Snr Communication Officer

Senior Communications Officer Change Communications Lead To lead the planning, development and delivery of strategic communications that support Cheshire East Council s Improvement and Transformation Delivery Plan. The postholder will be responsible for designing and delivering clear, compelling and high-impact communications that help staff, members, partners and residents understand, engage with and participate in the council s improvement journey. The role will provide expert advice to senior leaders, drive forward proactive communications for major transformation programmes, and ensure that communication and engagement activity supports the council s four improvement priorities: Financial Sustainability; Good Governance and Decision Making; Leadership and Culture Change; and Improving Children s Services. The postholder will also contribute directly to strengthening organisational culture, embedding new ways of working, and helping the council move from crisis to stability through transparent, timely and effective communication. You will have extensive, recent experience in leading and delivering effective and impactful, multichannel communications and engagement activity to internal and external audiences, to support and drive delivery of major transformational projects and programmes, and culture change, in large organisations. Key responsibilities will include: Co-developing the overarching communications and engagement strategy for the Improvement and ..... full job details .....