Communications and Engagement Officer

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. Lead the SEND Reform communications and engagement strategy across the local area partnership .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeIpswich • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £42,123 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading communications and engagement strategies, with a focus on co-production and inclusive content creation for diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to manage projects, evaluate impact, and drive transformational change in children's services.

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Communications PlanningStakeholder EngagementContent CreationProject ManagementSEND Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Content CreationCampaign DevelopmentDigital CommunicationEvent PlanningSocial Media ManagementMonitoring and EvaluationCo-ProductionInclusive EngagementBudget ManagementTransformational Change

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsProactive ApproachCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

WebsitesSocial Media PlatformsPresentation SoftwareReporting ToolsPromotional Materials

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS CheckPolice Vetting

Industry Keywords

SEND ReformChildren's ServicesPublic Sector PartnershipEngagement StrategyCommunity Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the SEND Reform communications and engagement strategy across the local area partnership
Develop and deliver communications plans and campaigns promoting consistent messaging
Drive engagement and co-production with children and young people, families, education, health and social care partners, and voluntary and community organisations
Create accessible and inclusive content for websites, social media, presentations, reports, events and promotional materials
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships and encourage collaboration
Raise awareness and ensure partners understand their role in delivering SEND Reform
Monitor and evaluate communications and engagement activity
Use feedback and insight to measure impact, identify emerging issues and drive continuous improvement
Support transformational change improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND in Suffolk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication and content creation skills across digital platforms, social media, reports, presentations and campaigns
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
Experience planning and delivering communications and engagement campaigns, including events, websites and social media activity
Understanding of co-production and inclusive engagement
Strong organisational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders and budgets
Proactive, creative and adaptable approach
Knowledge of SEND, children’s services or public sector partnership working advantageous
Experience within complex transformation or change programmes advantageous
Relevant posts may require DBS checks or police vetting
Ability to produce a supporting statement answering the required application questions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
Performance-related annual pay progression
Annual cost-of-living pay increase
Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
Career development opportunities across the organisation
Diverse and active staff networks
Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day