Internal Communications and Staff Engagement Officer

Role Responsibility

We’re looking for a change communications expert to join our small and mighty Internal Communications and Staff Engagement Team for a six month period (with an opportunity for extension). This is your chance to lead the conversation on one of our most important strategic initiatives – the Families First Programme – and make a real difference to how we engage, inform, and inspire.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the communication and engagement planning and delivery for the Families First Programme, ensuring it’s inclusive, impactful, and aligned to our strategic goals.
• Work across functions and stakeholder groups, building trusted relationships and ensuring everyone is on the same page.
• Use data and insight to shape your approach, measure success, and continuously improve.
• Bring creativity and clarity to complex change, making sure our people feel informed, involved, and inspired.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in internal communications and engagement, particularly in change environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills – you’re confident influencing and collaborating at all levels and across disciplines.
• A sharp eye for detail, accuracy, and tone, with a commitment to inclusive and accessible communication.
• A collaborative mindset and a love for creative problem-solving.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking team that values new ideas and fresh perspectives. We’re passionate about the power of great communication – and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion.

No two days will be the same. But every day, you’ll be helping to shape a better experience for our people and the communities we serve.

Ready to lead the conversation?

Apply now and help us put families first – through the power of communication.

Contact Details

For more information on this role, please contact:

Kirsty Ireland Kirsty.ireland@kent.gov.uk 

03000 412904

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.