AtBath &North-East Somerset Council wehave one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
We're looking for an experienced communications professional to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys tackling complex issues, building strong relationships and delivering successful communications. You'll play a key role in shaping how the council communicates, with specific focus on a range of high-profile transport projects.
About the Role
You'll lead strategic communications and engagement, help us communicate complex information to our residents in clear, accessible and compelling ways.
The role includes supporting public engagement and consultation, managing stakeholder relationships and advising on sometimes sensitive issues. You'll also line manage a communications officer and help shape the work of a wider communications team. A significant part of the portfolio relates to transport and infrastructure programmes.
About the Team
You'll join a supportive and ambitious team where communications is valued as a strategic function. This is an opportunity to work on issues that matter to local communities, influence important projects and help shape public understanding of the council's work.
About You
If you're an experienced communications professional looking for a varied, rewarding role where your skills can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Interview date: 16/09/2026
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
*Please note: Bath & North East Somerset Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means that should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role, they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
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