Overview
Job Description
Salary: £49,282 – £51,356
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 24 months
Interview date: week commencing Monday 8 September 2025
Communications, Marketing and Events – Shaping the Council’s Vision and Reputation
We’re looking for a dynamic Communications and Engagement Business Manager to lead the communications strategy for our waste transformation programme impacting every household across the county.
This is a two-year fixed term role within our Customer and Communications team, supporting a high-profile and complex project that will shape the future of waste services in Wiltshire.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders, elected members and external partners to deliver targeted, timely and effective strategic communications and engagement. From leading campaigns and stakeholder events to anticipating reputational risk and managing media relations, you’ll use your expertise to ensure our messages reach the right audiences.
This role requires a strong background in communications, political awareness, and experience managing high-impact projects. You’ll be confident advising senior leaders, managing multiple priorities, and making quick, informed decisions.
We’re looking for someone with a degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism or public relations, You’ll have at least five years’ experience in a communications role and a proven track record of delivering successful engagement strategies in a complex environment.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Ceri Tocock, Head of Customer and Communications, at Ceri.Tocock@wiltshire.gov.uk
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
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Application process
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