Communications Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Communications Officer to join a public‑sector client in Bristol on a six‑month interim contract. The role is full‑time and hybrid, requiring at least three days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of stakeholder‑engagement programmes, including senior leadership visits and meetings.
• Plan and deliver both online and face‑to‑face events for senior external audiences.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of external organisations and stakeholders.
• Produce high‑quality briefings, blogs, updates and other communications for senior leaders ahead of meetings and events.
• Monitor parliamentary and policy developments, summarising insights for internal colleagues.
• Prepare evidence, briefing materials and background information for senior leaders.
• Develop and improve systems for managing stakeholder intelligence and engagement activity.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives across the communications team.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a similar communications or stakeholder‑engagement role.
• Experience working within the public sector.
• Proven ability to produce briefings, reports and correspondence for senior audiences.
• Strong organisational and project‑coordination skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent influencing and collaboration skills across teams and functions.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight, unpredictable deadlines in a high‑pressure environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive rate of £23.50 per hour (PAYE).
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of three days per week in the Bristol office.
• Opportunity to work on high‑visibility stakeholder‑engagement projects within the public sector.