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Senior Communications Officer (SEND)

United Kingdom, Aylesbury 45430.00 - 47629.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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Buckinghamshire Council is looking for a talented, compassionate and strategic, Senior Communications Officer to lead communications for our SEND Improvement Programme. This is an exciting and meaningful opportunity to support system-wide change, ensuring children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities — and their families — feel heard, understood and supported. Your work will help build trust, transparency and shared purpose across the SEND system — supporting better outcomes for children and young people, and strengthening relationships with the families and professionals who support them. This is a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead on data-led, insight-driven communications strategies and plans for SEND improvement
  • Create accessible, tailored multi-media content for families, staff and partners
  • Lead on SEND events such as conferences and forums that promote shared understanding and best practice
  • Build trusted relationships with families, partners, senior managers and councillors
  • Take initiative to identify opportunities to improve communications and lead the development and implementation of effective solutions
  • Develop and maintain a clear forward plan of SEND communications activity
  • Support crisis and reputation management when required
  • Monitor impact, evaluate activity and implement improvements
  • Champion inclusive communication across the council and wider SEND system
  • Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practice and encouraging innovation

Requirements

  • Experienced communications professional
  • exceptional writing and content creation skills
  • strong political awareness
  • ability to turn complex issues into clear, human-centred messages
  • understanding of the sensitivity of SEND
  • motivation to make a genuine difference to children, young people and families
  • confident working in a high-profile, fast-paced environment
  • managing multiple requests, priorities and deadlines
  • balancing long-term planning with flexibility to respond quickly to emerging needs
  • own initiative, curiosity and drive

What we offer

  • Fair and inclusive culture
  • chance to really make a difference
  • health and well-being initiatives including Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
  • ongoing support and opportunity to develop and progress in career
  • opportunities for fundraising and social events
  • discounts on cafes, restaurants, shops
  • auto enrolment onto generous Pension Scheme
  • opportunity to gain membership to Costco
  • discounted gym memberships
  • travel discounts with Arriva
  • flexible and agile working arrangements
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