Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC622376
Salary Range: £40,643 – £45,077 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 October 2025
Interview Date: w/c 27 October 2025
Join us and help shape the future of digital communications in Hampshire!
Are you a highly skilled digital communicator with a passion for visual storytelling and a flair for leadership? Do you want to help shape how one of the country’s largest and highest-performing local authorities connects with its residents, staff, and stakeholders?
The Role:
We’re looking for a confident, creative, and technically accomplished individual to join our Communications Team as a Senior Digital Communications Officer. This is a pivotal role in our digital-first communications strategy - leading the creation of compelling content that brings Hampshire County Council’s work to life across social media, web, and internal channels.
From major infrastructure projects to community initiatives, your work will help people understand, connect with, and benefit from the services we provide.
What you’ll do:
-Lead the development of high-impact video and photography content to support strategic campaigns and day-to-day communications.
-Line manage and mentor a Digital Communications Officer and a Corporate Videographer/Photographer.
-Plan and deliver creative briefs from concept to completion, including filming, editing, sound design, and storyboarding.
-Advise colleagues on digital best practice, trends, and governance - including image consent and copyright compliance.
-Capture content at events and locations.
-Monitor performance and use analytics to refine and improve content strategies.
What we’re looking for:
-Relevant degree or professional qualification, plus significant experience in a fast-paced multimedia or communications environment.
-Advanced skills in photography, videography, and editing - including Adobe Creative Cloud and professional camera equipment.
-Strategic thinker with a creative eye and leadership skills.
-Someone who thrives under pressure, meets deadlines, and maintains high standards of quality and accuracy.
-Team player who can also work independently, solve problems proactively, and communicate clearly and confidently.
Why join us?
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Additional Information:
Senior Digital Communications Officer Candidate Pack
Please note this post is Politically Restricted.
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Kate Ball, Social Media and Design Lead on # County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
