Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Officer

London Borough of Merton · Morden, England

Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Officer at London Borough of Merton, based in Morden, England, paying £42,324 - £46,512 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£42,324 - £46,512 per annum
Location
Morden, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
12 Oct 2026
Sector
Local Government

Bang in line with the market for local government

Reference 27bd359317cd7ee0371781770ca707fbf3743f05

About the role

Grade/Salary: ME12 - £42,324 - £46,512 per annum

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Are you an exceptional internal communicator who can find the story in any subject and create communications that make an impact?

We're looking for a talented, hands-on Internal Communications and Engagement Officer to help shape how we connect with more than 2,000 colleagues across Merton Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver our internal communications strategy, launch new channels, strengthen leadership communications, and build an engaged, informed and connected workforce.

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has at least four years' experience in internal communications, ideally in a large, complex organisation
  • Is a self-starter with energy, initiative and a fresh perspective
  • Has exceptional writing and storytelling skills
  • Can develop and deliver impactful communication and engagement plans
  • Is creative, proactive and confident working with senior leaders
  • Can shoot and edit engaging video content to bring stories to life
  • Loves finding new ways to engage staff and create content that resonates

At Merton, we're focused on boosting morale, supporting colleagues through change, strengthening our culture, and ensuring every member of staff feels informed, valued and heard.

If you're at the top of your game and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about the role, please email [email removed].

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