London Borough of Merton

Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Officer

London Borough of Merton Grade/Salary: ME12 - £42,324 - £46,512 per annum Closing Date: 12/10/2026 Permanent
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Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Officer (3442) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Officer (3442) Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Officer Grade/Salary: ME12 - £42,324 - £46,512 per annum Location Civic Centre Full or part time Full time Contract type Permanent Occupation Communications Closing Date 12/10/2026 Ref No 3442 Documents Job Description (Word , 51.94kb) Advert Text Join Us 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 abby.burford@merton.gov.uk. Apply Share Candidate Menu Current Vacancies Register Login How useful was our website? Please give us your feedback so we can improve it. Feedback Main sections Births, marriages and deaths Business and consumers Benefits, council tax and housing Communities and neighbourhoods Council and local democracy Education and learning Healthy living Leisure, libraries and culture Planning and buildings Rubbish and recycling Social care Streets, parking and transport Services A-Z Jobs Contact us Legal Cookies Accessibility Site Map Privacy Notice Website Terms Staff Login © Merton Council 2018 . All rights reserved.
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #509
  • Employer: London Borough of Merton
  • Location: London Borough of Merton
  • Closing Date: 12/10/2026
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-10
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