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Are you a creative communicator with a passion for public service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas can shape how a city connects with its people?
I am proud to be working in partnership with a public sector organisation that is recruiting for a Communications Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in transforming how the Communications team engages with residents, customers, and stakeholders across digital and traditional channels.
What You'll Do:
* Lead high-impact internal and external campaigns that inform, inspire, and empower.
* Craft compelling press releases and social media content.
* Advise senior leaders and manage media relations.
* Ensure communities stay connected to essential services.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Designing and delivering strategic communications campaigns
* Managing media relations and acting as a spokesperson
* Creating engaging content for web, social, print, and video
* Supporting internal communications and change programmes
* Collaborating with partners on joint campaigns
* Providing crisis communications support when needed
They are looking for communicators who are:
* Skilled in campaign planning and content creation
* Confident working with media, stakeholders, and senior leaders
* Digitally savvy with a flair for storytelling
* Organised, adaptable, and collaborative
Essential experience:
* Proven track record in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media
* Strong writing and editing skills across multiple platforms
* Understanding of communications evaluation and digital tools
Desirable:
* Local government or public sector experience
* Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms
Qualifications:
* Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR, or equivalent experience
What's in it for you?
Join a forward-thinking authority with a strong sense of purpose. Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
The benefits:
* Generous holiday allowance (starting at 26 days)
* Full-time Monday-Friday
* Flexible hybrid working
* A culture that champions equality, inclusion, and wellbeing
Please click 'apply now' with your up-to-date CV or contact me for an informal discussion about the role and organisation. If you're interested but this role isn't quite right, contact us for a confidential career discussion.
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