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Communications Officer, Preston, Lancashire
Client: Hays
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
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 recruiting for a Communications Officer to join their dynamic team. This role involves transforming how the Communications team engages with residents, customers, and stakeholders across digital and traditional channels.
Responsibilities 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
Ideal candidates will be:
* Skilled in campaign planning and content creation
* Confident working with media, stakeholders, and senior leaders
* Digitally savvy with storytelling flair
* Organised, adaptable, and collaborative
* Proven track record in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media
* Strong writing and editing skills across platforms
* Knowledge of digital tools and comms evaluation
* Experience in local government or public sector (desirable)
* Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms (desirable)
Qualifications:
* Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR, or equivalent
Benefits include:
* Generous holiday allowance (starting at 26 days)
* Full-time, Monday-Friday
* Flexible hybrid working
* Supportive, inclusive culture
To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for an informal discussion. If this role isn't a perfect fit, contact us for a confidential career consultation.
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