Communications and Engagement Advisor (Fixed term contract - Maternity cover)
We have an opportunity for a talented and experienced communicator to join our highly motivated team that supports the organisation in communicating and engaging with our communities.
This role supports our social care, education and public health portfolios and we are looking for someone who is as confident and capable in advising senior managers on complex and high‑profile communications issues, as they are in devising and delivering impactful behaviour change campaigns, dealing with the media and producing high quality copy for a range of audiences and platforms.
We offer a stimulating environment and the opportunity to make a difference as part of a supportive team that sits at the heart of the organisation.
This is a fixed term contract providing maternity cover until 23 December 2026.
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
For informal enquiries about this role please contact Elinor Firth, Head of Partner and Public Relations at: Elinor.Firth@plymouth.gov.uk or Richard Longford, Communications and Engagement Manager, at: Richard.Longford@plymouth.gov.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
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