Communications Officer

We're looking for a creative and dynamic Senior Communications Officer who can take the lead on high profile projects and campaigns, engaging and informing our customers using a range of channels.

Working in a vibrant city, for a small team within an ambitious local authority, this role offers a great opportunity to use your knowledge of the media, excellent copywriting skills and ability to build strong working relationships with key people to help manage our reputation, market our services and promote our vision and priorities.

You will be involved in a wide range of projects, deal with challenging media issues and manage competing demands, often working to tight deadlines.

Good attention to detail is a necessity, and you must be able to write, edit and proof copy and know what makes a good story. You would ideally also have experience in video production and have a keen eye for what makes a good design. Knowledge of social media trends is also sought, as is experience of liaising with local and regional media and the ability to provide quality communications advice to members and officers.

Among many other things, you will be responsible for planning and delivering communications strategies and evaluating the success of our activities.

• Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.


• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.


• Local government pension scheme (currently 23.4% employer contribution).


• Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail/supermarkets and homeware/tech).


• Health and Wellbeing support.


• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).