Senior Communications and Communications Officer
Croydon Council
Salary: Grade 12
Full Time (36 hours per week)
Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11:59pm
We’re looking for an experienced communications and engagement all-rounder to join our corporate communications team. As London’s largest borough we have a lot going on and lots of things our residents, businesses and partners need to know - this role is about doing just that.
From elections to regeneration, engagement to consultation, you’ll be skilled in creating content for a range of communications channels, from socials to print, and confident in media relations. You’ll have experience in tailoring your communications to reach diverse communities, and ready to suggest new ways to make an impact.
Reporting to the external communications and engagement manager, you’ll work closely with our colleagues across the organisation leading on planning, delivering and evaluating communications that support our corporate priorities. We’re looking for someone who is experienced in campaigns and marketing, and ready to work with our communities to encourage them to get them involved.
Internally, you’ll be working with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, from our officers on the frontline, to senior leaders and politicians. In addition, you’ll build and maintain strong links with a wide range of our partners, including community groups, contractors and other London boroughs.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply today
Please see Role Profile for further information
Closing Date: Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11:59pm
If you have any questions about the role – contact katie.edland@croydon.gov.uk
Equal opportunities statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
About Us
Croydon Council’s priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities
Key business plan outcomes:
Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
Croydon Council’s new ways of working
Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.
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