Senior Communications Officer
Blackburn with Darwen
Salary: Grade G, SCP 24-28, £34,314.00 to £37,938.00 per annum
Full time
Terms and Conditions: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Location: Blackburn with Darwen
Closing date: 23 May 2025
Interview date: TBC
Job reference: REQ03986
Our comms team is looking for a new superstar, is that you?
We are best known for our can-do approach and our creative contribution to the Council is well respected.
Working here, you’ll know that the cliché is true – no two days really are ever the same.
If you’ve never worked in local government comms, you’ll be amazed at the breath, scope and reach of our work.
Our busy team is looking for a senior creative communicator to join us in our journey to deliver brilliant, engaging and effective comms with all of our residents, businesses and other stakeholders.
This role requires a talented communicator with a passion for changing lives for the better, skilled in creating and delivering impactful, insight led comms plans and campaigns.
You’ll have a strong communications background and will be comfortable and knowledgeable using social media, web, email, media, paid-for advertising. This involves using other channels and platforms – including emerging AI technologies.
You’ll be a natural storyteller. Managing priorities and multiple projects effectively will be key and you’ll need to be politically astute and comfortable advising at a senior level.
You’ll know how to liaise with local and national media, and you’ll be great at spotting opportunities to promote both the Council and the place.
Our Senior Communications Officer roles have a particular focus, shaped around their strengths.
We’re a tight team bursting with ideas and enthusiasm and you’ll be an important part of it, working closely with the Council’s top leadership team.
Flexible working and wider benefits are enjoyed.
We have so much more to tell you about the role, but have we got you interested? Don't delay, apply today!
If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact: charlotte.bradshaw@blackburn.gov.uk
