*JOB OF THE WEEK* media manager, westco communications

Media Manager

Westco Communications

Circa £45K depending on experience

Location: Richmond, London

Full time, hybrid

Closing date: end of play Monday May 4th

Are you a media professional with sharp news sense, excellent political awareness, and a passion for shaping stories that matter?

We are looking for a Media Manager to join one of our high-performing communications teams. You will be someone who is ready to protect and enhance our client’s reputation, drive high-quality media engagement, and help us communicate clearly with the communities we and they serve.

About the role

As our new Media Manager, you will play a central role in:

• Leading proactive and reactive media handling

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, stakeholders and partners

• Supporting delivery of high-profile campaigns and narrative-driven communications

• Advising senior officers and elected members on sensitive or complex issues

• Developing engaging content across traditional and digital channels

• Helping strengthen our digital presence and expand the reach of our messaging

You will be part of a supportive, fast-paced team working across local, regional and national issues with plenty of space to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in press/media roles, ideally in a political, public sector or high-profile environment

• Understands how to navigate sensitive or high-risk issues with confidence and good judgment

• Is politically savvy, who keeps up-to-date with the latest policy developments

• Can work calmly under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines

• Builds effective relationships and communicates with clarity and impact

• Brings creativity, resilience, and ambition to everything they do

• Is able to work in fast-paced environment juggling multiple deadlines

• Can build trust and confidence at the highest levels, working with senior elected representatives and officers

Interested?

If you want to help shape the stories that reach our residents, influence decision-making, and be part of a forward-thinking communications team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send:

• Your CV

• Accompanying letter (maximum one page A4) setting out why your skills and experience match our requirements to: simon@westcocommunications.com.

Deadline for applications is end of play Monday May 4th.

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*JOB OF THE WEEK* digital and design communications officer, south and vale councils

Digital and Design Communications Officer

South and Vale Councils

Location: Abbey House, Abingdon

Permanent

Salary Details: £37,870 - £44,747

Hours Per Week: 37

Closing date: 23 April 2026

About The Role

Why join us

We believe in putting our people first – we work hard every day to make sure everyone can achieve a healthy and enjoyable work-life-balance. That is why we have a very flexible hours system. 

We are seen as being customer focused, approachable and business-like. We are honest and open and are renowned for providing high quality cost-effective service.

About the role

This role is responsible for creating high‑quality digital and design communications that help residents understand and access council services. You’ll produce engaging visual content for both print and online channels, transform longer-form information into clear, accessible formats, and support campaigns that promote council priorities. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll develop creative concepts, capture photography and video at events, and ensure all outputs reflect the council’s brand and accessibility standards. The role also involves managing multiple design requests, organising digital assets, and maintaining an up‑to‑date understanding of best practice in digital communication and design.

Essential criteria for the role 

Key responsibilities for the role

• Design and produce engaging print materials—including leaflets, posters, and other collateral—to clearly communicate council services such as waste collection calendars.

• Create accessible, on‑brand digital assets for websites, social media, and email campaigns, and adapt longer-form content into concise, impactful copy and visuals for online channels.

• Capture and produce high‑quality photography and video, attending in‑person events across the districts and editing content for use on web, social media, and wider campaigns.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop creative concepts for campaigns and projects, ensuring all outputs align with council branding, visual identity, and accessibility standards.

• Manage and organise multiple design requests and digital assets, prioritising workflows, maintaining best practice, ensuring correct usage rights, and complying with legislation including data protection and equality standards.

A full list of the duties this role provides, as well as the benefits we offer, can be found within the job description.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and are unable to support visa applications. To be considered for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please refer to the UK Government’s guidance before applying.

Thank you for taking the time to read our advert, we look forward to receiving your application.

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*JOB OF THE WEEK: communications and marketing business partner - adult social care - walsall council*

Communications and Marketing Business Partner - Adult Social Care

Walsall Council

Salary: £42,839 – 46,142 per annum

Closing date for applications: 24 April 2026

Here at Walsall Council, we are doing things differently and we have an ambition to transform our approach to communications.

We're looking for an experienced communications professional to become our Communications and Marketing Business Partner for Adult Social Care. Essential for this role is an individual who is skilled in media relations, a creative thinker and someone who is experienced in developing and delivering compelling communication and marketing campaigns.

This newly created role means that the communications professional can join at an exciting time with the ability to help shape the approach.

We are looking for someone who is used to working with the media, a strong writer and experience of using a broad range of communications and marketing techniques to create, deliver and evaluate campaigns. Feeling confident in leading the communications agenda is key.

You will become an important part of our talented communications team, building relationships with colleagues in Adult Social Care and often working closely with senior officers and elected members.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support the wider Communications and Marketing team goals and help raise the team’s profile within the organisation

• Leading key council communications and marketing campaigns

• Developing proactive media relations to showcase Council services and projects

• Campaign planning and evaluation

• Content creation

• Organising and running press and promotional events 

• Media monitoring and handling media issues

Communications Business Partner Ref: RT06325 job with Walsall Council | 261407

To apply, click the link above.

We can offer a range of brilliant benefits including hybrid working and opportunities to develop within a team of marketing and communications specialists.

We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.

Closing date for applications: 24th April 2026

Recruitment process

Legislation imposes restrictions on political activity for certain local government employees. This position is designated as a politically restricted (sensitive) post as set out in Part 1 the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 (LGO(PR)R 1990) [SI 851] and S.30 of the Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.  The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English

*JOB OF THE WEEK* strategic communications manager – media and news, salford city council

Strategic Communications Manager – Media and News

Salford City Council

Job reference: 002870

Salary: £54,495 - £56,288

Location: Salford Civic Centre

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36

Closing date: 22 April 2026

Salford City Council’s Communications Team is growing. Are you ready to take your passion for storytelling and eye-catching communications to the next level?

Salford City Council is seeking a talented communications expert to help us tell our story internally, with partners, residents and media. You’ll work alongside and support the work of senior colleagues to develop and deliver key communications strategies for the organisation and manage the delivery of the agreed Communications Strategy. You’ll support the Head of Communications to provide high level communications advice to the political and officer leadership, elected members, and officers on communications and reputational management.

Salford is a dynamic city of sustained growth and strong leadership and an authority with a focus on investing in its people to deliver the best services to residents and communities. You’ll be supported by an energetic, creative team, backed by a ‘can-do’ attitude and opportunity to make your mark.

Salford’s story is a combination of continued economic growth, decisive leadership and partnership working that has transformed our city into a thriving cultural, economic, and residential location. As a result, more people than ever before are choosing Salford as a place to live, work, invest and visit, and Salford is being rebuilt. 

If you’re an experienced communications professional, we’d love to hear from you.

View role and apply here:
https://www.greater.jobs/communication-team