*JOB OF THE WEEK* mayoral communications officer, cambridgeshire and peterborough combined authority

🌟 We're Hiring: Mayoral Communications Officer🌟

📍 Location: Huntingdon/Hybrid
💼 Directorate: Chief Executive’s Office
💰 Salary: NJC Grade 10, starting from £37,938
📅 Closing Date: 13th August 2025 at 9am

Please note: We may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.  We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

💼 Role Overview

Join the Mayoral & Communications team to deliver high-impact communications on behalf of the Mayor, CPCA, and Business Board. You’ll be instrumental in raising awareness of major investment, housing, transport, skills, and climate initiatives across the region.

This role sits within the Chief Executive’s Office Directorate and reports directly to the Media and Mayoral Support Manager. The post provides key support to both the Communications and Mayor’s Office departments

🔧 What you'll be doing:

• You will create and deliver timely impactful, proactive and reactive media content and briefings.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the press office communications grid.

• Organise and accompany the Mayor to appropriate external engagements, ensuring effective media management.

• Create and develop social media assets, including processing and editing event photography, subtitling videos and creating and editing images and graphics for publication.

👀 We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in public relations, media management or other related subject area.

• Proficiency in building and maintaining positive relationships with media outlets, reporters, and journalists.

• Excellent writing skills, demonstrating a journalistic approach to storytelling and ability to adapt copy for a range of audiences and channels.

✅ What we offer:

• Competitive salary starting from £37,938 and access to Local Government pension scheme.

• Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and remote days.

• Full support for equality, diversity, and wellbeing.

• Ongoing development with potential career progression.

📝 Job Description

You can view the full Job Description for this role here.

📌 Key Details

🔗 How to Apply

For more information, please see the Job Advert on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4272017075.

Please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk.
Your covering letter must demonstrate how you meet the Knowledge, Skills and Experience outlined in the job description.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

In this role, you will regularly work in our Huntingdon office and across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region at least 1–2 days per week.

📅 Key Dates

• Closing date: 13th August 2025 at 9am

• Please note: this is the closing date for this vacancy is as stated here; other job sites may display a different date.

• Interviews will be held w/c 1st or 8th September in our Huntingdon office.

📌 We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

We kindly ask that candidates who have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months and were unsuccessful do not reapply.

📩 Enquiries

For more information, contact: recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

🚫 Right to Work

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have an existing and valid right to work in the UK at the time of application.

🤝 Our Commitment

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud supporters of the Care Leavers Covenant and Armed Forces Covenant.

We encourage applicants to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire. Your participation in this process is entirely optional and will not impact your application in any way. The information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete this Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form. For more information, please visit this page.

*JOB OF THE WEEK* campaigns and engagement officer, cambridgeshire and peterborough combined authority

🌟 We're Hiring: Campaigns & Engagement Officer🌟

📍 Location: Huntingdon/Hybrid
💼 Directorate: Chief Executive’s Office
💰 Salary: NJC Grade 10 starting at £37,938
📅 Closing Date: 13th August 2025 at 9am.

Please note: We may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.  We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

💼 Role Overview

Creative, strategic, and action oriented—that’s what we’re looking for. As our Campaigns & Engagement Officer, you will develop and deliver multichannel campaigns to engage communities, champion regional priorities (transport, economic growth, climate), and support our strategic objectives.

This role sits within the Chief Executive’s Office Directorate and reports directly to the Corporate Communications Manager. The post provides key support to both the Communications and Engagement & Public Affairs.

🔧 What you'll be doing:

• Develop, and deliver a sustained and well-planned programme of high-impact campaigns aligned to the priorities of the Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough and the Combined Authority.

• Ensure all campaign activity is researched, evidence-based, monitored and evaluated to support continuous improvement.

·        Lead and develop innovative engagement initiatives that ensure the views of residents and businesses inform decision-making and policy development.

·        Support the planning and delivery of inclusive consultation, engagement and participation activities across the Combined Authority

👀 We’re looking for someone with:

• Demonstrable experience in a directly related area of work.

• In-depth knowledge of Campaign planning and delivery; including a good understanding of the full communications mix (media, web, email, organic and paid for social media).

• In-depth knowledge of public relations, marketing, or related fields.

• Strong understanding of audience diversity and the ability to tailor messages accordingly.

• Familiarity with various communication channels and their effectiveness.

✅ What we offer:

• Salary & Benefits: Starting at £37,938 access to Local Government pension scheme.

• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to balance office presence and remote work.

• Culture: Inclusive, supportive, and values-driven; committed to equality and wellbeing

• Impact: Shape and promote transformative regional initiatives that improve lives across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.

📝 Job Description

You can view the full Job Description for this role here.

📌 Key Details

🔗 How to Apply

For more information, please see the Job Advert on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4272009884

Please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk.
Your covering letter must demonstrate how you meet the Knowledge, Skills and Experience outlined in the job description.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

In this role, you will regularly work in our Huntingdon office and across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region at least 1–2 days per week.

📅 Key Dates

• Closing date: 13th August 2025 at 9am

·        Please note: this is the closing date for this vacancy is as stated here; other job sites may display a different date.

·        Interviews will be held w/c 1st or 8th September in our Huntingdon office.

📌 We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

We kindly ask that candidates who have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months and were unsuccessful do not reapply.
📩 Enquiries

For more information, contact: recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

🚫 Right to Work

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have an existing and valid right to work in the UK at the time of application.

🤝 Our Commitment

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud supporters of the Care Leavers Covenant and Armed Forces Covenant.

We encourage applicants to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire. Your participation in this process is entirely optional and will not impact your application in any way. The information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete this Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form. For more information, please visit this page.

*JOB OF THE WEEK* communications officer, rochdale council

Communications Officer

Rochdale Council

Salary: £36,363 - £39,862

Full Time

Permanent

Location: Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU, United Kingdom

Closing date: 29 August 2025

About the Role

Can you tell a story, write brilliant copy, create great social media content and work as part of a team?

If so, we want to hear from you.

The borough of Rochdale is changing fast and we need an experienced communicator to join our communications service.

We need a great all-rounder who can help share our news, update our local population about our services and use their creativity to create great content.

You will be an important part of a creative team that delivers high-quality multi-channel campaigns to wide audiences, so you will need to be highly skilled and enthusiastic about quality communications.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation that wants accomplished communicators to help shape our vision.

What you will be doing

Whether it’s working on digital engagement, events, writing content for our social media channels, developing marketing strategies or working with the media and journalists, this is a great opportunity for anyone with creative flair and lots of talent and enthusiasm.

About you

The right candidate must have a ‘can do’ attitude and also:

• Excellent written skills

• Relevant qualifications and experience

• Experience of developing multi-channel campaigns

• Experience of working with the media and journalists

• Experience of working with agencies and external partners

• Account management skills

• Knowledge of local government

• Crisis communications skills

The job holder will need to be flexible as with most local government communications roles some work outside normal office hours may be required.

To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. We suggest that when completing your supporting statement, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement.

Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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senior communications and behaviour change officer, lewisham council

Senior Communications and Behaviour Change Officer

Lewisham Council

Salary: £53,634-£55,710 per annum (PO5)

Full time

Job Identification1409

Locations: 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU, GB Wearside Road, London, SE13 7EZ, GB

Closing date: 10 August 2025, 23:59

Job description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you an expert in behaviour change campaigns? Are you a confident communicator with a creative streak? Are you inspired by big challenges and keen to make a difference? This could be the role you are looking for.

What’s the role? ……

We are looking for a behaviour change expert to lead the development and delivery of the communications and behaviour change strategy for our Waste and Recycling programme. You will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating integrated behaviour change campaign plans to support the programme, including reducing contamination, increasing recycling, and shifting public perception. We have ambitious targets for the programme and want someone with the experience and attitude to match!

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Flexible working and family friendly policies

• Season ticket and bicycle loans 

• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships

• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You will have an excellent working knowledge of campaigns, engagement and all things behaviour change. This role requires someone who can write a strategy, but also get down into the detail of content creation, it's all hands on deck in the Comms team at Lewisham! You will enjoy working with people as you will work closely with the Recycling Advisors and collection crew, as well as our local residents, community groups and schools. You will be creative, influential, a problem solver and genuinely want to make a difference!

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London SE6 4RU and Wearside, London SE13 7EZ but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work in both offices and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Weekend working out and of hours work may required for this job

• This post is a 2 year fixed term contract

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Carly Davis, Head of External Communications on 07393 399773.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£53,634 - £55,710 per annum (P05)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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tenant communications manager, midland heart

Tenant Communications Manager

Midland Heart

Location: Birmingham B15 1LZ

Salary: £49,232 per annum

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Term: Fixed-term Contract, Maternity Cover

Closing date: 13 August 2025

Are you a creative and ambitious Communications professional, seeking a new challenge? If so, we're seeking a Tenant Communications Manager (approx. 14 month fixed-term contract due to maternity leave) to support in driving the delivery of our Tenant communications strategy.

Join us and drive the delivery of our Tenant Communications strategy and associated action plan. With responsibility for leading a small team, you'll oversee day-to-day tenant communications and marketing activities, as well as overseeing the execution of an exciting pro-active social media and digital strategy which puts tenants and their needs right at the heart. As a brand custodian, you'll also safeguard our identity and tone of voice across all marketing and communications materials.

This is a visible role where you can expect to liaise with a variety of key business functions and internal stakeholders, whilst supporting the ongoing development and mentorship of your team of Communications Officers. As a leader within our Corporate Affairs senior leadership team, you'll truly have the opportunity to shape and contribute to wider strategies delivered by the wider Communications function.

Interested? Please read on to find out who we're looking for to join our well respected, high performing comms team!

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Experience of delivering and managing highly effective communications and marketing strategies / projects.

• Knowledge and understanding of digital channels, with experience of using a range of innovative channels to communicate with customers and enhance brand awareness.

• Managerial experience within a Communications and / or Marketing function within a large organization.

• Evidence of working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels, to drive strategically aligned change projects.

Our colleagues deliver services from the location that they are best delivered on any given day. This means that you should expect to work from a Midland Heart site as a minimum 3 days week (on average).

Who is Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants. A large, ambitious housing organisation providing people with an affordable place to call home. We value people from all walks of life and strive to create an inclusive environment where you can grow your career and make an impact. We expect a lot from our people, but in return, you'll find a supportive and rewarding workplace where great people thrive.

We are proud to say we have recently been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, within the Big Organisations category (The Times).

Closing Date: 13 August 2025
Suitable candidates will be invited to participate in an onsite assessment planned for week commencing 25th August 25.

Interested? Applying is easy - simply click the apply button. You will be directed to our candidate portal. There you can see the full Role Profile and upload a CV and Covering Letter which together show us that you have what it takes to make a success of the role.

Please be aware, we're unable to accept applications for the role without a Cover Letter.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

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principal policy officer (government relations), salford council

Principal Policy Officer (Government Relations)

Salford Council

Job reference: 001840

Salary: £48,710 - £51,802

Location: Salford Civic Centre

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36

Closing date: 22 August 2025

About us

Salford is an innovative and well-connected global city. One of many strengths and significant opportunities to grow and thrive. With one of the fastest growing populations in the North of England, the city is well placed to exploit future growth opportunities and continue to deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits for local people.

To do this, we need to ensure we successfully engage and influence government and other key stakeholders to make the case for Salford and positively influence the national policy landscape. An effective and compelling approach to public affairs is key to this mission; ensuring Salford can capitalise on its unique strengths and make the most of our already extensive national and regional reach and influence.

About the Role

The Principal Policy Officer (Government Relations) is a new role that will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to increase Salford’s national and regional influence, build and manage stakeholder relationships including with central government, and improve the council’s ability to attract external funding. This role requires strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex political and policy environments.

About you
We are looking for someone with proven experience working in government relations or a public policy environment, with a successful track record of engaging a wide range of stakeholders including MPs, civil servants and elected members.

You will have a strong passion for politics and a sound knowledge of the national political landscape, government priorities, and parliamentary processes.

The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information. An appropriate degree or professional qualification is desirable but not essential. The role will also involve travel to London as required.

If you have queries about the role, contact Jonathon Stancombe (Manager of Policy & Partnerships) at Jonathon.Stancombe@salford.gov.uk .

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

Want to know more about Salford?
As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages!

Continuous Service commitment
New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page..

Guaranteed Assessment Schemes
We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme page..

Privacy Statement and Data Protection
Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr

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communications and campaigns officer, merton council

Communications and Campaigns Officer

Merton Council

Grade/Salary ME12: £42,324 - £46,512 per annum

Location: Merton

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 25 July 2025, 23.59

Ref No 2864

Do you love to create content to bring stories to life? Are you passionate about sharing information that improves peoples' lives? Are you comfortable handling complex and urgent media enquiries and briefing senior leaders?

We are looking for a proactive and creative team member to join Merton Council's high-performing external communications function. With a new structure and communications strategy, it's an exciting time to join us! The team is taking forward the council's ambitions and strategic objectives to help Build a Better Merton for everyone.

• Support the council's mission to serve our community with trusted information.

• Create brilliant communications content that raises awareness about the council's priorities and activities across our channels, including videos, images and basic graphic design.

• Create impactful and influential behaviour change campaigns.

• Put together clear and targeted communications plans with measurable objectives and outcomes.

• Work closely with council service teams to deliver effective and creative communications within designated portfolio areas.

• Proactively seek opportunities to work with the media, local stakeholders, community organisation to promote the council's services, policies and objectives.

• Handle urgent media enquiries in a timely way, providing accurate and thorough responses.

• Engage audiences using a full mix of digital communications.

• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, councillors, and stakeholders providing trusted communications advice.

• Support the delivery of consultations within designated portfolio areas.

• Guard the council's reputation and advise in response to brand management, and crisis communications. 

• Be an expert adviser on external communications approaches and best practice across the organisation. 

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communications officer, north herts council

Communications Officer

North Herts Council

Salary: £29,308 - £33,544 per annum, dependent on experience (pay award pending)

Hours: 37 per week, open to flexible working patterns and hours

Hybrid working: Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 5 August, 12 noon

The role

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people in North Herts?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Communications team at North Herts Council.

As part of our small communications team, you will be responsible for:

• Drafting press releases and liaising with our local media

• Helping to compile publications such as our residents’ magazine

• Handling media enquiries

• Producing regular internal communications

• Planning media campaigns

The experience you will bring

To do this successfully you will need significant PR or communications experience and be:

• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing

• Able to write for a variety of audiences across a range of channels

• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and our contractors to gather positive news stories and promote the work we do

• Excellent media relations skills

• A team player

About Us

North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.

Why work with us?

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.

Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.

At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. 

If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Sarah Jenkinson, Senior Communications Officer on 01462 474210.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing Date: Noon 5th August

Interviews: 20th and 22nd August

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director of communications and corporate affairs, west of england mayoral combined authority

Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority

Salary: Commensurate with experience in range £102,000 to £138,000

Location: Bristol

Closing date: Sunday 10 August

Shape the voice of a region. Influence national policy. Build public trust.

This is a rare and high-impact opportunity to lead strategic communications for a public body driving the future of one of England’s most diverse and dynamic regions. As the Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, you will define and amplify the region’s voice - translating the Mayor’s vision into bold, inclusive and nationally resonant communications.

Reporting into the Chief Executive, you will shape and deliver an integrated communications strategy across media, public affairs and digital channels. A key priority is to lead the development of the communications team to optimise impact, ensure that the communications function supports and reinforces the policy and delivery priorities of the organisation in line with the Mayor’s ambition.

What You’ll Do

• Craft the Narrative: Shape a compelling story for the West of England that reflects the Mayor’s voice and resonates with diverse communities.

• Lead Strategically: Align communications with corporate priorities using cutting-edge digital and traditional channels and drive impact across marketing, media and public affairs.

• Advise with Influence: Act as a trusted advisor to the Mayor, Chief Executive and senior leaders on reputation, media strategy and high-stakes issues.

• Build Trust: Foster collaboration across political and organisational boundaries, influencing nationally while strengthening regional identity.

• Drive Impact: Raise the profile of the organisation and the region with key stakeholders including central government and regional partners, instilling message discipline to ensure that influencers and decision makers better understand the opportunities and needs of the West of England and regard the Combined Authority as a trusted partner.

Who You Are

You will be a visionary and collaborative communicator with a strategic mindset and proven political acumen. Your experience of leading a high-performing communications function in a complex public-facing or political organisation will be critical to our success.

As this role comes with genuine breadth and depth, we need a leader capable of both successful delivery of reputation-shaping campaigns and of effectively handling media crises and managing reputational risk.

For more information or how to apply please contact our retained consultants Andrew Timlin - 07887 777735 or Simon Winspear - 07525 466 357. To arrange a time to speak to the Chief Executive of WECA about the role, please email  Stephen.peacock@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter.

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media officer, wigan council

Media Officer

Wigan Council

Salary: Grade 8, £35,235 - £39,513 per annum.

Locations: Wigan Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN

37 hours per week

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Job reference: 001793

Closing date: 3 August 2025

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

As part of the media team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activity of the media relations function, ensuring press enquiries are answered appropriately and senior officers/elected members are kept up to date with ongoing issues.

You will help to develop the team’s role as storytellers and reputation guardians, under the guidance of the senior media officer.

Working directly with service areas you will proactively seek out opportunities to promote the work of the council and support the development of the council’s brand and identity.

You will help to support the development of the council’s social media channels and will be expected to produce content in a range of formats.

About you:

The ideal candidate needs a successful track record in establishing positive working relationships and relevant experience of working in a press office / local government or equivalent environment.

They must be confident dealing with reactive enquiries and advising senior colleagues. They should have an excellent understanding of how the media works and be politically astute.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

The role is in the council’s award-winning Public Relations team which is responsible for communicating with more than 300,000 residents through both traditional and digital channels, ensuring content is relevant, timely and targeted.  

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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For further information, please contact James Illingworth, Media Manager - James.illingworth@wigan.gov.uk

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 4th August 2025

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