Communications Engagement and Events Officer

North East Combined Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is seeking a Communications, Engagement and Events Officer to bring high-impact storytelling to the region’s work. You will craft content for social media, websites and campaigns, support major events, and identify media opportunities to engage local communities.

You will be a proactive communicator with experience across channels, able to balance priorities and use data to measure success, contributing to inclusive and accessible communications across the

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with talent for engaging audiences.
• Experience delivering communications across multiple channels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Experience using insight and data to evaluate communication impact.
• Proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to inclusion, accessibility and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of communications, engagement and event activity.
• Create content for social media, websites and campaigns.
• Support events and identify media opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Multi-channel communications

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Helping tell the story of the North East

One day you might be filming at a small music venue, the next day condensing policy into a 30 second reel, you might be getting the local media excited one of our new programmes or organising an event for small business owners. No two days are the same – however the common thread, is telling the stories of the North East and our people.

We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic Communications, Engagement and Events Officer to help bring the work of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority to life. You will work with a team of marketing and communications experts on some huge events, programmes and opportunities– always asking, what’s in it for the people of the North East.

The Role

You will deliver a broad range of communications, engagement and event activity, from creating content for social media, websites and campaigns, to supporting events and identifying media opportunities, giving you a strong bank of experience.

About You

You’ll be an excellent communicator with a talent for creating engaging communications and building positive relationships. You’ll have experience delivering communications across a range of channels, managing competing priorities and using insight and data to evaluate success. Just as importantly, you’ll be proactive, organised and collaborative, with a passion for helping people connect with the work we do. A commitment to inclusion, accessibility and continuous improvement will be central to your approach.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We support flexible working and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

If you have any specific questions before applying for the role, please contact [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026 at 23:59.

For further information about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority please visit our website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk