Communications & Marketing Officer

Blaby District Council; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive local government body in Leicester Forest East is seeking a Communications and Marketing Officer to develop engaging content and impactful campaigns. The role requires creativity and experience in digital marketing to engage various audiences. Working part-time, with 20 hours per week, you will collaborate with colleagues to enhance communication strategies. Flexible hybrid working from both the office and home is offered, along with a supportive environment. The closing date for applications is January 5, 2026.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or communications is essential.
• Ability to create content for various platforms and audiences.
• Confidence in reporting on metrics using analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing plans and write creative briefs.
• Produce content for different communications channels.
• Liaise with external suppliers for campaigns.

Skills

Creative writing

Paid search engine marketing

Social media management

Google Analytics

Organizational skills

Job description

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING OFFICER

Salary: £33,143- £39,152 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 20 hours per week

Employment type: Permanent Contract

Are you a creative communicator who loves turning ideas into engaging content and is looking to work in an organisation that makes a difference?

Do you have a passion for delivering impactful campaigns and finding the best channels to reach different audiences? We are looking for someone with digital, marketing and campaigns experience to join our Communications, Consultation and Digital team.

We are seeking someone who is organised, creative, and self‑motivated who can take the initiative and turn ideas into action. Experience in marketing or communications is essential, but your passion and creativity are just as important.

The role

You will work with colleagues across the organisation to develop marketing plans, write creative briefs and deliver impactful messages. You will use your creative eye to organise and produce a variety of content for different communications channels and will need to liaise with external suppliers to deliver effective and engaging campaigns.

This is a part‑time, permanent position working 20 hours per week. You’ll have flexibility in hybrid working from our offices in Narborough and remotely from home.

About you

• Confident in writing wide‑ranging content for a host of platforms and audiences
• Experienced in creating and scheduling paid search engine marketing and paid social media
• Can report on and understand metrics from a variety of analytical tools such as Google Analytics
• Has a creative eye

Rewards and Benefits

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, have a healthy work‑life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.

Benefits of working with us include a local government pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including a flexi‑time scheme and out‑of‑town offices with free car parking and cycle bays.

To find out more: Employee benefits

To find out more about the job and what it is like to work for us, please contact Kelly Baker‑Adams, Communications, Consultation and Marketing Team Leader at 0116 272 7540 for an informal discussion.

Blaby District Council wants the workforce to reflect the makeup of the community we serve, and we therefore welcome applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Please ensure you give specific examples of how you meet the requirements in the person specification to give you the best possible opportunity of being shortlisted.

Closing date: 5 January 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 12 January 2026

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.