Communications Officer

Nub News; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

34 days holiday

LGPS pension

Employee benefits programme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

North West Leicestershire District Council is seeking a Communications Officer to support high-profile campaigns and services. You will lead comms for allocated teams, craft content for diverse platforms, manage media inquiries, and help residents understand council work with clear, accessible communications.

We value enthusiastic, people-friendly communicators who can translate complex topics into engaging content, work across multiple projects, and support the council's priorities and

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Proven experience in communications, marketing or PR or a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications activity for allocated council teams and plan engagement activities.
• Develop written content for multiple platforms and manage media enquiries.
• Coordinate with colleagues to promote council work and protect reputation.

Skills

Communication skills

News judgement

Content creation

Job description

Communications Officer This is your opportunity to join our busy, creative and ambitious communications team. We are looking for a talented Communications Officer to help tell our stories, engage our communities and support the council's priorities. In this role, you will support high-profile projects, campaigns and services across the council, helping colleagues and residents understand and engage with the council's work through accessible and meaningful communications. North West Leicestershire District Council is a busy council, working across our communities. The Communications Officer will lead on all comms activity for allocated council teams, planning and evaluating communications and engagement activities in line with our corporate values and priorities.

You will identify opportunities to promote the council's work, providing written content for a range of platforms, managing media enquiries, developing digital content, and supporting the production of high-quality graphic design. Working alongside experienced communications professionals, you'll help to create communication packages that are clear, consistent and aligned with the council's values and priorities. You will have excellent communication skills, strong news judgement and a talent for turning complex information into engaging content. Furthermore, you will have proven experience of working in a communications, marketing or PR role and/or a relevant qualification. You will enjoy working across multiple projects, thrive in a busy environment and understand how effective communications can support the council's work and maintain its reputation.

Most importantly, you'll be enthusiastic about helping people understand the work we do and the difference it makes to local communities.

• 36.25 hrs per week with a starting annual salary of £29,542 per annum
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution
• Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

Closing Date: Sunday 27 th September 2026