Communications Officer

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Coventry is looking for a Public Sector Communications Officer to engage with residents and stakeholders. The role involves designing strategic campaigns, managing media relations, and creating content across platforms. Ideal candidates should be skilled communicators with relevant qualifications and a flair for storytelling.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (26 days)

Flexible hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Culture that champions equality, inclusion, and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven track record in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media.
• Experience in local government or the public sector is desirable.
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver strategic communications campaigns.
• Manage media relations and act as a spokesperson.
• Create engaging content for web, social media, print, and video.
• Provide crisis communications support when needed.

Skills

Campaign planning

Content creation

Media relations

Storytelling

Writing and editing

Communications evaluation

Digital tools

Adaptability

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR

Job description

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Public Sector Communications Officer

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for public service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas can shape how a city connects with its people?

I am proud to be working in partnership with a public sector organisation recruiting for a Communications Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in transforming how the Communications team engages with residents, customers, and stakeholders across digital and traditional channels.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver strategic communications campaigns
• Manage media relations and act as a spokesperson
• Create engaging content for web, social media, print, and video
• Support internal communications and change programmes
• Collaborate with partners on joint campaigns
• Provide crisis communications support when needed

Ideal Candidate

• Skilled in campaign planning and content creation
• Confident working with media, stakeholders, and senior leaders
• Digitally savvy with a flair for storytelling
• Organised, adaptable, and collaborative
• Proven track record in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media
• Strong writing and editing skills across multiple platforms
• Understanding of communications evaluation and digital tools
• Experience in local government or the public sector is desirable
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms is desirable

Qualifications

• Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR, or equivalent experience

What’s in it for you?

Join a forward-thinking authority with a strong sense of purpose. Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance (starting at 26 days)
• Full-time Monday-Friday
• Flexible hybrid working
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A culture that champions equality, inclusion, and wellbeing

Please click 'apply now' with your up-to-date CV or contact us for an informal discussion about the role. If this role isn't a perfect fit, but you're seeking new opportunities, please reach out for a confidential career discussion.