Communications Officer

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

Job summary

A public sector organisation is seeking a creative Communications Officer in Crawley to enhance engagement with residents through strategic communication efforts. This role demands a blend of campaign planning, content creation, and media relations expertise, offering generous benefits and a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (starting at 26 days)

Flexible hybrid working

Culture promoting equality, inclusion, and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven track record in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media.
• Strong writing and editing skills across platforms.
• Understanding of communications evaluation and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact internal and external campaigns.
• Craft press releases and manage media relations.
• Provide crisis communication support as needed.

Skills

Campaign planning

Content creation

Media relations

Digital storytelling

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in communications

Degree in journalism

Job description

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Communications Officer, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Hays

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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 role involves transforming how the Communications team engages with residents, customers, and stakeholders across digital and traditional channels.

What You'll Do: You will lead high-impact internal and external campaigns, craft press releases and social media content, advise senior leaders, and manage media relations to keep communities connected to essential services.

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

They are looking for communicators who are:

• Skilled in campaign planning and content creation
• Confident working with media, stakeholders, and senior leaders
• Digitally savvy with storytelling flair
• Organised, adaptable, and collaborative

Essential experience:

• Proven track record in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media
• Strong writing and editing skills across platforms
• Understanding of communications evaluation and digital tools

Desirable:

• Local government or public sector experience
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms

Qualifications:

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

What’s in it for you? An opportunity to join a forward-thinking authority that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Benefits include generous holiday allowance (starting at 26 days), full-time Monday-Friday, flexible hybrid working, and a culture promoting equality, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact us for an informal discussion about the role and organisation. If this role isn't quite right, contact us for a confidential career discussion.