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JR United Kingdom

Derby

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Job summary

Join a public sector organization as a Communications Officer, where you will shape strategic campaigns and engage with residents. This role involves creative content creation, media relations management, and collaboration with various stakeholders, all within a supportive team environment that champions equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (starting at 26 days)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible hybrid working
Culture that champions equality and wellbeing

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media.
  • Strong writing and editing skills across multiple platforms.
  • Ability to manage media relations and provide crisis communication support.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver strategic communications campaigns.
  • Manage media relations and act as a spokesperson.
  • Create engaging content for various platforms including social media.

Skills

Campaign planning
Content creation
Media relations
Storytelling
Writing
Digital tools understanding
Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

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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 who are recruiting for a Communications Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity where you will play a key role in transforming how the Communications team engages with its residents, customers, and stakeholders across a growing range of digital and traditional channels.
What You'll Do:You'll lead the charge on high-impact internal and external campaigns that inform, inspire, and empower. From crafting compelling press releases and social media content to advising senior leaders and managing media relations, your work will help ensure our communities stay connected to the services they rely on.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and delivering strategic communications campaigns
  • Managing media relations and acting as a spokesperson
  • Creating engaging content for web, social, print, and video
  • Supporting internal communications and change programmes
  • Collaborating with partners on joint campaigns
  • Providing crisis comms support when 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 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 comms evaluation and digital tools
  • Local government or public sector experience
  • Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms


Qualifications:

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

What's in it for you?An opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking authority with a strong sense of purpose. You'll be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
The benefits:

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


Please click apply now with your up-to-date CV or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role and organisation in more detail, then please contact me with my details below.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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 who are recruiting for a Communications Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity where you will play a key role in transforming how the Communications team engages with its residents, customers, and stakeholders across a growing range of digital and traditional channels.
What You'll Do:You'll lead the charge on high-impact internal and external campaigns that inform, inspire, and empower. From crafting compelling press releases and social media content to advising senior leaders and managing media relations, your work will help ensure our communities stay connected to the services they rely on.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and delivering strategic communications campaigns
  • Managing media relations and acting as a spokesperson
  • Creating engaging content for web, social, print, and video
  • Supporting internal communications and change programmes
  • Collaborating with partners on joint campaigns
  • Providing crisis comms support when 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 a flair for storytelling
  • Organised, adaptable, and collaborative


Essential experience:

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

What's in it for you?An opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking authority with a strong sense of purpose. You'll be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
The benefits:

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


Please click apply now with your up-to-date CV or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role and organisation in more detail, then please contact me with my details below.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

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 a flair for storytelling
Organised, adaptable, and collaborative
Essential experience:
Proven track record in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media
Strong writing and editing skills across multiple platforms
Understanding of comms 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 experience

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