Communications Officer

North Northamptonshire Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to improving community services and communication. As part of the Communications and Marketing team, you'll play a vital role in sharing key messages and promoting the Council's diverse offerings. This dynamic position requires a natural communicator with experience in copywriting, media relations, and social media management. You'll work in a vibrant environment that values creativity and adaptability, contributing to a council committed to inclusivity and sustainability. If you're ready to make a difference and help shape the future of local governance, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Life Cover

Ill-Health Protection

Generous Leave Entitlement

Hybrid Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and media management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support media management and internal communications.
• Assist with promoting the Council's diverse work.

Skills

Copywriting

Media Relations

Social Media Management

Communication

Creativity

Job description

About The Role

As a member of our Communications and Marketing team, you will play an important role in communicating key messages about the wide range of services the Council delivers.

You will help ensure that residents, businesses, partners, and staff are kept informed of the latest Council news, decisions, and policies, and promote all Council services and support.

The role is varied, involving liaising with local and national media, creating internal communications, and managing digital channels including social media.

North Northamptonshire Council, established in April 2021, offers an opportunity to shape the future of one of the largest unitary authorities in the country. As a new council, we are growing and developing, with many exciting stories to tell. Can you help us tell them?

What will you be doing?

You will need to work quickly and accurately to support and promote the Council's diverse work. Under the guidance of Senior Communications and Marketing Managers, you will assist with media management and internal communications, and support back-office administration to ensure efficient communication services.

About You

You will have experience in communications, including copywriting, media relations, and social media management. You should be a natural communicator, adaptable across different disciplines and directorates. Creativity, pragmatism, flexibility, and the ability to interpret complex information are essential. You will be supported by a great team but also capable of working independently.

Our Benefits

We are transforming for the better, offering a vibrant working environment with:

• A competitive salary
• A pension scheme with significant contributions, life cover, and ill-health protection
• Opportunities for skills and career development
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days rising to 33 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where practicable

Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, travel at HMRC rates, and active Employee Network Groups.

About Us

Our values—Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive, Trustworthy—guide how we operate and serve our community. We are committed to inclusivity, evidenced by our recognition as a Disability Confident Employer and our support for the Armed Forces community, including working towards Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We aim to be a carbon-neutral Council by 2030.

Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council.