Communications Officer

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

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Communications Officer to enhance engagement with residents and stakeholders. You will be involved in strategic communications and media relations, playing a crucial role in how the organization connects with the community. An ideal candidate is a creative communicator with proven experience in public service or digital media, bringing their storytelling flair to the team. The role offers a supportive environment with flexible hybrid working and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Flexible hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media.
• Confident with media, stakeholders, and senior leaders.
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering strategic communications campaigns.
• Managing media relations and acting as a spokesperson.
• Creating content for web, social media, print, and video.

Skills

Campaign planning

Content creation

Media relations

Strong writing

Storytelling

Organised

Knowledge of digital tools

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR

Job description

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Communications Officer, south west london

Client: Hays

Location: south west london, 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 through digital and traditional channels.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering strategic communications campaigns
• Managing media relations and acting as a spokesperson
• Creating content for web, social media, print, and video
• Supporting internal communications and change programmes
• Collaborating with partners on joint campaigns
• Providing crisis communication support when needed

Candidate requirements:

• Skilled in campaign planning and content creation
• Confident with media, stakeholders, and senior leaders
• Digitally savvy with storytelling flair
• Organised, adaptable, collaborative
• Proven experience in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of communication evaluation and digital tools
• Experience in local government or public sector (desirable)
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms (desirable)

Qualifications:

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

Benefits include a supportive team environment, flexible hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, and a culture of inclusion and wellbeing.

Please apply with your current CV or contact us for an informal discussion. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for a confidential career consultation.