Communications Officer

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Learning & Development

Job summary

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is seeking a Communications Officer to join the communications and public affairs team. You will plan and deliver comms activity, own projects, and produce engaging content for websites, social media, newsletters and press releases, ensuring accessibility and brand alignment.

You will work with colleagues to develop briefs, advise on communications approaches, and manage timelines, using analytics to improve results.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex information.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver communications activity, taking ownership of defined projects and campaigns.
• Create engaging content for websites, social media, newsletters and press releases while ensuring accessibility and brand alignment.
• Work with colleagues to develop briefs, advise on communications approaches and challenge ideas where needed.
• Manage and update digital channels, ensuring tone of voice and guidelines are followed.
• Use audience insight and analytics to shape content and improve results.

Skills

Writing

Content creation

Digital tools

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CMS

Email marketing tools

Job description

Location Hybrid with regular travel to Huntingdon

Can you turn complex information into clear, engaging stories? Do you enjoy creating content and campaigns that help people understand the opportunities and services available to them?

We’re looking for a Communications Officer to join our communications and public affairs team at the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority.

You’ll help communicate work that matters to our region, from improving transport and growing the economy to raising Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s profile as a place for investment.

Reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager, you’ll take ownership of communications projects, content and campaign activity, working with colleagues across the organisation to understand their priorities and find effective ways to reach their audiences.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who combines strong writing skills with digital confidence, sound judgement and the ability to see work through from brief to delivery.

What you will be doing

Planning and delivering comms activity, taking ownership of defined projects, workstreams and smaller campaigns.

Creating engaging, accurate and accessible content for websites, social media, newsletters, press releases and marketing campaigns.

Working with colleagues to develop clear briefs, advise on communications approaches and constructively challenge ideas where needed.

Managing and updating digital channels, ensuring content follows accessibility requirements, brand guidelines and our tone of voice.

Using audience insight and performance data to shape content, evaluate activity and improve results.

Coordinating timelines, actions and deadlines to keep communications activity on track.

Exploring new digital tools and approaches and sharing knowledge and good practice within the team.

About you

You’ll have experience in communications, engagement or public affairs, with a track record of creating content across different channels and taking responsibility for delivering communications activity.

You’ll be an excellent writer and editor, able to make complex information understandable and adapt your approach for different audiences. Accuracy, accessibility and attention to detail will be central to your work.

You’ll also bring:

Practical experience of managing website and social media content, using content management systems and email marketing tools.

Experience of planning and delivering campaigns, using analytics and audience insight to evaluate and refine your approach.

The ability to create visual content using design software or templates, with an understanding of graphic design principles.

Confidence in building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, gathering requirements and advising on effective communications.

Strong organisational skills, initiative and sound judgement, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience in the public sector, supporting media relations, or knowledge of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough would be welcome, but is not essential.

Your work will help people understand how the Combined Authority’s priorities translate into improvements across our region.

You’ll join a collaborative communications and public affairs team, with opportunities to contribute ideas, develop your skills and take ownership of varied projects.

Key information

This role is politically restricted. You will need to travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as required and work flexibly, including occasional evening and weekend working and out-of-hours cover.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation where everyone can bring their whole self to work and have the opportunity to thrive.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

Right to work

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK for the duration of the appointment.

The Company

Local government—but not as you know it!
We’re the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), a bold and forward-thinking organisation created in 2017 through a landmark devolution deal with Government. That deal handed us the power and the funding to make decisions locally, for the people who live and work here.

We’re a partnership of seven councils working together with businesses, educators, health services, emergency responders and community groups to drive growth and improve lives across our region. Led by a directly elected Mayor and a Board of local leaders, we’re united by a clear mission - to get Cambridgeshire and Peterborough moving.

At the Combined Authority, we do things the CIVIL way—Collaboration, Integrity, Vision, Innovation, Leadership. We’re passionate about our people and proud of our culture. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of something meaningful, you’ve come to the right place.

Explore our vacancies and start your journey with us today.

The Benefits

Flexible Working

The Values

• The CIVILS

Our annual CIVIL awards ceremony recognises and rewards employee successes

• Work-Life Balance

Flexible Working helps my work-life balance

• Learning & Development

The CPCA supports my professional development

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority