Communications Officer

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Liverpool seeks a creative and collaborative Communications Officer to transform how they engage with residents. This role involves managing high-impact campaigns, media relations, and crafting various content types while contributing to a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (starting at 26 days)

Flexible hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Culture championing equality, inclusion, and wellbeing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact internal and external campaigns.
• Manage media relations and act as a spokesperson.
• Create engaging content for web, social, print, and video.

Skills

Campaign planning

Content creation

Media relations

Digital savvy

Crisis communication

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR

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 that is recruiting for a Communications Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in transforming how the Communications team engages with residents, customers, and stakeholders across digital and traditional channels.

What You'll Do:

Lead high-impact internal and external campaigns that inform, inspire, and empower. From crafting press releases and social media content to advising senior leaders and managing media relations, your work will help communities stay connected to essential services.

Your responsibilities 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 communication support when needed

Ideal Candidate:

We 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 includes:

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

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience in local government or the public sector
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms

Qualifications:

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

What’s in it for you?

Join a forward-thinking authority with a strong sense of purpose. Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

The benefits include:

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

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV or contact us for an informal discussion about the role and organization. If this position isn’t quite right, but you're seeking new opportunities, contact us for a confidential career discussion.