Communications Officer

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

Job summary

A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Communications Officer to enhance how they engage with residents and stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead campaigns, manage media relations, and create compelling content while becoming part of a supportive team focused on creativity and collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (starting at 26 days)

Flexible hybrid working

Culture that champions 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 impactful 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

Storytelling

Organised

Adaptable

Collaborative

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR

Job description

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Communications Officer, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Hays

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, 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 a Communications Officer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to transform how the Communications team engages with residents, customers, and stakeholders across digital and traditional channels.

What You'll Do: Lead impactful internal and external campaigns, craft press releases and social media content, advise senior leaders, and manage media relations to keep communities connected to essential services.

• Design and deliver strategic communications campaigns
• Manage media relations and act as a spokesperson
• Create engaging content for web, social, print, and video
• Support internal communications and change programmes
• Collaborate with partners on joint campaigns
• Provide crisis communication 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 communications 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 part of a forward-thinking authority with a strong purpose. Join 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
• A culture that champions equality, inclusion, and wellbeing

Please click 'apply now' with your updated CV or contact us for an informal discussion about the role and organisation. If you're interested, forward your CV or call us. If this role isn’t right for you, contact us for a confidential career discussion.