Communications Officer

Newark and Sherwood District Council; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Flexi scheme

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly benefits

Volunteering leave

Lifestyle benefits platform

Health cash plan

Free car parking

Gym membership

Job summary

Newark and Sherwood District Council is recruiting a Communications Officer to join our Communications & Marketing team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The role supports delivery of our Communications and Marketing Strategy by crafting targeted campaigns, promoting statutory services, and helping residents understand and trust the work we do. We value collaboration, initiative, and community focus.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of clear, engaging communications.
• Craft targeted campaigns and content for residents.
• Amplify core statutory services and inform public understanding.

Job description

Communications Officer

Communications & Marketing

Maternity cover for up to 12 months

Full time 37 hours per week

Salary NS8 £32,046 - £33,673 per annum

We are now recruiting for a Communications Officer to join our team for a 12-month fixed term contract, supporting the delivery of clear, engaging, and impactful communications that connect our residents with the services they rely on.

In this exciting role, you’ll work closely with the Communications Manager to bring the District Council’s Communications and Marketing Strategy to life by crafting targeted campaigns, amplifying our core statutory services, and helping shape public understanding and trust. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real difference in how communities engage with local government, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to regular craft sessions, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• Flexi scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave per year.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• Free car parking to 31 March 2028
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Andrew Phillips, Communications Manager on 01636 655 920 or [e-mail] .

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.

Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026

Interview: Wednesday 30th September 2026