Communications Officer

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a Communications Officer in Sheffield awaits you. In this role, you will manage strategic communications campaigns, engage with stakeholders, and create compelling content across multiple platforms. Join a dynamic team in the public sector, where creativity and collaboration are at the forefront. Support your local community while enjoying generous benefits, including a flexible working environment and a strong culture of equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (starting at 26 days)

Flexible hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Culture of equality, inclusion, and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in communications, PR, or journalism.
• Experience in the public sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver strategic communications campaigns.
• Manage media relations and act as a spokesperson.
• Create engaging content for various platforms.

Skills

Campaign planning

Content creation

Media relations

Storytelling

Writing and editing

Communication evaluation

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or PR

Job description

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Communications Officer, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Hays

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 across digital and traditional channels.

What You'll Do:

• 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

Candidate Profile:

• Skilled in campaign planning and content creation
• Confident working with media, stakeholders, and senior leaders
• Digitally savvy with storytelling skills
• Organised, adaptable, and collaborative
• Proven track record in communications, PR, journalism, or digital media
• Strong writing and editing skills across multiple platforms
• Understanding of communication evaluation and digital tools
• Experience in local government or public sector is desirable
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging digital platforms is desirable

Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

Join a forward-thinking authority with a strong purpose. Enjoy a supportive team environment that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

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

Please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact us for an informal discussion. If this role isn't a perfect fit, contact us for a confidential career discussion.