Communications Officer, 37hpw (INTERNAL ONLY - SECONDMENT)

South Tyneside Council; West Clandon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking an Communications Officer to support corporate internal communications across a busy organisation. This 37-hour week post is a fixed-term opportunity within Corporate Communications, available as an internal secondment.

You will help shape engagement with staff and support major projects through targeted campaigns. You'll need a passion for clear, accessible communications, strong organisation, and the ability to work with senior colleagues, elected members and

Qualifications

• Experience in internal communications campaigns and staff engagement.
• Ability to coordinate with senior leaders and elected members.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal communications campaigns across Corporate Communications.
• Engage with diverse staff groups, including non-digital staff, to improve messaging.
• Collaborate with senior teams and services to support major projects.

Skills

Internal communications

Stakeholder engagement

Campaign management

Job description

Communications Officer, 37hpw (INTERNAL ONLY - SECONDMENT)

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 08/09/2026

Advert End Date: 20/09/2026 12:00

Salary: £34,811 pa

Hours per week: 37

Job Category: Marketing / Media / Communications

Vacancy ID: 301651

Employment Location: Corporate Communications

Post Number: PH00426

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 20 Sep

Further Information

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT - SECONDMENT This post is restricted to current employees of the Council

Communications Officer, 37hpw (Corporate Communications) £34,811 pa

Fixed Term contract until August 2027

Secondment Opportunity - Please seek permission from your Line Manager before applying.

The way we work at South Tyneside Council is changing and we need an internal communications expert to help us communicate some big projects that we are working on. If you have ideas and experience on how to engage with a large diverse staff base - including those staff who are not digitally-connected, we would love to hear from you.

We need someone who has a passion for communications, is well organised and has the ability to work with diverse stakeholders including our senior team, our elected members and staff in our services to deliver communication campaigns that genuinely make a difference.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jane Burns, Corporate and Internal Communications Manager, [e-mail]

This is a politically restricted post as defined by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants

Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail.

Closing date: Noon, 20 September 2026

Interviews will take place on 25 September 2026

Supporting documents

• Communications Officer (PE&I - Public Health) JD - 4.09.26.docx (61.64 KB)
• Communications Officer (PE&I - Public Health) PS - 4.09.26.docx.doc (225.0 KB)
• Communications Officer (PE&I - Public Health) SI - 4.09.26.docx (81.93 KB)

We need someone who has a passion for communications, is well organised and has the ability to work with diverse stakeholders including our senior team, our elected members and staff in our services to deliver communication campaigns that genuinely make a difference.