Communications Officer | Communications & Public Affairs | Preston | Full time

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council seeks a creative and enthusiastic Communications Officer for a fixed-term position. You'll support various communications and marketing campaigns, manage the council's reputation, and work on impactful projects for the community. This is an opportunity for those at the beginning of their communications career with a passion for storytelling and digital media. The role offers flexibility and a supportive team, allowing you to grow in a dynamic public sector environment.

Benefits

Access to training, mentoring, and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Recent qualification in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Good understanding of digital and social media platforms.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach with willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of engaging communications and marketing campaigns across a range of channels.
• Helping to manage the council’s reputation through proactive media relations and internal communications.
• Working with experienced colleagues to develop audience-focused messaging based on research and insights.
• Creating content that reflects the council’s brand and values.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective communication.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Digital media understanding

Social media understanding

Proactive attitude

Team-oriented approach

Multitasking

Education

Recent qualification in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field

Job description

Description

| Salary £27,269 - £31,067 Per annum | Fixed term to 30/04/2026 | Full time 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston, Hybrid Working

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Communications Officer

Are you at the beginning of your career in Communications and have a passion for storytelling, digital media, and making a difference in your community?

Lancashire County Council is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Communications Officer to join our busy and supportive communications team on a fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in public sector communications, working on real projects that impact the lives of people across Lancashire.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of engaging communications and marketing campaigns across a range of channels – from social media and digital content to print and events.
• Helping to manage the council’s reputation through proactive media relations and internal communications.
• Working with experienced colleagues to develop audience-focused messaging based on research and insights.
• Creating content that reflects the council’s brand and values, with clear calls to action and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent and effective communication.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• A recent qualification in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• A good understanding of digital and social media platforms.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and contribute.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Why join us?

• Gain hands-on experience in a large, dynamic public sector organisation.
• Work on meaningful projects that support communities across Lancashire.
• Access to training, mentoring, and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
  
  

This role may occasionally require out-of-hours work in response to emergency situations, for which time off in lieu will be provided.

If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.