Senior Communications Lead: Strategy, Media & Engagement

Wyre; Banks; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyre Council is seeking an experienced communications professional to take a lead role in telling Wyre's story, managing media relations and protecting the council’s reputation. The Senior Communications Officer will craft clear, creative and effective communications for diverse audiences across channels.

The role involves developing communications plans for major priorities, handling media enquiries, advising senior officers on sensitive issues, delivering campaigns, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage media relations and reputational risk.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling across diverse audiences.
• Experience advising senior leaders and elected members on communications strategy.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver high‑profile campaigns and emergency communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive communications plans for key council priorities.
• Handle breaking media enquiries and manage media relations.
• Advise senior officers and elected Members on sensitive issues.
• Coordinate communications during emergencies and assess reputational impact.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis comms

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & storytelling

Job description

Wyre Council is seeking an experienced communications professional to take a lead role in telling Wyre's story, managing media relations and protecting the council’s reputation. The Senior Communications Officer will craft clear, creative and effective communications for diverse audiences across channels.

The role involves developing communications plans for major priorities, handling media enquiries, advising senior officers on sensitive issues, delivering campaigns, and coordinating