Senior Communications Officer

East Cambridgeshire District Council; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive communications team

Job summary

East Cambridgeshire District Council in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead engaging communications and highlight the council’s achievements. You will develop campaigns, produce content for websites and media, manage social channels and work across teams to improve residents’ lives.

The role offers hybrid working, a 12-month fixed-term contract, and a salary of £34,811–£39,481 per year.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience in developing and delivering communications campaigns.
• Skilled at creating engaging content across digital and traditional channels.
• Collaborative team player with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear, engaging content for websites, newsletters and press releases.
• Develop and deliver communications and engagement plans for priorities.
• Create case studies and success stories for media and digital channels.
• Manage social media channels and respond to enquiries.
• Maintain accurate website content and support internal communications.
• Build relationships with colleagues, partners and media.
• Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities and risks.
• Evaluate campaign effectiveness and report on metrics.
• Participate in 24/7 communications on-call rota as needed.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Organised

Campaign delivery experience

Content creation across channels

Collaborative with initiative

Job description

Are you a creative communicator ready to celebrate local government achievements? East Cambridgeshire District Council has an exciting Senior Communications Officer opportunity!

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EE

Salary: 34,811 to 39,481 per annum

Job Type: Full time, 12 months fixed term contract

Hours: Hybrid working, with attendance at council offices three days per week

Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

About Us:

East Cambridgeshire District Council is a local government organisation serving residents across the region. We are committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services and have recently achieved silver accreditation from the Investors in the Environment scheme, ranking 43rd nationally on the council climate scorecard. We prioritise environmental sustainability and responsible operations while supporting our communities.

Senior Communications Officer - The Role:

You will work as part of a busy, collaborative communications team to deliver clear, consistent and engaging communications to residents, employees, councillors and stakeholders. Your primary focus will be promoting the council's achievements, demonstrating the positive impact of its services and showing how the council improves local people's lives. You will manage multiple projects, create compelling content and build positive relationships across council services and external partners.

Senior Communications Officer - Key Responsibilities:

• Produce clear, accurate and engaging content for websites, newsletters, social media, briefing notes and press releases


• Develop and deliver communications and engagement plans that promote the council's priorities, services and achievements


• Create case studies, success stories and community outcomes for use across media and digital channels


• Manage and monitor social media channels, creating engaging content and responding to enquiries


• Create and maintain website content that is accurate, accessible and user-focused


• Support internal communications activities to keep employees informed about council priorities and organisational change


• Build effective relationships with colleagues, partners and media to gather information and promote council achievements


• Monitor media coverage and social media activity, identifying opportunities and reputational risks


• Evaluate campaign effectiveness and report on performance metrics


• Participate in the 24/7 communications on-call rota and work outside normal hours when necessary

Senior Communications Officer - You:

• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills


• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines


• Experienced in developing and delivering communications campaigns and engagement activities


• Skilled in creating engaging content across digital and traditional channels


• Confident in managing corporate social media platforms and online communities


• Passionate about storytelling and showcasing positive outcomes for residents and communities


• Collaborative team player equally confident working independently and using your own initiative

Benefits:

• The opportunity to help communicate and celebrate the council's achievements and contribution to local communities as local government transitions to new unitary authorities


• Potential to contribute to a major local government transformation programme


• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements


• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Generous annual leave entitlement


• Learning and development opportunities


• A supportive and experienced communications team

Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 25 October 2026

The selection process will be: Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November 2026