Senior Communications Officer

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Huddersfield is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to support communications campaigns and activities. You will manage media and marketing efforts, develop content for various platforms, and enhance internal communications. Ideal candidates should have experience in communications and strong writing skills. The role offers flexibility, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Flexible working opportunities

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and delivery of effective communications, media and marketing activity.
• Developing and managing creative content for print and digital platforms, including social media and the council website.
• Identifying reputational risks and supporting media responses in a timely and professional way.
• Collaborating with services and councillors to provide clear, accessible messages.
• Monitoring the success of campaigns and activities, using insight and evaluation to improve outcomes.
• Managing small-scale budgets and briefing designers or suppliers to deliver quality outputs.
• Helping to keep internal communications fresh and engaging.

Skills

Experience delivering communications, PR, marketing or media activity

Excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail

Confidence working across digital and print channels

Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure

Good understanding of reputational risk and political sensitivity

Strong interpersonal skills

Comfortable using digital tools and social media platforms

Tools

WordPress

Job description

As a Senior Communications Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting senior communications colleagues and managers to deliver impactful campaigns and day-to-day communications activity. Your work will span a wide range of projects – from supporting local services to shaping borough-wide priorities – and no two days will be the same.

This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills while working on high-profile communications. You’ll be part of a friendly and collaborative team that champions creativity, innovation and integrity in everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the planning and delivery of effective communications, media and marketing activity.
• Developing and managing creative content for print and digital platforms, including social media and the council website.
• Identifying reputational risks and supporting media responses in a timely and professional way.
• Collaborating with services and councillors to provide clear, accessible messages for residents, partners and staff.
• Monitoring the success of campaigns and activities, using insight and evaluation to continuously improve outcomes.
• Managing small-scale budgets and briefing designers, suppliers or internal teams to deliver quality outputs.
• Helping to keep internal communications fresh and engaging using a range of staff channels.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and ready to contribute to a busy, high-performing communications team.

You’ll have:

• Experience delivering communications, PR, marketing or media activity.
• Excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail.
• Confidence working across digital and print channels.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• A good understanding of reputational risk and political sensitivity.
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to build positive relationships with colleagues, councillors and external partners.
• You’ll also need to be comfortable using digital tools, social media platforms and content management systems (WordPress experience is a bonus).

What We Offer

• A supportive team culture where learning and development are a priority.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working.
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Generous annual leave, pension contributions and employee wellbeing support.

Ready to make a difference?
If you’re looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us tell the story of Kirklees.