Strategic Communications & Campaign Lead

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

30 days holiday

Rewards scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a proactive Communications Executive to support the Clean Air programme. You will lead campaigns, craft compelling content, and manage multi-channel delivery to raise the council's profile and drive measurable outcomes.

You will use audience insight to tailor messages, work with partners, and advise senior stakeholders in a complex, political environment. This role offers development opportunities and a strong focus on impact.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Communications, Public Relations or Marketing, a CIPR/CIM qualification, or substantial relevant communications experience.
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating successful communications, marketing or engagement campaigns.
• Experience working within a large, complex organisation and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong skills in creating and delivering multi-channel communications across traditional and digital platforms.
• Experience providing communications advice to senior stakeholders and operating in politically sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of communications campaigns aligned to programme priorities.
• Develop engaging content and key messages across digital, media and internal channels.
• Use audience insight and data to target communications and measure campaign success.
• Build relationships with media, partners and stakeholders to maximise impact.
• Deliver digital-first communications across web, email and social platforms, on time and within budget.

Skills

Campaign management

Stakeholder engagement

Content creation

Multi-channel comms

Education

Degree in Communications/PR/Marketing

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a proactive Communications Executive to support the Clean Air programme. You will lead campaigns, craft compelling content, and manage multi-channel delivery to raise the council's profile and drive measurable outcomes.

You will use audience insight to tailor messages, work with partners, and advise senior stakeholders in a complex, political environment. This role offers development opportunities and a strong focus on impact.