Strategic Communications Lead - Media & Reputation

Wyre Borough Council; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyre Borough Council is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead the council’s storytelling, media relations and reputation management. You will develop communications plans for major priorities, handle media inquiries, advise senior officers on sensitive issues and coordinate campaigns across channels.

You will be a strong writer, build relationships, and guide the communications team in a fast-paced, politically led environment, ensuring clear, proactive and creative services.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing media relations and delivering communications across channels.
• Ability to advise senior officers and elected members on sensitive issues.
• Strong writing skills to turn complex information into engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Tell Wyre Borough Council's story and manage reputation.
• Develop communications plans for major council priorities.
• Handle breaking media inquiries and advise on sensitive issues.
• Deliver campaigns and coordinate communications during emergencies.
• Support and supervise colleagues within the communications team.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Content writing

Job description

Wyre Borough Council is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead the council’s storytelling, media relations and reputation management. You will develop communications plans for major priorities, handle media inquiries, advise senior officers on sensitive issues and coordinate campaigns across channels.

You will be a strong writer, build relationships, and guide the communications team in a fast-paced, politically led environment, ensuring clear, proactive and creative services.