Strategic Communications & Marketing Lead | Hybrid

Sefton Council; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent development opportunities

Key role in shaping the future of a p

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking a experienced Corporate Communications & Marketing Lead to drive media relations, digital communications and integrated marketing across the Council. You will work closely with senior leaders to shape strategy, manage reputation, and deliver campaigns that engage residents and communities.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to navigate a complex local government environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading communications teams and delivering strategic outcomes.
• Strong ability to provide expert advice to senior leaders across the Council.
• Track record of delivering high-impact communications or marketing campaigns in a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team responsible for media relations, digital communications, marketing campaigns, reputation management and audience engagement.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and services across the Council on communications challenges.
• Shape and deliver high-impact communications and marketing activity to tell Sefton’s stories and support major investments.

Skills

Leadership

Media relations

Digital communications

Marketing campaigns

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Sefton Council is seeking a experienced Corporate Communications & Marketing Lead to drive media relations, digital communications and integrated marketing across the Council. You will work closely with senior leaders to shape strategy, manage reputation, and deliver campaigns that engage residents and communities.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to navigate a complex local government environment.