Communications Officer

This is your opportunity to join our busy, creative and ambitious communications team. We are looking for a talented Communications Officer to help tell our stories, engage our communities and support the council's priorities. In this role, you will support high-profile projects, campaigns and services across the council, helping colleagues and residents understand and engage with the council's work through accessible and meaningful communications. North West Leicestershire District Council is a busy council, working across our communities. The Communications Officer will lead on all comms activity for allocated council teams, planning and evaluating communications and engagement activities in line with our corporate values and priorities.

You will identify opportunities to promote the council's work, providing written content for a range of platforms, managing media enquiries, developing digital content, and supporting the production of high-quality graphic design. Working alongside experienced communications professionals, you'll help to create communication packages that are clear, consistent and aligned with the council's values and priorities. You will have excellent communication skills, strong news judgment and a talent for turning complex information into engaging content. Furthermore, you will have proven experience of working in a communications, marketing or PR role and / or a relevant qualification. You will enjoy working across multiple projects, thrive in a busy environment and understand how effective communications can support the council's work and maintain its reputation. Most importantly, you'll be enthusiastic about helping people understand the work we do and the difference it makes to local communities.

· 36.25 hrs per week with a starting annual salary of £29,542 per annum

· Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

· 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

· Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

· Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

· Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Caroline Ormond at [email protected] or 01530 454546, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role. You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers. Applications must be made using the on-line application process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 27^th September 2026