Communications Officer

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall LE3 8RA Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part time) (Pay award pending) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent: Closing Date: 6th May 2026: Interview Date(s): TBC: We’re looking for a creative and driven Communications Officer to join our corporate communications team and help deliver impactful campaigns that support the council’s priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to plan, deliver and evaluate communications that protect and enhance our reputation, influence behaviour and support income generation across a wide range of services. About the Role: Working as part of a busy, multi‑disciplinary communications unit, you’ll create high‑quality content for a variety of channels – from media and digital to internal communications and face‑to‑face engagement. You’ll use social and commercial marketing techniques to reach audiences effectively, while working within our brand guidelines and legal controls on local government publicity. You’ll be confident working in partnership with colleagues across the organisation, as well as with external partners including health, police,...