Communications Officer

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join a regional public sector service as a Communications Officer, supporting a multi-partner fostering recruitment hub. You’ll play a key role in delivering impactful marketing and communications campaigns that increase foster carer recruitment across multiple local authorities.

This is a collaborative, purpose-driven role where you’ll coordinate campaigns, engage stakeholders, and use data insights to improve performance and reach.

Key Responsibilities

Campaigns & Content

• Plan and deliver integrated marketing and communications campaigns

• Create and manage content across social media, websites, newsletters, and press

• Ensure all messaging aligns with brand, accessibility, and Plain English standards

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a central contact for communications across partner organisations

• Build relationships with internal teams, local authorities, and external suppliers

• Provide guidance on content, social media, and communication best practices

Content Management & Quality

• Manage shared inboxes and communication requests

• Edit and maintain high-quality, consistent content across channels

• Update websites and ensure compliance with internal standards

Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor campaign performance and engagement metrics

• Analyse data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

• Produce reports and insights for senior stakeholders

Coordination & Events

• Support admin processes, tracking, and workflow management

• Assist with event planning and promotional activities

• Occasionally attend events outside standard hours

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in communications or marketing (NVQ Level 4 or equivalent)

• Strong copywriting and content creation skills

• Experience managing social media and digital channels

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to analyse data and report insights clearly

• Strong organisation and multitasking abilities

• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office and digital tools)

• Understanding of accessibility and Plain English principles

Desirable

• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress)

• Background in public sector or multi-stakeholder environments

• Familiarity with analytics tools and reporting

• Professional qualifications (e.g. CIM, CIPR)

• Experience in recruitment or behaviour change campaigns

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 – £32,000 per year

• Full-time, 3-month fixed-term contract

• Hybrid working (Trowbridge-based)

• Flexitime and work-from-home options

📩 Apply now on this external site: https://tinyurl.com/ybww22ye by contacting David at Greys Specialist Recruitment to be part of a meaningful, impact-driven communications role.