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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Public Health and Corporate Resources
Service Area
Strategy and Innovation
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 10
Salary
£38,220 - £40,777
As a Senior Communications Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting senior communications colleagues and managers to deliver impactful campaigns and day-to-day communications activity. Your work will span a wide range of projects – from supporting local services to shaping borough-wide priorities – and no two days will be the same.
This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills while working on high-profile communications. You’ll be part of a friendly and collaborative team that champions creativity, innovation and integrity in everything we do.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and ready to contribute to a busy, high-performing communications team.

You’ll have:

• Experience delivering communications, PR, marketing or media activity.
• Excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail.
• Confidence working across digital and print channels.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• A good understanding of reputational risk and political sensitivity.
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to build positive relationships with colleagues, councillors and external partners.
• You’ll also need to be comfortable using digital tools, social media platforms and content management systems (WordPress experience is a bonus).

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you’re looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

APPLY TODAY AND HELP US TELL THE STORY OF KIRKLEES.

Kelly Holdaway is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
25 August 2025, 11:55 PM

• Supporting the planning and delivery of effective communications, media and marketing activity.
• Developing and managing creative content for print and digital platforms, including social media and the council website.
• Identifying reputational risks and supporting media responses in a timely and professional way.
• Collaborating with services and councillors to provide clear, accessible messages for residents, partners and staff.
• Monitoring the success of campaigns and activities, using insight and evaluation to continuously improve outcomes.
• Managing small-scale budgets and briefing designers, suppliers or internal teams to deliver quality outputs.
• Helping to keep internal communications fresh and engaging using a range of staff channels.