Senior communications officer Work, Jobs in East London (with Salaries)

Senior Communications Officer
Greater London Authority —London
- £48,427 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
Senior Due Diligence Officer
xpate —London
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Senior Communications Officer, Storytelling.
CDP Global —London
- £32,000 - £40,197 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- SharePoint
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Parking Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Greenwich
- £24.28 an hour
- Full-time
- Team management
- Front desk
- Leadership
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6h
Senior Brand and Strategic Communications Officer
Mind —London
- £41,242 a year
- Hybrid work
10d
Senior Communications Officer (RP0104)
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council —Welwyn Garden City
- £41,992 - £45,089 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
4h
Senior Admissions Officer
Regent College London —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
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Senior Executive Officer
Amnesty International —London
- Research
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Vice President, Regional Operations
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES ABROAD LLC —London
- £145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- English
- Master's degree
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Senior Complaints Officer
Arbuthnot Latham —London
- Communication skills
- Banking
Senior Enrolment Officer
Regent College London —London
- £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Databases
- Continuous improvement
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Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer
Royal Borough of Greenwich —London
- £45,750 - £49,056 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Communication skills
4d
Senior Campus Hub Officer (London Moorgate)
The University of Law —London
- £29,750 a year
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- University
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Digital Communications Officer
Hackney Borough Council —Hackney
- £44,937 - £45,852 a year
- Full-time
9d
Senior Compliance Officer
Teya —London
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Financial services
Strategic Relationships and Democracy Manager
RGH‑Global Limited —Basildon
- Up to £35 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Senior Compliance Officer
Royal Bank of Canada —London
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Programme Manager - Culture & Change
Withersworldwide —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Analytics
- Profit sharing
- Employee discount
Team Leader - Strategic Sites
East Herts Council —Hertford
- £54,189 - £60,547 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Senior Internet Intelligence & Investigations Officer
Competition & Markets Authority —London
- £49,400 - £53,200 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Scripting
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Senior Communications Officer

Greater London Authority -
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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£48,427 a year

Benefits

Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Presentation skills
Media and communications experience
Media relations
Video editing

Full job description

Key information

Salary: £48,427 per annum

Grade: 7

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

Reference: 3935

Application closing date: Mon, 24/08/2026 - 23:59

London Assembly and Secretariat

The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London.

There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities. The

Communications Team support service to promote the work of the Assembly through press office, social media, publicity and events.

About the team

We are a team of 12 officers who support the seven Conservative London Assembly Members in scrutinising the work of the Greater London Authority and Mayor of London.

About the role

This is a chance to take on a unique role as a Senior Communications Officer for the City Hall Conservative Members of the London Assembly, specialising in managing communications support.

You will be responsible for generating digital and traditional media coverage for the assigned Assembly Member(s) in relation to the range of their GLA roles and functions and to respond to media enquiries effectively, accurately and quickly, ensuring that responses properly reflect the particular Member’s views.

Organised, collaborative and diplomatic, you will bring to the role a talent for communicating and influencing, both in person and in writing.

Experience of working in a similar role or sector is essential.

What your day will look like

Generating media coverage for the assigned Assembly Member(s) in relation to the range of their GLA roles and functions and to respond to media enquiries effectively, accurately and quickly, ensuring that responses properly reflect the particular Member’s views.

Developing and implementing media-based tasks, including but not limited to, producing digital, video and newsletter content. For example, clipping Assembly Member contributions in the London Assembly chamber.

Effectively monitoring relevant media activity, and providing effective and timely advice to relevant Assembly Members, including early warning of potential issues, in relation to media management.

Developing and implementing comprehensive, proactive and effective communications strategies for assigned Assembly Members, working in close coordination with other staff in the Group at all times.

Supporting Assembly Members with event coordination, speech and article drafting, website updating, etc.

Skills, knowledge and experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

Evidence of working successfully, in a similar role in a high-profile organisation.

Understanding and experience of media handling techniques, including strategies, designing and delivering effective communications plans for elected politicians.

Ability to utilise the latest information and communication technologies in relation to media issues, including designing or commissioning leaflets, newsletters and other documents.

Experience of working with video editing software is essential.

Behavioural Competencies

Communicating and Influencing

… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible, articulate and engage with us.

Level 2 indicator

Building and Managing relationships

… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.

Level 2 indicator

Organisational Awareness

… is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.

Level 2 indicator

Responding to Pressure and Change

… is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift.

Level 2 indicator

Planning and Organising

… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.

Level 2 indicator

Research and Analysis

… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.

Level 2 indicator

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework

This role is based at City Hall, Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

Up to date CV

Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.

Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.

Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)

As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Lewis Preston would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at [email protected]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the [email protected] who support the GLA with recruitment.

Is this role eligible for sponsorship?

This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates. It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates, in limited circumstances. Please contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss this further.

Assessment process

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.

The interview/assessment date is: W/C 11 May 2026.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

Benefits

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Additional Information

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

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If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact [email protected].

The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

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London Assembly and Secretariat

About the team

About the role

What your day will look like

Skills, knowledge and experience

Behavioural Competencies

How to apply

If you have questions about the role

Is this role eligible for sponsorship?

Assessment process

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Benefits

Additional Information

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