Communications Work, Jobs in Kettering, Eng (with Salaries)

Strategic Communications Response Lead
Bright Horizons —Northampton
- Full-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
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9d
social media model
Blvck canvas media —Leicester
- Up to £30 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Presentation skills
- AI
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Senior Copywriter & Editorial Lead
BauWatch Group —Northampton
- £78,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
2d
Marketing Communications Officer
Meridian Trust —Huntingdon
- From £32,061 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Admissions and Marketing Officer (MarComms Lead)
GDST —Northampton
- £30,723 - £40,602 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Marketing
8d
Marketing and Communications Manager
Rapidrop Global —Peterborough
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
8d
Marketing Assistant
ROMIC Group Limited —Corby
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
9d
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Lionheart Educational Trust —Leicester
- £19,328 - £20,966 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Analysis skills
- Store discount
- Annual leave
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8d
Communications Intern (12-months FTC)
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £26,083 - £26,495 a year
- Internship
9d
Marketing Communications Assistant
Quartzelec —Rugby
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Social media management
- Microsoft Office
jUNIOR copywriter
The Property Collection —Stamford
- From £20,000 a year
- No experience needed
- English
- Microsoft Office
Brand Manager
Weetabix —Burton Latimer
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Marketing
- Annual leave
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1d
Marketing Coordinator UK
PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH —Corby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Corporate & Events Fundraising Officer
Northamptonshire Association for the Blind —Northampton
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Social media management
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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7d
PR & Fundraising Officer
Lionheart Educational Trust —Leicester
- £32,070 - £34,359 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- School
- Marketing
- Store discount
- Annual leave
Quick apply
8d
Marketing & Creative Coordinator
IMPAKT Housing & Support —Bedford
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- SharePoint
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
13d
Events Executive
Zellis —Peterborough
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Consumer PR & Communications Manager
Dominos —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
7d
Creative Copywriter
Syke Legal Engineering —Leicester
- Remote
- English
Quick apply
PR Executive
Bright Horizons —Northampton
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
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Strategic Communications Response Lead

Bright Horizons -
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Full-time | Fixed term contract
9 days ago

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Communication skills

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Strategic Communications Response Lead

Full Time / Remote / FTC - 6 months contract

£DOE

All candidates need to attach a full and relevant CV to be considered

Closing Date: 7th July 2026 or until the right candidate is hired

Purpose of Role:

This role provides dedicated leadership and coordination of incident, media, regulatory and stakeholder communications within a fast-moving and often sensitive operational environment.

During any period of heightened operational and reputational risk, the postholder will ensure that all high-risk situations are managed with speed, clarity and control. They will lead the development of consistent, well-judged communications that protect the organisation’s reputation, support operational teams, and maintain confidence among colleagues, regulators, partners and external stakeholders.

The role also creates capacity within the wider communications team, enabling a stronger focus on proactive reputation-building and strategic priorities.

Key Accountabilities:

Take ownership of communications relating to operational incidents across the organisation
Lead triage, prioritisation and response handling for emerging issues
Develop clear, timely and consistent messaging for internal and external audiences
Ensure all communications are aligned, accurate and appropriately risk-managed
Provide calm, decisive support to operational teams during live incidents
Lead communications support for Taskforce (Lanark) activity and related developments
Coordinate messaging across multiple stakeholders to ensure consistency and control
Support management of sensitive and high-profile issues, including those attracting media or regulatory attention
Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment on approach and messaging
Support the handling of media enquiries, including reactive responses and statements
Ensure consistency of messaging across external partners, including Palatine and other stakeholders
Contribute to protecting and strengthening the organisation’s external reputation during periods of scrutiny
Strengthen processes for incident communications, improving speed, clarity and accountability
Reduce reliance on senior escalation for routine issues by enabling confident, high-quality responses
Maintain clear records and oversight of communications activity across incidents and issues
Identify opportunities to improve communication frameworks, templates and guidance
Act as a key point of ownership for reactive communications activity
Reduce pressure on the wider communications team, enabling focus on proactive and strategic initiatives
Provide support and guidance to colleagues handling lower-risk issues

Essential Experience:

Significant experience in crisis, incident or corporate communications
Strong track record of managing high-risk, fast-moving issues
Experience handling media enquiries and developing external messaging
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate calmly and decisively under pressure
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level
High levels of judgement, discretion and attention to detail

Desirable Experience:

Experience within a regulated or high-scrutiny environment
Experience managing communications during reputational or safeguarding-related issues
Understanding of multi-site operational organisations

Personal attributes:

Demonstrates consistent behaviours aligned with our HEART principles, acting with Honesty, Excellence, Accountability and Respect in all interactions, decisions and ways of working.
Calm, confident and resilient under pressure
Pragmatic and solutions-focused
Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
Collaborative and adaptable
Strong sense of accountability and ownership

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Strategic Communications Response Lead

Full Time / Remote / FTC - 6 months contract

£DOE

All candidates need to attach a full and relevant CV to be considered

Closing Date: 7th July 2026 or until the right candidate is hired

Purpose of Role:

This role provides dedicated leadership and coordination of incident, media, regulatory and stakeholder communications within a fast-moving and often sensitive operational environment.

The role also creates capacity within the wider communications team, enabling a stronger focus on proactive reputation-building and strategic priorities.

Key Accountabilities:

Take ownership of communications relating to operational incidents across the organisation

Lead triage, prioritisation and response handling for emerging issues

Develop clear, timely and consistent messaging for internal and external audiences

Ensure all communications are aligned, accurate and appropriately risk-managed

Provide calm, decisive support to operational teams during live incidents

Lead communications support for Taskforce (Lanark) activity and related developments

Coordinate messaging across multiple stakeholders to ensure consistency and control

Support management of sensitive and high-profile issues, including those attracting media or regulatory attention

Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment on approach and messaging

Support the handling of media enquiries, including reactive responses and statements

Ensure consistency of messaging across external partners, including Palatine and other stakeholders

Contribute to protecting and strengthening the organisation’s external reputation during periods of scrutiny

Strengthen processes for incident communications, improving speed, clarity and accountability

Reduce reliance on senior escalation for routine issues by enabling confident, high-quality responses

Maintain clear records and oversight of communications activity across incidents and issues

Identify opportunities to improve communication frameworks, templates and guidance

Act as a key point of ownership for reactive communications activity

Reduce pressure on the wider communications team, enabling focus on proactive and strategic initiatives

Provide support and guidance to colleagues handling lower-risk issues

Essential Experience:

Significant experience in crisis, incident or corporate communications

Strong track record of managing high-risk, fast-moving issues

Experience handling media enquiries and developing external messaging

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to operate calmly and decisively under pressure

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level

High levels of judgement, discretion and attention to detail

Desirable Experience:

Experience within a regulated or high-scrutiny environment

Experience managing communications during reputational or safeguarding-related issues

Understanding of multi-site operational organisations

Personal attributes:

Demonstrates consistent behaviours aligned with our HEART principles, acting with Honesty, Excellence, Accountability and Respect in all interactions, decisions and ways of working.

Calm, confident and resilient under pressure

Pragmatic and solutions-focused

Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills

Collaborative and adaptable

Strong sense of accountability and ownership