To provide professional communication and marketing support to senior managers and officers that contributes towards the delivery of the Council’s corporate plan priorities.
Working across a directorate or service, own and deliver all aspects of audience-led communication activity and priority campaigns including press, marketing, digital, internal communication, photography and copywriting.
To protect and enhance the Council’s reputation through effective two-way communication with residents, business, partners and stakeholders.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Job Category
Media and PR
Salary Min
£33,434 per annum
Salary Max
£39,153 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
Communications and Marketing Officer (working with Children’s Services)
Shape the Story. Drive the Impact. Join Our Communications Team.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is on an ambitious journey of transformation and exceptional communication is central to our success. We are strengthening our Communications team and looking for talented professionals who can help shape how we engage with residents, partners and stakeholders.
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic Communications and Marketing Officer to support Children’s Services communications and engagement activity.
This role will help promote important services, campaigns and initiatives that make a real difference to children, young people and families across the borough.
You will help create engaging content across a range of channels including social media, digital platforms, campaigns, video and marketing materials, supporting both day-to-day communications and larger strategic projects.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and full of ideas. You will enjoy working collaboratively, building relationships and creating engaging communications that connect with different audiences.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have experience creating engaging communications and marketing content
- Be confident writing for different audiences and channels
- Have strong digital and social media skills
- Be highly organised and able to manage multiple projects
- Bring creativity, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the team
- Be motivated to learn and continuously improve
In return, you will join a supportive and ambitious communications team where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to communications that have a meaningful impact on local communities.
Interested in other opportunities within our Communications team?
We are currently recruiting to other communications roles across Children’s Services, Housing, Internal Communications and Corporate Communications. Visit our jobs page to explore all current vacancies.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Simon Wood, Communications Manager, via email [email protected] or Ian Ratcliffe, Communications Manager, via email [email protected]
Interviews expected to take place around w/c 6 July 2026.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
