Senior Communications Officer
13 days ago
York
Senior Communications Officer We have an exciting role available to join a leading organisation based in York. This is a temporary contract to cover a busy period, and will initially be until the middle of August 2026, start date is immediate. The purpose of the role: Responsible for leading the planning and delivery of communications activity for a defined portfolio of work. Operating as one of a team of Communications Managers/Senior Comms Officers, the post holder will translate organisational and communications strategies into effective delivery across campaigns, channels and stakeholders helping to support and manage more junior officers. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement communication strategies and campaigns, • Draft and edit press releases, speeches, newsletters, reports, and digital content, • Manage relationships with media outlets, journalists, and external stakeholders, • Oversee internal communications to employees and leadership teams, • Coordinate public relations activities and events, • Monitor media coverage and prepare performance reports, • Manage social media and digital communication channels, • Support crisis and reputation manageme...