Operational Communications Officer

Operational Communications Officer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Communications Officer to join a leading public sector body in Lincolnshire on an interim basis. Working closely with senior leadership, and partner organisations, the postholder will play a key role in shaping external and internal communications, ensuring clear, consistent and impactful messaging across a wide audience.

Contract: Interim (initial 3 - 6 months)

Rate: Negotiable

Working arrangement: Fully onsite with travel across Greater Lincolnshire when required

Key Responsibilities

• Manage proactive and reactive PR activity, including media enquiries, social media, digital content, press briefings and statements.
• Lead on communications and marketing planning, acting as comms lead for senior-level meetings and briefings.
• Deliver positive media coverage, manage reputational risks, and evaluate communications activity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, partners and stakeholders to align messaging and showcase developments.
• Research, draft and produce engaging content including press releases, newsletters, articles and campaign materials.
• Support and review communications strategies, including project-specific activity.
• Lead internal communications to strengthen staff engagement and awareness.
• Contribute creative ideas and solutions to enhance campaigns and marketing initiatives.
• Represent the organisation at key regional and national events.
• Analyse communications activity, produce reports and support other duties as required.

Duties

• Writing and issuing press releases.
• Using social media platforms, including video content, to raise the organisation’s profile.
• Providing strategic communications advice and support to senior leadership team.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience delivering communications within a complex public sector or political environment
• Strong media management and press handling background
• Understanding of reputation management and associated risks

If you have the relevant experience, please apply today and one of the team will be in touch.