Communications and Marketing Officer

Stevenage Borough Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stevenage seeks a Communications and Marketing Officer to enhance its reputation and profile. This role involves supporting corporate communications and marketing strategies, managing projects and client portfolios effectively. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in communications or creative fields, and possess excellent writing skills. The position offers competitive pay along with a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Paid and unpaid leave

25 days holiday

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Discounted health and fitness membership

Trade Union membership

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience in communications or similar.
• Proven track record of managing successful campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of corporate communications and marketing strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, projects, and campaigns.

Skills

Experience in communications, marketing, PR or creative environment

Excellent written English skills

Relationship management with senior leaders

Delivering successful communications and campaigns

Ability to produce high quality content under deadline

Job description

Job Reference 005367

Function: Communications

Salary: £41,771 – £45,091 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 37 per week

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Stevenage

About The Role

Whether you want to diversify your communications career, make your mark in local government or take a new road from journalism or other creative roles, a Communications and Marketing Officer role at this transformative council could be for you.

Our Communications and Marketing Team delivers PR, social media, internal communications, digital marketing and engagement to keep residents informed. In this role you will support delivery of corporate communications, engagement and marketing strategies to enhance the council’s reputation and profile in the town. You will proactively manage a portfolio of clients, projects and campaigns, ensuring alignment with service and organisational objectives.

About You

• At least two years of experience in a communications, marketing, PR or creative environment
• Excellent written English skills
• Experience of relationship management with senior leaders
• Track record of delivering successful internal and external communications, marketing and digital campaigns
• Proven ability to work across multiple channels and produce high quality content under deadline

Our Benefits

• Pension scheme – career average pension with generous benefits and lump sum for dependants
• Flexible working – available on request subject to operational requirements
• Part‑time and job share opportunities – available to all full‑time vacancies unless otherwise stated
• Paid and unpaid leave covering emergency, planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union – secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans
• Employee discounts – monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted health and fitness membership
• Trade Union membership – available for a small fee

How To Apply

For an informal discussion about this role please contact

Name: Sandy Eaton
Job Title: Strategic Communications and Marketing Manager
Phone: [phone]
Email:

Closing date for receipt of applications: 1 February 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive a large volume of applications.

Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board.

Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.