Communications & Marketing Officer – Lynton & Lynmouth

Devonalc; Lynmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Communications & Marketing Officer to enhance community engagement and promote local events. Responsibilities include producing a quarterly newsletter, managing digital communications, and marketing Lynton Town Hall. This role offers 18.5 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension. Salary is SCP5, £12,791.50 per annum. Applications close at noon on 7 January 2026, with interviews scheduled for the week of 12 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and charismatic individual with a passion for community engagement.
• Experience in digital and social media communications.
• Ability to produce publication content effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce the quarterly 'Lyn Valley News' newsletter.
• Drive community engagement through social media.
• Promote Lynton Town Hall for community events.

Job description

Communications & Marketing Officer - Lynton & Lynmouth

Lynton & Lynmouth Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic, driven, and charismatic individual to join our team as a Communications & Marketing Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to play a key role in shaping how the Council communicates with residents, visitors, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the following key outcomes:

• Publication of the ‘Lyn Valley News’
  The initial production of a quarterly printed newsletter, sharing Council and community information with the local electorate.
• Digital & Social Media Communications
  Driving community engagement through social media platforms and the Town Council
  website, promoting Council business and the high-quality services delivered to the
  community.
• Marketing Lynton Town Hall
  Promoting Lynton Town Hall as a valuable, revenue-generating community asset,
  supporting its use as a venue for community, cultural, and entertainment events. The aim
  is to offset running costs through positive income generation.

Hours

18.5 hours per week

Salary

SCP5, £12,791.50 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent: £25,583). Salary is based on the 2025/2026 National Pay Agreement, effective from 1 April 2025.

This position is offered on a fixed-term contract of 12 months, fully funded within the 2026/2027 Council Budget.

Subject to successful outcomes and a positive financial review during the 2027/28 budget setting process, the role may continue thereafter, with a long-term goal of becoming self-funding.

Application process

Applications are invited from suitable candidates and should include:

Closing Date

12 noon, Wednesday 7 January 2026

Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 12 January 2026.

Proposed Start Date: Monday 2 February 2026

2 Amory Building
Cheriton Bishop
Devon EX6 6JH
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