Senior Communications Officer

Derbyshire County Council Closing date: 07 June 2026

Are you a strong storyteller with an interest in people? Do you care about the services your local council delivers to improve the lives of its residents?

If so, we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. You will be joining a collaborative, creative and impactful communications team.

The position includes supporting our service areas to deliver engaging campaigns that support the Council Plan, coordinating content across multiple channels including digital and press.

Working closely with our senior leaders, this is a hands-on roles that blend creativity with wide range of communications channels to deliver effective campaigns to engage the public, colleagues and stakeholders with the work of Derbyshire County Council.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and coordinate content across varied channels.
• Be passionate about telling the stories of our residents and colleagues.
• Have great digital skills, confident with recording and editing video, audio and photography or have an interest in digital communications with a desire to grow skills across digital media.
• Be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in an evolving environment.
• Understand basic design principles and be comfortable supporting colleagues to shape and optimise digital first creative assets.
• Show initiative and a practical approach to problem-solving and campaign execution.
• Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ready to apply?

Please read the job and person profiles to help you complete your application. Please detail how you meet the skills and experience we are looking for in a one-page supporting statement , which should accompany your CV .

We believe that hard work and commitment should be rewarded, and we offer:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme: Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, fast track physiotherapy and confidential psychological support services.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more