Communications and Engagement OfficerCouncil

Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire Are you a strong communicator who knows how to turn complex information into clear, engaging content? Do you enjoy finding different ways to reach people, understand what matters to them and make sure their voices are heard? We’re looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our Communications and Performance team at Amber Valley Borough Council. This is a varied role with the opportunity to work across the full range of Council services. One day you might be developing a communications campaign or responding to a media enquiry, and the next you could be planning a public consultation, creating social media content or analysing feedback to help shape a service. You’ll create content for a range of digital and traditional channels, support media relations and internal communications, and help plan and deliver campaigns that inform residents and encourage positive behaviour change. Engagement is an important part of the role too. You’ll help us make sure we’re not just communicating with our communities but listening to them. You’ll support consultations, surveys, focus groups and engagement activities, turning what people tell us into clear insight and recommendations. You’ll also help monitor media, social media and public feedback, spot emerging issues and support our response to urgent situations, including emergency and crisis communications. We’re looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills who can adapt their approach for different audiences. You’ll be organised, comfortable managing competing priorities and able to build positive relationships with colleagues, Councillors, residents, partners and other stakeholders. You’ll already have experience of producing communications content and using a range of communications channels. You’ll also need experience of supporting consultation or engagement activity and be comfortable working with feedback, information and data to identify themes and present findings clearly. You’ll have sound judgement and an understanding of the political and organisational environment in which Councils operate, with an awareness of the sensitivities involved in communicating on behalf of a local authority. In return, you’ll join a small team where you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, develop your skills and make a visible contribution to how the Council communicates and engages with the communities it serves. In addition, we can offer: Flexible Working Hours Pension Scheme Free on-site parking Personal and professional development opportunities Opportunities to make a difference Take a look at our Job Description and Person Specification for more details and if you would like an informal discussion please contact Hannah Middleton-White, Communications and Performance Manager, on 01773 841534 or at [email protected] The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 4 October 2026 at midnight (Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted) Please see Job Description here Job Description Please see Person Specification here Person Specification CVs are not accepted Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. ...[more details] Grade 6 - £34,237 to £37,563 per year

Posted 16 September 2026 Closing date 4 October 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire

Are you a strong communicator who knows how to turn complex information into clear, engaging content? Do you enjoy finding different ways to reach people, understand what matters to them and make sure their voices are heard?

We’re looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our Communications and Performance team at Amber Valley Borough Council.

This is a varied role with the opportunity to work across the full range of Council services. One day you might be developing a communications campaign or responding to a media enquiry, and the next you could be planning a public consultation, creating social media content or analysing feedback to help shape a service.

You’ll create content for a range of digital and traditional channels, support media relations and internal communications, and help plan and deliver campaigns that inform residents and encourage positive behaviour change.

Engagement is an important part of the role too. You’ll help us make sure we’re not just communicating with our communities but listening to them. You’ll support consultations, surveys, focus groups and engagement activities, turning what people tell us into clear insight and recommendations.

You’ll also help monitor media, social media and public feedback, spot emerging issues and support our response to urgent situations, including emergency and crisis communications.

We’re looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills who can adapt their approach for different audiences. You’ll be organised, comfortable managing competing priorities and able to build positive relationships with colleagues, Councillors, residents, partners and other stakeholders.

You’ll already have experience of producing communications content and using a range of communications channels. You’ll also need experience of supporting consultation or engagement activity and be comfortable working with feedback, information and data to identify themes and present findings clearly.

You’ll have sound judgement and an understanding of the political and organisational environment in which Councils operate, with an awareness of the sensitivities involved in communicating on behalf of a local authority.

In return, you’ll join a small team where you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, develop your skills and make a visible contribution to how the Council communicates and engages with the communities it serves.

In addition, we can offer:

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Personal and professional development opportunities

Opportunities to make a difference

Take a look at our Job Description and Person Specification for more details and if you would like an informal discussion please contact Hannah Middleton-White, Communications and Performance Manager, on 01773 841534 or at [email protected]

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 4 October 2026 at midnight (Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)

Please see Job Description here Job Description

Please see Person Specification here Person Specification

CVs are not accepted

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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Full Time Permanent

Salary:

Grade 6 - £34,237 to £37,563 per year

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