Senior Media & Communications Officer
Job title: Senior Media and Communications Officer
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 2 years
Department: Communications
Location: Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council –
Work Pattern: Hybrid working is available, with two to three days office-based each week
Full Time: 37 hours per week
Salary: One Team Band 8 (SCP 29-33) £41,177 - £45,529
Closing date for accepting applications: 26th November 2026
Interview date: Thursday 10th & Friday 11th December 2026 (please specify preferred date in your application)
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced communications professional to help lead and develop our communications activity. As a senior member of the Communications team, you will play an important role in ensuring the Council’s key messages are delivered to its internal and external audiences often working with a range of stakeholders.
Experience in local government is useful for this role but not essential.
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed a strategic partnership, sharing knowledge, experience and projects for the benefit of both councils. This role is within a Communications Team that works across both councils.
About you:
You’ll bring significant experience in media relations and crisis management, with a strong track record in managing campaigns with clearly defined objectives, media engagement, and content creation.
You’ll need to be a confident and talented writer and at ease working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll also need to show a flair for spotting when there are factual inaccuracies in media stories and be able to build strong relationships with key partners, including journalists, senior internal stakeholders and Councillors.
You will need to be organised, proactive, and confident in taking the lead when it comes to handling complex media enquiries. Strong attention to detail and strong communication skills are integral to this role.
You’ll guide and mentor other members of the Communications Teams, championing innovation and continuous improvement. You will oversee the creation of campaigns, publications and promotional materials to ensure strong, consistent content across all channels, including social media.
If the above sounds like you - we’d love to hear from you.
Please see the attached Job Description for more information.
For an informal chat please contact Leona Murray-Green - leona.murray-green@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk