Communications Officer

We’re looking for a dynamic, super-organised communicator to join our team for a year.The successful candidate will be able to work to communications strategies and to deliver their objectives for this fast-moving unitary authority.You’ll need to know how to target and grab the attention of the right audiences with the right content in order to share important information or to inspire action.Your bright ideas and energy will mean you can learn fast, work accurately and to deadline.Working with teams across the council and partners across the city, we know that you love the interest and pace.You’ll be part of a busy and supportive team which will encourage and further your can-do attitude and your flair for comms.You’ll build on our strong relationships with other organisations to maximise the reach and impact of our messaging. You’ll also work with contractors to ensure our exacting standards are met.We expect a high level of written English, and ideally we’d like applicants to have relevant experience in communications, editorial or marketing.This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.For further information or an informal discussion please contact Claire Duggleby at claire.duggleby@york.gov.ukClosing date: Wednesday 26 November at 12 midnight 2025Interview date: Week commencing 8 December 2025