397 Communications Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

We are looking for the right person to join our busy Customer and Corporate Communications team at North Devon Council .

You will be part of a dynamic and busy Communications team, driving the communications and engagement around the councils exciting corporate plan and keeping our staff and our customers informed and involved in our ever-evolving journey. You will produce engaging content for media.

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Communications Officer

Closing date: 8 September 2025

About the Role

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide.

We have an opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our dynamic Communications Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with demonstrable experience who is ready to take their career to the next level. 

The successful candidate will spend 80% of their time working with our Trase team, focussing on supply chain transparency and sustainability. The rest of their time will be spent supporting the communications team to deliver great work across our programmatic and brand-building objectives.

You will support the creation and implementation of communications strategies and campaigns, write content and grow our audience by raising our profile. You will help manage our digital channels including websites, mailing lists and social media. You will also measure the success of our work to help us evaluate our performance and making recommendations for improvements.

Global Canopy is committed to creating systemic change, and we do this by targeting the market forces that destroy nature. The key audiences for communications delivered by this role are governments, companies, the finance sector and civil society. We are looking for someone who is passionate about addressing deforestation, biodiversity loss and the climate crisis with these audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of communications strategies and campaigns, working with the Trase Communications Lead and subject matter experts.
• Write communications materials including website and social media copy, newsletters and press releases, and proactively investigate relevant opportunities to showcase our work.
• Upload content onto our websites and be responsible for our organisational mailing lists through Mailchimp.
• Coordinate and manage digital channels including LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and digital advertising. 
• Track analytics to measure success and present opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and management of key communications resources for Trase and Global Canopy such as image banks, style guides and service provider lists (e.g. translators and interpreters).
• Raise our profile by supporting our events strategy – working with staff across Global Canopy and the Trase partner organisations on a programme of external and public-facing events, including webinars.
• Ensure content aligns with Trase's brand identity and tone of voice, working alongside design and content specialists.
• Be a team player, assisting work across the communications team as needed.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at translating technical information into engaging and accurate content that resonates with the target audience 
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail

Essential behavioural competencies: 

• Positive and proactive
• Enjoy working with and supporting various team members

Skills and experience:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in communications, marketing or related fields and positions
• Knowledge of communications trends and developments
• Editorial and proofreading skills 

Desirable:

• Website content management
• Knowledge of environmental issues (especially deforestation) and related social impacts
• Experience of digital analytics (knowledge of Hootsuite/Google Analytics/Mailchimp is advantageous) 
• Basic design skills and knowledge of basic video editing
• Ability to write in French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish or Bahasa Indonesia
• Interest in the human rights and social dimensions of commodity-driven deforestation and environmental degradation

Benefits

Salary:  £32,000 full time equivalent. This role sits within Band E on Global Canopy's remuneration framework.

Nature of contract:  Full time, permanent. We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Base:  Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place. Communications team members are expected to attend monthly meetings in Oxford. Further in-person meetings may be required as needed.

Holidays:  36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week's leave.

Pension:  Employer pension contribution of 8%.

Healthcare cashback plan:  Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children. 

Group Life Assurance:  Paying a lump sum of 3 times annual salary

Group Income Protection:  Paying 75% of annual salary for up to 2 years (for long term sickness).

Employee Assistance Programme:  Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other:  Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.

How to Apply :

To apply for the position, please (use the link below) and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4).

All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply.

The closing date for applications is 8 September 2025 at 9am UK Time. Early application encouraged. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified. We will update all applicants no later than 19 September.

First round interviews are provisionally planned for w/c 15th September and will be conducted remotely via a video call. Successful candidates will be asked to complete a written exercise before the final interview.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities.

Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. Anyone with the right-to-work in the UK is welcome to apply to this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We have an opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our dynamic communications team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with demonstrable experience who is ready to take their career to the next level. 

The successful candidate will spend 80% of their time working with our Trase team, focussing on supply chain transparency and sustainability. The rest of their time will be spent supporting the communications team to deliver great work across our programmatic and brand-building objectives.

You will support the creation and implementation of communications strategies and campaigns, write content and grow our audience by raising our profile. You will help manage our digital channels including websites, mailing lists and social media. You will also measure the success of our work to help us evaluate our performance and making recommendations for improvements.

Global Canopy is committed to creating systemic change, and we do this by targeting the market forces that destroy nature. 

The key audiences for communications delivered by this role are governments, companies, the finance sector and civil society. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about addressing deforestation, biodiversity loss and the climate crisis with these audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of communications strategies and campaigns, working with the Trase Communications Lead and subject matter experts.
• Write communications materials including website and social media copy, newsletters and press releases, and proactively investigate relevant opportunities to showcase our work.
• Upload content onto our websites and be responsible for our organisational mailing lists through Mailchimp.
• Coordinate and manage digital channels including LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and digital advertising. 
• Track analytics to measure success and present opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and management of key communications resources for Trase and Global Canopy such as image banks, style guides and service provider lists (e.g. translators and interpreters).
• Raise our profile by supporting our events strategy - working with staff across Global Canopy and the Trase partner organisations on a programme of external and public-facing events, including webinars.
• Ensure content aligns with Trase's brand identity and tone of voice, working alongside design and content specialists.
• Be a team player, assisting work across the communications team as needed.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at translating technical information into engaging and accurate content that resonates with the target audience 
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail

Essential behavioural competencies: 

• Positive and proactive
• Enjoy working with and supporting various team members

Skills and experience:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in communications, marketing or related fields and positions
• Knowledge of communications trends and developments
• Editorial and proofreading skills 

Desirable:

• Website content management
• Knowledge of environmental issues (especially deforestation) and related social impacts
• Experience of digital analytics (knowledge of Hootsuite/Google Analytics/Mailchimp is advantageous) 
• Basic design skills and knowledge of basic video editing
• Ability to write in French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish or Bahasa Indonesia
• Interest in the human rights and social dimensions of commodity-driven deforestation and environmental degradation

Benefits

Salary: £32,000 full time equivalent. This role sits within Band E on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.

Nature of contract: Full time, permanent.  We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Base: Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place. Communications team members are expected to attend monthly meetings in Oxford. Further in-person meetings may be required as needed.
Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.

Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.

Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children. 

Group Life Assurance: Paying a lump sum of 3 times annual salary

Group Income Protection: Paying 75% of annual salary for up to 2 years (for long term sickness).

Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, please use submit an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4). 

All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply.

The closing date for applications is 8 September 2025 at 9am UK Time. Early application encouraged. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified. We will update all applicants no later than 19 September. 

First round interviews are provisionally planned for w/c 15th September, and will be conducted remotely via a video call. Successful candidates will be asked to complete a written exercise before the final interview.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website . We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities.

Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. Anyone with the right-to-work in the UK is welcome to apply to this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you have any questions about the position, then please contact: . 

Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy available on our website . Please note that our Trase colleagues from the Stockholm Environment Institute will be participating in the recruitment process and their privacy policy can be found here .

Senior Communications Officer
Location: Hybrid or Remote position but must be able to travel to London or Luton 1 day a month
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, starting mid-September, Fixed Term Contract until 31 May 2026

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a professional membership organisation focused on improving public health and patient care to recruit a Senior Communications Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced communications professional to lead and deliver impactful, multi-channel campaigns and editorial projects. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening member engagement, enhancing organisational visibility, and promoting a growing healthcare profession.

Join a collaborative and supportive team in a role that blends creativity, strategy, and delivery, helping shape the narrative of a forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement integrated communication and engagement plans that align with organisational goals.
• Manage multi-platform communications projects from concept to delivery.
• Lead editorial planning and content production for online and print publications.
• Produce high-quality written content including articles, interviews, blogs and reports.
• Manage public-facing campaigns and coordinate with external agencies (PR, marketing, creative).
• Handle media enquiries, identify proactive PR opportunities, and foster media relationships.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure consistency and alignment of messaging.
• Analyse engagement data and feedback to optimise content and campaign impact.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a communications role within a membership, healthcare or not-for-profit setting.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills for both print and digital formats.
• Strong editorial experience, ideally including magazine production and content sourcing.
• Competent in using digital marketing and communications tools (e.g. CMS, CRM, email marketing, webinar platforms).
• Skilled in managing external suppliers and working collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to deliver projects to deadlines.
• A proactive communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Confident using analytics and insights to shape future communications.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

Desirable:

• Experience in PR, media relations or public affairs.
• Proficiency in design and publishing software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, video editing tools).
• Awareness of or experience in the healthcare or professional membership sector.
• Interest in emerging tools such as AI for content development.

This is a brilliant opportunity to apply your creativity and communications expertise in a role with real-world impact, contributing to a respected organisation in the healthcare space.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover note to Merrifield Consultants. We look forward to hearing from you.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Senior Communications Officer
Location: Hybrid or Remote position but must be able to travel to London or Luton 1 day a month
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, starting mid-September, Fixed Term Contract until 31 May 2026

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a professional membership organisation focused on improving public health and patient care to recruit a Senior Communications Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced communications professional to lead and deliver impactful, multi-channel campaigns and editorial projects. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening member engagement, enhancing organisational visibility, and promoting a growing healthcare profession.

Join a collaborative and supportive team in a role that blends creativity, strategy, and delivery, helping shape the narrative of a forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement integrated communication and engagement plans that align with organisational goals.
• Manage multi-platform communications projects from concept to delivery.
• Lead editorial planning and content production for online and print publications.
• Produce high-quality written content including articles, interviews, blogs and reports.
• Manage public-facing campaigns and coordinate with external agencies (PR, marketing, creative).
• Handle media enquiries, identify proactive PR opportunities, and foster media relationships.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure consistency and alignment of messaging.
• Analyse engagement data and feedback to optimise content and campaign impact.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a communications role within a membership, healthcare or not-for-profit setting.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills for both print and digital formats.
• Strong editorial experience, ideally including magazine production and content sourcing.
• Competent in using digital marketing and communications tools (e.g. CMS, CRM, email marketing, webinar platforms).
• Skilled in managing external suppliers and working collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to deliver projects to deadlines.
• A proactive communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Confident using analytics and insights to shape future communications.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

Desirable:

• Experience in PR, media relations or public affairs.
• Proficiency in design and publishing software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, video editing tools).
• Awareness of or experience in the healthcare or professional membership sector.
• Interest in emerging tools such as AI for content development.

This is a brilliant opportunity to apply your creativity and communications expertise in a role with real-world impact, contributing to a respected organisation in the healthcare space.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover note to Merrifield Consultants. We look forward to hearing from you.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Are you a creative storyteller with a talent for creating engaging content across a range of digital channels?

Were looking for someone to join our Digital Communications team to help us bring our projects to life capturing dynamic, high-quality visuals that reach and connect with new audiences in the West Midlands.

As a Digital Communications Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day man.

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We are supporting a public sector organisation in the South West of England to hire a Senior Marketing & Communications Officer . This role will involve delivering impactful marketing campaigns, producing content across digital and traditional channels, and supporting proactive reputation management in line with organisational objectives.

Offered on a three-month temporary contract with a strong likelihood of extension it is a full-time role (08:30-17:00) , with flexibility to work from home two to three days per week . The hourly rate is £27.64 - £29.78 via an Umbrella company .

• Developing and delivering marketing campaigns to support the organisation's priorities
• Creating engaging content for digital, social media, and print platforms
• Designing high-quality collateral, campaign content, and marketing materials
• Driving lead generation activities and measuring performance using analytics
• Monitoring and addressing reputational risks, providing proactive responses when necessary.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
  
  

Experience required:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering marketing campaigns and content
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging multimedia content
• Experience collaborating effectively with stakeholders
  
  

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and tools across platforms
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in design and editing software for multimedia content creation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally; however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are supporting a public sector organisation in the South West of England to hire a Senior Marketing & Communications Officer . This role will involve delivering impactful marketing campaigns, producing content across digital and traditional channels, and supporting proactive reputation management in line with organisational objectives.

Offered on a three-month temporary contract with a strong likelihood of extension it is a full-time role (08:30-17:00) , with flexibility to work from home two to three days per week . The hourly rate is £27.64 - £29.78 via an Umbrella company .

• Developing and delivering marketing campaigns to support the organisation's priorities
• Creating engaging content for digital, social media, and print platforms
• Designing high-quality collateral, campaign content, and marketing materials
• Driving lead generation activities and measuring performance using analytics
• Monitoring and addressing reputational risks, providing proactive responses when necessary.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
  
  

Experience required:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering marketing campaigns and content
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging multimedia content
• Experience collaborating effectively with stakeholders
  
  

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and tools across platforms
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in design and editing software for multimedia content creation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally; however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Are you an experienced fundraiser and communicator, skilled in creating compelling narratives and telling moving stories of  impact and change? We have a fabulous opportunity for you to use your creative and organisational skills to make a significant difference to young lives in Doncaster. 

We are currently finalising our next Forward Plan, with an ambition to create an inclusive, vibrant community, committed to everyone having a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.  We currently work with children and young people aged 5 to 30. 

Our priority programmes include support coaching for young people, community activity sessions, sustaining our accommodation provision for vulnerable young adults and establishing how we can best support more young people on the homelessness pathway.  We have some great spaces that are in need of development, and we expect that both capital and revenue funding will be included in your workload. We also look for smaller grants during the course of the year, including for food for our residents and supplies for our art groups, and we hope to recruit volunteers to assist with some elements of this work.

The core of your role will be in generating funds to support our work in general along with some of our specific projects and ambitions. You will be happy to take responsibility across the full cycle of fundraising and communications as needed.

Job Purpose

To oversee successful fundraising, with a focus on grants and individual giving, and to ensure effective communication that supports YMCA Doncaster in sustaining current work and launching new projects.

Main Responsibilities

• To create compelling long form content including website articles, information for print material, case studies, media releases and similar.
• To create and update cases for support for YMCA Doncaster’s fundable projects and general running costs.
• To be responsible for an assigned portfolio of trusts, foundations and similar, developing knowledge of, and relationships with, those funders.
• To make strong applications to funders within the assigned portfolio, matching YMCA Doncaster’s agreed cases for support with funders’ interests and requirements.
• To create, publicise and monitor outcomes of new giving campaigns and / or fundraising events.
• To nurture key external stakeholders including potential supporters from the local business community, the media and others as appropriate.
• To prepare and give presentations, maintain ongoing contact and host trustee or representative visits where required as part of fundraising work.
• To devise efficient evaluation and monitoring systems which meet funder requirements.
• To oversee the accurate completion of returns and reports, ensuring that funders are satisfied and funding continues.
• To keep comprehensive records, in an agreed format, from initial contact with a potential funder through to either the rejection correspondence or the funding agreement and subsequent monitoring and evaluation.
• To utilise email joiner sequences, bulletins and round-ups to move people from a single connection towards being a warm and committed part of YMCA Doncaster.
• To work to a planned calendar of publicity and launches across all products and services.
• To ensure that staff and volunteers joining YMCA Doncaster are encouraged to contribute to positive communications and fundraising efforts.
• To supervise / oversee volunteers and less experienced staff engaged in fundraising and communications work.
• To co-ordinate the work of external providers where necessary for design and print, advertising, the website and similar.
• To ensure adherance to key messaging, branding and voice across all external communications.
• To comply with fundraising and other legislation relevant to the role.
• To recommend updates to relevant policies in accordance with changes to legislation or operating practice.
• To report to the Chief Executive monthly in the required format.
• To approach the role with professionalism, and to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff, clients and others.
• Additional or other duties as necessary within your capabilities and status to meet the needs of YMCA Doncaster.

Person Specification

• A recent track record of success in successful fundraising through grants or individual giving, demonstrating a positive return on investment.
• Educated to level three or higher.
• Understanding of the full cycle of grants fundraising including creating cases for support, submitting applications, responding to requests for information, monitoring and evaluation.
• An understanding of the current UK grants / trusts climate and the types of funders likely to support YMCA Doncaster’s work.
• An understanding of the charity sector and the key issues for communications with stakeholders, supporters and the broader public.
• Exceptional written communication skills, a strong command of grammar and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience of communications work, ideally with experience of graphic design (we use Canva) and the use of WordPress.
• Self-motivated and self-supporting, with the ability to work independently and deal with unexpected or challenging situations including short-notice opportunities.
• Able to supervise and support volunteers and others to complete fundraising and communications tasks.
• Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard, and able to use new technologies to improve efficiency.
• Experience of maintaining confidentiality and appropriate relationships.
• Able to represent the Association positively, professionally and with credibility.