Senior Communications Officer - Pride in Place

Manchester, UK

£37K/yr – £41K/yrFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Description

About The Role

Working hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Time Limited for two years
Working style: Hybrid - Employees split their time between working remotely (e.g., from home) and working on-site (e.g., in an office).
Closing date: 11.59pm, 9 July 2026
Interview method: in person
Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role is subject to:
  • Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
  • 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
Make a real impact in Manchester’s neighbourhoods.
We’re looking for a creative, driven communications professional to join our Strategic Communications team and play a key role in delivering the Government’s Pride in Place programme.
This is an opportunity to help shape a £100m, 10-year investment across five Manchester neighbourhoods—supporting community-led regeneration and amplifying the voices of residents at the heart of change.
You’ll work at the centre of an ambitious programme, partnering with Pride in Place boards, project teams and communities to deliver engaging, strategic communications that inspire, inform and connect.

About the Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you have experience of:
  • A communications, marketing or engagement role
  • Creating excellent content across digital and social platforms
  • Managing competing priorities and delivering at pace
  • Working with senior stakeholders and community partners
  • Presenting complex information clearly, producing high-quality documents and communications materials
  • Working with a wide range of stakeholders, including communities and external partners
  • Have a passion for storytelling and community-led change
Essential requirements for the role - see the attached role profile for full details:
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Planning and organising
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Strategic thinking
  • ICT skills
  • Research and Intelligence
  • People Management
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