Campaign Delivery & Engagement Officer

Reports to: Communications & Engagement Manager

Location: Office based with the opportunity for hybrid working, subject to business needs

Hours: Part-time 21 hours over 3 days. Standard office hours with flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support events, meetings and engagement activities where required.

The post if offered on a Fixed Term Contract for 4 years.

Role Purpose: The Campaign Delivery & Engagement Officer will support in the delivery of the Council's Pride in Place campaign and coordinate communications and engagement for the Town of Culture programme. During the first 12 months, these two flagship initiatives will be intrinsically linked, with the postholder ensuring they are promoted through a single, cohesive communications and engagement approach.

You will work closely with the Communications & Engagement Manager to develop and deliver communications and engagement activities that celebrate investment across the borough, promote civic pride and encourage residents to become actively involved in their communities.

The postholder will act as the communications link between regeneration and place-based projects and the Communications & Engagement Team, ensuring the progress, milestones and benefits of Pride in Place funded projects are communicated effectively to residents, elected members, stakeholders and partners. The role will also support communications and engagement activity for the Town of Culture programme, helping to coordinate messaging and maximise public participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications for Pride in Place funded projects, ensuring key milestones, achievements and outcomes are communicated through a range of channels.
• Develop and deliver community engagement initiatives and events that encourage participation, strengthen civic pride and showcase the Council's investment in local communities.
• Prepare presentations, briefings and communications for elected members, stakeholders and governance boards, providing regular updates on campaign and project progress.
• Act as the communications link between project teams, the Communications & Engagement Team and the Town of Culture programme, ensuring consistent messaging and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Work collaboratively across Council services and with external partners to identify positive stories, maximise media opportunities and support the successful delivery of Council priorities.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, using insight and feedback to continually improve communications and engagement activity.
• Represent the Council at meetings, engagement events and partnership forums, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Closing date: 20 September 2026

Interview date: TBC