Communications Officer (Hybrid)


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£17.18 - £17.18
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby, DE21 4BD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Communications Officer (Hybrid) needed in Derby, £17.18ph PAYE - Reference: 5301157

Hybrid working with a minimum of one day a week in the office in Derby.

Flexi-time applies to this role, core hours are 10am to 4pm. This role may include very occasional weekend and evening working.

Developing and delivering insight-based, creative promotional communication and marketing campaigns, that deliver against our business objectives.
You will also work on the busy media desk, liaising and working closely with local and national press.
Good PR skills, a strong news sense, and experience of writing news articles, press releases, statements and other media content is essential, as well as experience of working with and managing media relations, including organising and attending photocalls.
An interest, and experience, in filming and editing short form video is useful. You’ll also work across our internal communications channels.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

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