Communications Officer (Together for Children)


Company:	Sunderland City Council
Salary:	£30,001 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Temporary Maternity Cover - possibly up to 12 months

Together for Children (TfC) is the childrenandrsquo;s services partner of Sunderland City Council (SCC), delivering vital support for children, young people and families across the city. Responsible for Childrenandrsquo;s Social Care, Early Help and Education, we work every day to make a real difference where it matters most for our 280,000 residents.andnbsp;

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, TfC teams are driven by a clear and ambitious vision: to improve the lives of children and their families, keep children safe from harm, and ensure every child has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.andnbsp;

This maternity cover opportunity is ideal for someone with a passion for communication and a commitment to putting children and young people first, creating opportunities, celebrating success, raising awareness of the support available, and showcasing the incredible work of our teams.andnbsp;

For this role, youandrsquo;ll need to be experienced in planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns and you will work closely with the Senior Manager to deliver communications, marketing and public affairs activity on behalf of TfC.andnbsp;andnbsp;Youandrsquo;ll be part of a collaborative communications team within SCC and the role will see you work with colleagues across both the council and TfC.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;

You will also work with external partners and suppliers, including design agencies and PR consultancies, to deliver the TfC communications strategy and help ensure TfCandrsquo;s work and priorities are reflected across wider SCC communications.andnbsp;

As Communications Officer you will support the evaluation and analysis of communications campaigns delivered across the services and help colleagues understand what has worked well and where there are opportunities to improve.andnbsp;

You will have a strong understanding of the political landscape and how communications can be used to influence, protect and grow the reputation of Together for Children and the city.andnbsp;

With a clear understanding of TfCandrsquo;s values and how they align with SCCandrsquo;s City Plan, you will ensure communications activity supports shared objectives. Your ability to present complex issues in clear, accessible language will help bring these connections to life for different audiences.andnbsp;

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Within your role you will work in a hybrid capacity, including remote and office working to suit the needs of the organisation. Your role may also require some evening and weekend work around key events.andnbsp;andnbsp;

Why work for Sunderland City Council? andnbsp;Please see the attached leaflet to discover the fantastic benefits our employees can access

You can view more information about the position in the attached Job Description, and should you wish to have an informal discussion please contact Hayley Ford: hayley.ford@sunderland.gov.uk or Jemma Burdis at Jemma.Burdis@sunderland.gov.uk

Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncilandnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;

If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.andnbsp;

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.andnbsp;

All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with North East Jobs. This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method.andnbsp;andnbsp;Please remember to check your junk mail items.

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