Internal Communications Officer


Company:	Sunderland City Council
Salary:	£30,001 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Sunderland City Council is seeking to recruit an Internal Communications Officer to support and drive forward an exciting period of change within the council.

This is an opportunity to work closely across the councilandrsquo;s communications function to drive activity and embed the vision set out in the City Plan, helping colleagues to understand their role in it and feel ownership of its main objectives.

This role will plan and deliver internal campaigns that reach and engage the councilandrsquo;s many employees.andnbsp;This is a dynamic role, and you will be required to work across different projects and priorities at any one time.

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You will work with leaders to refine and embed the values for the council, producing relevant content and materials and ensuring the values are at the forefront of all campaigns and will contribute and work towards the common goal of creating a positive working culture.

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This role will measure all campaigns, using a combination of quantitative and qualitive tools, to report on outcomes and improvements, to drive the strategic direction of the internal communicationsandnbsp;function with a clear focus on longer term outcomes.

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Why work for Sunderland City Council?andnbsp; Please see the attached leaflet to view our employee excellent benefits package.

Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk

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Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your 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 means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.

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