Communications and Engagement Officer
| Company: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 5 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Melton Borough Council
We are looking for two Communications and Engagement Officers to join our team on Fixed Term contracts:
Fixed term post until 31 March 2027 (Maternity Cover)
Fixed term post until 31 March 2028
Purpose of the job
Are you a talented communicator with a passion for engaging audiences and making a difference in your local community?
We have an exciting opportunity for
two excellent communicators
to join the Melton Borough Council
Communications and Engagement Team.
As part of the role, you will
help shape how we communicate with residents, businesses, partners
and stakeholders. You'll
play a key role in planning and delivering a wide range of internal and external communications campaigns, promoting council services, supporting engagement activities
and helping keep our communities informed.
No two days are the same. One day you could be developing a social media campaign, the next supporting a major council project, writing news stories, creating digital
content
or working with colleagues and partners to engage residents on issues that matter to them.
As part of our team,
you'll
help strengthen understanding of council services, build trust with our communities and ensure residents stay informed, engaged and connected
to the council.
About you
The successful candidate will
be
an excellent communicator, capable of delivering
complex and varied information
through written, digital
and verbal channels
to a variety of audiences.
You will be
a
strong
team
player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues,
partners
and stakeholders, whilst also being
confident to work independently.
We are looking for an individual with a positive
attitude and strong problem-solving skills, who
is able to
deliver high-quality work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
A high level
of digital literacy and a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications are essential, alongside the ability to create engaging content for a range of channels, including social media, websites
and internal communications. Graphic design, photography, video creation
or video editing skills would be highly desirable.
This opportunity would be
ideal for a
creative and enthusiastic
individual
with
previous
experience of planning and delivering communications and engagement activities. You will have a passion to continuously improve the services we provide to our communities and help our residents stay informed, engaged
and connected to the council.
Why join
us ?
We offer
flexible and hybrid working
, built on trust. Our standard week is 37 hours, and we simply ask that service needs are met.
Balance matters
. We encourage you to switch off and recharge, with up to 30 days’ annual leave, bank holidays, and three extra days at Christmas. You can also buy
additional
leave if you choose.
We Care
is one of our core values. As a
Healthy Workplace,
we support your wellbeing through a range of activities and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
We help you
plan for the future
with the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, financial planning workshops, career development opportunities.
And because f
amily comes first
, we have a strong set of family‑friendly policies.
We look forward to hearing from you if you are looking for the chance to work for a
forward thinking
Council and make a real difference to the people of Melton and surrounding area.
Additional information
If you would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch with:
Catherine Murrell - Engagement and Communications Team Leader
Telephone:
01664
502
364
Email:
cmurrell@melton.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, Monday 21 September 2026.*
Interview Date: 28 and 29 September 2026.
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Melton Borough Council is committed to offering a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that meet the essential criteria for a job profile and who:
- Declare themselves to have a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010
- Are considered to be a care leaver
- Are a veteran or reservist
To find out more and to see if you may qualify, please read our
guaranteed interview scheme document.