Job Description

To provide professional communication support to senior managers and officers that contributes towards the delivery of the Council's corporate plan priorities.



Working across a directorate or service, own and deliver all aspects of audience-led communication activity and priority campaigns including press, marketing, digital, internal communication, photography and copywriting.



To protect and enhance the Council's reputation through effective two-way communication with residents, business, partners and stakeholders.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Ellesmere Port

Job Category

Corporate

Grade

CWAC NJC - Grade 9

Salary Min

38,220 per annum

Salary Max

41,771 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

30/09/2025

Ref No

W4147

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Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

Communications Business Partner

Full time | Agile working



Starting salary 38,220 p.a.

About the role

We're looking for a confident and collaborative communications professional to join our team as a Communications Business Partner. In this key role, you'll provide dedicated support to services across the Council, shaping campaigns, advising senior managers, and ensuring our communications are strategic, joined-up and effective.



Whether it's supporting a service transformation, leading internal communications around change, responding to media enquiries or developing engaging content across digital and print, you'll work closely with colleagues and partners to protect and enhance the Council's reputation. You'll act as the first point of contact for your service area, champion insight-led campaigns, and help ensure communications reflect the Council's values and priorities.

About you

You'll have a strong background in communications or public relations, with experience of working in a fast-paced, complex environment. You'll be comfortable advising senior leaders, handling sensitive issues, and developing campaigns that achieve real impact. Internal communication experience and political awareness are key, alongside the ability to build trusted relationships and juggle multiple priorities. A flexible, proactive approach and excellent writing skills are essential.

Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Wood, Communications Manager, on simon.wood@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk





To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



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