Job Description

Communications Officer

Scale Points: 31,537- 33,143 pro rata

Part Time - 28 hours per week

Some evening & weekend work will be required.

Crewe Town Council is an ambitious council that provides a range of services, community projects and events to its residents and community. The Town Council is well placed to unite and coordinate the actions of all its stakeholders, be they our residents, businesses, and local authorities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Officer with a 'can do' attitude, lots of creativity and bags of initiative who is keen to help us design and take forward our Crewe Town Council communications strategy.

As the Communication Officer you will bring to the role demonstrable experience of delivering effective news management, internal communication, external communication, behaviour change campaigns, reputation risk management and external reputation assessment.

Within the role as the Communications Officer, you will be delivering high-quality written materials- articles, blogs, news releases and social media copy, and compelling video, graphic assets, and podcasts. We want people who can think innovatively about how the Council leads on ensuring that all citizens of the town are supported, celebrated and are able to live together in vibrant and safe neighbourhoods.

We offer a competitive salary, pension and leave, hybrid working and flexible hours, a friendly work environment, and a supportive team.

Closing date for applications: 8 January 2026

Interview will take place on w/c 12 January 2026

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Full details can be found in the application pack from Crewe Town Council at https://www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk/job/communications-officer

(CVs will NOT be accepted as a valid form application)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,537.00-33,143.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crewe CW1 2DL