Job Description

Location

Manchester

Company

Business Support Business Finance (BSBF)

Contract type

Permanent/ Full- time

Salary

Up to 26,600 per annum

Closing Date

08/08/2025

Ref No

4753





The Growth Company is seeking a Communications Officer to work within the Group Marketing and Communications team to effectively deliver communications activity on behalf of GM Business Growth Hub.



This role will involve developing and maintaining good relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners including journalists, PR agencies, commissioners, key stakeholders, communications peers, and media with a particular focus on targeted, high-profile national media.



You will play a key role in creating and sharing content such as press releases, newsletters, speeches, website copy and other materials.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a mix of remote working and office-based days.

Key Responsibilities:

Play a key role in the delivery and implementation of The Growth Company Communications Strategy and associated campaigns and projects. Create and manage engaging, audience-appropriate content across various communications channels, including press releases, impact reports, web content, briefing documents, and social media. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including GMCA, DWP, BEIS, local authorities, LEPs, and delivery partners. Support the development and delivery of engaging external communications campaigns and event promotion materials. Actively manage media relations, including building relationships with journalists and responding to media enquiries where appropriate. Collaborate with PR agencies to raise the profile of The Growth Company's work, products, and services. Monitor and evaluate communications activity, ensuring timely reporting on engagement, reach, and impact. Draft corporate statements and messaging in response to press or public communications needs.

About You:

Excellent writing skills, with the ability to tailor content for a wide range of audiences and formats. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build positive relationships internally and externally. Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A proactive and calm approach under pressure, with excellent attention to detail. Confident working both independently and as part of a team, with a professional and flexible mindset.

Skills and Experience:

Demonstrable experience working in press, PR, or an in-house communications role. Proven track record of delivering engaging communications and campaigns, with measurable results. Experience of managing corporate social media channels and producing regular online content. Skilled in developing campaign materials and asset packs across various platforms and audiences. Good working knowledge of communications principles, media relations, and using tools such as PowerPoint and Microsoft Office.
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We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.



If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.



We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.



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GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.



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