Childrens Communications officer

3 months contract with a local authority


Job Purpose

• The Communication Engagement Officer will lead on developing, delivering, and evaluating high ‑ quality communications and engagement activities that promote Families First services and strengthen connections with families, young people, and community partners.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Develop and deliver engaging communications that promote Families First services to families, young people, and community stakeholders.
  
• Create accessible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive content for digital channels, print materials, newsletters, and social media platforms.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, VCSE organisations, health services, police services, youth groups, and wider community partners.
  
• Coordinate and deliver community engagement initiatives, including events, workshops, consultations, and campaigns.
  
• Capture and amplify the lived experiences of families and young people using creative engagement techniques to inform service planning.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience in communications, community engagement, public relations, or a related field.
  
• Proven ability to produce compelling, accessible, and audience ‑ focused content across multiple platforms.
  
• Experience working with families, young people, or community groups, ideally within local government, education, health, or VCSE sectors.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• A relevant qualification in Communications, Community Engagement, Marketing, Public Relations, Youth/Social Work, or equivalent experience.
  
• Training or continuing professional development in digital communications, community outreach, or engagement methodology is desirable.
  
• Evidence of skills in content creation, social media management, or public-facing communication is advantageous.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
  
• 2/3 days on site in Nottingham City Council
  
• We work on Bi weekly payment schedule
  

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.