Communications Officer
To apply for this role, please send your CV, no longer than 3 pages, along with a cover letter matching you to the requirements of the role (maximum 500 words) to recruitment@apse.org.uk.
The closing date is Sunday 1 February 2026.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the Wednesday 11 February 2026.
Are you looking for experience in PR and communications?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing team in an important role. This key role will involve interviewing a variety of people across the public sector, pulling together and editing publications, disseminating research and creating multimedia content on social media with the ambition of expanding APSE’s reach onto new platforms.
We are looking for a creative communicator who can produce high quality, purpose-driven content for a local government audience. This role will give you the chance to utilise excellent writing skills and provide an opportunity for you to attend events across the UK, working with APSE’s events team including advertisers, sponsors and exhibitors.
An ideal candidate will be motivated, reliable and able to work on their own initiative, as well as being part of a team. This role might suit a recent graduate or someone who is looking for their next move. APSE is willing to provide training on different applications and platforms to the right candidate. A knowledge of basic graphic design is helpful but not essential.
Work for a value-based organisation
APSE is a non-profit organisation working with over 300 local councils across the UK, supporting high-quality, effective and efficient public services. APSE provides a unified national voice for our members and enables collaboration between local councils to develop strong and sustainable front–line services. We are owned by our members, where all surplus is reinvested into the services for the benefit of local public service providers and their communities.
The role holder will also receive a package of benefits including:
- Flexible working hours (Flexi-Time); Monday to Friday
- 35 hours per week
- Occasional home working
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Excellent holiday entitlement and the potential to take extra ‘flexi leave’ days
- Able to apply to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Located near to public transport links, gyms and retail
- Onsite parking
- A real living wage employer and we actively encourage trade union membership
- An ethical employer guided by our Environmental, Social and Governance framework
Salary range
- £28,598 - £39,152 per year