Communications Officer - People
About the job
Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed term for 6 - 9 months
This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 to 9 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.
Are you passionate about making a difference through powerful, strategic communications? Join Luton Council as a Communications Officer and help us deliver campaigns that change perceptions, attitudes and behaviours for the benefit of our residents and communities.
As part of our dynamic Communications and Marketing team, you’ll work in a small, focused group supporting the People portfolio. This critical role covers internal and external communications across education, children’s services, adult social care, and health and wellbeing.
You’ll design, manage and evaluate communications campaigns that really matter, ensuring they are supported by data and research and deliver meaningful outcomes for both the council and the people we serve.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and deliver creative, evidence-based communications and marketing campaigns for the People portfolio.
- Engage and influence key stakeholders, senior leaders, and partners to gain support for new initiatives.
- Present complex and sensitive information in a clear and accessible way for a range of audiences.
- Use research and data to inform innovative communications strategies and measure impact.
- Manage competing priorities and high-pressure situations to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Embed equality and diversity principles in all communication activity and working practices.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
What We’re Looking For
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills with experience of securing buy-in for change.
- Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-channel campaigns that achieve measurable results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex topics understandable.
- Analytical skills to interpret data and inform future campaigns.
- Experience of managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A solid understanding of equality issues and the ability to integrate these into campaigns and strategies.
Why Join Us?
At Luton Council, our vision is to create a healthy, fair, and sustainable town for everyone. Working with us means being part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference in people’s lives – and we’ll support your professional growth every step of the way.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help shape a better future for Luton.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply
Available documents
Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.Salary range
- £41,511 - £44,711 per year