Senior Media Relations and PR Officer (MDC and Regeneration)

Senior Media Relations and PR Officer (MDC and Regeneration)
SO2 (£38,510 - £43,149)
37 Hours, Full Time
Permanent
Hybrid Stopford House, office presence is required 3 days in the office in line with business need

Application Deadline: 11:59pm 3rd November 2026
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting Date: 5th November 2026
Interview Date: 16th November 2026
Interview Type: In person

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Your Role

This role is all about raising Stockport’s national profile. You’ll lead on media relations for Stockport’s Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and wider regeneration story - crafting compelling content, building strong media relationships, and securing impactful coverage across national, trade and local press. You’ll manage digital channels, pitch bold stories to top-tier media, and help shape Stockport’s reputation as a place to invest, live and grow. You will develop a publicity and content schedule highlighting key dates and milestones, arranging photo opportunities and interviews where appropriate, working with both the local, national and specialist media outlet to generate interest and excitement. If you’ve got a sharp news sense, a knack for storytelling, and thrive in a fast-paced, multipartner environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

We’re looking for a confident communicator with a flair for storytelling, a sharp news sense, and the drive to put Stockport in the national spotlight. You’ll have a track record of securing high-profile coverage and building strong relationships with journalists across national,
regional, and trade media.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, creative, and thrives in fast-paced, multi-partner environments. You’ll understand how to translate complex projects into compelling content, and you’ll share our values of ambition, teamwork, respect, and putting people at the heart of everything we do.

Stockport is delivering the UK’s biggest town centre regeneration and you’ll be right at the heart of it telling that story.

The full job responsibilities and requirements are available to download below.

About Us

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-performing communications team at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration programmes. You’ll play a key role in telling Stockport’s story, driving national attention and showcasing the scale of transformation happening here. Stockport Council is known for its collaborative culture, flexibility, and commitment to staff wellbeing. You’ll be part of a creative, supportive team with space to grow and make your mark. With hybrid working, generous leave, and the chance to shape a national conversation, this is more than just a comms job.

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Saffron Otter on saffron.otter@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.

This post is politically restricted under the terms of the 1989 Local Government and Housing Act. This dictates that you must seek the council’s permission before taking up any additional appointments or positions.

There is a contractual requirement for this role to form part of the On Call Communications Rota which operates Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 8am to 8pm. A standby allowance is paid for each £35.86 (as at 1 April 2026). The postholder will be on the rota approx 6 weekends a year.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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