Communications Officer

Recruiter
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Somerset
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
9 October 2026
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Job description

Your new company Bristol based business

Your new role

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for storytelling, digital content and audience engagement?We're looking for a Communications Officer to join a well-respected national organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape public engagement, create compelling content and support communications campaigns that connect with diverse audiences.

The Role

As Communications Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering engaging communications across multiple channels. Working closely with operational teams and stakeholders, you'll create content that promotes projects, events, community engagement initiatives and organisational priorities.You'll be responsible for:

Creating compelling content for digital, print and social media channels
Developing and delivering communications campaigns to support strategic objectives
Writing press releases, news stories, blogs and stakeholder communications
Managing and growing social media presence and audience engagement
Supporting media relations and responding to communications enquiries
Producing high-quality photography, video and multimedia content where required
Monitoring campaign performance and providing insights and recommendations
Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
Ensuring brand consistency across all communications activity

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in communications, PR, marketing or public affairs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong content creation and storytelling abilities
Experience managing social media platforms and digital campaigns
Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and external partners
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
Experience using analytics and reporting tools to measure engagement
A proactive, creative and collaborative approach

What you'll get in return

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Generous annual leave entitlement
Competitive pension scheme
Ongoing professional development opportunities
The chance to work for a purpose-driven organisation making a positive impact on communities and the environment
A supportive and collaborative team culture

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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