Can you help us deliver fantastic campaigns that make a real difference to Medway’s residents, stakeholders and communities?
We’re looking for a passionate, creative and motivated Junior Communications Officer to join our busy and expanding Communications and Marketing Team at Medway Council. This is a brilliant opportunity to build your career in public-sector communications while working on meaningful campaigns that shape places, support communities and celebrate everything Medway has to offer.
About the role
In this varied and fast‑paced role, you’ll support the delivery of engaging marketing and communications campaigns that promote the work of our Regeneration, Culture and Environment (RCE) Directorate. The portfolio could include areas such as:
No two days will be the same.
What you’ll be doing
Working directly with the Marketing Manager and the Press Office, and closely with the wider Communications team, you’ll:
If you are committed to turning ideas into engaging content and helping residents connect with important services and initiatives, you’ll thrive here.
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, creativity and organisation in equal measure. You’ll ideally:
Good admin skills and strong time management are essential — this is a role where organisation really matters.
Your development
This role is recruited at Level A, the entry point for the position. You’ll be fully supported through:
We’re serious about developing our people and helping you grow into a confident communications professional.
Why Medway Council?
You’ll join a supportive, friendly and ambitious team working on projects that genuinely improve lives, places and communities. If you want to build a meaningful career in communications and enjoy doing it, we’d like to hear from you.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Michelle Barnett on michelle.barnett@medway.gov.uk
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
We are seeking a Junior Communications Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Important Information-
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