Communications Officer

The role

A communications post at We Love MCR Charity, employed through Manchester City Council and based at the Town Hall Extension. You would deliver the charity's communications strategy and support some of its fundraising programmes, working closely with the Head of Charity, the trustees and agency support.

What you'll do

• Lead communications that grow the charity's audiences and engagement and look after its supporters
• Create content for digital and social media channels
• Manage the charity's website and digital platforms
• Plan and run social media campaigns
• Produce regular e-newsletters and other supporter communications
• Measure campaign performance using analytics and recommend improvements
• Support digital marketing, including SEO, online advertising and promotion of partnerships
• Develop media opportunities, write press releases and build relationships with journalists
• Give project management support to fundraising initiatives
• Work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders

About you

• Experience of creating content for a range of digital channels
• Strong copywriting and editing
• Experience of managing social media and engaging audiences
• Experience of managing website content
• Knowledge of email marketing and digital communications
• Able to analyse performance data
• Well organised and able to handle several priorities at once
• Good at building relationships and managing stakeholders
• A creative approach
• In line with the council's behaviours: pride in Manchester, listening and understanding, taking ownership and trying new things, collaboration and trust, valuing diversity and treating people fairly
• Right to work in the UK must be evidenced before starting; the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship
• The council says people who applied unsuccessfully before need not apply again

What's on offer

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years of local government service, with the option to buy up to two extra weeks
• Local Government Pension Scheme, including life cover of three times salary
• Enhanced parental and carers' leave
• Staff discounts and perks, including cycle to work, free flu jabs and free eye tests
• Learning and development, including apprenticeships and qualifications
• Up to three days of paid volunteering leave (pro rata)
• The council is a member of the Good Employment Charter and a Disability Confident Employer, with a workplace adjustment hub and staff networks

The process

• Interviews are held face to face
• Two references are needed, ideally covering three years of history
• Applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria and identify with one of the listed groups (for example veterans, care leavers or disabled people) are guaranteed an assessment
• AI may be used when preparing an application, but statements must be truthful and based on your own experience

The details

• Salary: Grade 5, £30,023 – £33,119 a year pro rata (bar at £32,046)
• Contract: full-time, permanent, 35 hours a week
• Location: Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester
• Closing date: 11.59pm on 19 October 2026
• Interviews are face to face
• The role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

How to apply

Apply through Manchester City Council's jobs site. For an informal discussion about the role, contact the hiring manager, Simon Wright, at [email protected].