Manchester City Council
Senior Communications Officer – Pride in Place
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract for two years
Salary: £37,280 – £40,777 (Bar at £39,862)
Closing Date: 11:59pm, 9 July 2026
Make a real impact in Manchester’s neighbourhoods.
We’re looking for a creative, driven communications professional to join our Strategic Communications team and play a key role in delivering the Government’s Pride in Place programme.
This is an opportunity to help shape a £100m, 10-year investment across five Manchester neighbourhoods supporting community-led regeneration and amplifying the voices of residents at the heart of change.
You’ll work at the centre of an ambitious programme, partnering with Pride in Place boards, project teams and communities to deliver engaging, strategic communications that inspire, inform and connect.
About the Candidate
We would love to hear from you if you have experience of:
- A communications, marketing or engagement role.
- Creating excellent content across digital and social platforms.
- Managing competing priorities and delivering at pace.
- Working with senior stakeholders and community partners.
- Presenting complex information clearly, producing high-quality documents and communications materials.
- Working with a wide range of stakeholders, including communities and external partners.
- Have a passion for storytelling and community-led change.
For more information and to apply, click apply now and you will be redirected to our careers website.
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