Communications Executive
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, b1 1bb |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4760817_1768302778 |
Summary
Contract: Initial 6 months
Location: Birmingham - Hybrid Work Pattern
About the Role Hays is working with a local council to recruit a Communications Executive. This role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of the council's communications strategy, protecting and enhancing its reputation, and leading in the creation, delivery, and evaluation of key campaigns.You will ensure all planned objectives and outcomes are delivered on time and within budget, while identifying opportunities for cost savings and income generation. Additionally, you will help establish a strong reputation for the communications team internally and externally, based on measurable results and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of the council's communications strategy.
- Lead on the development, delivery, and evaluation of key campaigns.
- Ensure objectives and outcomes are achieved on time and on budget.
- Identify opportunities for budget savings and income generation.
- Promote the leadership and vision of the communications team.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar communications or campaigns manager role.
- Proven experience managing communications and marketing teams in large, complex organisations.
- Strong track record in creating, delivering, and evaluating effective marketing strategies, plans, and campaigns.
- Experience advising elected members on high-profile communications and campaign issues.
- Ability to manage and deliver multiple high-profile projects simultaneously.
- Expertise in developing and delivering multichannel campaigns across traditional and digital platforms.
Interested? Apply today by sending your updated CV, to join a team making a real difference.
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