MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS GET HULL ACTIVE
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,363 to £39,152 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | HU1 1HJ |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 33456 |
Summary
The role is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028, with any extension dependent on securing further funding.
Are you a creative communicator bursting with ideas?
Do you believe in the power of storytelling to inspire change?
Are you passionate about health, community, and helping people move more?
Do you love working in partnership and shaping messages that make a difference?
If the answer is yes – we need you!
Active Hull is on an exciting journey to transform how our city thinks, feels and talks about physical activity. We want moving more to become everyone’s business, part of everyday life, for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. To help us make this happen, we’re looking for a dynamic Marketing and Communications Officer to join Team Hull.
In this key role, you will lead the development and delivery of Active Hull’s marketing and communications activity, helping bring our Physical Activity Strategy to life. You’ll craft powerful campaigns, shape compelling content, and make sure our messages reach the communities who need them most.
From managing digital and social media channels, to producing high‑quality promotional materials, to elevating Active Hull’s profile locally, regionally and nationally you will be at the heart of how our story is told.
You’ll work closely with partners across the council, health, voluntary and community sectors to ensure our communications are joined‑up, meaningful and rooted in the lived experiences of Hull’s residents.
Why join us?
You’ll be joining a movement focused on tackling the root causes of inactivity and inequality. You’ll help shape a systems‑wide approach that embeds physical activity into Hull’s places, culture and infrastructure.
As part of a passionate and supportive team, you will have the freedom to innovate, collaborate and drive creative change.
We’re looking for someone who is:
A strong communicator with excellent copywriting and digital media skills
Creative, proactive and able to manage multiple projects
Confident in developing and evaluating marketing plans
Skilled at building relationships with diverse partners and communities
Adaptable, motivated and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Committed to equality, inclusion and enabling residents to shape what we do
Useful information:
https://youtu.be/VBCvB-NZ-Og Sport England Video about Place based work: Support to unite sector in place-based work | Sport England
Community plan | Hull Hull’s Community Plan: Hull Community Plan 2024 – 2034
This role is hosted by Hull CC, the successful applicant will work from different bases, including from voluntary and health sector partners bases, to help support the development of relationships, partnership working and integration to achieve our goal.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Nicholson, Partnership Development Coordinator on 07843 401 174 or helen.nicholson@hullcc.gov.ukPlease ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. Interviews will be held week commencing 11 March 2026.
Are you a creative communicator bursting with ideas?
Do you believe in the power of storytelling to inspire change?
Are you passionate about health, community, and helping people move more?
Do you love working in partnership and shaping messages that make a difference?
If the answer is yes – we need you!
Active Hull is on an exciting journey to transform how our city thinks, feels and talks about physical activity. We want moving more to become everyone’s business, part of everyday life, for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. To help us make this happen, we’re looking for a dynamic Marketing and Communications Officer to join Team Hull.
In this key role, you will lead the development and delivery of Active Hull’s marketing and communications activity, helping bring our Physical Activity Strategy to life. You’ll craft powerful campaigns, shape compelling content, and make sure our messages reach the communities who need them most.
From managing digital and social media channels, to producing high‑quality promotional materials, to elevating Active Hull’s profile locally, regionally and nationally you will be at the heart of how our story is told.
You’ll work closely with partners across the council, health, voluntary and community sectors to ensure our communications are joined‑up, meaningful and rooted in the lived experiences of Hull’s residents.
Why join us?
You’ll be joining a movement focused on tackling the root causes of inactivity and inequality. You’ll help shape a systems‑wide approach that embeds physical activity into Hull’s places, culture and infrastructure.
As part of a passionate and supportive team, you will have the freedom to innovate, collaborate and drive creative change.
We’re looking for someone who is:
A strong communicator with excellent copywriting and digital media skills
Creative, proactive and able to manage multiple projects
Confident in developing and evaluating marketing plans
Skilled at building relationships with diverse partners and communities
Adaptable, motivated and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Committed to equality, inclusion and enabling residents to shape what we do
Useful information:
https://youtu.be/VBCvB-NZ-Og Sport England Video about Place based work: Support to unite sector in place-based work | Sport England
Community plan | Hull Hull’s Community Plan: Hull Community Plan 2024 – 2034
This role is hosted by Hull CC, the successful applicant will work from different bases, including from voluntary and health sector partners bases, to help support the development of relationships, partnership working and integration to achieve our goal.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Nicholson, Partnership Development Coordinator on 07843 401 174 or helen.nicholson@hullcc.gov.ukPlease ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. Interviews will be held week commencing 11 March 2026.
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