Communications and Media Officer
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,771 to £45,091 per month |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX1 1ND |
| Company: | Oxfordshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OCC/TP/1285/1753 |
Summary
About Us
The successful candidate will be joining an experienced team of professionals insupporting the council’s communications needs.We showcase the work of services including social care for adults and children, highways and transport, fire and rescue, trading standards, education, public health, cultural services (including libraries), waste disposal and many others.In 2024, we dealt with more than 2,000 media enquiries as well as consistently placing positive news about the council in the local, trade and national media, producing our own video and social media content – working hand in hand with colleagues across the communications team on campaigns.
About the Role
Reporting to the communications and media manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of delivering communications for a directorate at the council while alsosupporting the whole team. You will often have to work to tight deadlines andrespond quickly and nimbly while managing heavy workloads.
About you
The successful candidate will have substantial relevant professional communications experience including working with/within the media.You will be able to operate in a deadlinedriven environment, be politically aware, adept with new forms of media and digital content, while having a strong base of excellent writing skills and news sense.
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job here contributes to improving the lives of residents in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong, flexible working culture and wesupport agile working. We offer learning and development opportunities tosupport your ongoing development
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us.You will also have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies, including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Ourcommitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
Ourcommitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Ourcommitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Ourcommitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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