Campaigns Manager

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council runs a wide range of communications campaigns to support services, inform residents and encourage engagement with council initiatives. The Communications team, within Strategy and Communities, leads the council’s approach to communications, campaigns, media relations and digital content. The team works across the organisation to ensure that council priorities are communicated clearly, residents can access information about services and initiatives, and communications activity supports meaningful engagement and impact. We are seeking a Campaigns Manager to lead the development and delivery of communications campaigns across Southwark.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will: • Lead the planning and delivery of innovative, impactful communications campaigns supporting council priorities. • Use audience insight and data to shape campaign strategies. • Coordinate communications activity across multiple channels including digital, media and community engagement. • Work closely with services to ensure campaigns support policy and service objectives. • Monitor campaign performance and adapt activity based on results. • Ensure campaigns are accessible and reach diverse communities.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has: • Experience managing communications or public engagement campaigns. • Strong planning and project management skills. • Experience using data and audience insight to shape communications activity. • Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. • The ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

Benefits

Working for Southwark Council – Southwark

Attachments

• Campaigns Manager G12.pdf