Communications Officer (Fixed Term or Secondment)

Communications Officer

Band E, £39,481 to £45,529 per annum

Up to 12 months fixed-term contract or secondment (maternity cover) – 37 hours per week

Solihull Council House, Solihull (B91 3QB)

Do you have excellent PR and communication skills?

Ready for a new challenge?

Solihull Council is looking for a talented and experienced communicator to join its central communications team, supporting the work of its employment and skills team.

You will bring top notch communication skills and proven experience in a paid communications role, ideally within a complex public sector or partnership environment.

In this role you will develop communication plans and strategies to support various campaigns and initiatives. You will also create engaging content for use across a variety of channels.

Confident working with a range of partners and stakeholders, you will be able to produce clear, engaging written content for different audiences and channels. You will also have practical experience of using social media and digital communications to support campaigns, share key messages and encourage engagement.

Working on a hybrid basis with an office base in Solihull town centre, the job is a varied mix of communications, PR and marketing, with a little consultation and engagement thrown in.

The job is a fantastic opportunity to develop and extend communication skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Please apply using your own words, and if you have any specific questions about the post, or about the recruitment process please email: comms@solihull.gov.uk with the subject line “communications officer question”.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete an online test. Successful applicants will be then invited to take part in further assessments and an interview on Tuesday 15 December 2026.

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