Senior Media and Communications Officer

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council works proactively with the media to ensure residents receive clear and accurate information about council services and priorities.

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 looking for a Senior Media and Communications Officer to support the delivery of the council’s media and external communications activity.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

• Respond to media enquiries and develop media opportunities.
• Draft press releases and communications materials.
• Support proactive media engagement around council initiatives.
• Monitor media coverage and support reporting.
• Work with campaign and content teams to ensure consistent messaging.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in media relations or communications.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience working with journalists or media outlets.
• The ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Additional Information

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

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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

Attachments

• Senior Media and Communications Officer G10.pdf