Communications Officer in Chesterfield

About the role

We are looking for a talented and creative Communications Officer to help tell the story of the East Midlands and the work of EMCCA. In this role, you will deliver first-class communications to communities across the region, working on high-profile campaigns that bring our priorities, initiatives and news to life. You will coordinate and deliver a wide range of communications activity across digital, social, print and traditional media, helping ensure our messages are clear, engaging and impactful. Working as part of a supportive and ambitious Communications Team, you will juggle multiple projects at once, collaborating with colleagues, partners and the media. If you are passionate about communications, full of ideas, and have a sharp eye for detail and storytelling, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Creating compelling communications aligned to EMCCA priorities and the Corporate Plan, translating complex strategies into clear and engaging messages.
• Delivering effective communications campaigns that drive public engagement and support positive behaviour change.
• Producing high-quality content for a range of channels, including websites, social media, email, print, and media releases.
• Supporting media relations activity, including responding to press enquiries, preparing materials, and contributing to media events, launches and interviews.
• Using insight, data and evidence to shape communications activity and evaluate campaign effectiveness.
• Supporting internal communications through creative campaigns and materials that engage staff and align colleagues with EMCCA's vision.
• Working in partnership with communications teams across local authorities and the wider public sector to deliver coordinated campaigns.
• Acting as a brand champion, ensuring all communications meet EMCCA brand standards.
• Ensuring all activity complies with legal, regulatory and organisational requirements, including local government publicity rules, copyright and data protection.
• Attending out-of-hours events when required.

This role does not have direct line management responsibility.

What we are looking for

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with experience producing tailored content for web, social media and diverse audiences.
• Proven experience planning, delivering and evaluating marketing or communications campaigns across digital and social channels.
• Media and PR experience, including working with journalists, developing media stories and supporting press activity.
• Strong understanding of social media as an engagement, promotional and advertising channel.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience in photography and basic video production for digital communications.
• Experience working in local government, the public sector or the third sector.
• Strong digital skills, including use of CMS platforms, email marketing tools, design software, digital advertising tools and analytics (e.g. Google Analytics).
• A qualification in marketing, communications, business or a related field.

Our values

We are a values-led organisation, and how we work matters as much as what we deliver. Our values are:

• Lifting our region – putting wider outcomes first and being a passionate advocate for place and people.
• Working together – building strong relationships, providing constructive challenge and bringing partners together.
• Making an impact – turning ideas into action and delivering real change with limited resources.
• Being human – valuing diverse perspectives and connecting with people in an authentic, inclusive way.

These values shape our culture and guide how we work with each other and our stakeholders.

About EMCCA

Our mission is to deliver long-term, systemic impact for the people, businesses and places of the East Midlands. Our vision is a region that is more prosperous, sustainable and fairer - built on strong partnerships and systems leadership.

Projected Interview Date: Closing Date: 17/03/2026