Communication & Engagement Officer (Temporary) in Stroud

Job reference: REQ0293

Date posted: 09/07/2026

Apply by: 06/08/2026

Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud

Salary: £33,699 per annum (pay award pending)

Package: Excellent pension scheme, Flexi Working Scheme, Hybrid working approach, Employee Wellbeing Offer.

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week.

Basis: Temporary.

Job category/type: Housing Services.

Fixed Term until 31st March 2028

Ready to make some noise? Help us shape how we connect with thousands of residents across the Stroud District, bringing stories to life, building trust, and making sure every message lands with impact.

We’re on the hunt for a creative, energetic Communications and Engagement Officer who’s ready to take the lead in how our Housing Service speaks, listens, and connects. This isn’t your average comms role; it’s your chance to craft meaningful conversations, champion resident voices, and turn everyday updates into something people want to read.

So, what’s the role all about?

• You’ll be the driving force behind communications that are clear, engaging and impossible to ignore.
• From planning bold campaigns to creating standout content, you’ll use a mix of channels to keep residents informed, involved, and inspired.
• You’ll also play a key role in shaping how we tell the story of our housing services, spotlighting projects, explaining priorities, and making sure everything we share feels relevant, accessible and human.

In short: if you love turning information into impact and want your work to genuinely make a difference in people’s lives, then this is your moment.

What you will be doing:

• Design and deliver targeted communication campaigns that support housing priorities.
• Create engaging content including newsletters, digital content, publications and video.
• Translate complex housing information into clear and compelling messages.
• Maintain and develop housing webpages and support the shift towards digital services.
• Develop PR opportunities to showcase resident stories, services and successes.
• Support engagement activities including consultations, events and open days.
• Use insight and data to evaluate and improve communications.
• Work collaboratively with Housing teams and corporate communications colleagues.

About you:

• You will have experience in a communications, marketing or media role and be passionate about creating high-quality content that makes a difference.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience delivering communications through digital, print and social media.
• Ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Creative and proactive with attention to detail.

If you can see yourself being a part of this hardworking, supportive and resilient team, please apply today.

If you would like more information about the role, please email Ben Roberts, Principal Resident Engagement Officer at ben.roberts@stroud.gov.uk

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring. We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all.

Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.

Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place.