At a Glance
- Tasks: Support creative communications activities and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join West Northants Council, a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace new challenges in a supportive team focused on growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career in communications while making a real difference in local communities.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, creative individuals with strong writing skills and a passion for storytelling.
The predicted salary is between 26083 - 26495 £ per year.
Overview
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people and the opportunities we create together.
As a Communications Intern (12‑month FTC), you’ll kick‑start your career in a fast‑paced and creative communications environment, gaining valuable hands‑on experience while supporting the promotion of services that make a real difference to local communities.
You’ll work as part of our Communications Team and gain exposure to media relations, social media, marketing, internal communications and events.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is eager to learn, develop new skills and make a meaningful contribution within a supportive and collaborative team.
Responsibilities
- Support a variety of communications activities, drafting social media content, press releases, internal communications and digital content.
- Assist in the planning and execution of campaigns, events and newsletters.
- Monitor media coverage and build relationships with colleagues across the organisation.
- Help produce briefings and support the promotion of services that benefit local communities.
- Gain practical experience across multiple communication channels and develop a broad understanding of how communications support a large, complex organisation.
Qualifications
- Enthusiastic, creative and keen to build a career in communications.
- Strong writing skills with an eye for detail and confidence communicating with a wide range of people.
- Experience with storytelling, social media or creating engaging content, through education, voluntary work or personal projects.
- Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to embrace new challenges.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of £26,083 to £26,495 per annum, 37 working hours per week, and a full‑time contract.
Benefits include employee discounts, professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture focused on the THRIVE values (Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate, Empower).
About Us
West Northants Council is committed to diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion.
We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.
Our vision is to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early in case of a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.
If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants. gov. uk.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
- Job Title: Communications Intern (12‑month FTC)
- Working Hours: 37 per week
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Job Category: Communications / Marketing & PR
- Location: Northampton, United Kingdom
- Closing Date: 19 July 2026
- Job Reference: Ref/162341/8890
- Posted Date: 6 July 2026
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