Communications Officer (Change)

Thurrock Council

Salary: £39,027 – £44,463 per annum (pro rata – only if part‑time)

Grade: E

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date (Internal & External): 26th July 2026

Change can be exciting, messy, and everything in between

We’re looking for a Communications Officer (Change) who will be at the heart of our transformation work. You’ll turn big ideas into clear, engaging stories that people want to read, watch and share. You’ll play a key role in bringing our change programmes to life.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who understands how good communication helps change take root and stick. You will be curious and confident getting to grips with complex work, asking the right questions, and turning what you learn into clear, engaging content that people can understand and act on.

You will have experience of planning and delivering communications or campaigns, and a good sense of how to use different channels to reach the right people to spark conversation. Whether you are writing eye‑catching content, crafting sharp messages, or supporting a wider campaign, you’ll care about producing work that is clear, accurate, and makes an impact.

You will be organised and able to manage competing priorities, working with colleagues across services, project teams and senior leaders to keep things moving. You will also be comfortable building relationships, offering advice and working in a fast‑paced and sometimes sensitive environment.

Most importantly, you will care about helping people feel informed, involved and ready for what is changing.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

DBS Check: Not required for this post

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 9th July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Equal Opportunities

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

About Us

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of about 160,000 residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Contact

If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Martin John, Head of Communications at to arrange a call.

For further information, visit our website: Thurrock Council.