Communications Support Officer

Role Responsibility

Kent County Council is launching a new strategic statement which sets our policy agenda, shaping the way in which the County Council will work with communities as we continue to transform our services. This is an outstanding opportunity to be at the heart of communicating this change to our residents, supporting the Leader and senior elected Members to raise awareness of major initiatives and events across the County that matter to local people’s lives. 

We are looking for someone who can create engaging content across media and digital platforms, manage media relations, and support senior leaders at key events. You’ll help shape messaging, promote the Council’s work, and ensure communications are timely, clear and impactful. 

Key responsibilities:

• Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, and media releases
• Accompany senior leaders to events and manage media relations
• Produce visual assets including photography, video and graphics
• Draft briefings and identify positive stories
• Monitor and report on media and social media activity
• Participate in the out-of-hours media handling rota 

You’ll bring:

• Experience in PR and media, including working with journalists
• Excellent written and visual communication skills
• Confidence advising senior leaders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong digital and social media skills
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and resilience 

Join us and help shape how Kent County Council connects with its communities.

Contact Details

If you would like to find out more please contact KCC Corporate Communications Manager Lucy Mayor on 03000 416421 or email Lucy.mayor@kent.gov.uk 

Please note that applications close for this role on 25th August 2025 and interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 1 September.

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.