Communications Officer – Castle Point Borough Council
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2493 Public relations professionals Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Communications Officer - Castle Point Borough Council
Castle Point Borough Council
Permanent, Full Time
£34,811 up to £38,510 per annum
Location: Castle Point
Closing Date: 30th October 2026
How to apply: Jobs This role is being advertised on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Castle Point Borough Council website here. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via the Castle Point Borough Council website here
We are looking for a full-time Communications Officer to work at Castle Point Borough Council in the Policy, Performance & Customer team. This exciting role will lead the marketing and communications activity for the Find Your Active - Canvey Island Place Partnership, helping to drive initiatives that encourage residents to be more physically active and improve health and wellbeing across the borough.
Working closely with a wide range of internal teams, partners and community stakeholders, the postholder will develop and deliver engaging marketing and communications campaigns that raise awareness of local opportunities, increase participation in physical activity, and promote the services, programmes and activities available to local communities. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting behaviour change, strengthening community engagement, and helping to create a healthier, more active Canvey Island.
Key Skills And Abilities
Deliver effective day-to-day external and internal communications, including press releases and social media management.
Translate complex concepts into plain English with excellent literacy and attention to detail.
Act as a point of contact for media enquiries, managing both proactive and reactive media activity.
Persuade and influence managers and elected members toward appropriate courses of action regarding press responses.
Design visual content such as posters and digital images to support internal campaigns.
Ensure all communications activity aligns with corporate branding and accessibility guidelines.
Experience
Experience managing social media accounts, including content curation and analysis
Experience in handling media enquiries and developing relationships with journalists.
Any Other Desirable Experience
Experience in monitoring media coverage and using data to evaluate the effectiveness of messages.
Experience in commissioning design services and managing associated financial transactions.
Qualifications
Applicants should ideally hold a qualification in a relevant specialism.
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Ben Brook - [email protected]
The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.
Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus. Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
How to apply: Jobs This role is being advertised on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Castle Point Borough Council website here. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via the Castle Point Borough Council website here
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Essex County Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Public relations professionals (SOC 2493) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~38k in sample- Middle half £31,772–47,840
- Median £38,688
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Essex County Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2493 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.