Communications Officer

Overview

Job title: Communications Officer

Salary: PO2 £ 39,862 – £42,839

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8BB
. Hybrid working is available.

Migration Yorkshire is seeking a Communications Officer to help share impartial, accessible information about migration and its impact on local communities. The role focuses on explaining complex, sensitive topics in clear terms and supporting audiences to make informed, evidence-based choices about design and delivery of services.

Leeds City Council is one of the region’s largest employers. We aim to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

As a Communications Officer, you will bring to the role:

• Experience of using a website content management system such as Drupal
• Good knowledge of at least one design and image/editing software package such as In Design
• Instinct to spot and develop a good story
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Enthusiasm about the integration of migrants and ensuring that the Yorkshire and Humber region benefits from migration

We create a lot of information across the team and need someone to help us do this clearly, consistently, and in ways that keep our audiences interested. You will work with our Drupal CMS, develop our social media presence, and upskill colleagues who support communications work.

The role sits within the Migration Yorkshire team — part of the policy, research, communications and statistics function. Migration Yorkshire provides leadership, coordination, evidence and practical assistance to organisations across local, regional and national levels to improve understanding and integration of migrants and maximise opportunities for all.

Migration Yorkshire is a partnership of councils working across the Yorkshire and Humber region and is based in Leeds. We are politically neutral and do not engage in campaigning.

We pride ourselves on a strong employee experience and offer benefits including:

• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to service requirements
• A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• A range of staff benefits to support wellbeing and financial security

Please complete the online application form and read our guidance for completing your application. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Pip Tyler, Policy and Research Manager. Call  or email pip.tyl

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from women, carers, veterans, LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care-experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. You must evidence your right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or with the appropriate visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider eligibility for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying.

Check you meet the salary and eligibility criteria before applying.

Job Purpose: The post holder will work flexibly across Migration Yorkshire’s communications functions, with a focus on maintaining the website, preparing materials for publication, responding to partners, and developing social media and visual content. You will be part of the Migration Yorkshire team and support the organisation’s communications objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Help to develop and coordinate communications plans across the team in line with messaging, style and branding guidelines and funder requirements
• Write and design informative material in a range of styles for diverse audiences (newsletters, stories, blogs, press releases, etc.)
• Develop Migration Yorkshire’s social media strategy and profile; publish content, respond to queries,…