We're an employer that pays the real living wage.
Communications
Tell the Cumberland story, connect with our communities and keep our audiences informed. Develop public information campaigns, manage employee newsletters and manage our public brand.
Our People. The Place. Your Potential.
Image
Working in Communications at Cumberland
Choosing a career in communications at Cumberland Council offers a unique blend of impact and creativity. Here’s why you should consider it:
Working in Communications, means you’ll directly influence how information reaches residents, businesses, and stakeholders. Your work shapes public perception, drives engagement, and fosters community connections.
Diverse Responsibilities: You’ll handle various aspects, including media relations, content creation, social media management, and public relations. Whether it’s crafting press releases, managing digital channels, or designing campaigns, your role is dynamic and essential.
Strategic Influence: Your expertise will guide senior officers and elected members. By providing strategic advice, you’ll contribute to decision-making, policy development, and positive outcomes for the community.
Remember, in the world of communications, every word matters—it’s where information meets impact.
Image
Why Join Our Communications Team
Take a look at the key reasons why you should decide to work in communications for Cumberland Council.
Thinking about joining Cumberland Council's Communications Team? Here's why you totally should:
You'll make an impact as the voice that keeps our community in the know. You'll grow your skills as you dive into all things comms – from PR to social media, you'll do it all. You'll never be bored as every day’s different with exciting projects to tackle. You'll be able to get creative, dream up and execute cool campaigns using the latest tools. You'll enjoy a good work-life balance in a supportive environment with great benefits. You'll feel connected as you see the real impact of your work on our awesome community. You'll keep learning with opportunities for training and development. And most importantly, you'll get to be you! We're an inclusive team where everyone's valued.
Ready to make a difference and grow your career? Join us!
Staff Benefits
Fair Pay
Great Holidays
Enjoy 25 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years) plus 8 bank holidays on top.
Better Retirement
Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and build an inflation-linked defined-benefit pension.
Learning & Development
Build your skills and advance your career with our development options including weekly development time, informal training and formal qualifications (where applicable).
Flexible Working
We’re proud to offer a range of flexible working options whether that’s through varied hours, hybrid working or flexi-time.
*flexibility is dependent on the needs of the role
Image
Meet Bridget Slee
Communications Officer
"Working in Cumberland Council’s Communications Team is challenging and rewarding. There’s variety in every day, whether we are engaging with our workforce, planning external communication campaigns, or handling press enquiries. The work we do has a direct impact on the council's reputation and workforce engagement."
"We are always looking to the future to help the council foresee and prepare for what’s around the corner. It’s great to be part of an organisation that’s open to new ideas, and encourages challenging the status quo."