Back to jobs

Communications Manager

Please note, the recruitment for this role is being administered by the Local Government Association on behalf of Local Partnerships LLP.

Employer:                  Local Partnerships

Location:                    Home-based, with regular travel to London and nationwide events

Salary:                        £44,000 – £57,000 (depending on experience)

Closing Date:            3 October 2025

Employment Type:   Permanent

Hours Per week:       35

​

About Us

Local Partnerships is a not-for-profit consultancy, proud to be working within the public sector on complex projects such as homelessness / climate / health & social care / energy / infrastructure / waste – and many others!

Our teams offer extensive technical, commercial and procurement experience gained across public and private sector environments. We use this experience to help our clients solve complex issues, plan strategies, manage programmes effectively and help them to deliver proposals successfully. What we do matters to your community!

Read up on some of the amazing projects we are working on by clicking the link :Our 2024-25 Impact Report is here! - Local Partnerships

About the Role

Do you thrive at the intersection of public affairs and media relations?

Local Partnerships is seeking a skilled Communications Manager to shape our external voice, build influential relationships, and ensure our work is front of mind with decision-makers across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing communications function and play a pivotal role in strengthening our reputation and influence in a rapidly changing political landscape.

What We're Looking For

What we’re looking for

This is a hands-on role – from drafting copy to supporting events, you’ll be at the forefront of making our communications strategy a success.

As our Communications Manager, you’ll:

  • Lead proactive public affairs strategies, monitoring policy developments, advising senior leaders, and representing our interests with government and sector stakeholders.

  • Manage media relations – handling press inquiries, pitching stories, and drafting press releases and briefings to amplify our impact.

  • Deliver integrated campaigns that raise awareness of Local Partnerships’ work and showcase our value to the public sector.

  • Oversee our brand, digital presence and content pipelines, ensuring a clear, consistent and influential voice across channels.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, journalists, partners and sector leaders.

  • Deputise for the Communications Director and line manage a Communications Officer, while coordinating external suppliers.

  • Proven experience in public affairs, media relations and strategic communications.

  • Excellent judgement and writing skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

  • Strong digital know-how, including analytics, CMS, and social media management.

  • Confidence managing multiple priorities and leading teams or contractors.

To Apply

If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.

We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:

1. Public Affairs & Media Relations Experience

  • Candidate has had roles involving government engagement, policy monitoring, lobbying, or press/media handling.

  • Indicators: drafted press releases, handled media inquiries, built relationships with policymakers.

2. Campaign Delivery & Content Creation

  • Evidence of designing, leading or supporting multi-channel campaigns.

  • Indicators: led national campaign, managed content pipeline, increased engagement by X%.

3. Digital Communications & Brand Management

  • Specific tools and platforms listed (e.g. CMS, analytics, SEO, social scheduling tools).

  • Indicators: grew website traffic, oversaw social media strategy, managed brand guidelines.

4. Leadership & Resource Management

  • Line management experience or contractor/supplier oversight.

  • Indicators: managed team of X, commissioned external agencies, deputised for director.

5. Stakeholder & Relationship Management

  • Signs of exposure to senior stakeholders or partnership working, but it’s hard to judge the quality of those relationships.

  • Indicators: worked with government departments, partnered with sector leaders.

6. Core Skills & Professionalism

  • Excellent writing skills (clarity of the CV itself, published work if included).

  • Professional qualifications (e.g. CIM) or equivalent practical experience.

​

Why Join Us?

At Local Partnerships, you’ll work at the forefront of public sector change, shaping the conversation and strengthening our voice with policymakers and the media. We are a flexible, inclusive employer with a values-led culture and a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Click on the link below to read the job descriptions in full and then apply for the role.

​

Communications Manager - Job Description
​

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about public affairs and media relations, and want to help strengthen our profile across government and the public sector, we’d love to hear from you.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, transgender identity, religion or belief.