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Vacancy Details:
Career Grade G £38,220 to £41,771 per annum
Full time / permanent
Flexible / hybrid working
Closing date 17th May 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy multi-disciplinary coastal management team managing coastal flood and erosion risk on the south coast.
Coastal Partners provides a Coastal Management Service to five Local Authorities that reduces the risks to people, the developed and natural environment from coastal flooding and erosion. Our area includes three major harbours of significant environmental importance and over 246km of coastline.
With several major coastal management projects reaching critical stages, we are seeking an experienced Communications Officer to lead targeted, proactive communications, strengthen engagement with communities and support our growing programme of work.
You will work closely with coastal engineers, designers and contractors to create clear and consistent messaging across a variety of communication channels. A key part of the role will be maintaining a project communication plan that reflects current priorities, supports effective joint working and delivers comms campaigns, events and community engagement activities.
You will create content for websites, social media, press releases and reports, translating technical information into messages to resonate with diverse audiences. This role suits a creative, confident communicator with proven experience in public engagement or communications and the ability to manage multiple projects while delivering impactful, targeted communications.
The role requires a degree level qualification in Media, Marketing or a related discipline, supported by a strong track record of relevant experience. Experience working within local government, government agencies or the coastal management sector is desirable.
We are a dynamic service with a fresh and optimistic approach to meeting challenges and opportunities and are committed to developing our people through training and support to offer a varied experience.
For more information about us please visit https://coastalpartners.org.uk/join-the-team or our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coastalpartners/videos
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Spencer Dawson, Senior Communications & Marketing Officer on 07435 280533 or email spencer.dawson@havant.gov.uk