Senior Media Officer

Closing Date: 17th August 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £47,976 - £50,865 Hours: 35 per week An exciting opportunity has opened up to join Stirling Council’s Executive Office and Communications Service as a Senior Communications Officer. We’re looking for someone with the right experience to hit the ground running, coupled with the passion, skills and drive to help the council achieve its strategic objectives and create engaged, empowered and thriving communities. As part of the Communications Team that sits within the Executive Office and Communications Service, you will be at the heart of the council and support services across the organisation as well as key partners.   You will ensure that council publicity, promotion and communications activity is planned, consistent, high-quality and in line with appropriate policies and regulations.  You will be a storyteller that can create clear and compelling content for various audiences, develop and execute comprehensive communications plans and lead on campaigns.  An ability for using a wide range of digital channels, including social media, is essential along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.  You will have proven experience of media relations and be expected to handle media enquiries, seek out proactive opportunities for publicity and advise staff and partners on communications activity.  Working in a fast-paced environment, you will need to be well organised, be able to prioritise tasks and have a ‘can do’ attitude, providing creative and innovative solutions to maximise positive coverage and reach. You will also be a natural team player and have strong interpersonal skills.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake Level 1 Disclosure check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.  Job Description [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/a2mh5d03/senior_communications_officer_je11_28072026_3021.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf]  The Benefits  * 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. * Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week * Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached  * Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ [https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/] * Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service  * Carers Leave  * Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave  * Access to Health & Wellbeing support  * Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development  * Cycle to Work Scheme  * Lift share Scheme  * Car Lease Scheme  * Technology Benefit Scheme