Communications and Marketing Manager

We are seeking a Communications and Marketing Manager to shape how our work is seen, understood and engaged with across local government and public policy. This role will lead the day-to-day delivery of our communications and marketing activity at a moment of growing influence and impact for the organisation.

Working horizontally across New Local s practice, membership, policy and events work, the postholder will help ensure our ideas, relationships and activity are brought together coherently and effectively for our audiences. You will play a central role in developing compelling stories from our research, practice and partnerships, including the work of member councils. To do this, an interest in and understanding of the changing relationship between citizens and the state at a local level will be an important asset.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced communications professional who combines strong editorial and digital skills with a willingness to think strategically, sound judgement and creativity. Success will be measured not just by the quality of individual outputs, but by the extent to which New Local s communications feel joined-up, collaborative and mutually reinforcing across teams, extending the reach, influence and impact of our work.

Your job will include:

• Leading and delivering New Local s communications and marketing activity, aligning content, channels and campaigns with organisational priorities and positioning.

• Planning and coordinating communications for key publications, events, campaigns and moments, managing an editorial calendar that brings together policy, practice, membership and external opportunities.

• Overseeing New Local s digital presence, including the website, newsletters and social media, ensuring content is timely, engaging and high quality.

• Working horizontally across teams to align messaging and identify shared stories, shaping joined-up communications that support membership growth, events, partnerships and policy influence.

• Creating and commissioning high-quality content and assets, including written content, design and digital materials, drawing out strong stories from members and partners.

• Using media, insight and data to extend reach and impact, supporting press engagement, monitoring performance and continuously improving communications activity.

And more As part of a small, friendly organisation you ll have the opportunity to participate in other activities and support the wider development and delivery of New Local s vision and strategy.

Please visit our website for the full job description and details on how to apply.

Candidates will be contacted for interview by Monday 9 February 2026.

First round interviews will include a task and will take place online on 16 and 17 February 2026

Second round interviews will take place on Thursday 26 February and Monday 2 March 2026.