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Senior Internal Communications Officer

Salford City Council

Chorley Road, Salford, M275DACloses: 08/06/2026

Are you ready to take your passion for storytelling and eye catching communications to the next level? Salford City Council is seeking a talented communications professional for an exciting and significant senior role within our communications team.

We are a dynamic city of sustained growth and strong leadership and an authority with a focus on investing in its people to deliver the best services to residents and communities. You will be supported by an energetic, creative team, backed by a can do attitude and opportunity to make your mark.


As Senior Internal Communications Officer at Salford City Council, you will lead the strategic approach to internal communication across the organisation, shaping how we engage, inform and connect with more than 4,500 colleagues working across desk based, frontline and essential service roles.

You will work closely with the Head of Communications, Corporate Management Team and senior leaders to provide expert internal communications advice and leadership. You will be responsible for ensuring that internal communications are clear, inclusive and aligned to the council’s priorities, values and culture, using a blend of digital channels, face to face engagement and creative storytelling.

This role plays a critical part in supporting organisational change and transformation, ensuring that colleagues understand key decisions, feel part of a shared mission and have the information they need to deliver for Salford’s residents. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the organisation and to bring consistency, clarity and energy to internal communications across the council.

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Supporting Documents

Salford City Council Interim Communications Strategy
Senior Internal Communications