Communications Manager Hours: 37 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: York, Hybrid Working ,
Communications Manager
Salary: £49,817 - £54,143
Hours: 37 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: York, Hybrid Working
The Organisation
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.
The Opportunity
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Communications Manager.
As Communications Manager, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering the communications that support the Mayor's vision and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's ambitious programme of work. Working closely with senior leaders, elected members and the Mayor's Office, you will lead strategic communications activity across a diverse portfolio, helping to promote key initiatives, engage stakeholders and build public understanding of the Combined Authority's priorities. You will provide expert communications advice on complex and high-profile issues, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent and aligned with organisational objectives.
Reporting to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, you will lead the development and delivery of integrated communications campaigns, manage media relations, oversee digital and content activity, and support effective stakeholder engagement. You will also manage and develop a team of communications professionals, driving high standards of performance and creativity. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a politically aware and fast-evolving environment, where your work will have a direct impact on the reputation of the organisation and the successful delivery of programmes that make a difference to communities, businesses and residents across York and North Yorkshire.
What You Will Bring
You will be an experienced communications professional with a strong track record of delivering successful campaigns, managing media relations and providing expert communications advice to senior stakeholders. Comfortable operating in a high-profile and politically sensitive environment, you'll combine strategic thinking with excellent delivery skills to ensure communications have a measurable impact.
You will also bring:
You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us can be found here; Careers at York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority: Work for us
To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk
Key Documents:
Job Description.docx
Contact and Apply
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Chris Burton christopher.burton@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.
Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
Key Dates:
Closing date: Monday 2nd November
Interview date: w/c 9th November
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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Communications Manager
Communications Manager
Salary: £49,817 - £54,143
Hours: 37 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: York, Hybrid Working
The Organisation
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.
The Opportunity
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Communications Manager.
As Communications Manager, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering the communications that support the Mayor's vision and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's ambitious programme of work. Working closely with senior leaders, elected members and the Mayor's Office, you will lead strategic communications activity across a diverse portfolio, helping to promote key initiatives, engage stakeholders and build public understanding of the Combined Authority's priorities. You will provide expert communications advice on complex and high-profile issues, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent and aligned with organisational objectives.
Reporting to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, you will lead the development and delivery of integrated communications campaigns, manage media relations, oversee digital and content activity, and support effective stakeholder engagement. You will also manage and develop a team of communications professionals, driving high standards of performance and creativity. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a politically aware and fast-evolving environment, where your work will have a direct impact on the reputation of the organisation and the successful delivery of programmes that make a difference to communities, businesses and residents across York and North Yorkshire.
What You Will Bring
You will be an experienced communications professional with a strong track record of delivering successful campaigns, managing media relations and providing expert communications advice to senior stakeholders. Comfortable operating in a high-profile and politically sensitive environment, you'll combine strategic thinking with excellent delivery skills to ensure communications have a measurable impact.
You will also bring:
You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us can be found here; Careers at York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority: Work for us
To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk
Key Documents:
Job Description.docx
Contact and Apply
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Chris Burton christopher.burton@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.
Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
Key Dates:
Closing date: Monday 2nd November
Interview date: w/c 9th November
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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Communications Manager
Salary: £49,817 - £54,143
Posted: 12/10/2026
Closing date: 02/11/2026
Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)
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