Communications and External Affairs Officer - Central London Forward
Date: 9 Jun 2025
Location: London, City of, London, City of, United Kingdom, United Kin
Company: City of London Corporation
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance
Salary: £44,500 per annum inclusive of all allowances (Actual salary £26,700)
Contractual Hours: 21 hours
Basis: Part-Time
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack
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About Central London Forward
Central London Forward (CLF) is a partnership of the 12 central London local authorities. We work together to support inclusive and sustainable growth across the sub-region—ensuring central London’s economy thrives and that residents benefit from the opportunities this creates.
Our team leads initiatives that cross borough boundaries, delivering over £75 million of employment support and shaping policy across key areas such as skills, transport, the creative economy, and digital connectivity. We do this through innovative policy work and by enabling collaboration between boroughs and a range of partners—from universities and employers to national politicians and charities.
About the Role
We are seeking a Communications and External Affairs Officer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about local government, policy, and London’s future.
You will lead and support communications activity that promotes CLF’s work to external audiences, including media, stakeholders, and political partners. This includes shaping press activity, managing media engagement, supporting events, producing high-quality communications materials, and advising senior leaders. You’ll help raise the profile of our work and play a vital role in building relationships that drive impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement a communications and external affairs strategy, including Parliamentary engagement.
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Lead communications for individual projects, identifying key messages, press angles, target audiences, and appropriate platforms.
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Prepare briefing materials and speaking notes for senior leaders within CLF and member boroughs.
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Identify, plan, and support a programme of relevant external events.
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Monitor Government policy developments, including consultations, Bills, and White Papers, and brief colleagues as appropriate.
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Liaise with communications teams across boroughs and partner organisations.
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Monitor the media and political landscape for stories and developments relevant to CLF’s work.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, creative, and politically aware, with a passion for public service and a strong grasp of how communications can influence policy and deliver impact.
Essential:
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Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
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Experience delivering successful communications and media campaigns.
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Strong editorial and writing skills for different audiences and platforms.
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Familiarity with tools such as Canva, WordPress, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Substack, and social media platforms like X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky.
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Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
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Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
Desirable:
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Experience interacting with the media and preparing colleagues for media engagements.
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Ability to write for and support senior leaders.
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Existing network of contacts in London and national media.
What We Offer
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Flexible part-time working (21 hours per week) with discussions welcome on how this is structured.
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A collaborative, ambitious team committed to making a difference for central London’s communities.
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The opportunity to shape how we communicate our work at a crucial time for the city and our boroughs.
Closing date: Midday 30th June 2025
Provisional Interview date: W/C 14th July 2025