Chorley Council
Head of Communications & Visitor Economy
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Head of Communications & Visitor Economy
Role: Head of Communications & Visitor Economy Location: Chorley and South Ribble Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent Salary: £72,441 Closing Date: 26 May 2026
This is a key leadership role responsible for how Chorley Council and South Ribble Council communicate, engage and promote their places.
As Head of Communications and Visitor Economy, you’ll lead the councils’ internal and external communications, oversee our cultural and heritage assets, and drive the development of our visitor economy offer. You’ll play a vital role in protecting our reputation and delivering high‑quality events across both boroughs.
What you’ll be getting up to Leading external communications across all media and council channels Developing and delivering a strong internal communications approach that keeps staff informed and engaged Managing and developing our cultural and heritage assets, including Astley Hall, South Ribble Museum and Worden Hall Leading the councils’ events programme to deliver high‑quality, safe and engaging events Protecting and promoting the councils’ brands and reputation Leading, developing and motivating high‑performing teams
Who we’re looking for You’ll be a confident and experienced leader who can operate effectively in a political and high‑profile environment. You’ll have: Significant experience of leading communications, cultural or related services Strong knowledge of reputation management and building a strong brand The ability to think strategically while delivering practical outcomes Proven leadership and management experience Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
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Other requirements This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility.
Our Benefits 36 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown) Hybrid/agile working from day one Local Government pension Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments Cashback website access for savings on brands you love Volunteering days Free parking
Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We’re always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you’re interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the “Contact Us” form on our careers website.
About Us At South Ribble Council, our mission is to provide a first-class service and improve the quality of life for our communities. Our staff are our greatest resource in helping us achieve this. They’re at the heart of everything we do and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services. Working Together We share a number of our services with Chorley Council. This allows for improved resilience across both councils and provides numerous benefits to our operations. Whilst some staff and back-end processes are shared between the Councils, both Councils still retain sovereignty and have separate strategies and corporate plans. Additional information Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date.
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