Communications Officer
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,424.00 to £32,060.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 31424 - 32060 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cirencester , GL7 1PX |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAR20243274 |
Summary
Communications OfficerCirencester37 hours per week, permanent £31,424 - £32,060 per annum
Are you looking for an exciting role in communications and marketing that really makes a difference?
About the role…
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Communications Officer to join our award-winning Communications and Marketing Team.We are looking for a talented individual with the drive to constantly improve and innovate so that we can deliver exciting and engaging communications. We want someone who can think outside the box and push boundaries. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be creative and make a real difference in local government comms.
You will be delivering a wide range of communications and marketing from Instagram reels to engage with young people, flying drones to make engaging films to responding to media enquiries from national papers. The work will be exciting and varied with each day bringing new challenges that will keep you on your toes and provide you with an opportunity to try new approaches, explore new platforms and deliver brilliant work.
As part of the role, you will get the chance to use all the skills of a modern communicator including working with the media, delivering impactful campaigns and producing engaging social media content. You would do this as part of a wider collaborative team where you will have a real opportunity to develop new skills, grow as a professional and help us re-think the way we communicate to help people and get our message across.
You will be helping to tell residents about the work being delivered by the council and engaging them in crucial topics that impact people's day to day lives. Cotswold District Council is an ambitious council with a clear plan to improve the area and tackle some of the issues facing our communities whether that be responding to the climate emergency, providing affordable housing to local people, building a green economy or helping grow our communities. You would play a key role in helping us achieve these ambitious goals.
You will need…
Demonstrable understanding and experience of effective communications techniques, practices and current thinking including social media and other digital channels
Experience in managing media enquiries and engagement
A relevant professional communications qualifications in public relations, marketing or related field, a degree in relevant subject area or relevant experience
Special Conditions…
Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament
You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (Cotswold District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services.
Publica is a unique place to work – we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.
What can we do for you…
Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Are you looking for an exciting role in communications and marketing that really makes a difference?
About the role…
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Communications Officer to join our award-winning Communications and Marketing Team.We are looking for a talented individual with the drive to constantly improve and innovate so that we can deliver exciting and engaging communications. We want someone who can think outside the box and push boundaries. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be creative and make a real difference in local government comms.
You will be delivering a wide range of communications and marketing from Instagram reels to engage with young people, flying drones to make engaging films to responding to media enquiries from national papers. The work will be exciting and varied with each day bringing new challenges that will keep you on your toes and provide you with an opportunity to try new approaches, explore new platforms and deliver brilliant work.
As part of the role, you will get the chance to use all the skills of a modern communicator including working with the media, delivering impactful campaigns and producing engaging social media content. You would do this as part of a wider collaborative team where you will have a real opportunity to develop new skills, grow as a professional and help us re-think the way we communicate to help people and get our message across.
You will be helping to tell residents about the work being delivered by the council and engaging them in crucial topics that impact people's day to day lives. Cotswold District Council is an ambitious council with a clear plan to improve the area and tackle some of the issues facing our communities whether that be responding to the climate emergency, providing affordable housing to local people, building a green economy or helping grow our communities. You would play a key role in helping us achieve these ambitious goals.
You will need…
Demonstrable understanding and experience of effective communications techniques, practices and current thinking including social media and other digital channels
Experience in managing media enquiries and engagement
A relevant professional communications qualifications in public relations, marketing or related field, a degree in relevant subject area or relevant experience
Special Conditions…
Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament
You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (Cotswold District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services.
Publica is a unique place to work – we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.
What can we do for you…
Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.