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Senior Communications Officer
| Posting date: | 24 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,573 to £40,607 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2025 |
| Location: | Addlestone, Surrey |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Runnymede Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2401CX |
Summary
Senior Communications Officer
£36,573 - £40,607 (Grade 10)
37 hours
Are you looking to expand your career and move upwards in your communications career?
About the role
Runnymede Borough Council is recruiting a Senior Communications Officer. Our Communications team is three people including this role so your input will be crucial and valued. You’ll work across social media, intranet management, newsletters, campaigns, press releases, video production and more. Working quickly and accurately, changing priorities and being a genuine team player and contributor are vital.
In return you’ll receive support and training to fine tune your skills, develop knowledge of the sector and use the platforms we operate every day, as well as to develop confidence and people management ability.
About you
The role would suit someone who:
Enjoys working at the centre of an organisation and is confident giving advice, thinking on their feet and making recommendations, as well as providing and receiving constructive feedback.
Likes a fast-paced environment, is adaptable and interested in both internal and external communications.
Is experienced in Meta Business Suite, SharePoint, Teams and LinkedIn.
Can handle a wide and varied workload and operates at consistent high standards.
Thinks creatively about how to tell stories and writes or creates content across multiple channels.
About Runnymede
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.
Benefits
Hybrid working, generally 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave
28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
Excellent Pension Scheme
Free Parking
Training and development opportunities
Payment of one professional membership per annum
Cycle to work + further related discounts
Season ticket loan
Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service
Mileage allowance
How to apply
Please submit your application via Jobs Go Public, including your CV and covering letter/personal statement. The personal statement can be up to 1,500 words and should set out:
examples of how you meet the job description and person specification,
why you want to work in local government communications,
what you could bring to the team and what you hope to gain from this job, and
examples of previous work you are particularly proud of.
Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2025 at 11.59pm
Interviews: 13 and 14 February in person in Addlestone, Surrey.
If you are selected for interview you will be expected to bring a portfolio of original print or digital work which demonstrates your skills and abilities.
If you would like to chat informally and confidentially about this role, contact Peter Le Riche, Head of Communications, Runnymede Borough Council via LinkedIn.
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.
£36,573 - £40,607 (Grade 10)
37 hours
Are you looking to expand your career and move upwards in your communications career?
About the role
Runnymede Borough Council is recruiting a Senior Communications Officer. Our Communications team is three people including this role so your input will be crucial and valued. You’ll work across social media, intranet management, newsletters, campaigns, press releases, video production and more. Working quickly and accurately, changing priorities and being a genuine team player and contributor are vital.
In return you’ll receive support and training to fine tune your skills, develop knowledge of the sector and use the platforms we operate every day, as well as to develop confidence and people management ability.
About you
The role would suit someone who:
Enjoys working at the centre of an organisation and is confident giving advice, thinking on their feet and making recommendations, as well as providing and receiving constructive feedback.
Likes a fast-paced environment, is adaptable and interested in both internal and external communications.
Is experienced in Meta Business Suite, SharePoint, Teams and LinkedIn.
Can handle a wide and varied workload and operates at consistent high standards.
Thinks creatively about how to tell stories and writes or creates content across multiple channels.
About Runnymede
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.
Benefits
Hybrid working, generally 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave
28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
Excellent Pension Scheme
Free Parking
Training and development opportunities
Payment of one professional membership per annum
Cycle to work + further related discounts
Season ticket loan
Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service
Mileage allowance
How to apply
Please submit your application via Jobs Go Public, including your CV and covering letter/personal statement. The personal statement can be up to 1,500 words and should set out:
examples of how you meet the job description and person specification,
why you want to work in local government communications,
what you could bring to the team and what you hope to gain from this job, and
examples of previous work you are particularly proud of.
Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2025 at 11.59pm
Interviews: 13 and 14 February in person in Addlestone, Surrey.
If you are selected for interview you will be expected to bring a portfolio of original print or digital work which demonstrates your skills and abilities.
If you would like to chat informally and confidentially about this role, contact Peter Le Riche, Head of Communications, Runnymede Borough Council via LinkedIn.
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.