Marketing and Communications Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £37,938 i £40,476 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Fixed term contract for 12 months, 27 days annual leave per annum, increasing to 32 days annual leave after 5 years' service |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 4 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | North Somerset Council |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CSDA0183 |
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About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated, creative and experienced Communications and Marketing Officer to join our Communications and Engagement Team on a one-year fixed term contract (37 hours per week).
The Communications and Engagement Team are responsible for all aspects of North Somerset Council’s communications and engagement planning. This includes proactive and reactive media relations, an online ‘North Somerset Life' resident e-magazine delivered to over 100K addresses, internal communications, corporate social media, consultation and engagement as well as supporting major campaigns such as the regeneration of Birnbeck Pier, the delivery of the long awaited Banwell Bypass and implementing the second largest government grant for Bus Service Improvements across the West of England area.
And on top of this, there's the business as usual of helping improve North Somerset residents’ lives through adult social care, libraries, children's services, highways and transport, open spaces and much more. No two days will ever be the same!
In this role, you will undertake specialist communications activities and make decisions within the corporate Communications and Engagement team using skills that have been gained through academic or professional qualifications and practical experience. You will be responsible for devising, delivering and evaluating planned, coordinated and effective communications activities to meet council and service-led objectives to a professional standard.
Key Responsibilities:
Public Relations.
Digital communications.
Supporting our transformation programme.
Media liaison.
Internal communications.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
This position is currently based at Town Hall in Weston-super-Mare.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
One day per month minimum in the office.
Primarily work remotely.
Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate and creative about marketing and communications, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience of working in a marketing and/or communications role.
Experience of using MS Office products, social media, web/video content editing and able to adapt quickly to using new software.
Able to research, develop, deliver and monitor communications and marketing activities – including writing communications plans and reporting on their effectiveness.
Excellent standards of writing to suit the audience with attention to detail and strong visual presentation skills.
Ability to manage/organise own work to meet agreed deadlines.
Desirable Criteria:
Up to date knowledge of digital and marketing channels and professional standards.
Experience of working with senior officers and/or councillors, partner organisations and the media and able to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits.
Flexible working arrangements.
Local Government Pension.
Opportunities for professional development.
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
How To Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Deborah Porter, Deputy Head of Communications via email at Deborah.Porter@n-somerset.gov.uk or by phone 07385 373110.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Monday 21 July 2025
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated, creative and experienced Communications and Marketing Officer to join our Communications and Engagement Team on a one-year fixed term contract (37 hours per week).
The Communications and Engagement Team are responsible for all aspects of North Somerset Council’s communications and engagement planning. This includes proactive and reactive media relations, an online ‘North Somerset Life' resident e-magazine delivered to over 100K addresses, internal communications, corporate social media, consultation and engagement as well as supporting major campaigns such as the regeneration of Birnbeck Pier, the delivery of the long awaited Banwell Bypass and implementing the second largest government grant for Bus Service Improvements across the West of England area.
And on top of this, there's the business as usual of helping improve North Somerset residents’ lives through adult social care, libraries, children's services, highways and transport, open spaces and much more. No two days will ever be the same!
In this role, you will undertake specialist communications activities and make decisions within the corporate Communications and Engagement team using skills that have been gained through academic or professional qualifications and practical experience. You will be responsible for devising, delivering and evaluating planned, coordinated and effective communications activities to meet council and service-led objectives to a professional standard.
Key Responsibilities:
Public Relations.
Digital communications.
Supporting our transformation programme.
Media liaison.
Internal communications.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
This position is currently based at Town Hall in Weston-super-Mare.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
One day per month minimum in the office.
Primarily work remotely.
Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate and creative about marketing and communications, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience of working in a marketing and/or communications role.
Experience of using MS Office products, social media, web/video content editing and able to adapt quickly to using new software.
Able to research, develop, deliver and monitor communications and marketing activities – including writing communications plans and reporting on their effectiveness.
Excellent standards of writing to suit the audience with attention to detail and strong visual presentation skills.
Ability to manage/organise own work to meet agreed deadlines.
Desirable Criteria:
Up to date knowledge of digital and marketing channels and professional standards.
Experience of working with senior officers and/or councillors, partner organisations and the media and able to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits.
Flexible working arrangements.
Local Government Pension.
Opportunities for professional development.
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
How To Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Deborah Porter, Deputy Head of Communications via email at Deborah.Porter@n-somerset.gov.uk or by phone 07385 373110.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Monday 21 July 2025
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.
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