Communications & Marketing Manager
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,163 to £30,060 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2025 |
| Location: | BN7 2QS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Council HR and Governance Support |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Lewes |
Summary
Appointment of a Communications and Marketing Manager
Part time – 16 hours per week.
1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Salary Scale SCP: 13 - 17 (starting at £28,163 pa pro-rata)
Plus Generous Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme
Do you have experience in public engagement? Do you have a flexible and positive approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude? Could you develop and deliver innovative and impactful marketing campaigns? This could be the job for you.
Lewes Town Council is seeking an experienced communications and marketing specialist to lead its internal and external communications, driving engagement and enhancing public awareness of the council’s work. With a broad remit, no two days are alike. You’ll oversee our website, social media and public relations while advising other teams on communications strategy. You might be supporting major council initiatives and public consultations one day, and the next, working on council-led public events such as heritage celebrations and writing press statements on key service updates. Working with the Town Clerk, council officers and external partners, you will drive messaging that effective across multiple platforms.
We are looking for a proactive and strategic communicator with strong writing, marketing, and digital expertise. You should have experience delivering impactful campaigns, managing press relations, and engaging diverse audiences across various channels. Organisational skills, creativity, and a keen eye for details will be essential in ensuring the council’s messaging is clear, accessible and effective.
Would you like to know more? Click apply to obtain a recruitment pack with full details of the role and application form.
Applications must be received by 5pm, Monday 14 July 2025.
Interviews will be held late July 2025.
PLEASE NOTE - Applicants will be asked to provide the details of two employer references to be successful in gaining the position. The job offer will be subject to satisfactory references.
Part time – 16 hours per week.
1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Salary Scale SCP: 13 - 17 (starting at £28,163 pa pro-rata)
Plus Generous Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme
Do you have experience in public engagement? Do you have a flexible and positive approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude? Could you develop and deliver innovative and impactful marketing campaigns? This could be the job for you.
Lewes Town Council is seeking an experienced communications and marketing specialist to lead its internal and external communications, driving engagement and enhancing public awareness of the council’s work. With a broad remit, no two days are alike. You’ll oversee our website, social media and public relations while advising other teams on communications strategy. You might be supporting major council initiatives and public consultations one day, and the next, working on council-led public events such as heritage celebrations and writing press statements on key service updates. Working with the Town Clerk, council officers and external partners, you will drive messaging that effective across multiple platforms.
We are looking for a proactive and strategic communicator with strong writing, marketing, and digital expertise. You should have experience delivering impactful campaigns, managing press relations, and engaging diverse audiences across various channels. Organisational skills, creativity, and a keen eye for details will be essential in ensuring the council’s messaging is clear, accessible and effective.
Would you like to know more? Click apply to obtain a recruitment pack with full details of the role and application form.
Applications must be received by 5pm, Monday 14 July 2025.
Interviews will be held late July 2025.
PLEASE NOTE - Applicants will be asked to provide the details of two employer references to be successful in gaining the position. The job offer will be subject to satisfactory references.