F&C 2082 - G2 Communications Assistant (Digital) - 2082-412081091
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,340.00 to £28,742.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Hamilton, ML3 0AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2082-412081091 |
Summary
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,340 - £28,742 per year
Vacancy: Permanent
View the https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/17928/fc_-_communica… style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Communications Assistant (Digital) job profile
An exciting opportunity has arisen within South Lanarkshire Council’s Chief Executive’s Office within the Communications and Strategy service, and we are seeking to recruit a Communications Assistant (Digital).
You will be involved in the effective day to day processing of communications jobs using established processes and systems within the digital team. You will also be required to work with social media channels and be involved with processing of content for the council’s website and intranet. You will have a key role in supporting and developing of the Council’s Communication and Strategy campaigns and projects functions to deliver key council messages.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent written, communication, planning and organisational skills as well as the ability to effectively protect the council’s reputation, apply council policies, and manage your workload to meet the required service deadlines. You should have excellent IT skills and a good awareness and understanding of social media platforms and digital functions , be dynamic and creative, with the ability to resolve problems as they arise. You should be able to contribute to process and system developments. Successful applicant will be required to be flexible in approach in dealing with Communications and Strategies requirements.
When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:
Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.
Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
Up to 33 days annual leave
Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
Occupational sick pay
Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
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