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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Craft Our Story, Drive Engagement, Make an Impact!
Are you a creative communicator with a passion for crafting impactful messages? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive meaningful change? If so, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
At Erewash Borough Council, we are committed to delivering exceptional services to our community. As a Communications Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we communicate with our employees, residents, and partners. Together, we’ll create campaigns that inspire, engage, and inform.
Your Mission:
As a Communications Officer, you’ll:
Create Impactful Campaigns: Plan and deliver proactive and reactive communication campaigns to achieve strategic business outcomes.
Champion Employee Engagement: Develop innovative communication methods to enhance workplace culture and promote organisational goals.
Content Creation: Craft engaging materials across multiple platforms, including the internet, intranet, email, newsletters, and social media.
Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across all levels to understand their communication needs and deliver tailored solutions.
What You Will Be Doing:
Developing and implementing communication strategies aligned with the council’s vision.
Producing the council’s staff newsletter, coordinating with managers and teams to deliver relevant and engaging content.
Writing and distributing press releases and spotting opportunities for positive media coverage.
Creating professional marketing materials and digital content to promote the council both internally and externally.
Measuring and analysing the success of communication initiatives to refine strategies.
Providing expert advice and guidance on public relations, media, marketing and communications.
Collaborating on corporate projects and supporting the wider communications team when needed.
What We’re Looking For:
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Creativity and a flair for storytelling across digital and traditional platforms.
A strong understanding of the latest communication tools and trends.
A proactive, collaborative, and inclusive approach to work.
Qualifications
It is essential that you hold a degree or qualification in a related field namely Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Business Management.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15th December 2024 at midnight.
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Suzanne Campbell, Communications and Customer Services Team Leader on 0115 907 2244.
How to Apply
You can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please click on the ‘Apply for the JOB’ button at the foot of this page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html
