Communications and Marketing Officer needed in Downpatrick,£16.25ph PAYE - Reference: OR2462

1. To contribute to the provision of a Communications and Marketing service across the Client to ensure the delivery against agreed corporate and service-specific Communications and Marketing objectives and targets, and continuously develop and deliver consistent and co-ordinated Communications and Marketing service improvements.2. To support Managers and Officers across the Client, in relation to the development and implementation of effective Communications and Marketing strategies.3. To maintain effective working relationships with other employees and directorates and lead on the management of a range of communication, marketing and engagement channels, including digital platforms, using the most appropriate and cost-effective channels and channel mixes to position the Client, its services and facilities positively to ensure that the Client reaches the wide variety of customers and stakeholders we serve.4. To contribute to the development and implementation of emergency communications plans to provide accurate, timely and consistent information and advice to staff, elected members, service users, citizens, the general public, partner organisations and the media in a Major Incident or business disruption.5. To contribute as required to the preparation of financial estimates and business plans for the Communications and Marketing Section and to assist with the management and control of the Communications and Marketing budget ensuring services are delivered within allocated budgets.6. To participate in the preparation of business cases, tenders and quotations in line with financial and procurement regulations, policies and procedures and corporate timescales.7. To undertake Communications and Marketing related project work as directed by the Head of Communications and Marketing using the principles of good project management and provide regular and ad-hoc Communications and Marketing reports for the Head of Communications and Marketing, Assistant Director, Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, Committees and Client as required.8. To direct and signpost Managers and Officers to the appropriate source for issues outside the remit of this post. This may include carrying out duties for other posts within the Communications and Marketing Section.9. To assist as required to the preparation of effective risk management and business continuity plans and procedures for the Communications and Marketing Section.10. To keep under review new developments in all fields relevant to the postholders responsibilities and to make recommendations to Senior Officers as appropriate.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis

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