Job Title: Communications Officer We are seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Officer to support a busy Policy & External Relations team within a local authority in Preston. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, public-facing role and to promote a vibrant, growing city through effective communications. **Job Summary:** As a Communications Officer, you will play a key part in enhancing the reputation of the council and promoting the city’s identity through strategic media engagement, digital content, and stakeholder communications. You will be responsible for managing a schedule of proactive Council news stories, press releases, blogs, and media opportunities, as well as providing a professional press office service, handling media and public enquiries with sensitivity and accuracy. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:** * Manage a schedule of proactive Council news stories, press releases, blogs, and media opportunities * Provide a professional press office service, handling media and public enquiries with sensitivity and accuracy * Develop and manage digital content across the Council’s websites and social media platforms, including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram * Create high-quality digital and creative content, including video, photography, and promotional materials * Support Council-wide events and campaigns through comprehensive communications plans * Advise and assist Cabinet Members and senior officers on reputational issues and communications strategy * Drive audience engagement and monitor the effectiveness of campaigns through analytics and regular reporting **What We Offer:** * Salary: £15.58 P/H PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £17.92 P/H LTD Umbrella * 37 Hours Per Week * Temporary Ongoing Contract * Location: Preston, PR1 * Start Date: ASAP **Benefits:** * £250 Training Allowance * Dedicated Specialist Consultant * Daily Payroll Runs * Free Candidate Registrations * Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes * Sign Up Bonus * Free Compliance Checks If you are an experienced communicator with a passion for public service, please apply now. To discuss this opportunity further, please contact David at Service Care Solutions on or email .uk.
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Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 6 days
Preston, Lancashire PR4 0AS, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are looking for a Communications Officer to join the Policy & External Relations team in Preston.
- The role involves enhancing the council's reputation and promoting the city's identity through media engagement and digital content.
- Candidates should have at least two years of experience in communications or a related field.
- The position offers a salary of £15.58 per hour PAYE or £17.92 per hour LTD Umbrella, with a commitment of 37 hours per week.
- This is a temporary ongoing contract with various benefits including a £250 training allowance and daily payroll runs.
