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Communications Officer

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Posted 19 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Sandbach, Cheshire East CW11, England

Salary

£17.12 - £19.19 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Local Authority is seeking a Communications Officer to join their Communications Team in CW11 1HZ, starting ASAP for a contract duration of over 3 months.
  • The role offers a pay rate of £17.12 per hour and requires a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in marketing or public relations communications.
  • Key responsibilities include developing and implementing creative communications plans, commissioning products, and evaluating campaign success.
  • Candidates should possess a degree or equivalent qualification in a communications discipline and have strong copywriting and project management skills.
  • An awareness of local government issues and the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously is essential.

Job Opportunity: Communications Officer (Local Authority)

Location: CW11 1HZ
Start date: ASAP
Contract duration:
3+ months
Working hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 hours per week
Pay rate: 17.12 per hour

We are looking for a talented Communications Officer to join our clients dynamic Communications Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about creative and impactful communications in a public sector environment. You will plan, deliver, and advise on communications campaigns that support and promote the priorities of the Council.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement cost-effective, creative communications plans and products, using both digital and traditional media, that promote the Council's priorities and business objectives.
  • Commission creative communications products from internal and external providers (e.g., media relations officers, design teams, external agencies), ensuring high-quality delivery within budget.
  • Set, monitor, and evaluate SMART communications objectives, assessing both output and outcomes to ensure campaign success.

Person Specification:

  • Degree or equivalent qualification/experience in a communications discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years' professional experience in a marketing or public relations (PR) communications role.
  • Awareness of local government issues and the public sector environment.
  • Excellent copywriting and communication skills for diverse audiences and media channels (e.g., press releases, web content, social media).
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

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