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Whether you want to diversify your communications career, make your mark in local government or take a new road from journalism or other creative roles, a Communications and Marketing Officer role at this transformative council could be for you. We are proud of the work that happens every day to help people. We play a part in this in the Communications and Marketing Team. Our breadth of work includes PR, social media, internal communications, digital marketing and engagement which helps ensure our audiences (particularly our residents) feel informed. If you are a storyteller, this is the role for you. This Communications and Marketing Officer role will be at the support the delivery of the corporate communications, engagement and marketing strategies to contribute to the management and enhancement of the council’s reputation and its profile in the town. You will be proactively managing a portfolio of clients, projects and campaigns ensuring alignment with service and organisational objectives. We want people who can discover the details and tactics but appreciate strategic priorities and goals. You are building a set of our own core values and know that you need to be prepared every day to think on your feet and bring the solutions.
Job Responsibility:
support the delivery of the corporate communications, engagement and marketing strategies to contribute to the management and enhancement of the council’s reputation and its profile in the town
proactively managing a portfolio of clients, projects and campaigns ensuring alignment with service and organisational objectives
Requirements:
at least two years’ experience in a communications / marketing / PR / creative environment
a high grade of written English
experience of relationship management with senior leaders
track record of delivering successful internal and external communications, marketing and digital campaigns
proven ability to work across multi channels, and produce high quality content under deadline
What we offer:
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
Cycle to Work scheme
Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
Discounted Health and Fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.