Communications Officer
Job Type : Contract, Full Time
Salary : £29880 – £33243/annum
Braintree District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join the team.
Location: Braintree, Essex
Salary: £29,880 – £33,243 per annum
Job Type: Full Time – Fixed Term Contract – 6 Months
Communications Officer – The Role:
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Communications Officer to join our busy Marketing and Communications team on a fixed term contract.
You will develop and implement communications for internal and external audiences including staff, residents, businesses, partners, stakeholders and media.
Communications Officer – Key Responsibilities:
– Develop and implement effective communications activities for external customers and stakeholders
– Write and optimise content for the website, digital newsletters, print publications and social networking sites
– Ensure consistency in terms of voice, branding, messaging and frequency of posting via digital channels
– Handle media enquiries and create effective news releases to gain positive press coverage
– Develop and deliver well-executed and effective campaigns
– To develop working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners
– Use project planning techniques to deliver projects and actively manage project budgets
Communications Officer – You:
To become a part of this flexible and driven team, you will need to be an enthusiastic and organised team player, and be able to demonstrate the following:
– Communication
– Ability to produce comprehensive communication plans
– Excellent writing ability
– Media experience, ability to create effective news releases and respond to media enquiries
– Social media experience
– Knowledge of emergency communications procedures
– Firm grasp of grammar and attention to detail
– Able to work to deadlines, on own initiative and under pressure
– Experience of working effectively with partners from all sectors
Why Choose Braintree District Council?
Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward-thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:
– Competitive pay and benefits
– Benefits, and development including
– Flexible working
– Minimum 4 weeks annual leave pro rata
– Free parking
– Local Government Pension Scheme
– Discounted local gym membership
– Staff discounts with local restaurants, shops, and services
– Induction programme
– Excellent in house and external learning and development opportunities
– E-learning account for use at work or at home
Closing date for receipt of applications: 19th August 2021
Interviews will be held in week commencing 23rd August 2021
To begin your application for this exciting Communications Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now to be redirected to our Braintree District Council careers page. You can also find further information on the role there
More Information
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