Assistant Communications and Engagement Officer

Royal Borough of Greenwich; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Communications Officer to enhance community engagement and promote local activities. This role involves creating compelling content to inform residents about sports, leisure, and waste services, while managing social media channels. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent writing and organizational skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community and take part in exciting projects that encourage participation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage residents effectively.
• Excellent writing skills with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Promote community activities and recycling efforts.
• Manage social media channels and media relations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Writing Skills

Organization Skills

Time Management

Creative Mindset

Job description

Job Title: Communications Officer (Fixed term for 6 months, Full-time)

Location and Working Arrangements: Mix of office, home working, and visiting other locations in the borough. This role offers a secondment or acting up opportunity.

If you possess strong communication skills and are passionate about engaging residents to increase recycling and participation in community activities, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a creative and passionate communicator to join our team, providing engaging and informative content to encourage residents' involvement in sport, leisure, and physical activities, as well as preparing for changes to our waste collection services.

You will be based in the Corporate Communications and Engagement team, working closely with colleagues in the Sport and Leisure and Waste Services teams within Communities, Environment, and Central.

Your responsibilities include ensuring our communities are aware of local offerings, particularly related to Greenwich Get Active, and promoting activities at our leisure centres, libraries, parks, open spaces, and the new state-of-the-art leisure centre under construction in Woolwich. You will also communicate service changes affecting residents and encourage recycling efforts.

The Corporate Communications and Engagement team manages some of London's most followed council social media channels, as well as media relations, reputation management, newsletters, and more.

Ideal candidates will have excellent writing skills, keen attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills, and a creative mindset. The role involves arranging photo opportunities with the Leader and Cabinet Members across the borough, sometimes outside of regular hours.

We offer a stimulating, fast-paced, and supportive work environment, providing opportunities for skill development within a high-profile organization.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Tom Bull at [e-mail] or call 020 8921 3545.

If you require assistance viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] or call 020-8921-8977.

Diversity Statement

Royal Borough of Greenwich values community diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all community sections.

Application Process and Additional Information

1. High Volume Applications: We reserve the right to close vacancies early if a high volume of applications is received.
2. Application Closing Date: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise specified.
3. Application Scoring: Applications are scored based on how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification. Use the supporting statement section to demonstrate how you meet each point.
4. Salary: Salaries are based on a 35-hour workweek. Use our Salary Calculator to estimate a pro-rata salary.
5. Our Staff Values: Candidates will be assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Behaviors not aligned with these values may lead to application rejection.