Communications and Campaigns Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Hybrid working

LG Pension scheme includes life cover

Free employee parking

Give As You Earn

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for retailers and gym/travel

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is seeking a Communications and Campaigns Officer to join our busy Communications team. Based in Maidenhead, this full-time, permanent role is hybrid and focuses on waste, environment and community safety campaigns.

You will develop impactful content, deliver campaigns, manage media inquiries, and build relationships across council teams and stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering successful communications campaigns in the public sector or similar organisations.
• Excellent storytelling and ability to translate complex information into clear content.
• Strong digital and creative skills for multiple platforms.
• Organised and proactive with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering impactful communications campaigns that drive positive outcomes for residents.
• Creating engaging content and assets for use across digital and physical channels.
• Building strong relationships with teams across the council, partners and stakeholders to maximise reach and engagement.
• Support media and reputation management by responding to media enquiries and identifying positive storytelling opportunities.

Skills

Communications

Campaign management

Public sector experience

Content creation

Digital skills

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for Communications and Campaigns Officerto join us!

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £34,962 – £38,791 per annum.

About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority – takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Communications and Campaigns Officer to join our Communications team.

The role:

As a Communications and Campaigns Officer, you will play a key role in developing and delivering impactful communications and behaviour change campaigns that support the council’s Cleaner, Greener, Safer priorities. Working across a wide range of issues including waste and recycling, environmental services and community safety, you’ll create engaging content and campaigns that inform and influence residents.

Working as part of a busy Communications team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the organisation, provide expert communications advice, support media relations, design creative content, and use audience insights to develop campaigns that deliver measurable outcomes and positive change for our communities.

Your role will involve:

• Delivering impactful communications campaigns that drive positive outcomes for residents.
• Creating engaging content and assets for use across digital and physical channels.
• Building strong relationships with teams across the council, partners and stakeholders to maximise reach and engagement.
• Support media and reputation management by responding to media enquiries and identifying positive storytelling opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• A communications professional with experience delivering successful communications campaigns with public sector or similarly complex organisations.
• Exceptional communicator and storyteller who can translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Strong digital and creative skills with experience creating content for a variety of platforms.
• Organised and proactive – able to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Niall Norbury (Communications Manager) on [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.

Company: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Salary: £34,962 – £38,791 per annum

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Sector: Waste Management

Sector: Environment

Sector: Fleet and Waste Management

Job Role: Officer