Communications Assistant

PensionsAge; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking a organised Communications Assistant to support all communications activities and help promote the organisation_to a wide audience. You will craft content, manage digital and traditional channels, and work with senior leaders on campaigns and messages.

The role focuses on delivering engaging content, maintaining CMS content, and reporting on performance. Strong writing, proofreading, and organisational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proofreading and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Experience creating content for digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters and other communication channels.
• Support the planning and delivery of communications and communication campaigns.
• Update and maintain website content using a CMS.
• Help draft content whether press releases, news stories, statutory communications and internal communications.
• Maintain communications calendars and support the coordination of events, statutory documents and campaigns.
• Collect and report on communications performance using analytics and other reporting tools.
• Ensure all communications are accurate, accessible and consistent with brand guidelines.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Content creation

CMS usage

Digital content

Tools

CMS

Job description

We are looking for an organised, forward thinking and enthusiastic Communications Assistant to support our communications activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating engaging content, working across digital platforms, and helping to promote the organisation's work to a wide range of audiences.

You will be confident working across both modern digital media and traditional design.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining forward thinking about the channels we use to communicate, the messages we send and a hands‑on detailed approach to delivery.

Help raise our profile, engage key audiences through developing and choosing the right channel and media.

You will often have access to senior leaders in the organisation representing new ideas and delivery new ways for campaigns and messages to be distributed.

We work closely with our customers (members) and have an extensive online panel who can help guide our direction.

Reporting on communications performance and web insights is a key element.

You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills. Plus, strong proofreading and attention to detail.

Good organisational and time management skills are needed at key times of the year.

What You’ll Do

• Create engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters and other communication channels.
• Support the planning and delivery of communications and communication campaigns.
• Update and maintain website content using a content management system (CMS).
• Help draft content whether press releases, news stories, statutory communications and internal communications.
• Maintain communications calendars and support the coordination of events, statutory documents and campaigns.
• Collect and report on communications performance using analytics and other reporting tools.
• Ensure all communications are accurate, accessible and consistent with brand guidelines.

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.