Communications Business Partner - Ref: RT00925

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government organization seeks a Communications Business Partner to enhance marketing strategies and manage impactful campaigns. The role involves collaboration with the Head of Marketing, driving brand initiatives, and ensuring effective communication strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in marketing and PR, with a passion for community engagement.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and evaluating marketing campaigns.
• Track record in PR campaigns and brand building.

Responsibilities

• Shape campaign plans with the Head of Marketing & Brand.
• Lead key council campaigns using marketing plans.
• Manage the reputation of the Council through PR.

Skills

Marketing

Communication

Public Relations

Job description

Communications Business Partner - (Fixed Term) Ref: RT00925

Grade: G9; Salary Range: £39,513 - £44,711

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the best communications and marketing teams in local government. £1.5 billion has been secured to transform Walsall and we need a talented communications and marketing professional to join us to help us to showcase our people, our place and our Council.

We have big ambitions to build on our proud industrial heritage and build a borough fit for the future.

The Candidate:

We’re looking for an aspirational communications and marketing specialist with experience of using a broad range of marketing and communication techniques to create, deliver and evaluate campaigns.

We’re looking for an experienced Account Manager or equivalent with a flair for marketing, a track record of creating great PR campaigns and expertise in building brands.

The successful candidate will report into the Head of Marketing and Brand and will have the ability to inspire and develop our communications and marketing approach

Key Responsibilities include:

• Working with the Head of Marketing & Brand to shape campaign plans, identifying opportunities to promote the Council and the borough
• Leading and managing key council campaigns utilising communications and marketing plans
• Developing income generation initiatives through the promotion of events and services
• Working with our Press and Social Media manager to ensure campaigns are integrated to achieve maximum impact
• Helping to manage the reputation of the Council through focusing on proactive & reactive PR and media relations
• Undertaking robust evaluation of all campaign activity and utilising learnings to shape future activity
• Leading the implementation of the brand strategy and ensuring the brand identity is used at all touchpoints
• Supporting the wider Communications and Marketing team goals and help raise the team’s profile within the organisation

View Job Description & Employee Specification

We can offer a range of brilliant benefits including hybrid working and opportunities to develop within a team of marketing and communications specialists.

We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.

Closing date for applications: 23rd May 2025

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time