Communications & Marketing Assistant

Derby City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a dynamic Communications & Marketing professional on a fixed-term contract. You’ll contribute to the full marketing mix, including website content, social media, campaigns, advertising, PR and design.

You’ll work in a hybrid role, applying creativity and initiative in a supportive multi-disciplinary team. 37 hours weekly, with a closing end date of 30 September 2027; access to benefits and development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering communications and marketing activities.
• Ability to manage website content, campaigns and PR activities.
• Creative mindset with initiative and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the full communications and marketing mix.
• Support website content management, social media and campaigns.
• Contribute to advertising, PR, media and marketing design activities.

Skills

Content management

Social media

Campaign coordination

Creative writing

Education

Relevant degree (preferred)

Tools

CMS platforms

Social media tools

Job description

Salary: £27,274 - £28,153 a year

Location: Hybrid - The Council House/Home working

Hours: 37 hours a week

Contract Type: Fixed Term - up to 30th September 2027

Closing Date: 13th September 2026

We're looking for a dynamic and creative individual to join our Communications & Marketing team. Whilst some experience is essential, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and refine your communications and marketing skills as part of a larger, multi-discipline team.

You’ll work across the team assisting in delivery of the full communications and marketing mix - including website content management, social media, direct communications, marketing campaigns, advertising, PR & media and design.

You’ll be organised, customer‑focussed with a creative outlook, plenty of initiative and enthusiasm.

We’re excited to meet you and welcome you to the team.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we’re proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we’re Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you’ll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby’s future.

Why join Derby City Council?

At Derby City Council, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.

Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards - discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme - a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, you’ll be joining an inclusive organisation where you’ll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

Important Information

Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.

Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.

Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.

The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Derby City Council, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we’ll work with you to provide the support you need.