Communications & Marketing Assistant

WMJobs; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council is seeking a proactive part-time Communications & Marketing Assistant to join our Communications team and help deliver engaging communications, media activity and events that make a real difference to our communities.

In this role you will provide essential administrative support, help manage media and social media activity, assist with website updates and press releases, and contribute to campaigns and community events across the Borough.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, media relations, journalism, social media or a similar field.
• Experience of administration and working to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant software packages.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant subject such as communications, marketing or visual design.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support within the communications team.
• Help manage media and social media activity.
• Assist with website updates, press releases and publications.
• Support delivery of campaigns and events across the Borough.
• Identify positive news stories and monitor media coverage.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

IT skills

Media relations

Social media

Education

A Level 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council,

We're looking for a proactive part time Communications & Marketing Assistant to join our Communications team and help support the delivery of engaging communications, media activity and events that make a real difference to our communities.

About The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with communications, marketing, journalism or administrative experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their skills in local government communications.

Working alongside experienced communications professionals, you will provide essential administrative support, help manage media and social media activity, assist with website updates, contribute to press releases and publications, and support the delivery of campaigns and events across the Borough.

You will also help identify positive news stories, monitor media coverage, respond to enquiries and contribute ideas for innovative communications and engagement activities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who has:

• Experience in communications, media relations, journalism, social media or a similar field.
• Experience of administration and working to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant software packages.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant subject such as communications, marketing or visual design.