Communications Officer

TN United Kingdom; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

This is a Fixed-Term Vacancy with a provisional end date of: 31/03/2027

About the Team

The Strategic Transport team is seeking a dynamic and creative communications officer. You will have a key role in developing and executing communication strategies for transport project, creating engaging content to promote transport initiatives and work with our communities on project delivery.

Your office base will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away. The role will involve site visits and travel. However, we offer flexible working, including home working for which IT equipment will be provided.

About the Role

Your primary role will be to deliver communications and engagement plans for our City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, with strong content creation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities are essential, along with experience in community engagement and public outreach. Building relationships with stakeholders, including residents, suppliers and colleagues across the council, is second nature to you. Knowledge of transport and sustainability issues is a plus.

Joining Bath & North East Somerset Council means being part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the community. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative and meaningful projects in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Jacob Newbury, Principal Communication Officer, [emailprotected] or call 01225477434

Interview date: 21/05/2025

No Agencies Please.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.