Communications Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible and agile working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Discounted local gym membership

Free parking

Job summary

Maldon District Council, in partnership with Essex Shared Services, is seeking a Communications Officer for a full-time, hybrid role requiring two days in the office weekly. You will deliver clear communications, support engagement activities, handle press enquiries, and manage marketing work to deadlines across diverse channels.

The role emphasises accessibility, data protection and collaboration, with a strong focus on content for varied audiences and ongoing professional learning, including

Qualifications

• A-level or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent experience in communications/engagement.
• Experience producing clear, engaging content for various audiences and channels.
• Experience supporting campaigns, events, promotions or customer/partner engagement.
• Knowledge of digital communications, accessibility and data protection requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organisation and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and digital communications platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, accurate and accessible communications supporting council services and priorities.
• Support engagement, campaigns, events and promotional activity across channels.
• Handle press and communications inquiries promptly and in line with standards.
• Manage allocated communications and marketing work to priorities and deadlines.

Skills

A-level

NVQ Level 3

Content creation

Campaign support

Digital communications

Written/verbal communication

Prioritisation

Microsoft 365

Education

A-level/NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the role of Communications Officer, a full-time position offering hybrid working with an expectation of attending the office 2 days per week.

Role Purpose:

• Deliver clear, accurate and accessible communications that support council services, projects and priorities.
• Support engagement, campaigns, events and promotional activity across appropriate channels.
• Handle press and communications enquiries promptly and consistently, in line with council standards.
• Manage allocated communications and marketing work to agreed priorities and deadlines.

The Experience You Will Bring:

• A-level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or relevant experience in communications, marketing or engagement.
• Experience producing clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences and channels.
• Experience supporting campaigns, events, promotions or customer and partner engagement.
• Working knowledge of digital communications, accessibility and data protection requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organisation and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and follow agreed standards and processes.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and digital communications platforms, with a commitment to ongoing learning.

Be part of Maldon District Council – ‘Where Quality of Life Matters’

Maldon District Council is a local authority ‘Where quality of life matters’. Our Corporate Plan sets out our vision and priorities for the next three years and will be reviewed regularly to make sure we are on the right track. Using a range of data and what we know about the needs of our residents, we have set out what we will be doing and what we aim to achieve between now and 2028. It is also a useful tool that helps with decision-making and allocating resources.

To download or listen to a presentation of the Corporate Plan 2025-2028 click here

Maldon District Council plays a crucial role in the development and prosperity of the District, working for the good of the community and the long term benefit of residents, you can be part of our friendly team. From front line customer facing roles to policy and strategy, the work of the Council is diverse and dynamic.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, including:

• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible and agile working
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Discounted local gym membership
• Free parking

Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status.

Maldon District Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident Employer we take various actions in order to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

Essex Shared Services is advertising this role as part of its partnership with Maldon District Council; however, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Maldon District Council.

Company: Essex County Council

Salary: £37226.7100 – £42110.5400 per annum

Location: Maldon, Essex

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Officer