Communications Officer

Essex County Council; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; 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 is recruiting a Communications Officer in partnership with Essex Shared Services. The role is full-time with hybrid working and an expectation to attend the office 2 days per week.

Deliver clear, accurate and accessible communications to support council services and priorities, while handling press enquiries and supporting campaigns, events and promotional activity across channels. This role requires strong writing and coordination skills and work across Microsoft 365

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Content writing

Campaign support

Digital communications

Accessibility

Data protection

Project management

Education

A-level / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Digital platforms

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.

For more information on this position, or to view a copy of the full role profile, please email [e-mail].

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.