Communications Officer

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Solihull Council in Solihull is seeking a talented communicator to join its central communications team, supporting the employment and skills work strand.

You will develop communication plans and strategies, create engaging content for multiple channels, and work with partners to share key messages. Hybrid working with an office base in Solihull town centre is available. You will also apply digital communication techniques to maximise reach and engagement across campaigns.

Job description

Do you have excellent PR and communication skills?

Ready for a new challenge?

Solihull Council is looking for a talented and experienced communicator to join its central communications team, supporting the work of its employment and skills team.

You will bring top notch communication skills and proven experience in a paid communications role, ideally within a complex public sector or partnership environment.

In this role you will develop communication plans and strategies to support various campaigns and initiatives. You will also create engaging content for use across a variety of channels.

Confident working with a range of partners and stakeholders, you will be able to produce clear, engaging written content for different audiences and channels. You will also have practical experience of using social media and digital communications to support campaigns, share key messages and encourage engagement.

Working on a hybrid basis with an office base in Solihull town centre, the job is a varied mix of communications, PR and marketing, with a little consultation and engagement thrown in.

The job is a fantastic opportunity to develop and extend communication skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.