Communications Officer

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the Tees Valley is seeking a skilled communications professional to manage internal and external communication activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating communication plans, producing engaging content, and promoting events through various channels. Strong writing skills and the ability to advise senior management are essential. This position offers competitive benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Maternity and Paternity Leave

Staff equality forums

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Physiotherapy service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and evaluating communication plans and strategies.
• Strong writing skills and ability to produce engaging content.
• Ability to advise senior managers on communication issues.

Responsibilities

• Work on internal and external communication activities.
• Promote the council's work and reputation.
• Handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Proactive communication

Crisis management

Content creation

Social media promotion

Targeted messaging

Job description

We’re looking to recruit a proactive, enthusiastic and skilled communications professional.

You will work on all matters relating to communication activities including external and internal communications, crisis management and press.

You will have experience of creating and evaluating communication plans and strategies, be skilled in producing exciting and engaging content that can be used across all digital platforms and have strong writing skills.

You will be able to identify and use a range of communication channels for targeted messaging. You will be able to work closely with marketing colleagues to help promote the council's work and reputation.

You will be able to advise senior managers and elected members on communications issues.

You will be a self-motivated, organised and able to work on your own and as part of a team to meet tight deadlines, handling multiple projects simultaneously. You will have experience of promoting and covering events for the press and social media and have experience of working with colleagues and partners at all levels.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

General Information for Applicants:

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Hayley Jones, Senior Communications Officer on 01325 405759.

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