Corporate Communications Officer

Ards and North Down Borough Council; Bangor; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave (including bank).

Northern Ireland Local Government P.S.

Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare

Flexi time / TOIL

Job summary

Ards and North Down Borough Council invites applications for a permanent, full-time Corporate Communications and Multi-Media Manager to drive external and internal communications, marketing activity and brand stewardship across Council services and partners.

The postholder will coordinate and supervise the Communications Team, work with Content and Design to uphold the Council's brand identity, and provide communications support during major incidents and out-of-hours situations as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in external/internal communications and marketing.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a communications team across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day operation of the Communications Team.
• Collaborate with Content and Design to maintain brand identity across Council services and partners.
• Provide communications support during major incidents, emergencies and out-of-hours situations.

Job description

To support the Corporate Communications and Multi-Media Manager to deliver innovative and effective external/internal communications and marketing activity that supports the Council's vision, values and strategic direction. The postholder will co-ordinate and supervise the day-to-day operation of the Council's Communications Team and work closely with the Content and Design Team to ensure Council's brand identity is operated effectively by Council services and partners. The role will also contribute to reputation management and provide communications support during major incidents, emergencies and out-of-hours situations, as required. Please note

• This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36 hours per week.
• The working hours are Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
• A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise.
• Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include:
• 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service.
• Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 15.5% of salary).
• Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Flexi time / Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Education / qualifications support after qualifying period.
• Plus much more