Hybrid Communications & Engagement Officer (Fixed-Term)

Melton Borough Council; Melton Mowbray; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working

37h standard week

Up to 30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Melton Borough Council is recruiting two Communications and Engagement Officers on fixed term contracts to support the Communications and Engagement Team. You will help shape how we communicate with residents, businesses and partners, delivering campaigns and engaging communities.

The role covers writing news stories, creating digital content, managing social media, and supporting engagement activities. A proactive communicator with digital literacy is ideal.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, digital and verbal communication across audiences.
• Ability to plan and deliver internal and external communications campaigns.
• Strong collaboration with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver internal and external communications campaigns.
• Promote council services and engage residents on issues that matter.
• Create digital content and manage social media and websites.

Job description

Melton Borough Council is recruiting two Communications and Engagement Officers on fixed term contracts to support the Communications and Engagement Team. You will help shape how we communicate with residents, businesses and partners, delivering campaigns and engaging communities.

The role covers writing news stories, creating digital content, managing social media, and supporting engagement activities. A proactive communicator with digital literacy is ideal.