Hybrid Communications Officer: Engage Communities

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 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