Hybrid Communications Officer: Social Media & Campaigns

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; Híbrido; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vivup discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Cycle-to-Work

Wellbeing support

Discounts from local businesses

Descripción de la vacante

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a creative communications professional to join the Communications Unit. Hybrid working allows flexible scheduling while delivering clear, trusted public information.

You will shape strategy for 2025-2028, manage media relations, campaigns and digital content across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, translating complex policies into accessible content. The role emphasizes collaboration across services, governance with Brand Guidelines, and ensuring

Formación

• Degree in communications, media, public relations or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in communications, media, marketing or public information.
• Strong understanding of social media for audience engagement.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver strategic communications for council initiatives.
• Lead media relations and crisis communications when required.
• Plan and deliver multi-channel campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Create engaging digital content for social media and the council website.
• Provide communications advice to services and departments.

Conocimientos

Storytelling

Strategic comms

Media relations

Campaign planning

Digital content

Social media

Crisis comms

Editorial standards

Stakeholder engagement

Content writing

Educación

Degree in Communications or related field

Herramientas

LocalGov Drupal

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a creative communications professional to join the Communications Unit. Hybrid working allows flexible scheduling while delivering clear, trusted public information.

You will shape strategy for 2025-2028, manage media relations, campaigns and digital content across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, translating complex policies into accessible content. The role emphasizes collaboration across services, governance with Brand Guidelines, and ensuring