Marketing and Communications Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Marketing and Communications Officer in London on a 6-month contract, paying £25 - £27 per hour (Umbrella). The role involves supporting a busy client with a focus on highways and transport communications and public engagement.

Responsibilities include handling Councillor, FOI and MP correspondence, managing media relations, developing campaigns, and owning social media content aligned with organised priorities. A full job description is available on request.

Qualifications

• Proven background in communications/marketing.
• Experience working for a local authority (desirable).
• Ability to develop and deliver multiple engagement and publicity programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Councillor, FOI and MP correspondence.
• Maintain media relations following the media protocol.
• Develop and execute proactive campaigns and key messages.

Skills

Communications

Marketing

Public relations

Job description

Marketing and Communications Officer
London
6-month contract, initially
£25 - £27 per hour, Umbrella
Are you a Communications and/or Marketing specialist looking for a new challenge?
Carrington West are currently recruiting for an experienced marketing and communications professional to support a busy client in London.
We are looking for a person with a proven background in working for a local authority and familiar with the activity and responsibilities of a highways and transport function and the ability to develop and deliver multiple engagement, communications and publicity programmes simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a consistent and timely approach to Councillor, FOI and MP correspondence
• Ensures and works towards the agreed media protocol to maintain good local, regional and national media relations.
• Develop and maintain reputation by ensuring key messages are agreed, aligned and proactive campaigns are executed.
• Respond to resident enquiries that have been escalated, ensuring issues are directed to the appropriate internal or external teams and are resolved efficiently.
• Take ownership of the social media accounts, ensuring all content is aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and implement a monthly social media and communications plan, ensuring content is aligned with organisational priorities and objectives.

A full detailed job description is available on request.