Marketing and Communications Officer

WMJobs; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a part-time Marketing and Communications Officer to provide expertise in communications for Environmental Health and Licensing across Worcestershire. The role requires strong communication skills and offers a flexible working environment with a commitment to community service. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions and quality service.

Benefits

Local Government Pension

Generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience writing press releases, newsletters or web content.
• Experience working within a Regulatory Service is desirable.
• Enthusiastic with a commitment to accuracy and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Lead contact for press releases, social media content, and newsletters.
• Collaborate with WRS teams and develop communications strategies.
• Promote service awareness and build customer relationships across communities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience of dealing with members of the public

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Tools

Social media

Communication tools

Job description

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Marketing and Communications Officer

Part Time - 30 hours to be worked over a 4 or 5 day week.

Salary - Grade 5 (SCP 14 - 19) £28,624 to £31,067 pro rata per annum

Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) is the Shared Environmental Health and Licensing Service for all six Worcestershire District Councils, hosted by Bromsgrove District Council.

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils,

Marketing and Communications Officer

Part Time - 30 hours to be worked over a 4 or 5 day week.

Salary - Grade 5 (SCP 14 - 19) £28,624 to £31,067 pro rata per annum

Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

Worcestershire Regulatory Services (WRS) is the Shared Environmental Health and Licensing Service for all six Worcestershire District Councils, hosted by Bromsgrove District Council.

WRS is based at Wyre Forest District Council offices in Kidderminster but operate across the county and for some service areas wider afield. As part of Bromsgrove District Council we are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving on delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.

The Role

You will work across all WRS teams advising on specialist knowledge and expertise in both communications and marketing being proactive in providing expertise to teams on all aspects of the communications plan and beyond for Environmental Health and Licensing on behalf of all of the District Councils within Worcestershire.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic with a commitment to accuracy and creativity. You will need to be capable of working independently and have the confidence to use your own judgement and initiative whilst also working effectively as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

Worcestershire is a great place to live and work, offering attractive rural villages, market towns and a vibrant University City with enviable regional transport links.

You will be working both remotely and from our offices at Wyre Forest House, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF

We offer a flexi time policy and a great working environment, that actively encourages you to use your professional judgement and skills to bring about innovative solutions.

Key Requirements

• To work with teams in WRS and collaboratively with all of the communications teams across the County.
• To be the lead contact for press releases, social media content, newsletters and promotional activity.
• Promote awareness of the service and the wide areas that are covered by the officers at WRS
• To be able to liaise with customers, partners and businesses and to have the ability to build connections and relationships with a wide variety of audiences.
• To represent WRS and our partner organisations ensuring a good standard of customer service at all times.
  
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Experience of dealing with members of the public
• Experience of working within a Regulatory Service
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Experience of a wide variety of social media, communication and creativity tools.
• Ability to work on own initiative with the minimum of supervision
• The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Experience of writing press releases, newsletters or web content
  
  
  

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 29 June 2025 (midnight).

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 7 July 2025.

If you require further information about this role please contact Kiran Lahel, Licensing and Support Services Manager on 01562 738067

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all Sections of the Community.

The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:

• Local Government Pension
• Generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more
  
  
  

What Next

If this role interests you please select the 'Apply Now' button and ensure a personal statement is submitted outlining your skills, experience and how these meet the requirements in the Job description and employee specification.

If you experience any difficulties applying online please contact HR at [e-mail]

Attached documents

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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