Marketing and Communications Officer

WMJobs; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local council is seeking a dynamic Marketing and Communications Officer to join their team for a fixed-term contract. This role involves crafting compelling content and engaging with diverse audiences to promote local services effectively. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative yet autonomous environment, ensuring that important information reaches the community. With a commitment to training and development, this forward-thinking organization offers a supportive workplace that values work-life balance and encourages creativity. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community through innovative marketing strategies, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in crafting compelling marketing content.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging marketing campaigns.
• Work closely with local press and community members.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Content Creation

Campaign Development

Public Relations

Education

Degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Social Media Platforms

Content Management Systems

Job description

Warwick District Council,

People and Communications

Marketing and Communications Officer

Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for up to 12 months

Grade E1 – £33,366 to £36,124 pa

37 hours per week

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.

We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

We offer the rewards and benefits that make it a great place to work.

People like you

We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone.

Are you a Marketing and Communications Officer looking for an exciting new role? Are you energetic, enthusiastic and creative? If so, we’d like to hear from you. We are looking for a new team member to join us for a year and help us to promote the council’s local services. You will be able to craft compelling content across our platforms that resonates with our diverse audiences, ensuring that important information reaches every corner of the community. You will be confident working with the local press, councillors, senior managers and team members to develop and deliver engaging marketing campaigns. That engage and inform our residents.

You will need to work closely as part of a small team, but equally able to self-motivate, working to tight deadlines and often completing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available.

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Nicki Curwood by email on [e-mail] or telephone on 01926 456120.

Closing date: 6th May 2025

Interview date: 19th & 20th May 2025