Marketing & Communications Assistant

Rossendale Borough Council; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rossendale Borough Council is seeking a Communications Assistant to support the Communications and Engagement Manager in delivering clear, accessible and engaging content for residents, staff and partners. The role involves day-to-day communications delivery, including content creation, social media management, internal communications, website updates and support for corporate campaigns.

This position is ideal for someone with strong content creation and administrative skills, a creative mindset

Responsibilities

• Content creation for residents, staff and partners.
• Social media management and monitoring.
• Internal communications across the Council.
• Website updates and digital content maintenance.
• Support for corporate campaigns and communications activity.

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Communications Assistant to support the Communications and Engagement Manager in delivering clear, accessible and engaging content for residents, staff and partners.

This role provides hands-on responsibility for day-to-day communications delivery, including content creation, social media management, internal communications, website updates and support for corporate campaigns. The postholder will play a key part in helping the Council communicate effectively and consistently, supporting the delivery of the Valley Plan.

This is an ideal role for someone with strong content creation and admin skills, a creative mindset and a genuine interest in public-sector communications. The postholder will be encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professional skills and take ownership of content that helps the Council communicate well with its communities.

This is an ideal role for someone with strong content creation and admin skills, a creative mindset and a genuine interest in public-sector communications. The postholder will be encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professional skills and take ownership of content that helps the Council communicate well with its communities.

Closing Date - Monday 9th November 2026 at 10am

Interview Dates - 16th / 17th / 18th November 2026