Public Communications Specialist – Local Government

Aylesbury Town Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

23 days annual leave + bank holidays (

26 days annual leave after five years’

Health and wellbeing services withCoun

Job summary

Aylesbury Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic Communications Officer to support the Communications Team across channels including print, press, e-newsletters, websites and social media. You will help raise awareness of Council activities and deliver the Communications Strategy, with occasional evening and weekend work.

Based at Town Hall, you will create engaging copy, manage social channels, develop content plans, and coordinate with colleagues to ensure accurate, accessible information for

Qualifications

• Excellent copywriter with ability to adapt style to different audiences and channels.
• Proficiency in managing digital media, including social media, websites and email communications platforms.
• Experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, preferably in the public sector or community-focused organisations.

Responsibilities

• Writing/editing copy for all channels including print magazine, press releases, e-newsletters, websites and social media.
• Creating audio/visual content including videos, podcasts, graphics and photography.
• Advising on content formats to ensure accessible communications.
• Updating content to be accurate and up to date.
• Attend Town Council events, including evenings and weekends, to provide in-event social media or photography.
• Overseeing social media channels with regular posting and engagement with partners.

Skills

Copywriting

Stakeholder management

Digital media management

Content production

Strategy

Analytics

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Tools

CMS

Social media schedulers

Email platforms

Job description

Aylesbury Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic Communications Officer to support the Communications Team across channels including print, press, e-newsletters, websites and social media. You will help raise awareness of Council activities and deliver the Communications Strategy, with occasional evening and weekend work.

Based at Town Hall, you will create engaging copy, manage social channels, develop content plans, and coordinate with colleagues to ensure accurate, accessible information for