Senior Communications and Marketing Officer NMDDC

EFDNI; Downpatrick; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

EFDNI is seeking a Senior Communications and Marketing Officer to lead and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Council's Communications and Marketing function from Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick. The role offers a permanent contract, a 36-hour week, and participation in the Flexi Scheme with a salary scale of £43,149–£46,579 per annum.

The post is based in Downpatrick, with a reserve list for future vacancies at Council Offices in Downpatrick, Newry and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of an effective Communications and Marketing Section across Council policies and functions.
• Ensure a modern, professional and responsive Communications and Marketing service.

Job description

Senior Communications and Marketing Officer

Job ref: SA26-067-01 | Job type: Permanent
Location: Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick | Salary: PO2 spinal point 31-34, £43,149 – £46,579 per annum
Quantity of Posts Available: 1

Closing date:Monday 12 Oct 2026 12:00

Job summary

Job Summary
To co-ordinate the day to day delivery of an effective and efficient Communications and Marketing Section across the range of Council Communications and Marketing policies and the full suite of Communications and Marketing functions, ensuring the co-ordinated provision of a modern, professional and responsive Communications and Marketing service in a consistent and continuous manner.
Duration of Appointment
Permanent.

Work Pattern
36hrs Monday – Friday.
This post is eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme.

Location
Downshire Civic Centre
Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Senior Communications and Marketing Officer in Downpatrick, please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time Senior Communications and Marketing Officer positions at Council Offices in Downpatrick, Newry and other Council locations for a period of 12 months.

Salary
PO2 spinal point 31-34, £43,149 – £46,579 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). Plus 19% employer pension contribution. It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.