Strategic Communications Officer - Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Communications Officer to join its Communications Team within the Strategy and Change Directorate. The role will support the delivery of strategic internal and external communications, including high-profile campaigns and initiatives, with a focus on the children’s transformation programme and promoting services.

You will work closely with internal departments, external partners and stakeholders to deliver engaging communications across a range of

Qualifications

• Experience in a communications, public relations or corporate communications role.
• Experience planning and delivering communications campaigns.
• Strong written communication skills, including producing press releases and public-facing content.
• Experience managing social media communications.
• Ability to respond professionally to media, customer or stakeholder enquiries.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience building relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver communications campaigns to promote council services, projects and initiatives.
• Write press releases and support media relations, including responding to media enquiries.
• Manage and promote content across the council’s social media channels.
• Support the production of videos, photographs and other digital communications content.
• Prepare responses to complaints, MP enquiries, customer enquiries and other corporate communications requests.
• Work closely with internal teams, external partners, the web team and customer services.
• Support communications projects relating to the council’s improvement and transformation programmes, particularly children’s services.
• Help protect and enhance the council’s reputation through clear, accurate and engaging communications.
• Provide communications support during emergencies and major incidents.
• Ensure all communications are delivered to agreed deadlines and within allocated budgets.

Skills

Campaign planning

Press releases

Social media management

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Job description

Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Communications Officer to join its Communications Team within the Strategy and Change Directorate. The role will support the delivery of strategic internal and external communications, including high-profile campaigns and initiatives, with a focus on the children’s transformation programme and promoting services.

You will work closely with internal departments, external partners and stakeholders to deliver engaging communications across a range of