Strategy, Planning and Campaign Support

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Annual leave + Privilege Day and 10 BH

Flexi-time scheme

Occasional remote working

Pension schemes

Learning & Development

Gym discounts

Staff welfare services

Career break eligibility

Cycle to Work

Staff canteen access

Free car parking

Job summary

Isle of Man Government is seeking a Strategy, Planning and Campaign Support specialist to help plan, coordinate and deliver effective communications across departments. You will work with the Head of Strategy, Planning and Campaigns to maintain the Government Strategic Communications Grid and project manage campaigns from planning through evaluation.

You will bring organisation, coordination and project management skills to turn plans into action, manage multiple priorities, spot risks, and work

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Job description

About the role

Join us as Strategy, Planning and Campaign Support and play a key role in helping the Isle of Man Government plan, coordinate and deliver effective communications. Working alongside the Head of Strategy, Planning and Campaigns, you will maintain the Government Strategic Communications Grid, provide a clear forward view of activity across departments, and project manage campaigns from planning through to evaluation. You will bring together colleagues, priorities and deadlines, helping to ensure communications activity is visible, coordinated and delivered on time. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact across Government. You will work on high-profile campaigns, help shape how communications are planned and delivered, and drive continuous improvement across the communications function. Bring your organisation, coordination and project management skills to a role where you will turn plans into action, manage multiple priorities, spot risks before they become issues and work collaboratively with stakeholders across Government.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
• Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.
• Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees. We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at [e-mail].

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Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at [e-mail].