Communications Officer

Tamworth Borough Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Non-contributory health scheme

Local Government pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounted gym membership

Payment of professional fees (where/cp

Job summary

Tamworth Borough Council is seeking a Communications Officer to craft clear content for the website, social media, newsletters and staff communications. You will support media activity with press releases, answer enquiries and monitor coverage.

The role spans photographs/video content creation and delivery of communications campaigns and events. We value strong plain English writing, organisation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong plain English writing skills and ability to produce clear content.
• Organised with attention to detail and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience creating content for websites, newsletters and staff communications.
• Willing to work with others and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Create content for the council website, social media, newsletters and staff communications.
• Support media activity by drafting press releases and statements, responding to enquiries and monitoring coverage.
• Produce photographs and video content; help deliver communications campaigns and council events.
• Use insight and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of communications.

Skills

Plain English writing

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Communications qualification

Tools

Microsoft applications

Social media

Content creation

Job description

Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.

We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual's needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity | Tamworth Borough Council.

We are looking for a creative and organised person to join our corporate communications team as a Communications Officer.

You will help create clear and engaging content for the council's website, social media, newsletters and staff communications. You will also support media activity by helping to draft press releases and statements, respond to enquiries and monitor media coverage.

You will create photographs and video content, and help deliver communications and marketing campaigns, council events and internal communications. You will use insight and analytics to help us understand how well our communications are working.

The role would suit someone with strong plain English writing skills who is organised, pays attention to detail and can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. You will need to work well with others, use your own initiative and be willing to learn.

An interest in communications, media, marketing and creating content for different audiences is important. You should also be confident using Microsoft applications and social media. A suitable communications qualification or relevant industry experience would be an advantage., Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty as outlined in section 78 of the Immigration Act 2016, to serve the public it is vital that those working in public facing roles can communicate in English with members of the public receiving local authority services.

£26,427 - £26,847 per annum pro rata

(pay award pending)

Home-based role

Primarily home working, with two days per month on site and occasional additional attendance as required, up to 40% of working time.

22.2 hours per week

Temporary contract until September 2028

Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work. Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment., The role may involve attending council events, including some evening and weekend work.

This is a home working contract and the majority of duties will be carried out at home, however, employees will be contractually required to attend site on two days per month for team meetings, 121 meetings, etc. Employees may also be required to attend a site for meetings, collaborative work or to undertake work related activities. Site attendance will constitute no more than 40% of working time and includes the contractual 2 days per month.

This is a hybrid working contract, there is a requirement for some of duties to be carried out at home and some on site. Site attendance will constitute more than 40% of available working time.

We have an extensive benefits package including:

• flexible working
• a non-contributory health scheme
• Local Government pension scheme
• generous holiday entitlement
• discounted gym membership
• payment of professional fees (where applicable)

for further details please refer to the application information document on our website.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check.