Communications Officer

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

 

Department:          Communications and Culture

Directorate:           Environmental and Community Services

Hours:                   24 hours per week

Salary:                   Grade E - £29,093 to £32,654 per year (FTE). Pro rata salary for working 24                                       hours a week is £18,871 to £21,181 per year

Team Location:     Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5RP

Hybrid/home working is available.

Craft Our Story, Drive Engagement, Make an Impact!

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for crafting impactful messages?  Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive meaningful change?  If so, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

At Erewash Borough Council, we are committed to delivering exceptional services to our community.  As a Communications Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we communicate with our employees, residents, and partners.  Together, we’ll create campaigns that inspire, engage, and inform.

Your Mission:

As a Communications Officer, you’ll:

• Create Impactful Campaigns: Plan and deliver proactive and reactive communication campaigns to achieve strategic business outcomes.
• Champion Employee Engagement: Develop innovative communication methods to enhance workplace culture and promote organisational goals.
• Content Creation: Craft engaging materials across multiple platforms, including the internet, intranet, email, newsletters, and social media.
• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across all levels to understand their communication needs and deliver tailored solutions.

 

What You Will Be Doing:

• Developing and implementing communication strategies aligned with the council’s vision.
• Producing the council’s staff newsletter, coordinating with managers and teams to deliver relevant and engaging content.
• Writing and distributing press releases and spotting opportunities for positive media coverage.
• Creating professional marketing materials and digital content to promote the council both internally and externally.
• Measuring and analysing the success of communication initiatives to refine strategies.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on public relations, media, marketing and communications.
• Collaborating on corporate projects and supporting the wider communications team when needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Creativity and a flair for storytelling across digital and traditional platforms.
• A strong understanding of the latest communication tools and trends.
• A proactive, collaborative, and inclusive approach to work.

Qualifications

It is essential that you hold a degree or qualification in a related field namely Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Business Management. 

Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – a pro-rata entitlement to 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus a pro-rata entitlement to 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the borough
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
• Employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice schemes provided by Vivup
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme

 

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15^th December 2024 at midnight. 

 

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Suzanne Campbell, Communications and Customer Services Team Leader on 0115 907 2244. 

 

How to Apply

 

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.  

 

To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

 

For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html

 

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

 

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account.  If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

 

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

 

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

 

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.