Communications Officer

One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Communications Officer on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week. Overview: * To support the development and delivery of the council’s Communication Strategy. * To support the development and delivery of key organisational messages and campaigns for external and internal audiences, embedding digital communications in everything we do. * To ensure the use of the council’s corporate identity and ensure correct use by all council staff and partners. * To offer support to all services in the council to ensure excellent standards for all campaigns and communications. * To take complex messages and translate them into readable and engaging copy and ensure consistency and accuracy of messages. * To support the delivery of a high standard, comprehensive and integrated media management service including the efficient distribution of council media releases and, where appropriate, press conferences and briefings. * To use research and knowledge about resident profiles and needs, in order to focus messages and information for differing audiences using a range of channels. * To support the development and maintenance of standards, procedures, protocols, performance indicators and ways of evaluating and measuring communications, marketing activity and media liaison. * To support the potential for income generation including sponsorship for council campaigns and events, promotion and co-ordination of filming locations and identifying new opportunities. * To keep up to date with changes and developments which affect the council and by implication, affect its communications. * Support the team in crisis/emergency and high profile communications. * Some evening and weekend working may be required * Deputise for Managers Responsibilities: * Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate marketing and communication plans and activity * Proven project management and organisational skills. * Creative flair and ability to translate business needs into high impact campaigns and communication programmes. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships across a wide range of contacts. * Ability to work under pressure, determine priorities and progress a variety of tasks. * Able to work as a team member and to help to deliver team goals. If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to Jahker Miah from Coyle Personnel Ltd