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Senior Communications & Marketing Executive - Ref: RT02925WMJobs • Walsall, England, GB
Senior Communications & Marketing Executive - Ref: RT02925

Senior Communications & Marketing Executive - Ref: RT02925

WMJobs • Walsall, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Overview

Senior Communications & Marketing Executive - Ref: RT02925. Walsall Council is seeking a talented communications professional to join our team and help tell the story of our people, our place and our council. This fixed post is for a Press and Media Officer on a permanent basis, reporting to the senior communications team. The role is suitable for journalists looking to develop a career in public sector communications and may be suitable for those with strong writing skills who want to work in the public sector.

Salary G7: £32,654 - £37,035 per annum (pay award pending). This post is designated as a politically restricted (sensitive) post and requires accurate spoken English in verbal communication with customers.

Closing date: 7th September 2025.

Key responsibilities

  • Handling media enquiries.
  • Researching and writing press releases and liaising with relevant officers, senior managers and Members.
  • Supporting project teams and assisting with the planning and delivery of communications and marketing campaigns.
  • Creating engaging multimedia content for social media.

Job Information

Job Description and Employee Specification for the Senior Communications and Marketing Executive: Communications, Marketing and Brand. See the Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. Do not attach a CV; please ensure you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form and provide a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the criteria.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

Requirements and expectations

The candidate will:

  • have strong writing skills and the ability to generate and place good news stories to enhance the reputation of the council;
  • be able to research and write news releases and respond to media enquiries;
  • develop contacts and build relationships with journalists;
  • be creative and able to develop ideas for social media and marketing campaigns.

Additional information

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers in accurate spoken English.

Note: This position is designated as politically restricted (sensitive).

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