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Senior Communications OfficerBrackenberry • York, England, UK
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Senior Communications Officer

Senior Communications Officer

Brackenberry • York, England, UK
30+ days ago
Salary
£25.06 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in North Yorkshire to assist with the appointment of a Senior Communications Officer on a 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 25.06- 31.78 per hour

Summary:

The Senior Communications Officer is a strategic and operational lead responsible for the planning and delivery of high-impact communication activities across a defined portfolio of Council services. You will translate complex organizational goals into creative multi-channel campaigns that resonate with diverse stakeholders and residents. Operating within a fast-paced political environment you will act as a senior advisor on media relations manage reputation-sensitive issues and provide mentorship to junior officers to ensure a consistent and professional corporate voice.

Responsibilities:

  • Translate high-level organizational objectives into robust communication plans identifying key audiences messaging and measurable KPIs.
  • Lead the delivery of a dedicated portfolio of work (e.g. Environment Housing or Social Care) ensuring all activity aligns with the Councils core values and strategic priorities.
  • Lead the delivery of a dedicated portfolio of work (e.g. Environment Housing or Social Care) ensuring all activity aligns with the Councils core values and strategic priorities.
  • Build strong working relationships with Cabinet Members Directors and external partners to provide expert communications advice.
  • Support the professional development of junior Communications Officers by providing guidance on best practices reviewing draft content and overseeing workload distribution.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Communications Journalism Marketing Public Relations or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Essentials:

  • Understanding of the Code of Recommended Practice on Local Authority Publicity and Data Protection (GDPR) requirements for marketing and communications.
  • proven experience in delivering high-level communications including sophisticated media handling and the end-to-end development of communication plans.
  • prior experience working within a local government central government or a similar highly political/regulated environment.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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