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Public Health Communication and Engagement OfficerWokingham Borough Council • Wokingham, Berkshire, GB
Public Health Communication and Engagement Officer

Public Health Communication and Engagement Officer

Wokingham Borough Council • Wokingham, Berkshire, GB
26 days ago
Salary
£31,537.00 yearly
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and proactive Public Health Communications Officer, to join us as key members of the Communications, Engagement and Marketing team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part-time, permanent Contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering communications that support public health priorities, helping residents make informed decisions and encouraging healthier lifestyles.

About the role

You will lead on the development and delivery of impactful communications campaigns that support our public health agenda. Working closely with the Public Health team, you will provide expert advice on multi-channel communications, ensuring messages reach and resonate with our communities.

The role involves a mix of strategic planning and hands-on delivery, from campaign development to content creation and media handling, including supporting communications in response to major incidents.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver strategic public health communications campaigns that drive awareness and behaviour change
  • Provide expert communications advice to the Public Health team
  • Develop forward communications plans aligned to council priorities
  • Create engaging content across a range of channels, including social media, newsletters and media releases
  • Support public health consultation and engagement activity
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of communications
  • Contribute to media and crisis communications responses
  • Support the council’s response to major incidents

Candidate Requirements:

You will be a skilled communicator with experience in delivering effective campaigns and creating high-quality content across multiple channels.

You will have:

  • Excellent writing skills across a range of formats, including digital and media content
  • Strong social media expertise, including content creation
  • Experience delivering communications or marketing campaigns with measurable outcomes
  • The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Daisy Fitzgibbon, Communications, Engagement & Marketing Business Partner at

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