Pr and External Communications Officer - Wakefield, United Kingdom - North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire Council
North Yorkshire Council
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Wakefield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:
Starting at £29,777 per year (Grade 7)


Contract:
Permanent, Full-time, Monday to Friday


Hours:37 hours per week,
Hybrid and Flexible working


Location:
YPO Headquarters, 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield WF2 0XE


Benefits:27 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, plus 3 discretionary closedown days and Local Government Pension Scheme

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, be creative, and drive positive brand identity within an established and well-known public sector organisation?


Due to continued growth and expansion, YPO have an exciting opportunity for a PR and External Communications Officers to join our marketing and communications team in a newly established role.


"If you seek a friendly and rewarding work environment, YPO could be the place for you."


We're on the lookout for someone with experience in PR and public affairs, eager to further develop their skills gained from a similar role, whether in an agency or in-house PR team, to join our inclusive and passionate team.


In this new role at YPO, your exceptional interpersonal skills, coupled with your proficiency in written and verbal communication, and your meticulous attention to detail, will pave the path for your success and growth within our organisation.

As a motivated PR professional focused on results, your enthusiasm and dedication will positively impact our team achievements.

You'll play a vital role in creating and executing key PR strategies and overseeing public affairs, staying informed about current events and relevant news topics affecting the public sector, in and around our local community.

You will be confident in your ability to deal with sensitive issues and act quickly to resolve them.

Your keen eye for detail, coupled with your ability to craft flawless written content and copy for different demographics through different mediums, will be essential in providing clear communication to our wide and large audiences.


  • A degree level qualification, or significant relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Experience and knowledge of best practice in PR and Communications
  • Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail
  • Demonstrable ability to build positive stakeholder relationships


For a comprehensive outline of the role, as well as the essential skills required, please read the Job Description attached here.


"Our mission is to help the public sector achieve the best possible value when buying products and services across the UK."
YPO have almost 50 years' experience in giving back to the public sector.

Five decades ago, 13 local authorities came together to combine their buying demands and achieve efficiency, and that's when our organisation as it's known today began.


We supply products and services to a wide range of customers including schools, local authorities, charities, emergency services, the public sector, and other businesses such as nurseries and care homes.


We're 100% publicly owned, by our 13 member authorities, which means the profits we make are returned to our public sector customers, delivering even better value for money.


Benefits of working at YPO:


  • Local Government Pension (WYPS)
  • Family friendly policies
  • Generous holiday allowances
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Access to Occupational Health Service
  • Discounted sports and leisure memberships
  • Health care plans
  • Commitment to staff development and training

How to Apply:

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process, please call Danielle on


Key Dates:

Interviews are planned to take place, in-person, week commencing
8th
April 2024.
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