Horton Heath - Eastleigh, United Kingdom - Eastleigh Borough Council

Eastleigh Borough Council
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Vacancy:


Post Title

  • Horton Heath
  • Senior Communications Officer
    Directorate
  • Governance & Support
    Location
  • Eastleigh House
    Advert Close date
  • 24/04/2024
    Job description:

Job advert text

  • Senior Communications Officer
- (Housing / Development)

  • Band 8 £42,04045,21
  • An exciting position has arisen for an experienced communications and public engagement professional to join our team at Eastleigh Borough Council.
  • The role
  • This role will be key to support delivery of Eastleigh Borough Council's new housing projects. You will be in charge of establishing and maintaining relationships with consumers, the local community, employees, and public interest groups through consultation activities, public events, press and other media communications.
  • You will contribute to the development of communication and engagement strategies, alongside building and delivering and measure targeted campaign plans, and you will support PR activity to generate positive media coverage and have input into reactive media issues.
  • One Horton Heath, our first development, is a 310acre mixeduse development being uniquely delivered by Eastleigh Borough Council and will see a mix of new homes of which 35% will be affordable, a new local centre, new 3form primary school, new employment and mixeduse retail space and include 125acres of undeveloped green space.
  • About you
  • We are looking for an experienced professional with demonstrable project communications and marketing experience in a B2C environment. Experience in the property / construction sector will be beneficial, especially of delivering public engagement and effective community activity, on time and within budget.
  • Why work for us?
  • Eastleigh Borough Council is an ambitious and innovative council. We are recognised for our innovation and achievements, whilst delivering high quality service to our customers and the community.
  • At Eastleigh, we are committed to supporting and developing all our staff and creating a culture that is inclusive, innovative and enjoyable. We offer excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support our staff in maintaining a good work life balance through our innovative flexi time system.

We also have excellent package of benefits including:
days for full time, annual leave dependent on service and band- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

  • Places Leisure Eastleigh 30% off Full Membership
  • Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
  • Car and Season Ticket loans
  • Excellent working environment
  • Support for continuous professional development
  • Good work life balance
Closing Date: 24 April 2024
Interview Date: 1 May 2024***
Employment & compensation:
Employment type

  • Full time
    Employment status
  • Permanent
    Weekly contract hours
  • 37.00
    Salary band
  • 8
    Salary (£)
  • 42040
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