Communications and Engagement Support Officer X2 - Bristol, United Kingdom - Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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2 x Full Time (37 hours), Permanent

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and effective communicator to join Bristol City Council's dynamic, innovative and award-winning Policy, Strategy and Communications team.

As a Communications and Engagement Support Officer you will have the opportunity to experience several external communications and consultation disciplines across the service.

You will help the Public Relations, Marketing and Consultation and Engagement teams deliver proactive campaigns, engage citizens and businesses, respond to media requests, and evaluate our work.

The campaigns we create and deliver focus on a broad range of issues - from recruitment of much-needed foster carers in Bristol, awareness raising of the Clean Air Zone, driving behaviour change to create healthy habits, to communicating transformational investment projects in the city.

We work with journalists and media outlets on the local, national, and international stages to tell engaging, accurate and informative stories about the council and the city.

You will have excellent verbal communication and writing skills and the ability to produce content for online and offline audiences, demonstrating a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

You'll also be well-organised and flexible, multiple projects with competing demands.

We also need to know what works well and supporting the regular monitoring and evaluation of our campaigns, media coverage and engagement activities will be an important part of this role.

With excellent interpersonal skills, you will be able to communicate professionally, and build and maintain strong relationships, with senior internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives.

Able to demonstrate suitable knowledge, understanding and skills or experience in communication methods and/or public engagement.

Working within a fast-paced, supportive, collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next steps of a career in communications and engagement and join a team committed to achieving the best results possible for people and groups across Bristol.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact John Smith, Service Manager - Public Relations on

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit._