Communications Officer - Guildford, United Kingdom - Guildford Borough Council

Guildford Borough Council

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Guildford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you a creative whizz with written communications? Do you have a flair for fabulous comms campaign management? Are you excellent at engagement? Could you create robust relationships with the media and our stakeholders? If so, we want to hear from you

Working within local government communications offers you the chance to work on important local issues while also making a real difference to peoples' lives.

We are looking for a highly creative, enthusiastic and ambitious communications professional to join our Communications and Digital Team.

With a focus on the communications aspect of the team, we want someone who can deliver fast-paced, creative comms. Someone who has the expertise to produce excellent written content to support PR, campaigns and online activity.

You must have a good understanding of how the media works, experience of writing media responses and press releases and you'll be great at developing outstanding relationships with colleagues across our council.

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative all-rounder with a professional and confident can-do approach.

Your excellent people skills and ability to work with all stakeholders internally and externally will mean you'll thrive being part of a high profile and visible team.

You will be working in a complex environment under tight time pressures and dealing with sensitive issues across all directorates.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to take the next step in their career within PR and communications.

About you
You will be a natural team-player who is supportive, flexible and resourceful.

You can write exceptional content and will effectively use a variety of communications and marketing channels to deliver on a broad range of projects and campaigns across our varied portfolio of services.

We're looking for someone with at least two years relevant experience, qualified to degree level in marketing or communications (or equivalent relevant workplace experience), or recognised professional qualification in Media, Marketing, Public Relations and/or equivalent verifiable experience or training.

Skills, competencies and experience required:

Essential
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- experience of writing publicity content such as press releases, newsletter, speeches, website copy and leaflets
- ability to handle media enquiries and create effective news releases to gain positive press coverage
- excellent ability to conceptualise, write, and edit quality written content
- be highly organised and adept at juggling tasks to meet changing demands and deadlines
- excellent interpersonal communication skills, comfortable communicating externally and internally with individuals at all levels
- highly motivated, detail-oriented, organised and confident working independently and as part of a team
- demonstrable experience of working within a busy communications, PR, marketing and engagement environment

Desirable
- experience in PR and communications in a local authority not essential but an advantage
- knowledge of online design tools, i.e. Canva.
- ability to use content management systems, social media tools, web analytics tools and digital marketing methods.
- digital skills (video production and editing beneficial)

The benefits include:

- flexible working options including home working
- local Government pension scheme and childcare voucher scheme
- a supportive Employee Assistance Programme
- buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 3 days additional annual leave
- my Staff Shop staff benefits scheme

About Guildford

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy.

The town's geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.

All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.

To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£39,355.00-£46,601.00 per year

Benefits: