Communications and Marketing Officer

JOB TITLE Communications and Marketing Officer
POST NUMBER 009731
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £39,186 to £42,403 pa pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term - 24 months
LOCATION Stevenage / Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE
Whether you want to diversify your communications career, make your mark in local government or take a new road from journalism or other creative roles, a Communications and Marketing Officer role at this transformative council could be for you.
We are proud of the work that happens every day to help people. We play a part in this in the Communications and Marketing Team. Our breadth of work includes PR, social media, internal communications, digital marketing and engagement which helps ensure our audiences (particularly our staff and residents) feel informed. If you are a storyteller, this is the role for you.
This role will be at the core to supporting our transformation journey. You will help to engage staff internally and key stakeholders externally to support the delivery of this corporate communications, engagement, and Marketing initiative.
We want people who can discover the detail and tactics but appreciate strategic priorities and goals. You are building a set of our own core values and new vision for the council, please get in touch.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have

• at least three years’ experience in a communications / marketing / PR / creative environment
• a high grade of written English
• experience of relationship management with senior leaders
• track record of delivering successful internal and external communications, marketing and digital campaigns
• proven ability to work across multi channels, and produce high quality content under deadline

OUR BENEFITS

• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.

HOW TO APPLY
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Natasha Lee
Email : natasha.lee@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 25 March 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing: 8 April 2024
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.