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Salary- Ipswich Borough Council, Ipswich IP1 2DE
- £33,945 - £35,745 per annum
- 37 hours per week
- Permanent
- Reference: 0439
- Required as soon as possible.
The Marketing and Communication team at Ipswich Borough Council is committed to communicating effectively and efficiently with all the council’s stakeholders, both internally and externally.
The council recognises the importance of clear, informative communication and the need to engage in two-way communication that provides information, advice and guidance and is designed with a key purpose,to be people centric.
We offer a wide range of facilities and activities that support our residents, local businesses, staff, Elected Members, and partners and we need to be the driving force for change by offering clear, accurate messages that delivers purpose and direction.
The main purpose of the Communications and Press Officer Job is to develop and implement internal and external communication campaigns. This includes issuing press releases, working with media partners and ensuring high levels of employee and resident engagement, and that the council has a positive reputation locally and regionally.
This goes beyond ‘a press release’ this is delivering short and long-term communication campaigns that change behaviours and influence how people engage with the council.
This is an incredible exciting role, with the successful candidate being part of significant projects around Ipswich.
This role is 37 hours per week, but attending events to collect content is required- this will include evenings and occasional weekends. Working hours will be flexible to allow for later starts/early finishes to accommodate.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
Closing date: 2 February 2024.
Interview date: w/c 5 February 2024.
The selection process will be a 2-stage interview process with a presentation delivered at stage 1. Interviews will be in person at Grafton House, Ipswich.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,945.00-£35,745.00 per year
Work Location: In person
