PR and Communications Officer

Salary: Starting at £29,777 per year (Grade 7)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Monday to Friday

Hours: 37 hours per week,Hybrid and Flexible working

Location: YPO Headquarters, 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield WF2 0XE

Benefits: 27 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, plus 3 discretionary closedown days and Local Government Pension Scheme

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, be creative, and drive positive brand identity within an established and well-known public sector organisation?

Due to continued growth and expansion, YPO have an exciting opportunity for a PR and External Communications Officers to join our marketing and Communications team in a newly established role.

“If you seek a friendly and rewarding work environment, YPO could be the place for you.”

We're on the lookout for someone with experience in PR and public affairs, eager to further develop their skills gained from a similar role, whether in an agency or in-house PR team, to join our inclusive and passionate team.

In this new role at YPO, your exceptional interpersonal skills, coupled with your proficiency in written and verbal communication, and your meticulous attention to detail, will pave the path for your success and growth within our organisation.

As a motivated PR professional focused on results, your enthusiasm and dedication will positively impact our team achievements. You'll play a vital role in creating and executing key PR strategies and overseeing public affairs, staying informed about current events and relevant news topics affecting the public sector, in and around our local community.

You will be confident in your ability to deal with sensitive issues and act quickly to resolve them. Your keen eye for detail, coupled with your ability to craft flawless written content and copy for different demographics through different mediums, will be essential in providing clear communication to our wide and large audiences.

It is essential that the successful candidate have :

• A degree level qualification, or significant relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience and knowledge of best practice in PR and Communications
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to build positive stakeholder relationships

For a comprehensive outline of the role, as well as the essential skills required, please read the

“Our mission is to help the public sector achieve the best possible value when buying products and services across the UK.”

YPO have almost 50 years' experience in giving back to the public sector. Five decades ago, 13 local authorities came together to combine their buying demands and achieve efficiency, and that's when our organisation as it's known today began.

We supply products and services to a wide range of customers including schools, local authorities, charities, emergency services, the public sector, and other businesses such as nurseries and care homes.

We're 100% publicly owned, by our 13 member authorities, which means the profits we make are returned to our public sector customers, delivering even better value for money.

Benefits of working at YPO:

• Local Government Pension (WYPS)
• Family friendly policies
• Generous holiday allowances
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Access to Occupational Health Service
• Discounted sports and leisure memberships
• Health care plans
• Commitment to staff development and training

The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 25th March 2024.

Interviews are planned to take place, in-person, week commencing 8th April 2024.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, a change of requirements or a large number of applications being received.

YPO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £29,777.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wakefield, WF2 0XE