Senior Marketing And Partnerships Officer

Senior Marketing Publications and Partnerships OfficerWandsworth Council is a dynamic local authority in London, committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive impact on our diverse community. We are looking for a Senior MarketingPartnerships Officer to join our team and help us effectively communicate our initiatives, engage residents, and drive positive change in the borough. Check out the other communications roles we're recruiting to via https://recruitment.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/wandsworth-communications/.The Communications Team is at the centre of the Council and has a high impact on the services and audiences it serves.  It provides strategic leadership on media relations, public relation, event management, community engagement, publications, social media management and monitoring, branding, design and the councils websites.  It is also responsible for the operational oversight, delivery and coordination of all corporate communications activity across the wider council.As the Senior MarketingPartnerships Officer you will be help manage our publications, partnership and digital Marketing and our storytelling through case studies. You will be central to shaping the organisation's public image, fostering relationships with external partners, and driving engagement through effective communication strategies.You will be required to:Developing and implementing communication strategies to support organisational goals and objectives.Communications Account Manager for Directorate Portfolios represented by the Councillor.Facilitating partnerships with voluntary, civil society and community groups outlets to amplify the organisation's message.Facilitating partnerships with voluntary, civil society and community groups outlets to amplify the organisation's message.Managing the creation and distribution of publications, including press magazines, newsletters, and other marketing materialsMonitoring and analysing communication metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and initiatives.You will have:Experience in PR, media relations, or communications, preferably within a public sector or government environment. Previous experience as a journalist would be an advantage.Demonstrated ability to manage publications, case study development and digital communications output.Clear understanding of how to use and assess the effectiveness of social media and other e-marketing tools.Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.This is a two-year fixed term contract. This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days from Wandsworth Council offices/out and about in the borough and the rest from home.Closing Date:  5th June 2024Shortlisting Date: 10th June 2024Interview Date: w/c 17 June 2024 (interviews will be via video call - questions will be shared in advance)Test/Presentation: In person written test and group exercise w/c 17th June – Wandsworth Town Hall.Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.