Responsibilities - Planning, delivering and evaluating integrated communications and marketing campaigns. - Creating compelling content across digital, social media, print and traditional media channels. - Developing communications strategies that support service objectives and council priorities. - Providing professional communications advice and guidance to senior managers and councillors. - Building strong relationships with stakeholders, influencing decision-making and securing commitment to communications plans. - Using research, insight and data to inform campaign development and measure success. - Supporting innovative communications approaches that improve engagement and outcomes. - Managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Requirements - A degree in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience. - A recognised professional qualification in Media, Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent demonstrable experience and training. - Evidence of continuing professional development. - Experience of developing and delivering communications and social media campaigns, with the ability to demonstrate measurable impact. - A strong record of delivering effective marketing communications projects informed by research and evidence. - Experience of developing and implementing successful communications strategies. - The ability to provide trusted professional advice to senior leaders and elected members. - Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills. - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex or sensitive information clearly to diverse audiences. - Experience of managing complex campaigns and projects from concept through to evaluation. - Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and use data to inform communications activity. - The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities effectively. - Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and how they apply to communications and marketing activity. - In-depth understanding of current communications, marketing, media relations, PR, copywriting and publishing best practice. - Flexibility to adjust working hours when required to meet service needs. - Ability to travel to locations both within and outside the borough when required. Nice_to_have Benefits - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 per cent (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel