Communications Assistant at Suffolk County Council | Ipswich, Suffolk, UK

Suffolk County Council

Communications Assistant

Ipswich, Suffolk, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-channel digital communications for sustainability in Suffolk, driving reach, engagement and action through social, email and website content.

Channel Growth: Expand social, email, and website content to boost audience reach and engagement.
Campaign Delivery: Support county-wide behaviour change initiatives and campaign delivery with clear measurement.
Content Execution: Own copy, independent and team collaboration, and timely delivery across multiple projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Deliver digital communications for sustainability projects across Suffolk including social media content, email marketing, and website content.
Support the Senior Communications Officer with the delivery of a county-wide behaviour change campaign.
Lead on the delivery of our communications strategy to grow channels and reach and engage more people across Suffolk.

Requirements

Experience delivering digital communications across multiple channels designed to empower and encourage action at a county/regional scale.
Excellent copywriting skills and creative ideas, able to work independently and as part of a team and be self-motivated.
Highly organised and able to prioritise work effectively across multiple projects.
Comprehensive understanding of environmental sustainability communication.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
A variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
Diverse and active staff networks
Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!

Suffolk County Council

Reimagine the possibilities.As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are. As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be. By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves. We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Founded in 1974

Ipswich, England, GBR

4.6K employees

www.suffolk.gov.uk/careers