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

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Own multi‑channel digital communications for sustainability programs in Suffolk, driving reach and action across residents and communities.

Own channel growth and content delivery across social, email, and web for county-wide campaigns.
Coordinate with the Senior Communications Officer on behavior-change initiatives and measurement.
Lead the communications strategy to expand audience reach and engagement across Suffolk.

Job Description

Responsibilities

deliver digital communications for a range of sustainability projects across Suffolk such as 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 delivery of our communications strategy, growing our channels so that we can reach and engage with more people across Suffolk.

Requirements

Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
Contract: Fixed term or secondment to 31/03/2028 (funding)
experience delivering digital communications across multiple channels designed to empower and encourage action at a county/regional scale
excellent copywriting skills and creative ideas, be able to work independently and as part of a team and be self-motivated. We deliver communications for many different projects so you will need to be highly organised and able to prioritise work effectively.

Preferred

Our ideal candidate will have a 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