Communications Executive, Corporate Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of communications and marketing campaigns aligned to programme priorities.
• Develop engaging content and key messages across digital, media and internal communication channels.
• Use audience insight, research and data to target communications effectively and measure campaign success.
• Build positive relationships with media, partners and stakeholders to maximise campaign impact and enhance the council's reputation.
• Support reputation management, media enquiries and communications responses to emerging issues and campaigns.
• Deliver digital-first communications across web, email and social media channels, ensuring best practice and innovation.

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in Communications, Public Relations or Marketing, a CIPR/CIM qualification, or substantial relevant communications experience.
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating successful communications, marketing or engagement campaigns.
• Experience working within a large, complex organisation and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong skills in creating and delivering multi-channel communications across traditional and digital platforms.
• Experience providing communications advice to senior stakeholders and operating in politically sensitive environments.
• Excellent written communication, stakeholder engagement and campaign management skills.

Benefits

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling