Responsibilities

• You will ensure that council publicity, promotion and communications activity is planned, consistent, high-quality and in line with appropriate policies and regulations.
• You will be a storyteller that can create clear and compelling content for various audiences, develop and execute comprehensive communications plans and lead on campaigns.
• An ability for using a wide range of digital channels, including social media, is essential along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You will have proven experience of media relations and be expected to handle media enquiries, seek out proactive opportunities for publicity and advise staff and partners on communications activity.
• Working in a fast-paced environment, you will need to be well organised, be able to prioritise tasks and have a ‘can do’ attitude, providing creative and innovative solutions to maximise positive coverage and reach.
• You will also be a natural team player and have strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Hours: 35 per week
• An ability for using a wide range of digital channels, including social media, is essential
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• proven experience of media relations
• Level 1 Disclosure check may be required if your application is progressed after the interview

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows . We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit  https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme