Responsibilities

• The main purpose of the role is: To manage, develop and grow the Council's social media presence across multiple brands, services, projects and community initiatives.
• The post holder will be responsible for creating engaging content, managing social media channels, delivering paid digital advertising campaigns, maintaining websites and email communications, and supporting audience growth, engagement and ticket sales through effective digital marketing activity.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple social media channels, creating engaging content, delivering advertising campaigns and supporting the ongoing growth of the Council's digital presence.
• This is a varied and rewarding role working across a diverse range of events, services, projects and community initiatives. No two days are the same and the successful candidate will play a key role in helping us engage with residents, visitors, customers and stakeholders through effective digital communication and marketing activity.
• You will be comfortable working in a hands-on role that combines strategic planning with practical delivery. From creating content and managing campaigns to attending events and capturing live content, you will be equally comfortable behind a desk or out in the community representing the Council's activities and services.
• Whether promoting an event, supporting a community initiative, communicating important information or developing audience engagement, you will be able to create content that delivers results.

Requirements

• We are looking for an experienced social media and digital marketing professional with a proven track record in content creation, audience development and digital advertising.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple social media channels, creating engaging content, delivering advertising campaigns and supporting the ongoing growth of the Council's digital presence.
• You will have experience using Meta Business Suite, creating paid advertising campaigns, maintaining WordPress websites and producing content across a variety of digital channels.
• You will be confident working across a broad range of marketing activities and able to adapt your approach to suit different audiences, campaigns and objectives.
• You will be passionate about social media and digital marketing, with strong content creation skills and a clear understanding of how to grow audiences, increase engagement and deliver measurable results.
• You will be comfortable working in a hands-on role that combines strategic planning with practical delivery.

Benefits

• LGPS Pension Scheme
• Access to AVC savings schemes with Prudential.
• Generous Holiday Allowance (23 days plus bank holidays, two additional local days and a day off for your birthday), with option to buy extra days.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programmecounselling service for you and your family
• Health & Wellbeing Cashplan – financial assistance for dental or medical issues.
• Retailer discounts with My Staff Shopoffering access to thousands of deals, savings and benefits to a range of online and retail discounts for a range of everyday expenses from groceries to holidays and fitness.
• Opportunity to apply for flexible working on completion of probationary period.
• Benefits: Company pension
• Benefits: Employee discount
• Benefits: Health & wellbeing programme