Interim Communications Officer

The Interim Communications Officer will support the development and delivery of the council’s communication strategy.

Client Details

My client is a local council looking to add an Interim Communications Officer to the team.

Description

The successful Interim Communications Officer will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of key organisational messages and campaigns for external and internal audiences, embedding digital communications in everything we do
• Ensure the use of the council’s corporate identity and ensure correct use by all council staff and partners
• Offer support to all services in the council to ensure excellent standards for all campaigns and communications
• Take complex messages and translate them into readable and engaging copy and ensure consistency and accuracy of messages
• Make best use of digital communication including social media to engage residents, promote stories and raise the profile of the council.

Profile

The successful Interim Communications Officer will have:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar communications role – you will be a true communications all-rounder!
• Experience within local government – ideally working with councils – essential
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to hit the ground running!

Job Offer

Short term contract – 18.14 per hour

Essex based – twice a week in the office.