Communication Officer - Temporary

Communications Officer

36.25 Hours per Week

£17.25 per Hour

Full-Time, Temporary

3 Month Contract

A local Council are hiring a Communications Officer on a full-time, temporary basis.

About the Role

Basildon Borough Council is seeking a dynamic, skilled and versatile Communications Officer to join our dedicated communications team. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in enhancing the Council’s reputation, providing clear and engaging communications principally to external audiences, although there will be a requirement to assist the Senior Internal Communications Officer from time to time when required.

Principal Responsibilities

Press Officer Duties

• Point of contact for media inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Draft and distribute press releases, statements, and briefing notes to promote council initiatives and activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage and produce regular reports on public and media sentiment.
• Prepare and support spokespeople such as the Chief Executive, The Leader and members of the Cabinet, including providing briefing materials and advice for interviews.

Social Media channels

• Social media posts, ensuring they reflect the organisation’s values and priorities.
• Plan, create, and schedule engaging and relevant content across all platforms, including text, images, and video.
• Respond to comments, messages, and queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor social media trends and analytics to measure engagement and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with other teams to ensure alignment of social media messaging with broader council initiatives.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in communications, press relations, or a related field, ideally within a public sector organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and channels.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative flair and attention to detail, with the ability to produce high-quality content. Copywriting and editing.

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