Communications Officer - Regional Fostering Hub
Communications Officer - Regional Fostering Hub
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Job Description
Salary:
Hours per week:37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term:12 months
Interview date: Week beginning Monday 5 May 2025
Fostering Regional Recruitment and Retention Hub Transforming Young Lives
Join our Fostering Southwest Hub as a Communications Officer and support the delivery and development of effective fostering recruitment across the region in line with National Standards and Regulations.
As a Communications Officer you will create targeted and timely communications to various audiences to support fostering recruitment. This includes providing information about the role of foster carers application processes and support options available to prospective foster carers. You will ensure that audiences are informed about local authority fostering offers priorities news events activities and policies. You will support the Communications Lead in reviewing and evaluating the impact of marketing and recruitment strategies demonstrating a flexible and agile approach to market trends and insights. You will also act as a specialist communications link between Fostering Southwest and communications teams in partner local councils to ensure a coordinated regional approach.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in communications excellent interpersonal and digital skills and experience in event organisation. A good understanding of all social media channels and the ability to work both independently and within a team are essential.
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details contact Carrie Worth Team Manager at or call.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
