Communications Officer
Communications Officer
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Job Description
- East Suffolk Council - Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0EQ or Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1RT - Hybrid
- 30559 - 33366 per annum (pay award pending)
- 37 hours per week
- Fixed Term for 2 years
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to peoples lives delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the East Suffolk Councils Communications Team as a Communications Officer.
Your role
Using your expertise and experience you will support the day-to-day delivery of an effective and innovative communications and marketing service which informs and engages a wide range of audiences increases public trust improves reputation influences behaviour and drives engagement with the council.
As part of a wide range of duties you will be expected to support the delivery of council campaigns identify stories explain our services and prepare high quality proactive written content for the media and key council publications.
You will alsohelp deliver impactful and innovative content across all of the Councils online/social media channels and explore new and innovative ways to communicate reflecting emerging trends in digital content.
What you will need
You will have a minimum of three years relevant experience in the management co-ordination and implementation of communications media relations and/or public relations. You will also be able to demonstrate the delivery and evaluation of outstanding content through a variety of channels and be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Use this section to outline the skills abilities qualifications and other requirements the candidate will need.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all of the essential requirements please apply.
We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access.
To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council take a look at our video andhear why our employees think it is such a great place to work ().
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Great opportunities for training and development
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 24 days a year increasing to 30 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Free car parking (for when you are working in the office)
- Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services.
For more information please see ourbenefits brochure (pdf).
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Phil Harris Strategic Communications and Marketing Manager by calling 0.
Closing date: 15 June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 23 June 2025
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).
Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out theHow to Apply section of our Career Site ().
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
