Communications Executive

Communications Executive

Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

Grade C

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Help Drive Change Through Communication

Were looking for a talented Communications Executive to join our ambitious communications team and help deliver one of the councils key transformation programmes in Waste.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and strategic communicator to lead impactful campaigns that engage residents influence behaviour and support service transformation. Youll play a key role in protecting and enhancing the councils reputation through compelling storytelling digital communications and effective stakeholder engagement.

What Youll Do

You will:

• Support the planning delivery and evaluation of communications campaigns aligned to council priorities
• Create engaging content and clear messaging across digital media and internal channels
• Use audience insight and research to target communications effectively
• Support media relations reputation management and proactive storytelling
• Deliver digital-first campaigns across web email and social media
• Work collaboratively with colleagues elected members and partners to maximise impact
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time on budget and with measurable outcomes

What Were Looking For

Were seeking a confident communications professional with:

• Experience delivering successful communications or marketing campaigns
  Strong writing storytelling and content creation skills
• Knowledge of digital communications media relations and social media
  The ability to use insight and data to shape effective campaigns Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  A collaborative approach and passion for meaningful public engagement

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to make a real difference through high-profile campaigns that support positive change across the city. If youre creative organised and passionate about communications wed love to hear from you.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <>

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here.

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