Marketing & Communication Officer

Marketing & Communications Officer

Permanent

Grade C(Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review)

Working 36.5 hours per week

Location:Birmingham Library

Are you a strategic communications professional who can shape compelling narratives influence stakeholders and deliver campaigns that have a measurable impact

Do you thrive on translating complex ideas into clear engaging communications that drive participation and behaviour change

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is seeking an experienced and creative Marketing & Communications Officer to lead the delivery and development of our communications activity.

In this role you will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of multi-channel marketing and communications campaigns
• Develop clear audience-focused messaging that supports strategic objectives
• Provide expert advice and challenge to colleagues on effective communication approaches
• Create and develop content across digital platforms ensuring consistency and quality
• Use insight data and evaluation to continuously improve performance and reach

You are able to:

• Demonstrate strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to shape narratives for a wide range of audiences
• Have proven experience delivering integrated communications across digital and offline channels
• Be confident working with and influencing stakeholders at all levels including senior leaders
• Show strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Take an analytical insight-led approach to improving engagement and campaign performance
• Bring creativity curiosity and a drive to innovate

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how adult education is promoted and understood across Birmingham. If youre ready to bring strategic thinking creativity and purpose to your communications work wed love to hear from you.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

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.

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