Communications Officer

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Communications Officer to join their team. This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right applicant

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• Deliver effective communications activity as directed by managers and leads.
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• Work across a range of communications disciplines and service areas across the Council.
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• Plan effective campaigns and business activity using timely communication tactics to meet defined outcomes and customer needs, within agreed budget.
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• Daily management of the Council’s Press Office inbox, including direct liaison with the media on a wide range of corporate initiatives.
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• Proactively reaching out to media to negotiate deadlines, stories and media opportunities, including media briefings, events and photo opportunities.
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• Work within project teams on a range of activity using a number of communication disciplines, including writing and distributing media releases, e-mail and mail communications, website and social media content; and assisting with media enquiries and events.
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• Develop good working relationships with services, key councillors, relevant partners, external stakeholders and other opinion formers.
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PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35

1 DAY PER WEEK ON SITE