Job Description

Campaigns Adviser, Early Years and Childcare

Fixed Term, Full Time

up to \xc2\xa341,053 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style:

Closing Date: 8th October 2023

Please note this opportunity will be offered as a 12 month fixed-term contract.

The Campaigns Adviser for Early Years and Childcare will be required to support the successful rollout of the Childcare Reforms in Essex. They will be involved in creating a robust Communications, Marketing and Engagement Plan and lead the delivery of activities. Managing the expectations of parents and engaging with the early years sector will be key.

You will work collaboratively with Communications and Marketing and Early Years and Childcare colleagues, as a member of the Childcare Reforms Working group. The role requires a strong communicator and someone skilled and experienced in using multichannel communications and marketing tactics in the delivery of campaigns, including digital marketing, social media and PR. You will additionally be adaptable and adept at working in a fast-moving environment with an ability to stay calm under pressure.

The role requires an understanding of the importance of insights and data at every stage of planning, creation, amplification, engagement and evaluation.

About you

Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience

Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.

Evidence of strong project management skills and process with experience of multidisciplinary and cross-functional working.

Demonstrable experience of campaigns marketing, ideally in a public sector environment.

An understanding of the agile way of working.

Experience of working in a political environment, skills in understanding and responding to different perspectives and taking a cross organisational perspective (desirable).

Proven experience in a Communications and Marketing advisory/consultancy role.

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What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

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