Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Thurrock to assist with the appointment of a Communications Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.Rate of Pay: xc2xa317.64 - xc2xa323.13 per HourSummary:This is an exciting opportunity to join Thurrock Councils Communications Team during a period of transformation as part of the A Fresh Start for Thurrock corporate plan. The Communications Officer will play a key role in delivering strategic communications, ensuring proactive engagement with internal and external audiences, and managing the Councils media relations. The ideal candidate will have local government communications experience, a strong writing ability, and the skills to work in a fast-paced political environment.Responsibilities:

• Communication Strategy & Messaging: Support the development and implementation of Thurrock Councils Communication Strategy. Deliver clear and effective messaging across all platforms, ensuring consistency and adherence to corporate identity standards.
• Campaigns & Marketing: Develop and manage targeted communication campaigns, incorporating digital and social media strategies to enhance community engagement. Identify innovative approaches for maximizing audience reach.
• Media & Public Relations: Manage relationships with the media, respond to press inquiries, draft media releases, and support the delivery of press conferences and briefings. Provide crisis communication support when necessary.
• Digital & Social Media Engagement: Leverage digital platforms to promote stories, engage residents, and enhance Thurrocks public image. Ensure best practices in social media communication and audience interaction.
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Work collaboratively with council departments, partners, and local stakeholders to support initiatives that enhance Thurrocks community engagement and reputation.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Journalism (desirable).

Experience:

• Experience in media liaison, PR, marketing, campaigns, or internal communications.
• Strong knowledge of digital communication techniques, social media, and marketing strategies.
• Experience working in a local government or public sector communications role.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to translate complex messages into engaging content.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.#RQ1491049

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