Communications Officer

Our client is seeking a Communications Officer on an initial 2-month contract with the possibility of an extension.

Start Date: ASAP - 2 Month Contract

Pay Rate: 17.12 Per Hour PAYE

Location: CW11 1HZ

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, 09:00 - 17:00.

Job Purpose:

To plan, deliver and advise about communications campaigns that promote the priorities of CEC.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cost-effective, creative, audience-specific communications plans and products, that promote the Council and that support the Council's business objectives, using a wide range of digital and traditional channels.
• Commission cost-effective, creative, audience-specific communications products from a range of internal and external providers including media relations officers, online services team and Creative Design and Print Framework suppliers.
• Set, monitor and evaluate SMART communications objectives for communications activity, including both output and outcome measures.
• Contribute to a coordinated schedule of communications activity for Cheshire East Council
• Contribute to a comprehensive body of marketing and communications intelligence to inform and support the delivery of the Council's communications objectives.
• Build an influential network of internal and external contacts as an enabling resource to support the delivery of the Council's communications objectives.
• Advise, influence and challenge colleagues and service delivery partners at all levels on their communications objectives and requirements

Skills and Experience:

• CIM / CIPR (certificate or diploma)
• RSA2 typing speed qualification or an equivalent level of experience
• Professional experience in a marketing or PR communications role including:
• Excellent copywriting for a range of audiences and channels including media releases
• Good general IT skills (including Microsoft Office)
• Planning and delivering communications products
• Working with a wide range of clients to set measurable objectives
• Evaluating campaign outcomes

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