Communication & Engagement Manager - Cambridge

Reference: CCC00300Description: It really is an exciting time for us here at Cambridge City Council and you could be exactly the person that we are looking for.Dynamic and experienced, you’ll bring with you a fresh approach to communication and engagement, at a time when Cambridge is regularly in the national spotlight.Working closely with the Council’s leadership team, you will ensure we hear from local people, meeting them in the places and platforms where they spend their time; you will influence stakeholders in support of our vision: ‘One Cambridge, Fair For All’; and, best of all, you will help to create the Cambridge story.You will be leading our brilliant Communications team, which has recently gone live with a redesigned Cambridge City Council website, and been responsible for organically growing our consultation and engagement platform to nearly 5,500 users in two years.If you are ready to be our Communications and Engagement Manager then get in touch to find out more. We cannot wait to hear from you.The role profile has more details about the role, but your responsibilities will include:Leading the development and execution of a strategic communications plan to support our organization's goals and enhance our public image.Building and maintaining relationships with community groups, media outlets, and other key stakeholders.Overseeing the creation and dissemination of engaging content across various platforms, including social media, press releases, newsletters, and the website.Managing a team to deliver effective communication and engagementIf you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that has a real impact on our community, we would welcome your application.The successful applicant will need to undertake a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service Check.Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch. Contract: PermanentSalary: £53,679 - £59,672 (City Pay Band 9)Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.In return we can offer:Family friendly policiesAgile and Flexible workingGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).Annual leave purchasing schemeAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeA variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsConfidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance ProgrammeHealth and well-being programmeProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the roleSubsidy for public transportRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition frameworkMore Information: To find out more about the requirements of the role please download the Role Profile.You can also click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours or Equality & Diversity in RecruitmentIf you would like an informal chat, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Jane Wilson, via [email protected] Process: To be considered for this role, please click‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.Region: CambridgeLocation: Salary: *GBP*53,679 - *GBP*59,672 per annumPackage: PermanentContractual hours: 37Basis: Full time