Communication Officer
- Location:
- Spiersbridge Offices, 2 Spiersbridge Way, Spiersbridge Business Park, Thornliebank, East Renfrewshire, G46 8NG
- Council Headquarters, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, G46 6UG
- Salary:
- £38,012 - £42,228 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Advert
East Renfrewshire Council is looking for a Communications Officer with a proven track record in working within a fast paced and creative communications environment.
The post holder will be part of a busy and fully integrated communications service which manages media relations, digital media channels, marketing, print and design, publications, internal communications and events.
You will have significant experience in digital communications and will know social media inside out.
The post holder will provide strategic and operational advice and support to officers and councillors and promote best communications practice within the organisation.
The role will include responsibility for developing and implementing integrated communications plans across a range of external and internal communications channels.
You will also play a key role on the provision of a 24-hour media relations service.
We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements for this role – please contact us if you would like to explore options.
* Hybrid employees are considered workplace based first, but they will have a level of flexibility to work from home up to 40% of their working week, if it is not to the detriment of their current tasks, team requirements or service needs.
For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers
Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.
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