Communications and Multimedia Officer - Council Headquaters

Job Details

Grade: 8A

Hourly Rate: £20.32 - £22.05

Salary: £37100.5 - £40257.81 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours - 35 hours

 

Role Purpose

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Communications team, part of an integrated Communications and Media service which also includes in-house Graphic Design and Print Services.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver high-quality communications outputs across a wide variety of media types and platforms and will be liaising closely with media outlets on a regular basis. No two days will be the same.

You will be adept at efficiently and accurately producing audience-focused content, delivering key messages and effective calls to action with impact. Your work will see you develop strong relationships across the Council, including with Directors, Senior Managers and Elected Members and will include providing communications support, advice and solutions that support business needs and that are aligned to corporate policies. Working with local and national partners, you will represent Scottish Borders Council and support the development of communications strategies, plans and content relating to joint projects and activities.

The successful candidate will also form part of the close-knit team supporting multi-agency Incident Response Groups as required, including out of hours, to deliver effective communications in line with our responsibilities to warn and inform when severe weather strikes or incidents occur.

 

Essential

A degree level qualification in a relevant professional discipline (journalism, corporate communications, media studies, public relations) or equivalent experience and continuing professional development in a relevant discipline

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Adam Drummond on adam.drummond@scotborders.gov.uk or Katrina Slater on katrina.slater@scotborders.gov.uk

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.