Job Description

Are you an experienced communicator ready to make a real difference in your local community? Braintree District Council has an exciting Communications Officer opportunity!

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £36,684 - £40,212 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, temporary, 1 year fixed term

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 13th July

About Us:

Braintree District Council is one of the fastest-growing districts in the East of England, serving three expanding towns with London just 45 minutes away. Located directly between Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports, we have a strong track record for delivering results and a deserved reputation within the business community. We are a creative and innovative council committed to having an engaged workforce that understands our strategy and actively contributes to positive change in the local community.

Communications Officer - The Role:

You will take a lead on implementing communication strategies that engage, excite, inform and inspire, taking responsibility for communicating key corporate announcements. This is an exciting and key new role supporting the delivery of some of Braintree District Council's key projects. You will work with stakeholders to ensure messages are clear, compelling and reach the right audiences at the right time.

Communications Officer - Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the implementation of corporate communication strategies across the organisation

- Develop and deliver key corporate announcements and communications

- Support the delivery of council projects through strategic communications planning

- Work effectively with stakeholders to understand needs and ensure alignment

Communications Officer - You:

- Proven experience in corporate communications with excellent communication and project management skills

- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational abilities

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, with a proactive and flexible approach

Benefits:

- Flexible working and hybrid working arrangements available (home and office based) subject to business need

- Local government pension scheme

- Learning and development opportunities for all staff

- Staff recognition schemes

- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership

What’s next?

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 13th July

Interviews will take place on Monday 28th July

Although our vacancy is being advertised on this job board/external website, we will never ask you to submit an application through this site. To protect your personal information, please visit our Braintree District Council site and click ‘Join our team’. You can then apply through the ‘Current Vacancies’ link.

To submit your CV for this exciting Communications Officer opportunity, click Apply today