Deputy Head of Communications and Marketing
Luton Council
Salary: £51,802 - £54,924 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Job number: LBC03717
Closing Date: 22 April 2025
About the job
Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for enhancing reputation, innovation and delivering impactful campaigns that positively impact people’s lives? We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Deputy Head of Communications and Marketing to join our award-winning team, playing a crucial role in shaping and delivering the council’s communications strategy.
Supporting the Head of Communications, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for all communications and marketing activities across the council. You will act as a key advisor to the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive on matters of reputational impact, ensuring our messages are clear, consistent, and engaging.
Your expertise will be pivotal in advising the corporate leadership team and elected members on best practices for communicating the council’s vision and strategic priorities. Thinking outside the box and using innovative and effective communication techniques, you will help enhance our reputation, build public confidence in our work and change people’s lives.
About you
We are seeking an experienced and strategic communications professional with a proven track record of delivering high-impact communications plans. You’ll have substantial expertise in media relations, including managing campaigns and crisis communications, as well as developing and executing effective digital marketing and social media strategies. Your ability to provide expert advice and challenge senior leadership, build strong relationships with councillors, external stakeholders, and the media, and generate external income will be crucial.
You’ll also have an understanding of local government and the political landscape. With a commitment to innovation, data-driven decision-making, and best practice, you will ensure we can deliver on the council’s communications strategy. A degree or equivalent substantial experience in communications, marketing, or a related discipline is essential.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
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