Senior Communications and Engagement Officer (x2 Posts)
Gateshead Council
Salary: Grade J, £40,476 - £43,693. Full Time, 37 Hours, x 2 1 Year Fixed Term posts
Job reference: REQ0003435
Closing date: 12 November 2024
We’re looking for Senior Communications and Engagement Officers
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
About the role…
We are looking for up to two individuals to join our existing communication and engagement team on a fixed term basis.
One post will focus on and lead our internal communications, with the second post supporting our priorities within children’s social care.
The successful candidates will be required to produce effective communications and have knowledge of social marketing; modern methods of digital communication and engagement will be essential. Building and forming excellent relationships with internal partners will also be fundamental to the role.
You will be passionate about communications, creative and innovative in your approach, and place a firm focus on demonstrating how effective engagement can make a real difference to internal and external audiences.
We are looking for professionals who have experience of developing and delivering communications and engagement plans in a large and complex organisation. You will help deliver the Council’s key priorities and build its reputation with employees, residents and partners. Superb communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate with people at all levels is essential, as well as being able to work on your own initiative.
You will have excellent skills and experience of writing and editing engaging copy for a wide range of communications channels and have proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
You’ll be paid a competitive salary of £40,476 to £43,693 pa
We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year rising to 32 (pro-rata for part time employees), 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping.
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us, we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Carrie Cosgrove by email at CarrieCosgrove@gateshead.gov.uk.
