Communications Officer Job ref: 25/CSG/11 Job type: Temporary Location: Enniskillen or Omagh Salary: SO1, SCP 25-27; £35,235 - £37,035 per annum Closing date: Friday 20 Jun 2025 12:00 Job summary Main Purpose of Job: The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Councils communications functions, providing advice and guidance to officers and Elected Members. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Ref: 25/CSG/11 Job Title: CommunicationsOfficer Reports to: CommunicationsManager Responsibleto:DirectorofCorporateServicesandGovernance Duration:Temporary, 12 Months Location: Townhall, Enniskillen or The Grange, Omagh, however the post holder will be expected to work across the Fermanagh & Omagh District Council area as required. Hours of work: 37 hours per week Salary: SO1, SCP 25-27; £35,235 - £37,035 per annum Summary of Responsibilities: Media Research, prepare and manage both proactive and reactive media releases / statement and queries and act as a point of contact for the media on any issues ensuringthatapositiveworkingrelationshipisdevelopedandmaintainedacrossthe local, regional and national media. Assist in the implementation of the various corporate Strategies including, Marketing and Communications, Consultation and Engagement Framework and adhere to the Communications Protocol. Assistinthedevelopmentofinternalcommunicationchannelsincludingthe upgrading and ongoing development of the staff intranet as a go to source for information. Provide communications support to Elected Members, Chief Executive, Senior ManagementTeam,HeadsofServiceandotherstaffasrequired,includingthe preparation of media statements and media responses. SupportthevariousCouncilServicesinPRandmediarequirementsincludingattend Council events, taking photographs and producing press releases and as required. Researchandprepareofficialspeechesasrequired EnsurethattheCouncilswebsiteandintranetareeffectivecommunicationand information tools for the public, Elected Members and staff. Marketing Developandimplementcorporatecommunicationscampaigns(onlineandoffline)for internal and external audiences, evaluate effectiveness, identify improvements and report to management. ManagedaytodayoperationofCouncilcorporatesocialmediaaccountsand respond to queries as appropriate. Create engaging, effective, accessible and clear communication materials (text and visual)in-housefordigitalandprintcommunicationsfromconcepttodesignandsign off, or with external support on occasion, for internal and external audiences, including elected members. Work alongside Directorate officers to assist in developing and implementing marketing and communications campaigns for internal and external audiences, includingelectedmembers,evaluateeffectiveness,identifyimprovementsandreport to management. Provide advice and support on the Councils visual identity and written guidelines to CouncilofficerstoensurethattheCouncilscommunicationsareclear,compliantwith standards, accessible and easy for people to understand. Proof-read a range ofCouncil marketing and communicationsmaterials, including but not limited to magazines, newsletters, leaflets, e-zines and strategies to ensure all documentsarefreefromspelling/grammaticalerrorsorarecorrectedasappropriate. Undertakeanalysisofonlinecommunicationsusingvariousonlineanalytictoolsto evaluate effectiveness and improve performance. Ensure the Council website is kept is up to date and that information is accurate and accessible. Researchandcollateevidencetosupportmarketingdecisionmakingwithinthe marketing and communications team to improve overall effectiveness and performance. Takeforwardnew(onlineandoffline)marketingtools,creatingengagingcontentfora range of audiences and evaluate effectiveness. Developandmanagerelationshipswithservicemanagersandofficerstoensure successful delivery of targets and outcomes. Support the Councils internal marketing forum General ComplywithalltheCouncilspoliciesandproceduresincludingtheEmployeeCodeof Conduct and Employee and Councillor Working Relationship Protocol. PromotetheCouncilsEqualOpportunitiespoliciesandavoidallformsof discrimination as both an employer and service provider. ImplementallFinancialandProcurementpoliciesandprocedures. Undertake the duties of the post at all times in a manner that enhances and promotes the positive image of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The postholder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. The above list should not be seen as an exhaustive list of duties, and the postholder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties, as required. PERSONSPECIFICATION Applicationsareinvitedfromapplicantswhomeetthefollowing criteria: A third level qualification in a relevant discipline, i.e. Communications, Marketing, Business Studies or equivalent and 1 years relevant experience**. In the absence of the above qualification, a minimum of 2 years relevant experience** in a public relations, communications or marketing role. **Relevantexperiencemustincludeevidenceof: Preparationofpressreleases,newslettersetc Liaisingwithlocal,regionalandnationalmediarelations ImplementationofaCommunications/PR/MarketingPlan Useofsocialmediachannels Undertaking research to compile media responses, press releases, letters, reports or correspondence Proficiency in the use of I.T. including Microsoft Office Packages and design specific packages such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator Experience of communications activities in both written/press and digital/social media Theabovecriteriamaybeenhancedtofacilitateshortlisting.