Marketing, Communications and Media Graduate
Scale 4 (£25,584-£27,269 - subject to job evaluation)
37 hours, Full-Time
Temporary (2 years)
Hybrid: Stopford House and homeworking - two/three days in the office based on business need
Application Deadline: 14 May 2025, 11:59pm
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting Date: 16 May 2025
Interview Date: 2 - 6 June 2025
Interview Type: Face to face
Kickstart Your Career with Stockport Council!
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for marketing, communications, and media? Do you want to make a real impact in your community while gaining invaluable experience? Look no further! Stockport Council is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Marketing, Communications, and Media Graduate to join our ambitious Communications Team.
Why Join Us?
At Stockport Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents and creating a vibrant community. With an ambitious £1bn development and regeneration programme, Stockport was recognised as the best place to live in the North West by The Times. As part of our team, you’ll be at the heart of exciting projects that make a real difference.
What’s in It for You?
* Professional Development: We offer extensive training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
* Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and innovative team.
* Community Impact: Be part of initiatives that positively impact the lives of Stockport residents.
* Flexible Working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
As a Marketing, Communications, and Media Graduate, you will:
* Support Communications Projects: Assist in delivering internal and external communications projects.
* Create Engaging Content: Write for various media, including social media, newsletters, and print.
* Support Campaigns: Help with the operational aspects of communications campaigns and strategies.
* Engage with Media: Draft press releases and liaise with media outlets.
* Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with HR, marketing, IT, and customer service teams.
Who We’re Looking For
Education:
Recent graduate ideally with a degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field.
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and proficiency in digital and social media platforms. Digital content skills such as photography, video editing, and Adobe are desirable but not essential.
Attributes:
Creative thinker, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
At Stockport Council, we are a united team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works, and spends time in the borough. We value employees who embody our workplace values, ensuring they are central to everything we do.
We are proud to be recognized under the Good Employment Charter as an organization committed to staff wellbeing. We pledge to pay the real living wage, involve staff in key decisions, and promote fair and flexible working conditions.
Additional Information
Click here to learn more about the Employee Benefits you will receive when you join our team!
If you want to know more about the role, please contact Alison North, Head of Communications and Marketing, at communications@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
This role involves being part of the On Call Communications Rota, operating on weekends and bank holidays from 8am to 8pm. A standby allowance of £33.63 per shift (as of 1 April 2024) is paid. The postholder will be on the rota approximately 6-8 weekends per year.
This post is politically restricted under the 1989 Local Government and Housing Act, requiring prior council approval for additional appointments.
Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship license, but it is limited to certain roles, and this campaign does not qualify.
We are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, and ex-military personnel. Meeting the criteria for our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme guarantees an interview if you meet both the scheme and role requirements. Find out if you meet the criteria at https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme.
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