Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Interviews will be held on 9th and 13th June.
This post is politically restricted.
Colchester City Council is committed to delivering high-quality and accessible services to residents, visitors and businesses. They are a local government authority providing a diverse range of public and commercialservices across Colchester, the second largest district in Essex.
Are you a social media pro who knows how to build an online community and turn engagement into action? Do you love fitness, sports, and leisure - and want to use your content skills to inspire, connect, and drive growth?
We're on the lookout for a Social Media and Content Officer to take our Sport & Leisure channels to the next level. This isn't just about posting content; it about creating a movement - bringing people together, growing our digital presence, and driving income through creative and engaging content.
Working with the Communications and Marketing team you¼ reach hundreds of thousands of residents every single month, with endless possibilities to create unique content across multiple platforms targeting multiple audiences.
We are looking for someone with a good knowledge of social media who can comfortably run a range of accounts across several social media platforms, maintaining the desired brand voice. Someone with a great eye for a story digital content and the pictures/videos needed to tell it.
If you're creative, forward thinking and keep calm under the pressure adhering to tight timescales, then, this might be the role for you.
No two days will be the same, with the opportunity to put your stamp on the role and make it your own.
Duties of the role
* Running our Sport & Leisure social channels day-to-day, growing and engaging our online community.
* Creating thumb-stopping content (photo, video, stories, reels, and more) that gets people talking - and booking.
* Showcasing our facilities, classes, and events in fun, engaging, and innovative ways.
* Keeping up with social trends and using them to increase reach and revenue.
* Capturing content on the go - whether it at the gym, a local sports event, or a new fitness class launch.
* Tracking performance and making data-driven decisions to maximise impact and return on investment.
Qualifications and skills required
* Someone who lives and breathes social media - if you're always ahead of the trends, we want you.
* A creative thinker with an eye for visuals, great storytelling skills, and a knack for community-building.
* Experience in managing multiple social platforms and using analytics to improve performance.
* Bonus points if you have basic design, video editing, or content creation skills.
* If you're ready to shape the future of our Sport & Leisure content, build a thriving digital community, and use social media to make a real impact, we love to hear from you!
What we offer
* The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, including two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.
Other benefits include:
* Flexible working
* Gym, travel and online retail discounts
* Excellent training, development and progression opportunities
For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Laura Hardisty, Strategic Communications and Marketing Manager,laura.hardisty@colchester.gov.ukor 07944 119629 or Katharine Sheppard, Marketing Manager,Katharine.sheppard@colchester.gov.ukor 07903 865023.
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