What's involved with this role: Communications and Marketing Officer (ref Nuneaton 5274926) £14.84 per hour PAYE 3 months Hybrid working: candidates must be able to attend the office as necessary The role: We are seeking a proactive and creative Communications and Media Officer to join a dynamic team. This role plays a vital part in promoting the work of the Council, its services, strategies and successes – building positive relationships with elected members, officers, media organisations, partners, and the wider community. You’ll support the delivery of effective internal and external communications, help manage the media presence, and play a key role in shaping the way the organisation engages with our audiences through a variety of channels, including press, digital platforms and events. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver professional communications content across media, social platforms, and Council channels Create engaging press releases, social media posts, video, and online content to promote the Council’s work Respond promptly and appropriately to media enquiries, and manage media coverage, including forward planning and monitoring Attend Council and Civic events to capture stories and opportunities for promotion Provide communications advice and support to staff and elected members across all service units Assist in the development of strategies and campaigns that promote the Borough and the Council’s work Maintain and update the Council’s websites and social media accounts, ensuring accurate and timely communication Contribute to the review and continuous improvement of communication activities, making best use of digital marketing tools and trends Support internal communications and ensure brand consistency across all corporate communications What the client is looking for: Recent, hands-on experience in one or more of the following: media relations, journalism, or social media communications Confident in engaging with the public, with a professional and approachable manner Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Skilled in handling sensitive, complex, and confidential enquiries with discretion and efficiency Highly organised, able to manage time effectively, meet tight deadlines, and keep accurate records Proficient IT skills in a range of computer software packages, including Microsoft Office. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. VW Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.