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Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,340 - £28,742 per year
Vacancy: Permanent
View the Communications Assistant (Digital) job profile
An exciting opportunity has arisen within South Lanarkshire Council’s Chief Executive’s Office within the Communications and Strategy service, and we are seeking to recruit a Communications Assistant (Digital).
You will be involved in the effective day-to-day processing of communications jobs using established processes and systems within the digital team. You will also work with social media channels and be involved in processing content for the council’s website and intranet. You will play a key role in supporting and developing the Council’s Communication and Strategy campaigns and projects to deliver key council messages.
You should demonstrate excellent written, communication, planning, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to protect the council’s reputation, apply policies, and manage your workload to meet deadlines. You should have excellent IT skills, a good understanding of social media platforms and digital functions, be dynamic and creative, and able to resolve problems as they arise. Contribution to process and system development is also expected. Flexibility in approach is required to meet the Communications and Strategies needs.
When completing the application, please ensure you address the following:
* Provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviors: Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, and Performing.
Note: We do not accept CVs; submissions will be disregarded. If you need to submit additional information, upload it under supporting documents.
Apply online – All correspondence will be via email.
Selected candidates will need to assist with recruitment checks promptly. Failure to complete checks in a timely manner may result in withdrawal from the process.
Canvassing Elected Members or employees regarding any appointment is disqualifying.
Legislative Information: This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
Foreign Police Check: Candidates should explain any employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable for periods abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer, encourages applications from all community members, and guarantees interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements. Veterans meeting minimum requirements will also be guaranteed an interview.
Employees receive benefits including:
* Enrolment in a pension scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* Public holidays (up to 10 days)
* Sick pay
* Family-friendly policies
* Employee discounts
* Additional support benefits (Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program)
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