At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. This is a 2 Year Fixed Term Contract Until 04/09/2027. We have a great opportunity for a communications and marketing officer to join our corporate communications team to lead on adult social care. You will be working within a council whose purpose is to improve people s lives and which champions its values of being bold, empowered, supportive and transparent. About the Role The successful candidate will join an experienced and friendly team of corporate communications professionals who showcase the work of services across the council. Reporting to the corporate communications manager you will work with colleagues in Adult Social Care who have ambitious plans for the future. You will be responsible for all aspects of delivering communications and engagement activities and campaigns relevant to the broad range of range of adult social care services provided and commissioned by the council s highly dedicated and supportive Adult Social Care teams. We are looking for a communications professional who enjoys working in partnership and collaborating with others to get the best results. This will include highlighting the council s achievements and their impacts on improving the lives of residents, alongside promoting initiatives and projects such as Shared Lives and the Community Wellbeing Hub. In addition, the role will communicate and engage with a wide range of social care and health partners and providers, working in partnership and ensuring key messages are disseminated. About You The successful candidate will have substantial communications/marketing/design experience; knowledge and experience of local government, community or health settings; excellent oral and written communication skills; digital content creation skills including video. If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what s involved, please contact Jane Williams, Corporate Communications Manager, on Jane_Williams2@BATHNES.GOV.UK or call 01225477183. Interview date: 25/07/2025 About Bath & North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath & North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW *Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.