Responsibilities
Are you a skilled and confident communicator who can plan, develop and deliver relevant and engaging content to the right audience, at the right time, using a wide variety of channels?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a really talented team of communications professionals who are passionate about working in local government and who make a positive difference to residents’ lives every day.
The successful candidate will use their communications skills to support the strategic delivery of the council’s climate and environment priorities which will include leading communications on high‑profile projects such as ‘Love Norwich’.
You will need to be accomplished in shaping and delivering communications and engagement strategies/plans. These will require the confident use of a range of internal and external channels such as social media, video creation, websites and SharePoint.
Part of your day‑to‑day role includes media management, including providing official responses to media enquiries.
As one of the council’s key corporate services, you will be comfortable and confident when it comes to providing expert advice to elected members and officers at all levels, along with other key stakeholders.
As a skilled negotiator, you will work with individuals and teams throughout the council as well as with external stakeholders to build excellent working relationships.
Work Arrangement
This role follows the council’s 50/50 hybrid working arrangement, with 50% of time spent in the office and 50% working remotely.
Reporting
The successful candidate will report directly to the communications manager.
Equal Opportunities
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
Benefits
* All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part‑time employees
* In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas
* Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support
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