Directorate : Resources Section : Communications and Strategy Location : Civic Centre Grade : Level 9 (Subject to Review) Salary : £36,363 - £39,152 (Subject to Review) Hours: 37 – Full Time This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants. This is a Fixed Term post for 6 months. These are exciting times for Stoke-on-Trent - and the city council. Whether its new businesses and homes or new bus routes and integrated travel -things are moving in Stoke-on-Trent. Here at the council we are moving to a new model of delivery, working closely with partners to build a city that is healthier, wealthier, fairer, safer, greener, cleaner, and more skilled. And the way we communicate is changing, too. We’re looking for a first-rate storyteller with a demonstrability ability to understand our audiences and find the right channels, and messages, to reach them. You will be as comfortable crafting digital communications as you are a press release. You will understand the important of stakeholder relations and how to work together to ensure maximum reach and impact. You will be brimming with ideas, with a proactive attitude towards communications and campaigns. Above all, you will be passionate about working in partnership - with the communications team, wider council colleagues, and partners across the city and county – to connect with all our communitiesas we tell Stoke-on-Trent’s story to them, and the wider world. Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.