What's involved with this role: Job Title: PT Communications Officer Ref: Cheshire E 5270202 Pay rate: £17.79 per hour PAYE Please note this is a part time role: 22 hours per week Hybrid, with the expectation of at least 1 day in the Crewe town centre office. The role: We are seeking, on behalf of our client, a dynamic Communications Officer to plan, deliver and advise about communications campaigns that promote the priorities of the organisation. You will develop and implement cost-effective, creative, audience-specific communications plans and products using a wide range of digital and traditional channels. Key requirements: Commission cost-effective, creative, audience-specific communications products from a range of internal and external providers including Media Relations Officers, Online Services Team and Creative Design and Print Framework suppliers Set, monitor and evaluate SMART communications objectives for communications activity, including both output and outcome measures Contribute to a co-ordinated schedule of communications activity Contribute to a comprehensive body of marketing and communications intelligence to inform and support delivery of the communications objectives Build an influential network of internal and external contacts as an enabling resource to support delivery of communications objectives Advise, influence and challenge colleagues and service delivery partners at all levels on their communications objectives and requirements Maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge of communications tools and technology and use them to maximise effectiveness of communications activity What the client is looking for: Degree or equivalent qualification and experience in a communications discipline RSA2 typing speed qualification or an equivalent level of experience 3 years professional experience in a marketing or PR communications role Experience of planning and delivering communications products and evaluating campaign outcomes Experience of working with a wide range of clients to set measurable objectives and commissioning creative communications products and publications Excellent understanding of marketing and PR communications theories and concepts Project Management skills Excellent copywriting for a range of audiences and channels including media releases Proficient IT skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, influencing skills and presentation skills Demonstrable understanding of reputation management in a local government setting 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. 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. 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. "XI JE 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.