3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The London Borough of Islington is seeking a creative and confident Digital Communications Officer (PO2) to support delivery of the high-profile ‘Making it Happen’ campaign. • The role focuses on producing engaging, accessible short-form video and digital content that brings frontline council services to life and demonstrates how the council delivers for its residents. • Working within the Communications and Campaigns service, the postholder will plan, create, publish and evaluate content across digital channels including social media, email, and the council website. • This is a fast-paced, collaborative role requiring strong storytelling skills, excellent technical capability, and a sound understanding of digital best practice within a local government context. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Plan, deliver and evaluate digital communications campaigns aligned to the council’s Strategic Plan. • Create attention-grabbing short-form video content, including planning, filming, editing and publishing. • Translate campaign briefs into compelling, story-led digital content that reflects the council’s brand and values. • Manage and develop the council’s digital channels, including social media, email marketing, website and intranet. • Work collaboratively with communications colleagues, campaign leads and services on major and high-profile projects. • Track, analyse and report on digital performance, recommending improvements to optimise reach and engagement. • Ensure all digital content meets accessibility standards and complies with GDPR. • Respond to digital enquiries in a timely way to protect the council’s reputation. • Support integrated campaign planning across services and stakeholders. • Provide expert digital communications advice and guidance to officers and colleagues. • Attend site visits, meetings and events (including occasional evenings/weekends, with TOIL). Skills/Experience: • Proven experience delivering digital communications across social media, email marketing, websites and intranets. • Demonstrable experience running successful digital communications campaigns. • Strong video storytelling skills, including filming and editing (essential experience with Adobe Premiere Pro). • Excellent understanding of social media best practice, trends and platform optimisation. • Knowledge of accessibility requirements and digital compliance, including GDPR. • Experience evaluating digital performance using analytics and insight. • Ability to simplify complex information into engaging, accessible content. • Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working collaboratively. • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities. • Interest in local government and experience working in a political environment. Additional Information: • Location: Town Hall, Islington. • Workstyle: Roaming – minimum 2 days per week onsite.