Description Communications and Marketing Business Partner- Adult Social Care Ref: RT06325 Salary: £42,839 – 46,142 per annum Here at Walsall Council, we are doing things differently and we have an ambition to transform our approach to communications. We're looking for an experienced communications professional to become our Communications and Marketing Business Partner for Adult Social Care. Essential for this role is an individual who is skilled in media relations, a creative thinker and someone who is experienced in developing and delivering compelling communication and marketing campaigns. This newly created role means that the communications professional can join at an exciting time with the ability to help shape the approach. We are looking for someone who is used to working with the media, a strong writer and experience of using a broad range of communications and marketing techniques to create, deliver and evaluate campaigns. Feeling confident in leading the communications agenda is key. You will become an important part of our talented communications team, building relationships with colleagues in Adult Social Care and often working closely with senior officers and elected members. Key Responsibilities include: Support the wider Communications and Marketing team goals and help raise the team’s profile within the organisation Leading key council communications and marketing campaigns Developing proactive media relations to showcase Council services and projects Campaign planning and evaluation Content creation Organising and running press and promotional events Media monitoring and handling media issues View J ob Description and Employee Specification We can offer a range of brilliant benefits including hybrid working and opportunities to develop within a team of marketing and communications specialists. We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application. Closing date for applications: 24 th April 2026 Recruitment process Legislation imposes restrictions on political activity for certain local government employees. This position is designated as a politically restricted (sensitive) post as set out in Part 1 the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 (LGO(PR)R 1990) [SI 851] and S.30 of the Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice.