Job Description
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
The Communications Officer (Children’s) will lead the development and delivery of engaging communication and community engagement activity for the Families First programme. The role will support families, young people, and community partners by promoting services, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the voices of children, young people, and families help shape service delivery and outreach across Nottingham City.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver engaging communications promoting Families First services to families, young people, and community partners.
* Create accessible and inclusive content across digital, print, and social media platforms.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including schools, VCSE organisations, health services, police services, youth groups, and local communities.
* Coordinate community engagement activities such as events, workshops, and campaigns to strengthen connections and gather feedback.
* Ensure the lived experiences and voices of families and young people inform service development and communication strategies.
* Support internal communications to ensure consistent messaging and collaborative working across teams.
* Monitor and evaluate communication and engagement activities, using data and feedback to improve effectiveness and report on outcomes.
* Champion inclusive and culturally sensitive communication practices tailored to diverse audiences.
* Work collaboratively with service leads and delivery partners to align communications with programme priorities and objectives.
* Contribute to strategic planning by providing insights gathered through community engagement activity.
Requirements
* Experience delivering communications and engagement activity within a community, public sector, or children’s services environment.
* Experience creating content across digital, print, and social media platforms.
* Experience coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, events, or campaigns.
* Experience working collaboratively with multi-agency partners and community organisations.
* Experience gathering and using feedback to improve services or communication strategies.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong storytelling ability.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
* Understanding of inclusive communication practices and community engagement approaches.
* Ability to create accessible, engaging, and culturally sensitive content.
* Strong organisational and project coordination skills.Ability to analyse engagement data and measure communication impact.
* Collaborative and flexible approach to working within multi-disciplinary teams.
* Relevant qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Community Engagement, or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
* Location: Nottingham City Council / Hybrid working
* Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
* Working Pattern: 2-3 days onsite in Nottingham
* Candidate Requirement: Candidates should be local to Nottingham
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