Communications Specialist

This organisation are looking for a communications expert to help them communicate information effectively across a range of channels. The Communications team provides support across a wide range of communications tasks and channels, such as media relations, publications, corporate identity, web, social media, internal communications and the development and delivery of effective campaigns.

Although the post holder will be expected to have relevant skills and functional expertise in all aspects of communications, the main role will be working within the media relations team. This will involve proactively managing the authority's relationship with the media, providing news and information on the council's services and offering professional advice and support on all media issues, while also providing expert support on major events and emergency situations.

You should match the following criteria:

* Thorough understanding and experience of developing and implementing communications policies, media and stakeholder relations, internal communications, publications and events. Additionally, reviewing and developing reputation, marketing campaigns and web content communications
* Ability to build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to customers, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
* Ability to handle sensitive issues and stay cool under pressure
* Ability to think laterally and generate ideas
* Ability to translate complex information into more accessible language for the public, stakeholders and staff
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to write clear and concisely and to present findings effectively
* Good knowledge and experience of service planning, performance management, customer insight and the localism agenda
* An up to date knowledge and understanding of the use of social and interactive media as a key communication channel to promote the work of the organisation
* Knowledge of key processes including risk management, equality and diversity, business continuity and emergency planning
* Strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise and timetable work and projects
* Qualifications, training or other requirements
* Degree in relevant subject or NVQ Level 4 or ability to demonstrate equivalent work based experience

To apply please forward your CV ASAP. For further information please contact Grant Wilson on
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