Job DescriptionJob Vacancy: Marketing & Communications Officer (Full-Time)
Salary Range: Grade E, Scale Point 17 - £33,785 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Aylesbury Town Council, Town Hall, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury HP20 2QP
Aylesbury Town Council is seeking a dynamic and proficient Marketing & Communications Officer to join their team. As the Marketing & Communications Officer, you will be instrumental in facilitating effective communication and marketing between the Parish Council and the local community, ensuring transparency, engagement, and awareness of our initiatives and projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop engaging content for newsletters, social media, and the council's website.
- Maintain and update social media accounts to promote council activities and events.
- Update and manage content on the council's website to ensure accuracy.
- Promote community events and encourage resident participation.
- Act as a liaison with local media to create compelling press releases.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in communications or public relations.
- Excellent storytelling, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in social media management and content creation.
- Familiarity with website content management systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
•A generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
•Pay scales that are competitive and reviewed annually.
•23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time).
•Increase to 26 days annual leave after five years’ service (pro-rated for part time).
•Two days statutory leave.
•Hybrid working.
•Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track and free counselling service.
If you are passionate about communication, community engagement, and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.
- Deadline to Submit Application: 8 October 2024, midnight
(Note: should we receive a high volume of applications, we may bring forward the closing date).
For a detailed job description and application form, please see following hyperlink:
To apply, please submit your CV and application form, outlining your relevant experience to bhavisha.tailor-chhatralia@aylesburytowncouncil.gov.uk by 8 October 2024, midnight.
Aylesbury Town Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.