Location: Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary Band: £39,235 - £40,093 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Job Profile: Click here to view
Closing Date: Monday 16 December 2024 12.00 noon
As part of the marketing team reporting to the Commercial Manager within the Business Development Department, the Public Relations Officer is responsible for implementing communication strategies and initiatives to enhance the reputation and public image of SLLC. They will develop and implement effective communication plans, liaise with the communications team at South Lanarkshire Council in the handling of media relations, and engage with key stakeholders to promote SLLC's objectives and initiatives. This role requires excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders. It will work closely with the Digital Officer by providing crisp and clear copy for the website and collating video content for use across multiple channels.
Interview date: Friday 20 December 2024
Application Questions
1. Outline your experience of media relations and external communications. Additionally, provide your understanding and knowledge of social media platforms and digital communication.
2. Describe your experience in creating and executing internal communication strategies to best connect with an organisation's internal audience.
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
* Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
* Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema
* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
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