Our client is seeking a Communications Officer on an initial 2-month contract with the possibility of an extension. Start Date: ASAP - 2 Month Contract Pay Rate: £17.12 Per Hour PAYE Location: CW11 1HZ Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, 09:00 - 17:00. Job Purpose: To plan, deliver and advise about communications campaigns that promote the priorities of CEC. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and implement cost-effective, creative, audience-specific communications plans and products, that promote the Council and that support the Council's business objectives, using a wide range of digital and traditional channels. Commission cost-effective, creative, audience-specific communications products from a range of internal and external providers including media relations officers, online services team and Creative Design and Print Framework suppliers. Set, monitor and evaluate SMART communications objectives for communications activity, including both output and outcome measures. Contribute to a coordinated schedule of communications activity for Cheshire East Council Contribute to a comprehensive body of marketing and communications intelligence to inform and support the delivery of the Council's communications objectives. Build an influential network of internal and external contacts as an enabling resource to support the delivery of the Council's communications objectives. Advise, influence and challenge colleagues and service delivery partners at all levels on their communications objectives and requirementsSkills and Experience: CIM / CIPR (certificate or diploma) RSA2 typing speed qualification or an equivalent level of experience Professional experience in a marketing or PR communications role including: Excellent copywriting for a range of audiences and channels including media releases Good general IT skills (including Microsoft Office) Planning and delivering communications products Working with a wide range of clients to set measurable objectives Evaluating campaign outcomesDisclaimer: By applying for this role, you give consent for your information to be forwarded to our Client(s) and information of which may be retained within our databases therefore also agreeing to be represented by i-jobs with respect of the vacancy you're applying