Description Contract type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 Worker Type: Hybrid Salary: £44,711 - £47,54 per annum ('pro rata for part time') Location: Loxley House Are you passionate about driving impactful communications to reach, engage and support a wide range of communities and key stakeholders? We’re seeking a dynamic and innovative Senior Communications Officer to champion our vision and enhance our connection with citizens. About the Role: As a Senior Communications Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping external and internal communications that align with Nottingham City Council’s priorities and statutory duties. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies that effectively engage diverse audiences and drive our mission forward. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Lead the development of communication action plans that promote Nottingham City Council’s objectives and engage key stakeholders. Content Creation: Oversee the production of high-quality content across multiple channels, including digital platforms, social media, and print, ensuring clarity and impact. Media Relations: Manage media enquiries and deliver proactive communications to enhance Nottingham City Council’s reputation and address critical issues. ️ Campaign Management: Design and evaluate a range of communication and engagement campaigns to support behaviour change and promote council initiatives. Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership, providing strategic advice and coordinating communication efforts across departments. Who We’re Looking For: We are seeking a collaborative leader who embodies our core values of: Leading People: Empowering and motivating teams to achieve excellence. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity in all our services. Change & Innovation: Driving continuous improvement and exploring creative solutions. Collaboration: Building strong relationships to deliver the best outcomes for our community. What You’ll Do: Champion our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion agenda in all communications. Develop actionable plans for emerging issues to ensure effective engagement with audiences. Monitor and evaluate communication efforts, using data to enhance our strategies and impact. Drive the growth of our digital presence, ensuring accessibility and engagement across platforms. Why Join Us? Be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, collaboration, and community engagement. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our citizens while advancing your professional development in a supportive environment. Apply Today If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and help shape the future of our community, we want to hear from you Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional services and strengthen our connection with the citizens we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. - This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role. - This post is politically restricted. - The role requires you to participate in the on call rota. You can find the job description for this post here At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page. For informal enquiries please contact Jamie O'Malley, Acting Head of Communications & Marketing by email at jamie.omalleynottinghamcity.gov.uk Closing Date: 23:59, 22 November 2024 Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.