Description Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid £39,513 per annum (pro rata if part time) 37 hours per week - Flexible working options Permanent We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Communication, Engagement and Web Manager and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Inclusion Services, as a Communications and Web Manager to support Inclusion Service and the wider Inclusion Senior Leadership Team. Your role and responsibilities You will: support senior managers in developing communication strategies to ensure clear, concise communications in a timely manner deliver a range of communications, using sound judgement and professional knowledge e.g. media monitoring and analysis (including social media), internal and external newsletters, content creation work alongside the SEND Local Area Partnership to deliver the communications objectives as identified in the SEND Strategy and Priority Action Plan work alongside the Web Manager to develop and maintain digital content and oversight of social media. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The Team The SEND Programme Manager is responsible for managing and supporting the programme for the development and delivery of all aspects of the SEND Strategy for Suffolk and within this, leading on our relationships and joint working with partner organisations in health and care. The Communications and Web Manager will be jointly responsible for the effective delivery of communications strand of the SEND Strategy. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report For more information Please contact Wendy Allen for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473260478 or emailing wendy.allensuffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. Give me an example of how you've made complex information accessible to diverse audiences with different needs Give an example of how you've effectively managed relationships with senior stakeholders while delivering a communications strategy or messages Give an example of how you've developed team members' communication skills Tell me about a time when you introduced a new communication approach or tool. How did you manage the change? Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 20 November 2024 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid