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Assistant Communications & Engagement Officer
Our Values
In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
* Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
* Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
* Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
* Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
* Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
* Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
The Communications Team is at the heart of Council work, helping to promote decisions, publicise events and keep everyone informed and up to date. The team works closely with councillors and senior managers to ensure all areas of the Council’s work get the publicity they need to help residents in their daily lives.
What is the job role?
Assistant Communications and Engagement Officer (Coventry Very Light Rail and Transport Innovation) (Two year fixed term initially, with salary review ongoing and possible extension)
We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Assistant Communications and Engagement Officer to join a team right at the heart of a Council and a city at very exciting times.
Who are we looking for?
This is a great role that needs someone with experience of the worlds of communications and engagement, marketing and local government, and the skills, enthusiasm and drive to get the job done.
We are looking for someone who can:
* create and develop content about a range of schemes to help inform and engage local people
* provide support to teams to set up face-to-face meetings and to provide opportunities for local people to be involved
* design, create and send e-newsletters as well as growing databases so more local people are informed and engaged.
* monitor and improve our extensive social media channels
* draft surveys and consultation and engagement materials
* work effectively with stakeholders and partners to support co-creation
So if you are ready for the challenge – come and join us!
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
* Are currently in care or have previously been in care
* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.
Interview date(s): TBC
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
Assistant Communications & Engagement Officer
* Frequency Annual
* Job Reference coventrycc/TP/2858/10465
* Contract Type Fixed Term
* Closing Date 19 January, 2025
* Job Category Communications/Marketing
* Business Unit Education & Skills
* Location Council House, Earl Street, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)
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