Newquay Town Council Communications & Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover) Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom Newquay Town Council is a vibrant and dynamic local government organisation committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents and visitors. As a popular seaside town known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and strong sense of community, we are seeking a Communications & Marketing Officer, on a part time 16 hour per week contract on a 12-month fixed term contract. If you are from a communications or marketing background, with experience in social media and marketing then we would like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and manager all Town Council social media accounts, engaging with the community and to stay up to date with emerging social media networks/tools which may assist in promoting the Council's activities and services to a wider audience. Create and deliver compelling and engaging content demonstrating strong writing ability, creativity in design and grammatical knowledge. To publish content across multiple platforms including websites, social media, newsletters, press releases and other relevant communication channels. Act as a liaison between the Council and local media outlets, handling media and public enquires, writing press releases and organising media events. Maintain and update the Council's website and social media accounts, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and easily accessible. Coordinate and support the organisation of public consultations, events and public relations campaigns. Where relevant coordinate the Council's corporate response to external public consultations. Collaborate with other service departments to gather information on internal activities and promote effective communication with colleagues and Councillors in line with the Council's Engagement Strategy. Monitor and analyse the impact and effectiveness of communication activities providing reports and recommendations for improvement. Manage review and keep up to date all policies and procedures in relation to Communications, Marketing and Engagement. Create marketing campaigns and strategies to promote Town Council venues, events and Community Spaces. Coordinating with advertising agencies, media outlets and other organisations to provide promotional materials such as brochures, flyers and catalogues. Benefits: Competitive Salary Cycle to Work and Techschemes: Get discounts off Bicycles, Bicycle accessories, Tech, Gadgets and much more 25 Days Annual Leave in addition to Public and Bank Holidays. This rises to 28 Days Annual Leave after 5 years service. Continuous service does apply and previous service within a Local Authority will count Opportunity to make a positive impact in a thriving coastal community. Join us in shaping a bright future for Newquay and its residents. Your experience can make a significant contribution to our community's success. Apply today and be a part of our journey Apply For This Job If you would like to apply for this position, please fill in the information below and submit it to us for consideration.