Communications Officer

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Communications Officer to join their team. This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right applicant • Deliver effective communications activity as directed by managers and leads. • Work across a range of communications disciplines and service areas across the Council. • Plan effective campaigns and business activity using timely communication tactics to meet defined outcomes and customer needs, within agreed budget. • Daily management of the Council’s Press Office inbox, including direct liaison with the media on a wide range of corporate initiatives. • Proactively reaching out to media to negotiate deadlines, stories and media opportunities, including media briefings, events and photo opportunities. • Work within project teams on a range of activity using a number of communication disciplines, including writing and distributing media releases, e-mail and mail communications, website and social media content; and assisting with media enquiries and events. • Develop good working relationships with services, key councillors, relevant partners, external stakeholders and other opinion formers. PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35 1 DAY PER WEEK ON SITE