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Senior Communications Officer needed in Southampton £18.00 ph PAYE – Reference:5188785
This role will involve:
- To support the Communications management team in the development and implementation of a communications strategy and communications plan that encompasses research, media and public relations, marketing, internal communications and digital communications.
- To lead on the delivery of well informed communications campaigns and projects and ensure that they are researched and evaluated, and that advice and support given to internal and external stakeholders meets agreed priorities, delivery and budget targets.
- To manage communications budgets effectively by selecting appropriate channels that ensure maximum value for money to the client.
- To manage relevant budgets, accounts, and suppliers of a range of services, ensuring value for money and delivery of agreed outcomes and products – this will include providing regular reports to the Communications Manager detailing any significant variances.
- To ensure senior managers, the Management Board of Directors, and Councillors are kept up to date with the progress of communication campaigns and projects. This will involve presenting updates and papers at Cabinet Member briefings and senior management team meetings.
- To make the best use of emerging technology and communication tools in order to maximise the effectiveness of the communications function and its campaigns.
- To manage Communications Assistants and other staff as required, providing supportive, constructive and effective management.
Ideally candidates will have;
- Qualifications and experience
- Educated to degree level or evidence of equivalent academic achievement evidence of professional experience working in a communications role for at least 3 years
- An understanding of how the media, PR and marketing industries operate
- Evidence of keeping up to date with professional knowledge, expertise and best practice
- CIM or CIPR certificate
- To use Microsoft Office suite and IT Systems, including Agresso competently and effectively
- To use project management software such as MS Project and SharePoint.
- To use industry specific software e.g. NewsFlash, GovDelivery and Tridion.
This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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