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Communications Assistant

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Communications Assistant

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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 11 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Full Job Description

  • deliver digital communications for a range of sustainability projects across Suffolk such as social media content, email marketing and website content
  • support the Senior Communications Officer with the delivery of a county-wide behaviour change campaign
  • lead on delivery of our communications strategy, growing our channels so that we can reach and engage with more people across Suffolk.

    experience delivering digital communications across multiple channels designed to empower and encourage action at a county/regional scale
  • excellent copywriting skills and creative ideas, be able to work independently and as part of a team and be self-motivated. We deliver communications for many different projects so you will need to be highly organised and able to prioritise work effectively.
    • Our ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of environmental sustainability communication.

    The Communications Assistant role sits within Sustainable Suffolk - a partnership of all of Suffolk's public sector organisations - and reports to the Senior Communications Officer. The role is hosted at Suffolk County Council on behalf of the partnership. The Sustainable Suffolk team is a dynamic group of professionals focused on delivering projects that help people, businesses, schools and communities become more sustainable. You can read about these projects at Projects Archive - Sustainable Suffolk. The team works in a flexible way and embraces hybrid working where this improves efficiency in the delivery of our shared objectives. We also work in a range of environments including schools, businesses and out in the Suffolk community., 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 (Word). 1. Can you tell us about a time when you delivered an external digital communications campaign across multiple channels? What was your approach, and how did you measure its success? 2. Describe a time when you had to manage several projects or tasks with competing deadlines. How did you prioritise and ensure everything was delivered on time? 3. Tell us about your experience of using digital tools such as Mailchimp, social media scheduling platforms, Canva, websites or analytics tools to support communications activity. Step 4 - Upload a word document/pdf of the completed task. You can find details and instructions for the application task below: Brief: "Create a mini communications campaign to encourage Suffolk residents to take one simple climate action (e.g. reducing food waste, using public transport, saving energy)." Output:
  • 3x social media posts for the Sustainable Suffolk social media channels (please include either the completed graphics/videos/photos or the descriptions of the visual elements for each post. Also include a caption for each post)
  • 1x short email newsletter section for the Sustainable Suffolk newsletter (no more than 200 words)
  • 1x title plus intro for a blog for the Sustainable Suffolk website

    As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
    • In return, you'll enjoy:
  • up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
  • membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
  • performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
  • training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
  • a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
  • diverse and active staff networks
  • flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
    • Plus lots more!

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/communications-assistant-127103047

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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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