Media and Campaigns Officer

To provide day-to-day communications support, planning and advice for the Council, providing high quality advice and work hands-on to deliver wrap-around support.

To develop, implement and evaluate integrated communications and marketing campaigns that promote Lewisham Councils services, events and policies.

To answer media enquiries that come into the Council in a timely fashion and to effectively use the media to promote Lewisham Councils services, policies and objectives.

To be a trusted source of advice to officers, members, colleagues and external partners on a range of communications issues.

To contribute to all of Lewisham Councils main communications channels.

Knowledge and understanding of local government how it works and the major challenges it faces

A highly effective communicator able to speak confidently, persuasively and articulately and to write clearly and effectively for a range of audiences on a range of issues S

Ability to identify and manage threats to the reputation of the authority

An understanding of the needs and challenges presented by diverse communities S

Excellent interpersonal skills to motivate colleagues to achieve change and improve services

Ability to work collaboratively with key individuals across an organisation and to develop effective partnerships with external partners S

Ability to work independently and act calmly and effectively under pressure and to deadlines