Communications Officer (Digital Media)

37 hours per week (hybrid working)

Starting salary £32,056pa with potential progression to £34,994pa on achieving designated skills and experience

We have a fantastic opportunity to work in our high performing Communications, Marketing and Engagement team.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in a previous communications role within the public sector or the third sector (charities and non-profit organisations).

As a Communications Officer (Digital Media), you will have exceptional communication skills and an eye for detail, with the ability to write press releases and copy for our borough magazine, social media channels, weekly staff newsletter and community website, One Welwyn Hatfield.

You will be responsible for producing high-quality content across the council's digital channels to engage with our community. You will have a passion for digital media with excellent knowledge of different digital platforms and be responsible for driving engagement and have the skills to create scroll-stopping content.

Developing excellent working relationships with colleagues and teams from across the council will be key to ensure their key messages are being communicated effectively to residents and to raise the council's profile.

From developing social media campaigns to writing press releases, no day will be the same and the post holder will be required to be flexible and think creatively to bring a fresh approach to our communications.

We are looking for a candidate who can be flexible, manage conflicting priorities and work well under pressure when needed. In return, you will be supported to develop and thrive in this role, whilst taking opportunity of the many benefits we have to offer.

For an informal conversation, please contact Rosy Vega, Senior Communications Officer on or Michael Sherry, Service Manager (Communications, Marketing and Engagement) on .

Closing date for applications is 14 th October 2024.

Remote assessments will be held on 18 th October 2024.

Interviews will be held on 25 th October 2024.