communications associate County Durham
Westmorland & Furness Council
Full Time
County Durham
41496 - 40478 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Job profile
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Job reference
REQ00000015464
Date posted
17/07/2023
Application closing date
31/07/2023
Location
COUNTY-WIDE
Salary
40,478 - 41,496
Package
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
OTHER
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Communications Officer - Thriving People and Places WMF344e
Job description
Communications Officer – Highways WMF328e
Westmorland and Furness Council
Salary: £40,478 - £41,496
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Westmorland and Furness – workbase to confirmed with successful applicant
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Westmorland and Furness Council is an ambitious authority that aims to shape public services for the better - building on the best and transforming them for the future. We have a new council plan with clear priorities, and key to successful delivery is effective communications and engagement.
This is a rare chance to be part of a brand-new council and be part of new team that is at the very heart of the new council, its priorities and its day to day business.
We now an exciting new opportunities within our communications team for an experienced communications officer – to support in particular the work of thriving people and places directorates – including support on exciting economic development and capital projects including brilliant barrow
If you are looking for a rewarding career and have extensive experience in communications, engagement, media and marketing campaigns then we would love to hear from you.
Our team is driven, ambitious and friendly! We want colleagues who will be a great fit with our team, our values and share our drive to make a real difference.
If this sounds like a team you want to be part of, and you want to be at the very start of this new journey with us, then please get in touch
For an informal chat about any of these roles please call Sara Turnbull, Senior Communication Manager for Westmorland and Furness on 07825340595
What can we offer you!
- Excellent training and development offers
- Flexible working opportunities
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
- Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
- Competitive rates of pay
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 31/07/2023
Interview date: 10/08/2023
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Westmorland & Furness Council
www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Kendal, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
