Strategic Communications Business Ptr

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Strategic Communications Business Ptr
• Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 2, 2nd Floor
• Salary: £47,573 - £49,590 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 15/02/2023
• Job Requisition Number: 5530
• This post is not open to job share

Come and join our talented and hardworking Communications Team.

About The Team & Role

As a team, we plan and deliver communications projects, campaigns and offer general advice and support across all areas of the council.

Between us, we have more than 100 years of experience across all areas of communications and put them to good use every day, keeping Gloucestershire communities informed and engaged

You will be responsible for leading an account group that supports our environment, economy, and skills services.

You will also play a key role in ensuring the whole team continues to grow and evolve in line with industry developments.

About you

You will need to have:

• A proven talent for planning and delivering engaging and effective communications solutions
• Experience of leading and motivating a team
• The ability to prioritise work, making sure available resources are used to deliver the things that will have the biggest impact
• Strong networking skills
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships, quickly establishing yourself as a trusted communications advisor

About us

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 24.5 days annual leave rising to 29.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network

How to apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Adam Barnes, Head of Communications via email at [email protected]

Closing date 15 February (midnight).

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 6 March 2023.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Strategic Communications Business Partner - Job Profile

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.