Communications Executive in Birmingham

We are looking for a creative and proactive Communications Executive to support the delivery of the Clean Air programme. The role will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of high-profile campaigns that enhance the council's reputation, engage stakeholders and deliver measurable outcomes. Working closely with program leaders and communications professionals, you will create compelling content, manage multi-channel campaigns and help ensure communications activity is delivered on time and within budget.

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of communications and marketing campaigns aligned to programme priorities.
• Develop engaging content and key messages across digital, media and internal communication channels.
• Use audience insight, research and data to target communications effectively and measure campaign success.
• Build positive relationships with media, partners and stakeholders to maximise campaign impact and enhance the council's reputation.
• Support reputation management, media enquiries and communications responses to emerging issues and campaigns.
• Deliver digital-first communications across web, email and social media channels, ensuring best practice and innovation.
  Degree-level qualification in Communications, Public Relations or Marketing, a CIPR/CIM qualification, or substantial relevant communications experience.
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating successful communications, marketing or engagement campaigns.
• Experience working within a large, complex organisation and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong skills in creating and delivering multi-channel communications across traditional and digital platforms.
• Experience providing communications advice to senior stakeholders and operating in politically sensitive environments.
• Excellent written communication, stakeholder engagement and campaign management skills.
  Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

The Council is a fantastic place to work.

You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund - with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme - access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support - independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

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