At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage families through creative marketing and communications strategies.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing community services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Be the voice that connects families with vital community resources.
- Qualifications: Recent degree, strong communication skills, and a passion for public service.
The predicted salary is between 28142 - 30518 £ per year.
Key Details
- Contract Type: Fixed term (until 31/03/2029)
- Contract Reason: Subject to funding
- Secondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development
- Salary: Grade E. Scale 11 - £28,142 to Scale 16 - £30,518
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Base Location: Family Hubs across Tameside
- Assessment Date: To be arranged
Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Graduate Marketing and Communications Officer to support the work of the central corporate communications team and family hubs team in promoting our family hub offer.
Responsibilities
- Use a variety of marketing and communications techniques with hands-on delivery to engage families and stakeholders effectively.
- Create video content.
- Manage social media and develop newsletters.
- Identify opportunities for press releases and support events.
- Capture stories of families and the benefits that attending family hub sessions has brought to them and their children.
- Tell good-news stories of staff achievements in supporting families and of positive developments relating to Tameside’s family hubs.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce clear, engaging content for a range of audiences and platforms.
- Ability to generate fresh ideas for campaigns and storytelling that resonate with local communities.
- Recent degree or equivalent and genuine interest in local government and public service.
- Initiative, curiosity, and eagerness to learn and grow.
- Great organisational skills and the ability to work well with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Legal & Equality
We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
Contact
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Lauren Carey on 07970 310 034.
Benefits
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed on our website.
Graduate Marketing and Communications Officer employer: Tameside Council
As a Graduate Marketing and Communications Officer at our Family Hubs across Tameside, you will join a supportive and dynamic work culture that values creativity and collaboration. We offer a range of employee growth opportunities, including professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. With a commitment to inclusivity and a focus on positive outcomes for families, we are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling experience for all staff.
