Role Title: Internal Communications and Engagement Officer
Based at: Civic Office
Salary details: Grade 9, £33,513 - £37,588
Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term for two years - Full Time - 37 Hours per week)
Closing date: 6th November 2022
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.
We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.
We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning communications team. This new post has been developed to transform and energise how the council connects and engages with staff.
This is a different role! We want the postholder to use their creative skills to boost our internal communications so if you are passionate about communications and have experience of designing and delivering imaginative campaigns then this is the role for you.
We need you to translate complex information and drive behaviour change – the post holder will need to adapt and respond quickly, and appropriately within deadlines, and have the ability to ensure communication is relevant. Whilst this post is primarily for internal communications we recognise that as a service there will be times when the successful candidate will need to work across different comms disciplines to support colleagues and service requirements.
Experience of working in the public sector and/or busy multi channel comms team would be extremely beneficial.
The post is based both at home and in the office and we offer flexibility in working arrangements.
If you feel you are the right fit for us and our ambition, then we want to hear from you.
Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster page to find out more.
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 7th November 2022 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on Thursday 10th November 2022.
For further details or an informal chat please contact: Gemma Parkinson on 01302 737419 or gemma.parkinson@doncaster.gov.uk or Steph Cunningham on 01302 737223
Steph.cunningham@doncaster.gov.uk
English Fluency Duty Under The Immigration Act 2016: As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
