Wyre Council Hiring for Communications and Marketing Officer at Poulton le Fylde FY Full Time

Are you an experienced marketing professional, looking to work in an organisation that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for delivering impactful campaigns and finding the best channels to reach difference audiences? Can you bring fresh ideas and a commercial approach to the way we promote our venues?

We are looking for someone with digital, marketing and campaigns experience to join our established and skilled Communications and Visitor Economy team.

You will provide a results driven marketing service for Wyre’s theatres, markets and weddings amongst other exciting campaigns.

The role is based at our Civic Centre in the lovely market town of Poulton, with time also spent at the venues you’ll be promoting. You will also have the option to work remotely for part of the week.

The requirements

We are looking for someone with experience of delivering creative and effective marketing. Skills/experience we are seeking include:

· Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating campaigns and marketing activity

· Knowledge of the various communication channels and an understanding of their benefits

· Use of social media, content management systems and email distribution

· Excellent copywriting skills and the ability to create engaging content

· Experience of writing press releases, securing coverage and media relations

· Proven ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders

What’s in it for you?

· Flexi time and the option to work remotely part of the week as agreed with your line manager

· Generous annual leave allowance. A minimum of 23 days (pro rata) in addition to all bank holidays, rising to 25 days after four years and 28 days after five years local government service

· Future development – face to face and virtual courses in line with your developmental goals. We are a member of LGCommunications with access to free seminars throughout the year.

· Employee wellbeing support

· Free car parking at work

· Discounted gym membership scheme

· A local government pension scheme, with Wyre contributing 18.3% towards your pension

· The opportunity to work for the local community and make a difference

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,927.00-£27,514.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application deadline: 11/09/2022