About the Role
As London's largest borough, Croydon has a lot going on. This role is crucial for communicating these activities to residents, businesses, and partners, ensuring they are informed about everything from elections and regeneration to consultations and services.
Responsibilities
- Create content for a range of communications channels, including social media and print.
- Manage media relations.
- Tailor communications to reach diverse communities.
- Suggest new communication strategies to make an impact.
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate communications that support corporate priorities.
- Engage with communities to encourage involvement.
- Build and maintain strong links with partners, including community groups, contractors, and other London boroughs.
Requirements
- Experienced in campaigns and marketing.
- Ability to work with communities to encourage involvement.
- Experience in building and maintaining strong links with a wide range of partners.
- Ability to work with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Must be subject to a DBS check if the role requires one.
Skills
- Communications
- Engagement
- Content creation
- Social media
- Print media
- Media relations
- Campaigns
- Marketing
Location
- Croydon
Work Type
- Permanent
- 36 hours per week
- Hybrid working
Experience Level
- Experienced communications and engagement all-rounder
Salary/Compensations
- £50,085- £52,194 p.a.
Benefits
- Fantastic benefits
About the Company
- Croydon Council's priorities include balancing books, listening to residents, and delivering good sustainable services.
- Key business plan outcomes focus on Croydon being a place of opportunity, a thriving environment for children and young people, a cleaner and safer borough, and enabling healthier independent lives.
- Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunity
- Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working will be considered.
- Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
