Corporate Communications & PR Manager

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Location: Coleraine
Hours: 37 hrs per week
Pay: 1-12 weeks £19.74 13 weeks + £21.65

We are hiring on behalf of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for an experienced Corporate Communications & PR Manager in the Coleraine area.

Benefits of This Role

• Competitive hourly rates with an increase after 12 weeks
• Opportunity to work within a respected local authority
• Weekly pay
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of an effective Corporate Communications and Public Relations service across a range of Council services to ensure the coordinated provision of a modern and responsive service.
• Act as Senior Responsible Officer in relation to Corporate Communications and Public Relations service area on a number of project groups as and when required.
• Provide advice and support to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Heads of Service in the provision of expert advice, with an understanding of the political and sensitive context, and to the Mayor and other elected representatives as appropriate and when required.
• Maintain effective working relationships with key external stakeholders, ministerial, parliamentary or Assembly departments and a variety of other public, community and voluntary sector bodies.
• Deputise for the Democratic and Central Services Manager in relation to Corporate Communications and Public Relations activities as appropriate and when required.
• Ensure departmental compliance of statutory legislation and work in accordance with good governance practices.
• Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council.

A full job description is available upon request.

Essential Criteria:

• A level five qualification in a relevant discipline, ie Communications, Marketing, English or equivalent.

AND

• A minimum of two years' experience working in the field of Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or Media to include:

• Design and preparation of public relations or media plans;

• Copy-writing and preparing press releases.

OR

• Alternatively, consideration will be given to applicants who do not possess the required educational qualification outlined above but can demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples that they have at least four years' experience to include the areas outlined at (a) and (b) above.

  Plus

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications to include: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• A clear understanding of the workings of local government and the wider environment in which it operates.

How to Apply

If you meet the essential criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link provided or contact [email protected] / 028 2564 2699.