Campaigns Officer

at  South Gloucestershire Council

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

As Campaigns Officer, you will assist the delivery of campaigns to reach those most in need within the community, raising awareness of council initiatives such as active travel schemes and new climate and nature initiatives.
You will work within the Strategic Communications Team who work collaboratively with teams across the council to provide advice, guidance and hands-on delivery of communications.
Whilst this is a full-time post, we welcome applications from those looking for part-time, job share or flexible working opportunities.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• It is essential for you to have proven experience of delivering and monitoring communication campaigns and event management.
• You must have strong copywriting skills for a range of media and audiences.
• Given the nature of the role, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and can confidently work with a variety of people including members of the public.
• You should have strong IT skills, ideally with an understanding of systems such as Orlo, Mailchimp and Microsoft Planner.
• Ideally, you will have video recording and editing experience, however this is not essential.

HOW A CAREER AT SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL IS DIFFERENT

• We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance.
• What’s special here is the strength of the team ethos, the support and the training.
• As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities
• We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.

Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

• We’re providing essential services across our internal network to ensure we can fully support our community.
• We’re positive and forward thinking, always looking for new and innovative ways of working work and we’re ambitious about the future.

We’ve achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.
We’re making a difference, be part of it!
Interviews are scheduled for 30th October.

• Daily, you will organise, deliver and monitor council campaigns for a range of media such as press releases, newsletters and social media ensuring content is clear and accurate, remains inclusive and meets our equalities standards.
• You will continually monitor and analyse campaigns and responses to ensure we are providing effective communication.
• Working alongside the wider communications team, you will be supported by specialists in user-centred design, videography, graphic design and internal comms to create effective campaigns.
• It will be key for you to work alongside colleagues across council departments and external partner organisations to deliver campaigns
• Occasionally, you will perform administrative duties as and when required.