ABOUT US:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or ‘unbroken’ between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
You will be part of an award-winning PR team which strives to be the very best. You will be supported with professional development to enhance your skills and experience personally and those of the team. You will be part of a vibrant, exciting and fun atmosphere in which no two days are the same and will be working on the biggest issues which matter most to both the council and most importantly our residents.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits
To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rosie Heaton, content and engagement manager on rosie.heaton@wigan.gov.uk

YOUR ROLE:

The Public Relations team is responsible for communicating with more than 300,000 residents through both traditional and digital channels; ensuring content is relevant, timely and targeted.
Wigan is undergoing a massive transformation, with significant investment and exciting regeneration projects, including the flagship £135m town centre redevelopment, making it one of the most attractive propositions in the Northwest in 2025 and beyond.
A new post has been created to help tell the story of Wigan’s exciting renaissance.
As the Communications and Marketing lead working on regeneration and growth, it will be your job to tell the story of Wigan, building on the existing place brand to develop a compelling and ambitious narrative which instils confidence in Wigan’s future with residents and investors alike.