ABOUT THE TEAM

The Strategic Transport team is seeking a dynamic and creative communications officer. You will have a key role in developing and executing communication strategies for transport project, creating engaging content to promote transport initiatives and work with our communities on project delivery.
Your office base will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away. The role will involve site visits and travel. However, we offer flexible working, including home working for which IT equipment will be provided.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your primary role will be to deliver communications and engagement plans for our City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, with strong content creation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities are essential, along with experience in community engagement and public outreach. Building relationships with stakeholders, including residents, suppliers and colleagues across the council, is second nature to you. Knowledge of transport and sustainability issues is a plus.
Joining Bath & North East Somerset Council means being part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the community. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative and meaningful projects in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO A BASIC DBS CHECK.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.