Profile Title:
Communications and Marketing Officer
Reports to:
Head of Corporate Communications
Employee
None
Grade:
7
Profile Ref:
91026
Supervision:
Purpose of the Post
To provide a high quality marketing and communications service to promote council services, utilising
marketing techniques to plan, execute and evaluate campaigns.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and delivery of relevant plans to ensure effective marketing of
services.
Utilise innovative marketing techniques to plan, execute, manage and evaluate campaigns,
achieving key performance indicators.
Develop and co-ordinate customer feedback and market research data to be utilised to inform
marketing strategies and decision making, sourcing and analysing relevant data.
Co-ordinate the effective use of social media to promote services including maintaining relevant
social media accounts.
Generate communications and marketing activity including news releases, articles, photo and
video content, negotiating advertising rates with all advertisers and ensuring cost effective,
measurable use of paid advertising space.
Improve and ensure effective data capture, developing and maintaining databases of customer
information, maintaining accurate electronic records of actions taken.
Provide advice, guidance and information as required.
Prepare and present reports, documentation, data and other information as required, including
designing publicity material in liaison with internal and external designers and printers.
Liaise, negotiate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including managers,
employees, councillors, members of the public and partnership agencies as required, building
effective relationships to maximise marketing opportunities.
Promote relevant services at all opportunities, developing and maintaining a positive image and
reputation, responding to enquiries as appropriate.
Undertake budget monitoring and implement a tracking system to review and evaluate the cost
effectiveness of marketing activity.
Assist in the organisation of and attend events in order to promote relevant services as required.
Contribute to the development of relevant service policies and procedures as required.
Keep abreast of local and national developments which have implications for service delivery, to
satisfy internal and external demands.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as requested by management.
Education and Training
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Rank
Relevant level 6.
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E
Professional Diploma in communications, marketing or a related discipline.
A/C
D
Relevant Experience
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Experience in a communications and/or marketing related role.
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Experience of providing complex information to individuals both face to face and over
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the phone.
Experience of presenting information to groups and/or large numbers of people.
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Experience in undertaking promotional activities.
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Experience of developing systems, monitoring, analysing and presenting data.
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Experience of developing and managing databases.
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Experience of successful partnership working with a range of organisations.
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E
General and Special Knowledge
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Rank
Knowledge and understanding of local government and relevant services.
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Knowledge of communications and marketing techniques.
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Knowledge and understanding of social media.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including use of spreadsheets .
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E
Skills and Abilities
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Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with a
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variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to produce, distribute and evaluate marketing materials and campaigns,
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including creating photo and video content.
Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work under
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pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to produce and deliver quality documentation and presentations, ensuring they
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are suitable for particular audiences.
Ability to work on own initiative as well as making a contribution as part of a team.
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Effective customer care skills, including how to manage customer expectations.
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Additional Requirements
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Willing to work flexibly in accordance with policies and procedures to meet the
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operational needs of the council.
Willing to undertake training and continuous professional development in connection
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with the post.
Work in accordance with the council's values and behaviours.
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Able to undertake any travel in connection with the post.
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E