We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications Officer to join our Marketing and Communications team for a fixed term period of one year.

Taking a lead on the implementation of communication strategies that engage, excite, inform and inspire, you will be responsible for communicating key corporate announcements.

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in corporate communications, have excellent communication, project management and organisational skills, good attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders.

You will also be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and be proactive and flexible.

This is an exciting and key new role to support the delivery of some of Braintree District Councils key projects. If you’re an expert in communication and want to work for a dynamic and innovative local authority, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about this role, please call Tania Roberge on 01376 552525.

For more information, please see the Job Profile.

To apply, click Apply online below.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

Flexible working
Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need
Local government pension scheme
Learning and development for all employees
Employee discounts at local businesses
Employee recognition schemes
Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

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Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Midnight on Monday 13th July.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 28th July.

Although our vacancy may be advertised on other websites/job boards, we will never ask you to submit an application through any other website. To protect your personal information, please visit www.braintree.gov.uk and click ‘Join our team’. You can then apply through the ‘Current Vacancies’ link.