Communication Officer
Castle Point Borough Council
Communication Officer
Castle Point Borough Council
Permanent, Full Time
£33,699 - £37,280
Location: Benfleet
Closing Date:17/5/2026
Essex Shared Services are delighted to be advertising the role of Communication Officer on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council
We are looking for a full-time Communications Officer to work at Castle Point Borough Council in the Policy, Performance & Customer team who can
Key Skills and abilities
- Deliver effective day-to-day external and internal communications, including press releases and social media management.
- Translate complex concepts into plain English with excellent literacy and attention to detail.
- Act as a point of contact for media enquiries, managing both proactive and reactive media activity.
- Persuade and influence managers and elected members toward appropriate courses of action regarding press responses.
- Design visual content such as posters and digital images to support internal campaigns.
- Ensure all communications activity aligns with corporate branding and accessibility guidelines.
Experience
- Previous practical experience working within a specialist communications environment is essential.
- Experience managing social media accounts, including content curation and analysis
- Experience in handling media enquiries and developing relationships with journalists.
Any other desirable experience
- Experience in monitoring media coverage and using data to evaluate the effectiveness of messages.
- Experience in commissioning design services and managing associated financial transactions.
Qualifications
- Applicants should ideally hold a qualification in a relevant specialism.
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Ben Brook - BBrook@castlepoint.gov.uk
The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.
Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus. Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Essex Shared Services are delighted to be advertising the role of Communication Officer on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council
We are looking for a full-time Communications Officer to work at Castle Point Borough Council in the Policy, Performance & Customer team who can
Key Skills and abilities
- Deliver effective day-to-day external and internal communications, including press releases and social media management.
- Translate complex concepts into plain English with excellent literacy and attention to detail.
- Act as a point of contact for media enquiries, managing both proactive and reactive media activity.
- Persuade and influence managers and elected members toward appropriate courses of action regarding press responses.
- Design visual content such as posters and digital images to support internal campaigns.
- Ensure all communications activity aligns with corporate branding and accessibility guidelines.
Experience
- Previous practical experience working within a specialist communications environment is essential.
- Experience managing social media accounts, including content curation and analysis
- Experience in handling media enquiries and developing relationships with journalists.
Any other desirable experience
- Experience in monitoring media coverage and using data to evaluate the effectiveness of messages.
- Experience in commissioning design services and managing associated financial transactions.
Qualifications
- Applicants should ideally hold a qualification in a relevant specialism.
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Ben Brook - BBrook@castlepoint.gov.uk
The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.
Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus. Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Related Documents
Apply online
Continue to application: Communication Officer