Social Media Officer (temp) - Rochford District Council

Rochford District Council

Temporary (3 months), Full Time

£16.66 to £19.90 per hour PAYE

Location: Rochford

Closing Date: 14th October 2026

The role

We are looking for a creative and proactive Social Media Officer to join our team and deliver the Council's priorities. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated with a flair for creativity and a passion for digital communications and storytelling.

This is a temporary 3-month position, working across Brentwood and Rochford on a hybrid basis.

Key Accountabilities

Create lively, engaging content across our social platforms including:

High quality written content both short and long form
graphic content and imagery for social media, newsletters and Intranet
smartphone video and photography (recording and editing).

Schedule, publish and monitor social media content, responding to our audiences in a timely, friendly and human tone
Monitor media and social media coverage and report back as necessary.
Ensure the effective use and management of the Councils’ social media channels.
Identify developments in social media and emerging new platforms, and suggest new approaches.
Collect, analyse and report on customer insight data for both organic and paid campaigns.
Support other members of the Communications Team to translate their campaigns into engaging social media content.
Design multimedia assets for use on social media.
Deputise for other communications roles within the team as required.
To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be within the competence of the post holder.

The Experience You Will Bring

Experience of social media video, image and content production, to deliver engaging digital content.
Creative management skills to take an idea from concept through to delivery with camera, lighting, sound recording, and editing experience.
Strong experience in image and video editing
Experience reporting on social media and digital activity, identifying any trends
Understanding of communications in a political local government/public services environment
Ability to work flexibly to meet competing demands to tight deadlines, with exceptional problem-solving skills
Understanding of managing social media content and scheduling software in a business situation
Able to translate complex messages into simple, engaging content using a combination of words and pictures.
Ability to create multimedia assets, e.g. graphics using Canva
Able to accurately proofread copy and pick up on errors
Good level of general education
Background in communications, journalism, digital media, or relevant experience
Current valid Full Driving License
A flexible working approach to attend both organisations in person, as and when required.
Able to work outside normal office hours if required to attend meetings and events
Adhere to the Council’s values and behaviours
Commitment to maximising potential and continuous improvement of self and of service

What you should do next

If you would like to request a copy of the full role profile, please contact thea.towers@essex.gov.uk.

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.