Position reference: 50129933 50118005

Directorate: Core | Service: Strategic Communications and Marketing

Salary: £34,314 - £37,035 Pro Rata for part time post

Working Arrangements: Hybrid working 

Hours per week: 2x 37 hours 1x 18.5 hours

Contract type: 1 x Full time permanent  1 x 18.5 hour, permanent  1 x  full-time, fixed term secondment cover until 20 February 2026   

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.

See our range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

Closing date: 07.02.2025 at 23:59

Please be aware that this is a politically restricted post.   

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.  

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.  If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we’re a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).

Our excellent Communications team has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.

We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.

About the Post:

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that shapes the future of our council? We’re looking for talented people to step into the roles of Strategic Communications and Marketing Officer. 

We have the following exciting roles within our team: 
 

 
Your aim – develop great communications and marketing activity that makes a difference in people's lives and helps us to achieve our priorities and ambitions. We’re proud of Barnsley, and we want your passion to match ours.  
 

You’ll do this by using multiple channels and creating engaging, high-quality content. As a talented communicator, you’ll put to work your skills in public relations and working with the media, copywriting, social media content creation and management, and delivering innovative, integrated communications and marketing campaigns.  
 

Your insight-led plans and campaigns with SMART objectives will deliver results for Barnsley. 
 

You’ll be confident in creating and delivering digital marketing strategies, maximising the benefits of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, editing software and AI systems. Your work will look and sound great and be able to stand out in a crowded market of content competing for attention. 

You’ll be a natural storyteller, who is confident in working with communities across the borough to tell their stories, using the right tone and language to make our messages clear for a wide range of audiences. 

You’ll be experienced in liaising with local and national media, and you’ll be skilled at spotting opportunities and confidently selling stories to promote both the council and the place. 

Managing priorities and multiple projects effectively will be key, and you'll need a political understanding of how your work and activity affect all our stakeholders. All of our roles in Communications and Marketing are politically restricted. 

You’ll have a Level 6 qualification in communications, marketing or a related subject or a Level 3 qualification in communications, marketing or a related subject with extensive equivalent experience in communications or marketing roles. 

We’re a creative team working in a fast-paced environment, bursting with ideas and enthusiasm. With your previous experience in communications and marketing roles, you’ll be an important part of it. We can’t wait to work with you. 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile: Communications and Marketing Officer - Job Profile.docx

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Strategic Communications and Marketing Officer - Exposure Profile.docx

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Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CVs will not be accepted.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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