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Communications Officer (Adult Social Care)

Employer
Camden London Borough Council
Location
Camden, London (Greater)
Salary
£36,630 - £42,490 per annum
Closing date
20 Nov 2019

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Sector
Corporate Services, Communications
Job role
Officer
Contract Type
Full time

Job Details

We are looking for a talented communications professional with a passion for the positive difference local government makes to the lives of residents.

This role in Camden’s communications team provides communications support for our innovative approach to Adult Social Care, our work to support vulnerable people and to help achieve our Camden 2025 goal that everyone here should be able to live a healthy, independent life.

We are looking for a creative, energetic person to join our team to plan and deliver well-researched, evidence-based communications. You will have a good understanding about how to reach diverse audiences and be confident working across channels to produce content for publications, social media, websites, video and events. You will be confident and capable of providing communications advice to colleagues across the council.

To succeed in this role, you will be a creative, motivated individual with a proven record delivering high-quality communications plans and materials. You will have first class writing skills and a good understanding of audiences, channels and evaluation. You will have experience of delivering targeted, evidence-based communications activity. Ideally, you will have experience of working in adult social care, public health or a related area. You will have a degree level qualification or equivalent work experience.

About Camden 

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

Click HERE to see the full details of our excellent benefits

Make it work for you. Make it your Camden. 

Discover and Diversity

To “discover” more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this Job Profileattached at the bottom of this Advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions. 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.

Closing dates for applications: Wednesday 20th November 2019, 11:59pm

Interviews to be held: TBC

Please quote reference: 190000RP

To view the Job Profile please click HERE

Company

Camden: A diverse and vibrant borough
 
What makes us different?

Camden London Borough Council offers the opportunity to create a place for everyone. The council is committed to excellence and aims to recruit vibrant and talented people to develop and cultivate highly competent work teams. 
 
Camden Council promotes culture, innovation and excellence by celebrating awards such as the Camden Business Awards, Community Support Awards and Camden Design Awards. 

Great values

Based in the heart of the capital, Camden has much to offer its dedicated staff. The council is committed to excellence, and dedicated to safeguard and support the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Camden aims to work hand to hand with the communities it serves to find new and better ways to increase quality of life.
 
Why work for Camden?

  • Camden is committed to providing high quality services
  • Competent and skilled work teams.
  • A trusting, supportive working environment
  • Strong focus on innovation
  • Competitive salary.
  • Free season ticket / travelcard loan scheme. 

Would you like to work in an innovative, multicultural, vibrant and transforming environment?

Camden may offer the opportunity you are looking for.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7974 4444
Location
Town Hall
Judd Street
United Kingdom

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