Communications and Engagement Officer

Communications and Engagement Officer (maternity cover until 15 April 2023)

Working as part of the council’s award winning Corporate Communications Team you will have responsibility for two key areas of work: internal and external communications for our large in-house social care provider Cumbria Care and the continued delivery of the Proud to Care Cumbria social care recruitment campaign. You will have responsibility for a substantial marketing budget and play an important part in supporting the social care sector meet the needs of people in Cumbria

You will need a proven track record of delivering high quality communications and engagement activity across the full range of online and offline channels, be able to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be excited about making a positive difference to people’s lives through your work.

This is a temporary post and a fantastic opportunity to develop your career as part of an experienced and growing team.
The council supports flexible-working.

For further information please contact Kieran Barr, Communications Business Partner, at Kieran.barr@cumbria.gov.uk or call 07500066520

What we can offer you

Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:

*Excellent training and development offers

*Flexible working opportunities

*Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

*Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

*Competitive rates of pay

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, Cumbria County Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Cumbria County Council.

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