Communications Support Assistant

Our people are the heart of Northumberland, which is why we place such importance on ensuring staff are engaged, informed and feel valued. 

As we emerge from the pandemic and embed new ways of working, effectively communicating and engaging with our staff is more important than ever. 

Communication has never been more important and plays a crucial role in providing our staff and our communities across Northumberland with the latest information and advice. 

Working within the Communications Team you will have a wide range of duties associated with supporting the provision of corporate communications. This may also involve assisting with media management; direct communications, marketing or social marketing campaigns; development of the Council’s website and intranet and managing the corporate brand and effective internal communications. 

You must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with knowledge of internal communications, media relations, social marketing, design and print. Practical experience in PR, journalism or marketing would be desirable, as well as an understanding of developing and delivering social marketing campaigns. 

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification here

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

- A starting salary of £19,650 (rising to £20,043 Band 3)

- 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees) 

- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

- Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles 

- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.