Communications Officer

Can you tell a story, write brilliant copy, create great social media content and work as part of a team? If so, we want to hear from you. The borough of Rochdale is changing fast and we need an experienced communicator to join our communications service. We need a great all-rounder who can help share our news, update our local population about our services and use their creativity to create great content. You will be an important part of a creative team that delivers high-quality multi-channel campaigns to wide audiences, so you will need to be highly skilled and enthusiastic about quality communications. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation that wants accomplished communicators to help shape our vision. What you will be doing Whether it's working on digital engagement, events, writing content for our social media channels, developing marketing strategies or working with the media and journalists, this is a great opportunity for anyone with creative flair and lots of talent and enthusiasm.

The right candidate must have a 'can do' attitude and also:

• Excellent written skills
• Relevant qualifications and experience
• Experience of developing multi-channel campaigns
• Experience of working with the media and journalists
• Experience of working with agencies and external partners
• Account management skills
• Knowledge of local government
• Crisis communications skills