Marketing and Communications Officer

We're passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and Suffolk's archives and local studies collections. If you are too, join us as a Marketing and Communications Officer and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.
Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities
- work closely with colleagues across the Archives Service to develop and implement a communications and marketing strategy for all aspects of the service, from users accessing the archives at The Hold through to our exhibitions, events and commercial venue hire
- produce, edit, and publish marketing materials, including press releases, social media posts, newsletters, brochures, and digital content
- coordinate promotional campaigns for exhibitions, events, and service updates to drive public engagement and awareness
- manage media relations, including drafting press releases, arranging interviews, and responding to press enquiries
- support the Archive Service team in planning and executing community events, exhibitions, and workshops., Suffolk Archives is a small, flexible, proactive team that is passionate about sharing Suffolk's local history and heritage with a wider audience. You will work with the collections team of archivists and conservator, the Operations team who run the public service and the Audience Development Team who are responsible for the programme of exhibitions, events and community engagement. You will report to the Head of Suffolk Archives and The Hold., Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

prior knowledge and experience of media studies or journalism (ideally a level 5 qualification)
- proven experience in a marketing or communications role, ideally within the public sector, cultural, or archival services
- excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences
- strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- experience with digital and social media marketing, including content creation and analytics
- proficiency with design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) is an advantage.

£33,366 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours - Flexible working options available
- Permanent, This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!