Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Communications Advisor to work within Central Government on a contract basis. This position is based in either Nottingham or Lincoln, initially until April 2017 offering up to £21.86 per hour Ltd.
Main Duties:
Background Our Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire and East Midlands communications team is looking for an all-round communications specialist to boost its capacity to delivery excellent communications support to the Area.
The role is wide and varied, including media relations, digital communications, internal communications and communications planning and evaluation.
Responsibilities support the communications team to provide effective all round communications support to the local Area teams
Work with the local Area teams to source information and identify the right opportunities to achieve positive media coverage for our local work, including through digital channels monitor and evaluate media, social media and other communications activity
Draft and produce internal and external communications material (such as a Weekly Buzz, Cascade or blogs) work with Environment Agency national News desk and other communications colleagues to produce press releases and media handling plans
Lead on creation of any national-once content to support messages providing advice on brand as necessary support the Senior Communications Team Leader and other members of the team on forward planning and reporting of events and activities
Develop and maintain briefing material to support engagement with partners and communities provide communications support on specific local and national projects
Essential Experience:
Evidence a good track record of delivering effective communications activity, particular through proactive work with the media is a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills can evidence good written and verbal skills
This role will be required to work as a duty communications officer as part of a rota and in an incident role as required.
Some travel may be involved, when necessary.
For any queries please contact Rebecca Eaton (see below)