Principal Communications Officer (Job Share)

This vacancy is: Permanent

Salary: £37,261 to £40,478 per annum pro rata

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Closing Date: Friday 3rd March 2023

Reference No: RES231 PO1-4 (scp 31-34) £37,261 to £40,478 per annum pro rata 18.5 hours per week Wednesday afternoons, Thursday and Friday all day

An opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Principal Communications Officer to join our Communications Section.
Responsible for the development and implementation of the Council’s Communications Strategy and a range of strategic communications activities that deliver positive, measurable outcomes for the Council and its communities, you will raise awareness of Council services and the issues facing Ribble Valley residents.
With a nationally-recognised qualification in communications, public relations, or journalism, and preferably membership of a professional organisation, you will have a track record in communications and public relations practice as a strategic function.
A skilled media-handler, with a track record in driving substantial media coverage, you will have proven experience of producing fast, accurate copy in a range of styles and creating or commissioning impactful multi-media and multi-channel content.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation with no core hours), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, job security and training/development opportunities.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 3rd March 2023 Interviews will be held on: Monday, 13th March 2023
If you need reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us on the details above or provide further information on your application form.