Head of Communications

1
28 February 2019
Permanent
Full Time
County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP
Chief Executive's
£59,909 - £67,311 p.a.

Nottinghamshire is a place people are proud to call home with a unique history and heritage and a great place to live, work and visit.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and ambitious communications professional to provide strategic advice and lead the Council’s Communications and Marketing functions to deliver our ambitious plans and vision for the County.

You will be responsible for improving engagement with local residents and satisfaction with Council services and manage the Council’s reputation at a local, regional and national level.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be responsible for devising and delivering the council’s communications strategy, leading on creative campaigns and enhancing the image of the council by improving brand awareness. We are looking for an individual who is able to operate successfully in a politically sensitive environment.

If you would like to discuss this post in more detail, please contact Marjorie Toward – Service Director – Customers, Governance and Employees on 0115 9774404 or email marjorie.toward@nottscc.gov.uk

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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