Salary: £42,403 – £43,421
Hours: 37
Location: TBC
Contract: Fixed Term 2 Years
Westmorland and Furness Council is an ambitious authority which aims to shape public services for the better - building on the best and transforming them for the future.
We now have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced communications officer – to support Adult Social Care on its transformation and improvement journey.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in communications, employee and stakeholder engagement, event management and running marketing campaigns.
This is an exciting, and challenging role, which is key to supporting the Adult Social Care Leadership team to achieve their ambitious plans for improvement across the whole service.
We want a colleague who will be a great fit with the council, who shares the council’s values and will be committed to making a real difference to Adult Social Care through effective strategic and tactical communications.
If this sounds like you then please get in touch
For an informal chat about this role please call Sara Turnbull, Senior Communications Manager on 07825 340595
What can we offer you!
If you want to find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness please visit our brand new careers site -Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk).
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 24 June 2024
Interview date: 8 July 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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