Recruitment and Publicity Officer

1 week ago


Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time
Vacancy Summary

  • Employer:
  • West Berkshire Council
  • Salary:
  • From £34,834 to £41,418 per annum (Grade I)
  • Location:
  • Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
  • Contract:
  • Contract
  • Working Pattern:
  • Full Time
  • Hours:
  • 37 hours per week.
  • DBS Check:
  • Enhanced
  • Closing Date:
  • 22/05/2024 at 23:59
  • Reference:
  • 05409
Vacancy Description

West Berkshire Council are seeking to recruit a Recruitment and Publicity Officer based within the Fostering Service.


This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a Local Authority fostering team and to lead on the recruitment of new foster families for children in care.


Educated to degree level or equivalent, and preferably with experience of marketing or recruitment in a fostering service, you will be responsible for the production and review of the Annual Fostering Recruitment Strategy; reporting activity and analysis of results to leaders in the council.

You will lead on all publicity for the service using social media and fostering good relationships with local businesses and service providers.


You will represent the council in the South East Fostering Hub, a new partnership across SE councils to promote and recruit foster carers, including participating in a rota for the region, answering enquiries and engaging with potential carers.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

  • Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
  • Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
  • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
  • Generous Local Government pension scheme
  • Family friendly policies
  • A range of local discounts
  • Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
  • You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
This role is fixed term until September 30th Funding limited project

Equal Opportunities
How to apply


This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.



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