Communications Assistant

5 days ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Connect2Dorset Full time

Job Title: Communications Assistant

Location: Dorchester (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: £13.69

About Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role:As a Communications Assistant, you will support the Communication & Engagement team, a centralised function responsible for building and maintaining the council's reputation, supporting strategic objectives, and engaging with various stakeholders.

Day-to-Day Duties:

  • Oversee corporate social media channels, create engaging content, and support colleagues with best practices.
  • Deliver and evaluate integrated communications campaigns that align with the council's objectives, including media relations, digital marketing, public events, resident's magazine, and more.
  • Develop and deliver engaging content, ensuring it is accurate, high-quality, and in line with the Council's brand guidelines.
  • Support media activity, build media relationships, and coordinate responses to media enquiries.
  • Monitor and evaluate the success of communications and marketing activities, recommending continuous improvements.
  • Contribute to the council's communications forward planning process.
  • Comply with council decisions, policies, and statutory requirements, including the Code of Recommended Practice on Local Authority Publicity.
  • Support emergency and critical incident communications procedures.
  • Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money.
  • Act as an ambassador for communications and marketing, representing the council internally and externally.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Experience in a communications or a similar role.
  • Strong skills in social media management, content creation, and digital marketing.
  • Excellent copy writing, editing, and content development skills, including photography, audio, and video.
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluating communication campaigns.
  • Strong organisational and budget management skills.
  • Travel flexibility for occasional meetings, training, and networking events.
  • A proactive and enthusiastic approach to representing the council.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.



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