Communications Officer

4 weeks ago


Kendal, United Kingdom Westmorland & Furness Council Full time

Job profile- The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.**Job details**:
**Job reference**

REQ00000015887

**Date posted**

30/10/2023

**Application closing date**

12/11/2023

**Location**

KENDAL

**Salary**

£40,478 - £41,496

**Package**

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

**Attachments**

**Communications Officer - Adult Social Care - WMF602e**:
**Job description**
- Communications Officer - Adults Social Care - WMF602e
- **Westmorland and Furness Council**

**Location(s)**:South Lakeland House, Kendal Hybrid working arrangements (Part Time applicants will be considered)
- **Contract**:Temporary 18 month Fixed Term Contract
- **Hours**:37 hours per week
- **Salary**:£40,478 - £41,496
- **About this opportunity**

**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 have a new council plan with clear priorities, and key to successful delivery is effective communications and engagement.
- This is a rare chance to be part of a brand-new council and be part of a new team at the very heart of the new council, its priorities, and its day-to-day business.
- We have an exciting new opportunity within our communications team for an
- **experienced communications officer - to support of our Adult Social Care service area.**
- If you are looking for a rewarding career and have extensive experience in communications, engagement, media, and marketing campaigns then we would love to hear from you.
- Our team is driven, ambitious and friendly We want colleagues who will be a great fit within our team, our values and share our drive to make a real difference.
- If this sounds like a team you want to be part of, and you want to be at the very start of this new journey with us, then please get in touch.
- **What can we offer you**
- Excellent training and development offers
- Flexible working opportunities
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
- Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
- Competitive rates of pay

**Application and Interview information**
- Closing date: 12th November 2023
Interview date: w/c 20th November 2023
- 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

- As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.



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