Communications and Marketing Officer
1 day ago
**Employer**: Wyre Council
- **Salary**: £33,143 - £35,412 (pro rata)
- **Location**: Civic Centre
- **Contract**: Permanent
- **Working Pattern**: Part Time
- **Hours**: 27 hours per week.
- **DBS Check**: No
- **Closing Date**: 12/10/2025 at 23:59
- **Reference**: T&C/25/322671
**COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING OFFICER**
**27 HOURS PER WEEK**
**GRADE 7 £33,143 - £35,412 (pro rata)**
Are you an experienced communications professional ready to promote Wyre’s commercial assets and drive economic growth?
Wyre Council is looking for a skilled and proactive Communications and Marketing Officer to join our Communications and Visitor Economy team and help shape the narrative of our vibrant borough and promote its commercial and cultural assets.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll lead on marketing campaigns that spotlight Fleetwood, Cleveleys and Poulton markets, Marine Hall theatre, and Wyre’s wedding venues, while supporting wider initiatives like Discover Wyre and Invest in Wyre.
In this exciting role, you’ll lead on marketing campaigns, manage digital and print communications, and work closely with performers, promoters, and partners to grow audiences and raise the profile of our commercial offers.
This is a key role supporting the council’s economic ambitions by delivering high-quality marketing and communications that promote our commercial assets, town centres, and cultural venues.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Designing and delivering compelling marketing campaigns across digital and print.
- Creating engaging content—from press releases and social media posts to video and photography.
- Managing websites, e-newsletters, and social media accounts to grow audiences and drive engagement.
- Collaborating with internal teams, local businesses, and media to amplify Wyre’s offer.
- Attending events to provide live coverage and promotional support.
**Skills and Experience**:
- Proven experience in communications or marketing, with strong writing and digital skills.
- A flair for creativity and innovation, with the ability to spot and seize promotional opportunities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and meet deadlines.
- Confidence using tools like Canva, Mailchimp, and CMS platforms.
- A good understanding of Wyre’s local identity and a flexible approach to working hours.
**Desirable Attributes**:
- Ability to align marketing activities with broader organisational goals and economic development strategies.
- Understanding of how to position and promote council assets to maximise income and community value.
- Confidence in using data and insights to shape campaigns and evaluate their effectiveness.
**What’s in it for you?**
- Flexi time and the option to work remotely part of the week as agreed with your line manager.
- Generous annual leave allowance. A minimum of 24 days (pro rata) in addition to all bank holidays, rising to 26 days after four years and 29 days after five years local government service.
- Future development - face to face and virtual courses in line with your developmental goals.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Free parking on site.
- A local government pension scheme, with generous employer contribution.
- The opportunity to work for the local community and make a difference.
**Closing date**: 12 October 2025
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