Job Description

Job Introduction

Assistant Internal Communications and Engagement Officer


38,934


Fixed term for 12 months/full-time


Hybrid working: At least two days per week from office in The Woolwich Centre, SE18 6HQ


If you want to be part of a transformative journey to improve our internal communications and engagement and you think you've got the communications skills to be part of our team, we want to hear from you!



We're looking for a creative and passionate communicator to join our team and help us provide engaging and informative content to more than 4,000 staff across a range of locations.


Based in Woolwich, a short walk from the new(ish) Elizabeth line station, the role will comprise a mix of office and some home working. You'll be working in the Internal Communications Team which sits within the wider Corporate Communications and Engagement team.


Our staff are our biggest asset and we want to ensure our communications are working for everyone. We're on a transformational journey to develop and expand our internal communications offering, so this is a role where you can bring your creativity and willingness to try new things.


With excellent written and verbal communications skills, you'll be generating news content and materials and support the development of our internal communications channels. You'll work with colleagues from across the council and lead on specific areas of work.


We offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.


If you're ready to be part of our exciting journey, please apply now!



Recruitment timetable


Closing date: Wednesday 10 September

Interviews and tests: Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 September

For an informal discussion please contact Tom Bull

at Tom.Bull@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Diversity Statement:

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close:

All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Early Advert Close:

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

How Applications are Scored:

Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary:

Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values:

Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.