Job Description

Team East Devon - more than just a job

At East Devon, we're proud of our story. Our communications team is made up of skilled professionals who bring expertise and dedication to their roles every day. Our goal is clear: to celebrate our communities by driving a positive narrative for our ambitious and forward-thinking organisation. We're looking for a proactive Communications & Engagement Officer to craft clear, impactful messages and build meaningful engagement with our residents.

Job purpose

Work closely with senior officers and councilors to help manage, protect and enhance the reputation of the Council by delivering a high quality, responsive and proactive communications service including work on our residents 'digital newsletter, press and publicity, social media, website content and specific campaigns.

Support the Communication and Engagement team in developing a strong brand and narrative for East Devon District Council that supports the Council Plan and service priorities.

Ensure the Council has an open, transparent and positive dialogue with local communities, businesses, and individuals through targeted use of digital and social media, strong relationships with local media and providing professional communications and engagement advice to support colleagues as the Council's ambassadors and advocates.

About you

We're looking for someone who has genuine care for embedding the community voice in our work through engagement and who has high standards for delivering exceptional communications.

Passionate and motivated to deliver powerful messages to residents, stakeholders and staff, you'll possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be highly organised. You'll be able to work on your own initiative and support the rest of the team where necessary. The nature of the role is fast-paced and often responsive, so the ability to balance priorities and pressure is essential.

About us

Our recent Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlighted that 'EDDC is a great place to work, with engaged staff and members' and that's certainly true! You will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations. And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here.

Apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Chloe Woodman, Assistant Director Communications, Culture & Engagement by email chloe.woodman@eastdevon.gov.uk

Closing date:

Midnight on

Sunday 11th January 2026

with interviews planned for week commencing

26th January 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,363.00-42,839.00 per year

Work Location: In person