Job Description

Job Title: Communications & Engagement Officer
Location: Newcastle, Bristol, Preston, York or Poole
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: 6 months with the possibility to extend
Rate of Pay: 17.25ph - Weekly Pay
Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday (flexi working)
Brook Street is recruiting on behalf of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) for a Communications & Engagement Officer to join the team on a full-time basis for up to six months.
This role is key in supporting a major campaign aimed at promoting UK exports to the EU. A link to the news story covering the campaign launch is available here which may be helpful for candidates to review.
We are seeking someone with excellent content production skills - including copywriting, social media content, and video editing - and a passion for bringing new ideas to the table. This is a fast-paced role where the ability to start quickly is essential, and flexible working is available.
Job Purpose:
This role supports the MMO in how it engages and communicates with key delivery partners and stakeholders.
The successful postholder will support the delivery of internal and external communications plans and engagement activity by:

• Developing materials and content for MMO engagement channels
• Leading day-to-day content creation for MMO core channels
• Supporting the handling of media enquiries
• Providing communications and engagement advice to MMO, Defra and other project teams
• Promoting the MMO's reputation at local, national and international levels
• Using strong copywriting, digital and PR skills to seek opportunities for promotion
• Engaging stakeholders to foster advocacy for MMO
• Supporting overall communications delivery across the organisation
• Supporting brand development and ensuring alignment with Cabinet Office requirements

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Achieving personal and team KPIs
• Embedding MMO values and code of conduct
• Adhering to all MMO policies and procedures
• Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Taking ownership of personal and professional development
• Supporting corporate initiatives
• Promoting the MMO brand externally
• Carrying out other reasonable duties as required

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely and effective communications
• Support with managing media incidents
• Stakeholder feedback aligned with the engagement programme

Qualifications and Experience Required -
Essential:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in communications and complex stakeholder/customer interaction
• Proven track record in delivering communications activity
• Experience in developing digital assets (videos, infographics, social content, visuals)
• Ability to interpret stakeholder feedback and apply it effectively
• Experience managing changing priorities in line with organisational goals
• Strong communication and engagement skills across a range of media

Desirable:

• Membership (ideally chartership) of a recognised professional communications body
• Experience of marine communications within a UK Government Department
• Understanding of MMO operations and the marine industries it supports
• Knowledge of UK Government and legislative marine processes

Key Results Areas
Engagement:

• Develop and deliver external engagement content for MMO initiatives and programmes
• Produce engaging internal content across a range of channels
• Support a coordinated stakeholder engagement approach
• Gather and apply feedback from engagement activities
• Manage the MMO's reputation and handle issues effectively
• Run proactive engagement campaigns to increase awareness of MMO's work
• Provide communication and engagement advice to internal teams
• Manage MMO's digital presence including social media and public forums
• Identify and escalate reputational risks and communication issues

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Skills Required