Job Description

Employer:

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary:

Grade G, (SCP 20 - 25) 31,586 - 35,235 per annum pay award pending

Location:

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Contract:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours:

36 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

04/08/2025 at 12:00

Reference:

CR/25/319201

Communications Officer

Full time (36 hours) - Fixed term until 31st March 2026

We're looking for a creative communications professional to help us tell the story of our organisation.



To succeed, you will have previous experience in a communications environment and be flexible, switching from campaign marketing to reputational management, shooting video, or working with the media.



If internal communications is your thing, there is an opportunity to take a lead on the work we are doing to improve the way we keep our colleagues informed.



In return you will benefit from working in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be part of a fun, hardworking and extremely ambitious team. You will be surrounded by likeminded people who can support, advise and help you develop further in your career.



If you're interested in this role, please make sure you apply.



Interview date 11th Agust 2025

Equal Opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.



We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.



If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.




Please note, we do not accept CV's (unless specified on the advert).