Job Description

About the role
How would you like to shape the voice and visibility of a Department that influences daily life across the Island?
Step into the role of Marketing and Communications Manager within the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture and take ownership of a bold strategy that strengthens our brand, elevates our services and delivers standout campaigns for the Wildlife Park, Sawmill and other commercial entities. You'll lead digital channels, public relations, internal communication and major events, ensuring clear, confident messaging across every platform.
You'll bring your creativity, strategic thinking and communication expertise into a collaborative, energetic Department where your ideas drive engagement and make a visible difference. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll build evidence based plans using analytics, lead meaningful projects and deliver impact across the Island. If you're ready to innovate, lead and contribute to work that truly counts, we'd love to hear from you!
A workplace that invests in you
? A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
? A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
? A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.
? Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
? Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
? Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
? Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
? Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
? Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.
? Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
? Access to the Noble's Hospital staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.
? Free car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates . We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to and as an entire nation , we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Jennie.Wheeler2@gov.im.
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Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at .

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