Job Description

Senior Communications and Marketing Executive (Fixed Term until 31 March 2026) - Ref: RT00625

Communications, Marketing and Brand

Salary G7: 32,654 - 37,035 per annum

Tens of millions of pounds have been secured to transform Walsall and we are looking for a talented communications professional to join our team to tell the story of the regeneration of our borough.


We have big ambitions to build on our proud industrial heritage and build a borough fit for the future.


Our team has an important role to play in this and we need a creative communications professional to work on a high-profile regeneration campaign.

The candidate:

We are looking for someone with strong writing skills who can promote and raise awareness of our Walsall town centre regeneration projects.


Working closely with external partners and the council's Communications Business Partner for Regeneration, you will have excellent writing skills and be able to research and write press releases for local, regional, national and specialist trade media.


You'll also be creative and able to develop ideas to tell the council's regeneration story and create engaging content for social media and marketing campaigns.


So, if you're someone with a flair for writing with lots of creative ideas and a passion for communications, we'd love to hear from you.


This role may also be suitable for journalists looking to develop a career in public sector communications.

Key Responsibilities include:

Drafting press releases and organising photocalls Creating engaging multimedia content for social media Planning and delivering communications on behalf of the council Supporting project teams and attending stakeholder meetings
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.


This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English


This position is designated as a politically restricted (sensitive) post.

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Important note:

When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.


We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st May 2025