Are you ready to take your passion for storytelling and eye-catching communications to the next level? Salford City Council is seeking a talented communications expert for a significant role within the team. We’re a dynamic city of sustained growth and strong leadership and an authority with a focus on investing in its people to deliver the best services to residents and communities. You’ll be supported by an energetic, creative team, backed by a ‘can-do’ attitude and opportunity to make your mark.

Salford’s story is a combination of continued economic growth, decisive leadership and partnership working that has transformed our city into a thriving cultural, economic, and residential location. As a result, more people than ever before are choosing Salford as a place to live, work, invest and visit, and Salford is being rebuilt.

We are looking for a passionate professional to help us tell our story internally, with partners, residents and media.

As a Communications Officer for adult social care at Salford City Council, you will develop and deliver strategic campaigns plans in line with the council’s communications strategy and corporate priorities.

Plan, deliver and evaluate impactful communications campaigns that deliver the council’s strategic priorities, with a focus on adult social care. You will help to build public trust, and foster meaningful engagement with a range of audiences.

You will deliver effective two-way communication between the organisation and a range of audiences using channels including campaigns, media relations, digital and social media, with a positive proactive focus.

Want to know more about Salford?
As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages!

Continuous Service commitment
New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page..

Guaranteed Assessment Schemes
We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme page..

Privacy Statement and Data Protection
Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr .

Supporting Documents

Salford City Council Interim Communications Strategy
Adult Social Care Communications Officer role profile

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Location

Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford, M275DA, United Kingdom

Job ID

2890