Communications and Marketing Officer (Employment & Skills)

West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Part time (2 days pw)
1
Leeds City Centre
Permanent
Grade J – Grade £31,799 (pro rata)

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

Access to good jobs and skills is at very the heart of our region’s future.

Are you a strong marketer who ‘gets’ people? Can you put yourself in the shoes of a career starter, career changer or recruiting business? Can you make a difference?

We’re looking for a marketing and PR specialist to promote our careers, skills and training support to a wide range of audiences across West Yorkshire.

Working in a fast-paced environment and delivering the full marketing and communications mix, this is an exciting role with an opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives. 

The successful candidate will be based in our award-winning Marketing team and work closely with our Employment and Skills team.

The roles

Responsibilities include: 

  • Delivering impactful integrated marketing and communications campaigns across the full mix of earned, owned and paid media
  • Delivering PR and media activity to promote our support and in response to the regional and national news agenda
  • Working closely with internal and external stakeholders and with suppliers including agencies and media

About you

This is a varied role which will suit an individual proficient at managing multiple projects and working with a range of stakeholders. You will have the following key skills, attributes and experience but not be limited to:

  • skilled in delivering integrated marketing and communications campaigns targeting a range of audiences
  • media relations and securing local, regional and national coverage
  • experience of relationship building and collaboration in a partnership environment.

 Our offer

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: 

  • 28 Days Holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme,
  • Free travel on rail and buses with the M-Card (currently under review)
  • Flexible Working Practises with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.

Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits. The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.

Further Information

For further information about the role, please contact Kate McRoy at Kate.McRoy@Westyorks-ca.gov.uk and to apply for this role, upload your CV and covering letter on our website, please visit: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/a-career-with-us by 11:55pm on Sunday 8th August. Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th August or Friday 20th August.

Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by email and interviews will be carried out either by video interview. 

Given the high volumes of applications, we receive we are unable to respond to every applicant, therefore if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. The Combined Authority’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture.  We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, race, gender, religion or beliefs, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements.

Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.

08 August 2021, 11:55 AM

This vacancy is closed to applications.