Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis.*

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, flexible and self-motivated Communications & Marketing Officer to work as part of a busy corporate communications team, specifically supporting our Children's Services Directorate.

About the Role:

This will be a tactical and operational communications role that will deliver high value marketing projects, campaigns, visual and digital communication to support the organisations priorities. As well as being responsible for the delivery of various marketing projects, the role will include producing and/or managing production of targeted content for external and internal audiences, including engaging written work for online and print, and creative visual and video content.

This role will particularly focus on the delivery of key health and children’s services priorities, and is a rewarding opportunity to help shape how we communicate with residents, carers, and partners about the services and support available to adults in our community.

About the Candidate:

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and have experience in creating engaging and shareable content across a variety of platforms including social media, video, infographics and other digital tools.

This is a 12 month temporary contract to cover maternity leave. 

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact: gailmooney@wirral.gov.uk

As part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk

It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

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