Marketing Communications and PR Officer

Ready to take the next step in your Marketing and PR career?

Are you a creative and proactive marketing communications professional with a passion for delivering engaging campaigns and building positive public relations? This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy local authority, supporting the delivery of corporate objectives through innovative marketing, communications and media activity.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading local authority in their search for a Marketing Communications and PR Officer. This role is ideal for an experienced marketing and communications professional who enjoys developing campaigns, managing media relations and producing engaging content that makes a meaningful impact across the community.

The Role:

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a full range of proactive marketing and communications functions across the Council. Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop, implement and manage marketing and communications campaigns, including the creation of key messaging, written content, photography, video and graphics.

• Prepare marketing, media and communications plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and agreed budgets.

• Maintain and update the Council website, supporting digital communications and social media activity.

• Evaluate campaign effectiveness through relevant metrics, preparing reports and recommendations to support continuous improvement.

• Identify and maximise public relations opportunities, promoting positive news and initiatives across Council services.

• Manage media relations, responding to external media enquiries and providing PR support to internal stakeholders.

• Research and prepare press releases, statements and communications materials in line with agreed messaging and corporate objectives.

• Monitor local and regional media coverage, highlighting relevant issues and preparing media evaluation reports.

• Support the organisation of civic and Mayoral events, corporate advertising opportunities and the development of promotional materials.

• Liaise with Council officers, elected members, suppliers and external agencies to support the delivery of effective communications.

• Provide support during media enquiries, emergencies and service disruptions, including participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• A degree in a relevant discipline, such as Marketing, Communications or Business Studies, or an equivalent Level 6 qualification. Consideration will also be given to applicants without a relevant degree who can demonstrate at least three years' relevant experience.

• At least two years' experience across a wide range of marketing and PR activities, including devising and implementing online and offline communications campaigns and preparing and producing publications.

• At least one year's experience in public relations.

• Strong planning and project management skills, with excellent organisational abilities and the capacity to prioritise competing workloads.

• The ability to develop engaging content and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

• A creative, innovative and solution-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• A full current driving licence or, where a disability prevents driving, access to suitable transport to fulfil the duties of the role.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a local authority, supporting corporate communications and community-focused initiatives.

• Varied and engaging responsibilities across marketing, communications and public relations.

• Opportunity to develop relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies and media contacts.

• The chance to contribute to the delivery of Council objectives through creative and impactful communications.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jay Boyd on 02890490907 or by email on j.boyd@mcsgroup.jobs for more information.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit our website to view a wide selection of our current opportunities.