Marketing Communications and PR Officer

Interested in shaping communications that directly impact local communities? This role offers the opportunity to lead engaging marketing, media, and public relations activity within local government, helping to inform residents, promote key services, and support initiatives that make a real difference.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a local government organisation in their search for a Marketing and Communications Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional to deliver high-profile campaigns, manage media relations, create compelling content across multiple channels, and support strategic engagement with residents, stakeholders, elected members, and the wider community.

The Role:

• Develop and deliver annual marketing and communications plans, managing budgets effectively to support organisational objectives.
• Lead multi-channel marketing campaigns, including messaging, copywriting, content creation, advertising, media engagement, and campaign reporting.
• Maintain digital communications channels, including website content and support for social media activity.
• Monitor performance data, audience trends, and campaign metrics to evaluate effectiveness and inform future communications strategies.
• Build and manage media relations, handling enquiries, drafting press releases, preparing spokespersons, and promoting positive coverage.
• Identify and maximise PR opportunities, monitor media coverage, maintain media contacts, and provide communications support around key meetings and issues.
• Coordinate a wide range of communications activities, including events, speeches, photography, publications, promotional materials, policy updates, and out-of-hours emergency communications support.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Marketing, Communications, Business Studies, or a related discipline; alternatively extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in marketing and PR, including planning and delivering online and offline communication campaigns.
• Experience producing and managing publications and communication materials.
• Ability to work independently, maintain high levels of accuracy, and deliver quality outputs.

Other:

• Full UK driving licence (or access to suitable transport where a disability prevents driving).
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, or additional hours as required, with remuneration in line with organisational policies.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £39-41,000 annual equivalent
• Fantastic annual leave allowance, 35 days total
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Onsite parking
• This role offers the opportunity to deliver impactful marketing, communications, and public relations activity within local government, helping to promote key services, engage residents and stakeholders, and support initiatives that make a positive difference across the community.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI 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 the request.

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