Media and PR Officer

Role Responsibility

Fixed Term Contract: 1 Year

Are you looking for an opportunity to further your career in marketing and communications within the largest local authority in the UK?

In these unprecedented times it has never been more important for us to communicate effectively with residents and businesses by generating creative, high-impact and targeted marketing and PR.

As Communications Officer for Kent County Council’s Marketing and Resident Experience team you will be supporting the adult and children’s social care directorate and our public health division, managing reactive media enquiries, and creating content for our website and social media channels to proactively promote the vital services we provide. We want someone who thinks creatively, has a good instinct for news stories and who can manage multiple projects with ease. You will join a friendly team of marketing and communications professionals who work hard to manage the reputation of the council and ensure the voice of our residents is heard at all levels. The team manages KCC’s digital channels, media and PR activity, proactive marketing campaigns, public consultations and engagement and complaints.   

So if you’re a motivated communicator, who is looking for a new challenge and the ability to make a real difference to people’s lives, please apply. 

The role is currently home based, but KCC Communications Officers are occasionally expected to travel to events, press briefings and council meetings across Kent when necessary, to promote and support Members and officers. The role also requires out of hours working for key media announcements and breaking stories, as well as participation in an out of hours duty rota.

Contact Details

Jo Allen

Marketing and Resident Experience Partner 

jo.allen@kent.gov.uk

07971 681291

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.