Communications Executive

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and talented communications professional to join a busy and high performing Communications Team at Swindon Borough Council, and was shortlisted for three communication awards in the 2023 CIPR Pride Awards.

We are looking for a talented communications professional able to produce effective and engaging content to support Council priorities.

Your next role

This role will have an important contribution to make in managing the internal communications needs linked to the deliver of a significant transformation programme that is aiming to help the Council maximise outcomes for residents and value for money.

You will also be involved in the delivery of a range of external and internal communications work, to support Council priorities. This will involve planning, delivering and evaluating communication activity working across media relations, social media, newsletters, website, intranet and other channels.

Along with excellent writing and project management skills and attention to detail, you will be able to forge great relationships with a wide variety of people at all levels across the organisation. You’ll be joining an ambitious, friendly team with a strong ethos of continuous improvement and professional development.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

Your next steps

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.

For further information about the role, please contact Phil Avery, Head of Communications – Performance People and Engagement on 07392109772 or email pavery@swindon.gov.uk

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk