Total 6 pr media communications job vacancies in solihull b91 3sr

Please see the attached job description for the full description and person specifications. A summary is outlined below: Assisting and supporting with all marketing activities across the organisation. Working closely with all Inclusion teams to update promotional materials, whilst meeting all necessary brand guidelines. Assisting and supporting in the planning and execution of campaigns. Assist with updating branded resources such as posters, leaflets, banners, workbooks and more. Assist with copywriting and collating stories for publications such as blogs, press releases, newsletters and reports. Assist with the management of our social media platforms, writing content, collating reports and using digital data to identify how to engage our audience. Work with the wider Inclusion teams as and when needed, offering advice and support on the services and activities they wish to promote.

Main duties and responsibilities 1. Act as the first point of contact for the communications team via email, phone, MS Teams. Answer and deal with general enquires independently and draft correspondence. Handle media enquiries and sensitive issues as appropriate; liaising with colleagues when a strategic input/ sign off is required. Monitor press coverage as requested. 2. Arrange and co-ordinate meetings, events and campaigns in line with team/Trust priorities. 3. Produce communications for internal use, such as the weekly staff bulletin, case studies, presentations etc. 4. Produce communications documents for external audiences, including publications, presentations, press releases and other documents using appropriate IT systems and software. 5. Contribute to graphic design, creation of marketing products and development of specialist communication products. 6. Maintain stakeholder databases and video/photo libraries. 7. Publish information on the Trust intranet, public-facing website and social media channels as appropriate. 8. Monitor and manage office resources and stocks, including raising purchase orders. 9. Undertake evaluation as necessary for own work, and wider teams work; e.g. evaluation of events. 10. To be familiar with and work within all MPFT/Inclusion policies. 11. Contribute to a positive working environment, focussing on high performance and delivery of results. 12. Work as part of the wider communications team to support and meet Trust priorities/objectives. Systems and equipment 1. Competent using Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams. 2. Equipment and training will be provided where highly specialist, such as graphic design/project management/social media etc. 3. Advanced keyboard use to produce publications, presentations and processing of appropriate communication documents 4. Experienced in using social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 5. Ability and desire to learn new skills, such as video content development/ production. Decisions and judgements 1. The post holder will be required to work without direct supervision in relation to administrative processes, exercising discretion when responding to enquiries, prioritisation of own workload and using initiative to make suggestions for improvements to working practices. 2. Ability to deliver high quality communication support, including website and accessibility advice, and produce a broad range of content as required. 3. Ability to develop and embed quality control processes. 4. Ability to provide constructive feedback in relation to website content submissions. Communication and relationships 1. The post holder will be required to communicate with staff, stakeholder, patients, service users, carers and visitors. 2. The post holder must be able to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing. Physical demands of the job 1. The role is a desk-based job, requiring prolonged periods of sitting.

Communications Officer needed in Solihull, £18.53ph PAYE - Reference: 424229

To advise on and monitor the Client's visual identity and brand, guiding staff and managers on Client communication guidelines.
To ensure relevant stakeholders are informed and involved through exploitation of appropriate communications channels.
To help develop and execute consultation and engagement strategies working closely with colleagues across the Client to ensure a coordinated approach to communications and consultation.
To develop and implement communications and consultation strategies and plans; identifying stakeholders and activities to ensure there is an effective and timely flow of information.
To write and edit communications materials suitable for a variety of audiences.
To support promotion and coordination of events and roadshows.
To provide appropriate communication materials for projects and services, working within agreed protocols, liaising with designers and printers, and ensuring the highest quality at all times.

To identify opportunities and appropriate mechanisms to evaluate communications activity.

Responsible for any delegated marketing budget.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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Your new company
We are proud to be supporting Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council in recruiting a Communications Officer on a full-time, temporary basis.

Your new role
Solihull Council is looking for a talented communicator to join its central communications team, to support the Mell Square development programme - an ambitious redevelopment project that will transform Mell Square and make Solihull an even better place to live, work and visit. This exciting and high-profile development aims to create new space for high-quality retailers, restaurateurs, independent businesses, whilst also providing a range of new housing right in the heart of Solihull town centre.As a Communications Officer, you will have experience working in public relations and communications with a wide range of organisations and be able to showcase excellent writing skills, as well as practical experience in social media and digital communications.In this new role within Solihull Council you will be supporting the development programme for Mell Square with a varied mix of PR and marketing, and a little consultation and engagement thrown in. You will be developing communications strategies, managing stakeholders, delivering campaigns and planning activities to support this significant project. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop communication skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. The role will involve working on a hybrid basis between home and the Council offices in Solihull town centre. This is a full-time position, and offers a hybrid working arrangement, when in office you will be based out of the Council House, which is a 5-minute walk from Mell Square.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role experience in a similar communications role, have experience within Public Sector, excellent verbal and written communication and be a confident communicator.


What you'll get in return
This is a full-time position offering hybrid working and will be based out the Council House when in office. This is a temporary 3-month assignment and offers an hourly rate of £18.53 and will be paid on a weekly basis, there may be some flexibility dependent on experience.


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About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
Internal Communications Specialist
Hook or Solihull
Hybrid working options
Full Time, Permanent
£27,000
- £34,000 per annum plus benefits (depending on experience)
At Serco, we have six business units in our UK & Europe Division, with around 25,000 employees delivering services across our core capabilities, which includes Health, Defence, Justice and Immigration, Citizen Services, Transport and Community Services. We currently have two opportunities to join our team across our MyTechnology and UK & Europe Division.

As our Internal Communications Specialist, you will provide internal communications support and expertise to our divisions that support our operational business. You will build strong working relationships with leaders and senior managers across the division so that you are fully aware of business activity taking place and can identify opportunities for communication. Your main responsibilities:

- Develop and implement communication plans for internal communication projects/campaigns, delivering timely and effective communication throughout the business.
- Draft, copy write and proof-read a range of communication materials including leaflets, newsletters, brochures.
- Develop digital content for a range of channels including email, intranet, internal social media channels, video.
- Take complex information and create clear messages that are relevant to the audience.
- Proactively develop and manage the administration required to coordinate the network of Communications Champions.
- Support Business Unit Communication Managers and marketing/external communication colleagues as required.
- Actively support the Head of Internal Communications through proactive activity and encouraging innovation.


What you’ll need to do the role:As this is an Internal Communication Specialist role, previous and proven experience of implementing corporate internal communications is essential. You will have experience using internal social media, creating digital content (including videos) and event co-ordination with excellent attention to detail. You will have the ability to co-ordinate the production of communication content and materials with internal stakeholders and external partners, whilst prioritising simultaneous projects and deadlines. You will also have proven experience of successfully managing and implementing key projects from start to finish.
- Experience using various MS tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
- Ability to work at professional level with direction and technical supervision from more experienced communications professionals.
- A desire to learn and develop – career progression encouraged and supported.What we offer:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- Free onsite parking.
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.


Apply
Please click on the apply button to be taken to our careers website

Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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Solihull – Hybrid working available Full time, Permanent£27,000
- £34,000 per annum, dependant on experience
We have six business units in our UK & Europe Division, with around 25,000 employees delivering services across our core capabilities, which includes Health, Defence, Justice and Immigration, Citizen Services, Transport and Community Services. Our enabling services teams provide critical services to the business units.

As Internal Communications Specialist you will provide internal communications support and expertise to our enabling services teams, such as HR or IT, that support our operational business. You will support employee awareness of the enabling services across the business and support employee engagement within the enabling services teams.

You will build strong working relationships with leaders and senior managers across the division so that you are fully aware of business activity taking place and can identify opportunities for communication. Your main responsibilities:
- Develop and implement communication plans for internal communication projects/campaigns, delivering timely and effective communication throughout the business.
- Draft, copy write and proof-read a range of communication materials including leaflets, newsletters, brochures.
- Develop digital content for a range of channels including email, intranet, internal social media channels, video.
- Take complex information and create clear messages that are relevant to the audience.
- Proactively develop and manage the administration required to coordinate the network of Communications Champions.
- Support Business Unit Communication Managers and marketing/external communication colleagues as required.
- Actively support the Head of Internal Communications through proactive activity and encouraging innovation. What you’ll need to do the role:As this is an Internal Communication Specialist role, previous and proven experience of implementing corporate internal communications is essential. You will have experience using internal social media, creating digital content (including videos) and event co-ordination with excellent attention to detail. You will have the ability to co-ordinate the production of communication content and materials with internal stakeholders and external partners, whilst prioritising simultaneous projects and deadlines.
You will also have proven experience of successfully managing and implementing key projects from start to finish.
- Experience using various MS tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
- Ability to work at professional level with direction and technical supervision from more experienced communications professionals.
- A desire to learn and develop – career progression encouraged and supported.
What we offer
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more.
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
- Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Apply
Please click on the apply button to be taken to our careers website

Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme