Title: Digital Promotion and Campaign Officer

Salary: Scale 8 (£29,577 - £33,782) Per Annum

Hours: 37

Contract: Fixed Term until 03/04/2023

Location: Plough Lane, Hereford

Closing date: 25/03/2021

We are looking for someone motivated to share the message of digital connectivity and promote the great strives made in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire on broadband coverage.  This means promoting what superfast and full fibre broadband could mean to thousands of people with creative campaigns and messages that capture the interest of residents, businesses and targets communities.  You will therefore need experience of promotions, marketing and campaigns, with a track record of getting results, working to a budget and within timescale.

Something amazing is happening in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire as the counties become some of the most digitally connected rural counties in the country.  The councils and national government have invested in superfast and full fibre broadband, creating great opportunities for our businesses and ensuring families, individuals and communities are connected – especially important as we see more people working from home, children learning away from schools and communities virtually connecting.

Your role would be to raise awareness and promote the opportunities of digital connectivity.  This means highlighting the availability of fast broadband and the road to connect, reaching out to target groups which could be by demographic or geography.  The role will also work with colleagues in Herefordshire Council on new digital approaches to interact with services digitally and support the work of digital innovation.  We will look at a range of communication methods to reach people, including working directly with communities, partners and providers who are delivering the broadband network.

You will work within the Fastershire team, but work across Herefordshire Council and in Gloucestershire.  You will be expected to be out and about in the counties, but for the majority of the time work from home along with 1 to 2 days a week in the office in Hereford.

We expect from the successful candidate a self-starter, excellent communication skills and a creative approach in relaying any message.

With your CV please provide a statement of no more than 2 A4 sides of relevant skills and experience based on the job description and person specification

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

•             Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;

•             Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and

•             Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting          young people leaving our care.

Benefits with Herefordshire Council

Holidays: 25 days per year plus 2 days unpaid at Christmas (pro rata for part time)

Pension: LGS pension scheme

Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

We also offer an employee assistance programme that means you will have access to confidential support and advice if you ever need it.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement, referring to the job description and person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you would like to obtain details regarding feedback on your application please contact Hoople Resourcing at: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk