Title: Workforce Communications Officer
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Hours: 37.00
Salary: 29,577.00 - 33,782.00
Closing Date: 14/05/2021
Interview Date: 25/05/2021

Herefordshire Council is seeking a creative self-starter to help us develop corporate communications and engagement with our workforce. We are looking for a positive and pro-active professional with experience within Communications and the ability to write copy and develop accessible content for a range of channels and audiences including intranet, website, social media and other digital communications tools. Working as part of a team, with responsibility for creating supportive and engaging internal campaigns and content, you will be comfortable working with senior members of the organisation to advise on professional approaches along with campaign and channel performance.

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