Senior Communications Officer
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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come and join us and be part of our success.
Recycling is crucial for environmental protection and in the UK each year, it helps to save 10-15 million tonnes of carbon emissions – which is the equivalent of taking 3.5 million cars off the road.
With the arrival of ‘Simpler Recycling’ initiatives next year, Knowsley is keen to play its part in boosting recycling rates to help reduce the need for landfill, conserve resources and save energy.
To realise its recycling targets, it needs the support of its residents and with new a new food waste collection service coming in from March 2026, there is an opportunity to embed a new and renewed focus on recycling to highlight the potential benefits it can bring to individuals, families, the community and the environment.
To help achieve our recycling aspirations, we are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Senior Communications Officer to work directly with the newly created Recycling Engagement Team.
You will have experience of creating and commissioning engaging content for digital use and other communication channels, alongside possessing exemplary written communication skills. As part of the Council’s Communications Team, you will play a key role in informing the public, engaging with residents and contributing to the Council’s external and internal communications channels.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from local residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Cathy Sheel (catherine.sheel@knowsley.gov.uk – 07799482382) or Karen Christie, karen.christie@knowsley.gov.uk – 07717432867)
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
Salary range
- £39,862 - £41,771 per year