Senior Marketing and Events Officer - Fostering Recruitment and Retention Hub (12 month FTC)

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home. 

This is a fixed term contract lasting 12 months.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. 

About You

You will be a creative, organised, and proactive Senior Marketing and Events Officer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will bring strong digital marketing skills, a keen eye for detail, and a flair for creating compelling content. Passionate about delivering impactful campaigns, you will help raise awareness and drive engagement across the region. Your ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders will be essential to your success in this role.

About the Team

The Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) is a dynamic and collaborative partnership of 17 local authorities, working together to promote fostering across the region. Our newly established regional recruitment hub, fully funded by the Department for Education for a further year, is at the heart of this initiative. You will work closely with the Regional Marketing Manager and partners across the South East to deliver a unified and effective marketing and events programme. This hybrid role is primarily home-based, with travel required to our Time Square offices in Bracknell 2–5 days per month and occasional visits to partner councils across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the regional fostering recruitment and retention strategy in collaboration with the Regional Marketing Manager.

• Maintain and regularly update the LAFSE regional website to ensure all content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with campaign objectives.

• Manage and grow the region’s social media presence by creating and scheduling posts, responding to engagement, and tracking performance.

• Develop a variety of marketing materials, including graphics, videos, and written content for use across the partnership.

• Work with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to source and deliver high-quality marketing assets.

• Plan and coordinate regional and local fostering events that effectively promote fostering and reflect the regional strategy.

• Collaborate with partners across the 17 councils to share best practices, campaign resources, and updates.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and events, using insights to inform future activity.

Our benefits...

• 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. 
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans. 
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. 
• Supermarket discount. 

*(pro rata for part time)

Our Values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. 

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  

Interview Date

Interviews will be held on Monday 30 June 2025.

will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Anne-Marie Ali, Senior Project Delivery Manager: Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

 

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.