Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for delivering campaigns that make a real difference? Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking for an ambitious and innovative Campaigns and Insights Advisor to lead the development and delivery of high-profile communications and engagement campaigns that influence behaviour, strengthen communities and support the Council’s priorities. This is a full time and permanent opportunity and offered on a hybrid working basis.

As a campaign and insights advisor, you will be at the heart of the Council’s communications activity, designing and delivering audience-focused campaigns that engage residents, stakeholders and employees. Using insight, research and behavioural approaches, you will create impactful communications that inspire action, improve engagement and deliver measurable outcomes. You will work closely with colleagues across the Communications and Engagement Team, council services, community partners and senior stakeholders to develop integrated campaigns across a wide range of channels. From consultation and engagement activity to internal communications and employee engagement surveys, you will ensure communications are inclusive, accessible and tailored to the needs of different audiences.

The role also offers the opportunity to shape and grow key communication channels, develop innovative approaches to engagement, commission high-quality creative content, and provide expert advice to services on campaign planning, consultation and stakeholder engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys combining creativity, strategy, insight and data to deliver campaigns that have a lasting impact on our organisation and our communities.

NB: Please be aware that this is a politically restricted post.

To be successful in this role, you’ll be an experienced communications, marketing or engagement professional with a proven track record of managing successful campaigns from concept through to delivery and evaluation. It is crucial that you have strong knowledge of audience engagement, consultation methods and behavioural change techniques, with the ability to identify the most effective channels and approaches to reach diverse audiences. Experience in developing integrated communications campaigns across digital, print, media and face-to-face channels is essential.

It is critical that you can build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, provide trusted advice to services, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role will suit an individual from a communications and engagement, internal or external campaigns, or marketing or consultation background.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.