Marketing and Communications Officer

Suffolk Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
  • Suffolk County Council – The Hold, Ipswich, IP4 1LR - On-site 
  • £33,366 per annum (pro rata if part time)
  • 37 hours - Flexible working options available 
  • Permanent

 

We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and Suffolk’s archives and local studies collections. If you are too, join us as a Marketing and Communications Officer and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy. 

Reimagine the possibilities.

 

Your role and responsibilities

  • work closely with colleagues across the Archives Service to develop and implement a communications and marketing strategy for all aspects of the service, from users accessing the archives at The Hold through to our exhibitions, events and commercial venue hire
  • produce, edit, and publish marketing materials, including press releases, social media posts, newsletters, brochures, and digital content
  • coordinate promotional campaigns for exhibitions, events, and service updates to drive public engagement and awareness
  • manage media relations, including drafting press releases, arranging interviews, and responding to press enquiries
  • support the Archive Service team in planning and executing community events, exhibitions, and workshops.

 

You will need

  • prior knowledge and experience of media studies or journalism (ideally a level 5 qualification)
  • proven experience in a marketing or communications role, ideally within the public sector, cultural, or archival services
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences
  • strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • experience with digital and social media marketing, including content creation and analytics
  • proficiency with design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) is an advantage.

 

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don`t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

 

The team

Suffolk Archives is a small, flexible, proactive team that is passionate about sharing Suffolk’s local history and heritage with a wider audience. You will work with the collections team of archivists and conservator, the Operations team who run the public service and the Audience Development Team who are responsible for the programme of exhibitions, events and community engagement. You will report to the Head of Suffolk Archives and The Hold. 

 

Empowering Everyone 

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

 

For more information 

Please contact Judith Berry (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01284 741260 or emailing [email protected] 

 

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. 

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. 

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

 

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. 

 

Closing date: 11.30pm, 5 January 2025. 

Interview date: 21 January 2025. 

 

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite



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