Communication Officer

We are looking for an excellent writer with experience in sharing news and information in new and innovative ways which target key audiences. You will be proactive in finding stories within the Essex Highways service and using them to help educate our audience on the work the service is delivering across the county, and proficient in developing this content through a range of communications mediums and channels. You will have a chance to manage the Essex Highways’ reputation and influence how the general public engage with the service through your inspiring and innovative approach.

Council Members pay close to attention to the outputs of the Essex Highways team, so you would feel at ease in this role trying new approaches to communicating key messages and finding the stories and information that our audiences will really care about.

Your experience in proactive and reactive message management will mean you are capable of finding opportunities for promotion but also have the ability to deal with high profile stories and issues management.

The role requires a person who is adaptable, adept at working in a fast-moving environment that relies on real-time communications, welcomes change and has a growth mindset.

The successful candidate will need to have the skills to manage multiple priorities, be proactive and bring solutions and ideas

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