Senior Information Officer – Belfast

Belfast
Temporary
Full-time

16 days ago

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Information Officer in Belfast. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork, ANI clearance has been completed.Start date: ASAPDuration: 6 monthsRate of pay: £22.65Hours of work: 37 Hours Net – Monday to FridayKey Responsibilities:While the precise duties and responsibilities of individual posts will vary, the main duties and key responsibilities will include:

to provide strategic communications advice to Ministers and senior officials demonstrating sound judgement, political awareness and sensitivity;
to provide strategic direction on all communications (traditional, social and digital), ensuring the content, messaging, tone and consistency are in line with the communications strategy;
to handle complex and sensitive commmunications issues, providing clear advice to Ministers and senior officials;
to plan and deliver creative, dynamic and engaging digital solutions;
to support the Principal Information Officer on all aspects of communications during a crisis, including identifying emerging issues and providing strong proactive advice;
contributing to the development and implementation of effective external media handling strategies/plans within a fast changing news environment;
managing, maintaining and building good working relationships with key stakeholders, customers and partners;
managing and arranging press conferences, radio and TV interviews, and media coverage of important events, announcements and visits;
supporting Ministers at site visits within and outside Northern Ireland, including international visits;
overseeing the preparation of news releases and other internal and external written communications;
responding to media enquiries including briefing journalists and managing relationships with the media;
evaluating the effectiveness of communications (including social media) against objectives and business outcomes; and

The above list is not exhaustive however it gives a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties will vary over time according to business needs.Essential Criteria applicants must have:1 At least two years' experience, gained within the lastfive years, as a practitioner in public relations, journalism, advertising or a marketing environment.AND2. At least one years' experience, gained within the last five years, of working with Senior Officials and key stakeholders to develop and deliver engaging digital content to promote important announcements, initiatives, news or events.1. At least two years' experience in the past five years of managing social media accounts, producing and editing original, visual and dynamic content working in a communications environment.2. At least two year's practical experience, gained within the last five years, in working with senior colleagues to handle high-profile and sensitive communication issues.Please send your CV via the link or to Jack.Knox@therecruitmentco.uk

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