We are looking for a creative and ambitious communications professional to join our Communications team! It’s an exciting time at the Combined Authority, following the election of a new Mayor for York and North Yorkshire. If you’re someone who enjoys a fast paced environment, is committed to public service and wants to contribute to an organisation that’s here to make a difference, it’s a great time to join us.
We are seeking an experienced and skilled communications officer with demonstrable experience in:
- Marketing and communications campaigns
- Social media
- Project management
- Press and media
- Stakeholder engagement and consultation
The Opportunity
This is a great chance to be part of the Communications team for the newly formed Combined Authority (CA) for York and North Yorkshire. It’s an exciting time to join us as we embark on our journey as a new CA. The successful postholder will be able to make their mark to showcase the CA’s forthcoming, current and completed initiatives and projects, celebrating our ambition and achievements.
In return you will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time! The benefits of working for us include:
- Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
- Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
- A market-leading pension scheme
- Commitment to staff development and continuous learning
Key dates:
Closing date: Sunday 11th August
Interview date: Wednesday 21st August
Key documents:
Job Description - Communications Officer.docx
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
To find out more about our new organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact and apply
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Treve Whitford; treve.whitford@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk or 07974 288226 for an informal conversation.
Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section. If you are uploading your CV please remove your personal details from your CV and upload.