Corporate Communications Officer

Job Description

Corporate Communications OfficerBirmingham, West Midlands (with hybrid working)About UsSet up under the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission is committed to safeguarding the public against any detrimental impact brought about by gambling. We do this by keeping crime out, protecting children and vulnerable people and ensuring the commercialgambling industry is run fairly and openly. We work with the legal system, the public health system, community groups and the industry itself to understand how we can protect the interests of as many people as possible, as effectively as possible.Were currently looking for a Corporate Communications Officer to join our team in Birmingham on a permanent, full-time basis.The Benefits- Salary of £30,000 per annum- Civil service pension, with employer contributions of 27.1%- Flexible working- Hybrid working- 26 days holiday, raising to 29 days after 2 years service, plus option to buy up to five days extra annual leaveJoining us means joining a dynamic, high-profile sector and being at the cutting edge of regulation, where the work you do has a real impact on peoples lives.It also means joining an organisation that is inclusive, that respects work-life balance and is completely dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential. Whether thats through flexible working, really understanding how you work best or exposing youto real opportunities to challenge yourself, if youre passionate about making your mark on the industry and on society, then we will help you do that.The RoleAs a Corporate Communications Officer, you will help to deliver a range of communications projects and support engagement with stakeholders.This will include drafting briefing material and speeches for senior staff as well as leading on stakeholder relationships and individual communications projects.You will also play a key role in developing and updating our website with news, documents and information, ensuring it meets accessibility requirements and presents information in an engaging format.About YouTo be considered as a Corporate Communications Officer, you will need:- Experience of supporting the delivery of major communications projects, including drawing up communications plans and preparing material to share with stakeholders- Experience of researching and drafting communications assets- Experience of mapping and maintaining records on stakeholders- Strong administrative skills- Excellent written and oral communications skills- Excellent IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quicklyExperience of working within a regulatory environment or public sector organisation would be beneficial to your application, as would experience of email marketing systems, such as Mailchimp.Experience of using creative packages such as the Adobe suite would be equally advantageous, as would experience of media relations, such as writing press releases, media monitoring and writing media Q&As.The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd June, with interviews expected to take place in early July. Interviews for this role can be held either remotely on Microsoft Teams, or in person in Birmingham.This role is based in Birmingham, but we welcome applications from other locations, so long as you are willing to travel to Birmingham for business or training needs.We are operating a hybrid working pattern with some working from home and some office working (please feel free to discuss what will work for you at interview) and you can be based in our Birmingham office.We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.As the regulator of the National Lottery, there are some roles within the Commission that are prohibited from playing the National Lottery. This does not affect your family playing. We will let you know at interview if the role you have applied for is on theProhibited List.Other organisations may call this role Communications Officer, Communications Executive, Marketing Executive, Marketing Communications Executive, Marcomms Executive, or Corporate Marketing Officer.So, if youre ready to progress your career as a Corporate Communications Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.