Meopham Parish Council is seeking a part-time Social Media & Communications Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring the Council's social media accounts and website, drafting appropriate content to be posted, and scheduling content to be uploaded.

This role also includes assisting the Clerk in managing the Council's public relations, drafting and designing a monthly e-newsletter in consultation with the Clerk, and advising the Council on communications and social media strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and monitor the Council's social media accounts and website, drafting appropriate content to be posted and scheduling content to be uploaded

• Assist the Clerk in managing the Council's public relations

• Draft and design a monthly e-newsletter, in consultation with the Clerk

• Advise the Council on communications and social media strategy

Qualifications and Experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of social media platforms and website management

• Ability to draft engaging content for social media and website

• Experience in public relations and communications

Contract Type: 12 month fixed-term contract, with opportunity to make permanant

Working hours are 3 hours per week, to be worked flexibly from home. The working times will be agreed with the Clerk. The salary for this role is £12.28 per hour (SCP 10).

If you are interested in this role and have the relevant knowledge and experience, please send your CV and a covering letter to the Clerk at Meopham Parish Council - clerk@meopham-pc.gov.uk.

Meopham Parish Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community

The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 20 March 2023