Town Hall Quarter Communications and Engagement Officer (1 Year FTC)
Watford, Hertfordshire

Are you looking for your next exciting communications and engagement challenge?

Watford is an ambitious council that thinks big and lives up to its motto of being bold. We have a lot to be proud of and a great story to tell. This is where you come in.

About Watford Borough Council

Watford is an urban borough in South West Hertfordshire; the borough has excellent transport links with mainline rail connections to London. Watford is the centre of a sub-region serving around 500,000 people living within a 20 minute travelling time catchment. As part of the London commuter belt, Watford is strongly influenced by London which brings the benefits of a buoyant economy.

At a glance

- £1.4bn local investment happening – mix of public and private funding
- 5 major development and regeneration projects happening
- 3,500 registered businesses
- Higher than average working age population
- Skilled workforce
- Affordable local housing market
- Home to many major international head offices

The Role:

We are now seeking a talented, creative and engaging Town Hall Quarter Communications and Engagement Officer, to focus on driving success and making a real difference as part of our Town Hall Quarter programme.

The Town Hall Quarter is an ambitious, far-reaching programme for the council, combining a number of interlinked projects to transform the area around the Grade II listed Town Hall building, securing its long-term future and that of the historic Watford Colosseum.

The programme will open up the area for an attractive new neighbourhood with homes, business space and places for all the community to spend time and enjoy.

This role is a 1 year fixed-term contract with a possible extension for a further year.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking an individual who is confident in delivering strategic and tactical communications and engagement campaigns. You will be comfortable working on your own initiative and possess the drive to build successful working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior managers, partners, residents, councillors and our directly elected Mayor.

You will be an enthusiastic and proactive person with a passion for clear, effective communications – both internal and external. You will need to be forward-thinking with a track record for being well prepared and for effective communications and engagement planning, with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion to bring others with you.

We offer you the chance to work for a local authority that has an outstanding reputation as an exciting place to work, with transformational plans in place for both the borough and the council and where you will have a great opportunity to really make your mark.

What we offer:

- Salary of £38,788 - £42,779 pro rata
- 28 days’ holiday rising with service, in addition to Bank Holidays
- Local government pension scheme
- Fantastic discounts including reduced gym membership and retail savings across various well-known brands
- Flexible working options
- Staff and their families have access to free, confidential advice and counselling staff 24/7
- We’ll offer you an interest free loan, so you can buy a season ticket for the bus, train or tube, or if you want to buy a bike

We offer you the chance to work for a local authority that has an outstanding reputation as an exciting place to work, with transformational plans in place for both the borough and the council and where you will have a great opportunity to really make your mark.

Closing Date: 14th March 2021

For an informal discussion on the role contact Kathryn Robson, Head of Corporate Strategy and Communications.

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