Communications and Marketing Lead

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

Are you an experienced communications professional looking for your next leadership opportunity? Sefton Council is seeking a talented and creative Corporate Communications & Marketing Lead to help shape and deliver high-impact communications, campaigns and marketing activity across one of the Liverpool City Region's most ambitious local authorities.

In this exciting role, you'll lead a talented team responsible for media relations, digital communications, marketing campaigns, reputation management and audience engagement. Working closely with senior leaders and services across the Council, you'll provide expert advice, manage complex communications challenges and help tell the story of Sefton's communities, services and major investment projects.

We're looking for a confident communicator with strong strategic thinking, excellent leadership skills and experience delivering successful communications or marketing activity in a complex organisation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships and want to make a real difference for residents, we'd love to hear from you.

In return, you'll benefit from flexible and hybrid working, generous annual leave, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of a borough that's proud, ambitious and full of opportunity.

Closing Date - Wednesday 7th October

Provisional Interview Date - Week beginning Monday 19th October

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.