Project Officer - Communication

Department: Communications
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th February 2023

Councils are amazing organisations, at the heart of our communities’ lives. We are looking for a motivated, inspiring communications professional to play a key role in progressing our five year change programme.

This is your chance to work with services across our award-winning council, as part of Scotland’s In-house Team of the Year 2022 (PRCA).

You will use your skills to facilitate new organisational working practices that will support the council and employees in meeting future challenges. 23 month contract.

Your role is to inform, engage and support council services in delivering a 5-year change programme; changing how we work to meet key challenges for the council and area, by delivering a proactive, effective communication and engagement service. You will do this by delivering a proactive, effective communication and engagement service that includes and supports employees from all services in developing and delivering change that works for employees and our communities. A Relevant degree or equivalent vocational qualification in related discipline is essential.

Applicants should note that:-

This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s director.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is Jane Jarvie by telephone 01546 604323 or email Jane.Jarvie@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy