Perth & Kinross Council
Communications and Engagement Officer
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How do you explain more than a dozen major projects happening across one city at the same time?
Perth is changing, and we're looking for someone to help tell the story.
Communications and Engagement Officer, Fixed Term
Fixed term until 31 July 2028, 21.6 hours per week.
Salary range: £28,560-£30,463 per year pro rata
Working alongside project teams you'll play a key role in keeping the people of Perth and Kinross feel engaged with and informed about plans for an upcoming series of major investments in leisure, housing, public realm, and essential roads and structures. Bringing together a series of projects under an overall vision for Perth which helps show how they contribute to a healthy, connected, thriving city of the future.
The role is hybrid, although as you'll be working on place-based projects it's likely that you'll be spending quite a bit of time on the ground in Perth visiting sites, organising community engagement events, telling the story of what is happening.
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We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in communications, engagement or public affairs, ideally in a complex or public sector environment
- Can translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible messages
- Is confident working across multiple projects and stakeholders
- Is comfortable with sensitive and sometimes contentious issues
- Has strong planning, organisational and relationship building skills
- Brings a calm, pragmatic and solutions focused approach
You’ll need to be equally comfortable:
- Drafting clear public facing content
- Advising senior colleagues and partners
- Supporting engagement activity on the ground
This role requires a degree or equivalent in public relations/communications. Please note equivalent can be alternative qualifications or professional learning plus work experience.
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Applications need to be made via https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/perth-and-kinross-council/jobs/communications-and-design-officer-2-high-street-perth-482030 submissions just via LinkedIn unfortunately can't be considered. But, if you want to discuss the role in advance of applying contact Lisa Potter, Service Manager - Strategic Communications and Engagement by emailing lpotter@pkc.gov.uk or phoning 01783 475733.
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