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Social Media Assistant

Job Reference REF/TP/10175/12632

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Full Time
Contract Duration:
For 12 months
Salary:
£26,393 - £27,713 per annum
Working Hours:
37 hours per week
Location:
Maidstone
Closing Date:
27/04/2025
Job Category:
Marketing, Communications and PR
Organisation:
Kent County Council

Advert

Are you a creative and motivated individual looking to make an impact with social media?

Innovation and Business Intelligence (IBI) is a dynamic group responsible for service development, improvement, innovation, and support across the Growth & Communities division. Our core functions include data and intelligence management, systems oversight, digital innovation, and communications. Additionally, we operate a centralised business support function.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our small communications team on a one-year fixed-term contract. You will work closely with the Innovation and Business Intelligence (IBI) Communications Manager to drive our social media strategy, grow our channels, increase engagement, and publish timely and effective content 

What You'll Do:

  • Develop and deliver social media content.
  • Write engaging copy. 
  • Create graphics, shoot and edit smartphone videos.
  • Ensure timely and effective content publication.

What We Need:

  • At least one year of hands-on experience in social media content creation.
  • A creative nature and keen eye for detail.

Why Join Us:

  • Enjoy a hybrid home/office working arrangement.
  • Travel across Kent to capture content and attend team meetings.

This customer-facing role requires proficiency in spoken English as per the standards set out in the Job Description/Person Specification, in compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Contact Details

For further information please contact:

Kae Skinner, 

Phone 03000 414761, 

Email: kae.skinner@kent.gov.uk  

About The Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

KCC is transitioning to a new pay structure from 1st April 2025.  More details can be found here - Pay - Jobs & Careers - Kent County Council 

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 

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