Communications and Engagement Officer (major projects) Ref no: 982-1087

Portsmouth is a city that is going places, and some major council-led regeneration schemes are set to help to unlock the city's potential.

The biggest of these is the new coastal defences along Southsea seafront that will stretch for 4.5km from Long Curtain Moat to Eastney Barracks and provide protection to 4,114 homes and 704 businesses currently at risk of flooding.

We need a talented, creative communications professional to make sure our residents and stakeholders are well-informed and engaged.

Working with the major projects team and marketing and communications you will be responsible for ensuring key target audiences, from the residents and businesses who are directly affected by the projects, to local and national media, are well-informed about the projects, and the wider regeneration of Portsmouth.

The role's initial focus will be the Southsea coastal defence project but in future years will work on other regeneration schemes in the city as they arise. You will work as part of the marketing and communications team, which provides the council with a full marketing communications service, including managing media relations, marketing, graphic design, brand and corporate identity, internal communications, market research and digital channels.

For more information on this exciting role as well as details of how to apply, please click on the links below.

Closing time/date: 9:00am, on the 15 May 2017. Selection process will take place on the 22 May 2017. Applications received after this may not be considered.