Marketing Communications & PR Officer - Newtownabbey

Marketing Communications & PR Officer - Newtownabbey (CB777891) Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP39749 - GBP39750 per annum + Additional Benefits

VANRATH is delighted to be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large organisation with the recruitment of a Marketing Communications and PR Officer to join their team based in Newtownabbey.

What’s in it for you?

• £20.66 per hour
• Opportunity to lead and deliver high-profile marketing campaigns
• Varied role spanning PR, media relations, digital communications and events
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and public-facing initiatives

About your next employer

You’ll be joining a large public sector organisation with a strong commitment to community engagement, service excellence and innovation. The Marketing, Communications and PR team plays a key role in promoting services, managing reputation and delivering strategic communications that support organisational objectives.

About you

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Studies or a related discipline (or 3+ years’ relevant experience)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience across marketing and communications activities
• At least 1 year’s experience in public relations
• Experience developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns
• Strong copywriting, content creation and media relations skills
• Excellent project management and organisational ability
• Creative thinker with a proactive and solution‑focused approach
• Full driving licence (or access to suitable transport)
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required

What you’ll do

• Develop and deliver marketing, media and communications campaigns across multiple channels
• Create engaging content including press releases, website updates, social media content and promotional materials
• Manage relationships with media outlets and respond to press enquiries
• Monitor media coverage and prepare evaluation reports
• Support website content management and digital communications activity
• Coordinate photography, video and creative assets for campaigns
• Prepare speeches, briefing materials and communications content for senior stakeholders
• Support civic events, awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives
• Evaluate campaign performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement