Communications Assistant 1

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Communications Assistant
• Job Location:                     Gloucestershire Archives at the Gloucestershire Heritage Hub
• Salary:                              £25,584 - £26,835 per annum
• Hours per Week:                37.00
• Contract Type:                   Fixed Term 
• Duration:                          1 Year
• Closing Date:                    29/06/2025
• Job Requisition Number:    11588 
• This post is not open to job share

About the team and the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Assistant to join the Access and Engagement Team at Gloucestershire Archives, based at the Heritage Hub. We are looking for a dynamic, positive and committed individual who will play a key role in the day-to-day operations and the development and promotion of our events and learning and outreach programme.

About you

We will need you to:

Support the work of the Archive Service, by effectively communicating our engagement activities and events. Assist with feedback, evaluation and the promotion of success using infographics and visually effective methods.

Help us to participate in Council-wide campaigns and promotions using archive resources.

Maintain regular social media messages as directed by the Archive Access and Engagement Manager and Collections Team, making sure they are relevant, reactive and within agreed guidelines.

Support Gloucestershire Archives Management Team (GAMT) in seeking new ways of developing and delivering services which embrace new technologies. Work in partnerships with council colleagues, communities, partners, and volunteers to ensure effective communication.

Support the Service with the delivery of our website, maintaining relevant copy and images.

Send regular e-communications to our database of customers, volunteers and heritage partners and actively seek ways to increase our subscribers. Assist with the Heritage Hub and Heritage schools e-newsletters as required.

Contribute to the frontline service as required, welcoming all visitors to the Heritage Hub at Reception, giving information about available resources, registering new customers wishing to access the research room, overseeing the use of original documents, fetching items from the strongrooms and replacing them after use, in accordance with professionally recognised standards

Take payments from visitors buying items from the Archives and Gloucestershire Registration Service

Assist with the appraisal and listing of local studies material, under the direction of a member of the Collections Team

Follow all operational processes and procedures required in the delivery of activities and resources that make archives accessible to all

At Gloucestershire County Council, we are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the services we provide to the people of the county. We strive to support our local communities and all of those who live within them and the key to providing that service is the energy, skills and dedication of the people who works for us.

About us

25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service pro rata

An option to purchase up to 5 days of additional leave per year (dependant on business need)

Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision

Access to our Employee Assistance service that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees available 24 hours a day online and by telephone

An in-house Occupational Health service

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) Network and the Young Employees Network

How to apply

If you feel you have the skill, desire and experience required to make a positive difference; please submit an application by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview.

For further information, please contact Helen Bartlett at helen.bartlett@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Expected interview date: Thursday 10th July 2025.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Communications Assistant - Job Profile

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

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