Content Officer - Communications - EAL13120

All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.
Job Details To support creation and delivery of effective public and employee communications content which promotes council priorities and services.
To create engaging content for publication across a range of communications channels. This will include producing content such as video, photography, graphics and written material for social media and other channels.
To also support delivery of employee communications and engagement activity through the creation of similar content for our internal channels and audiences.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way
The 'East Lothian Way'- values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Educated to degree level or equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media or a related discipline, and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant employment.
Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

Vacancy Information Hourly rate of pay: £18.34 - £19.86
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start 1st December 2026.