Recruitment and Publicity Officer (Family Placement Team)

West Berkshire Council

  • Newbury, Berkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
West Berkshire Council are seeking to recruit a Recruitment and Publicity Officer based within the Fostering Service.This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a Local Authority fostering team and to lead on the recruitment of new foster families for children in care.The successful candidate will plan and coordinate exciting and engaging marketing, promotional and recruitment campaigns alongside other activities that result in the successful recruitment of foster carers.Educated to degree level or equivalent, and preferably with experience of marketing or recruitment in a fostering service, you will be responsible for the production and review of the Annual Fostering Recruitment Strategy; reporting activity and analysis of results to leaders in the council. You will lead on all publicity for the service using social media and fostering good relationships with local businesses and service providers.You will represent the council in the South East Fostering Hub, a new partnership across SE councils to promote and recruit foster carers, including participating in a rota for the region, answering enquiries and engaging with potential carers.West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
  • Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
  • Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
  • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
  • Generous Local Government pension scheme
  • Family friendly policies
  • A range of local discounts
  • Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
  • You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.This role is fixed term until September 30th 2025 – Funding limited projectFor an informal discussion about this role, please contact Karl Davis on 07867 201809 or email: Karl.Davis@westberks.gov.uk

West Berkshire Council