Joining our Communications Team, you'll co-ordinate our PR programme. We'll look to you to maintain the profile of the South Downs, illustrating its value as a nationally protected landscape and helping manage the reputation of the South Downs Joint Committee during the transition period to a National Park Authority. You'll also be responsible for researching and drafting press releases, supporting the management and production of SDJC publications and providing marketing advice for events in liaison with the NPA Establishment Team.

With a broad knowledge of PR and marketing techniques, you'll have creative writing, ICT and communications skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team.

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time
Fixed term for: 6 months

East Sussex County Council are acting as the employer for the majority of the South Downs Joint Committee staff.
The South Downs Joint Committee is a result of a merger between the Sussex Downs Conservation Board and East Hampshire AONB Joint Advisory Committee.

It establishes one clear voice on issues across the South Downs.

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 29 March 2010

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time.

Work Permits:

we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, however, this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.

Equal opportunities:

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

To show your interest in this vacancy please download our application pack via the link below.