Marketing Officer - GBS Application Deadline: 30 October 2025 Department: Communications and Marketing Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Sheffield Head Office Reporting To: Stuart Owen Compensation: £41,511 - £44,711 / year Description

Hours: 37 hours Contract: Permanent Salary: Grade 9 £41,511 - £44,711 (Pay award pending) Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for making a difference? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Communications team at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) supporting the delivery of our employability and business‑facing programmes. We’re looking for a dynamic and driven individual to help shape and deliver our marketing and communications strategy—promoting South Yorkshire as one of the best places in the country to live, work, study, and visit. As Marketing Officer you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering impactful campaigns, managing digital content, organising events and producing high‑quality marketing materials that showcase the work we do across the region and nationally. From social media to stakeholder engagement, you’ll help us tell our story in a way that resonates with our communities and partners. Candidates will ideally have experience of working in a public sector role, delivering engaging marketing activity to successfully promote key employability programmes and business‑facing intervention schemes. Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter which demonstrates how you meet the criteria for the role (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal. Key responsibilities include:

Support the development and delivery of SYMCA’s marketing and communication strategies. Design and deliver engaging digital content across our website and social media platforms. Create and coordinate marketing materials and campaigns that align with our brands and strategic goals. Manage marketing data and customer information to support targeted communications. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders. Identify and implement new and innovative marketing approaches to enhance our reach and impact. Monitor trends, evaluate campaign performance, and contribute to continuous improvement. Support event planning and delivery as part of wider campaign activity.

About you We’re looking for someone with a strong, proven foundation in marketing and communications, who is confident working in a fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environment. You’ll be creative, collaborative, and results‑focused, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Recognised qualification in marketing, communications, or a related subject (or equivalent experience). Strong knowledge of digital marketing tools, including website CMS, CRM management, email marketing, and social media. Experience producing and commissioning marketing materials and content. Proven ability to engage diverse audiences, including the public, political stakeholders, and businesses. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Experience working in a political or public sector environment. Understanding of brand positioning and campaign strategy. Experience managing events or public engagement activities.

Benefits All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well‑placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success. In addition to the above, some of the benefits include —

Continuous Employment – if you are currently employed by a Local Government employer, your length of service can be transferred upon starting. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro‑rata for part‑time colleagues. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – the ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave. Hybrid working – our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full‑time. Unless specified, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts. Flexible Hours Scheme – most roles work under a Flexi‑Scheme which allows office‑based employees flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Rewarding You – reduced everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle‑to‑Work schemes. Training on the job – support with upskilling skills through on‑the‑job training and qualifications. Professional Membership Fees – where membership to professional bodies is applicable, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees following approval by line management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief. All employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements from day one of employment; all requests will be considered subject to operational requirements. Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the role profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.

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