The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Digital Communications & Marketing Assistant to support our busy Corporate Communications team. This role plays a key part in helping deliver high‑quality digital content, events support and marketing activity that promotes the Council’s priorities and strengthens our reputation with residents.
You’ll work across a wide variety of communication channels and projects, supporting colleagues across the communications, marketing and events teams.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the role
In this role, you’ll support the smooth running of our communication and marketing activity, helping to ensure our content reaches the right people at the right time. You’ll be involved in both digital and administrative tasks that keep our work moving efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
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Maintaining databases and mailing lists and preparing mailouts.
- Assisting with distributing communications across social media, email newsletters and other channels.
- Supporting communication, marketing and events programmes — including attending events when required.
- Producing content such as photography, video and newsletters
- Carrying out general administrative tasks including mail handling, filing and photocopying.
- Processing invoices and supporting basic finance processes.
- Helping to gather and analyse campaign performance data
- Coordinating communication systems such as content calendars, project plans and photo libraries.
About you
You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, with the confidence to support a wide range of colleagues and external stakeholders. You’ll bring strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn and grow within a communications role.
We’re looking for:
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English and Maths GCSE/O‑Level/NVQ or equivalent.
- Strong ICT skills, particularly in Word and Excel.
- At least one year’s experience within communications, marketing or events.
- The ability to set up and maintain filing and distribution systems.
- An understanding of basic financial processes.
- The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Confidence to act as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, team‑focused approach, with the ability to work independently when needed.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact
[email protected]
Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 29th and/or Thursday 30th July 2026
Interview Process: To be confirmed
