Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca3-0776-7225-b4c0-c15af4327994/senior-communications-officer-22922 closed GB open procedure # Senior Communications Officer (22/9/22) [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £7,130 to £8,134 Published 22 Sept 2022 Deadline Closed 29 Sept 2022 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender ### Job Title: Senior Communications Officer Rate of Pay: £16.06 per hour or let us know what rate your candidate is looking for ### Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE ### Start Date: ASAP ### Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for an experienced communications professional to provide much needed support to an excellent but stretched corporate team to build on recent positive coverage of Sandwell throughout the Commonwealth Games. We need someone who can come in and bolster the team from the outset by picking up day-to-day media, social media and PR work as directed by senior team members. The position is temporary, and the hours of work will be 37 per week. We are a small team delivering council corporate communications, PR & media, social media, marketing, digital & design, internal communications and stakeholder engagement. The role requires the ability to be able to write to an excellent standard across multiple platforms, including social media and content management systems. Local government comms experience would be advantage. You will be fully supported by a highly experienced and close-knit team, who will be delighted to welcome you! Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. No DBS is required for this role. ### This role falls inside of IR35 Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to [templink\_1@sandwell.gov.uk](mailto:templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk) along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc) to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Thursday 29 September 2022 2022 at 10.00am Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc) to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Supply services of personnel including temporary staff Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cd517ba8-d256-4344-90b8-25de64c81ff1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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