Communications Officer - Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom - Hafal

Hafal
Hafal
Verified Company
Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Working as part of the Public Affairs & Communications Team, the aim of this role is to ensure the
effective communication of Adferiad Recovery's work to promote our services, engage our
stakeholders, generate support, and help influence the on-going development and improved
delivery of mental health, substance misuse, caring and related policy in Wales. The post-holder will
work to deliver a high-quality communication service, both proactively and reactively, across
Adferiad Recovery and its subsidiaries, covering areas relating to public affairs, integrated
communications, engagement and stakeholder relations.


Main duties & responsibilities:


  • Design, create and update branded materials, e.g., leaflets, flyers, booklets, guides, impact
reports, both digitally and for print.

  • Write, edit and format content for Adferiad Recovery's websites and ensure that
information, news, events, etc. are regularly updated and promoted.

  • Maintain and improve Adferiad Recovery's presence across a variety of social media
platforms - including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn - and identify new
opportunities.

  • Maintain a database and membership of a range of local Facebook groups to promote
events, advertise employment opportunities, and engage in community activities.

  • Write, edit and format content for various other external communications, such as
newsletters and journals.

  • Engage with our Services to support our member led mission to drive membership through
our existing clients.

  • Contribute to the development and delivery of national campaigns.
  • Regular monitoring of current affairs and government policy/consultation updates which
may need to be acted on/responded to.

  • Engage with Adferiad Recovery members and other voluntary sector organisations through
social media, e-newsletters and focus groups.

  • Monitor and evaluate our digital activity using various analytics packages.
  • Contribute to the implementation of our Pubic Affairs and Communications and strategy.
  • Ensure brand consistency across the organisation and across all media platforms,
encouraging staff, volunteers and clients to become Adferiad Recovery brand
ambassadors.

  • Attend a variety of events, both internal and external, to represent Adferiad Recovery as
and when required.

**General: - Any other reasonable tasks commensurate with this post as directed by the Line Manager.

  • Attend internal and external meetings as required.
  • To work flexibly in relation to both time and location as the job demands.
  • To act as an ambassador for the organisation and at all times seek ways to actively
promote and market the services provided across Wales.


Professional:


  • To participate in Adferiad's continuous learning, development and appraisal process.
  • To maintain professional accreditation as appropriate to role.
  • To attend training provided, organised or arranged by Adferiad.
  • To operate within and observe Adferiad policies and procedures as amended and updated.

This Job Description provides a framework in which duties may be carried out, however it may be

necessary to make alterations and adjustments from time to time to meet the needs of

the service.
**Person specification - Communications Officer

Essential Desirable

Method of
**Assessment


Knowledge:


  • Relevant qualifications
or able to evidence
equivalent experience.

  • Awareness of
confidentiality issues.

  • Qualified to degree level
  • Awareness of
mental

health, substance misuse
and co-occurring and
complex needs.

  • Awareness of
policy

relating to mental
health, substance misuse
and co-occurring and
complex needs.
Application
/ Interview

  • Experience of media
relations.

  • Experience of working in
the charitable sector
Application
/ Interview

  • Experience and
understanding of social
media.

  • Experience of website
development and
maintenance.


Experience:


  • Demonstratable design
experience.

  • Experience of developing
and implementing
communications/public
affairs strategies.

  • Experience of
Wordpress.

  • Good understanding of
Adobe Creative Suite,
including InDesign,
Illustrator, Photoshop
and Premiere Pro.
Application/
Interview /
Exercise


Skills:


  • Ability to write
engaging, accurate and
informative press
releases.

  • Excellent
communication skills,
both written and verbal.

  • Excellent
organisation

and planning skills.

  • Ability to prioritise
workloads and work
under pressure.

  • Ability to build
relationships and liaise
with people at all levels.

  • Ability to work on own
initiative.


Personal

qualities:


  • A flexible, positive and
professional approach.

  • A commonsense
approach to problem
solving.

  • A high level of
commitment and
enthusiasm.

  • Ability to work across
multiple departments
and projects
simultaneously.


Other

relevant

qualities:


  • Must be able to demonstrate
behaviours consistent with the
values of the charity.

  • Full driving license and access
to own vehicle.

  • Abil
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