Communications Officer - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Age UK Barnsley

Age UK Barnsley

Verified Company

Barnsley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Communications Officer

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Communications & Fundraising Manager

HOURS: 8 hrs weekly (flexible working encouraged)

SALARY:
Pro rata £ £23449

OTHER TERMS:3% Pension Contributions

33 days holiday (including Bank holidays) Pro Rata

You will be a first-rate communicator with a proven track record of delivering effective

communications across the 'mix' - including marketing, PR, digital and social media.

How to apply:

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the Communications & Fundraising Manager in helping the organisation to achieve its mission through communicating and engaging with the community:

Raising awareness of Age UK Barnsley's work in the local community and with local organisations.
Developing relationships with individual and corporate supporters
Encouraging community support through volunteering and fundraising opportunities

with the objectives of increasing local support and donations.

Producing high quality communications materials including digital/social media.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To develop and oversee implementation of our community fundraising and promotional strategy

Working with the senior staff team to identify communications and promotional opportunities and develop strategies in these areas.
Assist with the development and delivery of our communications strategy to deliver our press and media activity
To assist with the design, production and copywriting of all print material
Making effective use of shops, website and social media including maintaining website as necessary to promote the organisation and raise funds.
Be aware of and respond to national Age UK campaigns

To develop relationships with local organisations and employers

Developing and promoting opportunities to support our work
Encouraging and supporting local initiatives by individuals, employers and community organisations
Assist with the delivery of presentations/talks to local groups
Work with colleagues to develop a stakeholder database

To work closely with other staff and volunteers

Recruiting and managing communications volunteers
Supporting staff to promote their services to clients and volunteers
Work with retail managers to develop shop based communications opportunities and campaign materials

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To participate in training as appropriate, to attend staff training and meetings to upgrade personal knowledge and to pass information to staff for their support
To liaise with partner organisations to ensure good relationships
To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Communications & Fundraising Manager

RELATIONSHIPS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The post holder is accountable to, and managed by the Communications & Fundraising Manager
The post holder works closely with the Management team to champion communications and promotional work
The post holder is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
The post requires confidentiality in relation to service users, staff and volunteers

AGE UK BARNSLEY

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:
Communications Officer

Experience and Skills

Essential

Desirable
Experience of working in communications or marketing

X
Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative content

X
Involvement in/understanding of, the Barnsley Borough

X
Excellent communication skills

X
Good strategic planning skills

X
Experience of website management

X
Experience of working with volunteers

X
Strong and confident presentation skills

X
Current driving licence holder

X
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload

X
Excellent organisational skills

X
Computer literate

X
Ability to meet targets

X

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 8 per week

Salary:
£22,167.00-£23,449.00 per year

Benefits: