Communications Support Officer - London, United Kingdom - The Scouts Association

The Scouts Association

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a
Communications Support Officer to join our amazing team. This role is based in Chingford,
Gilwell Park with
hybrid working.

Contract Type:
Full time (35 hours per week)

Term:
Permanent

Salary:
£27,396 per annum, Band D, Level 3, inclusive of Outer London Weighting

We're Scouts and everyone's welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds.

Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world.

We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Communications Support Officer role:

As a
Communications Support Officer,you'll be at the centre of maintaining an up to date and clear planner for all communications channels at Scouts, in collaboration with the Communications Managers.

Key responsibilities as our Communications Support Officer:

Facilitating the efficient use of online meetings and webinars
Supporting colleagues on the best technical solutions for their communications needs
Working closely with the digital team to provide timely updates to the Scouts website to make sure members have access to new information as soon as it is ready
Working with social media team to understand trends of membership queries, likes and dislikes in order to influence communications agenda
Updating the website with opportunities, events, webinar recordings and blogs

What we are looking for in our Communications Support Officer:

Experience in drafting copy
Experience in using the CMS of websites
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines with good attention to detail
Ability to work with a content management system (for example, Umbraco) and Google Analytics to review and refine content

What we can offer you as our Communications Support Officer:

Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
Be proud to say you're part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
25 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 28 days after two years, then increasing again to 32 days after five years (and we don't insist you go camping)
Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
Three extra days over Christmas (that's our gift to you)

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer

Up to four personal days paid leave a year
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Flexible working hours
Study and volunteer leave
Free onsite parking

Closing date:

11:59pm Sunday 19 February 2023
Interviews will be held week commencing
Monday 27 February 2023
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team Click
'Apply' now

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

**Strictly no agencies.