Communications Officer - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Age UK Barnsley
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
- 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:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in BARNSLEY
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