Senior Communications Officer

Senior Communications Officer

Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

£32,586.00 pa

Available from March 2017 for up to 12 months

New Year, New Opportunity

An exciting, temporary position has arisen for an experienced Senior Communications Officer role at Linc. We’re looking for a proactive, creative, organised all-rounder to be the go-to resource for brand, design and communications – someone who can manage the workload of the communications team; write, design and publicise interesting content for various platforms; work closely with the digital transformation team to evolve Linc’s online presence; and protect and promote the organisations brand.

If this sounds like the role for you and you would like to work for an innovative and socially responsible organisation, then please apply!

Linc is an expanding organisation that specialises in the affordable housing, social care and health sectors in Wales. We are looking for an experienced Senior Communications Officer with a passion for creativity to join our busy communications team for 12 months covering maternity.

Reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing the production of the many forms of information for service users, staff and stakeholders. You will continually seek new ideas to evolve and improve communications across Linc and effectively manage the team to:

·        Develop and deliver communications and marketing plans via wide-ranging communications channels;

·        Maintain the various online communication platforms;

·        Design and produce corporate publications by sourcing and writing content;

·        Design marketing collateral to communicate key messages to target audiences via     various media, exhibitions, conferences, events and advertising;

·        Organise corporate events and represent Linc at public events.

Our ideal candidate will be adept in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite, in particular InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. You will a team player who is professional, organised, flexible and enthusiastic. With excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to build effective working relationships with colleagues, management and other stakeholders.

If you think you’ve got what it takes and you’re looking for a fast paced role in a forward thinking organisation that values its staff, we want to hear from you!

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 16^th January 2017. Interviews will take place on Monday 30^th and Tuesday 31st January 2017.