Communications Officer BLUC43158
- Recruiter
- Blue Octopus
- Location
- Cheadle, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £24,562 per annum
- Posted
- 30 Nov 2016
- Closes
- 16 Dec 2016
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a charity that values and supports people with disabilities, complex needs and autism and their families. Their services include a range of care, community and special education services for people with behavioural challenges, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, complex health needs and autism.
Their mission is to offer an equal chance in life. They believe everyone has the ability and the right to experience joy, happiness and hope, and they do everything in their power to make that happen.
They values are:
- We are positive
We take pride in celebrating the difference we make - We are Professional
We act in a fair and respectful way that recognises our collective expertise - We are Passionate
We encourage creative ideas and inspire one another - We are supportive
We are considerate and caring towards one another.
They are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic Communications Officer to join their friendly team.
Working in a small, but dynamic communications team, the Communications Officer will draft, edit, proofread and coordinate communications targeted at their supporters, the general public, policy makers and their internal staff.
They will also develop and contribute to the Trust’s presence at external events and be digitally savvy working on their social media channels, digital advertising, maintaining Google Adwords and enews. The post would ideally suit someone with a mix of communication skills from charity communications background, with a proven track record.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for communications, political lobbying, strong digital skills and experience of working across a range of channels. Good organisation skills, a flexible approach, a good eye-for-detail and strong written communication skills are also essential.
Closing date: Friday 16 December
Interview date: Monday 9 January
This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.