Campaigns and Communications Officer

The Rainbow Project

From 22221 To 22221
35.00

The Rainbow Project would like to recruit a campaign and communications officer to be based at its Belfast Office. This is a fixed term post for 6 months.

Job Title:                         Campaigns and Communications Officer
Line Manager:                Policy and Advocacy Manager
Salary:                             £22,221 PA
Location:                         TRP’s Belfast Officer
Hours:                             35 Hours Per Week
Contract:                         6 months Full Time Post
                                         (Probation Period 1 Months)
Holidays:                        25 Days p/a Plus Statutory Holidays pro rata

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will:

  • support the delivery of an election registration drive 
  • review and develop The Rainbow Projects Policy Priorities for 2016-2020
  • develop, manage and maintain The Rainbow Projects website 
  • provide information to LGBT people on issues pertinent to them. 

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Three GCSEs at grade C or above to include English;
  • Experience of social media and communications;
  • Competency in the use of word press and Microsoft office products;
  • Experience of working on own initiative with limited on-going supervision.

Essential Competencies

  • Good written and verbal communication skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Commitment to equality and social inclusion;
  • Commitment to confidentiality and impartiality.

Desirable Experience and Competencies

  • Understanding of issues affecting members of the LGBT community including but not limited to homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism;
  • Experience of working in the LGBT Sector as a volunteer or paid member of staff;
  • Experience of working in a policy or communications role 

General

The Rainbow Project requires all posts within the organisation to carry a degree of flexibility in their execution of duties in order to assist the development of the organisation. The above job description should not be viewed as an exhaustive list as other tasks may need to be undertaken as directed by the line manager.

To apply for this post please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected] before 12.00 noon on Monday 18th January 2016. 

 

Closing Date

Monday / 18 January 2016
12:00pm

Contact Details

John O'Doherty

The Rainbow Project
9-13 Waring Street
Belfast
BT1 2DX
United Kingdom