18851 - Media and Communications Lead NI

We're looking for a highly motivated individual who is creative, strategic and results driven.   

You'll have great news sense and will be as comfortable working with social media as you are developing compelling stories for hard-hitting newspaper articles and broadcast channels.   

You will work collaboratively within the media and communications team across Barnardo's to promote our work in Northern Ireland and across the English regions. You will also be a key player linking our policy campaigns, children's services, fundraising, retail and corporate activity alongside external stakeholders.   

The successful candidate must be able to deliver high quality proactive and reactive communications to promote and protect the profile and reputation of Barnardo's.   

A key part of the role is to actively gather case studies to bring to life the work of Barnardo's. Strong relationships need to be formed with Barnardo's Children's Services to ensure a regular flow of new case studies.   

Experience of working in a high profile, fast-paced press office or public relations function is essential, as well as the ability to use social media channels to contribute to social content across a variety of platforms. Knowledge, experience and understanding of issues affecting Northern Ireland is essential, relationships with local journalists and press outlets highly desirable.   

The successful candidate will be required to handle sensitive, confidential issues and work out-of-hours on a duty rota.

We are looking for someone to work Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings as part of a job share with another member of staff.

• Location: Workplace offer: Hybrid working, Barnardo's hub/office or home address
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: 18.125
• Salary : £32,168 - £43,436 (FTE) (£16,084 - £21,718 pro rata) plus £312 per annum Office at Home Allowance FTE
• Closing Date: 19 July 2024
• Interview Date: w/c 29th July