Communications Officer

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Location:  Blended home (60%) and office-based working (40%), based at Head Office, Pinewood House, 46 Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5NW.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Starting Salary: £30,684

Duration: Permanent

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 11th September 2024

All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others, the purpose of this role is to:

To support our strategic aim of becoming Bolder and Braver in how we communicate with the public and influence policy and decision makers we are seeking to recruit a passionate and motivated Communications Officer who cares about mental health and making a difference and who will help project our key messages across a range of internal and external platforms.

Reporting to the Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of our exciting new Public Affairs Strategy 2024-2027 (which includes our Policy, Public Affairs, Communications and Membership Strategies).

You will oversee MindWise’s internal and external presence across all platforms, including our website, social media, media and more, ensuring brand consistency and effective project management and story-telling techniques are used for maximum impact.

What we ask for from you:

• 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above, including English (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 2 years’ recent experience within the last 5 years working in a Communications/Public Affairs/Marketing role.
• Experience and knowledge of project management including managing third party suppliers.
• Experience of media management and a proven track record of building relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of digital marketing including developing, maintaining and growing social media channels, website and email marketing.
• Proven experience of planning and executing integrated campaigns over a variety of platforms to a diverse range of audiences.
• Knowledge of SEO analytics
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWise’s core values of Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency.
• Hold a current driving licence and access to a car (or have access to public transport) is essential as this role may require the staff member to travel regionally.

What you get in return:

• A competitive salary
• A minimum employer pension contribution of 6%
• Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE)
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Medical cash plan
• Death in service benefit
• Access to family friendly policies and flexible working options
• Business mileage paid at HMRC max
• Commitment to learning and development
• Able to volunteer 1 day per year with MindWise Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
• Able to join Staff Working Groups and have your voice heard! e.g. People working group; Health & Wellbeing; Leadership and Management; Human Rights; Trauma Informed group etc
• Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award holders, reflecting excellent working practices

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI check.

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer

PLEASE NOTE:

CV's are not accepted. Online Application.

Link to apply:

https://mindwise.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3599509?cid=3264