Communications Officer- Social Welfare Charity
- Employer
- TPP Recruitment
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £28000 - £280000 per annum
- Closing date
- 16 Dec 2018
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- Function
- PR & Communications
- Sector
- Social Care & Welfare
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Job Details
TPP is currently representing a specialist charity who provide telephone support/helpline and companion services to elderly people in the UK.
Our client have now moved into their an exciting phase of their development to significantly grow sustainable income from multiple sources and to grow their influence by being the "go to" charity on issues affecting loneliness and older people.
As a relatively new charity, our client recognises that communications are vital in helping raise their profile, albeit one with a considerable presence thanks to the profile of their founder.
This is an exciting, broad and varied role and you will work across the communications disciplines to ensure our client properly engages with supporters and raising their profile in the national and sectoral media.
You will build strong relationships with our client's fundraising, communications and operations teams, and will work closely with the Chief Executive .
Your duties and responsibilities will include :
Press
- Field inquiries from stakeholders including journalists, policy makers and volunteers
- Create press releases and statements as needed
- Manage a database of media contacts and case studies
Digital
- Develop, manage and update engaging content for website and social media
- Maintain social media accounts
- Plan and create multi-media communications materials
Communications
- Produce, edit and distribute a range of materials for external and internal audiences, dealing sensitively with those whose personal experiences are featured
- Provide communications support for campaigns and fundraising
- Help market and communicate events, such as fundraising challenges, conferences, and events for the public
- Review and update Silver Line materials regularly
- Maintain a system for press cuttings, including monitoring and reporting on them
- Work with dedicated volunteers to produce a bank of case studies
Brand
- Ensure consistent branding is used
- Help maintain and build reputation
Your experience will include :
- Experience working in a communications or marketing role.
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating integrated communications activities.
- Excellent written communications skills, with the proven ability to write engaging copy for a range of channels and audiences.
- Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of social media activity and experience of delivering this for an organisation
- Excellent verbal communication skills to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders and carry out presentations and briefings as required.
- Understanding of brand principles and the application of these in communications and marketing.
- Ability to work proactively using own initiative, prioritise work and meet deadlines, with well-developed time management skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate with a wide range of people at all levels internally and externally.
- Experience of evaluating communications activity.
Company
PRINCIPLED RECRUITMENT FOR WORK THAT MATTERS
TPP Recruitment is a specialist, highly respected and well-established UK-wide consultancy. Established as The Principle Partnership, our foundation of ethics and principles are still what make us TPP.
Our areas of expertise enable us to provide dedicated support to organisations across the following non-profit and public sector organisations:
Charitable | Educational | Health & Social Care | Professional Membership | Awarding Bodies | Cultural | Housing
Our team of committed consultants and support staff specialise in the following functional areas:
Education & Training | Finance, IT & Facilities | Fundraising & Development | Healthcare | Human Resources | Leadership & Governance | MarComms & Digital | Office & Specialist Support
TPP has connected organisations and candidates across the UK since 1996, from our head office in London.
We develop trusted, long-term relationships, supporting people with their careers and helping organisations achieve their purpose. A specialist recruitment partner for the non-profit and public sector, regarded as recruiters who do the right thing and exceed expectations. We also proudly provide a wide range of free value-added services, that educate and inform.
Our aim is that when you use TPP, our principles shine through in the service you receive.
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- Website
- http://www.tpp.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 7198 6000
- Location
-
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London
England
EC3R 8HL
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