Communications Officer

Communications Officer who has excellent written communication skills with the ability to write engaging copy tailored for different audiences is required for a well-established charity based in Eynsham, Oxfordshire.
SALARY: up to £40,000 per annum + Benefits
BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), Healthcare and Pension
LOCATION: Eynsham, Oxfordshire (100% Office Based)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
APPLICATION PROCESS: You will need to complete an application form as soon as possible, which we will email over once weve reviewed your CV. Please keep an eye out for our email .
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Communications Officer who has excellent written communication skills with the ability to write engaging copy tailored for different audiences.
Working as a Communications Officer you will be working alongside the existing Communications Officer, to provide comprehensive communications and marketing support, encompassing internal and external liaison, and other support as required.
As a Communications Officer you will need to be a competent copywriter with an eye for detail and great proofreading skills. Previous experience using email marketing software such as Mailchimp or similar and experience working with the Press / Media outlets would be highly desirable.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Communications Officer will include:
Contribute to copy writing, story selection and editing articles and images for the magazine, ensuring any content is provided by the appropriate deadline
Check with the relevant departments to ensure that there are neither factual inaccuracies nor sensitive issues in articles and content prior to publication
Contribute to writing, editing, production of bi-monthly appeal letter
Proofread copy intended for all channels including Herald magazine, bi-monthly appeal letters, newsletters or online content
Monitor and administrating office stock
Management and updating the websites and social media channels
Respond to requests for information and resources, by email and mail
Correspond (by phone, letter and email) with staff, supporters, members of the general public and other organisations
Prepare communications output for special projects e.g. as promotional literature, tracts, and reporting of summer outreach, and other ad hoc projects
Monitor of annual communications work schedule/job requests and advising relevant parties of upcoming deadlines
Catalogue stories, images and contact pseudonyms
Liaise with third party suppliers to obtain quotes for print and other work
Help to keep the main database up to date
Regular reporting on communications output
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write clearly, persuasively, accurately, fluently and engage with different audiences. Good practical understanding of grammar
Excellent administration and organisation skills
Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications, particularly MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
Experience of Adobe InDesign & Photoshop
Experience of updating websites and social media platforms
Good organisational skills and eye for detail/design
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to prioritise and take initiative
Ability to learn quickly and a willingness to develop appropriate new skills
Desirable
Educated to degree level in Communications / Marketing / Journalism or similar
Previous experience in a similar communications / marketing role
Experience using email marketing software, particularly Mailchimp
Experience of video production/editing and photography skills
Experience of media/press, particularly Christian media outlets
Experience of working in the charity sector
Understanding/experience of GDPR and data protection issues
Understanding of and passion for Jewish evangelism
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P12241
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