Comms Officer

Job Title: Communications Officer

Reporting to: Head of Brand, Marketing and Communications

Salary: £28,000 pro-rata

Contract:Permanent, 4 days per week, 30 hours

Location:London

Annual Leave: 25 days paid holiday each year (pro-rata)

Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001.  We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme.

We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.

We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious and values-driven Communications Officer to provide communications and external affairs support to further raise the profile of Power2.

You will support the Head of Brand, Marketing and Communications to make the best use of digital platforms and systems to reach external audiences and you will produce high quality materials that convey our messaging to external audiences, in simple and attractive formats that align with our refreshed brand.

 Your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting the management of the Power2 website, newsletters, content and assets, and oversight of our social media activity. You will also support fundraising, youth voice and other events that demonstrate our impact.

You’ll be passionate about helping young people to reach their full potential and about your own learning and development. You’ll also be keen to make your mark on a growing charity with an important mission.

We operate hybrid working, and this role will be based at our London office, with two days working in the office per week.

Please apply online using the application form. In the personal statement section please describe how your skills and experience match the role description you are applying for. If you think you have what it takes to fulfil this role but aren’t sure you meet every point on the person specification, we encourage you to still apply. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered. 

Applications should be submitted by 5pm on Monday 5th February.

The successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.

Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

 Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted.