Communications Officer - Op Nova

We have a brand-new opportunity at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association for a Communications Officer with experience of working in communications, public relations, or media.

This role will be working closely with our Campaigning and Policy team and our Care team. You will inform, inspire, and engage audiences, including the public, Government, local authorities, and health and social care professionals about the work of our Campaigning, Policy, and Public Affairs team and Care team through compelling and targeted communications on multiple platforms.
Developing collaborative relationships with colleagues across the Campaigning, Policy, Public Affairs and Care teams, you will ensure a reliable and steady information flow to inform communications plans and provide end-to-end communications support for projects and campaigns including Through the Roof, Act to Adapt, Adapt Now Welsh Homes for MND and Support MND Carers.
You will identify relevant spokespeople from the organisation and ensure they receive the necessary training, briefing and support to represent the Association's work through the media.
Developing and maintaining relationships with media outlets will also be a key focus of the role, allowing us to create and fulfil opportunities to share the work of the Association.
This is an exciting new opportunity to work closely with our Campaigning and Care teams, focusing on sharing more news and information to inspire further impact reporting, fundraising, awareness and information for people living with and affected by MND.
What are we looking for?
Experience of working in communications, public relations or media with the ability to write engaging and compelling copy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience of developing effective relationships and working collaboratively.
Key skills include organising and prioritising a workload under pressure, creative thinking, and the ability to influence at all levels.
Experience of communications in the care and / or campaigning space would be beneficial.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of working in communications, public relations, or media
• Excellent communication skills (including your experience of writing copy/content)
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please send your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.