Communications Officer

Ovacome are looking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive Communications Officer to join this friendly and hard-working team as we make sure anyone with an ovarian cancer diagnosis receives the information and support they need.

Reporting to the Communications and Engagement Manager, the successful candidate will be a confident copywriter, with experience of writing for a variety of communication channels. You’ll be committed to making communications accessible and enthusiastic about reducing health inequalities for Ovacome’s key underserved populations. You’ll enjoy working across departments, collaborating with colleagues on communication campaigns.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

·        Creating high quality content for Ovacome’s communication channels, with a copywriting focus.

·        Collecting real-life stories from Ovacome’s members, helping to amplify the voices of the ovarian cancer community, ensuring that the stories we share represent the diverse experiences of those we support.

·        Securing media coverage for activity relating to fundraising and event promotion.

·        Being a champion for accessibility and inclusion across all communication channels.

What we’re looking for:

·        A great copywriter - you understand the power of words and can use them to great effect.

·        Warm and friendly - you can quickly build up rapport with colleagues and supporters to enable your work.

·        A multitasker - you can prioritise your workload and keep calm under pressure.

·        Someone who sees the bigger picture - you understand where your workload fits into the organisational strategy and are motivated by the change you can make.

·        A can-do attitude -you’re proactive and follow up quickly on actions.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

You can find further details on the role and how to apply in the attached job pack.