Media And Communications Lead Ni

Media and Communications Lead NI (18851)

We're looking for a dedicated communications professional to join our busy Media and Communications team to make sure the voices of our children, young people and families are heard.

We're looking for a highly motivated individual who is creative, strategic and results driven.

You'll have great news sense and will be as comfortable working with social media as you are developing compelling stories for hard-hitting newspaper articles and broadcast channels.

You will work collaboratively within the Media and Communications team across Barnardo's to promote our work in Northern Ireland and across the English regions. You will also be a key player linking our policy campaigns, children's services, fundraising, retail and corporate activity alongside external stakeholders.

The successful candidate must be able to deliver high quality proactive and reactive communications to promote and protect the profile and reputation of Barnardo's.

A key part of the role is to actively gather case studies to bring to life the work of Barnardo's. Strong relationships need to be formed with Barnardo's Children's Services to ensure a regular flow of new case studies.

Experience of working in a high profile, fast-paced press office or public relations function is essential, as well as the ability to use social media channels to contribute to social content across a variety of platforms. Knowledge, experience and understanding of issues affecting Northern Ireland is essential, relationships with local journalists and press outlets highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to handle sensitive, confidential issues and work out-of-hours on a duty rota.

We are looking for someone to work Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings as part of a job share with another member of staff.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Location: Workplace offer: Hybrid working, Barnardo's hub/office or home address

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 18.125

Salary: £32,168 - £43,436 (FTE) (£16,084 - £21,718 pro rata) plus £312 per annum Office at Home Allowance

Closing Date: 19 July 2024

Interview Date: w/c 29th July (exact date tbc)

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