Policy & Communications Officer

Your new company
A Public Sector organisation based in Belfast City Centre are recruiting a Policy & Communications Officer for an initial period of 12 months.

Your new role

• Development of a communications plan, including profile-raising activities through consistent, quality content of social media channels and website management.
• Develop and deliver targeted communication materials, including a range of publication materials, such as newsletters, leaflets, flyers, etc, press releases, social media content and organise online and face to face meetings and events as required.
• Monitor and analyse media coverage and develop appropriate responses to negative coverage.
• Establish and maintain an appropriate social media presence, monitor social media and website activity daily. Responsible for updating the organisation’s website and social media.
• Lead on event management of corporate events.
• Work with the Research Officer to identify key findings and bring forward appropriate draft briefing.
• Work with the Research Officer to conduct research.
• Identify key findings and bring forward appropriate draft briefing on areas relating to the
• Line management as necessary.
• Collate, analyse and prepare draft correspondence, information, briefings, speeches and reports as required.
• Provide communication and policy support across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant undergraduate degree
• A minimum of at least three years’ experience working in a policy and communications post
• At least two years’ experience of line management.
• Proven experience of developing and delivering targeted communication materials, including press releases, social media content, leaflets, newsletters and so on.
• Proven experience of communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, including through developing and disseminating communication materials for different stakeholder audiences, including reports, presentations and online content.
• Excellent IT skills, including in MS Office, information management tools and software, presenting data and information in a variety of formats.
• Proven experience of undertaking information/policy/research analysis and managing, collating and presenting information effectively and in accordance with relevant Data Protection Legislation

What you'll get in return

• £16.80 per hour equivalent to £32,328
• Immediate start
• 12 months with possible extension
• Hybrid working- 2 days office/3 days working from home
• Belfast City Centre office location

What you need to do now

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