Your new company

Your new role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the development of a communications plan, including profile-raising activities through consistent, quality content of social media channels and website management.

• Assist with the development and delivery of 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.

• Maintain an appropriate social media presence for the organisation, monitor social media and website activity daily. Responsible for updating the organisation’s website and social media.

• Be the first point of contact for victims and survivors contacting the office.

• Assist with conducting research into systemic or thematic matters relevant to historical institutional childhood abuse, including scoping current sources of historical data and identifying gaps and challenges.

• Identify key findings and bring forward appropriate draft briefing on areas relating to the organisations work to advise government and policy makers.

• Collate, analyse and prepare draft correspondence, information, briefings, speeches and reports as required in progressing key areas across policy, research.

• Promote awareness of the Office and create opportunities for victims and survivors to engage and develop appropriate contacts within stakeholder organisations to establish effective working relationships and communication channels.

• Provide communication and policy support across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of at least three years’ experience working in a policy and communications.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering targeted communication materials, including press releases, social media content, leaflets, newsletters and so on.
• Proven experience in 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

• Experience of working with an organisation providing information and advice to vulnerable clients or groups.

What you'll get in return

• Temporary position for 12 months with possible extension

• The salary is currently £27,897 (Due to be increased to £30,458)
• Hybrid working model, 3 days working from home
• Opportunity to extend beyond initial 12-month contract
• Based in Belfast City Centre
• Exposure to high-impact communications and policy work
• Supportive team environment and strong culture

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.