Digital and Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)

  • Part time
  • £32,892 pro-rata
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 11th November 2024


  • Advertised from 29th October 2024
  • 18 hours per week (to be worked over a minimum of three days). £17.51 per hour. Fixed-term to cover maternity leave. The proposed start date is 6 January 2025 for an initial period of 9 months.

Role

The Digital and Communications Officer role is a pivotal position within VOCAL’s Communications Team. Reporting directly to the Head of Digital and Communications, this is a fast-paced and varied role requiring excellent communication and collaboration with other team members.

The Communications Team aims to develop and expand VOCAL’s reach to increase carer awareness and identification, promote carer engagement and VOCAL’s services, and to build cross sector partnerships and synergies. The role is multi-dimensional and is responsible for supporting different areas of the communications mix, including: social media, web, design, marketing materials, and email marketing.

As part of their role, the postholder will: support the implementation of VOCAL’s communications strategy; work with teams across VOCAL, and with external partners, to develop content which provides information and advice to carers and key stakeholders; develop VOCAL’s digital presence, monitoring social media platforms, conducting website updates and issuing email marketing communications; and provide administrative support for communications activities.

The successful candidate will evidence: knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite packages (InDesign and Photoshop); knowledge of content management systems to update website content and images; and an understanding of data protection and how it applies to communications activity.

They will also demonstrate: confidence and ability to work on own initiative, as well as take direction; excellent verbal and written communications skills; excellent IT skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and manage a busy workload with competing priorities; good teamwork and a collaborative approach, with the ability to form effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Application notes

Download the person specification / job description. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to jobs@vocal.org.uk or by post to HR, VOCAL, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB

We welcome applications from under-represented minority groups.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss this post, please contact Lora Vernon, Head of Digital and Communications, at lvernon@vocal.org.uk.

Closing date: noon, Monday 11 November 2024

Interviews: 26/ 27 November 2024


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