Communications and Events Co-ordinator

This is an exciting role for someone who is proactive, organised, has strong attention to detail, good writing skills, creative flair, and is interested in sharing IMPOWER’s impact in improving public services.

Key relationships: Communications Manager, Operations Team, Policy & Public Affairs Director

Indicative duties include:

• monitoring news websites and sector publications, tracking trends and spotting tactical opportunities
• contributing to the development and delivery of communications plans for IMPOWER publications and events
• uploading blogposts and other new content to website
• preparing and scheduling social media content (principally Twitter and LinkedIn)
• preparing IMPOWER’s external fortnightly newsletter, INSIGHT
• collating IMPOWER’s staff newsletter
• collating and monitoring metrics
• managing mailing and distribution lists
• project managing the development of new content such as reports and video case studies
• planning and organising logistics for external events, and assisting at events as required
• other tasks as needed

Main activities, tasks and responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or similar work experience in public relations, marketing, communications, media or other relevant field
• Relevant work experience desirable
• Working knowledge of (or aptitude for learning) relevant software including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), MailChimp, WordPress and Adobe CS
• Interest in public services, local government and healthcare
• Ability to work as a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written skills

Benefits:

28 days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, medical and dental insurance, gym subsidy, childcare voucher scheme, discounts at a variety of high street retailers, training and development opportunities, personal development budget, regular team socials and celebrations

Deadline for applications: Monday 26 November