Marketing and Communications Officer

Are you a creative, problem solver with a passion for communications?

Are you looking for a fulfilling role in the mental health sector where you can use campaigns and storytelling to educate and inspire change?

Mind in Bradford are looking for a creative, Marketing and Communications Officer to join our growing organisation. A typical day might include filming and editing a video of someone telling their mental health story, writing a newsletter for one of our audiences or creating content on Canva to schedule on our social media channels. 

No two days are the same at Mind in Bradford, under the leadership of the Marketing and Communications Manager you’ll support the delivery of campaigns and communications that reach a number of audiences including:

• our workforce of staff and volunteers
• people who use our services
• corporate and community supporters
• key funders and stakeholders

If you are interested in developing a communications career path in third-sector or mental health then this would be a fantastic opportunity for you.

The role will appeal to those who have experience of:

• 1+ years in a Marketing or Communications role
• A passion for telling stories through blogs or videos
• Copywriting for different audiences and platforms
• Content creation for digital and print content
• Email marketing and social media scheduling
• Website content management

Job details

Salary scale:                           Band 2, £22,118 to £26,542 dependent on experience

Contract:                                Full-time

Hours:                                     *37 hours per week

*Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Base:                          Office and hybrid working available. Office in Central Bradford, BD1 4QU (5-mins walk from Bradford Forster Square Train Station). Some requirement to travel for events in Bradford and Craven. 

Responsible to:                      Marketing and Communications Manager

Annual Leave:                         25 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension:                                  We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).  

Probationary Period:              6 months 

Closing Date:                         18th July, 10am

Interview Date:                      23rd – 24th July      

In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to recruitment.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Annual reviews
• Simply Health cash plan
• Casual / informal dress code
• Employee Assistance Service
• Flexible working and hybrid 
• Two staff company days every year 
• Excellent personal development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays
• Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card
• Work for an accredited employer; Mind Quality Mark, Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage

Making an application  

Please send your CV and a cover letter no longer than one page outlining your experience and knowledge linking to the Job Description and Person Specification below to recruitment by 10am on Thursday 18th July.

You can find the job description and person specification on the Mind in Bradford website.