Senior Communications Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Officer to join our team, based in London. You will be working on a part-time, permanent basis (up to 30 hours per week negotiable, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,000 pro-rata.

About us: 

We’re a community hub in south Islington providing services, activities and events for local residents of all ages. We run after-school clubs, employment support, gardening for older people and much more. Our large, modern community centre on Central Street is a great backdrop for our varied activities, and we have several outdoor spaces for visitors to enjoy. Our aim is to alleviate poverty, social problems and poor health throughout the local area. We do this by delivering a wide range of services, and keeping our community centre open for those that need it.

The Senior Communications Officer role:

As our Senior Communications Officer, you will assist with the development and the delivery of the Communications Strategy through use of our various communications channels and functions: websites, social media, newsletters, leaflets, posters, press releases, events etc. You will also increase the visibility of St Luke’s and its brand to the wider community, with the aim to reach new target groups for membership, increase visitor participation in our events and activities and generate income from fundraising and commercial activities.

Responsibilities of our Senior Communications Officer will include:

• Support the Senior Communications Manager to develop and deliver the Communications Strategy for St Luke’s across the spectrum of communications disciplines: media and public relations, internal communication, brand marketing, advertising, marketing, social media and production of materials.  
• Design and produce key marketing materials promoting larger events at the Centre. Also oversee production of materials for all activities and events through structured templates and training to members of staff. This involves adherence to St Luke’s Brand Guidelines.
• To shoot and edit film assets and footage for our social media channels, managing our YouTube channel and giving people an insight into daily life at the Centre through our videos.
• To co-ordinate an online events calendar through our membership database, working with Service Managers to ensure events are publicised through the relevant channels including website, newsletter, social media, etc.
• Manage the website content (WordPress) and the membership database, Membership Works, co-ordinating other users who access the system and providing training where needed.
• Provide content for daily updates on social media channels, expanding our scope and keeping up-to-date with developments. Manage sponsored posts. Provide support for staff needing to update social media, including occasional drop-in workshops.
• Manage the photograph library, and assist if staff require specific photos for publicity. Arrange photographers for events and photo sessions at the Centre. Advise staff on GDPR rules around photography where necessary.

Essential Skills, Experience & Abilities we are looking for in our ideal Senior Communications Officer:

• Experience of contributing to and working in a team to deliver a Communications Strategy
• Experience and knowledge of managing and delivering campaigns to build a reputation
• Experience of writing articles, press releases and managing websites
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently, effectively and creatively
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, particularly with regards to spelling and grammar
• IT Literate, with knowledge of using social media and design and digital software as well as standard office programs and databases
• Creative flair/mind and an eye for graphic design and understanding of current trends and visual communications
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and demonstrate initiatives in improving our communications’ systems
• Prioritisation and planning skills

Closing Date: we will close this vacancy when we receive a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, to apply for this role please ensure that you upload a cover letter and include it on your CV.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to join us as our Senior Communications Officer, then please click apply today! We’d love to hear from you. 

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if a sufficient number of applications have been received.