Communications and Media Officer
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31,000 plus either £3,000 London weighting per year or £450 home allowance per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2024 |
| Location: | Flexible location of London office (One Aldgate, EC3N 1RE) or home based |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Cystic Fibrosis Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
In this varied and fast-paced role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with key media outlets and influencers to raise awareness of cystic fibrosis, the issues faced by people with the condition and Cystic Fibrosis Trust across the UK. You will also support the delivery of the Trust’s internal communications activity and support the Events and Celebrity Liaison Manager in managing the Trust's external events programme and cultivating and retaining key celebrity supporters and influencers.
As a member of the Communications Team, you will help develop external and internal communications on our research portfolio, policy and campaigning work and fundraising initiatives. You will also proactively monitor and look for opportunities for timely responses to the news agenda on social media.
With a fantastic nose for a story, you will have outstanding writing skills and be able to turn complex issues into compelling stories to pitch to journalists and to share with staff. You will be aware of the UK’s charity, healthcare, and policy landscape and have a keen eye on the news agenda, keeping abreast of developing trends and spotting opportunities to pitch comment pieces and reactive statements.
Our benefits include 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, learning and development opportunities, flexible working, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
Closing date for completed applications is 17:00 on 3 June 2024
Interviews expected 13 June 2024
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note: you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work for us and we will check this
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
How to apply
Please see the job description for more information on the role. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact recruitment@cysticfibrosis.org.uk.
To apply, please select 'Apply Now' and complete our application form and equal opportunities form.
As a member of the Communications Team, you will help develop external and internal communications on our research portfolio, policy and campaigning work and fundraising initiatives. You will also proactively monitor and look for opportunities for timely responses to the news agenda on social media.
With a fantastic nose for a story, you will have outstanding writing skills and be able to turn complex issues into compelling stories to pitch to journalists and to share with staff. You will be aware of the UK’s charity, healthcare, and policy landscape and have a keen eye on the news agenda, keeping abreast of developing trends and spotting opportunities to pitch comment pieces and reactive statements.
Our benefits include 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, learning and development opportunities, flexible working, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
Closing date for completed applications is 17:00 on 3 June 2024
Interviews expected 13 June 2024
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note: you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work for us and we will check this
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
How to apply
Please see the job description for more information on the role. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact recruitment@cysticfibrosis.org.uk.
To apply, please select 'Apply Now' and complete our application form and equal opportunities form.