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Marketing and Communications Officer

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Posting date: 20 March 2025
Salary: £25,844 per year, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 19 April 2025
Location: Hindley, Wigan
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre
Job type: Permanent
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Position: Marketing and Communications Officer
Location: Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre (WLCC), 3-5 Frederick Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3BD and the Borough of Wigan
Contract: Part-time (21 hours per week, flexible)
Salary: £25,844.00 per annum pro rata

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Do you have a flair for communication and marketing? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us: Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre (WLCC) is dedicated to supporting unpaid carers in our community. As we embark on developing our new unpaid carers strategy, we are looking for a dynamic and creative Marketing and Communications Officer to join our team.

Job Purpose: The Marketing and Communications Officer will be responsible for:
• Managing internal and external communications with carers, staff, stakeholders, and the public.
• Measuring and analysing the impact of WLCC's external communications.
• Developing and maintaining WLCC's digital products, including social media channels and the website.
• Ensuring that WLCC's Vision, Mission, and Values are professionally represented in all communications.
• Supporting staff in delivering key messages in line with WLCC brand guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy.
• Raise the profile of WLCC and its services across the Wigan Borough.
• Research, write, and distribute press releases to achieve maximum reach.
• Manage and update the WLCC website and social media channels.
• Develop and deliver awareness campaigns and monitor their outcomes.
• Design and coordinate corporate leaflets, reports, and documents.
• Produce quarterly newsletters for adult and young carers.
• Measure the impact of WLCC's marketing and communications efforts.
• Produce annual impact reports on WLCC services.

Essential Experience, Skills & Ethos:
• Experience in a senior communication and PR role, including traditional and social
media.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver communication and marketing strategies.
• Strong skills in content creation for websites and social media.
• High-level digital skills and IT proficiency.
• Positive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to excellence and
innovation.
• Strong commitment to the aims and values of WLCC and the promotion of equality
and diversity.

Why Join Us? This is an exciting time to join WLCC as we develop our new unpaid carers strategy. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of carers in our community and work with a dedicated and passionate team.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about this role and meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please request an application form, which is also available on our website:
www.wlcccarers.com.

Submit the completed application form, along with your CV and cover letter, to Elaine Burgoyne at elaine@wlcccarers.com.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 7th April 2025, at 12 pm.

For an informal chat about the role, feel free to contact Christine Aspin, Chief Officer, at christine@wlcccarers.com.

Interviews will be arranged for the week commencing 14th April 2025

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