Communications and Marketing Officer – Foster with North East
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,476 to £44,711 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Together for Children Sunderland |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Communications and Marketing Officer – Foster with North East
Grade 8, £40, 476 - £44, 711 per annum
Full time position
Fixed Term until 31 March 2026
Interview will take place week commencing 14 July
This is your opportunity to join our ‘Outstanding’ Company and make a difference!
We are proud that Together for Children Sunderland is rated ‘outstanding’ in a judgement by Ofsted in 2021, in recognition of the stability of our very well supported and talented workforce who deliver an ongoing commitment to improving children’s outcomes. Join us and help us in continuing our outstanding journey!
Foster with North East is the regional recruitment and support hub involving all 12 North East Local Authorities with an aim to improve foster carer recruitment across the region.
The post holder will develop and implement an effective marketing strategy, working with key stakeholders, with an aim of increase number of foster carers across the North East region. Provide regular reports on marketing activity to be shared with the governance structure and regional partners.
Work with regional Local Authorities to access all available knowledge and resources within the development of the North East Pathfinder project within the development of the marketing approach.
Visa sponsorship: We welcome applications from all nationalities; however, successful candidates must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post please contact peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk
Together for Children is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Sunderland. We’re striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone.
As part of this commitment, we work collaboratively with our established employee networks:
Menopaus Network
Accessibility Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Racial Equality Network
Armed Forces Network
Menopause network
We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.
If you have a disability please do reach out to our Accessibility Network Chair to hear how we can support you during the recruitment process and if you are successful, in the workplace EDI@togetherforchildren.org.uk
For further information on Together for Children, please take a look at our website:
https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk
Nearly 40 per cent of foster carers combine fostering with other work. Those who do say that a supportive employer can make all the difference, enabling them to balance employment with caring for children.
Together for Children have a fostering friendly People policy for all foster carers in their employment (regardless of their fostering service). This includes offering foster carers flexible working and paid time off for training and settling a new child into their home.
As a Fostering Friendly employer, Together for Children also help promote Foster Care Fortnight™, our annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and encourage people to consider becoming foster carers and offer children the care they need - Foster with North East - Foster with North East
Grade 8, £40, 476 - £44, 711 per annum
Full time position
Fixed Term until 31 March 2026
Interview will take place week commencing 14 July
This is your opportunity to join our ‘Outstanding’ Company and make a difference!
We are proud that Together for Children Sunderland is rated ‘outstanding’ in a judgement by Ofsted in 2021, in recognition of the stability of our very well supported and talented workforce who deliver an ongoing commitment to improving children’s outcomes. Join us and help us in continuing our outstanding journey!
Foster with North East is the regional recruitment and support hub involving all 12 North East Local Authorities with an aim to improve foster carer recruitment across the region.
The post holder will develop and implement an effective marketing strategy, working with key stakeholders, with an aim of increase number of foster carers across the North East region. Provide regular reports on marketing activity to be shared with the governance structure and regional partners.
Work with regional Local Authorities to access all available knowledge and resources within the development of the North East Pathfinder project within the development of the marketing approach.
Visa sponsorship: We welcome applications from all nationalities; however, successful candidates must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post please contact peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk
Together for Children is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Sunderland. We’re striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone.
As part of this commitment, we work collaboratively with our established employee networks:
Menopaus Network
Accessibility Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Racial Equality Network
Armed Forces Network
Menopause network
We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.
If you have a disability please do reach out to our Accessibility Network Chair to hear how we can support you during the recruitment process and if you are successful, in the workplace EDI@togetherforchildren.org.uk
For further information on Together for Children, please take a look at our website:
https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk
Nearly 40 per cent of foster carers combine fostering with other work. Those who do say that a supportive employer can make all the difference, enabling them to balance employment with caring for children.
Together for Children have a fostering friendly People policy for all foster carers in their employment (regardless of their fostering service). This includes offering foster carers flexible working and paid time off for training and settling a new child into their home.
As a Fostering Friendly employer, Together for Children also help promote Foster Care Fortnight™, our annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and encourage people to consider becoming foster carers and offer children the care they need - Foster with North East - Foster with North East