JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Our client is one of the world's leading charity campaigning organisations. To achieve our aim we are dedicated to using all peaceful means possible to raise awareness. Through hard-hitting undercover investigations, media activities, policy development, political lobbying, legal and scientific expertise and quality educational and information materials, our client aims to spread its campaign message to as wide and diverse an audience as possible. PROPOSED VACANCY DETAILS Job Title: Communications Officer Location: North London Reporting to: Director of Communications & Special Projects Salary: Up to £30,171 depending on experience Benefits: 12 month interest free season ticket loan 25 working days' paid holiday Employer's Ethical Investor's Stakeholder Pension Scheme Professional membership allowance Generous continuing professional development scheme Flexible working hours Terms and Conditions: 6 month probationary period SUMMARY OF POST Working under the supervision of the Director of Communications & Special Projects you will be responsible for the day to day development and implementation of the organisation's communication activities. With a keen eye for detail and the ability to work to pressing deadlines, you will utilise excellent copywriting and IT skills and be responsible for creation and delivery of supporter communications both on and off-line to compliment the organisation's vision, mission and values. JOB DESCRIPTION Assist in the writing of copy for all digital communications including email broadcasts; updating of organisational websites, and social networking sites Collate and write copy for supporter publications such as newsletters, annual reports, advocacy brochures Galvanise high profile celebrity support for the work of our client from initial stewardship to the development of long lasting beneficial relationships To develop and maintain high professional standards, working with colleagues to ensure that these are consistent across the organisation Working closely with the Director of Communications & Special Projects to ensure that all opportunities are taken to maximise the organisation's profile through external communication to various audiences. At the request of the Director of Communications & Special Projects (or SMT) undertake other duties consistent with the post and assist with other areas of work as required PERSONAL SPECIFICATION Expertise/Competence/Skills Excellent written, verbal and presentational skills with the ability to simplify complex and detailed information for a wide audience; including staff, and external stakeholders Strong and proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and the management of multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines Technical expertise in maintaining websites and keeping up to speed with latest communication technologies. Demonstrable creative thought and the aptitude to proactively problem solve to identify and deliver improvements to systemic processes The ability to take instructions, to work well within a team and with colleagues in different disciplines across the whole organisation Qualifications (IT/Academic/Vocational) Educated to degree standard or equivalent Excellent IT skills including experience using Excel, Word, Explorer and email Experience Knowledge of a broad range of marketing disciplines including digital communications, websites, and broadcast email Experience of writing copy for a variety of communications channels Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships to influence and motivate both internal and external stakeholders and third party suppliers Experience of working with other disciplines to deliver integrated marketing solutions Willingness to work unsociable hours as necessary in order to update the charity's website and social networking sites Specific Qualities (e.g. attitudes) A positive and flexible approach to the work