Job summary
We are looking for a committed marketing and communications professional able to use their written and digital skills to communicate, publicise and support our work in services across England. and to develop and promote a range of online, digital and accessible engagement methods.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your talents in an organisation that truly lives its values of integrity, valuing each individual, being solution focussed and of consistently delivering high quality support.
Main duties of the job
The role combines old fashioned verbal and written communications skills with cutting edge digital marketing know-how. It is to develop and distribute content, including social media, news stories and marketing assets, that promotes who we are and what we do. And to help develop and promote a range of online, digital and accessible engagement methods.
It involves working with operational leaders, practitioners and marketing and communications colleagues to build Compass profile in both the local and national context. We see this role as central to our mission, expanding our digital presence and the accessibility of digital resources.
Its largely home based but with an expectation for occasional travel across England which may also include overnight stays. The post is advertised as full time but some flexibility exists to offer between 30 and 37 hours per week.
About us
Established for over 35 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing wellbeing, health and early help services to children and young people up to the age of 25 including substance use, school health, sexual health, emotional and mental health.
We believe health messages are integral to education. That young people, their families and peers deserve to learn ways to be happy and healthy. Our pioneering service supports children, young people and families, we want them and everyone around them to know about the service and how to access information, advice and support.
We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, gender reassignment, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
Marketing and Communications Officer, you will develop marketing and communication
activity on behalf of our diverse range of early intervention, prevention and
promotion services for children, young people and families. You will work with practitioners,
managers and other Compass Marketing and Communications professionals, to
devise, develop and distribute content for key public health campaigns and
service initiatives and produce written news, website content and social media communications
about our ongoing work.
You will be
responsible for supporting Compass in building a brand helping schools,
communities and families to be aware of the support we provide as well as expanding
our digital presence and the accessibility of digital resources.
This post takes a lead role
in designing and distributing wellbeing campaign materials to services across
Compass as part of our universal health promotion approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
Marketing and Communications Officer, you will develop marketing and communication
activity on behalf of our diverse range of early intervention, prevention and
promotion services for children, young people and families. You will work with practitioners,
managers and other Compass Marketing and Communications professionals, to
devise, develop and distribute content for key public health campaigns and
service initiatives and produce written news, website content and social media communications
about our ongoing work.
You will be
responsible for supporting Compass in building a brand helping schools,
communities and families to be aware of the support we provide as well as expanding
our digital presence and the accessibility of digital resources.
This post takes a lead role
in designing and distributing wellbeing campaign materials to services across
Compass as part of our universal health promotion approach.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A communications/marketing degree or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Digital marketing/communication methods, technologies and platforms.
- Best practice for Search Engine Optimisation.
- Relevant marketing theories and models.
- Ability to work from home with intermittent travel across England (including occasional overnight away).
- Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience of successfully working in a marketing or communications role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent copywriting, proof-reading and editorial skills.
- Proven experience in supporting the delivery, development and evaluation of high quality and targeted marketing campaigns.
- Strong social media skills/experience; ability to monitor and build engagement using both paid and organic techniques.
- Demonstrable skills in graphic design, illustration, and photo and video production and editing using the Adobe Suite.
- Ability to create and analyse engaging marketing emails using Mailchimp (or similar).
- Competent use of WordPress CMS to update and develop service webpages.
- Ability to use analytics tools to create meaningful reports, including Google Analytics.
- Skilled use of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Experience of organising successful events and campaign launches.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A communications/marketing degree or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Digital marketing/communication methods, technologies and platforms.
- Best practice for Search Engine Optimisation.
- Relevant marketing theories and models.
- Ability to work from home with intermittent travel across England (including occasional overnight away).
- Able to work all year round and flexibly as part of a team to best meet business need
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience of successfully working in a marketing or communications role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent copywriting, proof-reading and editorial skills.
- Proven experience in supporting the delivery, development and evaluation of high quality and targeted marketing campaigns.
- Strong social media skills/experience; ability to monitor and build engagement using both paid and organic techniques.
- Demonstrable skills in graphic design, illustration, and photo and video production and editing using the Adobe Suite.
- Ability to create and analyse engaging marketing emails using Mailchimp (or similar).
- Competent use of WordPress CMS to update and develop service webpages.
- Ability to use analytics tools to create meaningful reports, including Google Analytics.
- Skilled use of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Experience of organising successful events and campaign launches.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
