Communications and Marketing Officer – Foster with North East

Together for Children Sunderland; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an 'Outstanding' company as a Communications and Marketing Officer focused on developing strategies to improve foster carer recruitment in the North East. Engage with stakeholders and provide insights through marketing reports to support children's outcomes. Be part of our diverse and inclusive workforce that values and celebrates every individual.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid time off for training

Supportive employer policies

Qualifications

• Experience in developing effective marketing strategies.
• Skills in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Ability to report marketing activities to governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective marketing strategy.
• Provide regular reports on marketing activities.
• Work with Local Authorities to enhance foster carer recruitment.

Skills

Marketing strategy development

Stakeholder collaboration

Report writing

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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 was rated ‘outstanding’ in a 2021 Ofsted judgement, recognizing the stability of our well-supported and talented workforce dedicated to improving children’s outcomes. Join us and continue our outstanding journey!

Foster with North East is the regional recruitment and support hub involving all 12 North East Local Authorities, aiming to improve foster carer recruitment across the region.

The post holder will develop and implement an effective marketing strategy, working with key stakeholders to increase the number of foster carers in the North East region. They will also provide regular reports on marketing activities for sharing with governance structures and regional partners.

Work with regional Local Authorities to leverage knowledge and resources within the North East Pathfinder project to inform the marketing approach.

Visa sponsorship: We welcome applications from all nationalities; however, successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Together for Children is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve in Sunderland. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and diversity is celebrated.

We support employee networks including:

• Menopause Network
• Accessibility Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Racial Equality Network
• Armed Forces Network

We encourage applications from candidates of all ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races, and backgrounds.

If you have a disability, please contact our Accessibility Network Chair to discuss support options during the recruitment process and in the workplace: [e-mail].

For more information about Together for Children, visit our website: https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk.

Nearly 40% of foster carers combine fostering with other work. We believe a supportive employer makes a significant difference, enabling carers to balance employment and caring responsibilities.

Together for Children promotes a fostering-friendly workplace through policies that include flexible working and paid time off for training and settling in new children.

As a fostering-friendly employer, we also support Foster Care Fortnight, our annual campaign to raise awareness of fostering and encourage more people to become foster carers. Find out more at Foster with North East.