Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)

Subalt; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international development organisation as a Communications Officer to shape communication strategies and manage impactful content across platforms. This role is key in enhancing media relations and supporting effective communication campaigns to reach wider audiences and contribute significantly to community support efforts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 4 Privilegedays

Paid time off for medical appointments

2 hours lunch break on Fridays

Time off in Lieu (TOIL)

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Communications or related field.
• Experience in content creation and social media management.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for communications platforms.
• Report on performance of communication activities.
• Manage media contacts database.

Skills

Content Creation

Social Media Management

Media Relations

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Tools

Graphic Design Tools

Job description

Who We Are

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary Of The Role

The Communications Officer plays a key role in executing the organisations communication strategy. This role involves creating and managing content for various platforms, supporting media relations, and contributing to the overall communication campaigns and public relations efforts. The Communications Officer will work closely with other team members and the marketing team to ensure that all communication activities are aligned with the organisations strategic goals and effectively engage target audiences.

About The Role

• Create engaging content for the organisations communication platforms ensuring that all content aligns with the organisations messaging and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to engage followers and improve reach.
• Manage the collation, storage and dissemination of the organisations digital archives in line with established guidelines and operational requirements.
• Prepare stakeholder media summaries and reports on the organisations media coverage and its key issues.
• Maintain a database of media contacts that can be used to strengthen stakeholder management.
• Report on the performance of communication activities using data and insights to inform future communication strategies and activities.
  
  

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• An understanding and awareness of the value of social media and their fundraising potential.
• Experience in content creation, social media management, and media relations.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to create content for different platforms and audiences.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, content management systems, and graphic design tools.
• Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  

Why You Should Apply

Join Muslim Aid as a Communications Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping our communication strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to create and manage impactful content across various platforms, support media relations, and contribute to meaningful communication campaigns that align with the organisations strategic goals. Apply now to bring your creativity and expertise to a role where your contributions will have a tangible impact on communities around the world.

Benefits You Will Enjoy Working For Us

• 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilegedays
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
• Pension Scheme
  
  

How To Apply

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.

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