Hybrid Communications & Learning Assistant

Charity People; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is seeking an interim Communications and Learning Assistant to support the delivery of its communications plan, draft website content using Wagtail, create social media posts, and manage newsletters.

The hybrid role is based at Kings Cross with core days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 35 hours per week (or 4 days per week), maternity cover for 12 months. Closing date 15 November, with remote first interviews.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills with ability to write and produce engaging content for different audiences.
• Knowledge and experience of one of the Foundation’s sectors; this might have been gained in lived experience.
• Demonstrated interest in communications or campaigning through roles, projects or community engagement.
• Experience using different social media channels.
• Collaborative team player with ability to work with diverse people.
• IT skills with experience using Word and PowerPoint.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A keen eye for detail and creativity.
• Active, constructive contributor to the team.
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Genuine commitment to the Foundation’s ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on delivering a communications plan promoting the Foundation’s initiatives and work.
• Serve as first point of contact during the Communications Lead’s absence.
• Support updating website copy (Wagtail), create/share content for social channels and newsletters.
• Work with Communications Lead on internal comms (Teams/SharePoint).
• Collaborate to organise and deliver webinars (Zoom).
• Support the Foundation’s learning and impact approach, including training events.
• Assist the Funding Plus applications/awards using Salesforce.
• Support the Funding team with administration, payments and invoices.
• Provide reception cover and answer calls as part of the Resource Team.

Skills

Communication skills

Content writing

Social media

Team player

IT skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Adaptable

Foundation ethos

Lived experience understanding

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is seeking an interim Communications and Learning Assistant to support the delivery of its communications plan, draft website content using Wagtail, create social media posts, and manage newsletters.

The hybrid role is based at Kings Cross with core days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 35 hours per week (or 4 days per week), maternity cover for 12 months. Closing date 15 November, with remote first interviews.