Strategic Communications Lead

CBM UK Ltd; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBM UK Ltd invites a Communications Officer/Senior Communications Officer to join the Communications team. You will deliver communications aligned with annual plans, producing high-quality content for supporters and sector audiences, updating the website and social channels, and acting as a brand guardian.

The role involves coordinating content for campaigns, seeking sector developments, monitoring media coverage, supporting media outreach, and helping with annual reports and training.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, accessible content for key channels to engage target audiences and inspire action.
• Coordinate content gathering for campaigns including case studies, images, video material and briefs, sourcing images and obtaining consent.
• Actively seek sector developments and best practices to improve CBM's Advocacy and Influencing communications; be an active member of BOND.
• Monitor and update CBM UK's social media; assist with organic and paid campaigns and identify relevant trends.
• Maintain CBM brand look, feel and tone across the organisation; act as brand guardian.
• Support media outreach and help build relationships with celebrity supporters.
• Coordinate updates with CBM UK and global colleagues to share resources and information; schedule update meetings.
• Update and surface human-interest stories, images and film from CBM databases.
• Assist in developing CBM UK's annual reports, impact reports, infographics and resources.
• Provide in-house design and accessibility support for CBM UK resources.
• Help deliver in-house communications and media training as required.
• Monitor and update media coverage and sector mentions.
• Support planning, delivery and reporting on campaigns within budget.
• Collaborate with CBM Global Federation to maximise collaboration and integrated working.
• Contribute to a culture of enthusiasm, continual improvement and success; occasional out-of-hours work.
• Perform other duties as required by the Communications Manager and Head of Communications.

Job description

CBM UK Ltd invites a Communications Officer/Senior Communications Officer to join the Communications team. You will deliver communications aligned with annual plans, producing high-quality content for supporters and sector audiences, updating the website and social channels, and acting as a brand guardian.

The role involves coordinating content for campaigns, seeking sector developments, monitoring media coverage, supporting media outreach, and helping with annual reports and training.