Without Walls is recruiting for a Communications Officer. We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team, bringing innovative ideas and creative energy to manage
As part of the Communications and Development team, you will work closely with the Senior Communications and Development Manager, collaborating to devise bold and exciting content that showcases each area of our work. The department is also responsible for all marketing, from branding to print across the network, so attention to detail is essential.
This is an ideal role for a creative, motivated individual who has specialised in marketing and communications and is at ease working across a diverse range of organisations and artists.
You will focus on the following areas:
- Lead on promoting Without Walls online, focused on building advocacy via our social platforms and e-newsletters.
- In collaboration with the Senior Communications and Development Manager, bring your expertise in creating new, digital first, creative content, both in house and with our network partners.
- Be proficient with design tools to devise unique and compelling promotional materials for online use.
- Draft well written copy for use across our public channels.
- Manage day to day updates for the Without Walls website, acting as the main contact for our online users.
- Liaise with our partner festivals and artists to ensure clear and consistent messaging, branding and accreditation is implemented across marketing assets.
- Work closely with our Project Management teams on our annual open calls to deliver high impact, engaging campaigns.
- Have an understanding of CRM systems to manage contacts as part of our internal management system and e-news subscriber base.
- Be part of a dynamic team taking on administrative duties including minute taking, arranging and facilitating meetings (online and in person).
Please see the full job pack here https://withoutwalls.uk.com/we-are-recruiting-for-communications-officer-25/
How to Apply
To apply, please send us:
A CV – which should detail your key skills, employment or voluntary experience relevant to this role, including responsibilities held and relevant education or vocational training. Please include two referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer or someone else who has worked with you in a capacity relevant to this role. They will not be approached until after the interviews and with express consent from you.
A cover letter (2 pages of A4 max) – telling us why you are interested in this position, how your skills and experience meet the needs of the role.
Our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form – this will be separated from your application at the shortlisting stage, but it helps us to understand and improve our job advertisements. You can download the form here. Completion of the form is voluntary.
We will also accept applications as audio or video files that contain the information described above. These should be no more than 10 minutes in length.
Please send your completed application to [email protected] with the subject header ‘Communications Officer Recruitment’. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 17 April at 12pm (midday). If selected for an interview you will be notified by Wednesday 28 April in Manchester.
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