Sense International has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our team as our Communications Officer. This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week, across 4 days, working flexibly between home and our office in King's Cross, London.

The Communications Officer is an exciting role working closely with the Associate Director of Fundraising and Communications to support the global team. It presents a unique opportunity to join at a time of developing our communications strategy to increase our engagement with existing and new supporters and partners of our work both in the UK and across our international teams. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for our key communications functions including our digital and social channels, website, marketing and brand content and assets as well as a supporting role on our growing digital campaigns. You will be part of the wider fundraising team and will be vital in supporting our ambitious income growth over the next 3 years, as well as Sense UK communications and marketing teams supporting our work. 
 

Key Responsibilities includeManage and deliver a comprehensive Sense International communications plan to increase income generation and engagement from new supporters, aligned to the organisation’s goals and objectives. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the content, and make adjustments as necessaryManage the Sense International social media channels (including Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn), post content and engage with followersAnalyse and report on the performance of digital campaigns and review areas for optimisation across Social, SI website, as well as newsletter engagement activitySupport brand management by developing key marketing assets for Sense International and coordinating brand inductions for new startersWork with the Associate Director and the Sense Marketing team to produce the annual impact report, in particular identifying stories and support rewriting of copyOversee the digital communications inbox to ensure that the daily requests for support are actionedSupport the development and delivery of high-quality events, including virtual events, parliamentary meetings, fundraising events, conferences and webinarsKey skills and experienceExperience in managing corporate social media accounts including Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram Experience in managing social media management software, such as Sprout SocialThe role requires someone with excellent writing skills, a keen eye for detail, creative flair for developing excellent marketing contentExcellent organisation and prioritisation skills and ability to use own initiativeThe ability to communicate and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and colleagues

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.
 

About Sense International

Sense International is the only international charity dedicated to supporting people with deafblindness and their families around the world. 

We operate in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, Romania, Tanzania and Uganda.

Our vision is to ensure that no-one is left behind.  Our work focuses on ensuring that people with deafblindness are able to access education, healthcare and work, so that they can thrive and live life to their full potential. We are a small charity that has a huge impact because of the way we work.  We work directly with local people and local organisations so that our support is sustainable and has a life changing impact.

Our strategy is focused on removing barriers so that people with deafblindness are fully included; improving understanding of deafblindness through sharing skills and information; and ensuring the voices of people with deafblindness are heard and their rights are realised.  We receive funding from government, trusts, foundations and individuals.

Working at Sense and Sense International can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit:  https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/

Closing Date

12/11/2024

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