VCH is seeking a Communications Officer who will play a key role in helping to build, promote and retain VCH’s public profile with a diverse range of audiences, helping us to sustain the ongoing interest in volunteering in Hackney, most recently highlighted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since the start of lockdown, we have registered over 2500 new volunteers, and we are keen to sustain and build on the engagement of local people in supporting their community, in ways that work for them.
You will help develop our communications strategy, whilst taking responsibility for managing and developing the tools and content to deliver this on a day to day basis.
You will plan, write and distribute a range of content across the marketing mix including our website, social media and in print. This includes writing copy and sourcing imagery for VCH events and activities, creating regular e-bulletins, updating social media channels, creating content to share the impact of our work, as well as helping to promote outreach and other events and activities.
This role will require excellent communication skills, great team work, organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing with a wide range of audiences including Hackney residents, potential volunteers, funders, local media and our diverse range of partners.
Download the full job description and application form here.
To apply, please send your completed application forms to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 14 September 2020. If you have any questions or are having any difficulties completing the form please email Charlotte or Lauren or call them on 020 7241 4443 ext 2008/2001.