Communications Officer

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following position:

Ref  25-203-CO-CS-WEB
Job Role  Communications Officer
Location Cedar, Balmoral Training Resource Centre, 1 Upper Lisburn Road, Belfast
Agile Working Option available*
Salary £31,022 per annum (pro rata)
Hours  15 Hours per week

Purpose of the Job
To provide comprehensive support in the delivery of Cedar’s Communications Strategy. This includes maintaining and updating Cedar’s website, managing content across social media platforms, and assisting in the creation and distribution of both print and online marketing materials. The role will support Cedar’s Services with a particular emphasis on the PeacePlus Skills Connect Programme, including co-ordination of promotional activities, events, and campaigns aimed at increasing visibility and engagement with the programme.

The Skills Connect project is supported by the European Union’s PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave and 12 statutory days pro rata. Annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days(pro rata) after 5 years’ service, and 30 days (pro rata) after 10 years’ service.
• Agile working and working from home options promote well-being and work-life balance.
• Flexi-time policy.
• Enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer
• contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Westfield Healthcare Cashback scheme.
• Westfield rewards – access to over 600 retailer discounts.
• Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.

Essential Criteria

RQF level 6 / Degree or equivalent level qualification
AND
Minimum of 1 year’s paid experience in a similar role*

OR

RQF level 4 or equivalent level professional qualification
AND
Minimum of 3 years paid experience in a similar role &
*a similar role is defined as supporting communications, marketing or PR in a voluntary or community sector organisation
2.Experience of preparing content for websites, ezines, print and social media channels
3.Experience of event management
4. Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and content
5.Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills 

Desirable Criteria

Qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Communications or Marketing)

Experience of working with people with disabilities or other disadvantaged group

 Knowledge of the Community and Voluntary Sector

Apply: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

Closing Date: Friday 8th August at 10am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER