Part-Time Internal Communications Officer
Job Description
THE ROLE – Part-time (21 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and application pack (including details on our benefits) are available to download from our website
CLOSING DATE – 26 April 2023 at midnight, with a proposed interview date of 4 May 2023
As Internal Communications Officer, you will be part of a small team that supports staff through a range of services. Your role will focus on internal communications methods such as intranet, blogs and bulletins. We believe that all staff matter and aim to welcome, inspire and support them through a range of creative communications that are designed to engage, inspire and inform.
You will work to develop and support our creative internal communications and events that inform, inspire, and connect the 370+ colleagues at YMCA DownsLink Group. Your work will increase awareness of, and engagement with, YMCA DLG through successful internal communications at all levels of the organisation. This is an essential post that will keep us all connected, up to date, and motivated. You will lead on a communications plan and calendar, working across YMCA DLG to generate and upload inspiring content. You will have a strong link to those working in external communications, sharing suitable stories and planning announcements and good news stories.
This is a hybrid role, working onsite and from home – the shift pattern can be discussed at interview.
ABOUT YOU – We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself
Our ideal candidate will be organised and creative, able to write content quickly with skill and appropriate sensitivity. You will have experience with the editorial processes and content generation and will be able to engage with staff at every level of YMCA DLG. You will also have great interpersonal skills, with experience of relationship building with stakeholders. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and editing / proof-reading skills. You will have excellent organisation and time management skills, enabling you to manage multiple projects. In addition, you will have a good working knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite, Mail Chimp (or other mail distribution platform) and WordPress.
Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at
re*********@ym*****.org
and/or for an informal discussion contact
el************@ym*****.org
TO APPLY – Please ensure you fully complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV
An inclusive workplace – We are striving to build an inclusive workplace where all employees and volunteers feel valued and respected. We’re committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion across everything we do. We support all our people to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. We particularly welcome applications from People of Colour and minoritised white communities, people who are LGBTQU+, and people with disabilities and neurodiversities because these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Accessibility and advertising – If you require assistance and / or have any questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert, job description, and application form. If you are not local, we can post these documents to your preferred address. If you require a copy of the job advert, job description, and application form in another format, please let us know. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
How to Apply
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