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Engagement and Communications Officer

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire - 1 day per week home working available.

Length of Appointment: 12 months minimum fixed term, subject to funding.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week preferable, work pattern to be agreed (we will consider part time and full-time).

Line Manager: CEO

Use of your own vehicle and a clean driving licence is essential.

Background

Sunflowers Suicide Support is a rapidly growing charity dedicated to providing essential support to individuals affected by suicide. Founded in memory of Pete Morris, Sunflowers aligns its work with local and national suicide prevention strategies and best practices. In addition to its core mission, Sunflowers conducts intervention and awareness training and hosts various campaigns throughout the year to prevent suicide

At Sunflowers Suicide Support, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued.

Overview

Sunflowers is seeking a dynamic and proactive Engagement and Communications Officer to join our rapidly growing charity. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Engagement and Communications Officer will play a crucial role in managing our internal and external communications and engagement, supporting the CEO and contributing to the smooth operation of our organisation.

Please read the full job description and key responsibilities prior to applying and send a cover letter in addition to your CV.

 

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for key stakeholder communications for Sunflowers

1. Website Management:

Oversee and maintain the organisation's website and online platforms, ensuring content is up to date, engaging, and reflects our mission and values.

2. Social Media Management:

Manage and curate content for our social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Foster inclusive engagement with our diverse audience, respond thoughtfully to inquiries, and cultivate a sense of belonging and community online.

3. Document Preparation:

Support the creation, formatting, proofreading, and printing of relevant documents, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.

4. Press Releases and Newsletters:

Develop and distribute press releases to relevant media outlets and stakeholders. Coordinate the creation and distribution of quarterly newsletters, ensuring representation and inclusivity of our service users, diverse supporters and stakeholders.

5. Stakeholder Communications:

Provide support to the CEO and Board of Trustees, including minuting meetings, sending agendas, and managing calendars, meetings, and attendance on training sessions.

6. External Networking:

Attend external networking events to represent Sunflowers engaging with stakeholders including the sunflowers community, supporters and funders both existing and potential.

7. General Support:

Assist with various administrative and fundraising tasks as needed, contributing to the efficient functioning of the office.

 

Person Profile and Experience

- Personable and engaging able to actively communicate with a range of stakeholders including service users, the sunflowers community, supporters and funders.

- Excellent communication skills, with a commitment to clear, compassionate and inclusive language.

- Experience of managing social media platforms through Meta.

- Experience of updating websites on Wix.

- Self-motivated with a proactive work ethic.

- Proficient IT skills with evidenced use of Microsoft 365.

- Detail-oriented with strong organisational abilities.

- Willing to offer flexibility in working and availability to support Board meetings (generally monthly on a Tuesday evening).

If you are passionate about our cause, want to make a difference and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Sunflowers is dedicated to reflecting our diverse customer base and therefore encourages applications from those who are currently under-represented in our organisation, including ethnic minorities, disabled/neurodivergent people, LGBTQ+ people, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Applications process:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter or video to describe your current experience against each of our requirements and please explain why you are interested in working for Sunflowers. Send this to Abbie Warren, CEO by clicking on Apply Now.

Closing date for applications: 14 June 2024

Salary: £24,000 - £27,500 subject to experience

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