Job description
This post is open to *female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010
The Asian Women’s Resource Centre (AWRC) is a feminist organization whose values are founded on commitments to human rights, anti-discrimination and freedom from oppression. We endorse global evidence that violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence is gendered, a cause and consequence of the unequal position of women and girls in society, a violation of human rights, and is entirely preventable.
Job Purpose: This is a new and exciting role within the organisation funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. The Communications and Media Officer will co-ordinate all internal and external communications using a wide range of media channels, including social media platforms. She will promote the OCN accredited Specialist Harmful Practices Advocate’s (SHPA) training programme delivery across London.
The postholder will help raise AWRC’s profile among key audiences: service users, partners, donors, funders, and policy makers, building awareness of the impact of our work and leading to increased supporter engagement and greater financial support. They are the guardian of the AWRC brand and will lead on developing and disseminating key messages.
All candidates who evidence suitability for the role via their CV will be required to complete an application form for shortlisting to interview. We currently have various roles within our organisation which need to be filled so if you are not successful for this role you may be offered alternative roles if successful at interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Salary: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, NW10 8QE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- similar: 1 year (required)
- domestic abuse: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, NW10 8QE
Application deadline: 08/09/2023
Reference ID: AWRC/CMO