Communications Officer

Communications Officer Newcastle upon Tyne, England

British Red Cross
Full Time Newcastle upon Tyne, England 25357 - 35184 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Are you passionate about the work of the British Red Cross? Could you collaborate with news outlets across the north of England to deliver sustained, positive media coverage in line with strategic objectives?

Please note: At British Red Cross, we call this role a Media Officer.

The North England Media Officer will work with outlets across the area, positioning the British Red Cross in key national and regional media, including newspapers and magazines, online, TV, and radio to deliver sustained, positive media coverage. Through these mediums you will promote greater public awareness and understanding of the British Red Cross across the region.

The postholder will work with teams from across the organisation to bring stories and issues from the North to national attention, unearthing case studies, real life stories, and local insight that can be used to illustrate UK-wide media opportunities and campaigns.
Your work should inspire the public to take action to support people living in crisis, in the UK and around the world and to truly help connect human kindness with human crisis.

This is an opportunity to develop and create content and campaigns that inspire people to act and drive positive engagement. Could this role be for you?

Please see the attached Job Description for a fuller explanation of what the role entails.

Meet the team

You will work closely alongside colleagues in our Social Media, News, PR, Content and Policy & Advocacy teams who are keen to innovate and explore how we can engage with new and more diverse audiences.

Together, the teams help make up the Strategy and Communications directorate which tells stories about who we are, what we do, what we believe, and the difference we make to people's lives.

Our goal is to help people act, behave, or make decisions in a way that results in a positive change for people in crisis.

Diversity is something we celebrate

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
As part of the Red Cross Red Crescent global movement, we are bound by principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence. We are committed to welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, culture and experience.

Closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 31st May 2023 with interviews to follow soon after.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] quoting reference number #7599 and we’ll be happy to try and assist you.

Need help completing your application or supporting statement? Please read our useful “Candidate Application Guidance” document in the “Additional Information” link.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:

  • 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) per annum – pro rata for part time
  • Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
  • Up to 6% contributory pension
  • Discounts from a range of online and high street retailers (access to Blue Light card)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,357.00-£35,184.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Transport links
  • Wellness programme
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Public relations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 7599

Communications Officer
British Red Cross

www.redcross.org.uk
London, United Kingdom
Michael Adamson
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1870
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