Communications Officer

My client is a high profile charity based in London seeking a Communications Officer for a 3 month assignment.

Client Details

My client is a high profile charity based in London.

Description

Within this diverse role, you will be required to:

– Contributing to and drafting the weekly internal Bulletin and producing a range of timely and informative communications for the charity’s staff and volunteers.

– Organising press visits, media events, photocalls and filming and briefing spokespeople to give interviews that positively promote the work of the charity.

– Spotting news stories internally and developing and disseminating them for staff and volunteers through tailored communication tools.

– Acting as a Communications link in a crisis management situation and managing the media in crisis communication when required by the Director of Communications.

Profile

The succesful candidate will have the following attributes:

– Sound knowledge of dealing with the media, including issues

– Ability to cope well under pressure in a busy communications environment, prioritise work and meet deadlines.

– Awareness of and sensitivity to the political and cultural environment in which the organisation is operating.

– Sound knowledge of marketing communications functions particularly Internal Communications.

Job Offer

The client is offering a competitive salary between £80-£90 per day and to start in February.

3 month assignment