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Building Communities Trust Job description Job title: Communication & Events Officer - part time Responsible to: Chief Executive of BCT Salary: £18,000 (£30,000 per annum pro-rata) Base: Cardiff Bay Annual leave: Twenty-five days plus bank holidays pro rata Travel: Use of public transport is preferred; when this is not convenient staff may use their own vehicles or use the car rental system. Mileage rates are paid in accordance with recommended Inland Revenue rates. Hours: 22 hours per week. You will be expected to work those in a way that ensures the requirements of the post are fully met and we will operate entirely flexible working hours to help make this happen. Superannuation: The post will attract a maximum contribution of 10% of annual salary to an approved pension scheme of your choice. Probationary period: The post is subject to the successful completion of a six month probationary period. Building Communities Trust Aim of post The Communications and Events officer is responsible for developing and maintaining a clear public profile for the Trust. This includes developing and maintaining a full range of public facing communications as well as targeted communications aimed at key stakeholders that the Trust wishes to influence or may be interested in the Trust’s work and for communication in and by communities working with the Trust. This will include helping to promote the work of BCT and its partners within communities and helping communities to promote their work to wider audiences. It is envisaged that the post holder will use a wide range of communications tools including a website, social media, printed materials, blogs and events including workshops and seminars. The post holder will work closely with the Invest Local Workers and the Chief Executive to identify communications priorities and medium for specific audiences. As a general rule public facing communications will be bilingual whilst community focused communications will be in appropriate local languages. Key Responsibilities Communication Systems a. Develop and maintain the bi-lingual BCT website; ensuring that it provides relevant easy to access materials for all key audiences including communities, policy makers and others with an interest in place based community development. b. Develop and populate a range of social media to promote the views of BCT and information about is activities. c. Develop and maintain a regular newsletter for community partners keeping them up to date with BCT’s work and sharing experiences between them. d. Support and encourage other members of staff to provide key content for BCT communications when required. Audience Targeting Building Communities Trust a. Working with the Chief Executive and Invest Local Workers identify a range of specialist target audiences for BCT's work. b. Identify key messages and key media for reaching target audiences and develop a clear strategy for their promotion including a full range of relevant approaches and techniques to get BCT's message across. Supporting Communities a. Develop clear comprehensible materials about the work of BCT to promote the Trust's work in communities during the introductory stages of the programme. b. Support communities and Local Fund Holders to develop communications materials and communications strategies for promoting their work within their communities and more broadly. Media Relations Develop a clear media profile for the Trust’s work, ensuring key journalists are aware of our work; b. Ensuring the Trust has a strong profile in both English and Welsh language media; c. Supporting local communities to secure media coverage for their work when it aids their purpose. a. Event Management a. Organise and manage a programme of events for BCT in conjunction with Chief Executive and Invest Local Workers. These will cover events related to: Sharing learning across the programme Supporting the work of the programme evaluation Supporting BCT's advocacy goals This is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to carry out additional duties from time to time or, as required, by the developing needs of the service or organisation. Building Communities Trust Person specification The following are essential skills: (candidates who cannot demonstrate these skills will not be short listed) Developing communication strategies including the different approaches used for targeted and generic communications; Experience of using a range of social media and of supporting others to use social media Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce and present information to a very high standard, to influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders A strong understanding of developing bi-lingual communications and reaching and utilising the Welsh language media. The following are key skills: (these skills are needed for the role but could be acquired on the job or through training within 6 months of appointment) A full driving licence/ ability to travel Experience of event design and management including an ability to carefully tailor event content and format to the audience Supporting non-professionals to engage in communication activities (including for example media work, writing for blogs and newsletter, social media etc.) A proven track record of innovation; reaching new audiences and using new tools Experience of website maintenance and development The following are desirable skills: (these skills are preferable, and would enhance the application) The ability to read and write Welsh Personal Attributes / Attitude: - Reliability – a willingness to do what is required - Integrity – demonstrating a consistency in your communication and actions - Ability to stay calm under pressure and keep ‘big picture’ focus - Positivity – the ability to work with and see people and situations in a positive way Building Communities Trust - Passion – an inner drive that compels you forward into your future, creating a ‘can do’ attitude at all times - Flexibility – a willingness to respond positively to change - Team Work – a willingness and ability to work in partnership with a team towards the vision of Building Communities Trust. - Values diversity and shows commitment to understanding the thoughts and opinions of others. - Listening skills – the ability to listen to and take on board other perspectives