As part of a small, dynamic and forward-thinking team, the Marketing & Communications Officer leads on the creation of engaging content to promote the Hospice's vital work to key audiences, across multiple communication channels. Key touch points include press releases, campaigns and mailings, newsletters and stories, and the management of charity's magazine publication, The Raphaelite. The role works closely with creative suppliers including designers, printers, copywriters, photographers and videographers. With focus on strategic communications and brand consistency to support the charity’s fundraising and supporter goals, the Communications and Marketing Manager works closely with all Hospice departments, including Clinical, Retail, Lottery and Fundraising. Public Relations is central to the role, helping to manage a professional press office function, expanding media contacts and facilitating press interviews with local and national press to maximise positive coverage, brand awareness, audience engagement and to increase charity support.Person SpecificationProven relevant experience in Communications and MarketingExcellent communication and creative writing skills, able to embrace different writing styles tailored to varied audiencesComputer literacy: excellent Windows and MS Office skills particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel, comfortable learning other software programsWell organised and confident personalityProactive nature but with a natural ability to work well in a teamA meticulous attention to detailAbility to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of the Hospice Communications TeamPassion for charitable work
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