We are currently recruiting an Communications and Engagement Officer for our client based in Belfast. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI completed.
Start date: ASAP
Rate of pay: £19.59
Duration: 51 weeks with a possibility of extension
Hours of work:
Monday - Friday 9-5
Main Duties:
The role holder will assist in carrying out the duties of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression, including taking forward external communications and engagement to promote the work of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression, and supporting the development of an approach to the new duty on public authorities ensuring all stakeholders have access to these in a timely, sensitive and appropriate manner.
This is a high-profile area, requiring evidence of sensitivity and a level of political awareness.
* Develop a strategic communications plan to support the work of the Office, including profile-raising activities through consistent, quality content of social media channels and the development and management of the Office's website.
* New duty on public authorities: Support the development and implementation of the communication of how the organisation will promote awareness of the national and cultural identity principles; monitor and promote compliance of public authorities with the duty; and report to the Assembly about compliance with that duty.
* Develop and deliver targeted communication materials, including a range of online and printed publication materials, such as newsletters, leaflets, flyers, press releases, social media content and organise online and face to face meetings and events as required.
* Monitor and analyse media coverage and develop appropriate responses to both positive and negative coverage.
* Establish and maintain an appropriate social media presence for the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression, monitor social media and website activity daily. Responsible for updating the organisation's website and social media.
* Lead on event management of corporate and other external events.
* Work with other officers to identify key findings and bring forward appropriate draft briefings on areas relating to Officer's duties to advise policy makers.
* Work with other officers to conduct research into systemic or thematic matters relevant to national and cultural identity and heritage including scoping sources of data and identifying gaps and challenges.
* Identify key findings and bring forward appropriate draft briefing on areas relating to the Office's duties to advise policy makers.
* Line management for EO2 officers, as necessary.
* Collate, analyse and prepare draft correspondence, information, briefings, consultation responses, speeches and reports as required to assist management in progressing key areas across policy and research.
* Promote awareness of the Office and create opportunities for individuals and organisations to engage and develop appropriate contacts within stakeholder organisations to establish effective working relationships and communication channels.
* Provide communication and policy support across the organisation.
* Any other duties as deemed appropriate
Essential Criteria applicants must have:
* A degree in any discipline. Alternatively, if you do not have a degree, you should demonstrate 4 years' experience in each of these areas.
* 2 years' experience of working effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support achievement of organisational outcomes.
* 2 years' experience working in a communications, marketing or public relations role.
* 2 years' experience of effective use of social media and online media management to deliver positive outcomes for an organisation.
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