Creative and Projects Officer
Manchester, Greater Manchester (with hybrid working)
About Us
Nationally significant and focused on a fair and equal society, we are the LGBT Foundation, a charity supporting the needs of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans.
Serving over 40,000 people each year, we provide information to a further 200,000 individuals online, making us one of the most significant charities of our kind in the UK. We help all LGBT people achieve their full potential and aim to be 'here if you need us,' living by our hashtag #EqualityWins.
We are now looking for a Creative and Projects Officer to join us on a part-time, permanent basis, working 18.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £23,319 pro rata
- Generous leave allowance (26 days' annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years' service) pro rata
- Sector-leading 10% employer's contributory pension
- Your birthday as a day's leave
- Staff counselling scheme
- Cycle to Work / Technology Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Office 'buddy' scheme for all new starters
- Free annual flu jab
- Free VDU eye care test
- Staff social budget
- Dedicated training budget for each member of staff and support with personal development plans
- Flexible working to support a healthy work/life balance (including time off in lieu and flexi-time)
- Relaxed dress code
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative individual with experience in communications, social media, or marketing to join our vibrant charity.
You'll have the chance to work on inspiring campaigns that amplify LGBTQ+ voices, drive positive change, and make a real difference to people's lives. We'll enable you to grow and develop in your career whilst maintaining the flexibility to achieve your other ambitions, goals and commitments.
So, if you're passionate about equality and creativity, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Creative and Projects Officer, you will support the Communications and Marketing team in planning and delivering impactful projects and campaigns.
You'll co-produce digital content, manage social media channels, and provide project support across a variety of creative activities, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Additionally, you will:
- Generate and source content for e-marketing, newsletters, and websites
- Work closely with the Creative and Branding Co-ordinator to produce innovative design and graphics
- Monitor social media channels and website updates
- Assist in planning and scheduling project timelines
About You
To be considered as a Creative and Projects Officer, you will need:
- Experience in communications, social media, or marketing
- Demonstrable design and creative skills using Canva, Adobe Suite, or equivalent
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with digital platforms, social media tools, and content management systems
- A commitment to championing equality and diversity
The closing date for this role is Monday, 11th November 2024 at 9am
Other organisations may call this role Social Media Officer, Digital Content Creator, Communications Officer, Digital Marketing Assistant, or Marketing Officer.
Webrecruit and LGBT Foundation are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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