Communications Officer

Overview
We are seeking a Communications Officer to join our team. To produce and edit accurate, well-written online and offline content across diocesan platforms telling the Church’s story and its contribution to society. To support the Head of Communications in managing the digital and print presence of the diocese, including content management for our website and social platforms.

Duties

• To attend a wide range of events in the Diocese and create accurate and engaging content for our website and social channels building the diocese’s profile across new and existing platforms
• Collaborate with diocesan teams and partners to write and distribute press releases
• Work with other departments and stakeholders, enabling them to develop their communications and advising them on appropriate use of social media
• Manage updates for the diocesan website
• Dedicate time each week to drafting and reviewing parish communications where required, preparing and editing copy for fundraising bids and campaigns - including Planned Giving Drives and Capital Appeals.
• Work to ensure consistency of branding and visual identity across outputs and departments
• Support the Head of Communications with all the activities of a busy Communications team, including annual preparation of the Diocesan Directory and contributions to the National Directory

Experience

• Excellent written, editing, and proofing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas in an accessible way across digital and print platforms
• An awareness of communication strategies and digital trends with an excellent understanding of online and offline communications
• Experience of digital and print campaigns
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• Able to influence without authority, with the proven ability to collaborate across teams and work effectively with others
• Willingness to take photographs at Diocesan events (training will be given)
• Willingness to travel and work across the Diocese – driving is essential
• Self-motivated and able to manage own workload with a willingness to work outside ordinary office hours if required (Time Off In Lieu will be applied

If you are passionate about communication and eager to make a difference within our organisation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £17,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in WEST SUSSEX RH10 6RP

Reference ID: Communications Officer