Please note that this is not a remote job.
Office based, part-time 12 hours per week. Salary is £25,927FTE (pro rata £ 8,624 pa)
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing each of the points in the person specification to [email protected]
Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.
About the Renewal Programme
The Renewal Programme is a well-established and respected local charity based in the London Borough of Newham. We support those who are facing multiple challenges – they might be a carer, migrant or refugee without access to public funds, suffering with homelessness, experiencing poverty, or unable to communicate in English. We empower people to reach their full potential through offering advocacy, education, temporary accommodation, and a wide range of positive activities. We support over 3000 people a year and have been working with Newham communities for over 50 years.
Our vision
Our vision is of vibrant and integrated Newham communities where everyone has access to suitable jobs, homes, health and education.
Our mission
Our mission is to stand alongside those who struggle by inspiring hope and offering opportunities for connection, growth and progress.
Our values
DIGNITY Treating everyone with kindness and respect.
INCLUSION A community where everyone belongs.
COLLABORATION Working together to achieve more.
EMPOWERMENT Co-creating opportunities for positive change.
About the Role
Purpose
The Digital Marketing and Communications Assistant will work closely with the Digital Communications & Marketing Lead to develop external communications (social media, newsletters and media communications) as well as internal communications
Main duties and responsibilities
- Work closely with the Digital Communications and Marketing lead to produce engaging digital content (both visual and written) that promotes the charity’s on-the-ground delivery across all major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and any other accounts deemed necessary, as well as in our monthly newsletter.
- Assist with generating media coverage through writing and preparing press releases.
- Identify key influencers and audiences who are interested in the work of the Renewal Programme and actively engage with them across social media channels.
- Maintain, update and improve the organisation’s website as instructed by the Comms and Marketing lead.
- Keep abreast of relevant current affairs in order to be able to write engaging and up to date content, responding to societal events and developments.
- Analyse data to improve marketing performance in line with communications strategy, as instructed.
- Liaise with a range of colleagues across all departments to ensure that internal communications are smooth and efficient, and that external channels reflect developments and activities in real time.
- Assist colleagues across departments with comms related queries and tasks such as capturing photos and videos of projects and events. Support the collection of information and content for case studies and project proposals, and other marketing purposes.
- Assist with event organisation tasks, such as conducting venue and other event research, and assisting with the set-up of equipment, materials and stands.
- Assist with other existing and ongoing communications, fundraising and partnership efforts as required.
General Responsibilities
- Always adhere to the Renewal Programme’s Policies and Procedures. In particular, maintain records according to the Confidentiality and Data Protection Policy and uphold the Renewal Programme’s Equal Opportunities Policy of anti-discriminatory practices across all services. Adhere to Health and Safety and Safeguarding regulations and policies.
- Be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement and development.
- The post holder will be expected to carry out other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the post as may be reasonably requested from time to time and demonstrate flexibility in all areas of his/her work.
Person Specification
Essential Skills
- Confident communicator, both orally and in writing.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive in evaluating own performance and take action for improvement.
- Have a strong attention to detail and an enthusiastic ‘can do’ approach.
- Excellent IT skills – especially MS office package.
- Excellent design skills, including the ability to create engaging graphics using Canva and a clear understanding of brand identity.
- Strong copywriting skills.
- Demonstrable experience in website development, social media content creation and digital marketing.
- Commitment to promoting equality and diversity
The Recruitment process
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing each of the points in the person specification to [email protected]
Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.
The deadline is 10/06/2025
The selection process will consist of
- Shortlisting based on competences matched to the person specification and the JD
- Competence based interview and work-based test
Provisional job offers are conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references, one of which must be from current or most recent employer, and a DBS check.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £25,927.00 per year
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- Digital marketing: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/06/2025
Expected start date: 06/07/2025
