Area Marketing and Communications Officer

Area Marketing and Communications Officer

locations

Bolton Treatment Service - Le Mans Crescent

time type

Full time

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Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR012525

Area Marketing and Communications Officer 

Location: Better Days Bolton, with travel to other services across the North West region four days per week and one day working from home.Working Hours: 37 HoursContract Type: PermanentSalary: 29,880 - £38,180

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you a passionate communicator with a flair for promoting community services and elevating the voice of lived experience? Do you want to be part of a national charity's communications team and make a real impact on people's lives?

Join us as an Area Marketing and Communications Officer in the North West, where you will play a vital role in promoting our community mental health and drug and alcohol support services and the voices of lived experience. This role is managed remotely by the communications team but is supervised locally by a senior member of the operational team.

Be a member of a vibrant marketing and communications community of practice, which shares learning and innovation and explores new ideas.

What you'll do 

As an Area Marketing and Communications Officer, you will have the exciting opportunity to:

• Craft compelling stories and secure coverage in local newspapers, spreading the word about our valuable services.

• Design eye-catching leaflets that showcase the life-changing support we provide to the community.

• Collaborate with communications partners in the councils we work with, amplifying our reach and impact.

• Spread the word, engaging with the community first hand by attending events, building meaningful connections.

• Harness the power of storytelling through campaigns, video and sharing inspiring experiences that touch hearts and minds.

• Build strong connections with a range of internal and external staff and partners

Why join us? 

As a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation, we recognise that our

people are at the heart of everything we do.

Our charity is committed to creating meaningful impact in the lives of

those we serve. As a values-driven organisation, we understand that our people are central to achieving our mission.

You will be an essential member of a nationwide charity's communications team, backed by Waythrough’s marketing and communications experts. As part of our peer community of local communications leads you will: exchange ideas, provide feedback and share best practices, nurturing growth, and collective success.

About you  

To seize this thrilling opportunity, you should possess:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, coupled with exceptional copywriting and creative writing skills.

• Strong administrative prowess, coupled with attention to detail in all aspects of your work.

• The ability to bring ideas to life through engaging written and visual presentations.

• A team player who can build strong connections with a range of internal and external staff and partners.

• Hands on comms experience or a qualification in Media/Communications (equivalent to NVQ level 4).

Join us and embark on a rewarding journey as a Marketing and Communications Officer.

Closing date for applications is 31 May at midnight and interviews for this role are expected to take place on 15th /16th /17th June.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

  Way to GoandAspirationsportals

• £500

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• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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