COMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

Contact us:01395 487071jobs@swym.org.ukwww.swym.org.ukInformation PackCOMMUNICATIONSCO-ORDINATOROur vision and passion is that every child and young person in the South West wouldencounter Jesus, know him, and make a choice to live for more.Our main strategy is to place trainee children/youth workers with churches, local ministries andschoolswork projects throughout the region. We also resource local churches with trainingevents, and by running residentials and leadership development opportunities for young people.We hold to the following set of values, which guide and influence everything we do from ourtraining courses to our resources:Christ Centred LivingOur relationship with Christ comes first and ourwork flows out of worship, prayer and scripture.We seek to live lives of obedience, dying toourselves and walking in confession, forgivenessand wholeness together.Kingdom Focused MovementAs kingdom focused missionaries we believe inGod’s plan of the local church and aim to modelgenerosity through building partnership andcelebrating others.Servant Hearted CommunityWe choose to prefer one another in love, beingavailable and ready to listen and serve others. Wefocus on intentionally building relationships, andexist to resource and benefit others.Pursuing Excellence TogetherWe are committed to being lifelong learners,being and doing the best we can in God’s power.We aim to create a safe environment to makemistakes and grow; and whatever we do, workingat it with all our heart, “as working for the Lord”(Col. 3:23).WHO WE AREJOB INFORMATION PACKTo oversee SWYM branding and graphic design  To project manage marketing initiatives (e.g. marketing campaigns,annual prospectus, event flyers, exhibition stands, promo videos),including stakeholder engagement, art direction, managing deadlines,facilitating collaboration between teams, effective communication ofobjectives and expectations, and reporting to team leaders.  To project manage the production of SWYM merchandise.To manage the SWYM Canva account. To create templates for use bystaff for various publications.To be responsible for design of SPREE SW annual theme logo, GroupLeaders Guide, Programme, Map, Signage and Merchandise each June.To liaise with Moorlands College Comms to promote Moorlands SouthWest. To oversee monthly Comms over email to interested parties.To manage the SWYM recruitment budgetTo be responsible for SWYM presence at festivals and key events aspart of marketing communications strategy. Seek to increase newrecruitment leads through targeted advertising. To monitor trends to better utilise recruitment budget.To oversee SWYM social media strategy and presenceTo line manage the Social Media Co-ordinator including working withthem to develop strategy and campaigns and ensure we have agrowing presence on various social media platforms.To ensure a consistent branding and quality across all social mediachannels.To oversee website and IT systems development To be responsible for ensuring the SWYM web-site is engaging andup to date. To conduct an annual web-site review and manage theongoing development of the web-site, including application andbooking systems. JOB INFORMATION PACKTHE ROLEWe are looking for someone to oversee SWYM’s communications to those outside theorganisation. This will include developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating SWYM’smarketing & communications strategy. We are looking for someone with a passion for Jesus and for children and young people wholoves to find creative ways to share stories and reach new people. The successful candidatemust have experience in branding, communications and design and a passion for high quality endproducts. JOB INFORMATION PACKTHE PERSONEssentialA genuine passion for Jesus and making him known inchildren and young people’s lives.Experience in developing and delivering strategy formarketing and comms. Experience in graphic design and producing resources. Ability to share stories of faith in a compelling andinspiring way through text, video and other means.Experience of developing social media strategy for achurch/charity. Experience of web-design/editing.Ability to prioritise spending against budget.Ability to manage others and build good relationships.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to work to set deadlines.Ability to be self-motivated and set own targets. Desirable:Qualifications in Marketing/Graphic Design/Comms.Photography/Videography skills. Web-site development experience and experience ofmanaging systems for bookings and applications. Knowledge of applicable legislation, includingSafeguarding, Health and Safety, GDPR, inclusion ofyoung people.Full UK Driving Licence and use of own car.Salary:£30k full time equivalentContract:Permanent - 6 months probationHours:Part Time (16-20 hours a week negotiable) Location:SWYM Office for one day a week minimum with some home working possible.There will need to be some travel to promote, capture events/conferences etc...Responsible to:SWYM DirectorJOB INFORMATION PACK32 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)Employer contributions of 4% of gross salary to the SWYM pension schemeAnnual 24 hour SWYM Staff Day AwayBENEFITSTERMSAPPLYTo apply for this role send an email to jobs@swym.org.uk with your application form attached.The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 11 March 2026. Interviewswill be on Friday 13 March thth