Communications Officer

PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Essential  Desirable

SKILLS

Highly organised, able to manage a multi-disciplined workload

Able to develop and implement communication plans and be responsive
to rapidly changing situations

Able to understand the complex needs of a range of stakeholders and
work collaboratively to find mutually beneficial solutions

Excellent communicator with a passion for storytelling

EXPERIENCE

Working with CRM systems, email marketing and analytical tools

Proven experience in a communications, marketing or media role

Creating video content, video editing, creating Reels etc.

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Experience working within a charitable or public sector organisation

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Storytelling and Social Media experience, designing and editing images

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KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Southampton voluntary sector

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional membership in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a
related field

Full UK driving license

CIRCUMSTANCES

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This post is based at our Head Office in Millbrook, Southampton. It will sometimes be necessary to
attend meetings and training at other locations.

The post is 28 hours per week to be worked flexibly within a hybrid role.
Flexibility in days and times worked will occasionally be required to allow for training and weekend
events.

Occupational requirement
Everything that SCM seeks to do is inspired by the message, life and example of Jesus. It is essential
that the Communications Officer is sympathetic with the ethos, aims and objectives of the Mission,
sharing the Mission’s values through their work.

Any offer of employment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and completion of a DBS
check. The successful applicant must have the right to work in the UK.

This post has a 3 month probationary period.

April 2026