Mustard Tree helps people to change their lives, secure better accommodation and economic wellbeing. Our focus is tackling both the causes and consequences of poverty and homelessness.

Role Purpose:

You will plan and execute communication plans both internally and externally, as well as be responsible for producing appropriate marketing materials, cases for support and management of the charity website. This will also involve coordination of relevant events, as well as being the contact point for all press enquiries.

You will also develop and maintain partnerships with corporate supporters, involving them in our work. In addition to fundraising, you will work with partners to develop avenues for Freedom trainee work placements, in-kind support and volunteering.

What you will be doing: Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of communications mediums, such as regular email

  bulletins, website and leaflets and work on the layout of content.

• Management of digital infrastructure, social media strategy and advertising and promoting

  job vacancies internally and externally.

• Delivering and co-ordinating on a small number of events, both internally and externally as

  required.

• Manage press enquiries and be the contact point for all PR.

• To proactively undertake detailed research into each of your corporate prospects to better

  understand their strategic priorities/key drivers and to enable Mustard Tree to robustly seek

  to engage in a meaningful relationship with them.

• Visit new partners and be able to deliver successful presentation and pitches in order for

  Mustard Tree to be selected as a charity partner.

• To continue delivering work placement opportunities to Freedom Project trainees with

  existing Corporate Partners and develop new opportunities where possible.

• Produce appropriate marketing material, cases for support and other promotional material to

  build relationships with corporates, support appeals, events, and campaigns.

• Manage regular groups of corporate volunteers to engage them with Mustard Tree’s work

• To work with colleagues and staff in other departments to optimize potential corporate

  partnerships.

• To evaluate and record the success or otherwise of each partnership, demonstrating and

  sharing learning.

• Prepare and write regular progress reports to companies as required – ensuring that

  information is clearly and accurately presented and produced in a timely manner.

• Ensure effective administrative services to support and monitor our fundraising activities. This includes mail-merging, ensuring income is recorded accurately, mailing documents and thanking donors.

• To maintain accurate and up-to-date records on our CRM system, Thank Q so that the relationship can be tracked and monitored.

General Work duties:

• Support beneficiaries to develop ‘work ready’ skills and behaviours i.e. confidence, punctuality,time management, communication, teamwork and initiative

• Overseeing and working within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures

• Supporting other staff and departments and providing practical relief cover for work-streams

• Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required

• Leading by example, embodying Mustard Tree cultures and values and representing the

  charity with external partners

• Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day to day

  activities including recycling and supporting ‘paper-lite’ practices

• Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation

What we are looking for: Person Specification

Essential:

1. Experience in planning and implementing communications strategies and marketing materials

2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in presenting to different audiences as well as press management

3. University Degree in complementary field or equivalent experience

4. A proven track record of securing funds from companies, winning new business and knowledge of other areas of fundraising

5. Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills

6. Proven ability to work on own initiative, meet objectives and tight deadlines under pressure

7. Enthusiastic and willing to work flexibly including some early evening and occasional weekend work

Desirable:

8. Understanding of the impact of homelessness, poverty and social exclusion

9. Line management experience

Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pro rota depending on experience

Working pattern: 21 hours per week  

Contract type: 12-month fixed term contract

Some evening and weekend work will be required 

What we are looking for:

The purpose of this role is to tell the Cathedral story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people, history and building to engage, inform and inspire. You will assist with a variety of external and internal communications to support the work of the Cathedral. You will understand and be sympathetic to the work of the Catholic Church, be passionate about supporting the work of the Cathedral and the parish community.

We are looking for an experienced Communications Officer who can prioritise and adapt quickly. The right candidate will be both self-motivating and able to work with and engage a diverse range of colleagues and volunteers. It is important that candidates can show creativity and initiative, and are able to demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

The successful candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level
• Have sympathy for the mission and values of the Diocese of Salford
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to write in a variety of styles, depending on audience
• Experience in creating effective communications material, including press releases
• Experience in creating content for social media channels
• Have an ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people and to build positive working relationships

The nature of the duties of the successful candidate are that it will inevitably on occasion be necessary to work outside designated hours as the demands of the role require.

The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note, there is no occupational requirement to be a Catholic to be eligible for this post. 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 9th March 2020

Interview Date: Tuesday 31st March 2020

To download an application pack, please visit our website:

If you wish to discuss the role or for more information on this post, please contact:

Hannah Howard - Human Resources Manager

Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP

Telephone: 0161-817-2222 

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