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Media and Public Relations Officer

London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£35,444 per year
Full-time
Permanent
This job is closed.
Job description

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an equal future for disabled people.

 

We are looking for a talented Media and Public Relations Officer to join Scope’s dynamic press office. 

 

Permanent, 35 hours a week

Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with working from home most of the time. 

 

The role 

This role is varied and offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and abilities. You will help us deliver our exciting new strategy (An Equal Future) as we position ourselves as a diverse, vibrant and proud campaigning organisation.

You will:

  • Use your media and public relations skills to help drive social change and join us to campaign for an equal future with disabled people.
  • Be heavily involved with our work to promote our Scope Awards that celebrate people and organisations that champion disability equality.
  • Be working on disability employment, and on the extra costs disabled people face.

 

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the Apply via Website link.

 

About you

We are looking for someone ambitious who:

  • Has worked in a press office environment and helped to deliver successful social change campaigns.
  • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate with stakeholders in a clear, meaningful and effective way.
  • Has the ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities.
  • Has excellent organisation and planning skills.

 

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills

​We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people. 

 

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

 

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

 

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
  • Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
  • Company pension 
  • Excellent training and career development 
  • Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
  • Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

 

How to apply

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Sunday 10 November 2024.

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form. 

The successful candidate will need to pass a basic DBS check.

 

Posted by
Scope View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size More than 1000
Posted on: 25 October 2024
Closed date: 10 November 2024 at 00:00
Job ref: REQ003666
Tags: Communications, Marketing, Project Management, Brand, Content Writing / Copywriting, Internal communication, Partnerships, Public Relations, Social Media, Events / Activities
This job is closed.