We are recruiting a reliable and self-motivated volunteer to support our Communications and Research Manager with a general comms portfolio which would include internal comms, website maintenance and design, and press relations.
Responsibilities as agreed with Communications and Research Manager from the following:
- Support the development and implementation of an internal communications strategy that aligns with H4W’s goals and values.
- Create and distribute internal news, memos, and updates to keep staff informed and engaged.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication channels and suggest enhancements as needed.
- Assist in developing content for internal platforms (Yammer), emails, and bulletin boards.
- Identify and document issues with the website such as broken links, outdated content, and design inconsistencies.
- Collaborate with the communication manager and IT team to prioritise and address identified issues.
- Implement updates and changes to improve website functionality, user experience, and overall performance.
- Ensure the website is mobile-friendly and accessible to all users.
- Monitor website analytics to assess the impact of changes and make data-driven recommendations for further improvements.
- Stay informed about best practices and trends in web design and development to ensure the website remains current and effective.
- Draft press releases, to be confirmed by the Comms and Research Manager, and send out to H4W press channels.
- Help develop and maintain press contacts on behalf of the H4W Comms Team.
- Be aware of Comms calendar and develop appropriate press material in support of wider H4W periodic messaging.
This is a great opportunity for somebody with a keen interest in supporting women and who is looking to put into practice their social skills. Some additional benefits are:
- Experience of working in a supportive and professional environment
- Full induction, support and supervision
- Opportunity to develop new skills
- Relevant training opportunities (i.e. CMS, Media Channels, Data Protection, etc.)
You will learn what working in a small charity focussed on supporting vulnerable women is like. In particular you will learn some of the day-to-day and periodic routines that a small but busy comms team undertakes, and deal with the time pressures involved in working for Housing for Women.
- Computer literate and confident in the use of Microsoft applications and Social Media Channels (MS Office, Outlook, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc)
- Some experience in communications will also be advantageous but not essential
- Familiarity with website management and content management systems (CMS), such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal.
- Basic understanding of web design principles and SEO best practices.
- Experience with website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail
- Enthusiasm and passion for creating content and social media
- Reliable and self-motivated, able to take initiative
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good independent worker as well as a team player
- Reliable and flexible and able to think on their feet
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Personal commitment to the corporate values, vision and objectives of Housing for Women’s culture of continuous service improvement
- A keen interest in Gender Equality
- Evidenced commitment to equality and diversity
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