Communications Officer at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester DT1 2JY, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 25

Salary

36483.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 24

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

No

Telecommute

No

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Digital Innovation, Visual Identity, Graphics, Presentations, Charity, Campaigns, Materials, Publicity

Industry

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Description

Dorset County Hospital Charity is seeking an experienced communications professional. The post-holder will be responsible for Dorset County Hospital Charity’s fundraising communications, promoting the work of the Charity, in particular our £2.5M capital appeal, to contribute towards meeting our fundraising goals.

The successful candidate will have prior experience of working as part of a communications/fundraising team, ideally in charity or health care sectors.

  • Work closely with the Head of Charity and DCH Charity fundraising team to ensure effective charity fundraising communications, ensuring agreed procedures are followed accordingly.
  • Take a proactive role to reaching audiences to communicate effectively with the public, fundraisers, staff and stakeholders.
  • Ensure effective communications, marketing and promotion of capital appeal activities, working with other colleagues as required, to maximise publicity and support for the capital appeal.
  • Produce fundraising stories for distribution via news releases to the media.
  • Design fundraising, digital and promotional materials using the Charity’s visual identity, such as leaflets, website, mailings, posters and presentations.
  • Plan, create and deploy social media content to promote Charity appeals, fundraising campaigns and events including graphics, photos and videos.
  • Generate new ideas and coordinate the development of digital innovation. Contribute clear, accurate and engaging digital content.
  • Maintain and update the Charity’s website and internal intranet (StaffNet).

Join our small, friendly and successful charity team raising funds in support of Dorset County Hospital. We have a flexible working policy including a hybrid mix of office and home-working.

The key responsibilities of the Communications Officer post include:

  • Work closely with the Head of Charity and DCH Charity fundraising team to ensure effective charity fundraising communications, ensuring agreed procedures are followed accordingly.
  • Take a proactive role to reaching audiences to communicate effectively with the public, fundraisers, staff and stakeholders.
  • Ensure effective communications, marketing and promotion of capital appeal activities, working with other colleagues as required, to maximise publicity and support for the capital appeal.
  • Engage with and provide communications support to the local community, local organisations and members of staff fundraising on behalf of Dorset County Hospital Charity.
  • Produce fundraising stories for distribution via news releases to the media.
  • Act as a point of contact for media queries and deal with appropriately in liaison with Head of Charity .
  • Maintain media coverage records.
  • Design fundraising, digital and promotional materials using the Charity’s visual identity, such as leaflets, website, mailings, posters and presentations.
  • Plan, create and deploy social media content to promote Charity appeals, fundraising campaigns and events including graphics, photos and videos.
  • Use online social media management platforms to schedule content, working with the Head of Charity and Income Development Manager to identify key communications activities.
  • Generate new ideas and coordinate the development of digital innovation. Contribute clear, accurate and engaging digital content.
  • Manage DCH Charity’s social media accounts to respond to any comments or requests in a timely way and make sure any issues are dealt with or escalated if necessary.
  • Use analytical tools to evaluate social media campaigns.
  • Maintain and update the Charity’s website and internal intranet (StaffNet).
  • Produce, proof-read and edit copy for internal and external communications and publications, translating complex messages into plain language.
  • Liaise with external suppliers as appropriate, including printers and other communications related suppliers .
  • Support internal communications campaigns, working closely with other departments and services.
  • Be prepared to work occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends, in line with DCHFT’s time off in lieu policy and flexible working policy.
  • Working at all times in compliance within the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, GDPR data protection legislation and agreed DCH Charity policies and procedures.
  • Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required, in agreement with the Head of Charity.
  • To at all times; act as a role model, representing the vision and values of DCH Charity and Dorset County Hospital.
  • Adhere to Dorset County Hospital Health and Safety policies at all times.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Head of Charity and DCH Charity fundraising team to ensure effective charity fundraising communications, ensuring agreed procedures are followed accordingly.
  • Take a proactive role to reaching audiences to communicate effectively with the public, fundraisers, staff and stakeholders.
  • Ensure effective communications, marketing and promotion of capital appeal activities, working with other colleagues as required, to maximise publicity and support for the capital appeal.
  • Engage with and provide communications support to the local community, local organisations and members of staff fundraising on behalf of Dorset County Hospital Charity.
  • Produce fundraising stories for distribution via news releases to the media.
  • Act as a point of contact for media queries and deal with appropriately in liaison with Head of Charity .
  • Maintain media coverage records.
  • Design fundraising, digital and promotional materials using the Charity’s visual identity, such as leaflets, website, mailings, posters and presentations.
  • Plan, create and deploy social media content to promote Charity appeals, fundraising campaigns and events including graphics, photos and videos.
  • Use online social media management platforms to schedule content, working with the Head of Charity and Income Development Manager to identify key communications activities.
  • Generate new ideas and coordinate the development of digital innovation. Contribute clear, accurate and engaging digital content.
  • Manage DCH Charity’s social media accounts to respond to any comments or requests in a timely way and make sure any issues are dealt with or escalated if necessary.
  • Use analytical tools to evaluate social media campaigns.
  • Maintain and update the Charity’s website and internal intranet (StaffNet).
  • Produce, proof-read and edit copy for internal and external communications and publications, translating complex messages into plain language.
  • Liaise with external suppliers as appropriate, including printers and other communications related suppliers .
  • Support internal communications campaigns, working closely with other departments and services.
  • Be prepared to work occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends, in line with DCHFT’s time off in lieu policy and flexible working policy.
  • Working at all times in compliance within the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, GDPR data protection legislation and agreed DCH Charity policies and procedures.
  • Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required, in agreement with the Head of Charity.
  • To at all times; act as a role model, representing the vision and values of DCH Charity and Dorset County Hospital.
  • Adhere to Dorset County Hospital Health and Safety policies at all times
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