Job Description

Job Title: Communications & Engagement Officer

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Hours:

15 hours per week (flexible, may include occasional evenings/weekends)

Salary:

26,000 FTE (10,400 actual for 15 hours/week)

Location:

Based at Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust office, with local travel across Southend and surrounding areas

About Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust

Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust has been at the heart of the community for over 50 years, supporting people before, during and after breast cancer. We raise awareness, educate people on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and provide vital one-to-one support and practical help to ensure no one faces breast cancer alone.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a confident, friendly and proactive Communications & Engagement Officer to help raise our profile locally and make sure our charity remains visible and accessible to the people who need us most.

This is a face-to-face role, not focused on social media management. Instead, you will be out in the community, building strong relationships with local press and media, representing Lady McAdden at community events, and forging connections with local organisations, businesses and groups.

Your work will help ensure that people know who we are, what we do, and how we can help. You will be a positive ambassador for our charity, telling our story and inspiring people to connect with us, support us and spread the word.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with local newspapers, radio stations, TV outlets and community press. Draft and distribute press releases, stories and case studies to secure positive coverage. Identify and attend relevant community events, fairs, talks and networking opportunities to represent the charity. Build partnerships with local businesses, schools, community groups and faith groups to widen our reach. Organise and deliver talks and presentations to raise awareness of breast cancer signs and symptoms and the support we offer. Work closely with the Operations Manager and wider team to identify and share good news stories and impact updates. Help to recruit and support volunteers and community ambassadors to spread awareness. Gather stories, feedback and images from the community that can be used to showcase our work (for the wider team to share online if needed). Be a positive, visible ambassador for Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust in the community. Maintain clear records of activities, contacts and coverage. Carry out any other reasonable duties to support the success of the charity.

Person Specification

Essential:

Experience in a communications, engagement, PR, community or similar public-facing role. Confident networker, able to build rapport and maintain positive relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tell stories that inspire and inform. Comfortable delivering talks and presentations to different audiences. Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently. Flexible with hours and willing to travel locally as needed. Good organisational and time management skills. Passionate about our mission and comfortable representing a breast cancer charity.

Desirable:

Existing contacts within the local media or community networks. Experience working in a charity or voluntary organisation. Experience supporting volunteers or community ambassadors.

What We Offer

26,000 FTE (10,500 actual for 15 hours). Flexible working hours. Company pension. Opportunities for training and professional development. Supportive, friendly team. Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the local community. Training and development opportunities.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you would like to join Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust and how your skills and experience match this role to emilym@ladymcadden.org

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.33 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Flexitime
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Expected start date: 18/08/2025