Job Description

Join our team as a Communications Officer

Are you a creative and enthusiastic communicator with a passion for digital media?

Do you want to use your skills to support a growing church movement and make a real difference?

We're looking for a

Communications Officer

to lead the planning, creation and delivery of digital communications and campaigns that support Elim's national ministry and mission.

As Communications Officer, you will:

Lead digital content creation across web, email, social media and intranet

Manage and develop Elim's online presence to increase engagement

Plan and deliver integrated campaigns for events, resources and initiatives

Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate and valuable content for church leaders

Analyse performance and drive innovation in digital strategy

Location:

Elim International Centre, De Walden Road, Malvern

Salary:

24,000 - 25,000 pa depending on experience

Hours:

22.5 hours (3 days) to 36.25 hours (5 days) per week.
This is a full-time role, with the option of a part time job share.
Please clearly state in your covering letter your preferred option(s).

Annual leave:

25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Contract type:

Permanent. Full time. Subject to a six-month probationary period.

Working options:

This role includes the flexibility of hybrid-working or remote working options, combined with visits to the office in Malvern.
The exact nature of this will be mutually agreed upon with the Communications Manager.

Additional benefits:

Free on-site parking
On-site dining room
On-site gym and outdoor summer swimming pool

As this role involves direct knowledge of Christian Ministry and you are expected to share the Christian gospel, a genuine occupational requirement exists for the post-holder to be a Christian who assents to the Elim basis of faith in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Please confirm this in your application.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Communications Officer will lead in planning, creating and delivering our digital communications and campaigns, supporting the delivery of Elim's communications strategy.

You will help maintain and develop our digital presence, raise our mission profile, and create content that drives engagement and response from our various audiences.

You will be responsible for planning, creating and editing digital content across our various communications channels, including:

website and intranet content management

regular email communications

digital content production

social media management

Working with your colleagues, you will create and update content on our intranet to ensure the delivery of accurate and valuable content for our church leaders.

You will contribute to and organise integrated marketing and communications campaigns to promote Elim events, projects, resources and services to specific audiences, including our Elim ministers, church leaders, church members and the general public.

ABOUT US

The Elim Pentecostal Church is a leading UK charity operating within the non-profit sector and is a growing church movement of hundreds of Christian congregations in the UK and Ireland.

Located in Malvern, the Elim International Centre is the base for Elim's ministry, training and administration departments, serving the denomination's churches and activities.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We seek an enthusiastic and experienced digital communications individual to promote the Elim Pentecostal Churches' ministry in the UK, increasing awareness and engagement with our external and internal audiences.

Our digital channels are essential for creating positive and personalised experiences for those who are engaged with the national ministry of Elim, so we are looking for a creative and passionate person to drive effective and innovative communications.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who is a fast learner and who has initiative. You will have demonstrable experience in website management and design (including editing HTML and CSS), and a passion for creating inspiring and engaging communications and digital assets.

You will be comfortable working with different types of electronic media and be familiar with creating, managing and updating website content.

As a highly organised self-starter with a flexible approach, you will have good attention to detail and efficiently plan and coordinate multiple tasks and projects.

You will be engaged by and committed to Elim's mission, vision and values, able to translate them into all aspects of your work, communicating them to a broad audience.

Essential skills and experience

Confident and competent writer with good communication skills

Demonstrable experience in a digital role, including management of web, social media, digital communications and email strategy

Knowledge and experience of Content Management Systems, creating and managing website content, along with search engine optimisation

Experience in working with HTML and CSS to create modern promotional and inspirational promotional web pages from our website templates

A clear understanding of how digital platforms contribute to an organisation's communications strategy and customer engagement

Experience working with email marketing systems and analytics

Experience working with social media, ideally in a business/organisation environment, creating and analysing engagement and effectiveness of campaigns

Highly organised and efficient, with attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines

Creative, innovative and passionate about digital communications

A strong work ethic with a commitment to Elim's aims and values

Enthusiastic and proactive, able to take the initiative and work autonomously

Excellent team-working and influencing skills

Desirable

A degree or three years of experience in a communications-related field

Experience in using Adobe Creative Suite software

Experience deriving actionable insights from website and digital data, Google and YouTube analytics, Meta Business Suite, etc

Knowledge of UK General Data Protection Regulation, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, Direct Marketing and Fundraising Regulations.

Experience in the use of Microsoft Office/365

Experience in people and project management

Experience in managing an online store and payment systems

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1 - Design & Content

Proactively create, edit and deliver various inspirational content for our digital channels that engage with existing audiences and attract new followers. This will include promotional web pages, images, graphics, videos and written content.

Coordinate intranet content production across departments to ensure department teams create, publish and manage accurate and valuable content to assist church leaders in being effective in their roles.

Keep up to date with digital content and social media best practices, identifying opportunities for new and improved ways to reach Elim's audiences, including creating new communication channels where appropriate.

2 - Digital Communications

Manage Elim's website, intranet and social media presence under the direction of the Communications Manager, generating and maintaining content by working with colleagues across the organisation.

Take a leading role in producing and scheduling email communications promoting news, features, resources, events and stories about Elim, including weekly updates to specific audiences.

Manage the day-to-day production of content across social media channels to create a personalised and positive experience, helping to develop an emotional connection with our followers, and building an active and responsive online community.

3 - Planning & Reporting

Analyse the organisation's digital communications performance and impact, generate regular reports and make recommendations for improvements.

Assist in developing and producing our communications plan that helps deliver the organisation's objectives and various department ministries.

Contribute to developing and delivering new social media strategies that increase engagement across our digital channels and grow our social media audiences.

4 - General

Provide copywriting and editing support across our internal and external communications to maintain a consistent tone, style and messaging across all outputs.

Act as a 'brand guardian' with other communications team colleagues.

Ensure all our digital communications channels meet all current legal requirements.

Undertake any other duties the employer may require helping achieve our organisational aims.

This is an outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Communications Officer. It is not an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the organisation's changing needs. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel this role might be right for you and have the qualities we seek, please email your application to

Alison Dunsmore, HR Manager

or visit the

Indeed website

atuk.indeed.com/cmp/Elim-Pentecostal-Church

Your application should comprise of the following things:

1. A full CV

2. Links to recent examples of relevant digital projects you have created. Eg web page design, written communications, emails, graphics, etc, with a summary explanation of the work.

3. A personal statement outlining your motivation, relevant experience and how you meet the essential skills, experience and requirements listed in this person specification, your preference for a full-time or part-time role.

4. In your covering letter, please confirm:

o your right to work in the UK,

o your interest for a full time role, a part time role or either.

o as this role involves direct knowledge of Christian Ministry and you are expected to share the Christian gospel, a genuine occupational requirement exists for the post-holder to be a Christian who assents to the Elim basis of faith in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Please confirm this in your letter.

If you do not provide these, your application will not be taken further.

Please contact Alison Dunsmore - HR Manager

alison.dunsmore@elim.org.uk 01684 588937

Elim International Centre, De Walden Road, Malvern WR14 4DF

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 24,000.00-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you wish to work part time ? Do you wish to work full time ? Have you included the required covering letter and examples of your work with your application ?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Malvern WR14 4DF