Job Description

SWEDA is growing fast. Since the pandemic, the number of children, young people and adults who need our support has grown exponentially. We have responded by expanding geographically (into Bristol and South Gloucestershire, with plans for other neighbouring areas), developing our children and young people's services and investing in the development of a fundraising team.

In the past year, our fundraising and communications team has grown from two to four, and now we are looking for a part-time Communications Officer to help us raise awareness and engage support for our continued growth.

There will be occasional evening and weekend work, and the candidate will need to be in the office at least 1 day per week.

We are looking for someone who:

has experience in using social media and other communications tools to engage audiences effectively can create compelling stories and make them look good enjoys working as a team and winning the support of colleagues and collaborators in moving projects and campaigns forward has a good understanding of mental health and illness is full of ideas and able to work their own initiative is highly organised with an eye for detail is able to be flexible and responsive, because we are growing fast and applying a 'test and learn' approach which means what we do and how we do it is always up for change and improvement is proficient with social media platforms, design software and communications tools such as Canva, MailChimp, Meta Business Suite, and/or similar software
We are looking for a candidate who has the necessary skills and experience as follows:

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and post social media content Create and update website content Monitor and report digital communications performance Request and compile data, case studies and quotes from the SWEDA team Contribute to, format and distribute email newsletter Work with clinical colleagues to develop and publish new resources Write press releases, contact and liaise with media outlets Monitor coverage of Eating Disorders in the news and alert the team to relevant items Seek out data and research that supports our case for support Work with the fundraising and communications team to devise new campaigns and communications to spread the word about SWEDA and engage supporters and donors
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting the aims and objectives of SWEDA, demonstrating SWEDA's values in day-to-day work Complying with our policies and procedures Working positively and collaboratively with other team members Being respectful of client confidentiality and compliance with SWEDA's Data Protection Policy
PERSONAL QUALITIES

A positive and co-operative attitude Ability to juggle a varied and busy workload and meet deadlines Committed, diligent and reliable Creative thinker, a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges Integrity - being honest and ethical
To apply, please download the Recruitment Pack from our website and send your completed application form to admin@swedauk.org

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14,400.00-16,800.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shepton Mallet BA4 5BS