Jimmy Mizen was murdered in a violent and unprovoked attack in May 2008 on a trip to his local bakery, the day after his 16th birthday. On that day his parents promised two things, that they would not be beaten by his death and that something good would come out of it.
The For Jimmy charity works closely with young people in schools, local communities and other institutions,sharing Jimmy's storyas a way of promoting a sense of community and self confidence in themselves. They are building a legacy of peace, giving young people the opportunity to turn away from a life of violence and crime and have hope for their future. By working with young people to create Safe Havens across London and providing valuable work experience and training in their charity cafes, the charity are dedicated to making ourstreets safer for young people and creating responsible citizens.
As a part of the For Jimmy team, you will be supporting the charity
in all aspects of its work.
Thank you
Bill Mizen
Chief Executive
Job title: Communications & PR Officer
Department: Fundraising and Communications
Reports to Head of Fundraising and Communications
Job Purpose/Summary
Support the Head of Fundraising & Communications at For Jimmy, to promote all aspects of the charity's work, including website content, social media, publications, reactive press & PR.
Duties and Responsibilities
Digital communications
● Responsible for For Jimmy’s website and digital content, ensuring the site is kept up to date, coordinating input from For Jimmy staff and volunteers, and managing any external development and maintenance agencies.
● Lead on social media content and management.
● Develop engaging content that convey For Jimmy’s messages to schools, funders and other stakeholders.
Press & PR
● Support the work of For Jimmy with media relations activity including reactive media statements, letters to editors and liaising with journalists
● Maintaining and developing relationships with press and media contacts known to For Jimmy
Publications and products
● Liaise with key staff & external consultant on all aspects of production of printed publications and products
● Edit and proof-read reports, articles and blogs.
Engagement and systems
● Support event management with communications planning and delivery
● Maintain and update systems including a contacts database; media log; website statistics; Twitter lists; and photo and video materials.
General
● Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
● Adhere to all For Jimmy’s policies and procedures at all times
● Actively promote and support the safeguarding of young people and children, observing and adhering to For Jimmy policies on safeguarding
● Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.
● Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.
● Demonstrate a commitment to on-going registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role.
● Demonstrate a commitment to on-going learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder
Person specification
Values, attitudes and behaviours
● Able to think creatively to solve problems and challenges.
● Proactive, flexible and responsive, working well in a team.
● Work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
● Willing and confident to assert views and constructively challenge others.
● A passion for For Jimmy’s goals and work.
Skills and abilities
● Excellent written and oral communication skills.
● Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
● Good organisational skills with the ability prioritise work effectively and to work autonomously.
● Able to use basic design software.
● Photography and video skills (desirable).
Experience, knowledge and understanding
● Experience of managing projects.
● Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
● Experience of writing for a range of audiences/outlets including websites and social media.
Job title: Communications & PR Officer
Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How assessedSkills / Abilities / Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
Able to provide excellent stewardship to supporters
Meticulous attention to detail
Able to build and maintain good working relationships with people
Able to prioritise, plan and organise own workload
Good IT skills including word processing, email and data recording/database use, including monitoring SEO/ Google analytics / Excellent written communications
Attention to detail
Sound information gathering and analytical skills. / CV / Supporting statement/ Interview / Presentation
Knowledge / In depth knowledge of writing for a range of audiences
Knowledge of fundraising publications and communications activities / Understanding of strategic planning. / Interview/ supporting statement
Qualifications,
training and education / Educated to A level standard or equivalent with a minimum GCSE English at grade B / Holds a relevant professional qualification
Member of a relevant professional body. / CV / Certificate of qualification / Test (as applicable)
Experience / Developing case studies for support
Has worked as part of a team / Minimum 2 years experience of working in a charity within a fundraising department
Supporting events both in-house and third party
Photograph/video editing skills / CV/Supporting statement/Interview
Other requirements
Job title Communications Officer
Salary £21,000 - £26,000 per annum
Annual leave entitlement 28 days (including 8 bank holidays) (currently being reviewed)
Notice period One Month (after six months of service)
Working hours 37.5 hours per week
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