Person Specification for Marketing & Communications Assistant

This person specification has been drawn up from the job description for this post and describes the knowledge, skills and attributes that are essential or desirable for the job

Criteria / Essential / Desirable
Qualifications & Training
(i.e. the level of education & professional development that the job requires) /
  • English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grades A-C
/
  • Marketing & Communications qualification

Experience
(i.e. the quality or quantity of different experiences that the job requires) /
  • Relevant experience in a marketing environment
/ Experience of -
  • writing corporate publications
  • maintaining websites
  • public relations
  • producing accessible information

Knowledge, skills & competencies
(i.e. the specific skills and knowledge that the person is required to bring to the job and the behaviour that is needed for effective performance) /
  • I.T. skills to include word processing, spreadsheets, email, windows-based information systems/databases, internet
  • Specific experience of using Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good organisation and planning skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good level of numeracy
  • Good decision-making skills
  • Good people management skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Good monitoring skills
/ Knowledge and experience of -
  • Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
  • Content Management Systems
  • Customer Relationship Management Systems
  • Google Analytics
  • Social Media
  • E-Newsletters
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photography
  • Audio/Video
  • Proof reading

General attributes
(i.e. aspects of the personality that are required to carry out the post effectively) /
  • Ability to be creative and innovative
  • Ability and willingness to learn new skills
  • Ability to work to own initiative
  • Ability to respond to and manage change
  • Ability to both work alone or as part of a team
  • Ability to be assertive when necessary
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels both internally and externally
  • Ability to represent the organisation in a range of forums
  • Ability to produce accurate work and pay attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads
  • Ability to set and manage deadlines

Other /
  • Ability to adapt role and hours to changing demands of the workplace
  • Ability to travel to different areas of the country as appropriate
  • Ability to spend some nights away from home

This person specification reflects the present requirements of the post and forms part of Walsingham Support’s recruitment package, along with a job description, terms & conditions of employment, information about Walsingham Support and other particulars. Once a person has been recruited, these documents collectively form the post holder’s contract of employment and, with their annual objectives, the means by which supervision, appraisal and support will be provided. In the light of regular appraisal discussions, the person specification may be reviewed and subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.

July 2015