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Job description

The postholder will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of Victim Support NI’s internal and external communication activities. This will necessitate close working with Victim Support NI staff and volunteers, relevant media, stakeholder groups and to ensure that corporate communication activities deliver the strategic and operational plan, contribute to increased awareness of Victim Support NI and promote the issues facing victims and witnesses.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness of the role and function of Victim Support NI with external organisations, clients and the public.
• Work closely with the Policy and Communications Manager to raise awareness about the effects of crime and ensure that key issues affecting victims and witnesses are incorporated into our campaigning plans.
• Create captivating content for our digital communications to external audiences, including via Facebook, X and Instagram.
• Please see Job Description for full details.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A level standard or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year of demonstrable experience working in a communications function.
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• A minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable experience working in a communications function.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrable experience of writing press releases, news articles and blogs.
• Proven experience of creating captivating visual content for a variety of mediums including social media, email and websites.
• Previous experience of event management for an organisation or brand to support marketing and communications objectives.
• Please see Job Description for full details.

Desirable Skills

• Degree or equivalent in journalism, PR or marketing.
• Experience of using graphic design and animation software e.g. Photoshop, Canva etc..
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Further Information

Locations: Belfast Hub 73-74 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, OR Foyle Hub - 3 Strand Road, Foyle