Digital Media and Communications Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: MAGHERAFELT WOMEN'S GROUP LTD Support Magherafelt Women's Centre with digital content creation and circulation enhancing communications and key stakeholder engagement. This role is ideal for a person with an interest in media, design, photography, or administration who wishes to gain real work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the creation of digital content for social media, website updates, digital noticeboards, newsletters, parent communications, centre users and key stakeholders.
  • Support with the development of the organisation's brand and key messaging.
  • Take photographs and videos where permission has been obtained to support digital content.
  • Design posters, event flyers and information sheets using basic design tools such as Canva.
  • Assist with the preparation of digital documents, parent packs and staff materials.
  • Support the Centre Assistant with programme promotion and recruitment.
  • Assist with the promotion and organisation of events such as open days and special activities.
  • Monitor incoming messages and refer queries to the appropriate staff member.
  • Ensure all communications are professional, accurate and timely, complying with organisational policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Some experience in digital media, communications, or administrative work.
  • Basic computer skills, including email, internet use, and word processing.
  • Clear written and verbal communication.
  • Good teamwork skills.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Willingness to learn, take direction, and follow procedures.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding guidelines.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience using simple design software (e.g., Canva).
  • Basic experience in Excel.
  • Basic photography skills.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms.
  • Positive, enthusiastic, and friendly attitude.
  • Punctual and reliable.

Further Information

The Employer is: MAGHERAFELT WOMEN'S GROUP LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1755282
Job Sector
Secretarial and Administration,Media, Print and Design
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Magherafelt
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
19/01/2026
Closing date
27/02/2026
Worktime
Variable between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm (To be agreed on appointment)

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