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Job description

Join Early Years the organisation for young children as Content & Digital Communications Officer Location: Early Years Headquarters, Belfast, BT12 6TA / Hybrid Working Policy in place Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4.30pm Tenure: Fixed term until 31 March 2029 Salary: NJC Scale, Point 23-27 (£33,366 - £37,035) per annum pro rata Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities. At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education. In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.

Responsibilities

• As Content & Digital Communications Officer, which is a key role within the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE team, you will be involved in content creation, both for the purposes of communications and professional learning.
• We are seeking candidates that are technically skilled, with a creative flair, that will be able to further shape and enhance the digital offer of the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE project.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field, and at least 1 year’s relevant experience in a communications, digital content or virtual learning development/support role within the last 5 years
• At least three years’ relevant experience in a communications, digital content or virtual learning development/support role.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications AND Experience creating basic visual or multimedia content (e.g. Canva, Adobe or video editing tools).
• At least one year’s experience of delivering training or supporting the delivery of training.
• A full current driving licence valid in Northern Ireland and access to a vehicle for official business, or access to a form of transport that will enable the applicant to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable Skills

• At least one year’s experience supporting content creation within the Early Years or Education sector.

Further Information

NJC Scale, Point 23-27 (£33,366-£37,035) per annum pro rata