Marketing and Communications Officer

Forward Leeds; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Job Details: Marketing and Communications Officer

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Marketing and Communications Officer - New Vision Bradford
Working hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with some weekend work when needed.
Location: Base location will be 10 Currer Street, Bradford BD1 5BA however additional travel will be required when needed.

About the role...
Join us as a Marketing and Communications Officer at New Vision Bradford, where you will play a vital role in promoting our community drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service. This role is managed remotely by the marketing & communications team but is supervised locally by a senior member of the New Vision Bradford team. Be a member of a vibrant Marketing & Communications community of practice, which shares learning and innovation and explores new ideas.

As a Marketing and Communications Officer, you will have the exciting opportunity to:

• Craft compelling stories and secure coverage in local newspapers, spreading the word about our valuable services.
• Design eye-catching leaflets that showcase the life-changing support we provide to the community.
• Collaborate with the councils, partners and key stakeholders which we work with, amplifying our reach and impact.
• Engage with the community first hand by attending events, building meaningful connections with those we serve.
• Harness the power of storytelling through video editing, sharing inspiring experiences that touch hearts and minds.
• Build strong connections with a range of internal and external staff and partners.

About you...

• A qualification in Media/Communications (equivalent to NVQ level 4) or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience and/or skills within Social Media.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, coupled with exceptional copywriting and creative writing skills.
• Strong administrative prowess, coupled with attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
• The ability to bring ideas to life through engaging written and visual presentations.
• A team player who can build strong connections with a range of internal and external staff and partners.

What can Waythrough offer you...
Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks

Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]