Marketing and Communications Officer

GAVO (Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations); Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job description

GAVO supports, facilitates and brokers positive change in the Well-being of people and communities through collaborative approaches

Marketing and Communications Officer
Permanent
Salary Scp 27 – 30 £27,731 – £30,765 pa pro rata
25 Hours per week (Work Pattern to be agreed)
Based in Caerphilly (with the requirement to work from regional bases when necessary)

About the role

The role of our Marketing and Communications Officer is to promote and implement the organisation’s marketing strategy. As the lead officer for GAVO publications and social media, the Officer will provide support to colleagues in all areas of communications to ensure consistency in the use of the GAVO brand. The post holder will ensure corporate standards for communications and publications are met and maintained. The officer will work with colleagues to obtain quality information, articles and case studies to support the marketing of GAVO. GAVO will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2027 and the role will be pivotal to ensuring maximum publicity and engagement.

About you

A creative and confident team player, the successful candidate will have key knowledge and an understanding of marketing and communications within similar organisations, have experience in developing and maintaining websites, generating content and use of appropriate web design platforms. Experience in a professional capacity of social networking sites such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram is also essential.

About Us

Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) is the longest serving County Voluntary Council (CVC) in Wales, supported by a Board of Trustees. We deliver our services across four Local Authority areas in Gwent; Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Newport. Our vision is to be the pivotal organisation that guides and drives a society where communities, individuals and organisations work together in a culture of equality, shared ownership, responsibility and support to build a sustainable future for all.

You will receive

• 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays plus an additional 5 GAVO holidays
• Pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• EAP/Well-being portal
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible working practices

GAVO is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Closing Date: 13:00 on 14 April 2025.
Interview Date: to be arranged.