About the role

The Communications Officer plays a key role in driving traffic and engagements through meaningful, user-informed content. We are looking for someone who will recognise and act on opportunities to raise the profile of The Carers’ Centre and the life-changing services we provide. You will be working for an innovative local charity which aims to make a positive, long-lasting impact on the lives of people it helps.

The role requires someone highly organised to create and deliver multimedia assets such as social media, email marketing, website copy and other marketing materials. As such, you will need to manage your time well and work to tight deadlines. The Communications Officer will be a key member of the Communications team for internal departments to promote key messages about the work of the charity, a team player is a must!

About you

You have experience of working in a communications role producing engaging and compelling content for social media, websites, and newsletters You are also extremely comfortable building positive relationships with various stakeholders. You have great copywriting skills and are proficient in editing and proofreading. You are a driven individual, able to report on digital channels regularly and make the necessary changes to improve engagement.

About us

The Carers’ Centre is a local independent charity with a big vision! We want to live in a community where unpaid carers are fully recognised, valued, and supported. By joining The Carers’ Centre, you are joining a team dedicated to helping families across Bath and North East Somerset when they need us most.

We provide trusted information, advice, and support to unpaid carers of all ages, enabling them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, stay in control of their caring role, and get connected with others in a similar situation to them. In addition, we work with the wider community to improve recognition and support for unpaid carers.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and at least two independent references.

We are committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.

Why join us?

• We want our employees to have more control over their work/life balance, that’s why we offer flexible start and finish times, as well as the ability to enjoy our beautiful riverside office which comes with free parking, and to work from the comfort of your home.
• With work/life balance in mind and the many caring roles we know people can experience, we make sure our policies work for families.
• By joining The Carers’ Centre, you’ll be part of strong and dedicated team, where collaboration and support is at the heart. We’re all in this to make the world a little better.
• As a small but powerful local charity, we rely on digital innovation. You’ll have access to a large suite of digital tools to support you to make the biggest impact in your role.
• As well as all this, you will receive a 5% pension contribution, generous sickness pay, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discounts through an employee discount scheme. In addition, you will also get an additional day of leave each year, for 5 years.