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We are looking for Five Local Communications Support Officers to join our amazing Media Relations team.
Location: Homebased -within the region of London, West Midlands and North West
Salary: £26,918 per annum, Band D, Level 3.
Term: Fixed Term - 18 Months
Working Hours: 35 hours per week - Will need to visit Gilwell 6/8 times per year
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
About the Support Officer Role:
As Local Communications Support Officer you’ll play a key role in a busy team, being a vital link between on-the-ground volunteers and the UK-wide communications staff team based out of Gilwell Park, in Chingford Essex. You will be working with staff and volunteer teams in local communities. You’ll train and support volunteers with communication that helps attract new adult volunteers and young people to form new Scout groups. You will be supporting, motivating and working collaboratively with teams of volunteers to increase Scouts’ visibility locally.
What we are looking for in our Support Officer:
Proven ability to work with volunteers and support training and development
Confident verbal communicator who can negotiate and influence ideas
An awareness and understanding of socio economic barriers faced by minority communities that may impact engagement
You have experience of supporting and developing volunteers, with an understanding of communications.
Experience of building trusted relationships in a community
Experience of collaborating in diverse teams of people who are not all in the same location
Motivated to learn, can absorb information quickly and accept and act on constructive feedback
An approachable personality who responds to stakeholders needs
Adaptable and flexible in responding to changing priorities and feedback
Key responsibilities as our Support Officer:
Work in partnership with volunteer teams to support and motivate them develop the profile of Scouts in their communities, especially with new audiences
Deliver local communication campaigns to support new Scout Groups opening
Give training and guidance on social media, media relations, and local advocacy
Seek out inspiring stories about Scouts. Research and develop these stories, write press materials and create social media content, and pitch the stories to the most appropriate community media outlets.
Support local and regional communications campaigns focused on the opening of new Scout Groups
Champion effective communications practice and help volunteer teams learn from each other, and share your insights with the UK-wide team
Support the broader work of Scouts, including attending monthly collaboration days at Gilwell Park, out of hours working and travel in the UK as required.
Undertake other duties or special projects as defined by the Media Relations Manager.
As our Support Officer in return, we offer you:
Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
25 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 28 days after two years, then increasing again to 32 days after five years (and we don’t insist you go camping)
Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
Three extra days over Christmas (that’s our gift to you)
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Flexible working hours
Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
Study and volunteer leave
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Tuesday 1 August 2023
1st stage Interview will be held online via teams and then a face to face W/C Monday 11 September 2023
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
