Communications Officer – Internal Communications Lead

Permanent vacancy

Flexible location plus excellent benefits

Salary £28,000 pa inc. London weighting (London-based) or £25,330 pa (home-based)

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is at a key turning point in our fight for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition.

As Communications Officer you will be responsible for increasing awareness of cystic fibrosis and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust through effective working within the media landscape and key campaigns. You will be identifying and developing stories, and proactively pitching these to the media. As well as acting as the main point of contact for press and media enquiries. The role will include creating templates and activity packs for regional media to help raise awareness of the charity and its work.

You will also lead on all internal communications for the Trust including sourcing and writing content for the bi-weekly internal newsletter and arranging a series of internal engagement sessions.

We offer a flexible working approach and supportive team environment, and you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a busy team for future personal growth and development in communications and media management.

In addition to flexible working our benefits include 30 days annual leave pro rata and opportunities for learning and development.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from people with cystic fibrosis, disabled people, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and LGBTQI candidates.

Apply today

If this is for you, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the full role description and then complete the application form and equal opportunities form, and send your CV to [email protected]. 

Closing date: 10 October  

Please note: we are not accepting applications from agencies.

If you decide to apply for this role, you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work for us and we will need to check this.

 

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