Alabaré are a charity supporting vulnerable, homeless and marginalised people. We help them transform their lives, providing accommodation and helping them gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to live a fulfilled life.

We value our staff and volunteers, and especially appreciate the diverse perspectives and backgrounds people bring. We invest in our people and have excellent opportunities for learning and training. We also have excellent opportunities for development and growth.

Alabaré are looking to recruit Senior Press and Media Officer based in Salisbury.

Job Specifics:

Hourly rate £15.13 rising to £16.05 after completing a successful probation period.
Full time annual salary of £29,503.50 rising to £31,297.50.
37.5 (negotiable) hours per week working Monday - Friday (negotiable) with occasional evening and weekend to cover an event

Benefits:

Double time on nominated bank holidays.
Minimum of 24 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays.
Paid travel time with mileage paid at 45p per mile.
NEST Pension.
Where applicable, Sleepovers are paid at a competitive rate of £70 per sleep.
Excellent accredited training.
Refer a friend scheme, £150 on joining and a further payment of £150 after 6 months service.
Flexible working (where possible).
Sickness allowance after 6 months service.
Employee Assistance Programme - Mindful employer.

In return for this, we are looking for someone who has:

The ability and confidence to successfully pitch stories both nationally and regionally, based on your experience and understanding of journalist requirements and media organisations.
Be able to present a portfolio (or equivalent evidence) of successful press coverage achieved.
Excellent knowledge of GDPR and the law around sharing personal data.
Knowledge of Code of Fundraising Practice and legislation relating to fundraising.
Ability to write successful copy for multiple communication channels, with the knowledge and ability to adapt your writing to best fit the channel/audience and maximise reach.
Able to create paid for digital advertisements which grow reach and engagement within key audience demographics.
Excellent analytic, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
Proficient in the use of word-processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, databases, website updating and monitoring software, social media and research tools.
A Willingness to learn.
You must be currently resident in the UK.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
You must be confident working as part of a team and on your own.
Excellent communication skills.
Can maintain professional boundaries at all times.
You must be friendly and well-organised with an excellent work ethic.
Car driver essential with access to a road worthy vehicle and business insurance.

Alabaré are committed to ensuring the well-being and safety of all our service users, this includes developing, implementing and maintaining effective recruitment policies and procedures to promote the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Before commencing employment, the HR Department undertakes pre-employment checks on all applicants who have been offered a job with the Charity. These checks include an Enhanced DBS, which will be renewed every 3 years, the right to live and work in the UK, as well as two satisfactory references.

All staff will be required to complete training on Safeguarding Adults and Young People within their first week of employment.

Remember, reporting bad practice is good practice.

Closing date for applications: 9th December 2024

Interview dates: 17th - 19th December 2024

Please note we do not offer sponsorship.

Please visit our website for more information on our benefits and to download an application form. www.alabare.co.uk/who-we-are/jobs

All applicants are required to complete an application form and submit a covering letter.

Disclaimer

Please note you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret that we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful. Thank you for your interest in Alabaré.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £15.13-£16.05 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Application question(s):

Are you based in the UK?

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence with access to a road worthy vehicle. (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/12/2024

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