Communications and Events Coordinator

Carving out a career in communications? Looking to build on the experience you already have? Interested in how we can make public services better? 

iMPOWER is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join us as Communications and Events Coordinator.

This new role will support the company’s ambitious plans to grow iMPOWER’s public impact and profile. Sitting within the communications team and working with all staff right across the business, the Communications and Events Coordinator will be responsible for managing a range of activities, including the company’s social presence, website content, newsletters, external events and media relationships.

Working closely with the Communications Manager, this position will give you the opportunity to strengthen existing skills in the operational aspects of communications, as well as broaden your experience on the strategic side.

This is an exciting role for someone who is proactive, organised, has strong attention to detail, good writing skills, creative flair, and is interested in sharing iMPOWER’s impact in improving public services.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring news websites and sector publications, tracking trends and spotting tactical opportunities
• Contributing to the development and delivery of communications plans for iMPOWER publications and events
• Uploading blogposts and other new content to website
• Preparing and scheduling social media content (principally Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Preparing iMPOWER’s external fortnightly newsletter, iNSIGHT
• Collating iMPOWER’s staff newsletter
• Collating and monitoring metrics
• Managing mailing and distribution lists
• Project managing the development of new content such as reports and video case studies
• Planning and organising logistics for external events, and assisting at events as required  

Skills & experience

• Work experience or a Bachelors degree in public relations, marketing, communications, media or other relevant field
• Relevant work experience desirable
• Working knowledge of (or aptitude for learning) relevant software including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), MailChimp, Wordpress and Adobe CS
• Interest in public services, local government and healthcare
• Excellent verbal and written skills 
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team

Hours: Full time, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Location: City of London, near Liverpool Street Station

Salary: £23,000 per annum 

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave per year
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income Protection
• Medical and dental insurance
• Gym Subsidy
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Discounts at a variety of high street retailers
• Regular training and development opportunities, including a personal development budget
• CSR days
• Regular team socials and celebrations  

To apply, please email [email protected] with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

Please be aware the closing date for all applications to this vacancy is Monday 26th November 2018, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 3rd December.