Radiotherapy UK is the only charity dedicated to improving radiotherapy treatment throughout the UK. We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications and Engagement officer to join our small and dynamic team. Working closely with the Development Manager, you will take a lead on the delivery of the Communications and Engagement plan.
Part time: 30 hours per week but negotiable to increase
Package: £25-27k Full time salary (will be pro-rated to reflect part-time working)
Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 30th November
Location: Home based
At Radiotherapy UK, we believe that every cancer patient in the country, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to the best radiotherapy treatment available. We are the team behind national campaigns such as #CatchupwithCancer and #Radiotherapy4Life, delivering award-winning, high-profile campaigns that have led the way in highlighting key issues on national media and informing parliamentary questions, debates and policy. We support and provide trusted information resources for patients and the radiotherapy workforce. We are a small charity that packs a significant punch.
We are now looking to develop our team with a Communications and Engagement Officer. The right person will have ideally at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a charity setting. You’ll be able to demonstrate where you have successfully executed a communications and engagement plan previously. You need to be able to write to a high quality and in a way that is suitable for all types of communication, including social media channels and digital communication. You will be a good communicator, self-motivated and able to operate independently and deliver to an agreed plan.
Job Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the job are:
- Delivery of charity’s communication and engagement strategy
- Engagement with a broad range of charity beneficiaries
- Creation and delivery of multimedia patient information resources
- Social Media and fundraising engagement
Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Capabilities:
- Educated to degree level (or three years’ experience in relevant field)
- At least 2 years’ experience of working in a communications and engagement role
- Experience of supporting and delivering a successful comms and engagement strategy
To apply:
Please review the full job description here and if you wish to be considered for the role, send your CV with a covering letter highlighting your suitability to squinlan@radiotherapy.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 30th November.
Candidates selected for interview will be notified by Thursday 8th December and interviews will be held on Wednesday 14th December.
