Communications Officer

Job Title Communications Officer Employed byLive Here Love Here Reporting to Head of CommunicationsJob PurposeDeliver high impact communications for two key areas of work: the newly launched Climate Minds NI project, and the organisation’s ongoing environmental education work.Hours of business
Flexible business hours 8am-6pm. Core hours 10am-4pm.
Hybrid working policy, 2 days in Belfast office per weekLocationHome / Belfast officeHours / week37.5 (see below)Salary£28,135Contract type3 years fixed termApplication window Closes Thursday 8th October 9am
Interviews Wednesday 21st October, in person, in Belfast
Staff are contracted to work 37.5 hours. However, Live Here Live Here operates a 4-day working week of 30 hours with staff benefitting from a paid “non-working day”. On occasion you may be required to work on your non-working day. For further information please email jobs@liveherelovehere.org Live Here Love Here is seeking to appoint a Communications Officer to deliver high impact communications for two key areas of work: the newly launched Climate Minds NI project, and the organisation’s ongoing environmental education work.

Please note that this role is 50% Climate Minds NI (funded by the National Lottery Community Fund - Climate Action Fund) and 50% Environmental Education (funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs through the carrier bag levy). The post-holder will split their time equally between these two projects.

• Directly lead or support all communications activities relating to Climate Minds NI and Environmental Education.
• Identify storytelling opportunities in EE/ Climate Minds NI and find creative ways to tell these.
• Create relevant EE/ Climate Minds NI content for Live Here Love Here social media channels.
• Produce Climate Minds and Eco-Schools e-zines/ newsletters.
• Create graphic design content using Canva, and within brand guidelines.
• Produce reports, information publications and press releases as required.
• Develop relevant EE/ Climate Minds NI content for websites including myEARTH platform (www.myEARTH.org.uk ).
• Meet, and report on Climate Minds NI and Environmental Education communications deliverables.
• Attend and contribute to Climate Minds NI Monthly Management Group meetings.
• Develop and manage relationships with relevant partners, stakeholders and funders/ sponsors.
• Respond to all relevant communications enquiries and be responsive to current news opportunities.
• Assist with event preparation and associated communications/promotion.
• Commission and oversee delivery of external graphic design, videography, photography and print work.
• Any other duties as required.

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or two years’ relevant experience
• Excellent level of English language and proof-reading skills
• Strong interpersonal/communications skills with proven ability to produce effective content for different audiences across a range of media
• One years’ experience of producing digital communications including social media content, newsletters, and website content
• One years’ professional experience creating graphic design content, operating within brand guidelines
• One years’ experience’ working effectively with partners and/or stakeholders
• Developed ICT skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, social media platforms and Mailchimp
• Full current driving licence and access to a suitable means of transport to enable you to carry out the duties and responsibilities

Desirable

• Media relations experience
• Filming or photography experience
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector
• Knowledge of environmental matters

We ask applicants not to rely on AI tools when preparing their application, we want to see responses reflecting your own experience and voice, demonstrating your understanding and suitability for the role. The person appointed will work from our office in Belfast a minimum of 2 days per week and may work from home the rest of the week. You will also be expected to travel to events, photocalls, meetings etc as required.

IT support and hardware is provided for all staff to enable them to be efficient and effective in their work.
Live Here Love Here operates flexible office hours between 8am and 6pm, with core hours between 10am and 4pm. Given the nature of the work, this role requires flexibility to support communities at their pace and will involve some evening and weekend working. Flexibility for this is vital and time-in-lieu will be offered in return.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Live Here Love Here is a community focussed organisation with a commitment to reducing its impact on the planet. A key approach in achieving this is through Carbon Literacy training for all employees. This programme, delivered in partnership with the Carbon Literacy Project, raises awareness about the climate change challenge that we all face as well as the commitments we can make to behaviour change that will help reduce emissions.
New employees will be expected to attend Carbon Literacy training as part of their induction process and contribute to an ongoing dialogue within the organisation about how we can reduce our carbon impact and improve levels of sustainability.

AUTHORITY
All staff are expected to:

• Commission work only in line with company procedures and always obtain best value
• Refer any media interest or potential news stories to their line manager
• Operate within the organisation’s policies and procedures at all times
• Only commission marketing channels (especially print) in line with those agreed by the Chief Executive