Communications Assistant

1 week ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Upbeat Communities Full time

About You.
Are you
passionate about communicating a message of hope and transformation that will engage current donors as well as recruit new supporters in financing our work to welcome and empower refugees and asylum seekers?

Are you a
team player who can work well with others, whilst also being a self-starter who can show initiative?

Are you
creative, with a flair for communicating in a way that is striking, personable and engaging?

Are you
meticulous in written communication, with a keen eye for grammar, spelling, and structure?

Are you
comfortable working digitally, embracing new developments in tech?

Are you an
exceptional communicator looking for a new challenge in a supportive, dynamic team?

If that describes you, then you sound like the perfect fit

Context of the role.

About us.


Upbeat Communities was founded in response to the needs of refugees arriving in the UK and the stories they shared of their lives and their journeys.

Through building relationships with those from refugee communities we were able to identify their needs and the best ways to respond.


One of the best resources a refugee can have to help them settle in their new home is a good social network.

Relationships and connectedness can help overcome the many challenges faced by those seeking refuge. With this aim, we want to help connect refugees into community.


Our name reflects our vision to see thriving, positive communities where refugees can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

We greet new arrivals with our
Welcome Boxes befriendingproject. We offer free
English classes and
community activities to help refugees (adults and children) integrate.

We empower refugees to rebuild their lives through
Host Derby (temporary accommodation),
mentoring (careers guidance) and the
UK Refugee Resettlement Scheme, which local authorities contract us to deliver.

We also empower the local community through awareness raising.

Our organisational values, lived out by our staff and volunteers, are:

We work to WELCOME. We create COMMUNITY. We are inspired to act with INTEGRITY. We exist to EMPOWER. We are committed to CREATIVITY. We run on RELATIONSHIPS. We are proud to be PROFESSIONAL. We have COMPASSION at our core.
Upbeat Communities' Christian ethos is the motivation for starting and the basis for our values. Jesus's primary message was 'to love your neighbour as you love yourselves'.

We seek to embody this by showing love and compassion to refugees who have been displaced by war, conflict, or persecution.

Many of our team are Christians but we are eager to build a team that is representative of the diverse nationalities, faiths, and life experiences of the communities we work with.


Main duties and responsibilities:

Content creation

  • Creating written and visual content for social media and our website.
  • Finding useful resources, articles, and news to be shared on our website, blog and social media.

Social media and website

  • Daytoday management of Upbeat's social media accounts including creating and scheduling content, replying to messages, and interacting with followers.
  • Updating the website with relevant images, statistics, and news.

Supporter stewardship

  • Following Upbeat's donations process, ensure donors are thanked in an appropriate and timely manner, and that all communications are logged on to our database (Donorfy).
  • Researching local fundraising or awarenessraising opportunities and events.

Other

  • Working with Upbeat's Communications & Fundraising Officer on largerscale fundraising campaigns throughout the year, as well as the communication of these campaigns.
  • Making an active contribution to the overall work of Upbeat Communities through team meetings, staff training, awareness and fundraising events, and any other appropriate activities.
  • Being committed to and working in accordance with Upbeat's values and ethos, as well as adhering to all organisational policies and procedures.

Person Specification:

Qualifications & Experience

  • Demonstrable experience of excellent use of the English language, particularly written.
  • Experience of a wide range of communications, marketing, and media.
  • Experience managing social media accounts.
  • Evidence of past written work that can be presented on request.
  • Experience of creative work e.g. graphic design, video editing or photography.
  • Confidence writing lively, compelling copy.
  • Experience of working collaboratively, especially in small teams.

Skills and attributes

  • Compassionate and excited to have the opportunity to work alongside refugees.
  • Team player who can work well in collaboration with others.
  • Excellent use of the English language, with a keen eye for grammar, spelling, and structure.
  • Creative.
  • Comfortable in connecting and networking with a wide range of people using a broad variety of communication methods.
  • Ability to speak a


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