Communications Assistant

4 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom The Duke of Edinburgh Award Full time

This is a Part Time opportunity 21 hours per week
- We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove to yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back._
- Do you want to be part of that?_

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive and effective communications assistant to join the small yet ambitious DofE Scotland team.

To support with communication activities, such as maintaining webpages, gathering case studies, supporting social media content, and creating newsletters in line with the DofE’s brand, tone and writing guidelines.

**The role will involve**:

- liaising with the DofE central Strategy & Engagement Team
- Assisting with the organisation of annual events and conferences.
- Photo, video and website editing.
- Support the smooth running of the DofE’s operations in Scotland.
- Provide a high level of administrative and customer support to all stakeholders.

**We’re looking for someone with**
- Energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for people.
- Knowledge of using social media in relation to community or business accounts would be desirable.
- Knowledge of using video/ photo and website editing software
- Knowledge of using a mailing software
- Excellent organisational skills to manage priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to learn.
- Great collaboration and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-focused mindset and the ability to take independent initiative.

We are empowering, inclusive, dynamic, and always looking for ways to increase the positive impact of our partnerships for young people.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, Heath care cash plan, life assurance, attractive holiday package, ongoing training, and an employee assistance programme.

**Closing Date**: 14th March - Midnight

**First Interviews**: 28th & 29th March to be held via Teams.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

The DofE charity works with organisations across the UK to help young people gain essential skills, experience, confidence and resilience to successfully navigate adult life.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1EU

**T**:01753 727400**

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