Communications Manager

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Job description

It is an exciting time to be joining the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA), we have a new five-year strategy which will support and accelerate efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis globally within ten years. Alongside the new strategy we have a new brand, a new website and a new suite of exciting campaigns, programmes and events. Communications is a key pillar of our work; the lack of awareness of hepatitis is costing people their lives. If you want to join a small, ambitious and dynamic team that works at a global level to make a difference, then this role is for you. We are looking for someone to work closely with the Head of Communications and other key staff, to position the organisation and the hepatitis cause within the global hepatitis landscape and the wider health landscape. Key to our strategy are the stories of the people and communities affected by viral hepatitis.

The successful candidate will deliver high impact multi-channel global campaigns, develop case studies and communicate the work of WHA to key stakeholders. We are looking for a communication all-rounder with skills across web development, copy writing, marketing, design, video and social media. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, creative problem solver ready to turn their hand to a wide range of projects.

In return you will receive a competitive salary and annual leave allowance as well as the chance to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by viral hepatitis.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work effectively with Head of Communications to develop high-impact communications strategies

Support the development and delivery of successful campaigns including World Hepatitis Day (WHD) and NOhep

Generate content and case studies for external communications channels

Management of WHA and NOhep social media accounts

Develop and update the WHA suite of websites

Develop regular email communications

Copyrighting, sub-editing and proof reading

Design social media graphics, reports, magazines and infographics

Manage third-party suppliers and consultants

Manage campaign-specific budgets

Monitoring and evaluation

Assist the Head of Communications with press releases and media relations

This job description does not form part of the contract and may be amended to suit the changing needs of the service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Communications Manager

The Communications Manager works across multiple projects and needs to be able to turn their hands to a range of tasks, they are a self-starter and a problem solver, utilising their skills to create a variety of engaging content. Experience

Substantial experience working in a marketing/communications/PR or similar environment

An understanding of membership organisations or the not-for-profit sector

Experience working in and/or an understanding of global health and international development

Proven history of developing and implementing communications strategies

Managing suppliers to ensure they deliver on time, to budget and specification

Managing organisational social media

Skills and abilities:

Clear, precise and engaging writing skills; including experience of producing articles, reports and blog content

Design skills with a good knowledge of the Adobe suite

Web management skills with experience of Wordpress

Clear attention to detail with accurate proof-reading skills

Social media content generation and management skills

Proven ability to manage complex projects from start to finish

Creative thinking capability and the confidence to input with own ideas

Confident communicating with people from different cultural backgrounds

Confident in using online analytics to assess effectiveness of campaigns on a regular basis and using feedback to inform future campaigns