Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: Cedar, Balmoral Training Resource Centre, 1 Upper Lisburn Road, Belfast
Salary: £29,540 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 25 hours per week
Agile Working Option available*
Purpose
To provide comprehensive support in the delivery of Cedar's Communications Strategy. This includes maintaining and updating Cedar's website, managing content across social media platforms, and assisting in the creation and distribution of both print and online marketing materials. The role will support our communications function with a particular emphasis on Cedar services, including coordination of promotional activities, events, and campaigns aimed at increasing visibility and engagement with the programme.
Benefits
* 20 days annual leave and 12 statutory days pro rata. Annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days (pro rata) after 5 years' service, and 30 days (pro rata) after 10 years' service.
* Agile working and working from home options promote well‑being and work‑life balance.
* Flexi‑time policy.
* Enhanced auto‑enrolment pension scheme: 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
* Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
* Westfield Healthcare Cashback scheme.
* Westfield rewards – access to over 600 retailer discounts.
* Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
Essential Criteria
* RQF level 6 / Degree or equivalent level qualification AND minimum of 1 year’s paid experience in a similar role.
* OR RQF level 4 or equivalent professional qualification AND minimum of 3 years’ paid experience in a similar role.
* Experience supporting communications, marketing or PR in a voluntary or community sector organisation.
* Experience preparing content for websites, e‑zines, print and social media channels.
* Experience of event management.
* Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and content management.
* Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Criteria
* Qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Communications or Marketing).
* Experience working with people with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups.
* Knowledge of the Community and Voluntary Sector.
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025 at 10am
Equal Opportunities Employer: THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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