We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our team to work with District leaders to develop the District’s digital presence and deliver our communications strategy. You’ll be creating content to showcase the work of churches and Circuits within the District as well as District-led initiatives, and building connections across the district using digital and print media. The ideal candidate will be some someone with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail who can help get our message out to a wide audience. The main responsibilities of the role include: Creating content for social media, scheduling posts and monitoring performance. Taking a lead on ensuring that all communications are on-message and fit with our brand guidelines. Monitoring of social media engagement and replying to communications enquiries with support from the wider team. Maintenance of the District website, including writing copy, uploading and maintaining content. Collaborating with colleagues to collate and prepare content for print publications such as newsletters. Producing and sending a regular e-newsletter to subscribers via MailChimp. Ensuring that all communications are accessible for a wide audience, including those using assistive technology. Maintenance of a library of photo and video content. Production of marketing materials, including banners, branded merchandise and similar. Providing regular reports to the Communications Strategy Group. Working with colleagues to develop internal communications such as staff newsletters. Carrying out any other duties commensurate with the role as agreed by the line manager. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment The West Midlands Methodist District is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Any job offer will be subject to the completion of safer recruitment processes including review of references and a DBS check. How to Apply Applications should be submitted electronically in Word format by email before the closing date and time. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 10th October at 12 noon Interviews to be held: Monday 20th October Start date: as soon as possible