Job description
Communications Manager
Open Door
What we do
Open Door is the heart of Berkhamsted – a community and arts space where you can be active, creative and social, whatever your circumstances. We offer a wide range of activities, from workshops and exhibitions, to volunteering opportunities and other ways to make a difference. Or you can just come and have a cup of tea and a chat!
Tackling social inequality and isolation is at the heart of what we do. We enable everyone to connect and contribute, for their own wellbeing and that of the wider community.
How we do it
Our core values guide the way we work and the decisions we make as a charity.
The Communications Manager role
Aims of the role
What you’ll do
Skills and experience required
This is a freelance role – 10 hours a week at £10 per hour.
To apply
To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering email to Katie Jones at comms@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk
If you have any questions or would like to talk things through, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
The closing date for applications is Friday 26 March 2021 and we anticipate holding initial interviews in the following week.
Communications Manager
Open Door
What we do
Open Door is the heart of Berkhamsted – a community and arts space where you can be active, creative and social, whatever your circumstances. We offer a wide range of activities, from workshops and exhibitions, to volunteering opportunities and other ways to make a difference. Or you can just come and have a cup of tea and a chat!
Tackling social inequality and isolation is at the heart of what we do. We enable everyone to connect and contribute, for their own wellbeing and that of the wider community.
How we do it
Our core values guide the way we work and the decisions we make as a charity.
- We’re here for everyone We’re caring, welcoming and inclusive.
- We empower We provide opportunities to those who deliver and take part in our activities and services, and our staff, volunteers and supporters.
- We’re collaborative We unite the community, and work as a team with local people and organisations.
The Communications Manager role
Aims of the role
- Ensure everyone in Berkhamsted and the surrounding area knows about Open Door and the activities, opportunities and support we offer.
- Build Open Door’s brand as a community and creative hub.
- Support everyone who communicates on behalf of Open Door to do so effectively and consistently.
What you’ll do
- Develop messaging, plans and processes to ensure communications are co-ordinated, consistent, appropriate and on brand.
- Support the Open Door team to reach and engage people in the community who could benefit from our services, including the isolated and elderly.
- Manage and develop Open Door’s website, ensuring all content is up-to-date, accessible and engaging.
- Manage Open Door’s social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – to increase the sense of community, promote our activities/services and raise funds.
- Write monthly newsletters – email and paper versions – to engage supporters with our activities/services.
- Seek and respond to press/media opportunities to promote Open Door’s activities/services and raise our profile.
- Build relationships with activity leaders and exhibitors to cross promote classes and events.
- Assist the Fundraising Manager in promoting fundraising opportunities and thanking supporters for their contributions.
- Ensure all Open Door communications are clear, accessible and follow our brand guidelines, including supporting others who are communicating on behalf of the charity.
- Measure the impact of communication campaigns, to ensure the tone, content and approach is appropriate and effective.
Skills and experience required
- Experience of developing and implementing communication plans
- Writing and editing skills
- Basic design/layout skills (Canva etc)
- Experience of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of managing social media channels
- Experience of developing and championing brand guidelines
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
This is a freelance role – 10 hours a week at £10 per hour.
To apply
To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering email to Katie Jones at comms@opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk
If you have any questions or would like to talk things through, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
The closing date for applications is Friday 26 March 2021 and we anticipate holding initial interviews in the following week.