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Media and Communications Officer Position

We, at the Marie Collins Foundation offer a cohesive approach to addressing the recovery needs of children, and their families, who suffer technology-assisted child sexual abuse (TACSA). We are a charity dedicated to supporting victims of TACSA on their recovery journey to go on to live safe and fulfilling lives.

MCF is leading the way both nationally and internationally when it comes to responding to the recovery needs of a child who has been the victim of technology-assisted child sexual abuse (TACSA). We support a client base as well as professionals who work with young people through training, mentoring, and promoting the sharing of best practice. We advocate for victims and survivors by lobbying and sharing our expertise with government and policy makers to improve safeguarding responses for victims and their families. We work tirelessly with survivors promoting their voice to influence change at local, national and international level.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and driven person to join us as a Media and Communications Officer, which offers the successful applicant an opportunity to help influence the reach of the organisation. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead the development and delivery of MCF’s media and communications activities to build and maintain a consistently high and positive media profile for the work of MCF, driving brand awareness, building loyalty and promoting MCF’s activities to support our mission and strategy. This role will have a strong focus on supporting MCF’s Lived Experience Group in elevating the voices of victims and survivors through creative communications in line with the Advocacy Strategy.

Location: This role is primarily home based with some time spent working from our offices in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. There will be occasional travel to meetings in other locations across the country.

Salary: £24,675 - £28,875 pro rata

Working Hours: This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours a week) with opportunity for flexible working and/or condensed hours by agreement. The pattern of hours may vary according to operational needs and travel requirement where appropriate.

Contract type: 12 months fixed term subject to a probationary period of 3 months. The post requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Sunday 30th March 

Interview: Virtual interviews will take place on Wednesday 9th April

You can download the application pack below. For further information or an informal discussion, please email admin@mariecollinsfoundation.org.uk or call Megan Hinton on 07393033596. Applications must be made by completing the application form, CVs will not be accepted. Marie Collins Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.

*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.

Media and Communications Officer- Job Description

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