JOB OPPORTUNITY: Community Relations Manager

Full time (35hrs/wk), although part time (min. 28hrs/wk) will be considered for the right person

Salary: Up to £34,500, including allowance for out-of-hours working (pro rata for part time)

Permanent contract

About St Petrock’s

St Petrock’s is a strongly values-led local charity, with our primary focus being to meet the urgent needs of people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. It is therefore essential for everyone on our team, regardless of their role, to be fully committed both to our Mission, and to the Values which guide all that, we do and the way we behave as a team.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active individual with a strong background in public relations, community fundraising or a similar field to continue the excellent work of the previous post holder in building the public profile of St Petrock’s and connecting with the local community, who make all our work possible. You will play a key role in speaking up on behalf of our clients, increasing public understanding of issues related to homelessness, and securing the financial support needed to enable our work to continue and grow.

You will be creative, conscientious and energetic, and will have the superb interpersonal and communication skills needed to engage effectively with a wide range of people using a range of media (TV and press, online and printed news outlets, our website and social media, as well as in person). You will have the strong project and event management skills to lead on major fundraising campaigns and events such as our annual Christmas fundraising video campaign and the Big Night Out sponsored sleepout, along with the imagination and drive to develop further public fundraising events.

To ensure we recruit the best possible person for this key role, there is some flexibility on the hours to be worked. However, given the nature of the role, it is essential that you are able to attend meetings and events outside normal working hours in order to share about the work of St Petrock’s as needed.

You will be primarily based at the St Petrock’s centre office in central Exeter, with the opportunity for some home-working.

Applications

For more detail (including a full Job Description & Person Specifcation) and how to apply, please download the Application Pack fromhttps://stpetrocks.org.uk/job/

Applications must be made via CV and covering letter (EMAILED to laura@stpetrocks.org.uk) outlining why you feel you are an ideal candidate for this post.

Closing date for applications: Monday 7th October 2024 at 9am

Please contact Peter Stephenson, CEO on peter@stpetrocks.org.uk if you would like to discuss the role further (including a contact phone number if you would like to arrange a call back).

St Petrock’s is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. We use “safer recruitment” practices throughout our recruitment processes, and all successful candidates will be subject to the highest level of DBS check that is legally permissible for their role. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Applicants should understand that a criminal history will not necessarily bar applicants from this role but will be subject to risk assessment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £34,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Casual dress

Schedule:

Day shift
Weekend availability

Application question(s):

Do you have strong previous experience of working in public relations, communications and/or marketing?
Do you have significant previous experience of community fundraising, including event planning?
Do you have excellent IT skills and experience in using a range of social media platforms?
Are you an experienced and effective public speaker, with confidence in dealing with the media (including TV / radio interviews)?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/10/2024

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