Communications Officer
Central London with home working (typically 2 days in the office per week)
£32,000 per annum + benefits (12.5% pension contribution)
Full time, permanent
Closing date: Friday 28th October (10am)
£32,000 per annum + benefits (12.5% pension contribution)
Full time, permanent
Closing date: Friday 28th October (10am)
Organisation:
Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society
The Authors' Licencing and Collecting Society (ALCS) make sure writers receive the money they’re entitled to when someone copies or uses their work. They collect money from all over the world, then pay it to their members. So far, they’ve paid a total of £600 million. They’re a not-for-profit organisation, with over 117,000 members. They’re open to all types of writer and owned by their members. The money they collect is for ‘secondary uses’ of their members work – such as photocopies, cable retransmission, digital reproduction and educational recording. These sorts of rights typically bring in small amounts of money that are difficult for writers to monitor individually, so the most effective way to gather them is collectively. It takes tireless investigation, as well as experience and expertise. But nowadays, with the help of bespoke IT systems, they can collect money from all over the world through agreements with over 55 different societies in more than 40 countries. They also campaign and lobby on matters important to writers – both at a national and international level – to ensure writers’ rights are recognised and rewarded. Nobody else in the world does exactly what they do, though they’re often compared to other organisations.
Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society
The Authors' Licencing and Collecting Society (ALCS) make sure writers receive the money they’re entitled to when someone copies or uses their work. They collect money from all over the world, then pay it to their members. So far, they’ve paid a total of £600 million. They’re a not-for-profit organisation, with over 117,000 members. They’re open to all types of writer and owned by their members. The money they collect is for ‘secondary uses’ of their members work – such as photocopies, cable retransmission, digital reproduction and educational recording. These sorts of rights typically bring in small amounts of money that are difficult for writers to monitor individually, so the most effective way to gather them is collectively. It takes tireless investigation, as well as experience and expertise. But nowadays, with the help of bespoke IT systems, they can collect money from all over the world through agreements with over 55 different societies in more than 40 countries. They also campaign and lobby on matters important to writers – both at a national and international level – to ensure writers’ rights are recognised and rewarded. Nobody else in the world does exactly what they do, though they’re often compared to other organisations.
Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a real passion and talent for writing effective copy to join our client’s communications department. Reporting to the Head of Communications, you’ll be responsible for delivering clear, accurate and engaging content to their members. You will use your knowledge and passion for communications to help the organisation to increase engagement with its membership, external stakeholders as well helping to improve engagement across the organisation.
In this newly created role, you will:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a real passion and talent for writing effective copy to join our client’s communications department. Reporting to the Head of Communications, you’ll be responsible for delivering clear, accurate and engaging content to their members. You will use your knowledge and passion for communications to help the organisation to increase engagement with its membership, external stakeholders as well helping to improve engagement across the organisation.
In this newly created role, you will:
- Plan, create and distribute regular email newsletters for 70k + members
- Regularly review and update content on the website, and other websites that they manage for relevancy and accuracy
- Write relevant, dynamic press releases on behalf of the organisation and the other brands that they coordinate
- Assist in the development of content for a company podcast, help with recording, edit content and work with the Social Media Manager to promote the podcast to the organisation’s audiences
- Work with the Social Media Manager in the development of campaigns to address the agreed key issues for the organisation
- Write regular email content for any digital and printed material that they will share. Have responsibility for the preparation and sending out of large-scale email campaigns to members including statements, reminders of key dates etc
- Have responsibility for the development and creation of an internal newsletter for staff
- Develop internal communications content ideas under guidance of the Head of Communications, to help aid cohesiveness across the organisation
- Work with the Visual Content Creator in the updating and development of key information for members.
Candidate:
Please review the Role Profile here
- Proven experience in a similar communications role (at least 12-18 months’ paid experience)
- Experience of communicating, in person and in writing with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience of creating dynamic content for a diverse range of audiences across multiple digital and print channels
- Experience of coordinating a wide-range of activities, the ability to work under pressure, and to prioritise and meet deadlines
- A professional, positive and confident tone in all communications
- Excellent interpersonal skills, adept at communicating and working with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong technical skills, including WordPress, MS Office Suite, Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, audio and editing software
- Exceptional attention to detail in written communications and in project management
- Strong understanding of brand and tone of voice.
Please review the Role Profile here
To be considered for this role, please send a copy of your CV and a separate personal statement (max two sides of A4) to [email protected]
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As specialist recruiters we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.