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Marketing and Digital Communications Officer

  • Service: Central and West Lancashire MHST
  • Location: Leyland Lancashire
  • Salary: £22,680 - £26,835
  • Type: Full time (37 hours)
  • Ref: 014/22-3

The Opportunity

We believe health messages are integral to education. That young people, their families and peers deserve to learn how to be happy and healthy. That’s where Compass’ Central & West Lancs MHST comes in. Our pioneering service supports children, young people and families, we want them and everyone around them to know about the service and how to access information, advice and support. That’s where you come in…

About the role

We’re looking for a marketer that grasps the value of having a comprehensive plan, able to deliver both proactive and reactive campaigns that potently reflect our mission.

Able to work across a wide set of marketing channels, especially digital, you’ll be well versed in delivering your message with impact. It’ll take more than just a talent for taglines though. It’s a team effort and working with partners across the NHS, the local authority, schools will form a major part of the role.

It’s going to demand a combination of creativity, editorial skill, digital marketing know-how, organisation and stakeholder management. We’re looking for a sense of affinity with our organisation, high standards and vision. There’ll be plenty to keep you challenged.

The benefits

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme and OH Service
  • Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
  • Generous contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance

As part of our safer recruitment process, we will require you to complete our application form if you are shortlisted for interview. However, if preferable to you at this stage, we will accept your CV along with a personal statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined in the person  specification. Please email these or a completed application form to: recruitment@compass-uk.org

We would be grateful if you could also complete our equality monitoring form.

Closing date: Monday 13 June 2022

Interview date: To be confirmed

You should note that as Compass delivers public health services, it is likely that it may become an occupational requirement that you must have COVID vaccinations, which would be in line with Government direction subject to the outcome of current consultation.

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and you should share our commitment. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks. We value diversity at Compass and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.

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