Information Officer

Our client, a leading public sector organisation, based in Belfast are looking to recruit an Information Officer to join their team.

The role is available immediately for 6 months with the option to extend for 6 months.

Hourly Pay: £16.18

37 hours per week Monday to Friday (possibility of weekend and outside hours work)

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicating Departmental work through the media;
• Identifying and maximising PR opportunities to raise the profile of initiatives for the Department;
• Coordinating and responding to media enquiries / interview requests as required;
• Writing, editing and proof-reading press releases, articles and forewords for publication;
• Dealing with phone and email queries from journalists;
• Drafting and copy-editing responses to journalists;
• Managing relationships with journalists;
• Managing arrangements for media coverage of events, announcements and visits;
• Assisting press office staff in managing and arranging press conferences, radio and TV interviews;
• Recording and editing short videos
• Publishing Departmental information on social media channels and internet and intranet platforms;
• Coordinating and managing Press Office returns – e.g. FOIs – as required for the Branch;
• Managing the issue of Daily Media Digest and Social Media Updates;
• Staff management responsibility for Administration staff;
• Deputise for Senior Information Officer as required.

Essential Criteria:

• at least two years’ experience within the last eight years in a communications role – e.g press office, public relations, marketing, or journalism

The post holder will be required to demonstrate a wide range of skills including:

• Good project management skills ensuring delivery of agreed plans within timescales and budget;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including copywriting;
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks and to meet deadlines;
• Good attention to detail and accuracy;
• Good creative skills
• Strong IT skills;
• Ability to lead and contribute to meeting Team, Branch, Divisional and Departmental objectives; and
• Self-motivation.

This post will include some travel to meetings and events across Northern Ireland and therefore access to a form of transport will be required to carry out the duties of this post.

To apply please send your CV via the link.