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October 11, 2024
Committee on the Administration of Justice
Belfast
FULL TIME & CONTRACT
Communications Officer
About us
The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) is an independent non-governmental organisation which seeks to secure the highest standards in the administration of justice in Northern Ireland by ensuring that the government complies with its responsibilities in international human rights law. In particular, the organisation works in the areas of human rights, equality, policing, legacy and criminal justice. CAJ works closely with other domestic and international human rights groups to achieve this end. CAJ takes no position on the constitutional status of Northern Ireland and is firmly opposed to the use of violence. CAJ currently employs seven staff. It has a cross-community membership of approximately 100.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Communications Officer is to co-ordinate communications, promotional and PR activity for CAJ, including related stakeholder engagement, CAJ’s online presence, publications, events and other products. The aim of the post is to maintain and develop CAJ’s outward-facing profile with key audiences, increasing the uptake and impact of CAJ research, campaigning and policy interventions, and growing our networks.
Main Duties
Communications
1. To co-ordinate communications, promotional and PR activity for CAJ, including related stakeholder engagement.
2. Manage and develop the online presence of CAJ including the websites and social media presence, including the development of a stream of engaging and sharable content though all CAJ channels to drive growth and follower engagement.
3. Coordinate, manage and disseminate the CAJ Just News newsletter in coordination with the Just News editor and coordinate and produce the ‘Just Updates’ e-bulletin and other CAJ promotional communications.
4. Coordinate and ensure the collation, proofing, design to an agreed standard of key CAJ publications, including the annual report, research, conference and other reports and submissions along with their dissemination.
5. Provide CAJ staff with professional advice on all aspects of communication, including sharing research and policy submission findings, and to keep up to date with knowledge and best practice in communications and media practice.
6. Ensure that all CAJ Communications are compliant with current data protection standards.
Monitoring and databases
7. To maintain a database of key press and media contacts, act as an effective point of contact for media inquiries and assist drafting and disseminate media output to an agreed standard in consultation with appropriate staff.
8. Monitor media coverage of CAJ and issues relevant to CAJ work, sharing internally and to spot opportunities to respond and further promote CAJ work.
9. Manage CAJ’s stakeholder and other internal databases.
10. Monitor the effectiveness of CAJ internal and external communications, including through use of social media data, metrics and best practice to inform and improve CAJ social media output. liaise with any evaluator and recommend improvements.
Membership
11. Act as the first point of contact for CAJ members and potential members, responding to their queries and providing membership engagement, including through regular communications on CAJ products, events and activities.
12. Seek to develop the CAJ membership, including identifying trends and opportunities for growth and involvement in CAJ activities.
General
13. Coordinate the organisation of events such as seminars and conferences, the AGM and annual lecture and the preparation and dissemination of relevant information materials.
14. Manage CAJs digital and physical archive, including dealing with specific information requests.
15. Along with the Office Manager provide IT support to CAJ staff and deputise for the Office Manager in IT and office administration functions in their absence.
Other Duties
The Communications Officer will be required to carry out any other reasonable duties as are required by the Senior Policy Officer or CAJ Director.
This post is for a fixed term of three years, with extension subject to funding. The salary grade for this position is NJC Points 23-25 (SO1) (starting at P23 currently £32,067) plus 8% employer’s contribution to pension.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview on Wednesday 20th November 2024. Candidates will be notified if they have been shortlisted by the Wednesday 13th November 2024.
Prospective applicants can download the Job Description and Person Specification from the CAJ Website, and should email Roisín Brennan (roisin@caj.org.uk) for an application form. Only applications made on the supplied form will be considered. The deadline for the return of completed application forms is Friday 8th November 2024.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months
Pay: From £32,067.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/11/2024
The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) is an independent non-governmental organisation which seeks to secure the highest standards in the administration of justice in Northern Ireland by ensuring that the government complies with its responsibilities in international human rights law. In particular, the organisation works in the areas of human rights, equality, policing, legacy and criminal justice. CAJ works closely with other domestic and international human rights groups to achieve this end. CAJ takes no position on the constitutional status of Northern Ireland and is firmly opposed to the use of violence. CAJ currently employs seven staff. It has a cross-community membership of approximately 100.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Communications Officer is to co-ordinate communications, promotional and PR activity for CAJ, including related stakeholder engagement, CAJ’s online presence, publications, events and other products. The aim of the post is to maintain and develop CAJ’s outward-facing profile with key audiences, increasing the uptake and impact of CAJ research, campaigning and policy interventions, and growing our networks.
Main Duties
Communications
1. To co-ordinate communications, promotional and PR activity for CAJ, including related stakeholder engagement.
2. Manage and develop the online presence of CAJ including the websites and social media presence, including the development of a stream of engaging and sharable content though all CAJ channels to drive growth and follower engagement.
3. Coordinate, manage and disseminate the CAJ Just News newsletter in coordination with the Just News editor and coordinate and produce the ‘Just Updates’ e-bulletin and other CAJ promotional communications.
4. Coordinate and ensure the collation, proofing, design to an agreed standard of key CAJ publications, including the annual report, research, conference and other reports and submissions along with their dissemination.
5. Provide CAJ staff with professional advice on all aspects of communication, including sharing research and policy submission findings, and to keep up to date with knowledge and best practice in communications and media practice.
6. Ensure that all CAJ Communications are compliant with current data protection standards.
Monitoring and databases
7. To maintain a database of key press and media contacts, act as an effective point of contact for media inquiries and assist drafting and disseminate media output to an agreed standard in consultation with appropriate staff.
8. Monitor media coverage of CAJ and issues relevant to CAJ work, sharing internally and to spot opportunities to respond and further promote CAJ work.
9. Manage CAJ’s stakeholder and other internal databases.
10. Monitor the effectiveness of CAJ internal and external communications, including through use of social media data, metrics and best practice to inform and improve CAJ social media output. liaise with any evaluator and recommend improvements.
Membership
11. Act as the first point of contact for CAJ members and potential members, responding to their queries and providing membership engagement, including through regular communications on CAJ products, events and activities.
12. Seek to develop the CAJ membership, including identifying trends and opportunities for growth and involvement in CAJ activities.
General
13. Coordinate the organisation of events such as seminars and conferences, the AGM and annual lecture and the preparation and dissemination of relevant information materials.
14. Manage CAJs digital and physical archive, including dealing with specific information requests.
15. Along with the Office Manager provide IT support to CAJ staff and deputise for the Office Manager in IT and office administration functions in their absence.
Other Duties
The Communications Officer will be required to carry out any other reasonable duties as are required by the Senior Policy Officer or CAJ Director.
This post is for a fixed term of three years, with extension subject to funding. The salary grade for this position is NJC Points 23-25 (SO1) (starting at P23 currently £32,067) plus 8% employer’s contribution to pension.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview on Wednesday 20th November 2024. Candidates will be notified if they have been shortlisted by the Wednesday 13th November 2024.
Prospective applicants can download the Job Description and Person Specification from the CAJ Website, and should email Roisín Brennan (roisin@caj.org.uk) for an application form. Only applications made on the supplied form will be considered. The deadline for the return of completed application forms is Friday 8th November 2024.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months
Pay: From £32,067.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/11/2024
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