Digital Communication and Engagement Officer - 71639
 

Salary range: £31,076 - £38,183
FTE: 1.0 (35 hours/week)
Term: Fixed (12 months)
Closing date: 18/05/2017

As an exceptional communications professional, you will have a deep understanding that good communication can change lives. By joining this innovative, sector-leading organisation, you will support CELCIS to shout from the rooftops about the outstanding work we and our partners are doing to make significant improvement in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team you will play a critical role in the positive communication of our key messages to our partner and the public. You will offer the know-how, creativity and skills to support full implementation of our ambitious and exciting modern multi-platform 5 year communications strategy.
You will demonstrate that you come with a superbly-stocked digital comms toolkit, and have a genuine ability to engage with and inspire everyone to play their part in making positive, lasting change. You will be a talented storyteller, with excellent writing and editing skills, plus a deep and practical understanding of how best to use digital media to engage people in our work.
Social media and digital tools are increasingly used for recreation, education and empowerment. As part of the National Care Review team, you will bring your expertise in developing and delivering a safe online space for care experienced people to be part of the Review, and advise on the risks presented by digital tools and promote the safe and responsible use of these digital tools.
The post is initially funded to March 2018, with indicative funding for a further year.

About CELCIS
At CELCIS our ultimate goal is simple. We want to make a big difference. All of our work is dedicated to making positive and lasting improvements in the lives of children and young people living in and on the edges of care.
We work in close partnership with carers, social workers, teachers, health professionals, charities, the police, local authorities, and the Scottish Government, sharing our collective skills, knowledge and expertise to develop the best possible systems and practice for children in and on the edges of care. We always work towards making positive and enduring improvements through our innovative evidence-based implementation approach.
Our real strength is in our people. Team CELCIS are a friendly and skilled group of people who offer a shared commitment to making a real and lasting difference in young lives.
https://www.celcis.org

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Liz Brabender, Secretariat Lead at liz.brabender@strath.ac.uk, 0141 444 8531

Formal interviews for this post will be held on Thursday, 8 June 2017.

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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department/School
Social Work and Social Policy
Staff Category
Administrative and Professional Services
Type of Employment
Fixed-term
Working Hours
Full-time
Vacancy Description
 
Salary range: £31,076 - £38,183
FTE: 1.0 (35 hours/week)
Term: Fixed (12 months)
Closing date: 18/05/2017

As an exceptional communications professional, you will have a deep understanding that good communication can change lives. By joining this innovative, sector-leading organisation, you will support CELCIS to shout from the rooftops about the outstanding work we and our partners are doing to make significant improvement in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team you will play a critical role in the positive communication of our key messages to our partner and the public. You will offer the know-how, creativity and skills to support full implementation of our ambitious and exciting modern multi-platform 5 year communications strategy.
You will demonstrate that you come with a superbly-stocked digital comms toolkit, and have a genuine ability to engage with and inspire everyone to play their part in making positive, lasting change. You will be a talented storyteller, with excellent writing and editing skills, plus a deep and practical understanding of how best to use digital media to engage people in our work.
Social media and digital tools are increasingly used for recreation, education and empowerment. As part of the National Care Review team, you will bring your expertise in developing and delivering a safe online space for care experienced people to be part of the Review, and advise on the risks presented by digital tools and promote the safe and responsible use of these digital tools.
The post is initially funded to March 2018, with indicative funding for a further year.

About CELCIS
At CELCIS our ultimate goal is simple. We want to make a big difference. All of our work is dedicated to making positive and lasting improvements in the lives of children and young people living in and on the edges of care.
We work in close partnership with carers, social workers, teachers, health professionals, charities, the police, local authorities, and the Scottish Government, sharing our collective skills, knowledge and expertise to develop the best possible systems and practice for children in and on the edges of care. We always work towards making positive and enduring improvements through our innovative evidence-based implementation approach.
Our real strength is in our people. Team CELCIS are a friendly and skilled group of people who offer a shared commitment to making a real and lasting difference in young lives.
https://www.celcis.org

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Liz Brabender, Secretariat Lead at liz.brabender@strath.ac.uk, 0141 444 8531

Formal interviews for this post will be held on Thursday, 8 June 2017.

Click here for full details