“Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”

At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.

For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.

Purpose

Want to make a real difference in West London? Come tell our story!

Are you a natural storyteller with a passion for connecting with communities? Do you get a buzz from seeing your words and ideas make a tangible impact on people's lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

At Shaw Trust, we're dedicated to helping people in West London find and thrive in work through our fantastic supported employment programmes. And we need a brilliant Senior Marketing & PR Officer to help us spread the word and reach those who need our support the most.

Based from your London home with regular travel to connect with the vibrant communities of West London, you'll be the voice and champion for our vital work. You'll dive deep into the local landscape, build genuine relationships with everyone from local authorities to community groups, and craft compelling stories that resonate with potential participants.

Imagine the satisfaction of knowing your engaging content, your local media connections, and your grassroots outreach are directly helping people access the support they need to build brighter futures.

Here's What You'll Be Doing

Being the local expert: Understanding the unique needs and opportunities in West London and tailoring our marketing and PR efforts to match.
Building bridges: Building strong relationships with local councils, community leaders, and the media to amplify our message.
Crafting compelling content: From snappy social media posts to heartfelt articles and engaging press releases, you'll bring our programmes to life with your words.
Making connections: Getting out into the community, supporting local events, and leveraging your network to raise awareness.
Driving impact: Monitoring the success of your activities and using your insights to continuously improve our reach.
Being part of a supportive team: Collaborating with our central Marketing & Communications team and our dedicated delivery colleagues to create a joined-up approach.

If You're Someone Who Is

Passionate about making a positive social impact.
A confident communicator with excellent writing skills.
A proactive and organised individual who can work independently.
Great at building relationships and networking.
Excited about the prospect of working flexibly and being out in the community.
then we'd love to hear from you!

This is more than just a marketing role; it's a chance to be a key player in empowering individuals in West London to achieve their employment goals. You'll have the autonomy to shape our local marketing and PR strategy and see the direct results of your hard work.

Download The Job Description For Full Details.

Location:

You will be based within London

Employee Benefits

As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:

25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
2 days paid volunteering leave each year
An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women’s Network, MANaging Network, Menopause Network Group)
Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
Opportunity to request flexible working from day one

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.

In addition;

We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.
Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

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