Communication & Marketing Assistant
Huntington's Disease Association
Hours
Full-time 35 hours per week
Salary
£24,000 per year
About the Organisation
Huntington’s Disease Association (HDA) is a charitable organization based in the United Kingdom that is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Huntington's disease (HD). Huntington's disease is a rare, hereditary neurodegenerative condition that affects the brain, leading to progressive deterioration in physical, cognitive, and emotional functions. The HDA envisions a world where those affected by Huntington’s disease are well-supported, well-understood, and empowered to live as fully as possible while contributing to the global effort to eradicate the disease.
About the role
The Communication & Marketing Assistant role at the Huntington's Disease Association likely involves supporting the organization's communication efforts, including social media management, content creation, email marketing, and event promotion. It may also include assisting with campaigns to raise awareness about Huntington's disease, maintaining brand consistency, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure effective outreach.
Responsibilities
- Organize and maintain documents, schedules, and materials for campaigns, including the charity’s photo library.
- Assist the team with administrative support, including maintaining the Marketing & Communication request system and monitoring email inbox.
- Social Media Officer with collating information for social media posts and other content.
- Make basic updates to the charity’s website, like updating event information or uploading new blog posts.
- Monitor social media channels, responding to comments and messages and flagging important interactions for the team.
- Design tool (Canva) to create simple graphics and update templates.
- Prepare and distribute materials, such as posters, leaflets, and digital resources for specific events or campaigns.
- Help create and send email newsletters, ensuring proper segmentation of the audience list and consistency of internal communications.
- Track metrics like social media engagement, email open rates, and website traffic.
- Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly reports on campaign performance, audience engagement, and other KPIs.
- Work with other teams, such as fundraising or support services, to share marketing materials and ensure consistency.
- Update and manage mailing lists and CRM systems, ensuring contact information is accurate and up to date. Attend and contribute to team and charity-wide meetings.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues from other teams across the organization.
- Understand our obligations under the Data Protection Act and
- Fundraising Codes of Practice about data management and ensuring the
- Huntington’s Disease Association acts by legislation. To keep abreast of developments within the communication & marketing sector to identify opportunities and trends.
- Respect the confidentiality of all information obtained whilst working for the Huntington’s Disease Association.
- Work in a manner that facilitates inclusion, particularly of people affected by Huntington’s disease.
- Carry out other tasks as directed by your line manager.
Skills, Competencies & Experience
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Previous experience in an administrative, marketing, and communications role.
- Can demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a changing environment.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow data protection guidelines.
- Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google, and general ease with online tools.
Personal Attributes:
- Willingness to support colleagues and contribute positively to team goals.
- Passionate about making a difference and supporting the mission of the charity.
- Willingness to work occasional flexible hours, such as attending events or supporting evening/weekend campaigns.
Desirable:
- Proactive in seeking out opportunities for improvement within the role.
- Experience using and designing in Canva and Adobe programs.
- Interest in marketing, communications, or the charity sector as a career path.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree
Compensation & Benefits
- 25 days Annual Leave Plus Public Holidays
- Pension Scheme 3% Employer Contribution
- Medicash Scheme
- Discounted Health Club Membership
- Virtual GP and Prescription Service
- Routine Dental Treatments
- Generous annual leave
- Tax-Free working from Home Allowance
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
- Bike and Cycling Accessories
- Parking scheme
- Interest Free Loan
- Travel to Work Scheme
- Seasonal Ticket
Conditions of employment
- You must have the right to work in the UK
Working locations
- Hybrid model, working in the Liverpool office and remotely
How to apply
- Send an email to [email protected] with a CV and a cover letter by Monday 6th January 2025 at 9 AM.
Interviews
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd January and Friday 24th January 2025.
Policies
- We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. The completion of this form is voluntary.