PR and Communications Executive
Who Are We?
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education, adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, and Jesmond.
We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
The Role
Can you help tell the story of the North East's largest disability charity?
We are looking to recruit a PR and Communications Executive to join the Marketing and Communications team and drive brand awareness of the amazing things we do at the Percy Hedley Foundation every day.
This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone to contribute to our communication strategy across all our services, including fundraising, content planning, influencer and media management, and reporting.
Working with shareholders across the charity, you will aim to drive the Foundation's brand throughout the North East of England at an exciting time for the organisation.
From telling our story to generating exciting and engaging content, you will enjoy the opportunity to support our charity and continue our mission to empower those with disabilities.
If you have any questions and would like a chat, please contact Andrew Titmus on 07956012305
Please click here for the job description.
Why Work for Us
At Percy Hedley we encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.
We also offer the following benefits to staff:
- 28 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
- Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
- Contributory Pension Scheme (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
- Induction and ongoing training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
- Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)
Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.
As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.
Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:
This advert will close at midnight on 23rd October 2024.
