Campaigns Officer

Harris Hill are recruiting a Campaigns Officer on behalf of of a national charity working with children cross the UK to improve literacy skills. This important role is responsible for supporting the delivery of a communications and behaviour change campaign in regional hubs working with partners to raise the profile of events and activities.

Based in London this role is responsible for

- Work with the Campaigns Manager and Hub Managers to understand Hub goals and target audiences
- Support Campaigns Manager to develop campaign strategy and key messaging
- Deliver campaign plan to time and budget
- Work with local partners including schools, libraries, early years settings, business, cultural and sporting partners and key local figures relevant to target audiences
- Build partnerships with local media (including broadcast, online, press and parenting) in Hub areas
- Work with Campaigns Manager to develop a social media plan to reach target audiences in Hub areas
- Draft social media posts to share with partners for key campaign events and activities

Experience and skills required
- Recent experience working as a campaigns officer or in a communications role with campaigning responsibilities
- Planning, implementing and evaluating campaigns
- Developing key messages aimed at changing consumer behaviours
- Working with journalists to secure positive national and regional media coverage
- Behaviour change campaigning
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong IT skills including using Microsoft Office, working with images and uploading content online
- Strong relationship building skills