Person Specification
Director of Engagement and Communications
This form shows which criteria are essential and which are desirable for the job.
They have been marked as appropriate.
E = Essential criteria. The job cannot be done without them
D = Desirable criteria. Can help the job to be done more effectively
| EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND | E | D |
| Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience | ● | |
| Over five years relevant experience in communications, PR or journalism |
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| Proven experience in leading and managing teams to successful outcomes | ● | |
| Experience of putting in place communications strategies, along with their delivery and execution | ● | |
| Demonstrable experience of delivering creative ideas for impactful communications in a complex and competitive landscape | ● |
| SKILLS AND ABILITIES | E | D |
| Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills | ● | |
| Excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to write compelling and emotional copy tailored to different mediums and different audiences, including news releases, talking points, Q&As, blogs, bylines, etc. |
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| Strategic thinker, with organisational skills to ensure that goals are met appropriately, including the ability to set effective priorities, planning and organising work to meet deadlines and manage diverse responsibilities. | ● | |
| · A natural networker and relationship builder who is able to quickly establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues and with a diverse range of external contacts and stakeholders, as part of a team and on a one-to-one basis. | ● | |
| Highly developed understanding of digital communications/social media | ● | |
| Ability to manage a varied and multi-faceted workload and to work under pressure and to deadlines, coupled with a degree of flexibility | ● | |
| Ability to make sound decisions with confidence in a rapid paced environment, to respond creatively to emerging opportunities, and the flexibility to be able to respond to work outside normal working hours where necessary
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| KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND GENERAL | E | D |
| Interest in issues of global justice and awareness of cross-cultural sensitivities | ●
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| A practicing Christian who understands the Anglican tradition and is personally committed to mission as an expression of their faith | ● |
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| Able to travel in Britain and Ireland as necessary | ● | |
| Experience of professional fundraising or working closely as Communications profession with fundraising |
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| Experience or knowledge of volunteer or community engagement | ● | |
| Willing and able to make occasional overseas trips | ● | |
| Knowledge of, and ability to use, the structures and networks of the Church of England to maximise effective communication | ●
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