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  

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.  

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

 

KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND GENERAL E D
Interest in issues of global justice and awareness of cross-cultural sensitivities

 

A practicing Christian who understands the Anglican tradition and is personally committed to mission as an expression of their faith  

 

Able to travel in Britain and Ireland as necessary
Experience of professional fundraising or working closely as Communications profession with fundraising  

 

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