Location:Based in Belfast covering Northern Ireland

Responsible to: Communications and Engagement Lead

Salary: £25,209 – £27,607

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026

Closing Date: Friday 10th January, 12 noon

Job Description

The postholder will support the delivery of Nexus’ Communication and Engagement Strategy, with primary accountability for the Domestic and Sexual Abuse (DSA) Helpline. This will include digital communications, media relations, event support and volunteer engagement.

Person Specification

The postholder will demonstrate a proven track record of the essential skills, abilities, knowledge and/or qualifications required to be able to carry out the duties of this post. 

Essential Criteria

• This role is suitable for a graduate with 1+ years of relevant volunteer, placement or paid experience; an individual educated to Level 4 with 1+ years of relevant volunteer, placement or paid experience; or someone who has completed an apprenticeship in a similar role and has gained 1+ years of relevant experience (e.g. marketing, digital, communications or media). 
• Ability to manage a complex workload with competing priorities.  
• Strong ability to work independently and to show initiative.  
• Enthusiasm, drive and commitment to continuous improvement.   
• Ability to demonstrate creative, logical and innovative thinking.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Highly competent user of Microsoft packages and design packages such as Canva

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector

For more detail about this role please download the Job Description below:

How to apply:

Please forward a CV, maximum three A4 sides, ensuring you have included mobile and home telephone numbers, as well as any dates when you will not be available for interview if you were to progress to the next stage of shortlisting. You must also complete the CV Application Requirements Form below and return this with your CV to recruitment@nexusni.org. Please ensure that you also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form below by the closing date.

The closing date for your application is 12 noon on Friday 10th January 2025. Applications should be made by email to: recruitment@nexusni.org

Nexus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications for employment are considered strictly based on merit.

Equality Monitoring 

Along with the application form, please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form linked above. This will not be disclosed to anyone involved in shortlisting your application.

Disability

In accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act a person is disabled if they have, or have had, “a physical or mental impairment which has, or has had, a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities”.

If you consider yourself to have a disability relevant to the position for which you are applying, please contact recruitment@nexusni.org so that we can process your application fairly, make any specific arrangements for your interview, and make any necessary reasonable adjustments or adaptations, or provide any aids to assist you in completing the duties of the post if appointed.