Communications Officer

Help amplify the achievements and generosity of supporters making a difference to people affected by motor neurone disease (MND). As a Communications Officer , you will build strong relationships, identify media opportunities and create engaging content across multiple channels to maximise income generation. You'll be confident managing a varied workload, working collaboratively with stakeholders and delivering high-quality communications that make an impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced communications, PR or media professional who enjoys combining creativity with strong planning and organisational skills. As Communications Officer , you'll help showcase the incredible efforts of fundraisers, donors, partners and supporters, ensuring their stories reach and engage the right audiences. If you're a proactive Communications Officer who thrives on building connections, developing meaningful content and delivering communications that drive engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities Develop strong relationships with Income Generation colleagues to support effective communications planning Create and deliver communications plans for fundraising campaigns and events across multiple channels Identify opportunities to share stories from fundraisers, donors, partners and supporters Support large fundraising events with end-to-end communications activity Promote supporter stories through regional and national media opportunities Provide communications advice and support to internal teams, partners, trusts and donors Work with colleagues to develop engaging written, audio and video content Identify spokespeople in the Income Generation team and support with training and briefing to represent the Association's work.

Collaborate with internal communications teams to keep staff informed of fundraising activity About You Experience working in communications, public relations or media Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience managing and prioritising multiple tasks to meet deadlines Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively Confidence communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders Creative thinking and the ability to identify engaging storytelling opportunities Strong organisational skills and attention to detail A positive and supportive team-focused approach Hybrid working Expectations: 1 day per week office attendance in Northampton Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies 24/7 GP access via phone and video Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave) Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping Enhanced pension scheme Opportunities for training and personal development Hybrid working About Us Motor Neurone Disease moves fast.

It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND.?

We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We're here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.