Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant Salary £29,269 £31,364 per annum NILGOSC is the largest pension fund in Northern Ireland and we are currently looking for a new member of staff to join our Communications team. The Role: : we currently have the above permanent position available in our Pensions Development Team. As Communications Assistant, you will play an important role in delivering a high-quality service to our stakeholders and assisting the Communications Officer with the development and implementation of NILGOSCs Communication Workplan and improving NILGOSCs communications. The Person: we are looking for applicants who are self-motivated, enjoy working as part of a team and have a positive attitude. You will need: 5 GCSEs at C or above including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalents) You must state individual subjects and their grades A degree (at least 2:2) or equivalent third level qualification in relevant discipline (such as marketing, communications or other business-related subject) At least one years experience of working in a communications or marketing environment Excellent verbal and written English Awareness of content management systems, familiar with social medial platforms and an interest in digital communications and accessibility Full details of the criteria are available on our website. What you get in return: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) flexitime options 23 days annual leave and 12 statutory holidays per year 2 annual wellbeing days each year convenient location with ample free, on-street parking generous pension and life cover as a member of the NI Local Government Pension Scheme learning and development opportunities For more details: please select the apply now button below and visit our website where you will find full details on the role, including a Job Description, full criteria and monitoring form. Please read the Working For Us information before you apply which provides relevant information on the role. Interested? If you would like to join us, please send your CV along with a completed monitoring form. Closing date: Your CV, monitoring form and any supporting document must be returned no later than 12 noon on Friday, 13 September 2024. Please note that future vacancies may be filled from a waiting list, which will be held following this competition. We do not require any assistance or CVs from agencies at this stage. NILGOSC is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy and to appointing the best person for the job irrespective of religion, political opinion, gender, disability, racial group, age, marital status, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependants. However, as employees with a disability and males are currently underrepresented in our workforce we would particularly welcome applicants from these groups. All appointments will be made on merit.