Our client has an opportunity available for a Content Support Officer to join their team. You will join them on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a salary of £22,861 - £24,385 per annum. The role is home based with occasional National travel.

About the Content Support Officer role: 

The Virtual Village Hall (VVH) is the main live online interactive platform by which the charity interacts with and supports people in communities across the nation. Through its virtual setting, it supports the wider NHS and health care systems to improve and maintain the health of the nation and also tackle health inequalities, social deprivation and drive digital inclusion. VVH has touch points and is embedded with every aspect of the charity and provides a holistic nationwide offer. 

The purpose of the Content Support Officer is to support delivery of the VVH Communications Plan. They will provide written content to support the promotion and every day running of the service and will research and secure talent and organisations to host new/themed sessions. They will be a key member of the team and will provide input into the planning and growth. 

The First Time for Everything project (FTFE) provides new opportunities and experiences for people over 55 to try something new for free in their local community and to be social and active, particularly those that are older or less mobile. The programme has nationwide reach but targets areas of social deprivation and seeks to address health inequalities. A percentage of programmes are therefore delivered in targeted areas to reflect this. 

The purpose of the Content Support Officer is to support FTFE activity coordinators to attract participation in events and raise awareness of the FTFE programme. They will provide written content for local media, case studies for fundraising and marketing purposes, and occasional briefing documents for their media interviewees. 

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Whilst the role is advertised as full time they welcome applicants that would like to be considered for part-time or job share. 

Benefits 

• 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata). Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
• A great pension scheme. 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
• Enhanced Family Leave schemes. An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online.
• A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies. A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
• Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society.

What you'll bring as our clients Content Support Officer: 

• Direct experience of working in a comms environment
• Passionate about comms
• Knowledge of different comms channels and stakeholder engagement
• Some understanding of the Health & Social Care system and support organisations, long term health conditions, social isolation and older people 

Please note that the full person specification is available on the Role Profile, please review this prior to application. 

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our clients Content Support Officer please click ‘apply’ today, they’d love to hear from you! 

The closing date for this role is 4th March 2025.  However, they reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. 

Our client’s goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. They celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join them and be themselves at work. 

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