Salary: £12,800 - £14,800 (FTE £32,000-£37,000) + London weighting (if eligible)
Hours: 14 hours per week, 12-month fixed term contract
Location: Hybrid: This role can be based in any of our offices (London, Cardiff, Belfast or Glasgow) or from home.
Some travel to London may be required to meet with the team.
Who we are
The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
Who we are looking for
The Fostering Network are seeking a creative and driven Marketing and Communications Officer to join our team on a part-time basis to help promote Fosterline, the go-to resource for foster carers and those considering fostering. As the first point of contact for many, Fosterline provides vital support and guidance, and we need a passionate individual to increase its visibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing, a deep understanding of community outreach, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of foster carers and children in care.
What you’ll be doing
Your role will be to plan, implement and deliver digital marketing plans and activity, to increase awareness and engagement with Fosterline. You will ensure consistent operation, quality and relevance of Fosterline’s website and other digital properties, delivering a best in class user experience and content plan.
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
What we can offer you
- 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
- A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
- Pension and life assurance
- Contribution to eye tests and lenses
- Season ticket loans
Our commitments to you
The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.
- If you identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant
- If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process
- We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share
Looking for more information?
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact ben.colclough@fostering.net You can also find more information about us on our website www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk
Ready to apply?
To apply please email your completed application form to recruitment@fostering.net. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Friday 18.10.24
Shortlisting date: Monday 21.10.24
Interview date: Tuesday 24.10.24
Interview location: Microsoft Teams
Please note, as we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
We look forward to hearing from you!
