Marketing & Communications Officer Part Time

Penwortham, Lancashire
Preston Muslim Forum

Use your creativity to connect communities and share stories that matter. Join Preston Muslim Forum and help more people discover the projects, services and support available across Preston.

Marketing & Communications Officer

Location: Preston, PR1 6QH

£25,012 pro rata

Part-time, 12 hours per week

Fixed term for 12 months, with continuation subject to further funding

About Preston Muslim Forum

Preston Muslim Forum is a registered charity serving people of all ages, faiths, cultures and backgrounds across Preston.

Rooted in the community and open to all, they provide services and facilities that advance economic and social welfare and improve people s life chances. They have particular expertise in reaching communities who face barriers to mainstream support.

About the Role

Reporting to the Business Manager, you ll lead Preston Muslim Forum s digital communications, social media and marketing activities, strengthening their digital presence and promoting their projects, services, campaigns and community impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

Creating engaging content for social media, newsletters, the website and promotional materials.

Managing social media channels and increasing online engagement.

Designing digital and printed marketing materials using Canva or similar tools.

Promoting projects, events, campaigns and success stories through graphics, videos, photography and case studies.

Updating website news, events and project pages, improving search visibility and monitoring Eventbrite listings and bookings.

Providing design and content support for the Annual Impact Report and responding to routine communications enquiries.

Tracking social media, website and campaign performance, producing simple monthly reports and recommendations.

About You

You ll be a motivated, creative communicator who embraces Preston Muslim Forum s mission and values, putting the communities they serve at the heart of your work.

Preston Muslim Forum is looking for:

A qualification in digital marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience managing social media and digital marketing campaigns.

Experience updating website content using WordPress, Odoo or similar platforms.

Strong content creation and design skills using Canva or equivalent tools.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Good organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Knowledge of GDPR, including consent for photographs and case studies, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Experience in the charity, community or voluntary sector, familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, Google Analytics or CRM systems, photography and video skills, and the ability to communicate in a community language alongside English would also be valuable.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience required for this Digital Marketing & Communications Officer position based in Preston, click apply today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

Preston Muslim Forum is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, faiths and communities. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to evidence of the right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include: Digital Marketing Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Communications Officer, Social Media Executive, Content Creator, Marketing Executive, Digital Communications Officer, Charity Communications Officer, Community Marketing Officer.