£40.3k – £43.73k per annum

Job Details:

Closing date for applications: 25 May 2023

Interviews will take place online via video conference – week commencing 29 May 2023

33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service
A generous Pension Scheme – we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.
Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service.
Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support

Job Introduction

This is an exciting moment to join GamCare, and opportunity to play a supportive role in the delivery of GamCare’s external communications, including managing a range of communications channels and ensuring that the needs of people experiencing gambling-related harm are at the heart of our work.

In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with colleagues who are leading on various areas of work. This could include supporting our education and outreach programmes for example, our Money Guidance and Youth programmes; or raising awareness of the support we provide to those affected by gambling harm.

You’ll be managing, and writing content for, a range of communications channels including but not limited to e-newsletters, web content and blogs, social media, briefings, scripts/comments for senior stakeholders, public letter correspondence.

You’ll also be supporting external events/webinars and some press work.

Main Responsibilities

Create and deliver targeted communications plans for lead areas which include building support for ideas, creating effective messaging and evaluating the impact of communications.
Oversee a wide range of communications projects, ensuring they are integrated with other comms activities and aligned with GamCare’s communications strategy and lead on a forward planner of activity for GamCare’s programmatic work
Oversee the production of high-quality written briefings, publications, presentations and other materials for a range of audiences including politicians, charities, professionals and other stakeholders
Work in partnership with other managers in the team who will lead on media, campaigns and digital engagement and others across GamCare to ensure high standards of communications.
Proactively research and commission case studies, quotes and photography and keep them, along with consent information centrally

The Ideal Candidate

As a collaborative team member, you’ll be used to working in a complex environment and producing high-quality requiring broad consensus from a range of stakeholders and be able to refine complex information into easy-to-understand messaging.

You’ll also have experience creating engaging content on a variety of mediums tailored to audiences, including digital platforms, to influence and improve reputation. And you’ll also be excited about the opportunities to develop great relationships across a range of stakeholders and looking forward to playing a key role in events and/or conferences or meetings.

About The Company

Founded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.

GamCare are committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

Gamcare is an equal opportunities employer and don’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We are only able to facilitate visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances, so candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: PR Coordinator, PR Executive, Marketing Manager, Public Relations Coordinator, Senior Marketing Executive, Public Relations Executive, PR Specialist, PR Supervisor, Public Relations, PR, Marketing Manager, Public Relations Manager, Comms Manager, Marketing Executive, Marketing Communications, Communications Manager, Press Manager, PR Consultant, PR Executive may also be considered for this role