Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 20 Mar 2019
VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty.
Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact.
Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty.
We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.
Role overview
VSO is seeking a Media Officer to join us in Kingston, UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for a PR/media professional to play a key role helping us plan and deliver high-profile media activity that bring our work to life, inspiring members of the public and politicians to fight poverty through our unique approach.
You will need to be able to work independently and on your own initiative. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders is also a huge part of this role.
You will need to know what makes an outstanding press release, feature or opinion piece and will have excellent creativity and writing skills. You will be dealing with incoming press enquiries as well as liaising with national journalists, often juggling lots of activity at one time.
To be successful in this role you will need to be a proactive and enthusiastic communicator with an understanding of the media landscape.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.
Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
* Ability to be open minded and respectful
* Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
* Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
* Ability to seek and share knowledge
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
We also offer a range of benefits, including;
* A friendly and supportive office environment
* Opportunities for flexible working and working from home
* Generous annual leave of 37 days (inclusive of public holidays)
* Competitive pension with Scottish Widows
* Employe e and Volunteer Assistance Programme
* Personal accident insurance
* Season Ticket Loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Professional development
* Additional Leave for Parents and Carers
* VDU Eye Care Vouchers
This role is based in London (Kingston upon Thames).
VSO is unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship, so candidates MUST have the right to work in the UK.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
How to apply:
Application URL:http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=Yi5jaXJlcmEuMzUzMzcuMzgzMEB2c28uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t