The Matrix Trust

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator is to provide support in ensuring the local community is kept informed about Matrix and its projects, as well as engaged in supporting us. We expect you to be creative, enthusiastic about our cause and an effective communicator. In this role you will work independently, but in close liaison with the CEO, Wider Leadership Team and the wider Matrix team. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES External Communication In collaboration with the CEO, write, edit and coordinate the production and delivery of all postal and electronic newsletters. Plan, prepare and coordinate communication with Matrix donors, supporter Churches and the wider public. Create, plan and schedule posts across all Matrix social media channels. Develop original copy for social media platforms, websites, broadcast and printed advertising materials. In collaboration with the Data Coordinator, simplifying complex data into a user-friendly format such as graphs, charts and other visual aids. Ensure Matrix team understand and use the correct branding for internal and external communications. Understand brand guidelines and consistently implement the brand voice across all channels and marketing materials and encourage the wider team to do the same. Collaborate closely with the Data Coordinator and Head of Operations to ensure our supporters database meets GDPR and Fundraising Regulation requirements. In liaison with the CEO, write and submit press releases as required. Income Generation and Networking Participate in the Fundraising Working Group, working with the Income Generation Strategy to enhance our income. Attend Matrix fundraising events, taking photographs and supporting with appropriate creative tasks. Support the Head of Operations in producing written funding applications, as required. Represent Matrix at networking events alongside the Leadership Team. Support to Executive Team Under the direction of the Head of Operations, collaborate closely with the Operations Team. Undertake a variety of creative administrative tasks for the CEO and Head of Operations as required. Under the direction of the Head of Operations, provide additional administrative support to the wider Leadership Team. Work within our wider Organisational Strategy and Communications Strategy. What we expect from you: Matrix is a small, established, but evolving and growing charity. There is therefore an expectation on all staff to be proactive and a team player, supporting others in their busier seasons and the charity as a whole across the year. All staff are expected to: Fit in with our values: positive, relational, innovative, collaborative and fun. To work from within the Christian ethos. Be committed to and passionate about the mission to catalyse change in young people s lives. Be a pro-active member of the Matrix team and get involved in projects which benefit the mission of Matrix (e.g.: fundraising activities/events or reflective spaces). Work across agencies and Matrix teams. Due to the nature of the work you may be expected to work some evenings and occasional weekends. All hours will be based at the Matrix office, unless previously agreed. Any specific changes to your working week will be cleared through your Matrix line manager. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL A confident and professional written communicator, with a high standard of written English. A confident and professional verbal communicator, both on the phone and face-to-face. Highly organised, with an eye for detail, and able to work to tight deadlines. Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise and deliver on multiple projects concurrently. Confident in being creative and using own initiative; working independently as required. Excellent IT skills. Familiar with and confident using a breadth of social media platforms. Approachable and able to relate to staff, volunteers and other Matrix stakeholders in a friendly and professional manner. Educated to A Level (or equivalent), with a minimum of grade C in English and Maths GCSE Passionate about the mission of the Matrix Trust. Agrees with, and is able to support the ethos of the Matrix Trust. DESIRABLE Familiar with the GDPR. Educated to degree level, preferably in a related field. Comfortable developing new processes, as required. Experience of copywriting, marketing or public relations. Experience of working with young people, in a youth work or educational setting. A proven ability to present complex information in an accessible format to a variety of audiences.