Senior Internal Communications Officer

Job Introduction

Senior Internal Communications Officer

Full time

Salary: £37,917

Office-based in Farringdon (at least once per week), London, with flexible working 

Closing date for applications: 21/10/2024

Interviews will take place online via video conference - week commencing/on 28^th/29^th October 2024

About Us 

Founded in 1997, GamCare is one of the leading providers 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, and create awareness about safer gambling and treatment throughout Great Britain.

The Role 

This is a great time to consider your next move at GamCare as we’re recruiting a Senior Internal Communications Officer to support our Communications and External Affairs function. This role will be important in keeping GamCare’s staff updated with regular communications from our Leadership Team and our Board, and supporting to deliver internal events that bring together our staff and keep us aligned with our purpose as a charity. 

About You 

As the successful candidate you’ll bring excellent communication skills to the role and an ability to find positive stories from across the charity that resonate with staff. Working as part of a broader communications team, you’ll be adept at working with stakeholders across different functions and connecting the dots across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the delivery of GamCare’s internal communications strategy to ensure our staff are engaged with key updates and initiatives from across the organisation.
• Monitor and report on internal comms metrics for management reports, including metrics across our internal channels and measuring against our Key Performance Indicators.
• Supporting the delivery of the annual staff awards to recognise and celebrate colleague achievements.
• Attend internal meetings and working groups, actively seeking out important information for internal audiences and joining the dots across the charity.
• Support the transition to a new central internal communications platform for staff to engage with one another, as well as managing GamCare’s internal knowledge management function.
• Produce our weekly internal newsletter to keep colleagues informed and celebrate successes.

Benefits You Can Enjoy  

• 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 

 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 doesn’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. 

For any further information on the role or if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact recruitment@gamcare.org.uk and the team will be happy to help.