At a glance

Skills

Campaigning
Copywriting / Journalism
Marketing strategy
Public relations
Social media marketing

Where

Harrow, HA1 2XY

Mainly at home

Time

Mostly during office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week

The Hub seeks a volunteer Communications Officer who will raise the charity’s profile, increase engagement with key audiences and help the Hub achieve its aims, working with volunteers who do specific tasks.

What will you be doing?

Communication Coordinator’s Responsibilities

Develop and implement a communications plan across all media
Stay in touch with the Hub’s activities, staff and volunteers
Review and develop the Hub’s branding
Support and motivate volunteers doing specific tasks
Use communications to increase engagement
Take advantage of opportunities for coverage and special events/days, including religious, national and environmental days and current events
Produce news releases and copy as needed

What are we looking for?

Essential

Enthusiastic about promoting cycling for transport, health and fun
Professional communications experience, including branding, digital media and writing
High level of literacy and attention to detail
Willing to provide references and undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Desirable

Experience of motivating volunteers
Presentation skills
Love of cycling
Familiarity with creative content production tools such as Canva

What difference will you make?

This is a voluntary role and is unpaid, but it’s fun and very rewarding. It could be an opportunity for someone looking to gain experience of motivating people. There is a modest budget for print media, digital subscriptions or other costs.

Before you apply

Interested? Please contact us via Reach. We’d love to hear from you!

Communications Coordinator Role Desc HCH 2023.pdf

About Harrow Cycle Hub

Causes

Climate action

Health and well being / research and care

Sports

Organisation type:

Charity

Harrow Cycle Hub aims to enable everyone in Harrow who wants to cycle, to do so. We especially support women who have never had the chance to cycle, as well as disabled people. Harrow has a very...