The Irish Red Cross Society (IRC) is part of the world's largest independent humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The IRC is committed to and bound by, its Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The vision of the Irish Red Cross is to be a leading humanitarian organisation, providing impartial services and support to vulnerable communities both at home and abroad. Our mission is to identify and deliver humanitarian assistance to those who are most in need.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Irish Red Cross is looking for a creative and highly motivated Digital Content professional to join our Communications Team and lead out on the content production for our websites and associated newsletters. The purpose of this new role in the organisation is to bring our story to a wider audience in a compelling way. It will involve a high degree of collaboration across the organisation and the various teams.  

ROLE RESPONSIBLILTIES

·      Gather, edit, and produce content for the Irish Red Cross websites, including our Register of Pledges, our internal monthly newsletter etc.

·      Working alongside Digital Fundraising Manager ensure all content uploaded to IRC websites follow best Web and SEO practices

·      Create new and update existing webpages on WordPress, in line with brand guidelines, including the Humanitarian Awards website

·      Liaise with colleagues from the Red Cross Movement around the world to source stories from abroad and share stories from Ireland for promotion internationally 

·      Organise, update and maintain a digital repository of all IRC content using a Digital Asset Management system

·      Liaise with IRC IT team and compliance staff to ensure the IRC website complies with GDPR regulation and is in line with organisational policies

·    Provide communications support for key events, meetings, conferences and programmes/projects

·    Work actively towards the achievement of the Irish Red Cross goals.

·    Undertake training and development as required

·    Abide by and uphold the Principles of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

·    Undertake any other reasonable work-related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Communications Manager that are consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Essential Criteria

·      Fluent written and spoken English

·      Excellent writing skills with at least 3 years' experience writing for digital platforms

·      Strong IT skills and experience with CMS platforms

·      Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills 

·      Experience in and knowledge of WordPress

·      Demonstrated ability to implement best SEO practices

·      Ability to produce content using software such as Canva and Photoshop

Desirable Criteria

·      Higher level degree in marketing, communications, English, and or web development

·      Experience in Keyword Research

·      Experience in Google Analytics

·      Experience in the charity/voluntary sector and/or with volunteers. 

·      Experience with Digital Asset Management systems. 

·      Experience implementing internal communications strategies in complex organisations. 

FURTHER INFORMATION

The Irish Red Cross offers the following benefits in addition to salary

·      A 5% employers' contribution to a company contributory pension scheme

·      Closure of the office on Good Friday, plus two additional 'privilege days' to be used at Easter and Christmas respectively.

·      Paid maternity and paternity leave *

·      Death in Service benefit of four times salary

·      Flexible working hours, including opportunities for hybrid working.

·      Further education, training and learning supports

·      Professional subscriptions (as applicable)

This role is in the job family of 'Co-ordinator'.

The Irish Red Cross is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications for people from all sections of the community, irrespective of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller community. This role requires applicants to have the right to work in Ireland.

This role is part-funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth (DCEDIY)

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this role, please forward a copy of your CV, together with a cover letter setting out how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role to:

jobs@redcross.ie

Your email should contain Digital Communications Officer in the subject line. Applications should be in .pdf or MS Word format, and with file names in the following format: <Surname>, <First name> - CV and <Surname>, <First name> - Cover Letter

The closing date for applications is Friday 12^th April at 5pm.

Shortlisting for interview will be on the basis of the essential and desirable criteria for this role.

It is intended to hold initial interviews for this role on week beginning 22^nd April 2024.

Please note that there may be a second round of interviews.