Marketing and Communications Officer (Health)

SASP are looking to recruit a Marketing and Communications Officer to assist the Strategic Communications Manager to support SASP's digital communications work, with a specific focus around the health agenda. The Marketing and Communications Officer will play an important role in boosting the effectiveness and reach of SASP's communications, along with delivering promotional campaigns and develop this area within a leading sport and physical activity development agency.

To support our new strategy, Somerset Moves we are growing our communications team, as we look to develop campaigns that help raise awareness, generate excitement and inspire us to be active and improve the health and lives of people in Somerset.

They will primarily be responsible for managing external communications through newsletters and social media, website management and digital transformation, and leading instrumental behaviour change health campaigns.

We are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic and high performing team, who ideally has a background and relevant experience in digital, communications or journalism. They will have an eye for detail, be a creative thinker, have good communication skills and bring passion to this role.

For further information please read the attached job description and application form.

Please apply using the attached SASP application form or your CV (with role salaries and referees) with a cover letter stating why you think you would be a suitable candidate for the role. Please send this to recruitment@sasp.co.uk by Friday 24th February, 5pm.

For further information on the role, please contact Sarah Coombs - Strategic Communications Manager, on 01823 653990 or email recruitment@sasp.co.uk.

Closing date: Friday 24th February

Interview date: Wednesday 1st March

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