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Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Loughborough / Home Working

Salary: £28,000

Term: Permanent, full time

Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager

Application Deadline: Sunday 8th November

Overview
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Communications Officer to join the Marketing and Communications team at British Wheelchair Basketball. The Communications Officer will play a key role in delivering online and offline communications activity, activation of PR functions, and assisting in the promotion and growth of wheelchair basketball as a sport within the UK. This includes press releases, news posts, newsletters, and supporting content created for social media.

The role will be responsible for communications output, primarily through digital channels, that inspires and engages new players to the sport, supports the engagement of existing members, celebrates the achievements of our domestic leagues, and shines a spotlight on the international success of our GB teams. The Communications Officer will work across the wider BWB team and stakeholders to ensure that delivery is of a high quality and meets all strategic aims.

The role will include regular weekend and out of hours working given the nature of working in sport.

Full job description

Useful information

The appointment may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For more information, including an overview of our strategy please visit our website: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/about/governance/strategy/

British Wheelchair Basketball is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.