Location Voluntary Action Rotherham
Salary Salary - £31,063 -32,094 (FTE)
Basis Full time
Job profile for Marketing and Communications Officer
Marketing and Communications Officer
Voluntary Action Rotherham 23/11/2026
Job details
Salary Salary - £31,063 -32,094 (FTE) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Community, Marketing & PR Date posted 04/11/2026 Job reference REQ24341
Attachments
Marketing and Communications Officer - PS.pdf
Marketing and Communications Officer - JD.pdf
What is Moving Rotherham.pdf
Job description
Location: Voluntary Action Rotherham, The Spectrum, Coke Hill, Rotherham, S60 2HX
Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work may be necessary to carry out the duties of this post.
Term of employment: Fixed Term (18 months)
Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Monday 23 rd November 2026.
Interviews are likely to be held on Friday 4 th December at The Spectrum.
The Marketing and Communications Officer will play an instrumental role in promoting all strands of the Moving Rotherham initiative and will lead on designing, delivering, and evaluating innovative marketing strategies to communicate project impact, grow audiences, and encourage active participation across diverse communities in Rotherham.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy & Brand Management
- Devising and monitoring campaign strategies and individual project plans within defined budgets.
- Implementing an effective and engaging brand identity across all programme strands.
- Evaluating all marketing campaigns to ensure audience targets and financial targets are met.
Digital Communications & Content Creation
- Managing and updating the Moving Rotherham website and digital platforms.
- Planning and creating engaging social media content across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Producing and monitoring targeted e-newsletters.
- Supporting project documentation and evaluation commissioning film and photography.
Media Relations & Event Promotion
- Serving as the key point of contact for media enquiries across local, regional, and national print, broadcast, and online media.
- Identifying opportunities with strategic networks to secure media coverage.
- Creating and implementing imaginative communications for events, festivals, and community roadshows.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Compliance
- Building strong relationships with delivery partners, website providers, designers, and evaluation teams.
- Assisting members of the public via telephone and in person in a courteous manner.
- Ensuring compliance with Data Protection Act / GDPR guidelines, as well as organisational policies on Equality, Health & Safety, Corporate Image, and Confidentiality.
Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area.
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Marketing and Communications Officer in Rotherham employer: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the community through high-quality adult care services. With a strong commitment to person-centred care, our inclusive work culture fosters professional growth and development, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a difference. Located in Rotherham, we offer a supportive environment where you can thrive while contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in our community.
Contact Details:
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
