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Every hour, another person in the UK goes blind. When someone loses their sight, we're here to make sure they don't lose their freedom as well. Guide Dogs provides a range of mobility services and works to break down barriers so that people who are blind or partially sighted can get out and about on their own terms. We will not rest until people who are blind or partially sighted can enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.

Change a life. Join our team at Guide Dogs.

As a Senior Communications Officer you will be responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communications plans to deliver the corporate strategy. You will ensure all communication activities promote, protect and differentiate the organisation’s brand and drive public engagement. In addition you will protect and improve Guide Dogs’ image and reputation, raising its profile regionally, nationally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver communications plans to engage new stakeholders and retain existing stakeholders ensuring all activities are monitored and reviewed to maximise results;
  • Manage all communications activities ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget;
  • Provide support for the management, development, training and recruitment and performance of the communications team and to deputise for the Communications Manager.

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge of producing communications materials in accessible formats;
  • Knowledge of communications best practice and innovation;
  • Significant experience in communications;
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Closing date

Applications for this post closed 11:59pm on Tuesday 2nd December 2014