We want to hear from you if you are a creative and confident Communications or Public Relations professional with a genuine interest in making a difference in the lives of children in care. We are looking for a Communications and PR Officer to join our friendly Salisbury-based team. You will be interested and enthusiastic about all aspects of communications and PR, have a knack for writing, and be willing to jump into any task with a positive, can-do attitude. Reporting to our Communications and Partnerships Manager, you will be eager to support and learn from our close-knit team. We’re a busy team, supporting many different children’s services across the country and your role will be varied, touching many different aspects of communications and public relations. You will be integral in drafting and shaping our internal and external communications. You will understand popular social media platforms well and, ideally, bring experience of creating and publishing social media content. You will be interested in working with the media and scouting out press opportunities, as well as writing press releases, case studies, and features, with the support of your manager. You may be a current or aspiring PR Executive with two years or more of experience in a similar role. We do not expect you to have done everything set out here—we are here to help and develop you. Keen on this role but seen something you’re not sure about? Don’t rule yourself out – give us a call to talk it through. For an informal discussion, please contact our recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 2. Application deadline: midnight on Tuesday, 4th February Shortlisting: 6th February Face to face interview: W/C 10th February 2025 A flexible, blended approach to home and office working is in place for the team, but you must be willing and able to travel to our office in the Heart of Salisbury a minimum of twice a week with the rest of the Marketing & Communications team. The working hours are Monday to Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00, Friday, 09:00-4:30 Part time hours can be considered for a minimum of 3 days a week. Why Five Rivers? • 33 days (25 days plus eight bank holidays) annual leave allowance. • On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team. • We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award. • Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme • Blue Light Card • Employee Support Programmes. • Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution). • Enhanced Maternity Leave package • Refer a friend bonus scheme. • Long service and recognition scheme. Role Profile: Communications and PR Executive Job Description - Jan 2025.pdf Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3xt21u9