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Communications Officer, Shieldfield Art Works

  •  North East
  •  £10k-15k
  •  Part time
  •  Closes September 4, 2025
  •  enquiries@saw-newcastle.org
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Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Communications Officer. As part of the core team this post will help Shieldfield Art Works communicate its past, present and future activity to stakeholders, funders, visitors and online audience.

Job Description

SAW is hiring a Communications Officer. As part of the core team this post will help SAW communicate its past, present and future activity to stakeholders, funders, visitors and online audience. The post holder will develop an annual promotional plan and forge networks with new places and people to grow our promotional reach. This role would also entail being a team player at events. The role needs someone with excellent planning, design skills, articulation and an ability to build an understanding of all areas of SAW.

Hours per week: 20 hours

Salary: Between £12.60-£14.02 an hour.

Flexible working, subject to agreement. Preferable working days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (some flexibility required to include some evening and weekend work)

SAW is committed to working practices that enable employees to strike a mutually beneficial balance between the needs of SAW, its users, visitors and other stakeholders, and the commitments of home and family life.


There will be two induction days preferably on Thursday 18th and Monday 22nd September; these dates can be negotiated. We will then agree on a mutually convenient start date with the successful candidate.

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Job Responsibilities

Core responsibilities:

Developing and managing an annual promotional plan.

Including:

Writing and editing promotional material

Developing and running SAW's social media platforms

Developing promotional videos

Developing fundraising infographics and promotion

Event support

Any other tasks deemed necessary to the role

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How to Apply

Please apply by letter and C.V. by Thursday 4th September, 10am to [email protected]. Please also complete the attached Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form - this will be separated from your application before the shortlisting stage.

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at Shieldfield Art Works. You will hear back on Thursday 4th September if we invite you to interview.

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