Communications Assistant

We are recruiting for a self-motivated and ambitious Communications and Marketing Assistant. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, and working closely with the Fundraising Officer, the candidate will play an active role in delivering a newly developed comms strategy.

We are looking for someone has an understanding of creation, implementation and evaluation of communications and marketing strategies and campaigns to work across all areas of Basis Yorkshire’s work.  If you’d like to find our more please ring the office (0113 -243 0036) and ask to speak to Amber Wilson or email info-basis@basisyorkshire.org.uk

Working at Basis means being part of a fun, dynamic and vibrant workforce; we also offer a benefits package including flexible working (for this post, home working will be considered) contributory pension (4%), free parking; significant opportunities to access training, funded external supervision and an Employee Assistance package.

Job Applications and Equal Opportunities forms should be sent to: info-basis@basisyorkshire.org.uk (no CVs please),

Job Description and Specification

Application Form 

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Deadline:   Wednesday 12th June (Midday)

Salary:        £25,000 FTE                                    Actual Salary £15,000 (0.6 FTE)

Contract:   12 months (with potential to extend based on funding)

There is some free parking but parking near the office will also be reimbursed.

Basis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, recognising the value in this as well as any transferable skills that may not be mentioned in the person specification. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and other people who experience racism and Trans and non-binary people as they are currently under-represented within our staff team. All appointments are made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description and person specification.

Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK or have a valid visa or work permit for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application will be considered for this role.