We seek to develop and provide a voice for Ireland’s churches to connect through a common belief in Christ. Our vision is to be a benchmark of unity in Christ for churches and communities globally. We run a wide variety of events and meetings to realise our vision and engage with people and partners from across the churches and throughout the whole island of Ireland. We seek an enthusiastic, charismatic individual, who is able to administer and communicate our work setting our values of integrity, trust and respect at the heart of our organisation. 

Our members are the fourteen main Christian Churches in Ireland. We are one of the longest serving, established national ecumenical bodies in the world and have a proud track record of addressing issues of justice, peace and integration as well as facilitating collaboration on key contemporary priorities.

You will have a key role in communications, strongly promoting our work through your written words, use of digital media, social networking and through our forums and meetings. Together with our part–time Administrator you will share the administration of the organisation, ensuring the office is covered at all times, often being the first point of contact for our members, partners and the general public. You will ensure the smooth running of all of our day to day activities. You will be a vital member of a small team providing key support to the Executive Officer and part–time Administrator in our Belfast headquarters.

Job Description 

Job Title Communications and Administration Assistant 

(permanent, part–time, 22.5 hours a week)

Location

Inter Church Centre, 48 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast

Salary Scale

£19,621 – £21,519 pro rata

Responsible to

Executive Officer

Main function of job

To provide effective communications and administrative support to all aspects of the organisation

Expecte

d start

Late November 2013

Interviews

21st October 2013

 

1. Communications

• Creating, adapting and sourcing material to keep our website constantly up to date
• Developing our social media presence
• Researching and writing press releases and articles, as required
• Liaising with partner church press officers on shared media releases
• Writing and adapting reports for public distribution as necessary
• Sub editing and proof reading all productions
• Communications and PR support for conferences, seminars and meetings
• Developing and maintaining a database of images, designs and illustrations
• Liaising with service providers, designers and printers on outsourced projects

2. General administrative duties

Along with our part–time Administrator you will

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Executive Officer and team. 
• Convene and service meetings including timetabling, minute taking, distribution of papers and reports for meetings 
• Provide general reception services including hospitality, office mail, telephones and dealing with enquiries
• Routine liaising with member churches and partner organisations
• Arrangements and logistical support for conferences, seminars and meetings
• Administrative support to ensure smooth running of forums and working groups
• Being in sole charge of the office at times

3. Other duties

• Working to agreed priorities and tasks with the Executive Officer
• Other tasks as necessitated by the duties of the position and the flexible demands of the organisation
• Willing and able to work occasionally outside of office hours and travel to meetings in the Republic of Ireland
• Understand and work within the ethos and values of the ICC, acting in a professional and ethical way at all times when representing the organisation
• Respect the diversity of other people’s culture, faith and practice.

Download a full application pack from the resources section including job application and personnel specification or email us at info@irishchurches.org 

Closing date for applications is 12:00 (noon) Monday 7th October 2013.