Communications Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Belfast
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Marketing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Content Management Systems Communication Skills Written Skills Stakeholder Management Social Media WordPress

FULL DESCRIPTION

As part of the Department for Communities Job Start Scheme, the NI Sports Forum is recruiting for a Communications Officer. Through the scheme, the successful candidate will undertake a 6 month role working 25 hours per week.

Job Details:

Job reference:1496850
Date notified:19/07/2021
Job location:Belfast/ Home Based
Salary:16/17: £5.10, 18-20: £7.25, 21/22: £9.20, 23+: £9.50
Hours:25
Worktime:Monday – Friday, 3/4 days, occasional evenings.
Closing date: 13/08/2021

Job Duties:

The Employer is: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Create content and maintain NI Sports Forum websites and social channels.
Ensure that digital channels and relevant social media platforms are populated with NISF content, such as case studies, events and insight.
Publish best practice case studies to showcase our work, provide insight for partners and attract new partners to help develop the work of the NISF.
Provide input for regular digital communications such as our e-newsletter and social media channels.
Dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, helping build and maintain effective working relationships.
Identify potential media opportunities at key points of activities.
Support the design and production of relevant publications.
Support relevant subcommittees as required.
Monitoring programme budgets alongside the Finance Administrator.

Qualifications / Experience:

Knowledge of content management systems, such as WordPress.
Strong communication and written skills.
A team player and flexibility in working hours
An interest in sport and physical recreation is desired, but not essential
A third level qualification in a relevant area would be desirable
Access to transport would be desirable

Application Method:

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on [contact hidden]. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone [contact hidden].

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