Job opportunity

10 Jun 2014 UK SIC

The Internet Watch Foundation, partners in the UK Safer Internet Centre are advertising for the position of Communications Assistant.

Full time 35 hours per week

Salary – £20,644 plus benefits

Closing date for applications is Friday 27 June 2014 at 12.00 noon

Who are the IWF

As a self-regulatory body with charitable status, the Internet Watch Foundation works in partnership with internet service providers, telecommunication companies, mobile operators, software providers, the police, Government and the public to minimise the availability of online criminal content, particularly child sexual abuse images.

Communications Assistant

The IWF is looking for a bright and energetic communications assistant to join its External Relations Team. You must be willing to learn fast and muck in with all aspects of what we do. This covers PR, social media, marketing, our website, public affairs and membership work. Aside from the salary and usual benefits you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to gain all-round communications experience on a national and international level. You’ll work on national campaigns, liaise with local, national and international media, support the planning and running of events, and have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names on the Internet. We cherish a commitment to the IWF’s cause and need someone who can prioritise their time, is brimming with ideas, has a friendly and out-going personality and feels comfortable talking to people at all levels. If you have a passion for top-quality communications, have experience of a media or PR environment with relevant qualifications, and if you want to work in a role where you can make a real difference, then please apply.

For further information about applying for this role, please viist www.iwf.org.uk/about-iwf/recruitment