The knowledge, skills, and/or ability required to carry out the role effectively (and which may be developed) are listed below. ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Knowledge & Experience Good understanding of the full spectrum of marketing Understanding of working communications with expertise in one or more areas covered by in/with NGOs or small the Communications team charitable organisations Good knowledge of veganism, the vegan movement and related Experience of working with issues such as animal rights and environmental issues high profile (celebrity) Understanding of the importance of corporate identity and supporters branding issues Experience of managing Line management experience consumer or trade shows Experience of acting as a Events management experience spokesperson for an organisation Experience of working with volunteers or volunteering Education / qualifications & training Appropriate experience in a related post A relevant professional Educated to degree level or similar qualification e.g. CIM, CIPR, CAM etc. Health & Safety training Skills & abilities Demonstrable team management skills Full U.K. driving licence A very high standard of literacy with good all round writing skills Able to drive a small van Good project planning experience Computer literate with sound MS Office skills Ability to establish strong working relationships with team, Senior Management and external contacts Personal qualities Hardworking, committed, enjoys a challenge Confident, articulate, proactive, outgoing and friendly well under pressure and able to juggle several projects at once Approachable and adaptable, team player who embraces change Adhere to a vegan diet and lifestyle during time with The Vegan Society Willingness and ability to undertake appropriate training and development as required Able to travel with infrequent overnight/weekend stays away from home with advance notice
The knowledge, skills, and/or ability required to carry out the role effectively (and which may be developed) are listed below. ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Knowledge & Experience Good understanding of the full spectrum of marketing communications with expertise in one or more areas covered by the Communications team Good knowledge of veganism, the vegan movement and related issues such as animal rights and environmental issues Understanding of the importance of corporate identity and branding issues Line management experience Events management experience Understanding of working in/with NGOs or small charitable organisations Experience of working with high profile (celebrity) supporters Experience of managing consumer or trade shows Experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation Experience of working with volunteers or volunteering Education / qualifications & training Appropriate experience in a related post Educated to degree level or similar A relevant professional qualification e.g. CIM, CIPR, CAM etc. Health & Safety training Skills & abilities Demonstrable team management skills A very high standard of literacy with good all round writing skills Good project planning experience Computer literate with sound MS Office skills Ability to establish strong working relationships with team, Senior Management and external contacts Full U.K. driving licence Able to drive a small van Personal qualities Hardworking, committed, enjoys a challenge Confident, articulate, proactive, outgoing and friendly well under pressure and able to juggle several projects at once Approachable and adaptable, team player who embraces change Adhere to a vegan diet and lifestyle during time with The Vegan Society Willingness and ability to undertake appropriate training and development as required Able to travel with infrequent overnight/weekend stays away from home with advance notice
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