The Plus Importance Project is a newly registered charity that improves understanding and inclusion of people in the + of LGBT+, defined as “sexualities, gender identities and sex characteristics including, but not limited to, asexual, genderfluid, genderqueer, intersex, non-binary, pansexual and queer”.

We provide training and support to organisations, educate the public and conduct research on identities in the +.

As our Marketing Lead, you will oversee aspects of our work such as our social media, website and newsletter. You will also share your expertise in this area with other volunteers to help them make informed decisions.

This role requires a time commitment averaging 3 hours per week, including meetings with the Founder, the social media volunteers and other ad-hoc meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and supporting the charity’s social media, including coordinating a team of social media volunteers
• Managing the charity’s website and supporting the development of new public-facing aspects of the organisation, such as a newsletter
• Responding to questions and feedback from the public and managing our response to any criticism or abuse
• Building relationships with the public, the media and other organisations
• Obtaining useful insights of trends, potential partners and opportunities, and updating others on relevant news
• Supporting the wider work of the Plus Importance Project

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of marketing, social media etc.
• Excellent communication skills
• Skills/experience in content creation
• Passion for the work of the charity
• Personal or professional interest in the work of the Plus Importance Project
• Able to offer at least 3 hours per week

Preferable:

• Experience of coordinating a small team
• Knowledge of relevant laws, restrictions and best practice, such as libel, accessibility and charity political activity

We particularly welcome applications from people that have lived experience that is currently underrepresented in our team, such as people who are Black, Asian, intersex or aromantic.