Social Impact Specialist (2-year FTC)

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Impact Specialist to join our growing Communications function, based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office.

At A&O Shearman, we are focused on making a positive and lasting impact on our clients, our people, and wider society. We use our skills to address injustice around the world, working to build a fair society with equal opportunities for all.

In Belfast, our social impact initiatives address inequality and inclusion, helping disadvantaged communities and individuals access their rights and fulfil their potential. Through the A&O Shearman Foundation, we support charitable organisations and community projects focused on increasing access to justice, education and employment to improve people's life chances.

We volunteer our time and resources to tackle the inequalities that underserved communities face across Northern Ireland. We hold gold level CORE accreditation, the standard for responsible business, from Business in the Community Northern Ireland, which recognises our commitment to doing business in a way that is better for employees, the planet and the local community.

What you will do

The Social Impact Specialist will support the Communications Manager in delivering social impact initiatives in Belfast.

This role involves:

• Leading on the delivery of fundraising and awareness initiatives in alignment with global and local priorities.
• Cultivating and managing relationships with our Global Social Impact Partner and local charity partner, acting as a key liaison to ensure mutual goals are met and opportunities for collaboration are maximised.
• Administering donation platforms, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and transparency.
• Monitoring and evaluating programme outcomes, supporting charities in completing impact assessments.
• Assisting with the development of engaging communications across multiple channels to drive staff awareness and participation.
• Leading the design and delivery of a month-long programme of sustainability-focused activities, workshops, and events.
• Identifying and developing volunteering opportunities in collaboration with charity partners, ensuring alignment with organisational expertise and community needs.
• Managing the volunteering portal, promoting opportunities and driving participation.

What you will have

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence, engage, and motivate across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong capabilities in data handling, analysis, and efficient data management.
• Demonstrated success in planning, promoting and managing events.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering results under tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who also thrives when working independently, demonstrating initiative and self-direction.
• Detail-orientated, with exceptional organisational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience of working in a similar role in a professional services environment, or within a charity or funding body is desirable.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.
We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

If this role is not of interest we may have another suitable opportunity here for you at A&O Shearman! Visit our careers portal at A&O Shearman Careers and submit your CV to our Talent Network to be notified when the perfect opportunity becomes available.