Advocate

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £21000 - £25700

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

VoiceAbility are recruiting for advocates across Sunderland, full and part time permanent positions are available. VoiceAbility supports people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a voice that counts. Providing advocacy and user involvement services across England, VoiceAbility is a growing organisation working with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected.

About the role:

Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves.

The role will involve travel across Sunderland area to care homes, hospitals, and clients’ homes.

Location: Home based with travel across Sunderland area.

Hours: 2 x 37.5 hours Permanent Roles, 2 x 30 hours part time roles – some negotiation possible

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development

Closing date for applications: 9th October

Interviews: 17th October

About you:

• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care

• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills

• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties

• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.

• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers

• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise

• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards

• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children

• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues

• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines

• Be able to work independently

• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle. There is extensive travel involved in these roles

Desirable skills or experience:

• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.

• Knowledge and experience of the, Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007)

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification and/or the IMCA unit, it is a requirement of that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.

You may have experience of the following: Advocate, Vulnerable Adults, Social Worker, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Worker, Charity, Third Sector etc. Advice & Guidance

Wednesday 09 October 2019

VoiceAbility are recruiting for advocates across Cambridge, both full and part time. Permanent and temporary / casual positions are available.
 
VoiceAbility supports people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a voice that counts. Providing advocacy and user involvement services across England, VoiceAbility is a growing organisation working with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected. 

About the role:

Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves.

The role is office based, with travel across Cambridgeshire to care homes, hospitals, and clients’ homes.

Location: Office Based in Cambridge with travel across Cambridgeshire

Hours: 1 x 37.5hours Permanent Role (would consider PT with a minimum of 30hours Permanent Contract), 1 x 25hours Fixed Term Contract (plus casual work)

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development

Closing date for applications: 29th September 2019

Interviews: Week commencing 7th October 2019

About you:

• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle. There is extensive travel involved in these roles

Desirable skills or experience:

• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the, Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007)

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement of the permanent role that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.

You may have experience of the following: Advocate, Vulnerable Adults, Social Worker, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Worker, Charity, Third Sector etc. Advice & Guidance.

VoiceAbility are recruiting for a full time (37.5hrs pw) advocate to deliver advocacy across Brent and Hounslow. Apply now to make a positive difference to vulnerable peoples’ lives.
 
VoiceAbility supports people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a voice that counts. Providing advocacy and user involvement services across England, VoiceAbility is a growing organisation working with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected. 

About the role:

Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves.

Location: The role will be based from one of the London offices primarily servicing the Brent and Hounslow areas.

Hours: 37.5hours (Full Time) Permanent Role

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development

Closing date for applications: 26th September 2019

Interviews: 2nd October 2019

About you:

• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle is preferable due to working between boroughs.

Desirable skills or experience:

• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the, Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007)

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement of the permanent role that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.

You may have experience of the following: Advocate, Vulnerable Adults, Social Worker, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Worker, Charity, Third Sector etc. Advice & Guidance.

Flexible working options will be considered

The Centre for Ageing Better has a unique opportunity for an experienced Communications professional to join our team as a Communications Officer (Campaigns). If you are a hands-on individual with experience of planning and delivering advocacy campaigns and helping to influence change in public policy, we want to hear from you.

We are the Centre for Ageing Better, an independent charitable foundation. We believe that more people living longer represents a huge opportunity for society and we want everyone to enjoy a good later life. But changes are needed so more people are in good health, are financially secure, are socially connected, and have a purpose in later life.

As Communications Officer (Campaigns) you will develop and deliver ambitious integrated campaigns that influence policy and practice around Ageing Better’s key issues across our wide range of communications platforms including digital, events and engagement with the media and policymakers. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of the UK public policy process, including the political and parliamentary system and how to influence it to bring about change.

Working as part of a busy communications team, you will also provide planning and project management support for our overall communications work through a range of communications channels. With hands-on experience of delivering across a range of communications disciplines, you will have fast writing skills and the ability to absorb long and complex policy issues and turn them into compelling and clear content. An interest in Ageing Better’s agenda is essential.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role. The closing date for this role is 30 September at 17.00 with interviews to be held on 11 October 2019.

Please complete the attached Equality and Diversity form and return alongside your application.

We are recruiting for a skilled domestic violence advocate (IDVA) to provide high quality advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence. You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims’ safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic violence in a range of settings, and managing and reviewing your cases.

The successful candidate will have significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence. You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic violence, and have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) accredited qualification for our profession. Other benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and a bonus/discounts online portal.

Closing date: 20th October2019

Interview date: 29th October 2019

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpins all of our work.

No agencies please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

Head of Communications, Online & Media
Index on Censorship

Time period: Full time
Location: London - office based
Hours: 5 days/week
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

Index on Censorship, one of the world’s leading freedom of expression organisations, is looking for a Head of Comms, Online & Media to help support the organisation to grow its profile and coverage of freedom of expression. You will also edit and oversee the website. 

If you are brilliant at communicating information to a wide range of people and great at getting media coverage, then this could be the job for you. If you love to innovate and use online channels to reach different audiences in different ways, then we want to hear from you.

Index on Censorship is a London-based charity that campaigns on issues of censorship and supports those facing threats to their freedom of expression. The organisation, which turns 50 years old in 2022, is moving into an exciting phase of its development, with new projects launching in the United States and the UK.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Comms, Online & Media will be responsible for revising and delivering the organisation’s communications strategy and have overall responsibility for:

- Development and implementation of our communications strategy, including devising a new social media strategy 
- Handling relationships with UK and international media
- Running the Index website, and editing its content, from video and audio to written articles
- Creating, editing and distributing external communications, including documents such as the weekly email newsletter, annual report, marketing materials and press releases as required
- Driving the process of reviewing and releasing press releases and statements written by colleagues and being a point of contact with the media
- Monitoring and reporting on Index on Censorship’s coverage in the media
- Website management (our website is based on a WordPress platform) and management of the relationship with the web design company where necessary
- Ensuring Index on Censorship is able to present freedom of expression and censorship issues in an accessible and current way for a variety of audiences 

You will also oversee production of video content and podcasts, in conjunction with other team members and will work closely with our magazine, advocacy and events staff.

You will line manage the Assistant Online Editor and also be responsible for relationships with any design, website and PR agencies as and when required.

Person Specification

Essential

- At least three years’ experience in a senior role within communications and media
- Ability to edit and produce professionally designed content for a variety of audiences
- Experienced at producing and overseeing digital communications including web and social media
- Ability to manage a website and oversee a social media strategy
- Confident working with media outlets, PR companies and journalists
- Interest in, and knowledge of, freedom of expression
- Knowledge of using WordPress and social media tools such as Tweetdeck

Desirable

- Experience with communications around human rights or freedom of expression
- Experience in not for profit, advocacy or campaigning organisations
- Experience managing staff within a small communications team
- Experience of working with content in multiple languages
- Management of a small budget
- Some knowledge of media law, particularly relating to online content
- Use of design software, such as Photoshop and InDesign

Index is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This role is based in our office in London. You may be expected to work on some weekends and evenings during the year, but the role is mainly within office hours.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 9th October 2019

To apply for the role of Head of Communications, Online & Media, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Head of Communications, Head of Communications & Media, Senior Communications Manager, Head of Communications & Campaigns, Senior Campaign Manager, or Head of Marketing Communications. 

Refuge is the country’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services and culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Refuge and Women’s Aid). We advise Government and lobby to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, managing a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

Job title: IGVA (Independent Gender-based Violence Advocate) – Polish speaking

Salary: £27,177 - £29,943 per year

Hours:  37.5 per week

Please be advised that this role is a 12 months maternity cover! 

We are recruiting an Independent Gender Violence Advocate to work closely with victims of gender based violence from the point of crisis. You will provide high quality independent advocacy and support to the highest risk survivors of gender based violence and their children. This will involve establishing and prioritising the risks to and the needs of survivors of gender based violence and developing and delivering individual support and risk management plans in partnership with other agencies who attend the MARAC. You will advocate both verbally and in writing in a range of settings including civil and criminal proceedings and with criminal justice professionals.

With significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of gender based violence, you will be experienced in identifying and responding to the risks to and needs of

survivors. With an ability to work in crisis or under pressure, you will have an up-to-date knowledge of criminal and civil legislation relating to gender-based violence. You will understand multi-agency partnership structures including the MARAC and have an ability to advocate on a client’s behalf in a range of settings. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills to write reports, deliver presentations and to communicate to stakeholders in a clear and effective way. A CAADA qualification is desirable.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  We offer the first Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) accredited qualification for our profession. In addition Safe Lives (CAADA) training or an equivalent training programme will be provided.  Other benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and a childcare voucher scheme.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work.

Closing date: 13th October 2019

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women (CBFW) is offering the chance for an energetic, dedicated individual to join our forward thinking and dynamic team. CBFW helps release the potential of women entrepreneurs, so they can redefine the future. We deliver training, facilitate mentoring and share knowledge, inspired by the women involved in our work around the world – and by our partners, donors and collaborators.

Job Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has opened up to lead the development and delivery of a new multi-channel communications strategy and work-plan for the Foundation, in order that we can achieve our organisational strategic and annual priorities.

You will work proactively with colleagues in the Programmes and Partnerships (fundraising) departments to build and deliver targeted, results orientated and quality communications, including for a new fundraising campaign launching in early 2020.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Work closely with the Director of External Affairs (and CEO on an interim basis) in the development of an overall communications strategy and annual communications plans, including: content creation, reports, blogs, digital and social media, website updates, media/press and fundraising/donor comms.
• Manage the evolution and delivery of the Foundation’s identity and brand: working closely with the Director of External Affairs Affairs to support the management of a new messaging framework and visual identity, supporting staff to uphold guidelines to protect the Foundation’s brand.  
• To oversee the development and delivery of communications in relation to the Foundation’s new major fundraising appeal, which will launch in early 2020.
• Responsible for writing, editing and production (in-house or with external design support) of a range of communications materials, for example: annual reports, research reports, campaign materials, donor communications, leaflets, newsletters, blogs and other campaign collateral.
• Managing the Foundation’s social media channels, developing and sharing engaging content about our global programmes and sharing the stories of women entrepreneurs as case studies.
• Managing the organisation’s website, updating and uploading new content. Working with an external developer for maintenance and exploring potential website rebuild in 2020.

Please note, the CBFW is committed to creating a diverse team and encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply for this role. We consider applications without regard to race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

For more information, please download the attached job description.

The closing date for this role is close of business on 27th September and we will interview in our London office on 7th October 2019. Expenses for travel will not be covered. If you have not heard from us by the end of 1st October, please assume you have been unsuccessful

When applying, please email your CV and a covering letter, indicating your available start date. 

We are looking for a committed and motivated individual to join us as Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer, playing a key role in our policy and advocacy team and organisation, driving and shaping health policy debates and delivering programmes to advance the right to health in the UK. 

Doctors of the World UK is part of the global Médecins du Monde network, which delivers over 400 projects in 80 countries through 3,000 volunteers. Our vision is of a world where barriers to health have been overcome, where health is acknowledged as a fundamental right. Through innovative medical programmes and evidence-based advocacy, we empower excluded people and communities to claim their right to health while fighting for universal access to healthcare.

As Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer you will work to maximise DOTW’s influence and impact on health policy debates whilst influencing practice in health services to ensure accessible and equitable healthcare for everyone living in the UK. As part of the policy and advocacy team, you will support our evidence-based advocacy work and deliver projects to:

• maximise the impact Doctors of the World UK’s experience here in the UK and abroad
• empower healthcare professionals and patients
• advance the right to health.

The role will take a lead on Doctors of the World’s work to build capacity within the health system to provide accessible and equitable services for migrants and refugees through quality and performance frameworks, health education and service commissioning and by identifying opportunities to influence the developing health landscape.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within DOTW.

If you have relevant experience for the role but are not sure about applying please contact us to discuss the role further.  

Part time/job share considered.

Please read the full JD (attached) to find out more about this role.

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months, 37.5 hours per week

Location: London

 To apply: Please send us an updated copy of your CV along with a cover letter (2 sides of a4 maximum) explaining how you meet the key duties of the role.

Please note: to apply for a position with Doctors of the World UK, you must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom (in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996). You will need to provide two referees. We will not contact any of your referees until we are at a stage to offer you the position.

Closing Date: Sunday 22 September (@ 11:59 pm)

We are looking for people that can support and assist our clients to attend appointments with services and advocate on their behalf if needed.

We are proud to announce that SPEAR have been awarded funding from the Big Lottery to continue our health link service which engages and supports rough sleepers with their mental and physical ill health needs. Helping them access services that are often difficult to access, meaning that they have poor access to health and social care services.

This service is delivered in the London boroughs of Kingston and Richmond in an outreach model in the community, working with homelessness providers and primary care health providers in those boroughs.

The service consists of a team leader, health link workers and peer advocates.

You will need to have great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as being able to able to build on the relationships we have with our clients and stakeholders as well as create new relationships that benefit the service users and SPEAR as an organisation.

We are particularly interested in candidates that may have a history of homelessness, or that come from a disadvantaged background and would like to kick start a career in social care.

This role is on a permanent basis working 22.5 hours per week.

SALARY: £12,943.50 per annum
WORKING HOURS: 22.5 hours per week
CLOSING DATE:  11th September 2019
INTERVIEW DATE: 16th September 2019

Skilled across all areas of communications, you know how to use different communications approaches to deliver these objectives whether this is working with grass-roots campaigners, high-profile individuals or global brands.  You thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment working alongside global experts in their fields, and have a passion for improving mental health, especially for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. 

The purpose of this role will be to lead the communications function of United for Global Mental Health, which will work across the organisation’s core communications work (50% of your time), and leading the communications for the Speak Your Mind campaign a nationally driven, globally united campaign we facilitate (50% of your time).

Note: you must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Salary Scale: Band 1-2 (from £45,000 including London weighting allowance).

Location: London.

Contract and Hours: Permanent contract.  Ideally a full-time role (37hrs per week) but will consider part time hours and flexible working.

At Traidcraft Exchange, we are proud to have been at the forefront of shaping the discourse around trade justice and advocating for small-scale farmers, workers and artisans worldwide. Most recently, we won an award for our ground-breaking advocacy campaign on Brexit. 

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Policy and Advocacy who wants to make a real difference to the way trade works, and who will build on our excellent reputation and ability to punch above our organisational weight.

You will be a dynamic leader with a track record of successful advocacy work and the knowledge and expertise to navigate the emerging political landscape. You will be able to represent Traidcraft Exchange powerfully in external forums, work in partnership with allies and provide strategic internal leadership, as well as managing a small team of policy advisors.

If you want to combine strategic organisational leadership with staying connected to day-to-day policy and advocacy work, have knowledge of trade and development issues and like the idea of playing a vital role in a small and specialist organisation, this role could be for you.

Interested? Further details including a full job description and application form can be found on our website. 

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 30th September 2019

Provisional date for interviews:  Week commencing 7th October 2019

Marketing and Communications Manager (Contract)
Hyde Park, London

About Us

Created in March 2017, The Royal Parks is a charity that supports and manages 5,000 acres of historic parkland across London. Millions of Londoners and tourists visit our beautiful sites, which offer unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital. 

We look after eight of London’s largest open spaces; Hyde Park, The Green, Richmond, Greenwich, St James’s, Bushy and The Regent’s Parks, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet’s Corner.

We are now looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join us on a contract until December 2020.

The Benefits

- Salary of £35,234 - £40,000 per annum
- Pension scheme 
- 26 days' holiday per annum plus public holidays
- Take on an engaging contract with a supportive, innovative and flexible employer 

If you have experience of leading marcoms campaigns, events and activities, this is a brilliant opportunity to support the ongoing growth and success of a forward-thinking charity.

It's an incredible time to be joining us as we embark on a programme to reposition our organisation, encourage support from the people who visit our parks daily and advocate for these amazing areas. The Royal Parks are stunning, inspiring spaces in the urban sprawl, providing green breaks and places where Londoners can appreciate nature like nowhere else.

So, if you want to help shape the voice of the organisation that protects, conserves and maintains some of London’s most iconic spaces, we’d love to hear from you. 

The Role

As the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will develop and deliver strategic and multi-channel marketing campaigns to support fundraising, learning, volunteering and specific projects. 

Around 50% of your role will focus on overseeing marketing activities for the award-winning Royal Parks Half Marathon, the second largest race of its kind in the UK. 

This will include driving the overall marketing strategy, liaising with partners, agencies and providers and acting as brand guardian for the event.

Your role will also involve: 

- Managing, leading and developing the Challenge Events and Marketing Officer
- Ensuring alignment with The Royal Parks’ brand guidelines
- Overseeing marketing activities for our learning programmes, including branding, e-comms, media and advertising 
- Ensuring consistency in tone of voice, donor proposition and key messaging in fundraising-related activities
- Supporting our expanding portfolio of challenge events

About You

To join us as a Marketing and Communications Manager, you will need: 

- A strong record of achieving ROI as a direct result of leading marcoms campaigns, events and activities, particularly in relation to mass participation events and charity activities 
- Experience of developing marketing plans for fundraising, learning and/ or wider engagement programmes 
- Line management experience and the ability to work collaboratively with others across departments 
- The ability to manage agencies effectively to deliver marketing communications and PR activities
- A degree level qualification in a relevant subject, such as marketing, communications or business development, or equivalent experience 

Other organisations may call this role Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marcoms Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Charity Marketing Manager, Fundraising Marketing Manager, Marketing Campaigns Manager or Marketing and Events Manager. 

The closing date for applications is the 26th September 2019.

No agencies please - speculative applications from agencies will not be considered.

Webrecruit and The Royal Parks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Marketing and Communications Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Policy & Advocacy Officer (London and Manchester / Leeds / Liverpool)

We are looking for a committed and motivated individual to join us as Policy & Advocacy Officer, playing a key role in our policy and advocacy team and organisation, driving and shaping health policy debates and delivering programmes to advance the right to health in the UK. 

Doctors of the World UK is part of the global Médecins du Monde network, which delivers over 400 projects in 80 countries through 3,000 volunteers. Our vision is of a world where barriers to health have been overcome, where health is acknowledged as a fundamental right. Through innovative medical programmes and evidence-based advocacy, we empower excluded people and communities to claim their right to health while fighting for universal access to healthcare

As Policy & Advocacy Officer you will work to maximise DOTW’s influence and impact on health policy debates whilst influencing practice in health services to ensure accessible and equitable healthcare for everyone living in the UK. As part of the policy and advocacy team, you will support our evidence-based advocacy work and deliver projects to:

• maximise the impact Doctors of the World UK’s experience here in the UK and abroad
• empower healthcare professionals and patients
• advance the right to health

A central part of the role will be delivering our Safe Surgeries initiative, which supports GP practices to address the barriers that prevent people from accessing primary care. This involves leading proactive engagement with Clinical Commissioning Groups, local public health teams, GP practices and healthcare professionals, third sector partners and MPs, as well as delivering training and developing resources.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within DOTW.

If you have relevant experience for the role but are not sure about applying please contact us to discuss the role further.  

Part time/job share considered.

Please read the full JD (attached) to find out more about this role.

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months, 37.5 hours per week

1 role in London, 1 role in North (flexible: Liverpool, Manchester or Leeds)

To apply: Please send us an updated copy of your CV along with a cover letter (2 sides of a4 maximum) explaining how you meet the key duties of the role.

Please note: to apply for a position with Doctors of the World UK, you must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom (in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996). You will need to provide two referees. We will not contact any of your referees until we are at a stage to offer you the position.

Closing Date: Sunday 22 September (@ 11:59 pm)