Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is one of the UK's leading marine conservation and campaigning charities. Our mission is simple: to Create Ocean Activists Everywhere. Our projects and campaigns inspire, unite and empower individuals and communities to take action to protect our ocean, beaches, waves and wildlife. Our vision, Thriving Ocean, Thriving People, is about connecting all humans to the ocean and creating communities of people who want to make real change happen. We support and empower people to campaign together as the authentic voice of the ocean.

The organisation was founded in 1990 and became a charity in 2013. The charity is made up of a board of 11 trustees, an executive team of 21, 200+ Regional Reps and over 100,000 active volunteers around the UK. The charity also founded and runs the only marine conservation All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster – the Ocean Conservation APPG, bringing together a collaborative voice for ocean in Westminster.

The charity has recently confirmed the Patronage of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and 2020 sees the start of the new decade and an opportunity for the charity to reflect on a 30 year legacy of high-impact environmental campaigning, and look forward to further establish itself as one of the most authentic and trusted voices in marine conservation. The year marks the start of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration which provides us with a powerful external frame to continue to develop and deliver our campaigns. In 2020, we will begin a decade devoted to the ocean, redoubling our efforts to mobilise volunteers, collect citizen science, influence legislation and diversify our campaign efforts. We will develop clear goals and a roadmap of campaigns to protect the ocean.

The latest annual report and accounts can be accessed through the Charity Commission.

Community and Values

The ever-growing SAS community believes in staying connected with the ocean. To strengthen this bond, we live by four core values, which matter deep down, to us all.

• Open: Together, we’re passionate, down to earth campaigners, born out of the community, with a deep unrelenting love of the ocean. We believe in building diverse, inclusive and active communities.
• Dynamic: We are dynamic, radical, active, energetic doers and campaigners. From the beaches to the front benches, we bring people together, empowering them to get stuck in and make real change happen.
• Authentic: We are human, doing our best. When we don’t get things right, we learn from it. We believe in authenticity. You can’t fake trust. We are deeply connected to and motivated by the ocean.
• Creative: We are creative and entrepreneurial. We move fast, think far and believe the future is bright. From our humble home, we make waves (of all shapes and sizes) to improve our greatest gift. A healthy ocean = a healthy society.

The Role and Opportunity

Proactive communication is the most important driver of our campaign impact, positioning, audience acquisition and fundraising potential.

We need someone with an eye for an ocean story, has their finger on the pulse of environmental stories, knows the pace of a breaking story, and can plan and deliver a campaign with precision. Someone who brings their instinctive understanding and technical experience of communications to enhance our high impact campaigns to protect the ocean.

You will have a strong appreciation of grassroots movements and the convening power of ‘open environmental campaign brands’ in delivering impact and change, whilst maintaining brand authenticity and cohesion. You will know how to position an organisation at a national and international level.

We need an energetic, committed and strategic individual, with great experience of turning communications strategy into real impact.

We are a small, agile team with the ability to deliver big and you will need to be collaborative, inspirational and decisive. You will be skilled at empowering teams to create and deliver consistently bold and brilliant content efficiently in house. We are a practical charity, and you will be able to roll up your sleeves, write, create content and work on tight timeframes, capacity and budgets.

You will have a strong appreciation for the platforms and systems that can support taking our communication offer to the next level and you will help identify and implement these as needed.

Importantly, you will understand how digital tools can help influence the debate to bring about change and grow our supporter base. You will have a strong grasp of environmental issues, spot opportunities, and understand how to engage and mobilise new audiences at this crucial time for our environment.

This new role with the charity will be both strategic and hands on, delivering trackable and meaningful uplift on a powerful existing communications ecosystem. The main responsibilities are outlined below but this is not a definitive list and it will change and evolve over time.

Responsibilities

General

• Review and map the SAS communications ecosystem and network;
• Lead the development and implementation of SAS’s communications (& marketing) strategy;
• Oversee digital comms ecosystem – E-newsletters, website, social media platforms;
• Grow our audience share and brand awareness;
• Line manage the Digital Communications Officer;
• Provide dotted-line communication management and support across the team;
• Support the CEO to appoint and manage a PR agency;
• Ensure our campaigns are aligned with external communication opportunities;
• Manage the budget and forecasting for marketing and communications;
• Develop an ambassador’s programme.

Brand Management

• Oversee all aspects of the SAS brand including copywriting; image & film management; IP; events, office and physical spaces; partnerships;
• Create and implement a consistent tone of voice and brand representation;
• Work with the campaigns team and CEO on M&C Saatchi (pro bono) annual flagship campaign.

Communications and Public Relations

• Lead the re-development of the SAS website and ensure that it is properly maintained by the heads of each department;
• Support the campaigns team and curate communications for major campaign launches and community activations;

• Curate, manage and cultivate social media platforms and audiences - Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; LinkedIn; Wikipedia;
• PR – Work alongside PR agency. Proactive and reactive news responses; planning; press releases and sell-in; media relationships; media monitoring and reporting; inbound enquiries; supporting CEO voice;
• Media Training - supporting the team to excel in representing the charity (from copywriting to media appearances);
• Track, monitor and communicate our reach and impact.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To adopt a positive approach to personal and professional development;
• To be aware of, and act on, relevant governance responsibilities and requirements as an employee of SAS and adhere to these wherever you are working;
• To maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at SAS;
• To work with the broader SAS team and to perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post;
• To demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.

Personal Specification

• Thrives in a fast-paced campaigning environment and has flexibility and agility in approach where necessary;
• Ideally has experience of working both agency and client side;
• Ideally has experience of campaigning within the charity sector;
• An agile, flexible leader able to inspire others to act;
• Develops open and collaborative relationships, able to delegate and empower;
• Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills;
• Deals with conflict and pressure maturely and rationally;
• Experienced in dealing with hostile audiences and firefighting digital attacks;

• Works positively to address challenging personal and organisational goals, taking responsibility for resolving problems;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Adept at engaging a variety of cross-sectorial stakeholders and managing diverse relationships.

Knowledge and Passion for the Cause

• Is passionate about marine conservation and the wider environment;
• Fully supports the aims and objectives of the charity;
• Understands the critical role the ocean plays in current environmental challenges;
• Committed to supporting investigative work, empowering ocean activists in action and movement building.

Surfers Against Sewage values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

21 hours per week (open to job sharing and flexible working), £30,000 pro rata, based in Kensington & Chelsea, but home working due to COVID19, initial 12-month contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Young K&C as a Communications and Marketing Officer.  We are looking for someone with experience of creating and using digital content to reach new audiences and engage with diverse communities.

Young K&C is a new charity established to support children and young people in Kensington & Chelsea.  Young K&C is an innovative cross-sector partnership, working with youth clubs, charities, schools, businesses and Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.  

The successful candidate will develop and manage high quality digital marketing campaigns to help grow the awareness and digital footprint of Young K&C and the children and youth organisations that it works with.

You will help to create content to optimise marketing presence and performance via print publications, website, social media and other online channels.

This will support Young K&C to develop new business partners and to reach new audiences including young people in Kensington and Chelsea.

This role will suit someone with experience of developing professional marketing and communications.

Interested?  Upload your CV with contact details for 2 referees and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification, by 10am on Monday 16 November 2020.

Young K&C: Communications and Admin Officer, Job Description

YOU! What will you need to do?

The key areas that you will be working on are:

• Developing and implementing campaigns and digital strategy for Young K&C
• Supporting plans to grow opportunities for membership, partnerships and income generation, including liaising with schools and businesses
• Creating professionally designed content for our website, newsletter and other publications
• Communications: promoting Young K&C and our member organisations on social media and helping with developing content for our websites
• Working with a youth steering group, and supporting them to input into the development of Young K&C

As the organisation develops, then your role is likely to adapt.

Responsibilities

Communications and Digital: 

• Develop, manage and update content for website and social media
• Promote local charities and opportunities for young people via social media
• Create engaging content for social media, including short video/GIFs
• Create and design short publications for Young K&C, including regular email updates and newsletter
• Help develop promotional materials for Young K&C

Youth Steering Group:

• Working with Young K&C’s staff team to recruit local young people to take part in a steering group for Young K&C
• Organise meetings and support for the youth steering group
• Work closely with RBKC’s youth council

YOU! What kind of person are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills or characteristics in the application. It is essential that you give evidence or examples of your experience, knowledge and skills where possible.

Excellent Communication Skills – you will have excellent communication skills, including writing skills.  You will have good attention to detail and will be able to check and proof read for accuracy.

Experience within a digital, marketing or communications role including –

• Experience of managing and developing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok) and developing engaging content, including short videos
• Experience of using design software such as Adobe suite and Canva for digital and print design
• Content management systems and ability to adapt to new online platforms
• Understanding of SEO and paid social

Interpersonal skills – you have good interpersonal skills and some experience of engaging with a diverse group of people, including local young people.

Mucking in – working in a small team with tight resources you will enjoy helping out with getting things done.

The cause – you will be passionate about our vision to support children and young people, committed to supporting diversity and inclusion.

Flexibility – you will be able to work effectively from home and/or from our small office in Kensington and Chelsea.

Job Title: Communications Manager

Pay: £32-37,000

Location: Islington, London

Contract Duration: Permanent

Reporting Line: Role will report to Director of External Engagement

About 5Rights Foundation

One billion children are online and account for one third of all users globally. 5Rights Foundation exists to build the digital world that young people deserve, allowing them to live and work online creatively, knowledgably, and fearlessly.

We are a policy-driven organisation, which aims to realise ambitious, systems-level change. As such, we advocate for enforceable regulation and international agreements that allow children and young people to thrive online. We develop standards and protocols with engineers and policy colleagues around the world to help businesses reshape and redesign their digital services with children and young people in mind. We publish and lead across our policy areas to formulate new thinking and solutions to address the challenges posed by the digital world, enabling it to cater for children and young people by design and default. Our focus is strongly oriented towards achieving real-world change, though shaping legislation, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practice.

We are looking for a dynamic communications manager to deliver and manage our public messaging and communications including our press relations, website and social media. You will be a confident, able communicator and a skilled writer, with a clear commitment to the missions and values of the Foundation.

We believe that our staff are our most valuable asset and we are committed to attracting and retaining diverse, exceptional talent. We are a small team and work collaboratively, flexibly and with respect for others.

Key Responsibilities

• Growing our media presence and act as first point of contact for all media relations, ensuring that we respond in a timely and appropriate manner to opportunities and proactively building and owning relationships with the press to achieve our mission.

• Drafting of all press releases, quotes and OpEds, and preparing spokespeople for media appearances.

• Supporting the Chair and senior team in delivery of the external engagement strategy and plan.

• Managing and delivering public and private events such as roundtables, media launches and seminars.

• Oversee public website and directly manage our social media presence, ensuring that our interventions support the Foundation’s mission.

• Contribute to all communication needs of the Foundation’s mission and individual projects.

• Support the External Affairs Director in managing key stakeholders and contacts.

• Overseeing publication of key reports, microsites and other external comms products.

Person Specification

Essential skills and attributes

• Experienced and confident press relations manager.

• Excellent engaging writing style with a high attention to accuracy and ability to reflect nuanced policy calls.

• Experience of delivering events such as roundtables, report launches and briefings.

• Creative and innovative thinker in developing communications opportunities.

• Independent worker with the ability to balance and prioritise competing tasks.

• Enjoys working to exacting standards to maintain the quality of our output.

• A commitment to our values and mission. 

Desirable skills and attributes

• Experience of growing an organisation’s media presence.

• Professional experience of social media function and innovative ways to extend our reach.

• Experience working with designers and web developers to deliver projects to time and budget.

• An understanding of the issues relevant to one or more areas of our work.

• Experience of collaborating effectively and creatively with a wide range of partners.

• Experience of managing projects and teams from conception to completion.

• Understanding of the particular dynamics of working in a small organisation.

To apply for this role, please click 'Apply' to send your CV with covering letter outlining why you are interested in the role. Please ensure you include a covering letter as the information is essential for your application. 

The Marketing and Communications Officer will work closely with the CEO and other team members to widen awareness about the SLA, its services and activities. We are looking for a highly articulate and driven person with significant experience in a similar communications role who is pro-active and target driven. This is a new role for the organisation, and we are a small office team, so there is plenty of scope for influence and innovation; you will need to develop and embed ways of working, systems and processes to fulfil this role. You will use your understanding of data and analytics to inform your decisions and grow our channels. 

Working in a small, energetic, friendly and busy team, you will be able to make a substantial and positive contribution from the start. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is evidence and target driven with a solution and audience focused mind-set.

Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including home working. Due to the pandemic most staff are working from home full-time currently.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Facilities Manager to support, and where appropriate deputises for the Head of Estates and Facilities in the delivery of high quality, customer focused Estates and Facilities service across the three Centres. Line Management responsibilities for the facilities team, ensuring that all planned and reactive maintenance, contracts, services, and project works are carried out in a safe, high quality and compliant manner, and which reduce the Home’s environmental impact.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Estates & Facilities Team

The Estates and Facilities Management team provide a cost effective and coordinated Estates & Facilities management service to give expert support to the Home’s core activities.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Working to ensure that every baby born prematurely in the UK is given the best chance of survival and quality of life, Bliss is an award-winning, digital first charity. With one in seven babies born prematurely, sick, or needing care in a neonatal unit the organisation is a vital resource for many, supporting through extremely emotional and challenging times

As Communications Manager for Bliss you will lead a team of five in total, with four direct reports; and will report directly to the CEO.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the Communications Team to develop and deliver the charity's communication strategy and annual operational plans

- Provide effective and consistent line management and leadership to your team

- Work closely with the Digital Lead on the development of the charity's digital channels

- Ensure the ongoing development and consistent application of the charity brand

- Lead on the development and delivery of integrated marketing activity to raise awareness of all areas of the charity's work, including specific awareness campaigns around key dates annually

The charity is happy to consider applicants for whom this role represents the next step in their career and is keen to hear from individuals with broad communications experience, particularly in digital and strategic marketing with a strong track record of developing and delivering successful, integrated campaigns. The successful candidate will also have:

- A track record of developing and implementing successful communication strategies and plans

- The ability to analyse and segment audiences and tailor messaging accordingly

- Experience of managing and leading a team, specifically with experience of leading to achieve targets and of developing team members

- Brand management skills and experience of raising the profile of an organisation through the media

Bliss is a fantastic charity to work for that takes pride in its collaborative and inclusive work culture. In addition to excellent benefits the charity is a flexible, forward-thinking employer with a commitment to diversity. As a small organisation there are lots of opportunities for Managers to work closely with the Senior Management Team; this role is managed by the CEO, works closely with other senior colleagues, and has the opportunity for engagement with trustees.

The role is currently a full time position but the charity is happy to consider applications from individuals keen to work part time (four days per week). At the moment all staff are home based until the New Year at least but when the London office reopens staff will have the opportunity to work from one or two days per week.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on 020 7939 7448 to have an initial chat about the position.

We are looking for an experienced individual, who can play a key role in marketing our charity and help us raise vital funds for our work. Enthusiasm, attention to detail and a passion for young people are essential!

This is a new role which is designed to help us move forward with our vision to see the young people of Weston living life to the full!

WCYP started in 1992 as a ministry of the parish church in Weston, Southampton. The project has grown considerably in recent years and is now registered as a separate Christian charity with two key objectives: 

• promoting the personal, social and educational welfare of young people, and
• promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ among those young people. 

Your role will be to assist in coordinating the marketing for the project and to assist the trustees and project manager implement the fundraising and marketing strategy.

Hours: 15 hours per week

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The deadline for applications to be received is the 30th October 2020.

Charity No: 1173543

This role is partially funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

We are seeking a positive, target driven and organised individual to join our successful retail team in Northampton Town Centre.
Daily duties include sorting donated stock, preparing stock for sale, pricing, managing volunteers, visual merchandising, cashing up, recruiting volunteers and providing training to them.

Occasionally the Shop Manager may be required to assist in other RSPCA Northamptonshire shops to cover absences or provide additional support.

The Shop Manager will be required to work 5 days per week (35 hours) including some weekends. Working days may vary weekly so flexibility is required.

Previous retail, customer service and management experience is desirable.

This is a very rewarding and exciting opportunity in a role that varies day to day. A good level of fitness is required to carry out duties.

Job Type: Full Time

COVID-19 considerations:
Strict Covid Risk Assessments are in place and constantly reviewed to ensure the safety of our staff and customers

Application deadline: 25/09/2020

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• management: 2 years (Preferred)
• customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Licence:

• UK Driving (Preferred)

Work remotely:

• No

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Wellbeing Manager to join this forward thinking charity, which exists to support the health and wellbeing of the banking community, numbering almost two million people in the UK.

It’s a great time to join BWC. We already support thousands of people every year and our expanding service offer is enabling us to reach and help more clients than ever.

About the Role
Your key purpose in this new role will be to develop BWC’s reputation for expertise in the field of workplace wellbeing in order to increase levels of engagement with UK banks. You will do this by contributing content to support the Charity’s thought leadership activity, particularly in the development of the Wellbeing Pulse blog, delivering workplace wellbeing interventions in UK banks to support their wellbeing strategies and supporting the development and delivery of BWC’s consultancy service to banks.

About You
You will have a background in HR, Occupational Psychology or other wellbeing-relevant field, with expert and current knowledge of workplace wellbeing issues.  You will have expert research, writing and editing skills, with the ability to create content with a clear and strong narrative; and an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders. 

In order to succeed you will be able to express opinions, information and points of argument clearly.  You will be professional and well-presented, an engaging, perceptive and excellent communicator and have social media skills.  You will also be motivated to achieve, have a commitment to excellence and be able to consider reputational risks.

What we Offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to participate in a discretionary performance related bonus up to a maximum of 15% of salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

• 30 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Up to 13% employer contribution to BWC’s pension scheme
• Group Life Cover (three times annual salary)
• Season Ticket Loan (upon successful completion of probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme

To apply please read through the application pack and complete the attached application form - which includes a Supporting Statement.  Your Supporting Statement should clearly set out how your experience meets the criteria in the Person Specification. 

Closing Date: 30th October 2020

Girlguiding is currently recruiting a Centre Manager based at Blackland Farm Activity Centre in the beautiful Sussex countryside.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic leadership team of Girlguiding’s national activity centres during a new phase of strategic development. You will work collaboratively with other national Centre Managers, the Strategic Operations Manager, and our Programme & Events Manager to develop, implement and review a long-term strategy for business growth and stability, in line with our strategic objectives.

As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the recruitment, training, and development of a diverse staff team, leading them to deliver an exceptional guest experience. In addition, you will oversee adherence to health & safety management systems, and the upkeep of estate grounds, facilities, and maintenance. Furthermore, you will manage the delivery of daily operations at the centre, including outdoor activity and camping provision, event delivery, self-catering hire, and an onsite shop, all with associated budgets.

We are looking for a dedicated professional from the outdoor activity sector, with excellent communication skills that support positive engagement with our stakeholders. You will possess an enthusiasm for outdoor adventure experiences and for motivating and influencing staff. You will also have experience of business, facility, and financial management. Additionally, it will be essential for you to demonstrate an ability to engage with a variety of guest and volunteer, and to show your commitment to our organisational ethos and values.

Due to the nature of the role, evening, overnight and weekend work will be required.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

· Full-time, permanent, 34 hours per week, 4pm finish on Fridays

· 25 days holiday (plus 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

· Central London, Covent Garden location with occasional national travel (the candidate will be office based, however, during the current crisis, will initially be working from Home whilst our Head Offices are closed.)

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Overview: RMBI Care Co. has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join its friendly team. Working in a small team of three, this is a key role in providing support to our 18 care homes based in England and Wales with marketing and communications activities, as well as the organisation as a whole. This is a great opportunity for an individual with a positive can-do attitude, who enjoys developing and delivering marketing and communications initiatives from inception to completion.

The purpose of this role is to support the development and success of the Marketing Team at RMBI Care Co. To provide support for specific marketing campaigns and projects within the team and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies and campaigns. To advance the profile, reputation and development of the charity through the delivery of a range of initiatives including print and online communications, the production of print materials, digital marketing, public relations, events and other promotional activities.

The ideal candidate will already have proven experience in a Marketing and Communications role and have excellent professional written skills, with the ability to target communications for a wide range of audiences. The ability to work to deadlines and to prioritise and manage your own workload is an essential requirement to be successful in this role. 

The main duties will include:

· Create a range of professional marketing materials including magazines, brochures, posters, newsletters, adverts, leaflets and collateral for RMBI Care Co.’s online and offline platforms.

· Write engaging content for press releases, case studies and articles for RMBI Care Co.’s communication channels.

· Produce and maintain content on digital channels, including website and

e-newsletters.

· Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including Home Managers, senior regional managers, designers, printers and other contractors.

· Champion the charity's corporate brand, values and vision to ensure consistency across the organisation.

Person specification:

Essential

· Proven experience in a marketing, communications and PR role

· Proven track record in effectively supporting the development and delivery of marketing and communications initiatives from inception to completion.

· Experience of developing/supporting integrated marketing and communications plans across a range of media.

· Excellent professional written skills, with the ability to target communications for a wide range of audiences.

· Experience of delivering projects to tight deadlines and prioritising workload.

· Proven experience of building effective relationships with a variety of partners/stakeholders.

· Effective project planning skills.

· Experience and confident in communicating at different levels.

· An ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.

· A positive, proactive, can-do attitude with a track record of overcoming obstacles to achieve the organisation’s objectives and project targets.

· Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and proficiency in using desktop publishing tools including InDesign, content management systems and digital applications.

Desired

· Professional qualification in Marketing, Communications, PR

· Membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing

· Previous charity sector experience.

· An understanding of the adult social care sector particularly working with older people.

· Experienced in using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and video production suites such as Final Cut Pro.

Role: Digital Marketing Officer

Salary: £27,900

Location: Home-based (UK)

Contract: Until end of March 2021 (with the possibility of extension beyond this)

Start date: ASAP

Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be supporting Family Fund in their search for a Direct Marketing Officer to join the team at this busy and exciting time. Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year the charity provided over 89,000 grants or services worth over £33 million to families across the UK, and with 93% of families telling the charity that the pandemic has had a negative impact on their child’s health and wellbeing, Family Fund are now committed to supporting families to recover from this uniquely difficult period.

The role of Digital Marketing Officer will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of effective integrated digital marketing campaigns across Family Fund’s email, social channels and website. With the demand on digital greater now then ever this is an incredibly vital role that will help expand the charity’s reach.

As Digital Marketing Officer you will be tasked with the exciting challenge of managing communication and promotional activity across all social channels, ensuring brand consistency and enabling the charity to stay current in an ever-evolving market. Although you will not be accountable for any direct line management, you will adopt a supervisory role over seeing the work of the Marketing and Communications Assistant, providing support on all areas of digital communication.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with significant experience managing digital channels (such as social media, email and websites) and using analytics and data reports from digital channels to inform decision-making. You should have specialist knowledge of digital across a range of techniques and have experience in managing paid-for digital advertising budgets and campaigns.

With experience using Content Management Systems (CMS) and of platform analytics tools, you should have a sound understanding of an integrated approach to digital marketing and knowledge of data protection best practice and legislation. A confident communicator with strong analytical and literacy / numeracy skills, you should be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a wider team. Organised, hard-working and courteous you should be a pro-active self-starter that is both adaptable and resilient to work demands and committed to achieving the objectives of this fantastic organisation.

We will be recruiting for this role on an ongoing basis, and when we have a sufficient number of suitable applicants the role will close. This is an incredibly varied and interesting position that provides a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference to families across the UK – apply now, to avoid disappointment! To register your interest, or find out more, contact Charlie at Charity Horizons.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

About Rethinking Economics

Rethinking Economics (RE) is an international network working to build a better Economics in society and the classroom. We started as a student movement in 2012 and have since grown to become a registered charity with a 7-person staff team. Through a mixture of campaigning, events and projects, we support over 100 groups in over 30 countries around the world, alongside thousands of supportive members of the public, to reform the university Economics curriculum to make it more pluralist, critical and applicable to the real world.

Rethinking Economics is undertaking an exciting transition process in which we are developing and expanding the future of the organisation.

Over the next year we will be launching a book on the lack of diversity in Economics, redeveloping our website and visual communications and building a spokesperson network of student economists that will promote Rethinking Economics in the UK.

What we’re looking for

Effective communications are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dynamic communications professional who can take the lead on overhauling and professionalising Rethinking Economics’ branding, website, communications and marketing strategy. You will have a keen eye for effective communication tools, and you will be passionate about keeping up to date with sector trends and have solid knowledge of best practice.

This is a new role and the successful candidate will have a real opportunity to make their mark on the communication function of Rethinking Economics. Your communications will attract new members, supporters and drive the growth of the organisation. We are a small organisation who are continually developing and growing – a keenness to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment is essential.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equality and fairness for all and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We encourage and celebrate the different qualities that our colleagues, and others we work with, bring to our work. And we believe that seeing things from a wide range of different perspectives helps us to resolve problems, adapt our approaches and develop as an organisation. We want to bring greater diversity to our team and we’re keen to hear what you think you’ll bring from your own background and experience (beyond your professional skills and knowledge).

Terms & Conditions

Reporting to: Co-Director, Movement Building

Starting salary: £30,000 - £33,500 pro rata per annum on the basis of an offer by the organisation which cannot be negotiated

Start date: January 2021 (negotiable)

Contract type: Permanent

Benefits: Statutory pension increasing to 5% matched from April 2021, 25 days holiday pro rata in addition to winter break between Christmas and New Year, access to bespoke economics education, person centred training opportunities, yearly cost of living increase.

Hours: 4 or 5 days a week. Evening and weekend work will be sometimes be necessary, for which time off in lieu can be claimed. We support flexible working across the whole team.

Location: Remote. The role involves regular UK, and occasionally international, travel, particularly to our Manchester Office on an average a monthly basis. If you are not based in Manchester the travel costs will be reimbursed. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, you will not be expected to travel.

Purpose of the Role:

To lead on external communications for the organisation, ensuring that Rethinking Economics remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the network.

Responsibilities

Main Areas of Responsibility

● Development of RE’s digital marketing strategy

● Development of RE’s social media presence

● Supporting on the development of an evidence led communications strategy

● Developing, planning and maintaining organisational external communications

● Producing and reviewing website content

● Liaison with and recruitment of students, writers, designers and video editors where relevant for content creation

● Promotion and amplification of a diverse range of voices within our network

Key Skills and Experience

The role profile asks for a wide range of competencies and we recognise that we are unlikely to find a candidate who fits every requirement. If you fit some of the essential and/or desirable criteria and believe you have the potential to learn the other areas of the role, we’d like to hear from you. A strong background in organising and movement building within Economics or educational reform would be of great advantage.

● An interest in and understanding of Economics, particularly a knowledge of alternative and pluralist Economics

● A passion to reform Economics teaching and practice

●      Higher education qualification in Economics or Economics and a related subject

Technical Competencies & Experiences

Essential

●      A strong understanding of brand building, and the role of communications as part of this.

●      Experience of growing an organisation’s media presence and maintaining its reputation

●      Considerable experience of social media function and be aware of innovative ways to extend our reach

●      Editorial experience of campaign focused communications

●    Experience of working with volunteer organisers in a campaigns or communications based role

●    Ability to create compelling digital content , including articles, news items, blogs, social media assets, videos, long-form stories etc

●    Ability to proactively spot and exploit relevant comms opportunities

●    Experience of planning and delivering communications projects that deliver measurable results

Desirable

●    Strong knowledge of SEO principles

●    Experience of conducting qualitative research such as semi-structured interviews and focus groups

●    Proven track record of delivering engaging and impactful training

●    Experience of cultivating media relationships

Essential Values & Behaviours

●    Commitment to RE’s Values of Justice & Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion and Collaboration.

●    Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment and a movement that is growing.

●    Self-reflective, willing to listen and consider other points of view.

●    Ambitious, dynamic and energetic, constantly reflecting on RE’s effectiveness and seeking ways to improve our impact.

●    A critical and strategic thinker, able to both see the big picture and have an eye for detail.

Essential Organisational Competencies & Experiences

●    Ability to communicate complex information effectively to different audiences.  Adapting communication style as necessary and targeting communications to ensure that information is understood and has influence. 

●    Ability to bring together colleagues from different teams to work on projects or initiatives, or create networks, develop partnerships to support the aims of Rethinking Economics.

●    The use of initiative and creativity to combine complex ideas or processes or quickly evolving ideas and situations.

●    Experience of overseeing the work of external suppliers, contractors or freelancers and holding them to account for quality, delivery and timeliness of work.

●    Working with a high degree of independence and self-direction.

●    Experience of strategic leadership of a particular team, programme, or function.

●    Experience of monitoring and reporting on financial resources

How to apply

Please compete and return the attached application form and diveristy monitoring form to recruitment [at] rethinkeconomics [dot] org before the closing deadline 23:59, Sunday 8th November. Interviews will be online via zoom between 16-18th Nov - please let us know if this will be difficult.

If you have any queries or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us via recruitment [at] rethinkeconomics [dot] org.

Please note that we cannot accept any non-EU based applicants due to government visa minimum salary criteria.

Shaping Our Lives - Communications Officer

Home-based

£27,000 per annum (£16,200 pro rata for 3 days a week/21 hours per week between Monday to Friday)

Permanent, part-time

Job description

Shaping Our Lives are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced Communications Officer to help us transform. You will need a year's experience (paid or voluntary) of all aspects of the communications mix. 

Our new Communications officer will be critical to the future growth of Shaping Our Lives. They will ensure we maintain a strong national profile with a range of audiences and a close working relationship with our network members. The successful applicant will need:

• The ability to plan effective short and long campaigns,
• experience of writing and managing website content,
• a strong understanding of the role and application of social media,
• and an ability to be both proactive and reactive to opportunities.

The post holder must also be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge about working inclusively and accessibly.  An understanding of the culture and ethos of a small user-led organisation would be an advantage.

About Shaping Our Lives

Shaping Our Lives is embarking on an exciting period of growth. We have received a four year grant to expand our services, transform our identity and  raise the profile of our work. We are a user-led organisation that hosts a national network of user-led groups, service users and disabled people. We specialise in user-led research and inclusive involvement practice ensuring that diverse and excluded communities are represented in the policy making, planning and delivery of health and social care services.

Our vision is a society in which everyone has equal life chances and support for independent living. A society which prioritises inclusion.

Further details

Benefits: 3% Employer contribution to pension and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and proof of right to work in the UK.

Please read the attached document containing the Job Description and Person Specification and then complete the attached Application Form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 30th October 2020 at 11:30pm.

Interviews will be held remotely for all if Covid19 is still a risk. We are aware that remote interviews are easier for some people, but not for others, so we will try to accommodate a preference to be interviewed in person if Covid19 is no longer a risk. Interviews will be in the week commencing 16th November 2020.

Shaping Our Lives is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people from diverse and often excluded communities.

Thank you for your interest in Shaping Our Lives.