We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Crawley. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 7 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £3,470.03 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Assistant Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £3,470.03 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Assistant Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 04 November 2021

Virtual interview date: 16 November 2021

You will work closely with our Fundraising & Campaigns manager and our PR & Engagement Manager. You will profile our work by telling compelling and inspirational stories on our digital and print platforms.

You will also be responsible for promoting and developing our campaigns, support services and other initiatives through the on-going creation, evaluation, and development of high-quality communications. These will be suitable for our social media platforms, print and website.

Beyond this, a key responsibility of the role is to inspire and engage the stoma community to become Colostomy UK’s volunteers, fundraisers, campaigners, and donors of both today and tomorrow. This involves closely working with and supporting our Fundraising & Campaigns manager in the stewardship of our grassroots fundraisers and analysing opportunities with trusts and foundations.

Open Doors is an international, interdenominational organization that supports Christians who are persecuted for their faith.

We are looking for a Christian* finance assistant with proven experience and skills in financial processes and procedures. This role reports to the ODI USA/UK Financial Controller and sits within our international finance team.

Working at Open Doors International gives insight and understanding into the global Church. We facilitate change and fight for victimized and suffering Christians worldwide. If you join our diverse and professional team you’ll be part of something much bigger and greater than just a job.

We offer flexibility in how and where you work, the opportunity to work with and properly get to know a fantastic team and the opportunity to achieve real satisfaction in your work as you use your ideas and experience to add value to our financial systems.

You’ll be competent in: preparing monthly financial statements, preparing and analysing reports and reconciliations, assisting with month-end closing processes, the preparation of budgets, and the processing of monthly payroll and benefits.

ODI is a complex, multinational organisation and it is essential that you are able to work relationally and collaboratively with our managers and other members of the finance team. You’ll need cultural awareness and strong interpersonal skills. You must be fluent in written and spoken English. Having strong attention to detail and ensuring accuracy and financial compliance will be among your strengths. Some of the time you’ll be working on your own, so you’ll need to enjoy this style of working.

This vacancy sits within the international finance team and will be based within the UK in our Witney office. The role can be partly home-based.

The job holder will also be part of the ODI UK team and meet with this team (remotely daily, in-person occasionally) for social times, spiritual refreshment and business meetings.

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by a committed Christian who assents to our statement of faith

Closing date: Friday 12th November 2021

First interviews: Monday 22nd November 2021

WriteUnite is a non-profit on a mission to ensure young people across the globe can express their thoughts and feelings, and be heard. We work with young people around the world to gather their thoughts and feelings about global issues and then publish them for the world to see.

We are looking for a creative Communications Assistant to join us. You will be supporting the full range of our marketing and outreach efforts, helping us amplify the voices of young people around the world. You will also have the opportunity to take responsibility for key marketing areas including implementing our social media strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, create and curate engaging content (written, video and photo/illustrative as required).
• Research into ideas and content.
• Maintain a content calendar and implement posting and scheduling for our social media platforms, adapting content to suit different channels and audiences.
• Facilitate our online community by responding to messages, enquiries and comments, and encouraging engagement.
• Establish and monitor basic metrics to track ongoing communications impact.  
• Support the publication and launch campaigns of our next project.
• Help with other marketing and publicity duties as needed.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills.
• Interest and expertise in online marketing strategies and social media platforms.
• Proficiency with Canva and/or Photoshop.
• Commitment to, or experience of, working in youth development.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Initially a part-time, six-month contract for 2 days per week with flexible hours and remote working.

Salary: £23,500 pro rata.

WriteUnite is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome job applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience

LOCATION:  London, Cardiff, or remote within UK (Currently all our staff are working at home and can attend offices on an optional basis.) 

Are you looking for an entry level role within a busy communications team? Do you have excellent organisation and administration skills and are eager to learn more about communications and engagement?

We are looking for a temporary Communications Assistant to join the Policy Engagement and Communications team at this exciting time. There will be lots of variety in this role, and you will work closely with the team to support with the development of key communications assets. You will play a key role in supporting the development of Elrha’s brand and policy narrative to showcase our impact and influence. As well as extending our reach and audience engagement so our research and innovation can make a difference to people in crises settings.

You will be joining an ambitious team at a time of new opportunity within Elrha, as we embark on developing our new strategy. You will work closely with colleagues, writing copy, supporting our external outsourcing of work, and setting up processes to assist with our new ways of working. You will need to be social media proficient, a confident writer, and happy to use your initiative to complete a wide variety of tasks from identifying key influencers or platforms, to analysing communications metrics. You will advocate for diversity, authenticity and accessibility at the heart of all our communications.

You will need to demonstrate the following in your application:

• Strong communication skills, with excellent verbal and written skills
• Good familiarity with social media channels and how they are used by different actors
• A solutions focused approach with the ability to think creatively 
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively to build strong and mutually beneficial working relationships
• A confidence and willingness to take initiative and develop positive solutions

If you are passionate about developing your communications skills and gain experience supporting the humanitarian community and those affected by crises, then join us to help create positive change in the humanitarian sector - and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.

Please review the full job description for further details. Please ensure you tailor your CV to highlight appropriate skills and experience to the role and complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is the next career move for you.

About Elrha 

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support projects that go on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis. We are based in the UK, but our roles have a global reach. We’re an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, working closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.

Elrha is a wholly owned subsidiary of Save the Children. We are able to benefit from a range of support services provided by Save the Children UK, including recruitment systems. For this reason you will be directed to Save the Children UK’s job portal upon clicking ‘apply’.

Remote Working 

Elrha employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. In early 2022 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease. 

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 

Elrha is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Benefits 

Elrha also has a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday entitlement which increases year on year, 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution) and life cover.

Pre-employment Checks 

We have a responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the right to work in the UK before and during their employment. Proof of right to work will not be undertaken at the initial stage but all necessary checks to confirm the eligibility to work in the UK will take place prior to employment. 

Any Employment with Elrha will also be subject to the following checks prior to your start date: 

• a satisfactory police record check to include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check (If applicable)
• receipt of satisfactory references 

Closing date:  7 November 2021
Interviews: w/c 22 November 2021

Start date: As soon as practical

Location:Home based, flexible location (regular travel to Head Office in Guildford expected when restrictions allow)

Salary: £26,500 - £30,500per annum

Contract: Full time (37.5hrs p/w), permanent

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling? An exciting and engaging opportunity integral to delivering Cycling UK’s communications strategy is available for a highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic individual to join our communications team.

The successful candidate will act as an initial point of contact for media enquiries, develop and nurture our existing positive media relations as well as build new key contacts to portray Cycling UK’s work in a positive light enabling the movement for our strategy to get a million more people cycling. Excellent communications skills and proactive planning strategies are essential for this role as the post holder will be liaising with all internal departments as well as external partners, while co-ordinating media materials such as video content, instructional information, and press releases.

If you are an experienced and creative communicator who’s passionate about their work, we want to hear from you.

Tell us why you are the one to drive impact in this capacity and help to progress Cycling UK’s strategic vision of enabling millions more people to cycle.

Head to our website to explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening, referring directly to the person specifications and send to our recruitment team.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to both the job description and person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

Apply before: 09:00am Monday 01 November 2021

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience in organisational & time management?

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt message style and content according to audience, builds rapport?

Do you have experience of managing projects, including tracking progress against targets?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a Communications Officer at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation 

What you'll be doing

In this role you will assist with research, implementation and updating of messaging frameworks; organise internal communications to explain our brand story and guidelines; support the PR team during periods of key activity and assist other colleagues as required. 

You'll have:

We're looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to he values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also have/ be:

• Organisational & time management (Able to work in an organised way, to plan own time, and adapt and prioritise work to meet deadlines)
• Communication skills (Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt message style and content according to audience, builds rapport)
• Project management (Some experience of managing projects, including tracking progress against targets)
• Team Working (Collaborates with others and work as part of a team)
• Manages own workload without close supervision and works independently on making decisions and problem solving on routine issues/problems.
• Provides creative/ innovative solutions to routine problems/ tasks and projects.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to anti-racism and feminism

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam: 

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. 

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

Communications Officer

You will support all areas of communications activity to help RNIB Cymru achieve its strategic goals and achieve its vision of a world without barriers for people with sight loss.

The Communications Officer is a key role in RNIB Cymru’s ability to achieve social change. Scope to reach thousands of key stakeholders through effective communications activity. No line management responsibilities..

Communications Officer Responsibilities:

-  Deliver and evaluate RNIB Cymru communications activity to raise awareness of all aspects of our work and increase engagement of target audiences.
-  Contribute towards the long-term planning and delivery of proactive communications activity.
-  Co-ordinate bilingual public relations activities ensuring consistency of messaging and clear calls to action.
-  Identify media opportunities, and to secure PR coverage across print, broadcast and online.
-  Develop creative content including press releases, social media posts and videos to support campaigns and ongoing activities.
-  Act as a ‘Stories Champion’; identifying and interviewing potential case studies so that their stories can by uploaded to our Stories Library, and to recruit and manage RNIB Cymru’s media volunteers..
-  Develop and maintain media databases, contacts lists and maintaining a communications and events planning calendar for Wales.
-  To ensure the delivery of RNIB’s Welsh Language Scheme and providing guidance to colleagues on its implementation and adhering to its principles.
- General

Communications Officer Requirements:

-  Experience of working with Welsh media on bilingual public relations campaigns including policy and campaigning issues, fundraising and consumer activities, as well as general public awareness and engagement campaigns.
-  Experience in generating proactive media coverage across all channels (print, broadcast and online).
-  Experience of sourcing, building relationships with and working with case studies in the media including ability to brief spokespeople and case studies for interview.
-  Ability to plan and deliver effective communications campaigns.
-  Experience of utilising and developing engaging bilingual social media content, tools and strategies for communications campaigns.
-  Experience of managing the media and meeting deadlines.
-  Problem-solving and creative skills
-  Ability to analyse complex information quickly and to present and explain it to others.
-  Excellent written skills with the ability to write in a variety of styles and formats e.g. press releases, social media, reports, adapting to suit the audience. Ability to proof read and edit.
-  Ability to proactively and reactively solve problems under own initiative.
-  Ability to remain calm and in control when under pressure ensuring media deadlines are met.
-  Ability to generate ideas and think creatively.
-  Communication skills
-  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, customers, partners and the media both in writing and verbally
-  Ability to understand complex information quickly and to present and explain it to others.
-  Experience of writing in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate tone, style, grammar and language for the reader.

About RNIB:

We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK’s biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.

RNIB is committed to being led by our customers (blind and partially sighted people), and one of the ways we do this is through active involvement and engagement in many of our work activities, including the recruitment of new members of staff.

Please be aware that blind and partially sighted volunteers may be involved in the recruitment and selection process for this vacancy; including reviewing job applications and CV’s, shortlisting and interviews and selection tests.

RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.

Location: Wales
Salary: £31,245 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, part time or job share considered

In exchange we a stimulating and supportive working environment and a benefits package including:

-  26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service.
-  Excellent pension schemes
-  Flexible Working

You may have experience of the following: Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Communications Officer, Media Manager, Marketing Communications, Campaign Manager, Marcomms, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 103 857

We are looking for a Digital Communications Officer, who will work across a wide range of projects helping to drive the recruitment of volunteers for Raleigh International’s programmes, build and nurture relationships with alumni, and increase brand awareness and audience engagement across a range of social platforms (paid and organic).

This role will manage the creation and implementation of social media guidelines and the planning and execution of successful social media and influencer campaigns.

*For the full job description see our application pack*

Key responsibilities.

• Social media management (managing current accounts and exploring new ones)
• Paid social media using Facebook Business Manager.
• Online community engagement.
• Developing an influencer marketing plan and liaising with influencers.
• Support the Marketing, Campaign and Communications team with email marketing, copywriting, delivering integrationed marcomms campaign.

Skills and experience.

We are looking for someone with proven experience working in a digital communications role.

• A solid understanding of the use of a range of social media platforms, particularly in relation to building brand awareness and driving conversions.
• Experience of targeting specific audiences on social media with a good understanding of tactics and tone.
• Working knowledge of Facebook Business Manager and running paid social campaigns across multiple audiences.
• Experience using social media management tools such as Agorapulse/Sprout Social.

Why work for Raleigh International?

• Hybrid/flexible working
• Role autonomy, you can have a big impact on the organisation
• 4 days volunteering leave per year
• Cycle to work scheme/season ticket loan
• Join the family! Raleigh International is a friendly, positive, and collaborative workplace.
• Work with a global movement of young people who are generating solutions to the world’s most important issues.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Raleigh International welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, and we are keen to ensure our teams reflect the diversity of the UK and the young people we work with. We are dedicated to greater diversity and inclusion within our own organisation and strive to provide equal opportunities to people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identifications and abilities.

We have a ‘fair recruitment and selection’ policy to help us ensure that our recruitment processes are conducted in a fair, non-discriminatory and legitimate manner. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help us deliver our exciting new strategy.

*For the full job description see our application pack*

About us

The Hospice Charity Partnership, formed of Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices, provides expert palliative and end of life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses. We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access to the best specialist care and support – when, where and how they need it.

About the role

Are you a creative and innovative communicator with a good knowledge of PR, excellent written and verbal skills, and a talent for graphic design? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as Communications & Marketing Officer!

This role will see you working as part of a small but busy team, delivering all hospice clinical and corporate marketing and communications activity. You will have excellent knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. You will be confident in email marketing and have experience of campaign management – including monitoring and analysing to report impact and drive future activity.

You will be a proactive communicator who takes the initiative, is able to prioritise and has a proven ability to meet tight deadlines. Reporting directly to the Head of Communications & Marketing, you will need to build and maintain good relationships with all internal stakeholders as well as develop relationships with external contacts from the local healthcare community, local press and media, and external suppliers.

With a solid background in copy creation, you’ll be responsible for sourcing and producing engaging and inspiring content to be shared across various internal and external channels, as well as working closely with your clinical and corporate colleagues to support them in sharing important messages to their audiences.

Experience in the non-profit sector is not essential, as we’ll provide a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing peer support.

For further information about this role please email Louise Allen, Head of Communications & Marketing.

Closing date: Monday 8th November 2021

Interview date: w/c 15th November 2021 

The Hospice Charity Partnership is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse workforce, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.

Background

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 Homeshare services.

Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives, Homeshare and Family by Family into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

Homeshare UK is the network for Homeshare services supported by a team at Shared Lives Plus. We’ve recently secured funding to develop two new Homeshare services in Liverpool and Newcastle, as well as develop a social franchise model for small towns and rural areas.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  

We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.  We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Overview of the role

We are looking for a communications officer who can help our existing network and new Homeshare services grow to scale, reach new audiences and compel them to action. Can you write copy that engages and inspires? Can your words change attitudes and actions? If you come alive working in a fast-paced environment aren’t afraid of a challenge and skilled in navigating complex relationships, we would love to receive your application. You will be responsible for delivering tactical marketing, communications and media relations to promote Homeshare at a national, regional and local level. This is a role where understanding across disciplines is essential to coordinate and deliver full communications for Homeshare UK.

You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to produce high-quality creative, effective and accurate press and marketing materials. You will be working with a diverse range of internal clients - an understanding of housing, social enterprise, or older people’s interests would be an advantage.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering communications plans and tactics for colleagues leading Homeshare UK’s new programme of work and membership network. The role will drive national, trade and regional media interest and growth for Homeshare services in key locations across the UK, and its social franchise model, developing marketing to support services’ growth, along with maintaining and updating our digital platform and social media channels.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Advising Homeshare UK colleagues and members on the most effective forms of communication for their target audience
• Creating, editing and uploading content for the web, social media communities, print marketing collateral and internal communications
• Sourcing stories about Homeshare for news articles for regional, national and trade media
• Collating and maintaining regional press and media lists
• Copywriting, editing, proofreading for publications and internal bulletins
• Editing the website and other digital platforms
• Assisting in the management of the story, image, video and design libraries
• Developing and delivering communications channels and processes to ensure consistency and delivery of work on time to internal clients and external audiences
• Organising and developing creative marketing campaigns with online and print marketing collateral, sourcing quotes and liaising with designers
• Regularly monitoring and evaluating engagement in communications channels which can provide insight into current trends and contribute to the Communication team’s operational planning
• Working with people who participate in Homeshare and their local organisation to bring Homeshare to life with key audiences
• Contributing to the team’s strategic planning with ideas to improve communications and engagement based on evidence
• Building strong internal relationships to support colleagues across the organisation to promote brand consistency, tone of voice and facilitate robust communications internally and externally.
• Actively engage with the Homeshare UK network attending monthly practice meetings, training events and annual conference
• Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisations and its members
• Engage in continuous self-development and training
• Promote diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and Human Rights
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Otley. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 7 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £3,470.03 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Assistant Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £3,470.03 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Assistant Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 29 October 2021

Virtual interview date: 09 November 2021

HCSA - the hospital doctors’ union has an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop and deploy their existing practical skills in digital engagement and communications. 

The post of Digital Engagement and Communications Officer is a new, fixed-term role within an ambitious and growing trade union which supports hospital doctors at every point in their career. Working as part of the Policy and Communications team, the successful candidate will need to be as comfortable working hands on independently to see tasks and projects to fruition as they are collaborating with colleagues on new ideas. 

They will play a central role in ensuring HCSA delivers a two-year wellbeing programme, predominantly webinar based, and develops associated resources in order to assist the medical profession to work through the many personal and workplace challenges created during the Covid pandemic. This is a two-year grant-funded programme supported by the Covid-19 Health Care Support Appeal. 

The DECO will also be tasked with supporting the development of a wider range of educational and developmental learning online. 

The successful candidate will need a thorough understanding and proven practical application of digital tools, communication and engagement skills which they will deploy to enhance HCSA’s profile online and project key campaigning and service objectives to hospital doctors across the UK and engage with other influential stakeholders. 

The DECO will also be expected to utilise their excellent communications skills to support the internal development of our activist network and support our Council members to deliver organisational growth. This will require confident and articulate interaction with stakeholders to engage and motivate, both via social media and traditional mediums. 

Finally, they will support the Communications team in a project to deliver a totally new online presence for HCSA. 

This is an exciting and varied role which would suit those eager to put their skills to use within projects aimed at development and growth. 

This is a 23-month fixed term post, subject to a six-month probation. It attracts 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and in addition to the stated salary receives a 10 percent employer contribution towards a defined contribution pensions scheme. 

Visit the HCSA website to download an application pack.

Please send completed applications to Office Manager Sharon Stanley

Deadline for applications: Midnight Sunday November 14th 
Initial interviews: By video link November 25th 
Second interviews: By video link week commencing November 29th (provisionally) 

The charity 

Established 140 years ago, we are there for everyone working in education. 

Through our free helpline, grants, counselling, guidance, professional and organisational development services, we work with hundreds of organisations and thousands of staff across the sector. The impact can be lifesaving and more teachers, lecturers and support staff turn to us for help each year.

We have ambitious plans for the future, as we grow to meet the needs of an ever-changing education sector. We are focused on our vision of everyone working in education feeling respected, supported and resilient.With 34% of teachers planning to leave in the next few years due to stress and workload, the work we do is very important. 

The vacancy 

We are looking for a diligent individual who can support our CEO with diary management, meeting preparation, relationship management, event attendance and travel administration and ad-hoc research.

You will also support and develop key internal and external stakeholder relationships. Work closely with the Chair of the Trustees and all individual Trustees as well as the Leadership team and senior management.

In return you can expect a friendly and flexible work environment, generous holiday and pension arrangements, company sick pay, and more. 

How to apply 

Please apply with your CV and a Supporting Statement explaining how you meet the role requirements outlined in the Job Description/Person specification for this role.

Follow the apply button to our recruitment portal where you can upload your CV and Supporting Statement. 

Closing date is Friday 22nd October, however we do recommend early applications as we may opt to interview on a rolling basis, and so the vacancy could close early.