Strategic Communications Officer

• £32,500 pa plus excellent benefits
• London WC1 and home-based
• 35 hours per week, full-time
• Initial one year fixed-term contract

The Strategic Communications Officer is an exciting new role in which you will oversee the coordination of all strategic communications planning on behalf of the College.

Reporting to the Head of Content and Brand, you will work on a range of communications projects,  using your creative and innovative skills to execute strong campaigns to a variety of audiences. Working closely with the the Media and Public Affairs team and other teams within the Policy and External Affairs division, you will also ensure that the College’s activity is consistent and that opportunities for cross-promotion are not missed.

Using input from across the organisation, you will help to create and manage an operational communications planner and work with colleagues to deliver content output, whilst writing and project managing communications plans for allocated projects. You will also use your analytics and research skills to understand our key audiences and use this knowledge to guide our communications output, whilst creating, commissioning and editing multi-media content to support our objectives.

With experience of using strategic communications to support organisational objectives, you should also have experience of overseeing an organisation communications/content planner and be adept at creating content for a variety of mediums including reports, social media, email and web.

You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to think creatively, whilst being able to organise your own workload and prioritise accordingly to meet deadines. A background of collaborative working with colleagues across an organisation is essential, whilst experience within the health, education or charity sector, or for a membership body, would be desirable.

This is a new role and as such is offered on a one year fixed-term basis, with a view to extension, depending on the success of the role and budgetary funding. 

The Policy and External Affairs Division actively promotes the membership, stakeholders and the public awareness of the RCPCH and core child health priorities.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 20,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions all staff are currently working remotely. We will be returning to the office on 20 September 2021 where you will work in the office for a minimum of 60% of the week and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 09 August 2021

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.
 
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies. 

We are looking to recruit a Communications and Engagement Manager whose role will include the following areas:

- Strategy and planning 
- Stakeholder management
- Content creation and management
- Website and social media
- Email communications
- Line management
- Monitoring and evaluation

(For further detail about this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification). 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1 (although subject to temporary home working due to COVID-19 restrictions). FIGO staff will be working on a trial ‘hybrid’ basis from September 2021 i.e. with combined office and home working.

Are you passionate about businesses acting responsibly?  Do you want a role where you can impact how businesses treat their employees, suppliers, customers and the environment as well as paying their fair share of tax?  Do you have experience in member support or brand management?  Are you comfortable working independently from home but have proximity to York for meetings?

If so a part-time role within our dynamic, fast-growing charity could be just the place for you.  We provide flexible hours, working from home where we can guarantee you will be making a real difference.  This is a new role, and the successful candidate will be able to help shape and develop the role as the charity grows.

The Good Business Foundation is the charity that runs the Good Business Charter, a simple accreditation scheme that measures the responsible business behaviour of UK organisations.  Our vision is big - we want to see our brand out in member shop fronts and becoming increasingly recognised by consumers who will reward GBC members with their custom.  We want our members to feel supported in their journey on responsible business and value their accreditation, choosing to renew it each year.

We need one or two enthusiastic, committed individuals who can work independently from home and are personable with an excellent telephone manner.  They need to feel at ease communicating with members which range from small charities and sole traders to household names.  We want the Good Business Charter accreditation to work for all sizes and sectors of organisations and be a Charter that truly listens to our members and is responsive to their needs.  If you want to be part of raising the bar when it comes to how businesses behave in the UK, and have some experience in supporting members of an organisation or in promoting a brand, then we would love to hear from you.

Spires is seeking a Marketing & Communications Officer to cover many different aspects of marketing and communications. The successful candidate will work closely with our team with the aim of increasing Spires public visibility. We are searching for a highly motivated individual who is creative, and has skills in writing, graphic design, writing reports, digital fundraising and in planning and delivering effective, growth-driven results through social media. The ideal candidate would have experience of managing Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with activity across a range of accounts and channels, as well as tracking their effectiveness. We are about to engage on a rebranding exercise that will be reflected in a new website.

Location: Working flexibly with an expectation of regular travel to Guildford

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Contract: Permanent, Full time (37.5 hrs pw)

Could you be the voice of Cycling?

Imagine a country where cycling is a safe and natural way most people choose to move around. Imagine a country where air pollution is no longer poisoning our children, obesity has been eliminated and our towns and cities are free of traffic congestion. 

This is the vision we cherish at Cycling UK and we’re on mission to get a million more people cycling. But not just the usual suspects. Our campaigning, engagement, volunteering, and behaviour change programmes are intended to make sure the cycling population more closely reflects the diverse make-up of the UK.

This is an exciting time for a communications specialist to join the team. At a time when cycling is on a boom. Through the lockdown the public have re-found their love for the bike with shops selling out and cycling levels hitting 400%. Exciting as all the UK nations governments have woken up to the wider benefit of cycling to our physical and mental health, to our environment and green transport.

You’ll be a seasoned communications and media expert, ready to profile the charity and take the news to the national media to maximise on cycling’s popularity, build upon the public’s increasing engagement on digital channels and at a time of environmental awareness capitalise on the zeitgeist of this autumn’s COP26 to show just what cycling can achieve.

We need your experience and zeal to lead the team to sell cycling, to shout about our successes, to help us fundraise, to counter the negative perceptions of cycling in the media, society and in decision makers, to make cycling inviting for all.

We are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of us are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to us.

Come and join us for the ride.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

Head to our website and 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 and send to our recruitment team (contact details on our jobs page).

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 9am Monday 9 August. Interviews to be carried out 24 August 2021.

Are you an expert brand strategist, ready to use your planning skills to create a fairer, more equal world for girls?

Do you have a passion for insight-led marketing and storytelling?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We strive to advance children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world. 

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we're tackling the root causes of gender inequality and child poverty, and we are now active in more than 70 countries worldwide.

We’re looking for an experienced Brand Planner to join our dynamic Brand and Digital Engagement team to help Plan International UK to create powerful brand communications and insight-led strategies that help tell our story, drive action and transform the world for girls.

Working with colleagues across our communications, public fundraising and campaigning teams, you’ll provide expert brand leadership to help Plan International UK understand and articulate its unique brand proposition, values and core messages, and the audiences we need to reach to achieve impact.

With passion for and experience in communications planning, you’ll develop effective processes to review, plan and prioritise activities, events and messages from across the organisation to create integrated communications calendars and messaging frameworks, and manage insight-led integrated marketing strategies that reach and engage our target audiences.

You’ll be an experienced brand strategist, with proven success in planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns, stewarding high profile brands and implementing brand strategies. You’ll have an eye for detail in managing a brand’s identity and creating effective guidelines to help colleagues implement this. Exceptional inter-personal and consultative skills, and a proven ability to work collaboratively to influence, negotiate and secure buy-in are key to the success of this role.

If you’re ready to take on one of the most exciting, growing charity brands in the UK, we want to hear from you.

Please click on the button below to apply.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 6 August 2021.

Interviews will take place w/c 16 August 2021.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work.  We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us.  Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds

Regional Communications Officer (maternity cover)

London and South East of England

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a fantastic organisation, helping formerly homeless people to regain lost self-esteem by providing them with a stable home, meaningful work, support and training opportunities in one of our social enterprises. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head, it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

The Regional Communications Officer role is an exciting, varied position working with Emmaus communities in London and the South East of England to help increase their profile locally and nationally.

Like many charities, the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on Emmaus. Our charity shops have now reopened, but it will take time to rebuild our social enterprises to full capacity. Good communication with our customers will be a big part of getting our social enterprises back on track. You will work closely with Emmaus communities to identify their communications needs and find creative ways to meet them. As part of a wider team, you will also share ideas with your colleagues and draw on one another’s experiences to maximise PR and communications opportunities nationally.

The role is part-time (26.25 hours per week – hours and days to be agreed) and home based, although regular travel will be required once we consider it safe to do so. Communities supported will include Brighton, Hastings, Dover and Greenwich (subject to change) and travel to our office in Birmingham or other locations may be required on occasion.

Who are we looking for?

Your will support Emmaus communities with communications activities that help them to achieve their ambitions. This is a varied and busy role, and we guarantee no two days will be the same. Depending on what each community needs, your week could include planning and delivering social media campaigns, designing marketing materials, coordinating media opportunities, interviewing the people supported by the charity and much more. This means excellent planning and organising skills are key. You will have strong skills in communications, PR or marketing with at least two years’ experience of working in a busy communications role. Although not essential, knowledge and understanding of the charity sector would also be an advantage.

If you have great communication skills, plenty of creative ideas, a positive “can do” attitude and a passion for what you do, we want to hear from you. 

If you have great communication skills, plenty of creative ideas, a positive “can do” attitude and a passion for what you do, we want to hear from you.

What we offer

• Term – Maternity cover
• Starting salary - £25,026 to £27,156 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Working Hours – Part time 26.25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) days to be agreed

• Flexible Working – Options available (subject to the requirements of the role)

• Annual Leave – 25 days per annum and eight bank holidays (both pro rata for part time) plus three discretional days between Christmas and New Year.

• Pension – Stakeholder pension available with an employer contribution of 5%

• Training & Development – Individually tailored induction, training and development 

• Employee Assistance – a 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

To apply

To apply, please send your current CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role and live our values by 9am on Monday 9 August. Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Head of Communications and Engagement

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Direct Reports: Digital Marketing Manager, Copywriter

Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours

Contract Duration: Fixed until 25th June 2025

Salary: £32,000-£35,000

Location: Position can be based from home or our Liverpool of Sheffield offices. If home based, will require occasional travel to those offices

Closing Date: 11th August 2021

Interview Date: 1st round of interviews w/c 16th August

Probationary Period: 3 months

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include:

You will be responsible for developing and communicating City Hearts messaging and brand awareness internally and externally.

You will lead on our communications and engagement strategy working closely with the Head of Income Generation and Innovation. You will develop engaging campaigns as part of this work and project manage PR activity associated with them.

You will demonstrate a clear passion for one or more of our impact areas having communication experience within that sector.

On a day-to-day basis this means creating a steady flow of content; finding, crafting and promoting relevant and engaging stories and industry specific newsworthy content that shares our vision, mission, values and activities.

You will create a pipeline for gathering stories in a way that does not place a significant burden on frontline staff and will demonstrate a clear understanding of informed consent and safeguarding in relation to vulnerable individuals and risk assessment processes.

You will work with our Head of Income Generation and Innovation to promote our initiatives, corporate partnerships and individual fundraisers to support reaching charitable fundraising goals.

You will generate creative PR ideas (COPE model: Create Once Post Everywhere)

You will build and maintain relationships with key journalists, broadcasters, content creators, celebrities and influencers

You will oversee our engagement and communications channels including social media, web and SEO.

You will be able to position City Hearts at the forefront of the sectors we operate in communicating our innovative approaches, gaining traction and recognition across a wide audience.

You will ensure that media, press and other external queries are handled in a timely sensitive, mutually beneficial and accurate way.

You will evaluate and measure impact of PR activity

Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media.

You will keep up to date on best practice and news within our sector in particular changes to communications innovation, legislation and codes of practice.

You will ensure City Hearts abides by all relevant legislation in relation to its communications.

You will ensure all spend in relation to Communications and Engagement team and projects is within parameters of any agreed budget.

You will respond to breaking and industry worthy news to highlight our services and position us at the front of industry knowledge sharing.

You will support City Hearts spokespeople in preparing for press interviews and act as a spokesperson when required.

You will track relevant daily news stories to our impact areas, responding to trends, key industry announcements and maximizing opportunities.

You will line manage and coach a small but effective team of marketing and content production staff

You will be responsible for the content produced by the charity including collateral, with the support of your team.

You will ensure the CEO and board of trustees are provided with relevant information through regular reporting.

You will be part of the senior management of the charity and maintain an effective working relationship and communication with members of senior management to ensure the Communications and Engagement Strategy aligns with organisational and departmental goals, strategy, and actions.

You will support senior management with internal communications as and when needed.

PERSON CRITERIA

The ideal candidate will have at least three years’ experience in a similar role.

Additional qualifications in a marketing, journalism, communications or similar field are desirable.

You will have experience in creating and delivering a communications strategy and PR campaigns.

Highly proficient in writing press releases, press statements, Q&As, briefings, blogs and opinion pieces.

Experience in media response to crisis situations, handling enquiries, creation of statements and briefing key staff members for interviews.

You will have a passion for and proven track record of creating dynamic and inspiring content, able to demonstrate previous success at securing media coverage across print, broadcast and online that engages with a range of audiences.

You will have a good understanding of websites and social media platforms.

You will have a desire to amplify the voices of the people we support and our team and have demonstrable experience of having done this previously. 

You will be well organized, creative, analytical, focused on results, demonstrate attention to detail and prioritise your work effectively.

Experience of line management within a communications environment.

Ability to track, record, analyse and use data and insight to generate media stories.

Proven ability to generate excellent media coverage across different types of national and local media.

Ability to follow PR procedures to ensure clients safeguarded.

Proficient in content management systems such as Hootsuite and MailChimp.

Ability to effectively communicate complex information quickly and concisely.

Flexible to work outside of usual working hours as required in order to respond to the needs of the charity in managing media opportunities and enquiries.

Excellent interpersonal skills – comfortable building relationships and communicating with a variety of people.

This is a truly exciting time at Cycling Projects, as we go through a structured period of growth.

We want you as the marketing and communications lead for Cycling Projects to capture the impact and benefits of cycling initiatives delivered by the charity and then use this to hook more people to be active for the long term, more people to volunteer and more partnerships to be formed through this exciting opportunity to be part of the national inclusive cycling landscape.

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Influencer Marketing and Communications Officer

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide, founded in 1997. We have grown very successfully since then and currently have bases in Warrington, Birmingham, London, Cardiff and Belfast.

We are looking to recruit an Influencer Marketing and Communications Officer to identify and build relationships with key influencers and thought leaders, helping to champion and manage the PAPYRUS brand through creative and engaging influencer marketing campaigns.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of working in marketing and communications
• Experience of working with external ambassadors and influencers and representing an organisation with external stakeholders
• Experience of managing different social media platforms and the ability to use digital channels to improve reach/ efficiency and impact of campaigns/ messaging
• Creativity; the ability to think outside of the box for innovative and original campaigns
• An understanding of the importance of elevating the voices of those with lived-experience, and from a multitude of backgrounds and communities.

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 13-17 (£22,627-£24,491 per annum)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: The successful candidate will be based at our Warrington office and will be required to work flexibly.

Please visit our website to review the full job description and person specification for the role. To apply for the position please complete the application form on our website detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to HR email or to HR, PAPYRUS, Unit 1 Bankside, Warrington, WA1 1UP.

Closing date: 6th August 2021 Interview date: week commencing 16th August 2021

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The group expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Job description

We are looking for someone to lead our new communications and marketing strategy. You’ll play a vital part in rebranding the charity, growing the influence of our brand and increasing awareness of our work and impact. 

Who we are

Apps for Good is a small independent charity giving young people the skills they need to thrive. For 10 years we’ve worked with teachers to unlock the potential of over 220,000 students around the UK and beyond. Our programmes support young people with the skills and confidence they need to thrive and empower them to be the purposeful innovators of the future.

We’re now embarking on an exciting new chapter. Young people, especially those with experience of disadvantage, are not learning the skills they need to create innovative solutions to climate change. We are creating a new programme, building on our existing methodology, experience and networks, so that young people can thrive in a transformed post-carbon economy.

The team

We are a charity with a start-up mindset. We are a small, close-knit, highly ambitious and energetic team who all believe strongly in our mission and values. If you believe in the power of technology and education to transform lives, then you will be the perfect fit.

The role

We’re looking for a new Head of Communications and Marketing. As an integral part of the team, you will take a leading role on our marketing, communications and events, working closely with the wider Apps for Good team. 

We’re looking for someone to transform, develop and deliver our marketing and communications strategies to support engagement and growth across our brand and communities of students, teachers, volunteers and corporate partners. One of your first challenges will be to work with the team to lead our rebrand, as well as support our new climate action programme. You’ll also help improve our storytelling and how we share compelling evidence of our impact, engaging our partners, stakeholders and external audiences. Your work will be vital for us to reach more young people and grow our impact for those who need us the most.

This is a senior role, so you’ll play a leading part in shaping our overall strategy and culture, but as part of a small team you will also have the chance to roll your sleeves up and get involved in the day to day delivering of the strategy. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement communication, marketing and event strategies.

• Support the launch of our new climate & wellbeing programme. 

• Lead the rebranding of the charity. 

• Manage social media channels, blog, and other digital marketing channels. 

• Create content including case studies, thought leadership pieces, policy pieces and content relating to specific campaigns. 

• Research and advise on appropriate partnerships, events, conferences, and awards to raise the profile of the organisation and oversee the application or nomination process. 

• Develop PR strategies for key events, campaigns and achievements. 

• Work with external organisations and partners on campaigns relating to education, technology and young people. 

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in one or more of the following areas: communications, PR, media or marketing.

• Experience of developing and delivering marketing, communications and PR strategies.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including copywriting. 

• A passion for storytelling. 

• Outstanding organisation skills and attention to detail.

• Experience of writing press releases and securing coverage.

• Confident at networking and engaging with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Great interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across the team and deliver on shared projects. 

• Positive, communicative and proactive approach to work and problem-solving. 

• Effective time management skills.

• Great self-starter who can independently oversee projects from start to finish.

• Enthusiasm for Apps for Good’s mission.

Desired

• Experience of supporting an organisation to rebrand. 

• Experience or an interest in the education, technology and/or climate change / sustainability sectors..

Benefits

This is a permanent role, working remotely with regular travel to meet stakeholders as required, when safe to do so. It’s full time but could be four days per week and we’ll consider other working patterns. We’ll aim to meet in London as a team each month. We offer flexible working, health care insurance, 24 days holiday and extra days off over Christmas, plus you get your birthday off.

We are committed to developing our team and supporting their career aspirations. We are incredibly proud that colleagues have gone on to work for organisations such as Pearson, the Government Digital Service, Tech UK, University of Salford, checkout com and Times Higher Education.

We have a long history of flexible and remote working across our team and believe everyone should have a good work/life balance while contributing to work they care about. 

We embrace a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within Apps for Good. Joining a small collaborative team means you’ll contribute to a variety of projects and everyone across the team has their voice heard and contributes to our strategy and operations. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Head of Brand and Marketing to join our team on an interim basis for up to 18 months. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £58,357.04 per annum plus excellent benefits

Although this role is currently working from home due to Covid restrictions, it is based at the National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, on the edge of Ashdown Forest. This is a remote location and public transport is limited. Full time remote working will also be considered.

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 the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

As Head of Brand and Marketing you would be joining us at an exciting point in the charity’s 95-year history to lead on the redevelopment of our brand and deliver its implementation. This role will define and scope the organisation’s future marketing requirements and opportunities to support the delivery of our 10-year strategic ambition. 

Responsibilities of our Head of Brand and Marketing:

As Head of Brand and Marketing you will report to the Director of Communications and work with a range of stakeholders across the organisation in developing and leading the rollout of our brand, including launch plan. You’ll play a key role in bringing a strategic and coordinated marketing approach to Cats Protection; ensuring a consistent brand identity across the organisation. You will line manage two Design team leads and the Advertising Campaign Manager, and be a positive and proactive member of the Communications Leader Group and broader charity Leadership Group.

What we’re looking for in our Head of Brand and Marketing:

• Experience of spearheading a successful charity re-brand
• Strong understanding of digital audiences and channels including social media and digital advertising
• Significant experience of guiding and supporting the achievement of coherent external messaging and a strong brand identity
• Experience of managing a team delivering marketing plans and activity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate substantial experience of working with and successfully managing complex stakeholder relationships
• The ability and confidence to influence at a senior level, deliver messages in an engaging and innovative way and effect change through influence and negotiation

What we can offer you:

• Salary of up to £58,357.04 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 Head of Brand and Marketing 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. Please note applications that are received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 08 August 2021 however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, so do apply early

Virtual interview date: To be confirmed as required

Marketing and Communications Officer

As the leading kidney patient support charity in the UK, Kidney Care UK provides practical, financial and emotional support for kidney patients and their families, and campaigns to improve kidney health and care services across the UK.

Following a period of significant transformation, the Charity has recently launched its new five-year strategy and is looking to continue its growth and development and take the organisation to the next level. It is looking to expand its vital marketing and communications function and is seeking a positive, enthusiastic team player to join the department as Marketing and Communications Officer on an initial 12-month contract. There is the possibility of a permanent role after 12 months.

You will be a key player in the department as it grows our reach and engagement. You will support the team in planning and delivering our marketing and communications activity across a broad range of disciplines, including digital, print, and social media communications, community engagement, events, brand and services marketing.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive team player, with broad experience across the marketing and communication disciplines, who is looking to take on more responsibility and develop their career. You will have excellent people skills, able to build relationships internally with colleagues as well as external partners and a truly collaborative approach, with the drive to deliver significant results.

If you have the qualities, we are looking for and would like to play a key role in Kidney Care UK’s future, please e-mail your CV and Covering Letter to Tina Seaton. Applications will be reviewed as and when they are received, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th August 2021

​Digital Communications Officer – full time
​(12 month contract with possible extension)
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35 hours per week: 5 days per week with flexibility to work occasional evening or weekend
£30,000 pa (7.5% pension employer contribution by St James’s)
 
St James’s Church draws together a diverse set of activities, projects and aspirations as part of its life as an Anglican parish church in central London. The congregation is a gathered and highly committed community of people who value diversity and inclusion as core values. 
 
This is a newly created role and the post holder will have the opportunity to shape this function from the beginning. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate communicator to hit the ground running and make a difference to the church’s mission.
 
We are looking for an open-minded and energetic person to help the church grow its online presence and reach new audiences; manage and monitor the church’s new website (currently being built by a creative design company) and social media platforms; maximize our fresh brand identity; create engaging written, audio, graphic and video content, and repurpose existing content to present a coherent, engaging experience for our online audiences.
 
The essential requirements are: 1 – 3 years’ experience of digital media content development or marketing; experience of managing WordPress websites and using social media management tools; knowledge of search engine optimization; skills in using analytics data to increase online impact; strong copywriting and copyediting skills; knowledge and enthusiasm to make our digital offerings accessible to people with disabilities; collaborative and partnership working with different staff and volunteer departments internally.
 
St James’s Church Piccadilly is an equal opportunities employer. For the avoidance of doubt, we explicitly welcome applications from those who have Black and Minority Ethnic heritage; and who identify as LGBTQ+. 
 
Full job description and application form can be downloaded below.

For further information about St James’s, please refer to our website.
 
Closing date for applications: midday Monday 9th August 2021.
 
Remote interviews will be held on Thursday 12th August 2021. (May hold them in person on site – decision to be made closer to the time.)