We’re looking for a Media Support Officer to help us design and shape how we use multimedia content on our owned communications channels and in the media to tell the story of the organisation and make it easier for people to get support.

Reporting to the Multimedia and Creative Content Manager in the Media and Policy Team, you’ll develop creative and engaging multimedia content for a range of platforms including social media, blogs and websites. 

You will also work with the media team to provide support in creating and selling-in multimedia content to media outlets.

We Are With You rebranded from ‘Addaction’ in February this year and this is an exciting and creative role with opportunities to make a big impact on how we build our new brand. 

What we’re looking for

Ideally you’ll have:

• the ability to develop multimedia content for diverse audiences, write brilliantly and tell a clear story
• skills in video, photography, content design and/or graphic design
• an understanding of the changing digital landscape and an aptitude for using digital platforms in new ways
• excellent administration skills including experience in developing new processes and approaches to creating media worthy content

In return, you’ll get to be part of a supportive, tight-knit team who want to hear your ideas. We have a strong focus on our culture and trying new ways of working, and ongoing learning and development.

Further information about this job

This a permanent role for 37.5 hours per week.

You will also receive an Inner London Weighting allowance of £2,759.00 per annum.

Interviews will be held via video conference during the week starting 17 August .

Interested applicants should submit a copy of their CV with a completed application form by Monday 10 August containing a personal statement how you meet the personal specification set out in the role description.

Benefits of working with us

• 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part time staff)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit scheme
• Flexible working patterns to help with work life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Information about us and our recruitment processes

We are an equal opportunities employer and have committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work. Although we welcome applications from all sections of the community we are only able to employ those who have the legal right to work in the UK.

We want to safeguard and protect the children, young people and adults we work with. Our rigorous selection process applies to all applicants to support this aim.  If you are applying for a role which involves regulated activity you will need to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred Lists) check (if in England) or become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (if in Scotland). We will also seek references as part of the selection process for this role, including from your current or most recent employer.

Are you interested in finding and telling compelling stories? Join Bliss as Media and Stories Officer and help shine a light on important issues affecting premature and sick babies and their families.

The Media and Stories Officer is responsible for raising Bliss’ profile by securing regular media coverage for our cause, campaigns and services.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a media role, a newsroom or press office, be able to anticipate the needs of journalists and meet their deadlines.

You will use your passion for storytelling to support Bliss’ many case studies to share their story on our digital channels and within the media. You’ll use this skill, and your excellent copywriting abilities, to help curate and create content for Bliss’ social media channels.

You will be motivated by working closely with colleagues to find the right news hook to secure high-impact coverage, and will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Must have proven experience of working in a busy media team, press office or newsroom
• An understanding of the requirements and organisation of the media
• Good understanding of social media including its role in supporting and facilitating media work
• Demonstrable experience of content creation and/or copywriting
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a high level of interpersonal skills
• Professional approach and sensitivity when dealing with case studies

• Ability to build relationships with people of different backgrounds and a variety of settings
• An ability to be self-motivated, to think independently and anticipate what needs to be done

• Is flexible and able to meet the demanding needs of the media
• Excellent time management – ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

• Ability to work as a team member and work individually

• Experience of using website CMS and excellent IT skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and refine your skills as a press officer and content creator in this varied and creative role.

For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.

Why work for Bliss?

Bliss values the work of its Communications Team and we take pride in our collaborative work culture.

We understand that we all have different priorities at home and we therefore aim to offer a mix of financial and non-financial benefits. Our benefits include financial, health and well-being, lifestyle and career development options:

• 25 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Flexible working practices, TOIL and a contributory Bliss pension scheme
• Relaxed work life and dress code, time off for volunteering
• Interest free season ticket loans, salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, payroll giving)
• 24x7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Learning and Development via peer to peer, blended, cascaded, self-directed learning, mentoring and coaching

How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:

• CV
• Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification
• Equal Opportunities Form

Recruitment Timeline

• The closing date for applications is midnight Wednesday 12 August and please note that early applications may be prioritised
• First round interviews are provisionally scheduled for 18 and 19 August, with the second round provisionally on 21 and 24 August. Interviews will take place via video call. 

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for interview so if you have not heard from us by 27 August you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

About us

Age UK Bexley is a critical charity in the delivery of services and support to older people across the London Borough of Bexley. With people over 65 constituting nearly 20% of the local poplulation the charity occupies a central role in campaigning for and investing in resources key to a positive later life for Bexley's residents.

The charity has undergone fundimental change in the last two years, and is about to embark on new areas of development with a move to a new headquarters and growth of services and community profile. 

About the role

The Digital and Information Development Officer role will be instrumental in shaping the way we build our expanding digital support over the coming months.

You will work with our existing staff and the charity's users to produce content and resources that optimise the website and socia media functions although in place, identifying and improving existing online tools and implementing new tools to enhance our existing services or introduce new ones.

You will be the primary point of contact for organising and coordinating the information and advice gateway service as the public facing side of the charity's wider operations.

Principle responsibilities will include:

• Research, write, edit, proof read, publish and maintain high-quality digital content that supports the charity’s information and advice provision.
• To Identify areas for service improvement and propose innovative solutions to meeting current and future needs of our clients and audiences through the use of digital technology.
• To review existing technologies to ensure that Age UK Bexley is fully exploiting digital communication to support the provision and promotion of our services, particularly its Information and Advice Gateway.
• To work with managers and staff to provide timely updates to our social media and information channels, sparking debate around issues of ageing and engaging with clients, supporters and influencers.
• To support senior managers and the CEO in the development of a digital strategy that widens recognition of the charity’s work and support to older people in Bexley.
• Use data analytics packages and CRM systems to manage data and produce analysis reports
• Identify areas for service improvement and propose innovative solutions to meeting current and future needs of our clients and audiences through the use of digital technology. 

The post holder will have undertaken formal training or hold a qualification that demonstrates knowledge and application of digital and information development in a charitable setting, an ability to work collegiately within a dynamic working environment and a preparedness to look critically at our systems and methods of operation to identify efficiencies that improve our performance and service delivery.

Please send a CV, Equalities form and covering statement (no more that two pages) outlining how your previous experience, knowledge and skills equip you to meet the requirements of the person specification

We would  particularly welcome applications from those with a Black Asian and Minority Ethnic background

Marketing Officer - £30,000 - £36,000 pa, Health Centre - South West London

• Do you have notable marketing and communications experience?
• Do you have a background in brand, digital and communications?
• Would you like to work for an established medical health centre?

Pro-Marketing is working alongside an illustrious health centre who are seeking a Marketing Officer to support their overall marketing and communications plan for their trust marketing team. This high achieving marketing team operates like an in-house agency within the charity and notably has an in-house design team too.

What's great about this organisation?

• Amazing London location
• Modern offices
• Tangible cause as you will get to see first-hand what the centre raises funds for
• High achieving marketing and fundraising functions
• Centralised brand aligned marketing team
• In-house design team
• Opportunities to market health awareness activity that makes national news

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Brand championing the charity and their brand principles
• Establishing the marketing and communications plans
• Managing the day to day relationships with external agencies on allocated projects
• Establishing clear KPIs and project objectives for each campaign
• Using and suggesting new digital tools to improve services and ways of working including Slack, Trello and Typeform
• Managing email marketing to GPs
• Developing and delivering paid social media advertising via LinkedIn and Facebook
• Increasing the number of GPs registering the organisation's education programme
• Developing and maintaining the internal database, producing suitable recommendations from direct marketing activity e.g. guidance on email communications to target health professional audience

You will be ideally suited for this role if you have…

• A relevant trust marketing programmes and campaigns background
• Offline and online marketing experience
• Need to have traditional print and brand creation experience
• Notable experience of agency relationship management
• An interest in working for an established medical health centre
• Healthcare marketing industry experience would be highly appealing and advantageous

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Marketing Officer role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP:

Tel: 0207 269 6338

Email:

Would you like £500 in high street vouchers?

Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £500 in high street vouchers of your choice.

As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £500 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

Are you a brilliant minded person who can ensure the continuity of existing small grants to local groups and contribute to the concept and development of future grants programmes – with a focus on widening and deepening community empowerment and cohesion with our work?

UNITED in Hammersmith & Fulham (UNITED) is a place-based giving scheme that promotes, inspires and helps fund activities that deliver a strong sense of belonging in our diverse London borough.

Over the last two years, we have undertaken a programme of work to establish our new charity. We have the core infrastructure in place, and have also established a small grants programme aimed at bringing people in the borough together to strengthen their bonds as neighbours.

This year, we had significant fundraising and grant distribution success with a community coronavirus fund, are now moving into the next phase of the development: seeking to engage with the general public and a private donors through awareness and continued fund raising for 2020-25. This is envisaged to result in an increase in community funding over the period.

This is an exciting opportunity with potential to improve the lives of people across the borough by driving forward funding and community relations.

Project Officer, Workplaces

 (ref: SUS2953)

£24,446 per annum - 37.5 hours per week

contract until 31 December 2021 – based in Southampton

This is an exciting role with a variety of responsibilities for the delivery of Sustrans workplace sustainable travel initiatives in the Solent area as part of Southampton City Council’s M27/M3 Travel Demand Management (TDM) programme, which provides an opportunity for permanent modal shift from the motor vehicle to more sustainable modes of travel. You will engage with businesses and employees affected by the M3 and M27 works to offer advice on travel options and promote a range of support and incentives which will help tackle barriers individuals have to non-car travel.

You will have experience of and be passionate about sustainable behaviour change and/or employee engagement project delivery in a workplace setting and have experience of leading group workshops and organising and running events. You will have excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills, the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and the ability to motivate and enthuse others. You will need excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise and manage your own workload. You will also be IT literate and committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Tuesday 11 August 2020. Interviews will take place via Teams or Zoom on Wednesday 26 August 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Location: London

Salary: £34,985 per annum pro rata inclusive of Inner London Weighting

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

At Refugee Action, we have a vision of a UK in which refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome, can get justice, live free of poverty and successfully rebuild their lives. We empower refugees and people seeking asylum to influence both our work, the issues that matter to them and decisions made by government and we are a trusted partner for others who share our vision. It's an exciting time to join the charity as we work towards achieving our 3-year strategy objectives (2019-22).

Never has there been a more important time to stand up for refugees in Britain. Refugee Action has recently invested in the development of crucial high value income streams, and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Senior Philanthropy Officer to join our fundraising and brand team. Working with the Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager, and Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer this role will support the development and implementation of an effective programme to grow major gift income from individuals. You will also play a key role in project managing our special events calendar for this audience.

Providing high quality relationship management, research and events delivery, the successful candidate will play an invaluable part in growing this programme at a vital time for Refugee Action.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Excellent relationship management skills and a track record of recruiting, building, maintaining and managing successful individual relationships.
• Experience of making face to face asks (of £10k+) and of influencing and building credibility with external contacts and colleagues.
• An engaging communicator with experience of conducting meetings with a variety of audiences including wealthy individuals and influencers.
• The power to persuade, motivate and inspire people through excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Demonstrable successes of complex project management and meticulous event planning and management.
• Passion and motivation to raise vital funds to support refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.

Those with lived experience as a refugee or an asylum seeker are encouraged to apply.

For more information and to apply, please click on appy now.

About Us

Established in 2003, we are Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country. We also deliver the LGBT Charter programme to schools, organisations and businesses.

Our goal is to make Scotland the best place to grow up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people. We play a leading role in the provision of quality youth work to LGBTI young people that promotes their health and wellbeing, and are a valued and influential partner in LGBTI equality and human rights.

About the Role

Do you have a flair for writing that captures the imagination? Could you inspire funders to support LGBT Youth Scotland’s life-changing youth work and its mission to make Scotland the best place to grow up for LGBTI young people?

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual with experience in trusts and foundations fundraising to join our vibrant and creative team.

In this role, you will plan, develop and implement trusts fundraising strategies in line with our charity’s strategy and values. You will produce robust and compelling applications, build strong partnerships and manage reporting and stewardship processes in order to raise both core/unrestricted and restricted income.

If you have a passion for writing funding applications and supporting LGBTI young people, we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications for full and part-time working hours will be considered with the option of working from home and/or one of our leased offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Closing Date: Sunday 9th August 2020 (midnight)

Interview Date:  19th or 20th August 2020 (digitally)
 

For more information and guidance on how to apply for this job visit our website for the full job descripition and to fill out an application form (Please note that CV's will not be accepted).

“LGBT Youth Scotland is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age.”

We’re looking for a senior fundraiser and leader to drive income generation and external communications for an incredible social mobility organisation that has worked with children, families, and schools for over 30 years to break the long-term cycle of deprivation. They look beyond school settings to address the barriers affecting school attendance and learning, building a vital and effective bridge between school and home life that results in better attendance, pupil behaviour and attainment.

There is a great deal of untapped potential here for a proactive fundraiser to unlock and the case for support has never been stronger. They have high-profile patrons, highly active trustees who understand fundraising (including one who is herself a senior fundraiser), a phenomenal CEO who worked her way up to the top job and is brilliant with donors, and a loyal donor base that has more capacity to support. This new, senior role brings together their fundraising and external relations, and is a super opportunity for someone to build on a strong existing portfolio with an excellent team..

It's a brilliant job, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Head office is in east London and the culture is one of pragmatic flexibility. 

About the role

• Reporting to the CEO, the Head of External Relations is a newly-created position that sits on the SMT that will provide the leadership needed to support income growth and brand development to meet robust expansion plans.
• The post-holder will lead and motivate staff in activities to grow voluntary income and build the charity’s profile, reputation, and brand externally to a broad range of stakeholders across government, the education sector, families and donors.
• The Head of External Relations will also support the CEO in strengthening relationships with the charity’s high-profile patrons and supporters, as well as managing and growing their own portfolio of influential, high-value donors.
• The post-holder will be responsible for managing two Senior Partnership Managers and the Communications Manager and will oversee seven other members of a fundraising and communications team which currently raises c£1.5m from a largely high value donor base. Full breakdown can be discussed.
• The role offers a range of benefits which include flexible working, a family friendly environment, and remote working.

About you

• You will have proven leadership skills, experience of managing and developing staff, personal experience of securing philanthropic gifts from major donors (or equivalent), outstanding communication skills, and a passion for education.
• This is a great opportunity for a talented leader and relationship manager who is highly motivated and excited by the prospect of building and developing their own team and shaping fundraising and communications at a crucial time in the organisation’s growth and for the families it supports.
• We are ideally seeking someone who has led a multi-income stream team in a small or medium size organisation

Salary

• £55,000-£60,000
• We will consider looking at the same salary for fewer days for an exceptional, senior candidate – please ask.

To Apply

• The final closing date for applications is Friday 12th June 
• Interview dates will be confirmed nearer the application deadline and arrangements made in line with any current government guidelines relating to Covid-19.
• In the first instance please send a CV that contains full fundraising figures.

Your new company
Local government organisation based in London

Your new role
Provide public affairs advice and guidance to the Mayor and Deputy Mayors, devising and delivering lobbying strategies and programmes of engagement in relation to your government relations portfolio. Your role will be to develop and implement government affairs strategies to ensure effective delivery alongside the "Head of". As Principal Public Affairs Officer you will assist with the Mayor's local government engagement programmes, leading on planning and delivery of Mayoral visits liaising directly with leaders', MPs and other relevant stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful you need to have extensive knowledge and understanding of the processes and structures of central government and parliament including the legislative and policy making process, plus London-wide issues in respect of the London boroughs and associated bodies and organisations. We are not looking for a candidate with policy making experience but public affairs campaigning experience.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary, exposure to senior political leaders and the opportunity to work for a great brand.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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We’re a UK non-profit building communities of resilient wellbeing through mindfulness, heart intelligence training and listening spaces – and we have a big mission!

We believe that lasting positive change comes from mindful communities that support cultures of care and wellbeing to grow in their lives and work. Our vision is to build a diverse network of ambassadors who are empowered to share these wellbeing skills with their communities, and to do so in the most relevant ways that meet their needs.

We are looking for a qualified Community manager to join our team from Mid September. If you are a tech-savvy professional, experienced in social media, PR and promotional events then we would like to meet you.

Our ideal candidate has exceptional oral and written communication skills and is able to develop engaging content. You should be a ‘people person’ with great customer service skills and the ability to moderate online and offline conversations with our community.

As this is a completely new role, we anticipate that initially the Community Manager will be involved in all aspects of the role. As the community develops, the Community Manager will also need to manage team members to support the growth of The Heart Movement.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a membership strategy

• Managing the Disciple App

• Inspiring and enthusing positivity in the community

• Maintaining high member retention

• Increasing member referrals

• Generating positive reviews to help to grow the movement

• Planning member events

• Devising and implementing community communication initiatives

• Planning and creating engaging content for all platforms, including blog pieces, articles, social media posts, newsletters, and videos – in collaboration with the marketing team

• Overseeing regular member communication

• Increasing member contribution and participation

• Interviewing community members for testimonials and ideas for improvement

• Representing the community on our social media channels and working closely with the Social Media officer

• Monitoring and reporting on the success of the community

• Building relationships with customers, potential customers, industry professionals and journalists

• Staying up-to-date with digital technology trends

• Co-ordinating and managing volunteers

Relevant experience and skills

• Proven work experience as a community manager

• Experience in launching community initiatives

• Exceptional communication skills whether in writing, in person, or over the phone.

• Hands on experience with social media management for brands

• Ability to interpret and report on online customer engagement metrics

• Attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Outgoing and able to cultivate relationships with lots of different kinds of people.

• A tech-savvy professional who loves the world of apps!

• Creative and organized

• Committed to the values of The Heart Movement

Hours: The position is approximately 3 days per week, part-time and working from home. The position has the potential to grow in the next 12 months.

Salary: £30,000 pro rata (depending on previous experience)

Holidays: 5 weeks/ further unpaid leave available

Plan International UK advances children's rights and equality for girls all over the world. Working in over 50 countries across Africa, Asia and The Americas as well as in the UK Plan International UK provides vital support to children, their families and their communities, including child protection, child participation, health, education and economic security. We are the global expert on Girl's rights.

Director of Communications, Campaigns and UK Programmes

Fixed-term contract - 12 months (maternity cover)

Plan International UK

Competitive salary

Central London

With a new structure and vision in place for the Communications, Campaigns and UK Programmes directorate we are looking for a Director to establish this vision through strong, supportive leadership and the ambition to deliver our new plans during a 1 year maternity cover contract. At an exciting time as we prepare to launch our new organisational strategy, the Interim Director of Communications, Campaigns and UK Programmes will ensure our brand position goes from strength to strength, lead the team as we embark on our digital transformation, continue the growth of our vital UK programmes and work with others to drive our exciting advocacy agenda. Through inspiring and collegiate leadership, this post holder will ensure a thriving function across all teams. The Interim Director will also play a key role in strategic organisational decision making, alongside senior leader peers and the Chief Executive.

We are looking for a positive, proactive and inspiring leader who truly enables and develops their teams and is adept at both providing hands-on support and strategic direction. With broad communications and campaigns experience and a solid understanding of brand, digital and profile management, you will be used to working at an organisation-wide level. You will be adaptable and open to taking on additional responsibilities and will be driven by providing an inclusive environment for your team to thrive. Ideally you will have experience within the youth sector, or a true passion to develop this knowledge.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date: Wednesday 12th August 2020

Panel interviews with Plan UK: 17th and 18th August 2020

Plan UK is committed to achieving greater diversity in its senior management team and actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with an ambitious and dynamic Islamic charity to help source their new Director of Marketing. The charity works to collect charitable financial donations and distributes them for the purposes of hardship alleviation, and education in the UK. This is an exciting time to join the SMT as the charity embarks on a period of positive change and growth.

The Director of Marketing will be responsible for the strategic and tactical marketing plans ranging from branding, advertising, promotion, supporter acquisition through to stakeholder marketing. You will lead a small team, have budgetary responsibilities and play an integral role in the growth of the charity.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience of working in a broad Marketing role with exposure to both digital and traditional forms of marketing. You will possess demonstrable experience of developing and formulating marketing plans which have led to successful deliverable outcomes in the areas of customer acquisition, branding, product/service design and positive public relations. You will be able to show how you have successfully introduced innovative and creative ideas into an organisation, working within agreed budgets. You will be a natural communicator possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills being able to manage a range of stakeholders both within and external to the organisation (including external agencies and donation recipients). While charity industry experience is not a pre-requisite, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a clear motivation to wanting to join the sector.

This role can be home based with travel to the London office 2-4 times a month for meetings.

Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion.

Do you have experience of working with children and young people and do you understand the challenges that they face?  Are you passionate about empowering young people to have their voices heard? If so, you could be part of an exciting new project.

At Healthwatch Somerset, we’re committed to ensuring our health and care service is shaped by the people who use it. We’re the county’s independent health and care champion and we exist to make sure people are at the heart of care.

We want to ensure that children and young people from across the county are listened to and heard by the people who buy, plan and run health and social care services in Somerset.  We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Youth Worker to lead an exciting new Young Listeners project.

You will lead the project and recruit, train and support a team of 10 young listeners who will in turn engage with other children and young people from across Somerset offering a peer to peer engagement approach.  It will be a varied and interesting job and no two days will be the same.

You will need a can-do attitude, be enthusiastic and a ‘people person’. You will also need to be a team player who enjoys being part of and contributing to a small and dynamic team.

In return we offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous contributory pension scheme, comfortable office accommodation in Bridgwater and flexible working practices.

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Closing date for applications: Midnight on Friday 28 August 2020

Date for interview: Friday 4 September 2020 in Bridgwater