About the Centre for Youth Impact

The Centre for Youth Impact is committed to working collaboratively to progress thinking and practice in impact measurement and quality improvement in youth work and provision for young people. Our vision is for all young people to have access to high quality programmes and services that improve their life chances. 

The Centre for Youth Impact was formed in 2014 as a partnership initiative and became an independent charity in 2018. The Centre’s nine-strong team works nationally, including supporting Regional Network Leads across England. Last year, we began to expand our work into Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Learning and collaboration is key to the Centre’s approach – creating and informing a more inclusive and powerful conversation about evaluation and impact, which is part of the day-to-day dialogue within and between youth sector organisations. The Centre is currently engaged in over 20 live projects with a wide range of partner organisations and hosts regular events virtually (and in person, pre-Covid) around the country. 

About the role

We want to appoint a part-time Communications Officer on a fixed-term basis to provide the day-to-day communications and marketing function at the Centre. This is a new post that will contribute both capacity and skills to the Centre’s dynamic team – particularly support in writing engaging content and managing the Centre’s website and social media channels, as well as generating the monthly newsletter. We want to take our communications activity to the next level – reach more people, share more ideas (our own and others’) and support more people to get involved. The postholder will work across the entire team, supporting on comms for individual projects, the production of training materials and maintaining the Salesforce database.

We’re looking for an organised and confident communications professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail – we really, really care about what we produce! Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience of working in a busy and fast-paced team managing multiple different tasks or activities. We are looking for someone who will initiate, write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, suggest ways to increase engagement and raise the Centre’s presence and profile in the sectors we want to influence. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, as well as flexible and people oriented. We’re a cheerful, open and hard-working team. 

More details about the role and how to apply can be found in the attached job description or follow the link to our website.

WMUK is the only charity in the UK focused solely on Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia (WM), a rare type of blood cancer. It is a slow growing, incurable cancer with its own distinct characteristics that require specialist treatment and care in centres of expertise. Around 400 people are diagnosed each year in the UK, with around 4000 people living with WM.

WMUK is a small, agile and ambitious organisation. We are looking for a new CEO to lead us through the next phase of our development. You will have the experience and energy to lead the delivery of WMUK’s five-year strategy and our plans for the future. Supported by an engaged Board of trustees, you will have the opportunity to develop new areas of work, help establish exciting new programmes, and ultimately make a real impact for our WM community.

We are seeking a confident, dynamic and engaging individual with excellent communication skills and presence to provide highly effective and inspiring leadership.

An understanding of and empathy with health issues would be an advantage as well the ability to lead technological change through digital technology and social media.

The post holder will be articulate and influential and be proficient at presenting to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners.

The role is perfect for an experienced CEO within the charitable sector who is seeking a new challenge, or someone with senior level experience in a relevant environment who is looking to step into their first CEO role.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility and accountability for WMUK aims, strategy and business plans, resourcing, organisation and operational planning and delivery of performance management.
• Delegate to, support and empower the team in delivery of their work.
• Identify and lead on strategic relationships with key stakeholders implicated in the success of WMUK’s plans in order to drive and support business objectives.
• Design, implement, and lead on transformational strategic initiatives and projects, in particular research and policy.
• Be the external face of the organisation, champion and effectively implement the WMUK brand, profile and messaging, and play a key role in positioning WMUK as a leading authoritative voice on WM and rare diseases generally.
• Actively seek election to and effectively represent WMUK on relevant highlevel committees and task-forces aligned to business objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit support from and steward philanthropic and high-level donors.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate: 

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience at Director/CEO level or equivalent
• Working effectively with a Board of trustees
• Leading across different disciplines, teams and projects.
• Knowledge and experience of the medical, research and associated academic environment.
• Knowledge and experience of the policy environment and the NHS, particularly in relation to medicines regulators.
• Successful experience of influencing and developing partnerships with a range of senior external stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of fundraising, including Trusts, major donors and community fundraising.
• Detailed understanding of charity finances and the legal and constitutional responsibilities of a not-for-profit organisation.
• Good knowledge of developing and maintaining robust governance.

Skills and abilities

• Capacity to lead, inspire and motivate high performing teams.
• Engagement skills, including the ability to persuade and influence, build high value partnerships, and act as an ambassador for WMUK.
• Experience of developing and leading the implementation and delivery of a mid to long-term strategic plan.
• Excellent financial acumen and skills including the preparation and control of budgets, and a proven record of driving financial and operational growth.

Personal style and behaviours

• Excellent team player with a collaborative leadership style.
• Self-starter with energy, initiative and enthusiasm.
• Diplomatic style with a personal demeanour that instils trust and confidence quickly.
• Collaborative and participative leadership style.
• Confident, resilient and forward-thinking.
• Committed to putting people affected by WM at the heart of our organisational strategy. 

The above is provided for guidance, is not contractual or an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have. The role may be changed in line with the requirements of WMUK at any time after discussions with the post holder. 

Please submit your CV, along with a written application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role 

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be arranging to meet potential
candidates at the earliest opportunity.

Are you a proven Copywriter and a natural communicator? TLG is looking for someone with a creative flair and a passion for people who can help shape its voice across all digital platforms including key responsibility for the charity’s social media. You will have experience of writing to multiple audiences with the same message.

Based in the hub of the action at our national support centre in Bradford, TLG’s Communications & Influence team is responsible for growing the charity across the UK. Our partnerships with TLG’s supporters are paramount in ensuring long term sustainability for TLG through our Hope Giving scheme.

You’ll be able to demonstrate an understanding of digital media and how these tools can be used to encourage engagement with our supporters and within our organisation. The ideal candidate will be able to write in a journalistic style, have excellent knowledge of English, be computer literate and possess impeccable attention to detail. We want someone who is a quick thinker, a problem solver and can analyse information quickly and effectively. We are looking for someone who is driven and able to work under their own initiative.

We are looking for candidates with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Interviews will be taking place on Monday 14th December.

We are seeking two driven and passionate community development officers to join our team and help realise the vision of the Aberfeldy Big Local partnership.

About Aberfeldy Big Local

Aberfeldy Big Local (ABL) is a community project, working to make the Aberfeldy area in Poplar, Tower Hamlets a better place to live. ABL is part of the Big Local programme, a 10 year initiative, giving 150 areas across the UK £1 million of Lottery money to make positive changes to their community. Each area forms a partnership group of local residents and decides how to spend their funds. Many, like Aberfeldy Big Local, decide to employ staff to bring their ambitions to life.

About the role

Though initially working from home due to ongoing restrictions, you will usually be based at our new community premises in Aberfeldy, Tower Hamlets. You will work alongside the project manager, focusing on outreach and communication across the local area to help residents find their voice, take ownership and reach their potential.

The ABL partnership has set out an ambitious new plan for area, centred around people, places and power. It is an excellent opportunity for two highly organised individuals with experience in working with communities in either a paid or voluntary capacity. You will be proactive and passionate, using your strong communication skills to engage and build a rapport with local people, supporting them to come up with great ideas for new initiatives that boost opportunities and improve social cohesion.

An ability to work independently is key, with experience of managing multiple and varied priorities. You will also have good digital skills, supporting with the online communications output for Aberfeldy Big Local, as well as helping with the maintenance of all of the systems required to record the activities and successes of the work.

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 22 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

IRC-UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 120 staff.

The IRC also has offices in Brussels, Berlin, Bonn, Stockholm and Geneva.

Purpose of the Role

The Digital & Brand Manager will increase the profile, influence and funding of the IRC by taking the lead on digital engagement strategies in the UK. They will lead on deploying and stewarding the IRC’s global brand in European markets, under the oversight of the Senior Director of Brand.

The role is a specialist in the digital environment and will train and support other content creators (Creative studio, Media, Programme Staff, Advocacy) to deliver optimised multimedia content for all channels. The role supports the development and implementation of a UK digital strategy, focusing on growth, increasing income and growing digital maturity across the organisation.

As line manager of the Social Media & Digital Officer, the Digital & Brand Manager will oversee the management of the UK social media channels and all UK websites.

Authority & responsibility for resources:

• Using data, analytics and market research support the development and training on a comprehensive strategy to ensure that all our digital communications are topical, passionate about driving supporter engagement, transactions and long term value
• Supporting organisational priorities and key moments implementing integrated supporter journeys and campaigns online and building the IRC brand, in keeping with our wider Strategy100
• Coordinate the Social Media & Digital Officer’s day-to-day management of UK social channels, and the Digital Content Officer’s management of the website
• With the Communications Partnerships Manager, develop creative partnerships to further reach of the digital content and increase brand awareness.
• Ensure brand consistency across external products and platforms for the IRC’s Europe offices.
• Establish and develop new strategic creative and audience engagement trends for the IRC in the UK.
• No direct budget to manage

Key Working Relationships

• Senior Director, Brand, based in New York, who oversees brand work
• Line manages the Social Media & Digital Officer

Key contacts:

• Communications colleagues in the UK, US, Germany and regional teams
• Policy & Advocacy team
• Fundraising team
• IRC offices in New York, Brussels, Stockholm and Germany
• Technical Units; Finance & Operations Team; Regional/ Field teams
• Creative partners and external suppliers, eg. technical support and design agencies

Key accountabilities

Leadership and management (20%)

• Through the IRC’s UK Management Team support the UK Executive Director in the creation and delivery of IRC-UK strategies and priorities, foster cohesion and collaboration among departments, represent the needs and objectives of digital communications.
• Work with the Deputy Director, Digital Engagement to support on global digital strategies, with a focus on the IRC’s digital presence in the UK.
• Manage the Social Media & Digital Officer, set and review progress against objectives, ensure they are supported, highly motivated and performing to their best ability to increase the impact of the IRC’s digital outputs.
• Support and develop supporter journeys online for all integrated campaigns.
• Lead on the digital outputs for any channel optimising for web, making sure it’s strategic and that all content is on brand
• Reporting; Set KPIs and make sure all channels and goals are tracked, on target and support strategic goals focusing on growth.
• Sign off and support on all digital outputs and lead on integrated UK campaigns (Messaging, Brand and Optimising strategic content) based on testing and previous campaign evaluation.

Digital engagement, content & channel strategy (50%)

• Oversee and develop strategies for the IRC’s UK digital channels with a primary objective of raising the profile of the organisation
• Technical expertise to support the CMS transfer
• Support IT and Analytics with implementing new integrated systems (fundraising, advocacy, comms)
• Work with the Global team on UX and website optimisation for mobile focusing on CTA and conversion
• Support the SEO, Advertising and Brand projects across Europe.
• Devise and deliver on creative and integrated engagement strategies for UK campaigns. Partner with Policy & Advocacy on digital advocacy with the intention of growing our profile, funding and influence, and engaging supporters
• Partner with UK External Relations leads to focus on clear target audiences and contribute to integrated strategies to engage them
• Collaborate with UK Fundraising to create compelling content with an aim of growing income and deepening supporter engagement.
• Maintain excellent relations with global Communications colleagues to ensure consistency across the IRC’s global outputs.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the creative outputs of our sister organisations, as well as digital trends outside of the sector.
• Proactively seek out new opportunities for creative partnerships to increase the IRC’s brand awareness in the UK and Europe, reach new audiences and maximise content distribution.
• Partner with the Senior Digital Content Officer to ensure content is created with a view to increasing visits to Rescue-UK and comply with latest SEO developments.
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators are set for UK digital channels, in close collaboration with global digital colleagues and Deputy Director, Digital Engagement, and oversee delivery against them

Brand management (30%)

• Contribute to the implementation of the organisations brand strategy (voice and identity) through active participation in the global brand process and working group.
• With the oversight of the Senior Director, Brand, manage brand rollout and revisions in Europe markets.
• In liaison with the Senior Director, Brand, and Deputy Director, Digital Engagement, ensure key European stakeholders are abreast of and represented in major brand projects including the brand roll-out.
• With the oversight of the Senior Director, Brand, work with Communications colleagues in Europe to localise - where necessary - elements of the global IRC brand for the German, Swedish and Brussels markets, and any future Europe markets.
• Support and deliver on brand training for the UK and across Europe Markets
• In partnership with the global digital and IT teams, maintain a high standard of user experience and brand consistency across the UK website and ensure the site is technically sound and secure.
• Work with the Deputy Director, Digital Engagement and Digital Content Officer to manage new platforms as required, and partnering with other teams to ensure excellent user experience and brand consistency.

Person specification

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of user experience and digital optimisation
• Extensive knowledge of testing and optimisation tools
• Excellent English language writing, editing and proofreading skills and experience of producing engaging materials for print and social media
• Strong ability to think creatively and produce innovative content
• Good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the capability to establish good working relationships with colleagues in the UK and overseas
• A proactive approach to problem solving
• Be prepared to travel to the IRC’s projects in the field, primarily for content collection and training.
• Be flexible as to working hours, in particular when unforeseen circumstances arise which require speedy responsiveness.
• Interest in brand projects

Experience

• Experience of analysing digital campaigns and the ability to use Google Analytics and understand Search Engine Optimisation, including key phrase research and its application to SEO, and a clear understanding of how Google’s algorithm ranks pages
• Experience in CMS management and/or website development projects
• Experience of reporting on and conducting analysis of digital engagement
• Exerience of liaising with external suppliers to agree price / timeframes and deadlines
• Experience of working to tight deadlines to deliver high quality content
• Proven experience in a Digital Content Management or other Digital Marketing role within a complex global organisation
• Understanding of Brand fundamentals

The deadline for applications is midnight between Tuesday 1st December 2020 / Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Interviews will take place on 9th December 2020 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. 

Project Officer, Workplace Engagement

£24,691 pro rata per annum 

 (Ref:  SUS3041)

18.75 hours (2.5 days) per week – contract to 31 December 2021 - based in Dumfries

This exciting and challenging role will work alongside NHS Dumfries and Galloway and Dumfries and Galloway Council in order to produce a series of site specific Active Travel Action Plans (ATAPs) to engage both NHS Dumfries and Galloway and Dumfries and Galloway Council staff through a range of activities (as identified through the ATAPs) designed to increase the number of active and/or sustainable travel journeys for commuting and business travel. This will promote existing active/sustainable travel initiatives and engage NHS staff.

With a good standard of education and experience of sustainable behaviour change or employee engagement project delivery in a workplace setting and of partnership working with the NHS and/or local authorities, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent presentation and organisational skills and the ability to motivate and enthuse others.  The ability to develop productive working relationships and experience of leading group workshops is also required as is IT literacy.  You will also be committed to the promotion is sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 1 December 2020.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams Tuesday 15 December 2020.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently this includes people who identify as having a disability and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups

Oxfordshire Youth are looking for an ambitious, talented and bold strategic leader to join us as we fight the good fight for young people. 

Job Purpose

The Youth Engagement and Skills Manager will provide strategic direction for operational excellence that results in high levels of youth engagement and high quality skills and training for young people who have complex needs, under Oxfordshire Youth’s ‘Building Skills for Life’ area of work. The role will focus on building Youth Engagement (ensuring that young people’s views are woven into the very fabric of Oxfordshire Youth) and Youth Skills (overseeing skills development and training for young people, and designing pathways for young people to build life skills).

Our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

OY is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We warmly welcome applications from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people and disabled people. Your potential to learn and grow in the role is important to us, so even if you don’t have 100% of what we are asking for, we want to hear from you. Appointment will be made on merit alone. 

An exciting opportunity to join the Youth Engagement team at the British Youth Council. You will be passionate about youth voice and advocacy and developing and delivering high quality programmes with amazing young leaders.

Overall purpose

• To lead on the delivery of new and existing youth engagement programmes working in partnership with key delivery partners and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships. 
• To support meaningful and inclusive engagement, participation and development of young leaders across the youth engagement programmes. 
• To champion youth participation and youth leadership and ensure that the voice of young people is heard in relation to decisions being made that affect them. 

Main areas of responsibility

Project Management 

To take the operational lead in planning and delivering our youth engagement partnership programmes including, but not limited to:

• Manage the Future Voices Group in partnership with Youth Futures Foundation and the Youth Advisory Group in partnership with The Careers and Enterprise Company. Core responsibilities will include:
  • Facilitating and delivering quarterly meetings.
  • Developing and delivering skills development sessions for young leaders.
  • Ensuring individual young people receive the support they need to thrive in their roles.
• Support the Youth Engagement Officer to deliver the NHS Youth Forum and Bank of England Youth Forum – including:
  • Support monthly meetings with the Forums ensuring projects are on track and the groups have the support they need to achieve the outcomes they have defined. 
  • Support skills development sessions, developing the confidence, skills and values of forum members to thrive in their role as young leaders. 
  • Implement and maintain project management systems, ensuring robust impact measurement is in place across all programmes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with our partner organisations including Youth Futures Foundation, NHS England and Improvement, The Careers and Enterprise Company and the Bank of England. 
• Work with colleagues to ensure appropriate links are planned between the Youth Engagement Programmes and other British Youth Council programmes.

Financial Management

• Prepare and submit reports to funders on the work, ensuring that all requirements are met to a high standard.
• Manage the budget for the relevant Youth Engagement programmes, including budget preparation, forecasting, monitoring and reporting.

Line Management

• Manage the Youth Engagement Officer, providing regular support and supervision, and opportunities to develop.
• Commission and manage freelance facilitators as required by the programme, ensuring they are adequately briefed and supported to deliver session with young people.

Networks and Partnerships

• Manage the relationship with Youth Futures Foundation, NHS England and Improvement, the Careers and Enterprise Company and the Bank of England to ensure that each Forum is effective in influencing change within its sectors. 
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships to support our advocacy, awareness and participation activities.

Participation and advocacy

• Provide ongoing support and development opportunities to the members of our youth engagement programmes to ensure that they are able to be effective representatives.
• Enable young people to engage with and respond to relevant consultations and workshops to feed into their advocacy work, working closely with the Policy and Public Affairs Officer to ensure a joined up approach.
• Ensure a wide reach and participation of young people in our advocacy work across the country.

Communications

• Support young people’s internal and external communications about the projects, helping them to evidence how they are representing the views of other young people.
• Work closely with the Youth Engagement Officer and Communications team to develop a content plan for the British Youth Council web pages and social-media channels to amplify the work of the Youth Engagement groups.
• Promote opportunities for British Youth Council members to engage with the youth engagement programmes.

Other

• To be an active and inspiring ambassador for the British Youth Council’s brand.
• To be an effective member of the wider staff team, sharing ideas, collaborating with staff, young people and volunteers, to help make the British Youth Council the leading youth voice charity.
• To support the delivery of the British Youth Council’s high profile, large scale events as part of the wider team, such as the Annual Council meeting and UK Youth Parliament Sittings.
• To conduct all activities in line with our values and in a manner that promotes and enhances the British Youth Council’s image and reputation.

Head of Legacy and Community Engagement, £64,000, International Charity, London

• Are you an experienced fundraising professional with a background in legacy fundraising and supporter engagement models / community organising?
• Do you have experience in digital change?
• Would you like to work for an international charity?

Pro-Marketing are working with an international charity who are looking for a Head of Legacy and Community Engagement. This role will be joining the Senior Leadership team in the Fundraising and Communications department to ensure the existing successful legacies product continues to be promoted effectively.

Key responsibilities include…

• Developing excellent integrated supporter journeys through all earned and paid digital as well as traditional channels
• Leading the team to providing a range of appropriate events and products are delivered to key audiences to help deliver a deeper engagement for the organisation
• Championing digital supporter engagement across the organisation
• Line management responsibility for the Legacy Administration Manager, Legacy Marketing Manager, and the Community Engagement Manger
• Further developing the legacy modelling tool used by the organisation
• Developing the organisation's legacy products and community fundraising activities
• Increasing the organisation's legacy income from the pipeline

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

• A successful background as a senior fundraiser in legacy fundraising and community engagement
• Experience in digital optimisation / supporter engagement and oversight of implementation
• Demonstrable experience of digital fundraising; digital acquisition, retention, and digital analytics
• Previously lead and developed successful supporter journeys
• Excellent people skills and is an analytical thinker
• Experience of working for an international NGO or charity would be very desirable
• Generated an income of over £20million would be very appealing
• Worked with Gift Aid related income streams (desirable)

What next?

An appointment is looking to be made quickly, with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis. As such this opportunity is liable to close at short notice so apply now to avoid disappointment! If you wanted to find out more about this Head of Legacy and Community Engagement position, get in touch ASAP on the below:

Tel:

0207 269 6338

Email:

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Communications & Engagement Manager

Itad is a global organisation. Our strategy, monitoring, evaluation and learning services work to make international development more effective. We generate evidence on important issues – from malnutrition to migration – to support our partners to make informed decisions and improve lives. We work with our partners and a global network of consultants to deliver a complete interdisciplinary service of the very highest standard, anywhere in the world.

Our partners include foundations, public and private sector organisations, governments, corporate clients and non-governmental organisations. We know that no two organisations are alike, and every project brings new challenges, so we take an agile approach, tailoring our services to each context and for every partner.

We specialise in providing high-quality evidence and insights to help our partners make better decisions based on an understanding of what works, how and for whom, anywhere in the world. Our cutting-edge work in monitoring, evaluation and learning – combined with consultancy services in strategy and design – spans topics, countries and regions.

The Team

The Knowledge Hub leads on knowledge management, learning, communications and branding, both within Itad and externally, and plays a key role in maintaining the technical quality of our work. Our growing, multi-disciplinary team includes monitoring and evaluation consultants and learning facilitators, as well as experts on information technology, communications, branding and design. The Knowledge Hub supports staff across Itad to effectively capture and share knowledge, as well as helping staff deliver high quality work through technical support, training and quality assurance.

Externally, the Knowledge Hub leads on communications and sharing high quality, innovative MEL assignments, contributing to building the field around the use of evidence in international development.

The Role

We are recruiting a Communications and Engagement Manager to join our team who has specific experience in international development.  They will be responsible for managing our website, publications and digital media, providing editorial, strategic and creative support across the whole Itad team. They will also identify and optimise public relations opportunities and facilitate positive media engagement across our multiple media platforms. They will work with our Brand Co-ordinator to manage and co-ordinate the Itad brand, and ensure that our products and events are consistent with our brand and values.

Working collaboratively across the whole Itad team, they will support learning through the facilitation of cross-organisational learning workshops; production of knowledge resources and engaging internal sharing events. They will also play an important role in our learning and development programme, leading on training for communications, writing styles and presentation.

For external communications, the Communications and Engagement Manager will collaborate with our business development team to develop marketing materials and events that reflect our experience and values. This will also involve identifying communication priorities across the business and deliver impactful content that effectively share our knowledge and build our reputation.

The candidate

You will be an experienced international development communications professional, comfortable working with the technical content of research and evaluation.  Your track record will demonstrate an ability to translate complex material into engaging and accessible media across a range of  channels, providing the strategic, creative and editorial support necessary for impactful content.

You will have developed and led teams to shape and implement communications strategies and plans and been proactive in identifying and delivering on opportunities that continue building the field around the use of evidence in international development.

The role is based in our offices in Brighton & Hove (East Sussex) but will largely work remotely for the foreseeable future.  However, you will already have the right to live and work in the UK and be able to occasionally travel to the office when needed

The salary for this role is up to £40K plus generous benefits

Please note the application deadline is December 7th but we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis and would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible

Job title:               Virtual Engagement Coordinator, Inspiration

Location:              Manchester (Remote working due to Covid-19)

Responsible to:   Inspiration Manager

Salary:                 £22,000 – £27,000

Who are we?

Founded by ITV Political Editor Robert Peston (Trustee), and chaired by Andrew Law (Caxton Associates), Speakers for Schools was created to help level the playing field for UK state schools and their students by giving them the same access to the UK’s leading figures from politics, business, science, sport, the arts and more, as that enjoyed by private schools.

Our fast-moving, entrepreneurial charity recognises that its people are not just a number, but its greatest asset, and part of an extended family. We work together to support each other to meet organisational goals.

Working for us, you will be part of a highly respected and aspirational brand, at the heart of a network of many of the UK’s leading figures and employers. This is an exciting time to join our team as we take Speakers for Schools to the next level.

The role

The Virtual Engagement Coordinator role is crucial to the delivery of the Inspiration programme and ensuring our key stakeholders (speakers and schools) are engaging with the charity. Our Inspiration Programme provides a network of today’s most inspiring figures across the business, arts, politics and more donating their time to help inspire students to fuel their ambition. We are passionate about providing high quality and personal service, making it seamless for speakers, educators and organisations to get involved.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Managing own speaker network including mobilising speakers, responding to speaker queries, and ensuring they feel supported by the charity. Driving forward speaker participation with the charity
• Securing talk confirmations and progressing talks through the pipeline from matching speakers to schools, coordinating with schools and ensuring all stakeholder expectations are met
• Coordinating, hosting and producing virtual events and broadcasts for the Inspiration programme
• Working independently and swiftly on high-volume outreach and mobilisation within a structured programme plan to meet targets, as agreed and set by the Inspiration Manager
• Taking ownership of speaker network and planning approaches and engagement for the academic year
• Contacting speakers as agreed with Inspiration Manager
• Maintaining and increasing quality of SfS talks and providing speakers with feedback from schools and pupils
• Securing media collateral from talks as required
• Ensuring consistent and accurate updating of CRM and ensuring proper data management
• Confidently discussing SfS and our goals, aims via email communication, virtual meetings, and telephone
• Attending schools talks on behalf of the charity and where required
• Developing stakeholder’s relationships with speakers to maintain their participation in the charity
• Other duties as required, within the scope of your role.

Skills and Proficiencies:

• Experience in a similar delivery-focussed role within a small, fast-paced organisation
• Experience using Microsoft packages, including Outlook
• Experience of using CRM software to achieve the tasks outlined above (preferably Salesforce)
• Experience of producing, hosting and managing the technical functions of virtual events and broadcasts
• Good customer service skills that mean queries are answered professionally and clearly
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to learn quickly to ensure smooth delivery processes
• Flexibility and a willingness to get stuck in and help with any tasks the team require support for
• Experience communicating with educational establishments and a familiarity with how schools and colleges operate
• Ability to clearly communicate with students to ensure they understand our processes and are able to access opportunities

We are looking for people who:

• Are sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excel at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently
• Think strategically and can change tactics while still meeting larger objectives

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us.

How to apply:

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one-page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period. 

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools:

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications.

We will be closing this on or before Monday 14th December 2020.

Our new team member will start ASAP.

Chief Executive (CEO)

Salary: £57,000 to £62,000 PA depending on experience

Closing date: Monday, 7th December 2020

Location: Oxford & Buckinghamshire/Milton Keynes

Connection Support is a positive, forward thinking organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering quality care and services for our clients.

We are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead us into the next stage of our journey. We’re clear about our future direction; we’ll not be standing still so continuous improvement is high up on our agenda, as well as delivering value for money so that we are using our resources to maximise opportunities for clients and providing high quality care and support services.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in strategic delivery and transformational change and like us, have a real passion for social care.

As a strategic leader, you will understand the importance of a positive organisational culture and will set the standard by role modelling the behaviours associated with our values. We are looking for a real people person who can inspire and motivate our team to deliver the best possible service to our clients and key stakeholders. You will have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to make sure Connection Support remains a financially strong, successful organisation.

In return, what you can expect from us is a supportive environment created by the Board and backed by colleagues across the organisation, to enable you to get the job done. You can also rely on a hardworking, passionate team focussed on doing the right thing for our clients and the business.

If you think you’ve got what we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date is 10am on Monday, 7th December 2020

The Sigrid Rausing Trust is a grant-making foundation based in London. Founded in 1995, its purpose is to promote the values and principles of human rights, equality and the rule of law, and to preserve nature from further degradation. In pursuit of these goals, the Trust supports advocacy, creativity, research and scholarship – and has given away approximately £397 million to organisations all over the world. Its current annual budget is £40.85million. The Trust is led by ten Trustees and currently employs 25 staff.  More detail on the Trust’s work can be found on its website.

During 2020 the Trust has begun a review of its communications work.  The incoming Communications Officer will take forward an ongoing review of our internal and external communications, including finalising the redesign of our website.

Purpose of the role

To coordinate and execute the Trust’s internal and external communications activities, working to capture and reflect the ‘voice’ of the Trust. Using this developed ‘voice’ synthesize the Trust’s communications through: website maintenance and updates, social media, and regular updates to Trustees, in close consultation with the Senior Management Team. 

Relationships and reporting lines

The Communications Officer reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Key relationships include the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, as well as other programme and operational staff. The role will also include some interaction with Trustees. This newly created position will also manage consultants where necessary.

Main duties and responsibilities

● Work with others to coordinate the development of a communications strategy, ensuring this strategy is regularly updated and evaluated 

● Bring coherence to the Trust’s communications (website and social media accounts and any events and internal communications) to ensure they are aligned with the Trust’s mission, values, and strategies. 

● Use Trust data to inform and support internal and external communications in multiple formats including: updates to Trustees and others as necessary. 

● Write and edit content for the website, in liaison with Programme staff and in accordance with the Trust’s communications strategy.

● Manage the Trust’s social media channels, including developing a social media strategy and maintaining the Trust’s voice on social media in line with our principles and values 

● Research, draft and curate compelling stories that speak to the work and impact of grantees;

● Manage the Trust’s relationships with long-term and short-term communications consultants as needed.

● Support staff and Trustees in external engagements, including any media and speaking opportunities and events. Assist in identifying such engagements where necessary.

● Keep informed of trends in communications and philanthropy and in the fields in which the Trust works in order to proactively identify and act on opportunities to collaborate with peers and other stakeholders to advance priorities. 

● Provide internal communications support, such as compiling and editing reports to the Trustees.

● Oversee the Trust’s brand identity, ensuring coherence and continued development as required. 

● Utilise communications tools and services such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Analytics, and Mailchimp.

• When required work with programme team to review communications activities in grantee proposals and reports.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

● A relevant degree or equivalent experience in communications. 

● Five to seven years of professional experience in communications with progressively increasing responsibility, ideally working on the Trust’s focus areas;

● A skilled writer and editor with a track record of telling stories of positive impact;

● Prior experience of working with charities, non-governmental organisations and/or trusts and foundations;

● Knowledge of philanthropy in the human rights, conservation and/or arts fields;

● Design skills or demonstrable interest in design as applied to communications;

● Experience of working in different national and regional contexts desirable, ideally in the Trust’s focus regions (Europe, particularly Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans, the Former Soviet Union,  the Middle East and North Africa; East and Southern Africa);

● Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages relevant to the Trust’s focus regions a plus.

Key competences and skills

● Ability to identify, write and edit engaging stories, and a sensitivity to nuance in language and meaning;

● Ability to produce original, clear, concise content within tight deadlines; a meticulous proof reader and copyeditor.

● Understanding of women’s rights, LGBTI people’s rights and / or other group’s rights and demonstrable experience of integrating these issues into communications products 

● A keen focus on detail and accuracy while keeping sight of big-picture goals;

● Facility with social media and website content management, including Wordpress and other packages, and a drive to stay current with evolving digital technologies;

● Organised, with an ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;

● Collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to adapt for a range of audiences, sensitive to cultural communication differences, and ability to work well others;

● Understanding of audiences, ability to identify different stakeholders and navigate between them. 

● Takes initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance;

● Good judgment and self-awareness;

● Integrity, humility and a sense of humour.

Other requirements

SRT is only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. 

How To Apply

*We have extended the deadline date to midnight 3rd January 2021** Interviews will now take place on 19th & 20th January 2021. Second round interviews will take place on 26th January 2021.

We ask you to submit CV and supporting letter in a word document by midnight on  3rd January 2021. Your supporting letter should demonstrate how you meet the person specification. Please note that the CV and supporting letter should be no more than two pages in length each. This length restriction is intended to limit the effort required of applicants, and enable a quicker first stage review on the part of the Trust. 

Established in 1989, Splitz Support Service is a leading provider of domestic abuse services in South West England.   We are a service-user led organisation, working closely with partner agencies and local communities to develop and deliver a range of relevant and innovative services and solutions for the victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse.  Our founder and current CEO is now retiring and we are looking to recruit someone to lead us on the next stage of our development.  You will be working with the Trustees and the wider team to develop and deliver a financially robust and focussed strategy, ensuring we continue to evolve our services for the people who need us.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a leadership style that aligns with our values and ambitions and who has exactly the right balance of professionalism and compassion, able to influence and negotiate in a variety of settings. You will need to be able to manage your strategic and operational responsibilities in an environment where we put our clients at the heart of everything we do. At the same time, our staff are critical to what we do and investment in their on-going training and pastoral support is an essential part of the charity. Needless to say, you will be highly organised and able to juggle changing priorities, using the tools and the team around you to work effectively and efficiently.  Considerable financial acumen is also a key skill for this role.

Our Head Office is based in Wiltshire but we also deliver services in Devon, Bristol and Gloucestershire.  We are looking for someone who is happy to travel across the South West but will also be in our HO for a couple of days a week.

For further information about Splitz and the role, please download the information pack where you will also find details of the recruitment process.

We are working with Jackie Dawkins of Shine Charity Recruitment who will be supporting the Board of Trustees with this recruitment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Application by CV and covering letter to Jackie Dawkins, Shine Charity Recruitment

• Closing date:  4th January 2021

• First interview with Jackie Dawkins: Week commencing  11th January 2021

• Interview and Assessment Day: Week commencing  25th January 2021

• Start Date: ideally by end April 2021 (an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references)