Do you want to be part of a team proactively driving positive change in public policy and practice within childcare and early years provision? Do you have excellent creative skills and the ability to write compelling content across a range of media and as part of a wide range of organisational projects? Do you have the drive to promote our views and communicate key messages through policy, targeted campaigns, the media and our key stakeholders? Then this position could be for you.

The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) are looking for a Campaign and Communications officer to join our small and collaboration team in the Bromley office.

With around 25,000 members who work in the early years sector, made up of childminders, nannies and nursery workers, we support them to deliver high quality care and early learning through online training, practical help, expert advice and peer support.

The full job description and person specificiation has been attached.

Key responsibilities for the role include –

• Ensuring PACEY is informed of policy, research and regulatory developments (including government and parliamentary activity in England) in the field of childcare and early years and able to react swiftly if necessary.
• Confidently writing concise, impactful briefs and summaries on specific policy and legislative documents and other sources of information, identifying how key issues might interact with and affect PACEY’s work.
• Ensuring all proactive and reactive media work including press releases and quotes accurately reflects PACEY’s policy positions and are delivered effectively to secure coverage, so increasing PACEY profile.
• Supporting the preparation of media comments and writing of press releases. 
• Monitoring and nurturing PACEY’s press relationships and contacts and activity relevant to the sector, ensuring PACEY is seen as a source of evidence and comment including toiled out of hours social media activity if needed.
• Creating compelling and innovative content, for example blogs and articles for PACEY’s print, online and social channels using networks. Writing articles, case studies, emails, blogs and other content to identify and take advantage of relevant external opportunities to promote best practice in the sector and raise awareness of PACEY’s positions through different communication channels.
• Along with the Policy Advisor and Communications team, this role will be able to devise and deliver creative public campaigns with SMART objectives, to achieve positive change for childcare and early years.
• Coordinating PACEY’s response with the Policy Advisor to government policy consultations relevant to childcare and the early years, fully drafting responses depending on complexity and delivering any partnership working that is required.
• Researching and analysing the implications of policy and regulatory developments relevant to PACEY and communicate these to members, early years practitioners and other stakeholders.

Please do make sure you read the full job description before applying.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability, experience and interest for the role by 25th March 2020. Interviews will be held on 7th April 2020.

Fixed-term contract for up to 12 months / Full-time

Greenpeace is an international non-profit global campaigning organisation. Our independence and global reach enables us to stand for positive change through action in order to defend nature and promote peace. We investigate and expose global environmental problems, confront those in positions of power and present alternative solutions.

As one of our Digital Campaigners, you will develop and deliver strategic plans and digital communications for our campaigns and social media channels, to encourage mass audiences to become involved in online or offline activism to help win Greenpeace campaigns. These strategies seek to deepen our relationship with existing supporters, as well as recruit new supporters.

We need self-motivated individuals who understand how digital tools can help influence the debate to bring about change. We are looking for individuals who can grasp the issues, spot opportunities, and mobilise Greenpeace supporters to intervene in some of the most dynamic and important debates of our time.

In any given week your work will cover a wide range of topics, requiring you to work on one or more of our campaigns – to protect the Arctic, defend our oceans and protect the Earth’s ancient forests and stop climate change.

Requirements

To be successful you’ll be great at spotting opportunities to intervene in the online debate about Greenpeace Campaigns and be able to translate complex political, scientific and environmental information into succinct and clear messages that successfully reach new and existing supporters. You will also:

• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills, as this role will test your ability to organise and improvise.
• Be equally adept in facing and communicating with openly hostile audiences as with the passionately supportive.
• Have an understanding of the value of investigative work, the role of mobilising people towards action and building engaging relationships with people.
• Believe in our aims and have significant and proven voluntary or paid experience in online organising, campaigning or communications.

To Apply

​For further information and details on how to apply, please follow the link to our website.

Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law. Greenpeace UK was recently awarded the National Equality Standard, one of the UK’s most rigorous accreditations for equality, diversity and inclusion.

CLOSING DATE: 9am 3 April 2020

We live in a country with an ageing population – by 2040, 1 in 4 people in the UK will be 65 or over.  At Independent Age we want to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. Our organisation campaigns and provides services to ensure people can enjoy being independent, financially secure, healthy, active and connected in older age. 

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people.

As people age, they are often let down by the systems in place to support them. Whether they receive poor-quality care, live with undiagnosed conditions, or struggle to get the benefits they are entitled to, older people and their families continually miss out on essential support when they need it most.

At Independent Age we campaign to ensure that the systems that people rely on as they grow older are supportive and enabling so that no-one feels ignored, isolated and marginalized.

Our campaigns are grounded in the experience of people who have been on the receiving end of these broken systems, and our team mobilises public support to ensure solutions are found and implemented across the country.

We are seeking a national Campaigns Officer who is highly motivated and dynamic, with a passion to improve life for people as they grow older.

Working with colleagues across the Policy and Influencing department, and the wider organisation, the successful candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of how national campaigns can influence decision makers, including how policy, public affairs and campaigns interact to create positive change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience supporting people to get involved with campaign activity, for example attending an event, contacting their MP or sharing their story.
• Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• An understanding of the issues faced by older people.
• Proven ability to write content for a range of platforms and publications, translating complex ideas into simple messages.
• Strong verbal communication skills, able to convey messages in an engaging and succinct way.
• Experience devising engaging and creative activities that people will be able, and want, to take part in.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in this role, please sub,it your CV and Covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: Sunday 26th April 2020

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 6th May 2020

We live in a country with an ageing population – by 2040, 1 in 4 people in the UK will be 65 or over. At Independent Age we want to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. Our organisation campaigns and provides services to ensure people can enjoy being independent, financially secure, healthy, active and connected in older age.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people.

As people age, they are often let down by the systems in place to support them. Whether they struggle to manage multiple medications, live with undiagnosed conditions, or don’t receive treatment when they need it, older people and their families continually miss out on essential support when they need it most.

At Independent Age we campaign to ensure that the systems that people rely on as they grow older are supportive and enabling so that no-one feels ignored, isolated and marginalized.

Our campaigns are grounded in the experience of people who have been on the receiving end of these broken systems, and our team mobilises public support to ensure solutions are found and implemented across the country.

Due to an internal promotion We are now looking for a dynamic and strategic Campaigns Manager to lead the development of our activity to improve the systems that impact people’s health as they grow older.  

The ideal candidate will have…..

• Experience of developing and delivering high impact, creative influencing campaigns involving campaign supporters, with good knowledge of different campaign tools and tactics.
• A strong understanding of how policy, public affairs and campaigning interact to make positive change happen, including an interest in politics and a good understanding of Westminster, Whitehall and local government.
• Experience of involving people who are affected by an issue in the organisation’s campaigning activity, including strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to resolve problems and field queries calmly.
• Experience of writing and editing clear, accurate and engaging materials for a range of audiences and platforms.
• Experience of empowering people affected by an issue to campaign on their own behalf.
• An understanding of the issues faced by older people.
• Experience of building good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, using their intelligence to inform plans and activity.
• Experience of building and retaining a network of campaign supporters, including knowledge of creating engaging supporter journeys.
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both in person and via telephone/email with colleagues at a range of levels and disciplines, as well as supporters and members of the public.
• The ability to work independently and proactively to meet strict deadlines on a number of concurrent tasks.
• A strong understanding of GDPR and data protection with experience of keeping accurate records and up to date files.
• Experience of using a variety of digital tools including e-campaigning software and content management systems.
• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in this role, please click to apply by submitting your CV and Covering Letter detailing how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: Sunday 26th April 2020

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 7th May 2020.

NL Recruitment ins currently looking for a Campaigns Officer to join an education related charity based in London. Working closely with the Campaigns Manager, you will join a growing and ambitious team to deliver communications and behaviour change campaigns across the target areas.

As the Campaigns Officer, you will;

• Support the Campaigns Manager to develop campaign strategy and key messaging using behavioural science frameworks
• Plan and deliver engaging events for target audiences
• Build partnerships with local media and write press releases, media pitches and articles
• Develop social media plan to reach target audiences

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Campaigns Officer who has excellent verbal communication skills and is an excellent writer and proofreader. You will also have;

• Recent experience working as a campaigns officer on in a communications role with campaigning responsibilities
• Experience in working with journalists to secure positive national and regional media coverage
• Experience in managing digital and social media accounts and writing for different audiences/ contexts
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating campaigns
• Knowledge in behaviour change campaigning

We are now recruiting for amazing people who want to join our team and are driven to help change young lives.

Communications, Participation & Campaigns Officer
Hours: 15 hours per week
Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme in place
Contract: Fixed Term for 3 years
Probationary Period: 6 Months
Accountable to: PR & Communications Coordinator
Place of work: Osney Mead, Oxford 
Salary: £21,166 (NJC SCP 11 - 18) per annum, pro rata

About Oxfordshire Mind 
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support; in total over 20,000 people in Oxfordshire access our services each year. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever.

Our work includes:

• The Transitional Supported Housing Recovery Service (part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership).
• The TalkingSpace Plus psychological therapy service in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
• The Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, which is part of both the TalkingSpace Plus and Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships and includes:
  • Five Wellbeing Centres throughout the county
  • Public Wellbeing & Information Services
  • Physical Activity and Wellbeing
  • Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service
  • Volunteering and Peer Support Opportunities
  • Raising awareness and campaigning activity.
• We employ over 100 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county.

Job Purpose 
The Communication, Participation & Campaigns Officer is a key member of the team delivering the innovative Mental Wealth Academy in partnership with other third sector organisations across Oxfordshire. The Communication, Participation & Campaigns Officer will ensure the partnership communicates effectively with young people, their families, carers and professionals. The post-holder is responsible for ensuring excellent communication by working with young people in a co productive approach.

Responsibilities

• Utilising a co productive approach working with young people to create meaningful and engaging content to campaign and promote services
• Utilising a co productive approach working with young people to create meaningful and engaging content to campaign and promote services
• Coordinating effective and consistent external communication for the partnership
• Developing the project’s online presence through social media and other relevant channels
• Creating publicity that is of a high quality and communicates an effective and positive message
• Using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Premiere Pro to edit the full suite of social media content, including but not limited to, video, social media graphics, print work (including leaflets, posters, and brochures) GIFs and animations
• Competently use communication platforms for business use, including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Bitly
• Developing integrated marketing campaigns and overseeing the distribution of publicity materials
• Produce ‘grab bags of communications’ for all partners to share on social media
• Producing monthly communication reports
• Attending events, as when required, to capture content for social media quality
• Liaising with the Oxfordshire Mind PR & Communications Coordinator to ensure that all publicity material meets guidelines
• Providing regular high-quality reports to the PR & Communications Officer and wider partnership
• Monitoring partnership social media platforms for trends, key messages and campaigns

Project Profile 
Launching in Autumn 2019, the Mental Wealth Academy is an innovative new project supporting 18-25 year olds affected by life-changing events, who are falling through gaps created by transition pathways from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health services.

Furthermore, as part of this innovative project, families will be supported to enable them to work with their children and young people to recover from mental health issues following a life changing event.

In partnership with Response, Ark T, Synolos, Trax, RAW, Oxfordshire Youth, SOFEA and BYHP, the Oxfordshire Mind Transitional Wellbeing Practitioner and Participation & Campaigns Worker will be at the heart of this pioneering new mental health service for young people.

The Mental Wealth Academy Model will be characterised by an aspirational, coproductive, asset-based approach with the aim of reducing health inequalities, increasing resilience and improving life chances.

The project will expand the third sector's reach and impact through a proactive and preventative programme consisting of training, peer mentorship and direct intervention.

Closing Date: 15th April 2020
Interview Date: To be confirmed, with the possibility of Skype interviews.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website. There you can complete your application for this position. 

CV’s will not be accepted.

Oxfordshire Mind is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunity and diversity.

We are a Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.

Campaigns Director

Politics and power is changing. And so are we.

We’re looking for an experienced campaigning leader with a track record of winning and innovating. Working with elected student leaders, you’ll lead the reinvention of NUS’ campaigning practice in Northern Ireland.

You’ll have the skill and drive to build a modern mass-engagement movement of students supported by a far reaching digital strategy and a ground force of organized student activists. You’ll also shape the political agenda itself, identifying key issues and generating transformational solutions that sit at the heart of our campaigning. You’ll be someone able to influence at a personal level as well as at societal level.

What’s the job?

This is a role overseeing NUS’ campaigning, press, communications and influencing in Northern Ireland. NUS works across a wide range of issues and our priorities are set by students via our democracy. You’ll be working on further and higher education matters for sure as well as student welfare issues like housing, healthcare, and mental wellbeing. You'll be working closely with representatives in Stormont, the Northern Irish Executive, public sector bodies and civil servants.

You’ll also be working on social policy issues including climate change and liberation for women, black students, LGBT+ students, trans students and disabled students.

Why Apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holidays and benefits.

Location: This role is available primarily at our office in Belfast. We’ll also consider applicants wishing to work as home workers.

Salary: £18,817.50 to £21,179.20 (FTE £47,043 to £52,948)

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent, 14 hours a week.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within NUS currently.

Who are we?

NUS is a confederation of 600 students’ unions representing over 7m students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Wales, there are 20 students’ unions representing more than 300,000 students, learners and apprentices. We’re 98 years old and are looking forward to celebrating our centenary having successfully established ourselves at the cutting edge of social change. The student movement is fast-paced and sometimes challenging, but we’re also a big family who support each other.

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception. And we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Campaign Director, Campaigns Director, Policy Director, Communications Director, Brand and Influence Manager, Director of Communications, Press Secretary, Political Aide, Political Assistant, Third Sector, Trade Union, Head of Policy, etc.

THE BRENT CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE:

The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become happy and healthy adults. Our trained therapists are specialists in the provision of effective mental health treatment of young people who need it most.

Currently, the BCYP is the leading mental health charity for young people in North West London, supporting over 700 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of suicide prevention, tackling self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more.

Set up over 50 years ago with focus on preventing suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and CAMHS. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.

Last year the Centre initiated an exciting process to prepare the next stages of growth. We are now searching for an outstanding Communications and Media Officer to develop the communications function, working together with the new management team. You will work with programme leads and teams to establish our voice amongst different partners, and support the Centre build its reputation.

Contract: Permanent, Full time.

Part time (4 days a week will be considered for the right candidate)

Location: Brondesbury Park, London NW6

Salary: £28,000-30,000 (dependant on experience)

Reporting to: Head of Development and Communications

Overall role

The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of communication’s skills (strategy development, writing and storytelling skills), media relations and experience supporting the Leadership team and Board of Trustees. We are essentially seeking someone who has a flair for pursuing potential opportunities and who has a proactive and solutions focussed approach.

1. Content and materials development ​- produce high-quality, engaging materials, resources and content that is in line with agreed branding and messaging; and effectively support the organisation’s communications strategy and activities (including content for website, press and social media)
2. Events​ - plan, manage and deliver the communications activities around key events and global moments (for example World Mental Health Day, Marathon events, local community events).
3. Stakeholder and partner relationships​ - manage relevant internal and external relationships with key partners
4. Support the Head of Communications to build the Centre’s reputation with different stakeholders by creating targeted communication elements that speak to their values and ensure the BCYP is a relevant partner in the national and international debate about young people’s mental health.
5. Develop a storytelling strategy to help our team engage with different audiences – funders, partner organizations and our community.

About you

The candidate should possess at least a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in Communications at a respected social impact, government or international development organisation.

You are a creative and determined individual who can effectively utilise your genuine interest and demonstrable experience in communications. You are able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences in a variety of media. You are passionate about mental health in young people in the UK and would like to make a contribution to sharing knowledge about effective long-term treatment.

Deadline for applications: 5th April  2020

First round of interviews: Week commencing on April 20th 2020

Second round of interviews: Week of April 27th 2020

Vacancy: Publications Manager (Communications team)

Closing date for applications: 29 March 2020

Company overview: Scriptoria is an award-winning sustainable development consultancy. Founded in 2001, we work with government agencies, research programmes, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives around the world to implement and support international development programmes. We deliver these services through our four expert teams: Consulting; Data and Technical; Communications; and Training. This role is for a position in our Communications team.

Job suitable for: Editorial or communications professional with at least two years’ project management experience.

Starting salary: £24,000–28,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience).

Minimum qualifications: 2:1 Hons degree or higher.

Location: Office-based, southwest London (SW17).

Contract type: Full-time, permanent.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced editorial or communications professional to join our growing Communications team as a Publications Manager. You need be efficient and enthusiastic, and keen to learn new skills. You need to be happy working in a small, friendly team, but also able to use your initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in the areas in which we work and is keen to make a difference. Our work is varied and we are often very busy, so we need a Publications Manager who is able to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and deliver high quality results. Excellent English-language skills, strong attention to detail and knowledge of the publishing process are essential.

About the role

Our Communications team produces a wide range of products – from legacy reports, policy briefs, and websites, to animations and infographics. We work at all stages of the publications process from concept development, writing, editing and proofreading, to design, layout and translation. Your work will require you to engage with a wide range of subject areas across sustainable development, including agriculture, climate change, gender, water resources management and poverty reduction.

You will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish. This will include being a main point of contact for clients and providing innovative suggestions for communications products. You will manage the projects assigned to you and ensure that they are delivered to an excellent standard. Experience of copyediting and proofreading is therefore essential.

Project management tasks will include producing quotations and schedules, managing budgets, carrying out product research, sourcing photos, formatting Word documents, and developing and maintaining the Communications team’s processes and systems.

Many projects involve working closely with Scriptoria’s other departments (Consulting; Data and Technical; and Training). You will gain an insight into their specialities and work collaboratively to provide a range of bespoke communications and knowledge management solutions for clients.

Main duties

• Client liaison – this will include working to control clients’ expectations of the jobs/projects you are leading on. Examples of this would include ensuring that they fully understand schedules and deadlines, as well as what inputs each piece of work will require. You will be a main point of contact for some clients and will work proactively to provide quality control and to suggest new communications products that meet their needs.
• The running of projects assigned to you – this will include: (i) liaising with clients to establish their requirements; (ii) assigning editorial, writing, design and translation jobs to appropriate members of Scriptoria’s core staff and associates; (iii) working with Scriptoria’s graphic designers and web developers to create engaging content; (iv) tracking and recording the progress of work using timesheets and databases; and (v) liaising with our Head of Finance to ensure that projects are invoiced promptly and their profitability assessed.
• Quality control of publications – this will include checking documents written and edited by Scriptoria’s core staff and associates. It will also include (i) checking proofs and (ii) helping the Communications team to ensure the smooth running of design and layout work.
• Proofreading, editing and small ad hoc writing tasks – as required by the projects you are managing or at the request of the Head of Communications Services.
• Quoting for work – this will involve producing quotes for new jobs, coordinating and writing proposals, and dealing with enquiries from clients.
• Managing associate writers and editors – for large projects involving multiple associates you will be required to manage and quality assure their work. You will also support the Communications team to test and take on associates in good time to deal with increased workloads.

• Business development – supporting the Business Development Lead to identify potential new clients to meet and conferences to attend, and prepare marketing material to promote our services.

Criteria for selection

Essential

1. Minimum two years’ experience in a communications or editorial role, with an excellent understanding of standard publications processes
2. A confident and professional approach to dealing with clients and the ability to deliver excellent customer service
3. Outstanding copyediting and proofreading skills with excellent verbal and written English
4. Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task and cope flexibly with a range of projects
5. The ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team
6. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)
7. An interest in sustainable development.

Desirable

1. Experience of using a range of social media tools, and planning and managing social media campaigns
2. Experience using Adobe design software or other graphic design packages
3. Knowledge of WordPress
4. Knowledge of communications for development, advocacy and engagement.

To apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages to Alex James (see job spec below for details). In your cover letter please (i) explain briefly why you would like to work for Scriptoria’s Communications team and why you think you are the kind of person we are looking for; (ii) outline how you meet the criteria for the job, making clear reference to the numbered list above; and (iii) state your salary expectation and when you would be available to start work. Please include examples of your most relevant experience, using specific examples wherever possible.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to complete a short project management test in advance.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 GMT, 29 March 2020.

Interviews are due to be held at Scriptoria’s offices in London w/c 6 April 2020.

Wycliffe Hall, a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, wishes to appoint a Communications Officer. A coherent communications approach to key stakeholders both within the Hall and externally, using a variety of printed and digital media is of critical importance to the effectiveness of the Hall’s mission and its ability to continue to attract high quality students and to receive significant development funding. The role of the Communications Officer is to work with the Senior Management Team to develop the Hall’s communications strategy and then to implement it across channels and stakeholders, working with colleagues across all aspects of the Hall’s activities.

Senior Communications Officer

University Alliance are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic communications professional to join our core team as a Senior Communications Officer.

Working closely with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, this role will support in the day-to-day delivery of the comms and influencing strategy, working on a variety of proactive and reactive workstreams to maximise the awareness and reach of University Alliance and our members’ profile, reputation, campaigns, programmes and policy work.

The Role

As the Senior Communications Officer, you will sit within the core University Alliance team and will primarily work with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, but will work closely with all members of the organisation including the CEO and Chair.

• Produce content to engage and influence key decision-makers
• Maintain a communications planning grid and support the delivery of communications plans
• Monitor and evaluate UA’s social, digital and media activity
• Responsible for media relations
• Strengthen our online presence
• Contribute to the development and delivery of campaign activity
• Provide content and logistical support for a varied events programme
• Support a programme of Parliamentary and stakeholder engagement and monitoring Undertake a wider range of tasks, as required within a small team, to deliver UA’s communications strategy, and contribute to the broader objectives and influencing and advocacy work of the organisation. A full job description is on our website.

Why Work Here?

• Forward thinking and socially aware organisation
• Fantastic work/life balance with flexi-time and work from home options
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension scheme
• Fantastic location – Liverpool Street
• £28,000-£31,000 (full-time salary)

Requirements:

• A self-starter, who is highly motivated
• Creative and proactive.
• Work with energy, confidence and be buzzing with ideas
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organised and like to work as part of a team
• Work at pace and be able to spot opportunities to communicate compellingly about our work

If you are a self-starter, who is highly motivated and experienced in a press /media handling/ PR or related role with excellent administrative skills and a meticulous attention to detail, please do apply.

1. An up-to-date curriculum vitae including two references: your current or most recent employer; and a former line manager who could be contacted during the process
2. A cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 addressing why you are interested in working for University Alliance and how your knowledge, skills and experience meets the requirements of the role.

Campaigns Manager (Liberation)

Politics and power is changing. And so are we.

We’re looking for an experienced campaigner with a track record of winning and innovating. Working with elected student leaders, you’ll play a key role in the reinvention of NUS’ campaigning practice.

You’ll have the skill and drive to develop campaigns that have a wide and influential reach. You’ll be able to develop engaging digital and press content. You’ll have the experience to build the movement by organizing students on the ground. And you’ll be able to identify the problems and the transformational solutions that we’re fighting for.

What’s the job?

This is a role managing NUS’ campaigning, press, communications and influencing across our liberation work. Liberation in NUS is focused on ending the oppression of Black students, LGBT+ students, trans students, disabled students and women.

You’ll be working with partners across education, liberation and beyond. Our priorities are set by students via our democracy. Often we’ll be a decade ahead of the curve on liberation matters so prepare to push the envelope on concepts that are often new and challenging.

Why Apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holidays and benefits.

Location: This role is available primarily at our headquarters in Macclesfield. We’ll also consider applicants wishing to work out of our other offices in Edinburgh or Cardiff as well as home workers.

Salary: £34,949 to £38,692

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours a week.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within NUS currently.

Who are we?

NUS is a confederation of 600 students’ unions representing over 7m students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Wales, there are 20 students’ unions representing more than 300,000 students, learners and apprentices. We’re 98 years old and are looking forward to celebrating our centenary having successfully established ourselves at the cutting edge of social change. The student movement is fast-paced and sometimes challenging, but we’re also a big family who support each other.

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception. And we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Campaign Manager, Campaigns Manager, Policy Manager, Communications Manager, Brand and Influence Manager, Political Aide, political Assistant, Third Sector, Trade Union, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

Join a high performing in memoriam team that annually brings in £2.5 million.

The Royal British Legion are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 235,000 members and 110,000 volunteers, giving financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces and their families.

The Campaign Coordinator will be responsible for the management of their Little Remembrance Cross Campaign, organising the lead up to the event while liaising with internal/ external stakeholders and agencies.

Job specification

• Manage the planting of the tribute crosses for the Royal British Legion’s Little Remembrance Cross Campaign
• Organise in memory messages to be displayed on the crosses from supporters via direct mail.
• Liaise with creative agencies, the data services team and the supporter care team, whilst providing constructive feedback on direct mail responses and handling responses from supporters
• Manage the book of remembrance, which requires monthly reviewing and handling of data
• Assist with the organisation of upcoming events

Person specification

• A direct marketing officer who is proficient in managing campaigns and products. Experience in events management is advantageous, but not essential.
• Someone with excellent organisation skills, as the role requires liaising with multiple agencies, suppliers and supporters simultaneously
• An individual who is proficient in handling data, using segmentation to utilise donor engagement

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Ellie Taff at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Campaigns Director

Politics and power is changing. And so are we.

We’re looking for an experienced campaigning leader with a track record of winning and innovating. Working with elected student leaders, you’ll lead the reinvention of NUS’ campaigning practice.

You’ll have the skill and drive to build a modern mass-engagement movement of students supported by a far-reaching digital strategy and a ground force of organized student activists. You’ll take a lead on NUS’ digital transformation. You’ll also shape the political agenda itself, identifying key issues and generating transformational solutions that sit at the heart of our campaigning. You’ll be someone able to influence at a personal level as well as at societal level.

What’s the job?

This is a role overseeing NUS’ campaigning, press, communications and influencing in England and at a UK level. NUS works across a wide range of issues and our priorities are set by students via our democracy. You’ll be working on further and higher education matters for sure as well as student welfare issues like housing, healthcare, and mental wellbeing.

You’ll also be working on social policy issues including climate change and liberation for women, black students, LGBT+ students, trans students and disabled students.

Why Apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holidays and benefits.

Location: This role is available primarily at our headquarters in Macclesfield. We’ll also consider applicants wishing to work out of our other offices in Edinburgh or Cardiff as well as home workers.

Salary: £47,043 to £52,948

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours a week.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within NUS currently.

Who are we?

NUS is a confederation of 600 students’ unions representing over 7m students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Wales, there are 20 students’ unions representing more than 300,000 students, learners and apprentices. We’re 98 years old and are looking forward to celebrating our centenary having successfully established ourselves at the cutting edge of social change. The student movement is fast-paced and sometimes challenging, but we’re also a big family who support each other.

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception. And we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Campaign Director, Campaigns Director, Policy Director, Communications Director, Brand and Influence Manager, Director of Communications, Press Secretary, Political Aide, Political Assistant, Third Sector, Trade Union, Head of Policy, etc.