Prospectus is delighted to be working with the 38 Degrees to recruit a Campaigner who will take responsibility for designing and delivering effective campaign tactics that build people-powered movements and win campaigns. The entire team is currently working remotely and when returning to the office this role will be based in London.

38 Degrees is one of the UK's biggest campaigning communities, involving over 2 million people who campaign to make the UK a better place. They are united by a set of shared values; to defend fairness, protect rights, promote peace, preserve the planet and deepen democracy.

As an outstanding Campaigner you work with Campaign Managers and Directors to input into campaign strategy, and you'll also take on ownership of smaller campaigns. You will deliver high-quality digital actions for 38 Degrees members and use your creativity to design inspiring and impactful journeys for 38 Degrees members - from signing a petition through to registering for an offline event. You will be responsible for engaging members, by writing emails and publishing and editing online content across platforms such as blogs and social media. This pivotal role will also work extensively on campaign tactics, organising actions and logistics from media sell ins to public meetings.

The successful candidate will have proven abilities to use technology creatively (mass email, CRM tools, digital marketing) and brilliant communications skills (media relations, social content and top-notch copywriting). It is a challenging role that requires hard work, flexibility, good judgment, initiative and an ability to deliver results. Alongside a willingness to take risks, fail and adapt, the next Campaigner will be comfortable multi-tasking and excel in change, where campaign priorities switch with the news agenda. You will have a deep commitment to their mission of empowering people everywhere to win campaigns on critical issues.

38 Degrees is striving to build a team that reflects the diversity of their membership and where they work, and is truly inclusive. They welcome applications from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people, older people and disabled people. There are no formal education requirements for this role. As long as you can show you have the skills they don't mind where you got them from! Also important is your potential to learn and grow in the role so even if you don't have 100% of the skills listed they want to hear from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply.

Please note due to the advert duration, applications of interest will be contacted W/C 14th September.

This is a new role to strengthen the national campaigning of Keep Our NHS Public, joining a small, but very successful and committed team.

Keep Our NHS Public (KONP) campaigns for an NHS which is publicly funded, publicly provided and publicly accountable, available to all on the basis of clinical need, regardless of ability to pay. We campaign for an increase in funding, an end to privatisation, safe staffing levels and against racist scapegoating in the NHS and against migrant charges. Our campaign is growing rapidly and is recruiting more members, increasing its reach into the mainstream media and growing our online presence. This job is an exciting opportunity to be part of our growth and help us win our struggle to save the NHS.

A successful applicant will have some campaigning experience, though not necessarily as a professional, ideally have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively by email, on video call, phone and in person. We are looking for a dedicated, friendly and helpful personality who copes well with stress, maintains focus and will be an enthusiastic new member of the team.

The KONP Campaigns Officer role is primarily designed to support the Head of Campaigns with ongoing campaigns, to support the development of new campaign initiatives, with a focus on digital campaigning activity, recruitment and fundraising, and to support and maintain close liaison with the KONP groups around the country, as well as helping local people set up new groups.

More about the job:

The Campaigns Officer will be responsible to the Head of Campaigns. This post is for 16-24 hours a week, commencing at £15.50 per hour. Some of the weekly hours may occur in the evening and at the weekend, and time off in lieu is offered if this is the case.

KONP rents desk-space in a shared office in Hackney, London, where some of our team is based. Currently, the team is working remotely. However, travel to London for team meetings is likely to resume post-Covid. Details about the tasks involved are included in the Job Description.

What you need to do to apply:

• Please read the job description in full, to make sure you understand the role and fulfil the specifications
• Please send us a covering letter of why you think you're right for the role
• Please send us an up to date, relevant CV with your covering letter

Please note:

• The application deadline is 16/10/2020
• The interview date will be 30/10/2020 (online)

Also note, successful applicants will be subject to references.

Plan International UK has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and creative Campaigns Officer to join our Communications, Campaigns and UK Programmes Directorate to deliver our global girls’ rights campaigns.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We work to give every child the same chance in life. The Comms, Campaigns and UK Programmes team strives to raise our profile and awareness for our work among UK audiences and to create a shift in public and political opinion on children’s rights issues, with a specific focus on the rights of adolescent girls in the UK and internationally.

The role will entail:

• Creating compelling and innovative campaign content and materials to engage a variety of audiences and stakeholders, keeping girls’ voices at the heart of our messaging

• Project managing and delivering small projects within the wider campaigns work

• Managing all administration generated by campaigns work including production of materials and events organisation

• Attending external stakeholder, partnership and network building meetings, galvanising others to support our work

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate solid experience of delivering successful campaign strategies and who can produce creative and successful campaign resources and excellent written communications to drive engagement and impact. You’ll have really great communication skills and will enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues. You will also work directly with members of our Youth Advisory Panel, designing activities and delivering campaigns workshops as part of their residential training weekend, giving them the skills and confidence to make their voices heard.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with passionate and committed colleagues and to make a tangible contribution to Plan’s work.

Please click on the button below to apply

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, so that our workforce can be a good reflection of the world we live in and the children and communities we work with.

The deadline for applications is 9:00 am on 28 September 2020

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 5 October 2020

Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, we follow rigorous child safeguarding policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, some of our roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee or volunteer; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

We’re delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to lead Animal Aid’s Campaigns Team. As the Head of Campaigns, you will be responsible for leading Animal Aid’s ground-breaking and influential campaigns work. This spans a wide range of areas, including influencing policy, inspiring positive behaviour-change, working with the media and overseeing investigative work. You will be responsible for line-managing a team of five campaigners and our Campaigns Assistant, as well as getting involved in day-to-day work to deliver effective campaigns. A key part of your role will be to lead on developing strategy, monitoring progress and evaluating the success of campaigns.

The Head of Campaigns will be required to work at our Tonbridge office in future, though the role may initially be home-working, in light of Covid-19.

Salary: £33,000-£35,000

To apply: Please send a CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. 

Closing date: 8th October 2020

Person specification

Essential

• A proven track record of planning and delivering successful campaigns to influence policy, with at least five years’ experience in a similar role.

• Good experience of using digital campaigning to bring about positive change.

• Substantial experience in working with the media, including proactively securing coverage, providing comments and taking part in broadcast interviews.

• At least five years’ experience of line-managing staff, with a supportive approach that ensures high-quality work is consistently delivered.

• Thorough understanding of strategic leadership.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive written content.

• Excellent negotiating and relationship building skills, with strong experience of influencing senior decision-makers

• Thorough knowledge of key animal rights issues, with the ability to remain constantly up-to-date with key developments

• Highly organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively.

• Evidence of effective project management, planning and management of resources, including finance.

• Able to identify and manage risk.

• Ability to work effectively in a team, including collaborating with colleagues in other departments on shared projects.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of legal issues that are relevant to Campaigns work such as data protection and libel.

• Strong IT skills and familiarity with communications, advocacy and Customer Relations Management software.

Animal Aid is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates who have the required skills and experience, regardless of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF CAMPAIGNS

1. To oversee the work of the Campaigns Department, including investigations work, engagement with policy makers, work with the media and producing printed and digital resources.

1. To be responsible for the strategic planning of campaigns. This includes leading the development of strategic plans, setting targets and carrying out thorough monitoring and evaluation to ensure that maximum impact is being achieved.

1. To line-manage the four Campaigns Managers, the Campaigns Officer and the Campaigns Assistant. This will include providing support, evaluating performance and ensuring that opportunities for professional development are provided.

1. To undertake research and play the leading role in the written output of the Society across a range of subject areas. This output includes special reports, investigations, press releases, articles and other key documents. To approve final versions of written reports and documents.

1. To represent the Society in a variety of forums, including meeting with, and giving presentations to, disparate groups such as Parliamentarians, business representatives, civil servants, college students and Animal Aid’s supporters.

1. To initiate and undertake press, radio and TV interviews and to take part in debates.

1. To keep up to date with developments in the field of Campaigns, such as new tools for digital advocacy.

1. To develop policies on emerging campaign issues, in consultation with the Director(s). To determine whether new initiatives, such as coalition campaigns led by other organisations, are in line with Animal Aid’s ethos.

1. To oversee the legal and administrative aspects of Animal Aid’s Campaign work, such as arranging licences for media monitoring and seeking legal advice where required.

1. To campaign with integrity on a factual basis and to the highest standard, with a commitment to advance the cause of animals that is commensurate with their needs. These values are central to the Society’s ethos. Animal Aid is held in high regard by animal advocates and many professional bodies and individuals, including those in media and politics. The Head of Campaigns must maintain this reputation by embodying the Society’s ethos at all times.

 Whilst this position is mainly office based, attendance will be expected at certain events (e.g. meetings, media interviews, exhibitions). Time in lieu will be given as appropriate.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the 38 Degrees to recruit a Campaigns Manager who will help run and win campaigns that make the UK a better place. The entire team is currently working remotely and they have two offices: one in London and one in Edinburgh, but they also welcome applicants who want to work remotely.

38 Degrees is one of the UK's biggest campaigning communities, involving over 2 million people who are united by a set of shared values; to defend fairness, protect rights, promote peace, preserve the planet and deepen democracy.

The Campaign Manager will be part of a highly trusted, supportive team and you'll play a significant role in shaping the overall direction of 38 Degrees - whether that's shaping their culture, developing the team or contributing to and leading parts of their organisational strategy. On the day-to-day you'll be creating strategies and guiding teams to put those plans into action - sometimes responding fast to a news moment and other times working on longer term projects and campaigns. You'll be a champion of their members and come up with ideas and tactics that will make real change in the world - from digital tools like petitions, to media and working with external partners and allies.

The successful candidate will be passionate about making change and empowering ordinary people to do so. With expertise in both immediate and long-term campaigning, you will thrive in managing the moving parts, including leading a team, making quick decisions, making mistakes and learning and improving from them. You will be comfortable managing a team and excel in working as part of the wider team and relish collaboration. Entrepreneurial, innovative and comfortable in taking risk, the Campaigns Manager will apply their political knowledge to impact decision makers and utilise new systems, ideas and issues in support of that. They will recognise media angles and have a track record of securing coverage that could help win campaigns.

38 Degrees is striving to build a team that reflects the diversity of their membership and where they work, and is truly inclusive. They welcome applications from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people, older people and disabled people. There are no formal education requirements for this role. As long as you can show you have the skills they don't mind where you got them from! Also important is your potential to learn and grow in the role so even if you don't have 100% of the skills listed they want to hear from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply.

Please note due to the advert duration, applications of interest will be contacted W/C 14th September.

We are looking to recruit a Director of Communications to be part of our dynamic team. The Director of Communications will be responsible for overseeing Yachad’s communications and helping to maintain and build our public profile through our campaigning and advocacy work. Reporting to the Director, the post holder will oversee communications with the different stakeholders that we engage with. This includes activists and donors, media (mainstream and Jewish media), parliamentary and political contacts, and our partners in the region. They will work with the Director to develop and implement Yachad’s advocacy campaigns, leading on the delivery of campaign communication strategy. The post-holder will, alongside other staff members, act as an organisational spokesperson

RESULTS UK is seeking to recruit a Campaigns and Communications Officer, to work 5 days per week on a permanent basis. This role will deliver successful grassroots and public campaigns across our issue areas; undertake public communications and brand maintenance, including media and social media; and provide communications coordination and support to our wider staff team.

With big shifts in the UK and the world’s approach to international development, changes in the approach of international donors to developing countries, increasing awareness of the urgency of climate change, and the global impact of COVID-19, now is an exciting time to be contributing to advocacy success through effective campaigns and communications that help change the public narrative and ensure the political will needed among policy makers to achieve the ambitions of the Global Goals of a world free from poverty by 2030.

This post will provide good opportunities for further developing your communications, campaigning and advocacy skills; gaining an understanding of international development issues; and working in a public affairs environment.

Please take a look at the full Job Description and Person Specification and apply by sending a CV (maximum 3 pages) and cover letter (maximum 2 pages). In your cover letter, please state where you saw the job advertised and describe and give examples of how you meet the requirements in the Person Specification. The subject of your email should be 'Campaigns and Communications Officer' followed by your surname.

The application deadline is 9 am on Monday 5 October, with first-round interviews the week commencing 19 October (TBC).

Location: Vauxhall, South London, UK (currently working from home owing to the COVID-19 pandemic)

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is a pioneering child protection charity whose vision is to create a world in which children's rights to live free from abuse and exploitation become a reality.  Our mission is to prevent sexual abuse from happening by working with those perpetrating it, those affected by it and with protective adults who can keep children safe.  We are the only UK wide organisation dedicated entirely to preventing child sexual abuse and have been doing so since 1992.

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated professional to join our innovative media and communications team.

As a communications all-rounder, you will report to the Media & Communications Manager and work closely with all others in the team.

You will deliver and refine key media and communications aspects of several large projects vital to the Foundation's success, raising awareness of our work and achieving real impact to prevent offline and online child sexual abuse.

Our ideal candidate will be a communications all-rounder, at home with journalists and web developers alike.  You'll be energetic and proactive, with great analytical skills and a knack for getting the most out of digital communications channels.  You'll have a track record of delivering multiple projects side-by-side and be able to adjust when new high-priority work comes in.  And you'll be on board with our mission to prevent child sexual abuse through working with those who have committed it or who are at risk of doing so, plus the families and professionals around them.

You will be data-led and use analytics and stats to show impact, and to evaluate, review and improve communications across the organisation.

We offer a NEST pension, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (rising to 38 days after 5 years' successful service) and Benenden Health Cover.

We are sorry that due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback and might not always be able to inform unsuccessful applications.  If you haven't heard from us by two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Job Title: Campaigns Officer

Permanent

Full time 35 hours per week (flexible working arrangements considered).

£29,209 (with London Weighting), £26,329 (outside London) per annum

Location Whitecross Studios, London (alternative working arrangements welcome)

The Children's Society is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Campaigns Officer to join our dynamic and ambitious Campaigns team.

This role is perfect for someone who is keen to take the next step in their career in charity campaigning, has an interest in policy issues that impact on young people, such as poverty, mental health and exploitation, and who is passionate about achieving positive change for, and with, children and young people.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the planning, delivery and evaluation of our National campaigns. Tasks include participating in or leading internal and external project groups, contributing to the strategic development of campaigns, writing and sending supporter communications, and developing a wide range of engaging and impactful campaign tactics and activities.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Experience in charity campaigning or similar role,

-The ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

-Great communication and project management skills,

-The ability to pick things up quickly and be comfortable with working independently or as part of a team

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 4th of October.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 12th of October.

It is an exciting time to be joining the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA), we are about to embark on a new five-year strategy which will support and accelerate efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis globally within ten years. Communications is a key pillar of our work; the lack of awareness of hepatitis is costing people their lives. If you want to join a small, ambitious and dynamic team that works at a global level to make a difference, then this role is for you.

We are looking for someone to work closely with the Head of Communications and other key staff, to tell the organisation’s story and the stories of people affected by viral hepatitis. The role will have responsibilities for the organisation’s communications channels including websites, social media, email marketing, brand, and publications.

The successful candidate will deliver high impact global campaigns, develop case studies and communicate the work of WHA to key stakeholders. We are looking for a communication all-rounder with skills across web development, copy writing, design, video and social media. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, creative problem solver ready to turn their hand to a wide range of projects.

In return you will receive a competitive salary and annual leave allowance as well as the chance to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by viral hepatitis.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports to: Head of Communications

Line Management: External suppliers, interns and others as required

Salary: £37, 476.00

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work effectively with Head of Communications to develop high-impact communications strategies 
• Support the development and delivery of successful campaigns including World Hepatitis Day (WHD) and NOhep
• Generate content and case studies for external communications channels
• Management of WHA and NOhep social media accounts
• Develop and update the WHA suite of websites
• Develop regular email communications
• Copyrighting, sub-editing and proof reading
• Design social media graphics, reports, magazines and infographics
• Manage third-party suppliers and consultants
• Manage campaign-specific budgets
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Assist the Head of Communications with press releases and media relations

This job description does not form part of the contract and may be amended to suit the changing needs of the service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Communications Manager
The Communications Manager works across multiple projects and needs to be able to turn their hands to a range of tasks, they are a self-starter and a problem solver, utilising their skills to create a variety of engaging content.

Experience

• Substantial experience working in a marketing/communications/PR or similar environment
• An understanding of membership organisations or the not-for-profit sector
• Experience working in and/or an understanding of global health and international development
• Proven history of developing and implementing communications strategies
• Managing suppliers to ensure they deliver on time, to budget and specification  
• Managing organisational social media

Skills and abilities:

• Clear, precise and engaging writing skills; including experience of producing articles, reports and blog content
• Design skills with a good knowledge of the Adobe suite
• Web management skills with experience of Wordpress
• Clear attention to detail with accurate proof-reading skills
• Social media content generation and management skills
• Proven ability to manage complex projects from start to finish
• Creative thinking capability and the confidence to input with own ideas
• Confident communicating with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Confident in using online analytics to assess effectiveness of campaigns on a regular basis and using feedback to inform future campaigns.

Please note that interviews will be held virtually on Friday 9th and Monday 12th October.

WHA are currently operating on a work-from-home basis. Role will be flexible with some travel to our London office in the future. 

If you have a strong understanding of the impact of the violence, racial inequity and systemic injustice on marginalised communities and are passionate about empowering those most affected to create a change, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

ABOUT US

The 4Front Project is a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. The organisation was established in 2012 to provide a platform for those who have been impacted by violence to create change. We support members with experiences of violence and the criminal justice system to create change in their own lives, communities and society.

Over the last eight years, we have pioneered an approach that empowers those most directly harmed by violence and the criminal justice system to be at the forefront of a grassroots movement for change. Our holistic model has been designed specifically to support young people aged 13 - 25 with complex needs as a result of multiple systemic disadvantages and disproportionate exposure to serious violence. By advocating for a holistic approach to build peace, we are transforming the way in which society understands how to support young people who have been affected by violence and shaping the agenda around how to tackle the systemic causes of it. 

We acknowledge the impact of racism and discrimination on our members and actively work to dismantle these systems, whilst supporting members to recognise their strengths and identify systemic barriers to their progress. In this way, we support 4Front members to make changes in their own lives, whilst exploring the inequity they’ve experienced and amplifying their voices to create systemic change. Becoming a member means joining a powerful youth-led movement for change that is transforming the way peace and justice are understood by centring healing, rather than punishment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a formidable Campaigns and Communications Coordinator to develop our transformative campaigning work and support young change makers to take the lead. You care deeply about revolutionising society and are personally invested in fighting for justice and equity. You can hold emotion and know how to create safe spaces for people to explore their experiences and build their sense of identity. You have experience working on campaigns that transform policy. You are well networked, already a part of groups that are tackling social justice issues and keen to actively research and network with other organisations that will become our partners and allies. You understand the power of effective communication to change minds and have interesting and unique ideas about how to get a message across. You have worked or volunteered as a mentor and you’re dedicated to tackling social justice issues. You are comfortable with conflict and have experience of managing difficult conversations to successful resolutions. You see courage in vulnerability and believe in building the resilience of young people. Most importantly, you are committed to peace and you fundamentally believe in the potential to change, both at an individual and societal level. You will be a visionary leader, seeing your work at The 4Front Project as a crucial part of your identity and purpose in life. You will be committed to upholding our vision, mission, principles and values at all times. You will be bold, actively contributing to a workplace culture that centres justice, healing, change and hope. You will play a fundamental role in supporting The 4Front Project to change society for the better.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

COORDINATE OUR CAMPAIGNS

• Develop and deliver unique campaigns that support our mission and drive significant change in policy or opinion
• Identify new campaign opportunities and develop ambitious campaign strategies in collaboration with 4Front Members
• Develop full campaign plans with clear objectives and milestones to ensure that we can evaluate the success of all campaigning activities
• Support guide and empower our Youth Activism Coordinators and other members to develop and lead public-facing campaigns and activism projects that ensure their voices are amplified and platformed
• Facilitate weekly campaign meetings to enable members to learn, develop, grow and lead our campaigns
• Protecting vulnerable campaign members and accommodate their mental health, learning difficulties, disabilities, and other needs by creating a safe and supportive environment where they  feel accepted and welcomed
• Ensure our campaigning work represents the concerns of people affected by violence and the criminal justice system from across the UK
• Develop creative strategies to raise awareness of our campaigns, engage a range of people in our campaigning activity and grow our campaign supporter base
• Connect with national and international partners in order to collaborate on campaigns
• Coordinate direct actions across the country in collaboration with members and partners
• Develop campaign messages and write campaign materials (for online and print), briefings, comment pieces, op-eds and features for the mainstream media
• Maintain appropriate records using our database system and other monitoring systems when required,  incorporating regular assessment, supervision and review

LEAD OUR COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop and implement a new communications strategy which effectively captures and promotes all aspects of our work and advances our mission, values and overall strategic objectives to grow our reach and influence among key audiences
• Develop a shared understanding across the organisation of our key audiences and messages, and how communications can drive positive change 
• Lead our efforts to become better story-tellers and set out a vision and path to pursue our narrative-shifting goals.
• Identifying effective ways to illustrate the value and impact of our work and maximise our impact by presenting and disseminating our work in an accessible manner across various channels, including social media.
• Create and review metrics and indicators to assess progress on the communications strategy, and gather relevant data for this purpose, drawing on best practices
• Produce a wide range of communications materials and other outputs, including news blasts, reports, briefings, factsheets, blog posts, periodic bulletins, press releases, annual reports, OpEds, video and other audiovisual materials
• Maintaining content on our website, including writing, editing and content management; enhancing its design and accessibility
• Generate engaging social media content to grow our audience through our existing platforms (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook), as well as developing a presence on new platforms
• Proactively seek opportunities to bring our perspective and voice to public conversations on injustice and inequality, maintaining and expanding contacts with relevant media
• Managing relationships with web developers, designers,videographers, photographers and other communications-related service providers
• Work in collaboration with service teams to ensure that communications work (print and digital) is effectively built into project plans and is adequately resourced
• Edit and coordinate the production and dissemination of our research and advocacy publications ensuring these adhere to house style and quality standards, as well as promoting distinctive and consistent visual branding
• Develop proactive and reactive responses to the media and lead on the development of a media interaction strategy
• Provide advice to the team to ensure that the tone of voice is met throughout the organisation’s communications

You will also provide cover on occasion and undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested of you outside of this role description.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• First-hand experiences of the issues we address through our work
• Experience of campaigning, activism and social action work
• An understanding of social justice issues, systemic inequality and injustice, including the impact of the criminal justice system on marginalised communities
• Experience supporting and coordinating groups of people
• Proven experience of developing unique and effective communications in a range of formats
• Excellent teamwork skills and experience of supporting and motivating others
• Experience of working to targets, budgets, and deadlines
• Experience of working robustly within challenging and unpredictable environments as well as effectively managing change

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working in an organisation which promotes the rights of vulnerable communities with multiple disadvantages
• Experience supporting young people that have experienced injustice, inequality and other disadvantage
• Experience building and maintaining excellent relationships partnerships with community organisations and campaign groups
• Project management experience
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection frameworks
• Experience of using CRM effectively
• A valid driving license and a car

HOW TO APPLY

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2020 AT 12.00PM

We would like this position to start as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications. 

To apply for this position, please send:

1. A comprehensive and relevant CV

2. A supporting statement addressing the person specification 

3. And either:

• An essay answering the questions below (no longer than 750 words for each question). 

• A video of you addressing the questions below (no longer than 8 minutes in total).

1) What do the words ‘justice’, ‘peace’ and ‘freedom’ mean to you and how have these concepts impacted your view of the world? 

2) What are your top three priorities for building equity in our society and how would you go about it?

3) What does empowerment mean to you and how do you feel it can be incorporated as a principle in your work?

This will be reviewed by 4Front Members, Staff and Trustees.

There is a 3-stage selection process:

1.  An initial video interview (30 mins)

2. An interactive in person interview with 4Front Members and Staff (including a preparation task)

3. A final round interview with the Board of Trustees.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against candidates who may have previous convictions. We will also make reasonable adjustments for employees that may have access requirements.

Please ensure you quote the job reference number in the subject line of your email.

THET is a well-established charity that has been operating for over 30 years and is now opening an exciting new chapter in its work to support health workers across Africa and Asia.

If you relish the opportunity to use your campaigns and communications skills to mobilise our partners across the NHS and UK health sector in support of our goals, and relish being a part of something new, this is the role for you. You will be part of a step change in the way THET campaigns and influences.

Politically astute and with excellent communication skills, you will be knowledgeable about the NHS, Westminster and the devolved governments, and will excel in identifying opportunities to influence policy.

You will be a forward-thinking person with strong professional skills, a committed team player and excellent communicator. You will be familiar with working in a campaign-based environment and be comfortable working alongside technical and thematic experts on development and global affairs. A talented self-starter, you will be joining a five-person External Engagement Team who are dedicated to THET’s mission of ensuring everyone everywhere can access quality healthcare.

Please download the Job Description for full specifications. 

When submitting your application please submit your CV and Covering Letter (max. one page).

You will be responsible for the promotion and support of local community activism and leadership within targeted communities; providing increased community engagement, representation, better facilitation, campaigning and advocacy to influence policy and practice.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Develop and implement campaign and leadership training for disadvantaged residents, groups, partner organisations, residents and tenants in order to build powerful community, resident-driven campaigns and advocacy.

2) Provide and co-ordinate disadvantaged groups with opportunities to participate and advocate in public forums and committees with regards to issue pertinent to their community. Effectively coaching community residents and leading conversations which help to inform co-production with public sector decision-makers.

3) Collaborate with partner organisations and policymakers, to identify and share relevant campaign tactics that help generate engagement. Supporting the co-ordination and dissemination of campaigning communications across the borough and to have clear processes and mechanisms to do this.

4) Develop and manage relationships with a broad base of stakeholders, building support and engagement with disadvantaged groups.

5) Research and disseminate campaigning best practice, including case studies, through a variety of mediums, including social media, website, and electronic newsletter.

6) Work closely with stakeholders (across boroughs) on collection and evaluation of data, sharing results and learning.

7) Research policy issues and changes in legislation which are affecting the community.

8) Maintain effective partnerships with local public sector bodies and support the development of joint work between the sectors.

9) Take a lead role in VCS’s involvement in and influence of commissioning and procurement.

10) To ensure that all funding monitoring reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.

Personal Specification:

Essential

• Experience of developing and managing campaigns
• Experience of a broad range of campaigning tools and techniques
• Experience of needs assessment and campaign strategy
• Experience of marketing, social media and communications
• Experience of developing training programmes and courses
• Experience of working with different agencies and sectors (i.e. businesses, statutory, voluntary)
• Excellent computer skills (including Google’s Online Software)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good practice standards in volunteer involvement
• Interest, understanding and experience in not-for-profit sector
• Interest, understanding and experience in co-operatives
• Enjoys working with a small team
• Proactive and able to self-manage

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of community issues
• Experience of teaching or coaching
• Experience of managing a project including monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of managing a grant programme
• Experience of managing events
• Experience of donor stewardship
• Local knowledge of Harrow, with local connections

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This role description can be requested in large print.

Please include both:

• a Cover Letter explaining how you meet the Key Responsibilities and Personal Specification

• a CV which outlines your career, ideally related to the role.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

We are recruiting a new Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns to lead the Public Affairs team at ARUK. The Head of Public Affairs will report to the Director of Policy and Public Affairs and line manage the Senior Public Affairs Officer and the Public Affairs Officer.

The post holder will be joining a friendly, busy and fast-moving Policy and Public Affairs team, with the scope to grow both the function and the post-holder’s role within ARUK. The role will work closely with policy colleagues to help develop opportunities for influencing key stakeholders within and outside government and its agencies to help ARUK improve the dementia research environment. This is a very creative directorate, and the post holder will have opportunities to work on projects that take the charity in new directions. The role is likely to include frequent work in Westminster, Whitehall and elsewhere in the UK

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Public Affairs

• Advise Alzheimer’s Research UK about effective political positioning to achieve our goals; working to ensure we are able to successfully influence key Government policy and decisions.
• Build and maintain effective high-level relationships with key decision-makers and opinion formers, including in Government and in Parliament.
• Develop and deliver a public affairs strategy for Alzheimer’s Research UK, with a range of creative tactics that create pressure, build momentum and drive forward our influence in Parliament and with government.
• Provide leadership to the public affairs team and work closely with colleagues to grow political engagement in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
• Support implementation and further development of the strategy for public affairs & policy, in conjunction with Head of Policy.
• Work across the organisation to develop stakeholder management processes and mechanisms that help us to manage and derive insights from key organisational relationships.
• Play a key role in developing ARUK’s influencing stakeholder contact programme and identifying opportunities and strategies to improve engagement.
• Develop and deliver a programme of parliamentary engagement for Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, President and Director of Policy and Public Affairs, working in conjunction with the Senior Governance Manager.
• Work with the Head of Policy and the Director of Policy and Public Affairs to develop strategy and positioning on key parliamentary and policy issues.
• Ensure ARUK has a meaningful role in shaping future legislation on dementia and scientific research.
• Lead responses and briefings on key legislation and guidance, including proposed drafting amendments where appropriate.
• Co-ordinate parliamentary briefs, develop submissions for parliamentary questions and other opportunities presented through the parliamentary system.
• Represent the Charity to key decision-makers and stakeholders, managing a programme of meetings and to brief relevant staff.
• Identify opportunities to use the media to maintain pressure on political decision makers around our policy and influencing priorities
• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission guidance, and other legislation on charities’ lobbying activities

Campaigns

• Develop and implement campaign strategies that deliver against ARUK policy objectives.
• Build and sustain strong strategic partnerships, for example, with other voluntary organisations, think tanks etc to extend ARUK’s influence and impact
• Grow digital campaigns and public affairs opportunities, building our reach and engagement with key audiences.
• Manage and grow a supporter-based campaigning network, online and offline, to advocate on behalf of ARUK, including the involvement of people affected by dementia 

Events and meeting management

• Lead the delivery of high-impact parliamentary and other events and conferences, including national party conferences.
• Represent the charity attending external working groups as appropriate, under guidance from the Director of Policy and Public Affairs.

Other duties

• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Director of Policy and Public Affairs in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Expertise in lobbying, government relations and campaigning
• Thorough working knowledge of the UK political system, policy-making and Parliamentary processes, the media and which levers to pull to affect change
• Experience of building relationships with influencers and supporters
• Experience of delivering successful organisation-wide engagement strategies
• Experience of delivering impactful campaigns that influenced legislation, government policy or practice
• Ability to manage people, lead and develop a team of 2
• Experience of working with colleagues of a senior level
• Confidence working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and on the phone
• Experience of using the media to maintain pressure on political decision makers
• Ability to assimilate new policy and political issues quickly and make connections between different aspects of influencing
• Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment, deal with competing demands and manage time effectively
• Strong negotiation skills
• Professional and hard-working team player
• Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to work outside of regular office hours and overtime during busy spells
• Willingness to travel weekly to London as and when the role requires

Location: Flexible, with regular weekly travel to Granta Park, Nr Cambridge, as well as regular weekly travel to London when required

Salary: Circa £57,500 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 4th October 2020, with interviews to be held week commencing the 26th October 2020, with potential dates of the 27th, 28th and 29th October via Microsoft Teams. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on any of these dates.

To be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.