London South Bank University Students’ Union is on a mission to totally transform the way a students’ union works in a modern university. We are now seeking an outstanding professional leader to join the organisation as Chief Executive to take forward its future development, operational delivery and management across a growing team of staff and volunteers.

About the role

LSBSU is the recognised representative body of 18,000 students at London South Bank University. Many of our students come from less privileged backgrounds and have had to overcome significant barriers in life simply to get to university.

South Bank students have high expectations and ambitions for themselves but lead complex lives where they are faced with the pressures of trying to balance their studies with work and juggling their lives at home. Many don’t identify primarily as students, but instead as carers, nurses, engineers, parents, designers, workers, entrepreneurs, apprentices, last chance learners, and Londoners.

In recent times, realising that much of our activity was not engaging significant parts of our student population, we have taken a long hard look at ourselves. We know that we can do so much more for our students.

Following a period of transition, we have set out an ambitious vision for 2025 that will take us on a journey of improvement and innovation. Our goal is to be a truly transformative students’ union that improves the lives of students on every course and beyond at London South Bank University. We have set a plan for year one, and goals for year five, but how we get there could take many routes and we will need you as CEO to steer that journey.

This is a brilliant opportunity to support an SU which is rebuilding itself from the ground up. We have invested heavily in our transformation, started to build a more inclusive and equitable workplace, and we have significant changes to governance in the pipeline for 2021.

As CEO, you will have the chance to bring people into the senior team and work collaboratively with our Officers, Board and University partner to establish the best way to achieve our goals for 2025.

Who we're looking for

Our ideal Chief Executive will be able to provide dynamic leadership, be motivated to change students’ lives and be passionate about building an organisation that is relevant and responsive to those it seeks to serve.

You need to have strong communication skills, emotional intelligence and an ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. It is essential that you are committed to role modelling inclusive behaviours, building equity and removing the systemic barriers that exist to hold our students back.

We are actively looking to diversify our Trustee board and leadership team as this has not been as diverse as our student population in the past. We are especially interested to hear from candidates from BAME communities and/or candidates that have overcome other significant barriers in their lives.

If you are inspired by the job, we highly recommend you contact Peridot for an informal discussion and background on the role.

We are looking for a talented Media and PR Officer to join our dynamic press office, to help us deliver our exciting strategy and brand awareness campaigns.

We’re looking for someone ambitious who wants to use their media and public relations skills to help drive social change and join us to campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.

The role is varied and challenging, but also a great opportunity to develop your skills and abilities.

You’ll be heavily involved with our work to improve employment opportunities and challenge attitudes towards disability and disabled people, and to drive down the extra costs disabled people face.

The role will be home based temporarily and on reduced hours (28) instead of  35 hours per week. We are flexible on how these are worked in light of the situation with Covid-19. 

We are looking for someone who has:

• worked in a press office environment and helped to deliver successful social change campaigns
• demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate with stakeholders in a clear, meaningful and effective way
• the ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities
• excellent organisation and planning skills

Disabled candidates

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of our mission and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum job criteria. Please let us know in your application if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Over the past 45 years, Women’s Aid has been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic violence and abuse through practice, research and policy. We empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of our work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs. 

We are a federation of nearly 180 organisations who provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. We provide expert training, qualifications and consultancy to a range of agencies and professionals working with survivors or commissioning domestic abuse services, and award a National Quality Mark for services which meet our quality standards. We hold the largest national data set on domestic abuse, and use research and evidence to inform all of our work. Our campaigns achieve change in policy, practice and awareness, encouraging healthy relationships and helping to build a future where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated. 

The Change That Lasts project is our vision to end domestic abuse, working with communities across England and with our sister federations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Are you an excellent communicator who is committed to ending violence against women and children? Can you bring together communications across this important project, creating branded assets and media coverage of success?

With fantastic organisational skills, you will co-ordinate communications across this exciting and innovative project. This role will include working closely with colleagues in the Communications team to ensure that the Change That Lasts project is aligned with our wider organisational branding. This role will include covering the out-of-hours media on-call rota. It will also include travel and occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

To apply please download an application pack from our website, complete and return to the specified email address. Please do not include a CV. 

Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification.  Please highlight and explain how you meet these using the application form. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. 

Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity. 

Applications are particularly welcome from black and minority ethnic women. Job share applications are also welcome.

We are a Disability Confident employer: we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies.

Registered charity no: 1054154 

Recruitment consultancies/agencies should not approach Women’s Aid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered. 

We're looking for a Digital Communications Officer who wants to develop their content and digital marketing skills within the charity sector.

• Ewell, Surrey with some homeworking
• 6 months fixed term contract, full time
• £27k per annum + Competitive Benefits

A little bit about the role...

We are looking for a Digital Communications Officer who wants to develop their skills to create great content for our digital channels. The right candidate will help us support more people and encourage supporters to fundraise or volunteer for us.

This role will primarily involve content writing and moderation of content on our website, as well as supporting our email marketing so that we can provide our site’s users with great supporter journeys. You’ll also provide reporting for the website, so that we can continually improve content for our web users.

You’ll have experience of writing content for a range of different audiences, so people can find the support they need, or be inspired to donate, volunteer or campaign for us. You should also be familiar with digital reporting, so you can assess how successful our content is, and have worked with content management systems.

You’ll also know your way around Google Analytics, and have some experience using email marketing platforms.

You’ll have the support of a team of five with skills in all things digital, from web and search to video and social, and we offer training to staff too.

If the prospect of joining a well-respected and highly regarded national brand appeals to you please read the attached job description as set out below.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their motivations for applying and how they meet each of role criteria as set out in the JD no later than 9.00 am on Monday 6th July 2020.

Marketing and Communications Officer 

• Working hours: part-time (3-4 days per week)
• Location: CSC’s offices in Bethnal Green (Home working while coronavirus restrictions are in place)
• Salary: circa £26,000 pro-rata
• Reporting: direct report to the Head of Programme Funding
• Duration: Fixed term contract up to 30th June 2021, renewable dependent on funding

Consortium for Street Children (CSC) is the global network that raises street children’s voices, promotes their rights and improves their lives. We do this through advocacy, research and network development. We have 140+ members working in 130 countries around the world. Our Network comprises small and grassroots NGOs and large international NGOs.

Job summary

We are looking for a committed and passionate Marketing and Communications Officer to join our ambitious team working to improve the lives of street children. You will be a pivotal member of the team, helping to communicate our work to a diverse range of audiences and attract and maintain support.  

You will contribute to our sustainability through seeking new partners and funders, using your marketing skills to highlight the issues affecting street children and bring people closer to our cause.

In your role as communications focal point, you will ensure our messaging is engaging and consistent across our digital, printed and multimedia; develop and strengthen how we talk about our work; and put the interests of street children at the heart of all our communications.

Specific responsibilities

1. Marketing

Attracting support

• Supporting the Head of Programme Funding and other members of the team with proposals to major institutional donors and trusts/foundations, conveying our work and our impact in a compelling and accessible way
• Developing high quality digital and print materials that make supporters feel close to our work and help us reach new audiences
• Supporting the Chief Executive with approaches to major donors and corporates, fundraising events and other initiatives to attract support

Donor care

• Developing impactful communication materials including reports, case studies highlights of our work and monthly supporter updates that magnify the stories of street children
• Making sure that our supporter database (Salesforce) is maintained to manage donor relationships efficiently, and that gift aid, contact preferences etc. are consistently up to date
• Writing and finding new engaging ways to reporting back to our major strategic donors
• Processing and acknowledging donations to build a strong and loyal supporter base.

Business Development

• Researching organisations, trusts and foundations and individuals who may be interested in partnering with CSC, particularly those who provide unrestricted funding
• Drafting donor profiles and briefing the Head of Programme Funding and Chief Executive on funding opportunities
• Maintaining the calendar of applications and ensuring all opportunities are followed up

2.   Communications

• Feeding into and delivering a communications strategy to ensure we are a strong voice for street children
• Contributing to the planning, design and delivery of our network's annual global International Day for Street Children campaign
• Working closely with the Senior Network and Campaigns Officer to create and share powerful communications with our network
• Supporting with showcasing organisations in our network through case studies, interviews and member spotlight blogs
• Publicising legal analysis, opinion pieces, and key advocacy and research
• Updating website pages to reflect our values and attract traffic to the site
• Writing blogs to highlight different areas of our work
• Developing and maximising our social media strategy and presence
• Coordinating the team in improving CSC’s brand and taking forward activities to strengthen our messaging
• Feeding into key publications including our annual report, annual review, tool kits and resources
• Developing and maintaining a resource library of images and case studies to be used across digital and printed media.

3.   Other

• Providing marketing and communications updates and information to the Board of Trustees upon request, including for board meetings and for the quarterly board report
• Working collaboratively and providing support to colleagues as and when required.

Person specification

Criteria

Experience

• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative way
• Writing for different audiences and using a range of digital, written and multimedia communication
• Experience of working in marketing or communications, writing copy and contributing to a communications strategy

Skills and abilities

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and other languages desirable
• Ability to work on own initiative and coordinate others
• Strong computer literacy
• Ability to research and transform complex information into clear and compelling communications

Knowledge

• Interest in human rights (especially relating to children) and international development issues
• Data protection and child safeguarding (desirable)
• Knowledge of digital and social media platforms (desirable)

Training/Education

• Degree level or equivalent relevant experience
• Communications and marketing training
• Communications software training

Other requirements

• Commitment to realising street children’s rights
• A proactive self-starter who is keen to be part of a dynamic team making a big difference
• Self-organised, being able to manage completing workloads

This is an exciting and busy time to be joining UK Youth. Despite the strain of COVID-19, we are in the process of developing a new strategic plan and direction for the organisation. This has resulted in a number of interim roles becoming available across the External Affairs Directorate. The anticipated new strategy could result in further exciting opportunities.

The Interim Head of Marketing and Communications is a fantastic opportunity to take a senior role within an energetic and inspiring organization. UK Youth’s profile has grown exponentially in the last year and this trajectory is set to continue with campaigning for change being a key pillar of our new strategy.

UK Youth’s Marketing and Communications Team focuses on leveraging our brand and messaging to positively impact on all aspects of the organisation. Whether it’s identifying and meeting the needs of more young people, increasing sales at our outdoor activity centre Avon Tyrell, attracting new funders and corporate partners or influencing government policy, you will play a key role in the supporting the organisation.

You will lead a team to deliver UK Youth’s communications and marketing strategy, with a focus on amplifying the voices of local youth organisations and young people to advocate at a national level for the value of youth work among key audiences – the public, decision makers (including Government and policy makers), funders and organisations working with young people.

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people. This role is initially fixed term until the end of December 2020.

Visit our website to find out more about the role, working at UK Youth and what we can offer you.

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people, by training professionals to raise awareness of the potential of gaming and gambling-related harm; making resources available for parents and delivering impactful student campaigns with partner universities. Last year alone, we have reached approximately 364,918 young people, students and parents and we have collaborated with almost 2,488 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programmes.

YGAM are incredibly proud to be working with all stakeholders in this space, from the gambling & gaming operators who make products available to the public; education professionals who support young people & students learning; the criminal justice sector; partner universities; public health; third sector organisations; sports clubs; Local Authorities and young people, students and parents themselves.

As the topic of gaming and gambling continues to rise up the news and political agenda, the high demand in our social purpose and our projected growth also increases.  We now have a unique opportunity for two driven Marketing & Communications Managers to join the YGAM team to deliver the ambitious Marketing & Communications strategy and support the future growth of the charity with a particular focus on the mental health or higher education sector.  These posts are being offered as full time posts and are home-based role but you will be required to travel on a regular basis.

The principle purpose of the posts is to deliver a comprehensive, cost-effective Marketing and Communications plan which incorporates social media, stakeholder engagement and public affairs to support the objectives of the charity.  The ideal candidates will be highly organised, have an absolute eye for details and the ambition to support a fast growing, national charity.  They are very hands-on roles and whilst you will be working with members of the SLT, Trustees and agencies you will also be required to take on tasks such as creating and posting on social media and updating website copy, alongside the strategic responsibilities.

The roles will be demanding, highly rewarding and best suited to individuals with valuable experience working in a fast-paced marketing and communications environment who want to grow and develop their careers taking their experience to a national level.

To apply for the roles please send a copy of your curriculum-vitae along with a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) outlining your experience and how your skills match those in the person specification to the email address below.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th July 2020 at 1200noon. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview which is planned to take place on Monday 27th July 2020 in London.  Depending on COVID-19 restrictions this might be a video conference interview instead and there will be a pre-interview task for you to complete.  Please ensure you can attend on this date before applying.  YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and creative individual that is committed to the use of digital and communications to improve people’s lives.

The digital and communications manager role is a new post in the charity, taking an operational lead in implementing key aspects of the charity’s first digital strategy. This ambitious strategy aims to ensure that digital enables Unlock to increase the reach, accessibility and impact of our work to improve the lives of people with criminal records. The new role will also support Unlock to continue to ‘punch above its weight’ in policy, influencing and other ways by developing the charity’s external communications.

The role includes coordinating Unlock’s digital presence to ensure that we reach as many people as possible and help them to self-serve digitally, optimising digital tools to improve engagement – websites, video, communications, email and social media. The role will lead on embedding digital design principles into our work, joining-up our content approach, implementing innovative tools to help people and redeveloping the Unlock websites. The role will be responsible for creating powerful communications that raises the voice and experiences of people with criminal records, increases awareness of Unlock’s work and supports our policy and influencing work to challenge the stigma and discrimination that people face.

IMIX wants to change the conversation about migration and refugees to create a more welcoming society. We do this by supporting organisations up and down the country, and in Northern France, which are focused on supporting refugees and migrants.

We’re looking for a strategic communications expert to join the team and lead our framing and messaging work. Your main priority will be supporting people with lived experience and frontline groups working with people seeking asylum to change the narrative around ‘migrant crossings’. The project is ambitious and much needed. You’ll have the support of a small but supportive and dynamic team.  You will need to:

• be a natural and experienced storyteller across all media platforms. 
• understand the power of verbal, written and visual narratives to accelerate change.
• be creative, passionate, motivated and enthusiastic.
• appreciate the importance of measuring impact. You know how to build strategies that bring about behaviour change

We’re particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of migration.

Marketing & Communications Manager
Location: Flexible working across Groundwork London offices in Lambeth, Hackney & Islington (from home during Covid-19 social distancing measures)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: circa £36,000

Are you an experienced and dynamic Communications or Marketing professional wanting to make a genuine difference through the work you do? If so, we’d love to hear from you. 

Our work is varied because we believe that no one approach on its own can lead to real, long lasting change. Our projects tackle climate change, help people out of fuel poverty, help young people reach their potential and people of all ages get into work and training. We also design, improve and create valuable urban green spaces which is perhaps what we are best known for.

As a member of our Senior Management Team, you will lead on shaping and delivering our marketing, communication and PR functions across the organisation and contribute to the Groundwork Federation national communication strategy and activities as required. You will also take an active role in the development of new projects and programmes related to communication activities and outputs.

You'll be an established, hands-on marketing and / or communications professional with at least 4-years’ experience of shaping and delivering marketing and communications strategies for one or more organisations. Having previously worked with external clients, partners or funders, ensuring their communications requirements are met is also desirable for this role.

You should have experience of creating a broad range of innovative and cost-effective communications and marketing campaigns using digital and non-digital tools and mediums. Experience of designing and implementing targeted campaigns and communications for a range of audiences is essential. You will work closely with our Communities, Youth, Landscape and Employment managers and their teams to ensure communications and digital engagement requirements are met and that communication is tailored and optimised for each area of work and / or project.

We are looking for someone to provide effective support, management and leadership to the Communications Team, currently a team of four. An important function of the role is managing and planning the team’s workload based on their capacity, as monitored through our internal Project Management System.

You should possess strong communication and networking skills, as you will be expected to build relationships with, and pitch wide-ranging concepts and stories to journalists, project partners and other stakeholders. You will have overall responsibility for identifying and communicating compelling human interest stories showcasing Groundwork's impact in the capital.

You will also be required to oversee the recording of Communications & PR related analytics and KPIs and report on these to Senior Management and The Board of Trustees as required. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th July
Interview Date: Tuesday 21st July (to be conducted on MS Teams, Zoom or Skype)

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 where you can download the job description and application form.

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.

An exciting opportunity for a Communications & Marketing Manager to join our flock!  This is an ideal role for an ambitious and established communications professional who is passionate about making a difference to a much loved cause and enjoys working as part of a team. 

The BHWT is a fast-growing national charity based in the heart of Devon and is at a key stage in its growth with enquiries for hens at a record high, a brand new rehoming centre opening imminently and many exciting future plans.  You will work across the team to devise and implement the organisation's communications strategy working closely with the Leadership Team, manage media relationships, oversee social media and project manage the various marketing aspects of the role including the charity's magazine.  You will have the opportunity to get creative and help to build the brand, develop new audiences and help fly the BHWT to the next level!

The position of Communications Manager at Prospect Burma is an interesting and diverse role, of vital importance to ensuring the success of our small charity. This is an important time for Prospect Burma as we implement a new three-year strategy focussing on growth of our programmes, supported by income growth and enhancement of organisational systems.

The post-holder will take responsibility, under the Executive Director, for Prospect Burma’s entire communications offering, working with Fundraising and Programmes departments in the UK and Myanmar to deliver on our business plan. The successful candidate will have strong experience of providing high quality and effective material for both online and offline content, experience in social media and digital communication, and in developing organisational language and voice. In the coming years we are seeking to raise Prospect Burma’s profile to new audiences in the UK and Myanmar, and this role will be vital to ensuring success.

We are a small team of just five people in the UK office, and the successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of a varied workload and will be skilled in developing and implementing creative solutions.

Please download the full job description and application form for more details. Please note, all applications that do not include a completed application form will be rejected.

Key Relationships 

The Communications Manager will report to the Executive Director, and will work closely with the Programmes Funding Manager (London), Supporter Relations Officer (London) and the charity’s Myanmar-based team. The Communications Manager will be supported by an advisory sub-committee of Trustees. 

Principal responsibilities 

A. Language and Branding 

• Maintain and develop the charity’s brand, brand guidelines and standards of use

• Work with the management team to develop organisational language, in particular around new projects and organisational strategies 

• Be the gatekeeper of the brand, ensuring consistency throughout the organisation 

B. Audience Engagement 

• Undertake the production of written publications both internal and external including the Annual Report, newsletters and other publicity materials

• Maintain and develop the charity’s website and microsites to provide accurate and compelling information to a variety of audiences in the UK and Myanmar, and supporting the needs of the rest of the charity. Use Google Analytics to track the effectiveness of website content.

• Create engaging marketing campaigns for the charity’s programmes and events 

• Manage a range of digital campaign and fundraising platforms, including Google AdWords and JustGiving 

• Oversee the use of social media channels 

• Maintain effective internal communications between departments and between the staff and board of trustees 

• Oversee the creation and development of a series of short videos 

• Support the planning, organisation and implementation of supporter events 

C. Strategy, planning and innovation 

• Use current and innovative trends to maximise and grow reach and engagement on social media

• Develop and implement a communications strategy that supports the charity’s 3-year aims 

• Develop a public relations strategy that will raise the charity’s profile with a variety of stakeholders in Myanmar and the UK 

• Identify key communication requirements in Myanmar; recruit, train and manage a Myanmar-based Communications Officer to fulfil those requirements. 

D. Other responsibilities 

• Manage all aspects of communications in Myanmar

• Recruit and manage communications volunteers in the UK 

• Support alumni communications within the ARCH structure

• Maintain and update the communications operations manual on a regular basis and run communications training sessions for staff 

• Assist with correspondence and responding to enquiries where necessary. 

• Other such duties as shall reasonably be required as part of a small, collaborative staff team. 

• Some travel to Myanmar, when the Covid-19 pandemic is under control, may be required 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and competency in writing, oral presentation, and copy for print / online production 

• Proficient in the use of design-based IT packages such as InDesign

• Flexible, with a proven ability to plan, prioritise and organise events and tasks 

• Ability to take initiative, analyse and assess problems, and suggest creative or innovative solutions; ability to identify areas for improvement in own areas of responsibility

• Proficiency in IT skills, using Microsoft Office software suite, web based software, Mailchimp and social media channels 

• Competent in the management of websites using Wordpress, or similar CMS

• History of working for a small organisation and/or having the sole communications responsibility with an organisation 

• Experience of PR and policy 

• Confidence and ability to speak up when needed, with diplomacy and respect 

• Proactive and highly organised, with good time management and planning skills, and attention to detail. 

• Ability to manage a diverse range of projects, meet deadlines and work under pressure. 

• Excellent team-working skills and the willingness to work flexibly within a small team. 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of, and an interest in, Myanmar. 

• An understanding of individual donor fundraising and stewardship 

• Event management skills 

• Experience in writing press releases and securing media coverage for campaigns 

• Experience of recruiting and managing staff and volunteers. 

• Creating and editing video content

Background

Medact supports the health community to work together towards a world in which everyone can truly achieve and exercise their human right to health. We cover some of the most pressing national and global threats to health and wellbeing including climate change; human rights abuses; conflict and violence; and rising inequality. We’re member-led, and our membership spans a range of people who work in health including nurses, doctors, midwives, and clinical researchers.

Climate change is a public health emergency, damaging the health and lives of millions of people around the world.  Many of the communities which are suffering most from the impacts of Covid-19 are also those whose health and wellbeing is hardest hit by environmental damage. 

The Coronavirus pandemic is forcing Governments to rethink national and global economics. As the UK Government moves to develop a recovery package, it’s vital the progressive movement comes together to ensure a socially-just recovery which centres human and planetary health.  Health workers have a uniquely powerful voice, and a strong will to make a difference - there’s an exciting opportunity to bring large numbers of people together to campaign in ways which will have real impact.

Medact believes the health community has a key role to play in driving transformative social change - come work with us to help make that a reality.

About the role

The Climate & Health Campaigner leads Medact’s programme to support health workers to campaign for just and proportionate action on climate change, working closely with our Climate & Health Organiser. In spite of - or perhaps because of - the Coronavirus pandemic, there is huge energy among the health community on climate justice issues. The role includes holding Medact’s key knowledge base on climate justice and health and requires building strong relationships across the health community, from establishment institutions to frontline workers. 

About you

This isn’t an entry-level role, but you don’t need to have had a job in an NGO before or be a professional campaigner to be right for it. You might have worked with your local community or other group to campaign on a climate justice issue you care deeply about.  You’ll be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of power, and know how to work with others to create pressure for change. You need to be a great communicator, able to build trusting relationships with frontline health workers, academics, partner organisations, and community groups alike - and you’ll have an eye for a good media story and know how to get it out into the world. 

How to apply

Please use the application form available on our website to upload a CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages setting out why you are interested in the role, and how you meet the person specification.

Please:

• do not state when or where you were educated on your application. 
• do complete a copy of our monitoring form.

If your application is shortlisted, we will invite you to an interview. Interviews will involve a presentation, for which we will ask you to prepare in advance; a written task; and a conversation with a panel of interviewers.

We are happy to reimburse shortlisted candidates for travel costs; childcare costs; and lost wages incurred as a result of attending an interview.

Help applying

For advice on how to write your application, please see the attached guidance document.

We also have a member of the team on hand to talk to any candidates who would like further advice on whether or how to apply. This team-member won’t be involved in the recruitment process and any chats will be kept completely confidential. If you think this could be helpful for you please email application-advice [at] medact [dot] org

Key dates

Applications close on Monday 20th July @ 9am.

Interviews will be in the week of 27th July.

Our recruitment principles

Medact aims to be an inclusive and supportive employer, and we recognise that recruitment processes don’t work for everyone. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in the NGO sector, and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class or have a working class background. If you have any questions or uncertainties about this position, and whether you are right for it, please do get in touch.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Head of Marketing & Communications to join our team.

You will be responsible for devising and implementing Charity’s marketing communications and digital content strategy as part of new post-COVID Development Strategy.

This will involve building our brand and awareness online and offline; and helping to deliver a transformation in our digital, income generation and stakeholder engagement, including the development of new capabilities in our teams.

You will have responsibility for leading and working with a high-performing team to deliver a work programme that includes developing and delivering a multi-channel communications strategy, building new communities and providing greater fundraising engagement.

This role will also support the development of new and existing fundraising campaigns by developing content that engages audiences and drives revenue as well as proactively building and managing the brand and improving the understanding of what Nottingham Hospitals Charity does across a wide range of audiences.

You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader, able to support a high performing team. With experience of working in a complex environment, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail.

You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, a high level of determination and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.