Communication Assistant Jobs
Job Summary
The primary role of the Area Dean’s PA is to provide high quality and professional administrative support to the Area Dean of Islington in their work. The job requires someone who is a self-starter, who is able to prioritise a busy workload, meet deadlines and work as part of a dynamic team.
Job responsibilities
PA duties
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To support Area Deans with the administrative aspects of the Hackney and Islington Projects: Islington Area Dean oversees youth stream of work
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To support the Area Dean with administration related to their parish and deanery responsibilities in partnership with local colleagues, ensuring that all documents and briefing materials are prepared and collated.
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Dealing sensitively and confidentially with mail, email and telephone calls. To respond as far as possible on the Area Dean’s behalf, and, where appropriate, draft emails and letters.
General Duties
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To develop and maintain efficient filing systems, both in hard copy and electronically.
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To be responsible for the ordering of office supplies and equipment.
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Support to Mission Project
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Assist the Area Dean with organising meetings with colleagues, planning mission and training events
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Liaise with the Archdeacon and Dean of Mission and Associate Area Dean
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Communications with the Stepney Area Team.
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Provide administrative support to the Parish and Deanery (rotas, minutes, agendas etc) in a way that releases capacity of the ministry of the Area Dean
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Processing of Area Dean’s expenses.
Finance
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Support the parish finance processes where required.
The postholder may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent administrative skills with proven relevant experience
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Experience of email management and electronic filing
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Ability to innovate, initiate and maintain good and effective administrative procedures
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Proficient user of Microsoft Office and Eventbrite with the ability to master quickly other software packages
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Database experience
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Good interpersonal and social skills: Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English, and able to relate to the wider public
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The ability to work well with others, as well as independently when required (This post will be located in a satellite office)
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Efficient and organised with an eye for detail and an ability to anticipate what needs to be done
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Sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the work of the Church of England
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Be willing to turn their hand to a variety of tasks as the need arises
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Good judgment, discretion and confidentiality
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Self-motivated with the ability to remain calm under pressure
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Willingness to work flexibly with occasional evening and weekend attendance required (Time off in lieu given)
Desirable
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Experience of running and overseeing events and courses
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
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Competitive remuneration package
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27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
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15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
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Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
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Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
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Season ticket loans of public transport
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Access to Benenden Health Insurance
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EAP counselling through Health Assured
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Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
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Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Closing Date: 7 August 2024
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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an experienced EA/PA to join us as our Executive Assistant to our Executive Directors of Global Programmes for 9 months.
Please note: We are happy to consider this role as either Full Time or Part Time (minimum of 3 days/21 hours per week).
About us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, make sure their unique needs are met and help their voices to be heard – particularly those who might be discriminated against, including girls and children with disabilities.
About the role
As the Executive Assistant to our 2 Interim Executive Directors of Global Programmes you will work at the highest levels of the organisation to assist the Executive Directors and the Global Programmes Senior Leadership Team, as well as the Division Operations Department in driving operational delivery.
You will develop and provide a proactive, comprehensive and supportive administration and information service, as well as engaging with people across different teams in the Global Programmes division to support change initiatives and projects when relevant.
In this role, you will:
- PA Support: Planning the Director's diary in line with agreed priorities, initiating and arranging external and internal meetings, handling and prioritising requests for the Directors' time, ensuring relevant papers are available, and follow up actions are seen through. Coordinating the Director's travel arrangements for overseas programme visits and meetings, ensuring that all necessary arrangements / paperwork have been completed. Acting as key point of contact for external and internal enquiries on behalf of the GPD as needed.
- Team Support: Coordinating the effective functioning of the Global Programmes Management and Senior Leadership teams. This will include planning and coordinating meetings; agendas; producing and distributing relevant papers, including the preparation of papers for the Executive Leadership Team and the Board, as well as for the Directors' group discussions in liaison with the Chief Executive's office.
- Internal Communications: Liaising with the Chief Executive, Directors, Trustees and their assistants to facilitate meetings and the flow of information. Building relationships with staff at all levels including divisional and departmental EAs, Team Coordinators, Directors and Senior Managers to problem-solve, negotiate and facilitate on a wide range of issues and ensure tasks are delegated from the Director. Support on the delivery of our Monthly Global Programmes newsletter and Global Programmes divisional meetings as needed.
- Project Management: Working with the Head of Planning, Performance & Operations and the wider Global Programmes Leadership Team to provide project support to key divisional initiatives where relevant.
- Other: in agreement with the Head of Planning, Performance & Operations and the GPD, to perform other responsibilities as may be required from time-to-time to ensure the smooth running of the division and department and to deputise for colleagues as required.
About you
We are looking for candidates who recognise the importance of the EA function and take genuine satisfaction from organising and supporting others.
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Senior PA/EA experience in a corporate head office environment or INGO.
- A high level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and databases).
- Excellent organisation and administration skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others.
- Professional and calm with the ability to think and react quickly in an ever-changing environment, and the ability to meet challenging deadlines while maintaining a rigorous attention to detail.
- Ability to work flexibly and to manage own workload, often making judgements without close supervision.
- Good relationship-building skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with proven ability to tailor communications and adapt style to different voices and audiences.
- Ability to be proactive and show initiative with demonstrable ‘can do' approach to work.
- Commitment to support cross organisational initiatives and team working and understanding of how to contribute to these.
- Discretion and confidentiality.
- Excellent time management skills and experience of complex diary management. The post-holder will need to manage their own time well, and the time of the Executive Director.
- Commitment to Save the Children UK's goals, mission, values and approach.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Job purpose and background
The Physiological Society, whose purpose is to support the science, teaching and understanding of physiology, has a growing family of both hybrid and Open Access journals. These journals are given support by our publishing partners. The journals publish important advances in our knowledge of physiology that increase our understanding of how our bodies function in health and disease. They are highly regarded in the international physiological community. Between them, the journals have published the work of over 40 Nobel Prize winners, among them Sir Alan Hodgkin, Sir Andrew Huxley, and Sir Bernard Katz.
Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Editorial Assistant will provide vital support to the publishing team. Duties are varied, including editorial board administration, compiling and reporting journal statistics, updating websites, promoting content via social media, videos, coordinating peer review, and general office administration. This is an exciting time to join a busy, diverse and agile team within The Physiological Society.
The ideal candidates will have have an undergraduate degree, preferably in a life science. They will be keen to learn and willing to apply themselves to every aspect of the role. With an analytical approach to data collection and analysis, they will have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
For full details of the role, please refer to the full job description attached. Applications include a tailored cover letter and an up to date CV.
Please do not apply if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable application for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within.
Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable
To find out more about what we do, our values and our generous benefits please visit our website.
About the Role
Reporting to our Operations Manager in the Investment Team this role plays an important part in supporting SIBs Investment Team in delivering funding programmes (grants and loans) to charities and social enterprises. As a member of the operations team the role will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Investment Team.
The role holder will support the day-to-day delivery of funding programmes, including dealing with initial enquiries from our customers, providing support to our Relationship Managers (internal and external) throughout the customer journey, and providing administrative support to the team.
We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, organised, and has good attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and a desire to support our customers throughout their customer journey. We require someone who is able to manage a varied workload, and keen to contribute to the delivery of our funding programmes.
Key responsibilities
1. Manage relevant email inboxes and respond to enquiries using guidance notes and signposting queries where relevant.
2. Generate, check, validate and send offer documents to customers.
3. Carry out subsidy and due diligence checks and maintain accurate records.
4. Work with the Operations and Relationship Managers to check and authorise payment requests, ensuring all conditions have been satisfied (grants team only).
5. Set up customer monitoring records, send monitoring requests, complete monitoring records and close grant/ loan cases (as required).
6. Carry out audit sampling of grant/ loan cases (as required).
7. Respond to requests for information and produce regular management information reports for the team.
8. Prepare, review and format reports and papers, including for Grant Panels and Senior Management Team.
9. Be responsible for the minutes of Grant Committees, recording decisions taken, pursue actions and report on matters arising (grants team only).
10. Keep customer Salesforce details (e.g. contact details) and SharePoint files and folders (e.g. bank details, signatories, end of grant report tracking) up to date and accurate (as required).
11. Keep fund Salesforce (e.g. reports) and SharePoint files and folders (e.g. fund information, guidance docs) up to date and accurate.
12. Maintain administrative systems to support the on-going efficient and effective running of the team and ensure they are reviewed and updated if needed.
13. Provide administrative and other support to members of the team.
14. Support the operations team with the setup of new funds and the update of established fund policies, procedures and templates (as required).
15. Provide cover for the Operations Manager and the other Investment Team Assistant when they are on leave, and to provide cover for other operations team tasks as required.
16. Ensure that all work factors in customer needs and where possible improves the experience for them.
17. Work within the organisation's values, principles and processes to achieve operational excellence.
18. Adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.
19. Support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.
20. Support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.
21. In agreement with line manager, undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.
Core competencies
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to organise and manage a variable workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to both obtain and convey complex information over the telephone and email.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, work flexibly and willingness to learn new skills.
- Good team player with willingness to assist others but also the ability to work independently.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion, and customers.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills that can be adapted for a variety of audiences.
- Experience reviewing invoices and other financial documentation e.g. to determine evidence of spend.
Desirable competencies
The following skills are desirable but not a requirement for this role and therefore will not impact on interview process.
- Experience using Salesforce.
- Experience of conducting due diligence checks and reviewing legal documentation.
- Understanding of social investment and/or grantmaking.
- Good report writing skills.
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation to get cycling? The Bikeability Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Assistant to create engaging and inspiring website and newsletter content for parents and carers across England. We are looking for a proactive, highly-organised individual with attention to detail to join our friendly, remote team in the UK.
About the Bikeability Trust
Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme. It helps children learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on today’s roads. More than 5 million children have received Bikeability cycle training since 2007.
The Bikeability Trust runs the Bikeability programme for Active Travel England and the Department for Transport. We want to give everyone the confidence to cycle and enjoy this skill for life.
About the role
The Communications Assistant will support the communications team with the maintenance and management of our website, parent/carer newsletters and other communications. You will communicate clearly with a range of B2C audiences, predominantly parents/carers and schools. You will understand how to convey important information in a concise and engaging way, with excellent attention to detail. You will support the wider communications team to respond to enquiries, assist with administration of events, and use monitoring tools to provide insight and measurement of success.
You will be responsible for
- Maintaining and updating all content on the Bikeability website
- Creating and co-ordinating Bikeability Club newsletters and associated content for parents/carers
- Creating innovative, engaging and accessible content
- Liaising with colleagues, the industry and general public to share stories and case studies
- Assisting with the organisation and administration of events (virtual and face to face) e.g. conferences, webinars and visits.
- Responding to enquiries and providing excellent customer service
- Using monitoring tools to provide insight and measurement of communication activities
- Provide administrative support to communications team, as required
You will bring the following to our team
- Experience of creating, updating and maintaining website content, using Wordpress or similar
- Experience of creating informative and motivating newsletter content, using Campaign Monitor or similar
- Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and easy-to-understand manner
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confidence working both in a team and in a remote environment
What we offer
- Salary of up to £24,150 per annum, pro rata, dependant on experience
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave, pro rata (including public holidays)
- Free Bikeability cycle training
- Remote home working, including all equipment
- Flexible working hours
- Quarterly communications team away days and bi-annual all team away days (expenses paid)
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you’re a self-starter with an eye for detail and a flair for comms, we want to hear from you!
We’re hiring a Communications Assistant to play a critical role in LICC’s skilled and enthusiastic Communications Team, helping it deliver its day-to-day responsibilities and contributing to the growth and impact of LICC’s mission.
The successful candidate will get stuck in with a wide range of tasks including web and email design and build, social media content generation and management, podcast management, press office activity, and more.
The Communications Team exists to ensure LICC’s vision and offering are clearly communicated both to those who already follow us and to new strategic audiences. As Communications Assistant, you’ll help thousands of Christians discover how God is working through them in their everyday lives – and play a key role in connecting them to resources and training that will equip them to make a difference with Jesus right where they are.
This is a part-time (two days per week), fixed-term, maternity cover role, running from September 2024 to August 2025. It can be fulfilled remotely, though the post-holder may choose to work in LICC’s central London office if they wish. If the post-holder is working remotely, they will be required to attend the office at least one Tuesday per month. The role’s hours can be distributed flexibly across the week; however, due to the schedule of work required, the post-holder must be able to work on Thursday afternoons.
We’re catalysing a movement that inspires people to live as disciples of Jesus – whatever they do, whoever and wherever they are
Are you looking for a role that will change the future of Brain Tumour Research in the UK? If you’re excited to take on such a key position, then Communication Officer is the role for you.
Position: Communications Officer
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes. We offer a hybrid working model, where team members are expected to be in the office for a minimum of three days per week.
Salary: £35,00 per annum, pro rata
Contract Maternity Cover
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, death in service policy, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.
About the Role
At Brain Tumour Research, we are looking for a Communications Officer to join our Marketing and Communications team, as well as giving assistance to our fundraising team, as they drive to meet remarkable income targets. We would like to hear from anyone with experience working in communications and a passion to make a difference for brain tumour patients and their loved ones.
This is an amazing chance for an individual to become a pivotal figure in one of the most advanced and exciting fundraising charities in the UK. Through this role, you will develop your skills and knowledge as Communications Officer, gaining experience of working with a contact management system. Your day will involve creating captivating content for our website and newsletters for our different audiences as well as establishing different models that will encompass many who are in support of the charity.
About You
If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Communications professional looking to further their career, whilst making a difference at one of the most innovative and ambitious medical research funding charities in the UK as a Communications Officer.
Do you have:
- Demonstrable excellence in copywriting and editorial skills
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, media communications or a related field, or similar professional level of experience of at least two years
- Understands importance of brand and producing powerful and engaging content that delights and inspires our loyal supporters
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
Closing Date: August 4th 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Digital Communications Coordinator, Media Officer, Marketing and Communications Assistant, Multimedia Officer, Fundraising, Project Support Officer, Content Creator, PR and Media Assistant.
No agencies please.
We are looking for a talented Communication and Marketing Assistant to join our fantastic team – and to help us continue to grow so we can change more lives across Wales.
This is a new role that will support the growth of Community Foundation Wales and the implementation of our marketing and communications strategy.
You will assist in creating compelling content and capturing diverse and compelling stories from our grantees and donors, helping the Head of Communication and Marketing to communicate the importance of our work and share its impact to help grow the reach and brand awareness of Community Foundation Wales.
From research to creation to publishing, you will work with the Head of Communication and Marketing to produce engaging and inspiring content and stories that will engage Community Foundation Wales’s key audiences.
You will help organise events and external meetings with our stakeholders that will help us to connect and build our supporter base.
This post requires someone who is eager to take on a degree of responsibility and wants to develop their creative skills. The ideal candidate will enjoy variety and be a self-starter with excellent organisational skills who is keen to learn.
You will ideally be able to work in English and in Welsh, helping us to share stories and communicate with supporters across all of Wales.
Key Skills and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience working in a communications, marketing or digital marketing role.
- Experience of using social media in a professional context and working knowledge of the different types of social media and their best use.
- Experience of editing websites, using content management systems such as WordPress.
- Creative, with an eye for design and layout.
- A high level of IT competency.
- A great communicator and writer, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
- Appetite and willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- The ability to speak and write in Welsh. We are a bilingual organisation and the ability to work in Welsh would be a strong advantage for a candidate with all the skills and experience we are seeking.
- Experience of using Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience of using design platforms such as Canva to produce digital assets.
- Basic video editing skills using apps such as CapCut.
- Experience of using e-newsletter software such as Mailchimp, or equivalent.
- Experience of working in the third sector.
Rydym yn chwilio am Gynorthwyydd Cyfathrebu a Marchnata talentog i ymuno â’n tîm gwych – ac i’n helpu i barhau i dyfu fel y gallwn newid mwy o fywydau ledled Cymru.
Mae hon yn rôl newydd a fydd yn cefnogi twf Sefydliad Cymunedol Cymru a gweithredu ein strategaeth farchnata a chyfathrebu.
Byddwch yn cynorthwyo i greu cynnwys cymhellol a chasglu straeon amrywiol gan ein grantïon a’n rhoddwyr, gan helpu’r Pennaeth Cyfathrebu a Marchnata i gyfleu pwysigrwydd ein gwaith a rhannu ei effaith i helpu i dyfu cyrhaeddiad ac ymwybyddiaeth brand o Sefydliad Cymunedol Cymru.
O ymchwil, i greu, i gyhoeddi, byddwch yn gweithio gyda’r Pennaeth Cyfathrebu a Marchnata i gynhyrchu cynnwys a straeon diddorol ac ysbrydoledig a fydd yn ennyn diddordeb cynulleidfaoedd allweddol Sefydliad Cymunedol Cymru.
Byddwch yn helpu i drefnu digwyddiadau a chyfarfodydd allanol gyda’n rhanddeiliaid a fydd yn ein helpu i gysylltu ac adeiladu cefnogaeth.
Mae’r swydd hon yn gofyn am rywun sy’n awyddus i ysgwyddo rhywfaint o gyfrifoldeb ac sydd eisiau datblygu eu sgiliau creadigol. Bydd yr ymgeisydd delfrydol yn mwynhau amrywiaeth ac yn hunan-ddechreuwr gyda sgiliau sefydliadol rhagorol sy’n awyddus i ddysgu.
Yn ddelfrydol, byddwch yn gallu gweithio yn Saesneg ac yn Gymraeg, gan ein helpu i rannu straeon a chyfathrebu â chefnogwyr ledled Cymru gyfan.
Y person yr ydym yn chwilio amdano:
Profiad, gwybodaeth a sgiliau hanfodol
- Addysgwyd i lefel gradd, neu brofiad cyfatebol yn gweithio mewn rôl cyfathrebu, marchnata neu farchnata ddigidol.
- Profiad o ddefnyddio'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol mewn cyd-destun proffesiynol a gwybodaeth weithredol am y gwahanol fathau o gyfryngau cymdeithasol a'u defnydd gorau.
- Profiad o olygu gwefannau, gan ddefnyddio systemau rheoli cynnwys fel WordPress.
- Creadigol, gyda llygad am ddylunio a chynllun.
- Lefel uchel o gymhwysedd TG.
- Cyfathrebwr ac awdur gwych, gyda lefel uchel o sylw i fanylion.
- Sgiliau trefnu ardderchog gyda'r gallu i flaenoriaethu.
- Parodrwydd a pharodrwydd i ddysgu sgiliau newydd.
- Y gallu i weithio'n annibynnol ac fel rhan o dîm.
Profiad, gwybodaeth a sgiliau dymunol
- Y gallu i siarad ac ysgrifennu yn Gymraeg. Rydym yn sefydliad dwyieithog a byddai'r gallu i weithio yn y Gymraeg yn fantais gref i ymgeisydd gyda'r holl sgiliau a phrofiad rydym yn chwilio amdanynt.
- Profiad o ddefnyddio Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Profiad o ddefnyddio llwyfannau dylunio fel Canva i gynhyrchu asedau digidol.
- Sgiliau golygu fideo sylfaenol gan ddefnyddio apiau fel CapCut.
- Profiad o ddefnyddio meddalwedd e-gylchlythyr fel Mailchimp, neu gyfwerth.
- Profiad o weithio yn y trydydd sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In the role of Personal Assistant (PA) you will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees as they lead Church Army forward. You will be a trusted and valued colleague who will help the CEO to make the most impact with their time by managing a busy diary, multiple projects and tasks with a flexible approach to the role and an ability to respond to needs as they present.
Initially, you will be working with the interim CEO, Jude Davis. Church Army are currently recruiting for a new permanent CEO which is why we are recruiting for a new PA now so that they can learn about the role and get settled in so that when the new CEO is appointed you will be able to support them from their first day in the role.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide a highly efficient and confidential administrative service to the CEO.
- To coordinate events and meetings that sit within the CEO’s Office.
- To optimise the working potential of the Chief Executive Office team through the effective organisation of time, information and resources.
- To provide a highly efficient and confidential administrative service to the Board of Trustees.
- To liaise when required with the CA Patron and patrons of individual projects.
- To provide a highly efficient and confidential administrative service to the President and Vice Presidents.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of diary management of senior colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal skills to be able to deal with a range of people and positions on the phone and face to face.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- Basic knowledge of GDPR.
- Confidence in using IT.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Minute taking skills, or willingness to learn effective minute taking skills.
BENEFITS:
Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.
- WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.
- LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.
- Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (total 33 days)
Occupational Requirement: None. However, due to the nature of this post we do require the successful candidate to be in sympathy with, and have respect for and behave in a way that reflects, Church Army vision, values and ethos.
DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
A4S was established by HM King Charles III in 2004, when he was The Prince of Wales, to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual. Today we work with leading CFOs, finance managers, business schools, regulators, standard setters and more, to drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy.
The Personal Assistant will provide professional diary, business and administrative support to four roles - the Executive Director of Knowledge and Learning, the Director of the CFO Programme, the Director of Capital Markets and Fundraising, and the Head of Europe and Global Reporting Lead (‘the principals’).
Responsibilities of the role will include:
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Plan and co-ordinate the principals’ diaries, arranging meetings and calls, and helping to prioritise time.
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Manage logistics for meetings, ensuring agendas, briefs and papers are prepared, as appropriate.
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Monitor email traffic, ensuring the principals’ email inboxes are prioritised and highlighting urgent emails for action.
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Organize the logistics and travel arrangements for overseas business trips undertaken by principals.
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Arrange logistics for meetings and workshops, including liaising with attendees and their PAs, and circulating papers.
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Attend meetings, take minutes as required and produce documentation in a timely manner.
Download the full job description attached to this vacancy.
About you
You will have administrative support experience and previous PA/Secretariat experience, including responsibility for diary management for multiple principals concurrently. You will have a proven ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines and have excellent organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and proven experience of engaging with a wide range of people at all levels in a professional capacity are essential. Candidates must also demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and be comfortable working with various new IT systems and software.
Interest in sustainability, business, and/or finance, as well as knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems and European languages other than English, would be an advantage.
Further specifications are available in the full job description.
About us
A4S offers a competitive range of benefits, a good work-life balance, employee growth and development, and a vibrant organizational culture.
You’ll join a small team of about 45, who are based primarily in and around London. You’ll interact and work with most of your colleagues and stay in the loop on the full extent of our programmes. We value our people, and strive for a collaborative, supportive and non-hierarchical structure.
Our dedicated office is in Mindspace Shoreditch- a vibrant, modern and dog-friendly co-working space which hosts weekly events including brunches, after-work socials and the occasional ping pong evening! We also organize our own team lunches, park days and away days - with team volunteering days also on the horizon.
Benefits
The benefits outlined below are specific to UK employees, however, we strive to provide similar benefits for staff in other locations.
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25 days leave, increasing by one day every year to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time roles).2.
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Up to 5 days per year for volunteering.
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BUPA private medical insurance which covers GP virtual consultations, hospital treatment, cancer treatment, mental health treatment and more. This is available from the beginning of employment and covers pre-existing conditions.
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A 7.5% employer pension contribution, with a 2.5% minimum contribution from the employee.
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WeCare membership, providing you and your family or cohabiting partner with access to 24/7 medical consultations, mental health support, guidance on legal and financial issues, and more.
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Death in service and income protection insurance.
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Perkbox membership, offering: generous discounts across everyday spending, wellness and fitness, restaurants, gifts, travel, and more; Perkbox Medical, through which you can book virtual GP appointments and receive prescriptions; and a wellness hub with content covering nutrition, workouts and meditation.
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Flexible working arrangements – both in terms of location and core hours (subject to agreement and role-dependent, but never unreasonably refused)
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A ‘cycle to work’ scheme.
To apply
You can find the full job description attached below – please read this carefully before applying.
Please complete the application form by clicking 'apply' below, submitting both your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages as attachments where prompted. Please specify in your cover letter where you first heard about this position (eg Linkedin, Charity Job, Escape the City, A4S webpage etc.).
We value a diverse and inclusive team, and we know that studies have shown that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you are excited about this role but your past experience isn’t an exact match, we encourage you to apply and let us know what you can bring to it and A4S. You may be the right person for this job, or for future opportunities.
Applicants should be able to show an understanding of A4S and its programmes, and outline what they can bring to the role.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider applicants with Graduate or HPI visas that have at least 18 months remaining for permanent roles. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
For more guidance on applying to A4S, please see ‘Tips for your application to A4S’ attached to this vacancy.
General Administrative Assistant
The successful candidate will work within the admin team closely supporting the training managers and coordinators to deliver high quality training. This will include general admin and reception tasks. Providing office cover including the monitoring of shared email accounts, electronic filing, and data collection as well as working closely with the training managers and coordinators to deliver high quality training. Focusing on our customers and promoting the growth of the training programme.
Key Responsibilities:
To support the delivery of the annual training programme of the BPF
- Assist in the receiving and responding to general enquiries, signposting to relevant TM & TC or to other BPF staff as appropriate.
- Assist in the formatting and distribution of annual programmes, handbooks and all training related documents as directed.
- Assist in the setting up of zoom and teams’ meetings.
- Work with the librarians and the admin team on gathering reading lists in a timely and productive manner.
- Collating feedback from trainees and seminar leaders for distribution as directed
- Assist in maintaining trainee records.
- Processing purchase orders and supporting claimants with queries.
Support the application process for the training programmes
- Answer queries and directing customers to information, events and advisors.
- Assist in processing training applications and enquiries. Gathering and collating information, e.g. chasing references, DBS checks, etc.
- Arranging interviews and appointments
General support to the team and the wider organisation
- Checking shared email accounts such as the enquires and room bookings addresses.
- Making room bookings as requested.
- Printing of daily schedules and weekly room bookings
- Ordering supplies
- supporting trainers in setting up screens and IT equipment.
- General office cover
- Working collaboratively with the whole bpf staff to ensure the smooth running of all bpf training and membership activities.
- Being part of the office duty system.
- Adhere to bpf policies and procedures.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Good level of general education.
Experience
- Some experience in an administration role, preferably in a client/customer-facing training or education environment.
- Knowledge of higher education or professional healthcare training, in relation to psychotherapy or counselling an advantage.
- Experience of working with a purchase order system desirable but not essential.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes.
- Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Able to work independently and be proactive as well as able to exercise judgement about when to draw on colleagues’ expertise and ask for assistance.
- Methodical with good attention to detail.
- Able to use initiative and continue to think under pressure when faced with sensitive interactions.
- Ability and commitment to maintain strict confidentiality.
A DBS check will be undertaken by the bpf.
Benefits of working with us
- Competitive salary
- Pension
- Substantial annual leave entitlement, plus bank holiday
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to travel loan facility
- Friendly colleagues and pleasant office environment, close to the Tube
The bpf is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
The bpf is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding immigration status.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this role please visit our website. You will need to complete an application form (available to download on the vacancy page of our website) togethe with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words and return it return itdirectly to the bpf:
Closing Date: Sunday 11 August 23:59.
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The Supporter Relations Team plays a pivotal role in building relationships with our supporters and assisting our fundraising team to raise vital funds that will support our mission to beat blood cancer within a generation. The main purpose of this role is to deliver excellent customer service to our supporters from the beginning of their journey with Blood Cancer UK. Our processes need to be as efficient and effective as possible to get the best from our supporters.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. The post holder will take responsibility to help build lasting relationships with our supporters through written and verbal communication and ensure efficient administration of donations and maintaining accurate data on our CRM system.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Communications and Media Officer to help us deliver high quality communications products and raise the profile of our work in the media.
You might already be a Communications Officer who is looking to move into the charity sector, or an experienced Communications Assistant who is looking for your next challenge. If you share our passion for great communications, particularly using your skills to communicate impact clearly to different audiences, we want to hear from you.
Based in our busy Communications team, you will be responsible for helping to increase Impetus’ brand visibility and engage our audiences effectively, for example:
- Working across all our teams, gathering information to help write and produce flagship Impetus collateral to help bring in more income from donors.
- Writing up case studies and collecting insights from our Investment team and charity partners for use across all our audiences and channels.
- Engaging journalists with our work and policy insight.
Day-to-day you might be monitoring the news media for reactive and proactive opportunities to talk about our work, or talking to charity leaders about the value of the support that Impetus gives them and translating this for our donor audience.
We are looking for someone who shares our ambition and can help keep us on top of emerging trends in the communications world.
This is an exciting time to join a rapidly growing organisation. Your work will have a tangible impact on tackling the barriers that hold back young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
About the team
The Communications team at Impetus is a friendly, creative team that punches above its weight. Sitting alongside our brilliant Policy colleagues within the wider Public Affairs team we are passionate about communicating Impetus’ work with clarity, in a way that resonates with our audiences, and increases our influence and impact.
As Impetus embarks on a new five-year strategy, we are putting strategic communications at the heart of the delivery of our ambitious plans, and are growing our Communications team to help us do this.
Key responsibilities:
- Working across all teams in Impetus to support with information gathering, writing and production of flagship Impetus collateral.
- Researching and writing up case studies and insights from the Investment team and charity partners for use across all our audiences and channels.
- Finding and using opportunities to engage journalists with our work and policy insight.
- Drafting press releases, proactive and reactive quotes and keeping the core media briefing document updated.
- Supporting the Events team to raise awareness of our regular fundraising events amongst our donor audience.
- Supporting the HR team to increase the visibility of our recruitment rounds, to help attract great candidates.
- Managing our quarterly ‘communications forums’ – a peer support network for our charity partners’ comms leads.
Person specification
Essential:
- Proven experience in a communications role, particularly in a press office or working in media relations.
- A track record of writing concise and engaging content that resonates with the target audience and presents complex subjects in a clear and compelling way.
- Experience of managing the production of marketing collateral, working across teams and to agreed timescales.
- A familiarity with the news media, and demonstrable experience of developing relationships with journalists.
- An understanding of digital and social media platforms, trends and audience behaviour.
- Collaborative style, able to build great working relationships across an organisation and with partners, working co-operatively as part of a team.
- Ability to manage complex workflows and deliver high-quality outputs on time and to agreed standards.
- Ability to work independently and show initiative.
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable:
- Experience of commissioning content and working in close collaboration with agencies and/or freelancers.
- An understanding of the education and youth employment policy landscape.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative, and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise, and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time, job shares, and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you would like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
Please use the URL link to People ATS ATS to apply.
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
The deadline for applications is 9.00am Monday 29 July 2024.
Interviews:
- First round interviews will take place: w/c 5 August.
- Second round interviews will take place: w/c 12 August.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
If you would like to find out more about this role or have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact recruitment@impetus.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
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We are looking to recruit an Assistant Designer to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,500 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.
Purpose of the Assistant Designer role:
The Assistant Designer will support the Exhibitions and Interpretation department to develop and deliver graphic design across the Museum, working closely with the Designer. They will design both permanent and temporary exhibition graphics, as well as designing wayfinding signage for the Museum sites and supporting wider Museum departments with design requests, such as events marketing materials.
The Assistant Designer will support the delivery of the Museum’s Midlands Development Programme, developing and delivering graphic design for exhibition updates and wayfinding graphics, as well as supporting co-creation activities with local communities.
Key responsibilities of our Assistant Designer include:
- Designing and managing production of exhibition graphics, wayfinding and signage at both Museum sites, including permanent and temporary exhibitions 3
- Supporting Museum departments with graphic design production as required, working closely with the Communications and Marketing, Retail, Learning and Engagement, Visitor Experience and Development teams
- Responding to graphic design helpdesk requests in a timely manner
- Ensuring signage at both public sites is up to date, liaising with the Visitor Experience teams
- Upholding the Museum Style Guide in all graphic design • To ensure that graphic design is accessible for all visitors
- Ensuring all projects are delivered within agreed budgets to defined deadlines to the highest quality standards of display and interpretation
- Testing new ideas and ways of engaging wider audiences with Museum stories and collections through innovative graphic design
What we are looking for in our Assistant Designer:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in graphic design
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and other 3D and 2D design software
- Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members
- Uses experience and knowledge of standard practices, procedures or customs to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice
- Is able to organise own activities to deliver to expected standards and targets.
- Demonstrates pro-activity in seeking opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and experience within own area
- Understands the Museum’s purpose, vision and strategic objectives, and how their own role, their team and other teams within the Museum, supports their achievement.
Closing date for applications: 11 August 2024
Interviews will take place on: 21 August 2024
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!
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Are you looking for a varied and exciting role where no two days will be the same? Epilepsy Society - the UK’s leading epilepsy medical research charity is looking for a creative and talented Communications Manager for a six-month period.
A bit about the role
Through the development and management of content, you will play a critical role in raising awareness and the profile of our medical and research expertise, increase our level of support and subsequently generate income.
The nature of our work means that we have many amazing stories to tell. It will be your responsibility to tell them in the most compelling way. You will use a suite of mediums including video, print, audio, email and web.
As the charity's in-house news outlet, you will work on stories with the medical team, care service managers, the channel team, the Head of External Affairs and Helpline and Information Manager, freelance graphic designers and printers.
Some information about us
Epilepsy Society’s Vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We want everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible. We set out to make a difference to every person affected by epilepsy whatever their background, however seriously it impacts on their life, and whether they have the condition themselves or are close to someone with epilepsy.
What we offer
We offer a generous holiday allowance (27 days plus bank holidays), with the ability to buy and sell annual leave, a generous Employee Referral Scheme, length of service awards, access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers, a staff recognition scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities.
We also have a generous group pension scheme, life assurance and an employee assistant programme (with confidential helpline with any support you might need).
On-site, there is plenty of free car parking, a Café and beautiful grounds to work in and be surrounded by.
The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.)
If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so by uploading your CV and covering letter. Your covering letter must explain how you meet the specifications of the role and why you would like to work at Epilepsy Society.
An DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed.
Please see the attached recruitment pack for the full job description.