About Imkaan

Imkaan is a UK-based, Black feminist organisation. We are the only national second tier ‘by and for’ women's organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls i.e. women and girls which are defined in policy terms as Black & ‘Minority Ethnic’ (BME).

The organisation has worked for over two decades on issues such as domestic  violence, forced   marriage   and   ‘honour-based’ violence. We work at local, national and international level, and in partnership with a range of organisations, to improve policy and practice responses to Black and minortised women and girls.

The Imkaan team holds extensive expertise in working around the complexities of violence against women and girls. Our specialist team is made up of Black & minoritised women who have been frontline workers, service managers, counsellors, researchers, trainers, policy workers, development workers, and group-work facilitators.

Imkaan works with our members to represent the expertise and perspectives of frontline, specialist and dedicated Black and minoritised women’s organisations that work to prevent and respond to violence  against  women and girls. We deliver a unique package of support which includes: quality assurance; accredited training and peer education; sustainability support to frontline Black and minoritised organisations; and facilitation of space for community engagement and development.

Job role

This post is a maternity cover role and is offered on a 6 month basis with a possibility of an extension. The postholder will work alongside the Executive Director and senior management team to support strategic communications work and deliver on the organisation’s communications strategy.

The postholder will be able to use diverse media including social media in the everyday delivery of the work. The postholder will work across the sector and teams at Imkaan. The post holder should have the ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively contributing to building a good team and organisation environment.

NOTE ABOUT COVID 19

At Imkaan we are currently working under lockdown conditions and are working remotely from home. The postholder will be required to relocate to the office once all COVID 19 measures are lifted.

How To Apply

If you are interested in this post please visit our website to download the application pack. Please send the application pack in Microsoft Word format. This is an ideal opportunity for women interested in working in a dynamic team and who are committed to Imkaan values. 

Closing date: Friday 7th May 2021 at 5:00 pm

Interview date: Friday 21st May 2021

Black and ‘Minority Ethnic’ Women only need to apply (Schedule 9, Part 1, 158 and 159 Equality Act 2010). All posts are subject to a DBS vetting and barring check.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working on an exciting opportunity for a Communications Assistant with a fantastic sustainability organisation. This role will join their expanding communications team and report to the Digital Manager supporting with the organisation exciting projects and deliverables.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with excellent administrative skills. You will have a keen interest in PR with solid social media and digital communications capabilities. You will also have a passion for tackling the climate emergency and a willingness to develop your skills and experience within a busy communications department.

A broad role providing excellent insight into how a global organisations communications team operates, this is a fantastic opportunity for a proven fast learner with real ambition to hit the ground running.

Salary and Benefits: 22,223 offered on a fixed term 1 year contract with potential for extension.

This role is Based in Central London, initially remote due to COVID Restrictions.

To find out more please email a copy of your CV to [email protected] This role will firmly close on Monday 26th April at 8.00am.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Communications Officer helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by developing and implementing integrated communications campaigns which promote, protect, and raise Guide Dogs’ profile amongst key target audiences. In addition, working with Guide Dogs’ brand purpose, contribute to brand awareness and growth.

The role is a wide-ranging and creative and will be required to work closely alongside key stakeholders including a diverse Communications team which has a broad remit consisting of internal communications, national PR and media relations, ambassador and celebrity management, and stakeholder engagement.

This role can be based from London or our Reading Hub with some travel required between both locations.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, and provide help to those with sight loss, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Experience of working within a busy press office and as part of an integrated communications team.
• A track record of identifying, developing, and securing high quality media opportunities which meet strategic objectives and KPIs.
• Experience of bringing our Brand and services to life by telling people’s real-life stories in an engaging, inspiring, and respectful way.
• Ability to build a rapport and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interest and/or experience working in the charity or public sector.
• Experience of working as part of a geographically dispersed organisation.
• Experience of developing and implementing multi-channel, integrated communications plans with measurable KPIs.
• Experience with developing engaging, creative content for owned digital channels.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system does have a time limit, we would advise you to complete your answers and copy and paste into the online form once finalised. Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Remember to refer to the attached job description and candidate pack for more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

The Aga Khan Foundation UK, one of the world’s leading international development organisations, is looking to strengthen its communications, events, and outreach activities to ensure more of AKF’s key audiences engage with us in more ways than ever before. As such, AKF(UK) is looking to hire a creative and highly organised communications and events professional to help support these efforts.

The Events & Communications Officer will work with the Head of Communications to develop a variety of communications materials and deliver an exciting series of online and in-person events to engage and inform existing and new audiences about the work of the Aga Khan Foundation and broader Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The person in this role is expected to have experience of managing online and in-person events and developing visually engaging communications materials.

Events

• Support the development and delivery of high quality and professional online and in-person events in line with AKF (UK)’s strategy to position the Foundation as a thought leader in the international development space and introduce the Foundation to new audiences.

• Develop event briefs to share with key event participants and stakeholders to ensure they are well briefed on events and roles are clearly defined.

• Create and manage Zoom webinars for up to 500 people.

• Run practice sessions for Zoom webinars with speakers to reduce chances of technical issues during events.

• Handle invitations and manage pre-event logistics.

• Develop and design marketing materials for events.

• Ensure events section of the AKF(UK) website is kept up to date.

• Co-ordinate with the Aga Khan Centre events team to ensure rooms for in-person events are booked, serviced appropriately and run smoothly on the day.

• Manage post-event follow up, i.e. thanking participants, sharing requested information with attendees, and evaluation of events.

• Develop working relationships with the Aga Khan Centre, Aga Khan University and Institute of Ismaili Studies events teams to ensure knowledge and awareness of other Aga Khan Centre events and to ensure AKF events leverage these other institutions and vice versa.

• Update and maintain CRM tool and Mailchimp mailing lists and ensure they remain GDPR compliant.

• Update events calendar

Communications

• Support the Programmes & Partnerships team to create visually engaging communications products – briefs, presentations, social media etc - to share with existing or prospective donors, e.g. presentations and brochures.

• Create visually engaging social media content about the work of AKF and AKDN for multiple platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn using a variety of different tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and Canva.

• Schedule social media posts using Falcon scheduling software.

• Develop strong relationships with partner organisations who can help amplify the reach of AKF’s digital content.

• Create presentations using current style guidelines.

• Update existing and design new marketing materials.

• Design other products as needed.

Qualifications

• Events and/or communications qualifications desired.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in managing in-person and online (Zoom) events.

• Advanced skills in event registration tools (e.g. Eventbrite), Mailchimp and CRM tools

• Experience of developing high quality communications materials and knowledge of latest communication platforms, tools, trends and developments.

• Intermediate-advanced Powerpoint skills.

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite desired.

• Knowledge of the international development sector desired.

• Strong writing skills desired.

• Highly organised with strong logistical skills and proven consistent attention to detail.

• Capable of multi-tasking with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to problem solve.

Attributes & Interests

• Friendly and professional manner.

• Ability to work flexibly in terms of working hours in order to support and accommodate events.

• Respectful of diversity other people’s cultures, values, autonomy, and faiths.

• Emotional intelligence.

• Likes getting things done to deadlines and to a high professional standard.

• Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers and beneficiaries of the organisation

I'm eager to speak to a confident, pro-active individual who is passionate about tackling the climate emergency. As Digital Communications Executive you will be responsible for creating, coordinating and promoting exciting and impactful content across all digital channels. You will also work to keep the charity's website up to date through regular content edits and uploads, assisting with the planning and creation of new pages and features.

Together with colleagues across the Communications Team you will work on all aspects of planning, creating and editing creative content, including blogs, website copy, social media, graphics and videos. You will also assist with paid media campaigns, community engagement and theediting and design of promotional and technical materials such as brochures, guides and infographics.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing social media channels, have excellent copywriting and editing skills and the ability to create & edit multimedia content. Knowledge of SEO and experience in editing or maintaining a website is also key.

If you're passionate about digital communications and the environment, please do get in touch for more information!

Please note, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

As part of a small, ambitious team you will be both proactive and reactive, producing engaging content that will help raise the profile of Good Law Project and its work with key audiences. You will be creative, deliver new insights and draw relevant conclusions that will help us influence the debate and turn up the dial on scrutiny. This role will report to our Head of Communications.

Key responsibilities:

• Draft copy to feature on our website and social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

• Manage the Good Law Project Twitter account, with support from Head of Communications.

• Help triage the press inbox and press line. 

• Help draft press releases and comments for media stories.

• Help maintain and build relationships with relevant contacts in media, politics and the third sector.

• Provide briefing materials for key audiences on top lines and angles that emerge out of the information and documents uncovered in the course of our litigation. 

• Weekly and daily monitoring of parliamentary affairs and ad hoc research tasks.

• Provide planning and event management support for Good Law Project public facing and supporter events e.g. panel discussions, workshops and roundtables.

• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the role.

Full Time 35 Hours

The role of a Copywriting and Communications Officer is exciting, collaborative and creative. The Copywriting and Communications Officer sits within the Communications and Marketing Team whose purpose is to lift Mind’s brand; tell our story in a planned, and audience driven way and deliver strategic, life changing communications.

You’ll have an influence on how we develop our communications for print and digital as well as contribute to our tone of voice across a wide variety of channels.

You’ll support with writing and reviewing of content, liaising with teams, and writing high-quality copy to tight deadlines and for a variety of channels (including digital channels). You’ll work from briefs to conceive, develop and produce effective messaging utilising your strong conceptual and copy skills.

You’ll be responsible for editing content for various projects (either in response to briefs and/or as part of projects led by the Comms. And Marketing Team), in according to guidelines and tone of voice, helping shape messaging and storytelling.

Your role as a Copywriting and Communications Officer is to:

• Plan and deliver a wide range of top-notch communications. From developing well thought out integrated communications plans and audience focused messaging you’ll also oversee or deliver a range of communications.
• Provide copy-writing and copy-editing support to projects and campaigns across Mind, promoting a consistent tone of voice and style for Mind’s communications.
• Work collaboratively with teams, ensuring that all copy ideas generated use plain English, adhere to the organisation's editorial and language guidelines and are audience focused - tailoring messages as appropriate to each channel (printed and online, external and internal).
• Proof-read, edit and check spelling and grammar, amending/revising a variety of messages and communications materials, as well as copy for website (as and when needed).

This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the next six months or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please complete an application form addressing how you meet the criteria for the role. Successful candidates will be notified a couple of days before the confirmed interview date of 26th April 2021. Subject to applications received, second interviews may be held the following week.

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

Closing date: 23rd April 2021

Public Law Project (PLP) is looking for a Communications Officer to help increase our reach,
influence, and impact. Is this you? If so, you will be working with teams right across the
organisation to produce content and manage our social and digital channels (including our
website and newsletters). You will also manage the design and production of publications
and support the development of our visual branding.

Part of the role is to evaluate and monitor the impact of communications across all our
platforms and channels, and to support continuous improvement. This will require
confidence across the software appropriate to this. Basic design skills and knowledge of
some Adobe software will be a plus.

You will have excellent communications skills and you will have the ability to distil complex
ideas into compelling, relatable content that is accurate and visually well presented with a
keen eye for detail.

PLP wants to work with the best possible person for this role. To achieve that goal, we can
be flexible. Whilst this post is conceived as a full-time post, part-time hours will also be
considered.

PLP is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We value diversity, we have
a diverse team particularly among women and the LGBT community and we acknowledge
that we currently have an underrepresentation from Black and Asian people compared to our
beneficiaries and within the London-charity sector. We are continuously taking positive
action to improve our diversity and are actively encouraging applicants particularly from
Black, Asian and minority ethnic people and people with disabilities.

We are looking for a passionate, experienced and highly skilled individual who is ready to help us take the next step in our organisational journey! In our attempt to make an even bigger difference in the lives of young people and their families, we recognise the importance of being visible to those who need our services the most. We want to ensure that the nature and impact of our work is captured well and authentically.As the Head of Marketing & Communications, you will oversee our ambitious plans to grow the organisation’s reach and strengthen its brand position within the youth sector in a meaningful and intentional way.

Please download the job specification for more information about this position. If you would like to apply for this role, you MUST complete our application form and send it in no later than 6pm on Thursday 29th April 2021. Good luck!

Communications and Engagement Officer

Salary: £25,500 - £28,560 pa + 6% pension

Employment type: Two Year Fixed Term, 21 hours per week

Location: Haringey

Closing date: Thursday, 22/04/2021, 12 noon

Interviews:  Thursday, 29/04/2021

Do you have excellent communications, community engagement and research experience? Do you have experience of creating content for and maintaining a website, social media channels and engagement skills to reach diverse audiences?

The Bridge Renewal Trust and consortium partners have secured a £750,000 contract to deliver targeted interventions to tackle violence in the Tottenham Hale ward area as part of the GLA Violent Reduction Unit’s flagship My Ends programme.

We are currently recruiting a creative and versatile Communications and Engagement Officer to help develop and deliver a high-impact communications strategy, raising awareness of the service and supporting our community engagement activities.

We are looking for someone who is: creative and innovative; skilled in content development and copywriting for a range of audiences and is able to organise a variety of community engagement events; has good knowledge and experience of engaging diverse communities through different communications channels including face to face and social media.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; and will be proficient in the use of a range of software including MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, Mailchimp and Eventbrite.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff.

To apply, please email your CV with contact details of two referees, a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification and completed equal opportunities monitoring form.

For a full job description, please visit the Bridge Renewal Trust website.

Communications Officer

£15,713 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £27,500 pa)

London WC1

20 hours per week, part-time

As Communications Officer, you will support all aspects of communications, managing the social media output and engagement on behalf of the Association.

This is a varied and exciting role in which you will work closely with the Chief Executive to devise and implement campaigns to promote events, publications and BAPM membership opportunities to healthcare professionals in perinatal care within the UK and internationally.

You will take the lead on the Association’s social media strategy by managing, reviewing and updating the various platforms BAPM uses, creating and developing content for the website and newsletters, whilst managing the Association’s Twitter account.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will maintain a content calendar for BAPM and track relevant analytics, producing reports for the Executive Committee as required. You will also assist the Chief Executive in recruiting and supporting BAPM ambassadors to promote the Association’s work at a regional level.

With a communications background, you should have experience of leading social media campaigns and of producing compelling content for websites. You should also have a demonstrable understanding of Google and social media analytics for measuring success, using these to improve the performance and enhance the impact of content and campaigns.

Degree educated or with equivalent experience, you should have excellent administrative and organisational skills along with first class communication and report writing abilities. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently, whilst also as part of a team, are essential.

The British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM) is a professional association and charity established in 1976 to improve the standard of perinatal care in the UK.  Its members are neonatologists, obstetricians, nurses, midwives and other health professionals who work in practice, teaching and research into all aspects of perinatal medicine.  It is a specialty group of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and has office space at the RCPCH offices in Holborn, London. BAPM is run by a small office team supported by many volunteers.

The BAPM wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the Association is particularly keen to receive applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions all staff are currently working from home.

Please apply early as we may bring the closing date forward should we receive a high volume of applications.:

Closing date: 29 April 2021, 23.59

Initially this is being offered on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The Living Wage Foundation has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Communications Officer. We are looking for an exceptionally motivated and organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-profile communications environment.

The role will support the objectives of the Living Wage Foundation by communicating our work to a wide range of audiences, including senior business leaders and politicians, through a mix of communications channels: social media, media outlets, website and internal communications channels.

The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day social media channels and support the foundation to deliver its media strategy at key campaign moments throughout the year to build awareness of the Living Wage Foundation’s work. The role will work closely with the Campaigns Manager and Communications and Marketing Manager to develop compelling communications in support of our campaigns and wider work.

The role is also responsible for key communications with our network of nearly 7,000 accredited Living Wage Employers, including our monthly newsletters, blogs and case studies to celebrate our network of accredited employers.

The position would suit an applicant with strong written and communication skills, with demonstratable experience of working within either a communications team, busy press office, or media outlet, and a passion for all forms of communication, from digital to traditional media.

For more information on the application process please click on 'Apply' now. 

We welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic groups and those who may need to work flexibly. For full details on the role go to our website.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is at a key turning point in our fight for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. We need to make sure we’re using every channel we have available to connect to both the people we exist to help and the people who have the means to help us achieve our goals. That’s where you come in.

To make a lasting impact on those we are here for we need people with game-changing skills and an abundance of energy and commitment. This is your chance to be part of a busy communications team that aims to reach, engage, and activate people in our fight for people with cystic fibrosis.

You’ll have a nose for what makes a good story and use your friendly and approachable attitude to work with colleagues to find the latest news to share on our social channels, in the media and internally.

We’re looking for someone who’s not afraid to push the boundaries with old and new communication channels, embraces change and is happy to explore new ways of engaging our audiences. Someone who understands the challenges of rare medical conditions, the charitable landscape and the shift in the media industry.

A master juggler, you’ll have experience of working in a busy communications team, sourcing, creating and delivering content across all social media platforms.

You’ll work closely with our fundraising team to help us tell the stories of the amazing people who support us and alongside the marketing team you’ll ensure content is compelling and engaging. Most importantly, you’ll create opportunities for people with cystic fibrosis to be involved in the work that we do.

Benefits include 30 days annual leave, flexible working and opportunities for learning and development.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from people with cystic fibrosis, disabled people, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and LGBTQI candidates.

Communications & Media Relations Advisor

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a ground-breaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations working together to improve the lives of workers in international supply chains. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communication and Media Relations professional to help maximise the impact of ETI’s work by leading on ETI’s corporate communications and media relations as part of an integrated approach that positions ETI on key issues.

We are seeking someone who can help to promote understanding, awareness and build wider support for ETI within its membership and beyond.

The ideal candidate should have a substantial communications experience including writing and editorial, media relations, marketing and social media and proven experience in developing and delivery communications strategies with evidence of measurable impact. We are also looking for someone with experience of leading the development and delivery of effective stakeholder engagement and solid track record of successfully implementing communications initiatives using a range of tools and techniques.

This is a full-time post with a salary of between £40,680 - £51,674 plus benefits.

Please be aware that due to current restrictions we are working remotely. The office will reopen in line with the governmental advice.

Why join ETI?

• Great people!

• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays + office closed over Christmas

• 13 weeks of contractual sick pay

• Flexible working hours and central London location

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 7% Pension Contribution

• Enhanced maternity(90% pay for first 20 weeks) and paternity leave(full pay for 6 weeks)

• Staff Union Representatives

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to work

• Childcare vouchers

• Staff social

To apply please visit our website and complete application form.

Closing date for applications: 2nd May 2021