You will take responsibility for successfully managing the LFS brand to increase reputation by engaging key audiences and reinforce brand values. An important part of the role is to provide best practice advice and partner with colleagues across the organisation with communications activities. This role also involves being the custodian of the LFS brand and develop campaigns, supported by the Multimedia Content Producer and in collaboration with the Marketing team.

The post holder will play a key role in managing the School’s brand voice and tone and communicating through internal and external facing initiatives and will work closely with leadership teams, and key functions across the organisation to build and advance LFS’s brand and reputation by supporting the strategy and execution of internal and external communications channels.

This role will be responsible for conveying our brand messages to external audiences whilst also partnering with colleagues for internal communications in the creation, adaptation and delivery of company level communication. The ideal candidate must be an exceptional communicator (written and oral) and storyteller with strong business acumen, and the ability to influence. We need someone with the expertise and experience to run measurable and creative communications campaigns to take this work to the next level. If this sounds like you, please do get in touch.

For further details about the role please visit our website where you can download a copy of the job description, person specification, our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form.

We offer a highly competitive staff benefits package including 30 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff), employer matched contributory pension scheme (4%), season ticket and hardship loan schemes, up to 18 days professional development leave per academic year (pro rata for part-time staff), cycle to work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete an anonymous application form plus the Equalities monitoring form and email it to HR by 10am on Friday 10 December 2021. Interviews will take place w/c 13 December 2021.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of their ongoing right to live and work in the UK.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we especially encourage applications from people who identify as disabled and/or identify as LGBTQIA, black, Asian or are from minority ethnic backgrounds as these groups are under-represented at all levels of staff at LFS.

The Job Context: The Head of Marketing, Comms & PR will work directly with the CEO as a key member of the SMT. The candidate will take lead responsibility for development and implementation of the marketing and communication strategy.

The Organisation: Best Beginnings is a national charity established to help give every child in the UK the best start in life and reduce inequalities in outcomes. We aim to improve the health, wellbeing and life-chances of young children of all backgrounds, with a firm focus on tackling inequalities. We forge partnerships and collaborate with parents, local communities, front-line professionals, service providers, professional bodies, academics and policymakers to create, disseminate and evaluate innovative interventions and drive positive change

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a marketing and communication strategy for the organisation, in collaboration with CEO and the Senior Management Team (SMT).
• Lead strategic communications to drive the impact of our campaigns and messaging, grow our profile and increase our influence.
• Take responsibility for our overall communications strategy and planning and delivery all our digital activities and the positioning of our brand.
• Working with the SMT and relevant peers and teams like Fundraising, Delivery, Evaluations & Policy, Digital and Engagement to ensure their marketing and communications plans are created and delivered effectively.
• With a strong Editorial eye, develop and execute the delivery of presentations, videos, written content and infographics in line with current and upcoming projects
• Lead and develop a team to ensure all details are covered and that there is complete consistency and polish across all comms & marketing streams from the bottom up.
• Provide leadership and direction across member and volunteer engagement, ensuring good collaboration and consistent messaging.
• Manage the relationship with outsourced agencies where applicable and ensure they are fully briefed and aligned with the organisational goals and message.
• Bring innovation and best practice to your role, blending creative thinking with organisational operations and strategy.
• Optimise process within the wider marketing team, evaluate and implement new tools to drive efficiencies and maximise returns on campaigns.
• Bring digital product marketing experience to the team to ensure the app and technical team are supported in their communications and delivery.
• Work closely with the CEO and COO to raise the profile of the team via thought leadership opportunities, keynote speeches, awards, events, articles etc.

Job Title: Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns 

Salary: £63,000 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours

Type of Employment: 6 month fixed-term contract  

Dept and Location: Marketing and Communications, Head Office, London W1T 

Line Manager:  Director of Marketing and Communications 

Direct Reports:  2 x PR & Communications Managers, Internal Communications Lead, Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigning 

Main Purpose of the Job 

Teenage Cancer Trust is looking for a confident and determined leader to ensure the voices and experiences of young people with cancer are put firmly, clearly and loudly at the centre of our work and more visibly on the public and political agenda.

This is your opportunity to make a difference to young people facing some of the toughest moments in their lives by leading creative and impactful campaigns to capture hearts and minds, secure attention-grabbing headlines and generate positive change. 

Before Teenage Cancer Trust kicked off in 1990, there was no specialist care and support for young people with cancer. 30 years later, that’s all changed. But, as we emerge from the pandemic, young people with cancer need us more than ever.

That’s where you come in. As Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns, you will be playing a crucial role in helping us to achieve our purpose - ensuring that every young person with cancer has the best treatment, care and support.

You’ll do this by leading high performing teams working across PR, influencing and internal communications.

You’ll ensure we seek out every opportunity to tell our story through the media. From punchy, health sector opinion pieces, to story-led consumer features, you’ll ensure our key audiences are reading, hearing and seeing our work brought to life in creative ways. 

You’ll also be leading our policy, public affairs and campaigns work to influence governments and the NHS to deliver change for - and with - young people with cancer. Understanding and drawing on the lived experiences of young people and harnessing the clinical expertise in our community, you’ll generate compelling cases for change that energise and mobilise our supporters. 

You’ll also help us build an engaged, informed and passionate workforce that is strongly affiliated to our work.

We’re looking for an experienced senior professional who can fulfil the multiple demands of this key role while being a visible and inspiring leader in the Marketing and Communications function and across the wider organisation. 

In return, you’ll experience a motivating and energising role in a charity with a great culture and big ambitions to do all we can for young people with cancer.

*Candidates to be available to start in the new year. 

How to Apply 

Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications to be received by:Wednesday 08th December 

First interviews:                          Tuesday 14th December

Second Stage Interviews:            Friday 17th December 

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.  

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.  In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy

Are you a dynamic, focused and inspiring fundraising leader who could lead a small, motivated team to deliver a step-change in voluntary income to deliver life-saving aid? Can you develop transformational strategic partnerships with philanthropists, private trusts and foundations and corporates to ensure everyone gets the healthcare they need when disasters hit?

A career-defining opportunity to lead the fundraising and communications function of a fast-growing charity delivering frontline medical aid. We are looking for a passionate and skilled individual to drive our voluntary income growth to deliver life-saving emergency healthcare to the world’s most vulnerable people.

UK-Med has an ambitious five-year strategy (you can view it here) and a goal to generate £1 million per year from voluntary sources by 2026 to fund emergency responses and training for health staff. UK-Med’s income is currently primarily statutory and the charity is relatively new to fundraising, however voluntary income has quadrupled year on year for the last three years. Earlier this year the board invested in the team to support the delivery of the 2021-2026 Fundraising and Communications strategy. The new Fundraising and Communications Director will build on the promising foundations laid to deliver an exciting chapter in the charity’s development.

You will be building on significant work already undertaken in all of these areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, determined and passionate individual to make a real difference to people who have their lives impacted by disease outbreaks, disasters and war. Experience in the humanitarian or international development sector is desirable, however a keen interest in global affairs and a commitment to UK-Med’s humanitarian mandate are essential.

This is the perfect opportunity for a senior communications and marketing professional looking for a role with real impact!

Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting CDP's Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) with the recruitment of an exciting Head of Communications and Marketing role.

As the Head of Communications and Marketing you will lead an expanding global team through an exciting phase of further growth, both in size and impact.

Your broad and senior marcomms experience will allow you to lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of a proactive integrated strategy spanning communications, media and digital.

Previous global experience will ensure you consider the complexities of an international audience, enabling you to support and advise the team on utilising appropriate messaging and tone in all SBTi communications.

Drawing on previous transformation experience you'll establish the team ensuring the department is robust and their values are upheld despite major growth.

Your excellent stakeholder management skills will allow you to build relationships internally and externally with complex and senior stakeholders.

Location: London (However can be remote based across the UK)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £61,000 - £75,000

About CDP's Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi): it is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets. It accelerates companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. The initiative has an impressive list of partners such as the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and are growing at an impressive rate.

To find out more please email a copy of your CV and a Supporting Statement to [email protected] Please note this role will firmly close Monday 3rd January 2022 at 8.00am.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Head of Policy, Public Affairs & Communications for Drive Partnership

Employed by Respect on behalf of the Drive Partnership

Reports toDirector of Drive Partnership

Salary £45,628-£49,610 (Point 42-48) pro rata, including ILW

Hours Full time (35 hours) or 4 days (28 hours) per week

Location Hubhub, 20 Farringdon St, London, EC4A 4AB plus flexible homeworking

BenefitsA generous package including 25 days holiday a year, 6% employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme, cycle-to-work scheme

Interviews         The first set of interviews will be held on 12th January 2022 and the second set of interviews will be held on 18th January 2022. 
 

Purpose of role

The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working together to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse.  We seek to change the domestic abuse narrative that asks ‘why doesn’t she leave?’ to ask ‘why doesn’t he stop?’.  Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour. 

We’re having an impact. Our partnership public affairs work has helped build a coalition of experts pressing for change; stimulated a commitment in the new Domestic Abuse Act from Government to publish a perpetrator strategy; stimulated philanthropic and government funding commitments; and brought together leaders from across public sector professions to focus on better holding perpetrators to account.  We are now looking for a new Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications to help the partnership ensure these networks and commitments deliver for victims – improving their safety and reducing the onus on them to do the hard work to keep themselves safe.

As the Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications for the Drive Partnership you will lead our efforts to ensure that those with the ability to make change, because of the funding or policy making role they hold, understand the aims and vision of the Drive Partnership  and what our data, practice expertise and the voice of survivors is telling us about how to stop domestic abuse in the UK. In this role, offered as a fixed term contract until March 2023, you will lead a team of up to three staff, develop our policy influencing capacity and support our national roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to stop domestic abuse. You will also take responsibility for improving our internal communications, enhancing our reputation and supporting communications and relationships across the extensive Drive network of partners and beyond.

You will be an experienced public affairs specialist with a background in policy influencing and have extensive contacts. You will build relationships with and work to support Respect, SafeLives, and Social Finance’s public affairs and comms teams and key audiences across the partnership to enhance our influence, reputation and profile both locally and nationally, and maintain really great relationships with others who currently work on public affairs and policy issues across the Drive network of stakeholders and partners.

You will be joining the Partnership at an important time as we seek to seize the opportunities of a new interest in perpetrators of domestic abuse and ensure new commitments in the DA Act deliver for victims and survivors.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team:

• Black and minoritised people
• Disabled people

We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse.

Key duties and responsibilities 

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Drive Partnerships policy, public affairs and communications functions, working with teams across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, to produce well-argued briefings, reports and other materials that promote the strategic approach and practical activities of the Drive Partnership.
• Lead the reactive policy influencing function, developing position and briefing papers on political issues relevant to the Drive Project and Drive Partnership, such as policy consultations, new legislation, the lead up to and outcomes of local and national elections, key policy forums and the work of Government’s executive agencies
• Work with the Drive, SafeLives, Social Finance and Respect communications teams to develop and deliver Drive Partnerships communications work, keeping our comms strategy and key messages under review and developing them where necessary, growing and nurturing our audiences, managing the team to deliver against key targets.
• Work with the Events Officers across each partnership organisation to produce high quality, impactful events with influencers and key stakeholders, including identifying target audiences and potential event partners
• Lead the Drive Partnership’s political engagement function, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the policy and political arena and supporting the Drive Director and Drive Project Board to engage effectively (and with a sense of relative priority) with senior policymakers (ministers, special advisers, civil servants, commentators and backbenchers with relevance and influence). Ensure effective measurement of and risk management for all policy and stakeholder relations activities
• Lead Drive’s political, policy and sector intelligence-gathering, making sure it informs the Drive Partnership’s strategic and tactical decisions, including regarding appropriate sources of funding which the organisation should bid for
• Contribute to the Drive Partnership strategy and partnership annual impact reports, working closely with the communications and fundraising teams to produce these documents and accompanying communication and handling plans 
• Represent the Drive Partnership at key stakeholder and influencing events, forums and conferences. Respond to external enquiries about Drive’s position on key issues relating to domestic abuse
• Support Drive Partnership staff, as well as Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance Trustees, Associates and Pioneers, to understand Drives work with internal comms. Help to ensure they are also building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, growing  an extensive network of awareness of and support for our work and equipping staff to deliver up to date, key organisational messages
• Provide inspirational leadership to your team, which supports, motivates and challenges them to develop and deliver to a high standard, reflecting the values, aims and principles of the Drive Partnership
• Participate in the leadership of Drive through regular management team meetings
• Ensure staff understand policy developments, political thinking and Government funding streams

General

• In consultation with the Drive Director, and Drive Project Board, identify clear and measurable objectives and KPIs across all areas of activity which demonstrate benefits for reputation, profile and impact. Ensure that evaluation of the programme of activities is carried out regularly
• Set up and maintain close working relationships with colleagues across Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and keep up-to date with external communications priorities through working closely with colleagues
• Attend relevant meetings as required

Person Specification

Experience – essential

• Significant political relations experience, gained in-house or in an agency or political setting
• Significant policy influencing experience, with a record of influencing political decision making
• Experience of creating and delivering, to tight and shifting deadlines, high quality written and oral communications
• Ability to synthesise data, user-voice and evidence to influence policy development and political engagement
• Experience of influencing policy and public affairs through great public-facing communication

Experience – desirable

• Experience of gaining policymaker support for the roll-out of innovative social interventions
• Leading and developing people

Skills

• Strong political understanding and judgement
• Understanding of policymaking in the UK and devolved administrations including local government
• Knowledge and understanding of UK social policy, specifically domestic abuse and child protection policy
• Exceptional policy development and analysis skills
• Exceptional writing skills, both long-form (e.g. briefings, reports) and short-form (e.g. blogs)
• Ability to work at speed, condensing large quantities of information down to compelling, accurate key messages
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, able to use project and programme management tools when appropriate
• Exceptional speaking, presentation and influencing skills

Competencies

• Ability to act as champion for the Drive Partnership
• Presents messages effectively and clearly to various audience
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Confident in the use of data to make effective decisions and as the basis of professional judgement
• Identifies problems early and takes action to avoid or resolve them.
• Works collaboratively to add value
• Seeks to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Supports the restructuring of activities that do not help Drive to achieve its goals or deliver strategic plans
• Commitment to Drive aims, values and practical work, including making victims of domestic abuse safer and developing effective responses to perpetrators of domestic abuse
• Adapts quickly to changing needs of colleagues and stakeholders
• Plans and prioritises work effectively
• Ability to deliver heavy workload on time with a resilient and flexible approach

How to apply

Please download the documents from the Respect website and complete the application form and equality monitoring form, and email by 9 am on 4th January 2022. 

Forms must be received in a Word document format (not PDF). Please note we do not accept CVs. 

If you have not heard back by the interview date, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion.

The new role of 'Head of Communications and Insight' will help to lead a step change in Cranfield Trust's support for the UK charitable sector, raising awareness of the importance of charity management excellence and the Trust’s role as the leading management support organisation for the voluntary sector. 

Cranfield Trust is the leading source of pro bono management support for charities.  Over more than 30 years, we have provided free consultancy and other services to growing numbers of frontline charities.  Lockdown has been a time of innovation and creativity for our team.  We have expanded our range of services, developing a valuable and flexible service offering.  Our current services include: management consultancy, telephone advice, mentoring, peer to peer support, webinars and information resources. 

We have the opportunity to make a much larger contribution to the work of charities by sharing knowledge and insights, gained from deep contact in our work with frontline organisations.

The purpose of the role is to position Cranfield Trust as a leading voice and champion for good charity management and a ‘go to’ organisation for expert knowledge, skills, advice and results for the voluntary sector.  This is a strategic role but, as we are a small organisation, the postholder will need to take a practical role in delivering as well as designing communications strategy. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and leading the delivery of a strategic, integrated communications strategy, across a range of platforms and media including press & PR, digital and social media;
• Developing the Trust’s role as a ‘thought leader’ within the UK charitable landscape, drawing on our considerable practice, data and insights; and,
• As part of the Trust’s leadership team, leading our Communications function, contributing to broader strategy and using our organisational insights to develop the role and activities of the Trust.

The role can be office (Romsey, Hampshire) or home based, with travel for work purposes and to spend time with team members and colleagues in the office as necessary.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead marketing and communications at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). The role requires someone passionate and committed to social justice and the promotion of marginalised voices in global debates.

The Head of Communications and Engagement leads a dynamic team responsible for both our marketing and fundraising communications and our external affairs. The key priority for this role is to align IDS’ centrally coordinated communications and marketing activities with our brand, strategy and vision. They will ensure the excellence of our corporate website and social media platforms, corporate literature, and high-profile IDS events. The post-holder will strengthen our ability to promote cutting-edge research and grow demand for our post-graduate and professional development courses. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to successfully shape the marketing and communications strategy of an international research organisation.

The role is based near Brighton in the UK, requires being on call for occasional out of office hours duties and will involve some international travel.

IDS is committed to eliminating discrimination, and to embedding and supporting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, in our work and in all our activities. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented at IDS.

Welsh Women’s Aid is the national umbrella organisation in Wales for third sector specialist services working to end domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of violence against women. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional woman to join us and lead our Public Affairs and Communication team. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrable their commitment to Welsh Women’s Aid’s ethos and values, and be passionate about ending domestic abuse and all forms of violence against women.

As Head of Public Affairs and Communications you will be a leader with the ability to develop, motivate and manage a high performing team, build strong relationships, and have proven strategic and operational management experience. You will oversee all areas of public affairs, communications, policy, research and prevention, and hold responsibility for their strategic direction, ensuring the needs of survivors of violence against women are represented to policy makers and influencers.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in public affairs at a senior level
• Thorough understanding of Welsh Government, Westminster, Senedd Cymru, Whitehall and local government mechanisms
• Excellent campaigning and influencing skills achieve objectives and maintain good working relationships.
• Experience of survivor or stakeholder engagement
• Must be adaptable, solution-focussed with a proactive and positive approach.

The ability to speak and write Welsh is desirable for this role, but not essential.

Interviews: Thursday 9th / Friday 10th December 2021

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

We value diversity and are committed to promoting equality. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities, and applicants from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority backgrounds and people with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. 

Registered charity number: 1140962

We are expanding our communications capacity and looking for someone with experience and enthusiasm to join our small but influential team campaigning on aviation’s impacts for people and the environment, and to help us take our messages to new audiences. 

We are well established in the aviation policy debate. We are now looking for someone to work strategically to bring our messages to a wider audience. As Head of Communications, you will lead all aspects of our communications including with the media, public, politicians and our membership. The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in London Bridge, but currently working largely from home. We can offer a flexible working arrangement, either at our office or working remotely, although the ability to come to the office at least one day a week would be an advantage. 

Contract - Permanent - 35 hours supported by flexible working 

A newly created role, this is an exciting opportunity for someone thinking about their next career move and looking to join an agile organisation where you can really make a difference.

Working closely with senior managers, this role will be responsible for creating and delivering an insight driven Marketing and Communications strategy and plan that will really make the charity stand out in the marketplace. You will work across the organisation with the full range of departments reaching out to a diverse group of audiences and stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering meaningful and creative campaigns that builds relations with new and existing audiences, increases engagement and generates positive reputation and perception
• Leading, supporting and developing the Marketing and Communications team
• Lead on all internal and external communications including press, website, social media presence, advertising and publications
• Driving, promoting and safeguarding the brand

What you'll need to succeed 

• Extensive marketing, communications and media knowledge
• Experience of planning and overseeing marketing campaigns and strategies to increase engagement
• A good understanding and experience of integrated media and communications, particularly including digital channels
• Extensive and demonstrable experience dealing with the media – including crisis management skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills - ability to express information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members ensuring they are empowered to do their best
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to set clear goals and objectives, work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and able to adapt priorities

About us

A cancer diagnosis can be frightening and stressful. We can help. We bring expert advice, emotional support and life-saving treatment to the heart of communities. We help cancer patients and their loved ones cope, and our vital research gives hope.

We care about people affected by cancer and we make a real difference to lives. And we need like-minded people just like you to help us make a difference.

Our roles are popular with candidates because we’re a local employer with a good reputation working for a cause people are passionate about.

We’re hardworking and we love what we do. Creating a happy work life balance is important to us so we offer:

• agile working that gives flexibility and control over your working hours
• the opportunity to operate flexibly through hybrid working, at home and in our office in Cardiff if needed
• family friendly policies
• generous annual leave entitlement and the option to buy additional annual leave each year.

Recruitment Process

Please apply with your CV and covering letter addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification via the Tenovus Cancer Care website by 9th December 2021. Candidates will need to be available for a virtual interview on the 16th & 17th December.

You can find a copy of the job description and person specification on our website.

Tenovus Cancer Care is passionate about equality and diversity.  As part of our cultural commitment we welcome applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community. 

We’re currently receiving a lot of interest for our roles so unfortunately, we’re not able to provide feedback to candidates who aren’t progressed to interview stage.

Moving on Up (MoU) is a collaboration between Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG), City Bridge Trust, and Trust for London. that aims to increase the employment rates for young black men in London.

The MoU initiative is now entering a new phase of implementation at the same time as London embarks on its post-Covid social and economic recovery. The next two years will be critical for the MoU initiative, and we now need a talented communications lead to enhance our work with high quality and consistent strategic communications capacity.

The closing date for applications is `13 December 2021

Charity People is thrilled to be working with a fantastic mental health charity, YoungMinds, in their search for their new Head of Communications.

Their vision is clear: they want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health. To achieve this, they work hard to provide support, as and when young people need it, by delivering three new, bold strategic programmes, aiming to stop an emerging mental health need becoming a crisis; by helping young people to look after their own mental health, making sure young people have adults around them who can help, and building a youth-led movement to make sure support is there for anyone who needs it. This is the charity's purpose, and they are clear in their approach of how to achieve their aims.

In post, you'll work directly with communications and campaigns, working to build and implement strategies on organisation-wide issues. You'll be tasked with:

* Promoting campaigns and messages, and will be working with the wider team to engage young people in your work
* This is a critical strategic role in the charity, and you will be at the helm, working to grow and enhance engagement with the charity's primary audiences
* You will lead and inspire a brilliant, growing team, enabling them to build on recent successes and continue to develop their talents
* You will lead the digital content and marketing functions, and be responsible for their strategic programme, making full use of digital innovation, including via the website and social channels, to reach young people with advice and support

Ideally, you will have: a strong understanding of digital methodologies, including agile product development, and have demonstrable experience in managing and developing a brand; the ability to write and edit outstanding copy for a range of audiences, including young people, and innovate and identify new, creative solutions to user needs, as well as being able to develop digital products, including those aimed at engaging a young audience. You will be able to lead, inspire and develop a team!

You must be self-motivated and have excellent personal time management, planning and organisational skills, and be proactive in your own professional development. And, most importantly, you will be passionate about the positive impact brand and marketing has on organisational success and have an understanding of and be sympathetic to the needs of young people.

Location: This is a hybrid, home- and office-based model; central office is in London, SE1 2ND

Salary: £51,827- £57,585

Closing date: 7th December; applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so apply ASAP!

If you're interested in hearing more about this great opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

The organisation:

We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with an animal charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats and the people in their communities. They are looking for an Interim Head of Communications to oversee the delivery of the current Marketing and Communications 2021 bridging strategy, ensuring integration with the overall fundraising strategy and operational business plans. You will also contribute to the organisation’s 2022+ strategic development from a Communications perspective, and represent MarComms as a member of the Senior Management Team, working closely with internal peers.

If this sounds like it could be a good fit, please hit apply and submit your CV for immediate consideration. This is a fast moving role and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide communications support to the wider MarComms team
• Ensure all members of the team are fully cognisant with the strategic aims of the organisation and work towards achieving these within the department’s strategy
• Proactively ensure that all members of the team are kept fully briefed on key organisational management, communications and campaigning issues
• Oversee delivery of the 2021 communications bridging strategy, which encompasses all the elements of the department and monitor progress against key performance indicators
• Work closely with MarComms team, CEO and SMT to finalise the MarComms 2022+ strategy, ensuring integration with fundraising and operational plans and objectives
• Monitor department activities and expenditure and ensure budgets and job bags are kept up to date
• Management of the brand identity; ensuring consistency of brand across the visual and verbal identity of the organisation
• Manage & monitor suppliers, including marketing agencies, mailing houses etc., ensuring the right combination of outsourcing, in-house expertise, innovation, technology development and costeffectiveness achieved
• Work closely with the Fundraising department ensuring marketing & communication strategies are fully integrated with fundraising initiatives
• Review quarterly direct mail appeals from a MarComms perspective and plan and oversee joint digital fundraising initiatives
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports and forecasts as specified by the CEO and, as agreed, by the Fundraising & Marketing Sub-Committee and Board of Trustees

Person specification:

• Proven experience in a management level role within communications
• Experience working for a charity is desirable
• Experience working with and reporting to Board Trustees (or equivalent)
• Proven experience of managing communication strategies, formulating action plans, monitoring budgets and reporting
• Experience of working in conjunction with Fundraising colleagues to develop integrated strategies and deliver joint projects
• Experience of managing multiple projects on time and to budget
• Demonstrable experience of using audience insights to shape deliverables
• Experienced in recruiting and managing external agencies
• Storytelling – understanding what makes a good story, sensitivity to case study and safeguarding
• Solid budgeting abilities
• Ability to communicate strategies, plans and marketing information to a variety of audiences in a style relevant to each
• An experienced and effective communicator, who can inspire loyalty, trust and enthusiasm in their team
• Confident and comfortable speaking in public and to the media
• First class stakeholder management and confident having difficult conversations with colleagues and suppliers of all levels
• Must be able to make judgments, take qualified risks and make decisions with confidence, taking responsibility for the outcomes as well as relishing the ongoing challenge of problem-solving
• Ability to work well under pressure, to meet deadlines and prioritise own workload (and work of others), often working on own

What's on offer:

This role is offering a day rate of £177 - £222 PAYE for this initial 6 month contract. The role will be primarily home-based with an expectation to be in the office (North London) once a week to meet with team members across the organisation.

If this sounds like it could be a good fit, please hit apply and submit your CV for immediate consideration. This is a fast moving role and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.