Hour of Work: Full time (37.5 hours) or Part time (30.0 hours – Pro rata) will be considered

THE BRENT CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become healthy adults. Our trained therapists are specialists in the provision of effective mental health treatment of young people who need it most. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.

Currently, the BCYP is the leading mental health charity for young people in North West London, helping over 700 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of depression, suicide prevention, tackling self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more. Our approach is rooted in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. We aim to reach significantly more young people in the years ahead, drawing on our heritage that combines specialist treatment in-house and outreach into communities.

Set up over 50 years ago with to focus on preventing suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and CAMHS. As well as one-to-one support, in the form of AET and Psychotherapy we have Youth Offending Service projects, Sport and Thought - football-based therapy, as well as Family Therapy, parenting support and practical support for young people with housing issues, those at risk of exclusion, or those not in education, employment or training.

JOB SUMMARY

The Development and Communications Executive will have the responsibility to assist CEO & Clinical Director and the Leadership Team in developing and implementing the Brent Centre for Young People (Brent Adolescent Centre) Development and Communications Strategies.

The responsibilities of the Development and Communications Executive will encompass leadership on business development, communications, innovative funding and partnerships of various kinds. This is a wide-ranging role which also brings strategic insight into how to enhance performance across the organisation.

The post of Development and Communications Executive will play a key role in the organisation development by raising its profile, reaching new partners and increasing income – helping to define and deliver our Development Plan. 

The Brent Centre offers flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies. We welcome applications from people who wish to balance this dynamic role with family commitments, whilst ensuring the requirements of the job are met.

Deadline for applications: 5 October 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 19 October 2020

Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2023 (extension subject to funding)

Do you have the experience, passion and skills needed to lead the start-up of the new UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (the Hub)? Are you a thought leader, experienced in driving innovation who is able to identify and develop new and improved ways of tackling humanitarian challenges? We’re seeking an individual to inspire and convene expertise and knowledge from across the UK, with excellent communication and people management skills, along with an outstanding ability to plan and organise for early results.

We are looking to recruit a highly effective Director to establish the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub as a centre of excellence in humanitarian innovation. You will provide strategic direction and be responsible for managing a highly dedicated team, how the hub is organised and functions. You will play the leading role in establishing the profile and reputation of the Hub, generating a high level of engagement from humanitarian and innovation actors in the UK.

The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub is hosted by Elrha, a global humanitarian organisation, and the UK’s leading independent supporter of humanitarian innovation and research. The Hub will be supported by an Expert Advisory Group who will provide strategic guidance and technical advice – bringing together experts in science, technology, and innovation, from government, universities, the private sector, and NGOs. The Hub will be fully funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO/UKAID).

If you are passionate about finding better ways to support vulnerable populations affected by crises, if you want to create positive change in the humanitarian sector and you strongly believe you can lead and shape this important initiative, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.

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We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality, and are committed to improving employment opportunities for minority groups. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled candidates, as BAME and people with disabilities are currently under-represented throughout our work. We also welcome applications from LGB and Trans, and non-binary candidates. 

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2020                         

Interview date: Week of 19 October 2020

Stuart Low Trust – Operations and Communications Manager (28 hours per week)

Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-established, multi-award winning charity based in Islington, London. Through social activities we bring people together for better health and wellbeing. Many of our participants have a history of mental ill health, poverty and social isolation. Islington has an above average suicide rate, with the highest numbers of severe mental health and depression in London.

SLT is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Operations and Communications Manager to join its small team. This role is an exciting opportunity as SLT progresses on its ambitious 3 - 5 year Business Plan and is integral in setting up, implementing and managing new innovative services and partnership working which will increase our output and double our income. 

We seek a dynamic and motivated candidate with fantastic organisational, digital and creative thinking skills; who will thrive on this challenge. Successful and substantial management experience with the ability to turn plans into reality are key. If you have the skills and knowledge detailed below, with a proven track record within a charity or social care setting then this could be the role for you.

SLT is offering a salary of £30,000 per annum (pro rata), flexible working, excellent holiday entitlement and a contributory occupational pension scheme. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Deadline for applications: 5m on Friday 9th October 2020

Interview date: Saturday 17th October 2020

Start: December 2020/January 2021

Finance Director

Head Office, Preston (although flexible working arrangements will be considered)

37 hours per week

£55,000 gross per annum (FTE £55,000 gross per annum)

About us

n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the region, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.

About the role

n-compass are looking to recruit a Finance Director who is responsible for financial planning, reporting, budgeting, IT, and statutory compliance in relation to the Charities Commission, Companies House, and any Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) duties. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Director will also be a member of the n-compass senior management team and have a reporting role to the Audit Committee and Board of Trustees.

About you

We are looking for someone with a professional accountancy qualification, with experience of leading teams and substantial experience in preparation of budgets, forecasts & management accounts and all aspects of financial programming. We are looking for someone with the ability to relate to, and work with, managers and decision makers at senior levels in public and third sector organisations with an Innovative and proactive approach to opportunities, issues and problems.

Benefits

• A local employer working with local people
• 25 days holiday entitlement and bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• 5% Employer Pension contribution
• A protected companywide learning and development funding pot
• A Health Plan Scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme

If you would like to apply for this position, you will need to submit your CV along with a two-sided cover letter to our jobs email address, outlining how you meet the Job Description & Person Specification.

For more information, please visit our website where you will find a copy of our Recruitment Pack, Annual Review and Accounts, Annual Plan and Impact Report.

The closing date is Monday 12th October 2020 at 12 noon.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 27th / 29th  October.

n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: 1128809

Direct Marketing & Supporter Services Manager – maternity cover                                             

Salary:  £35,000 per annum pro rata (initial 9 month contract – with possible extension)

Based: Please note that in response to COVID-19, All We Can staff are currently working from home until the end of the year and a return to the office  (Baker Street, London) in 2021 will be subject to review and assessment nearer the time. Our homeworking has proved to be very successful and we are continuing to look at flexible healthy working options for staff as we move forward. 

All We Can is looking for an experienced direct marketing professional to lead our individual giving and direct marketing programme as a key manager within our Public Engagement team. You will help build on the success of recent years, including our Regular Giving Programme, as part of our individual giving programme. Our Methodist donor base has been our key supporter constituency over the years and one we seek to maintain and develop while also introducing new supporters, from new markets.

This person will be highly motivated, passionate about the impact of great fundraising, and committed to the vision, mission and values of All We Can.

With proven abilities drawn from a number of years direct marketing fundraising experience, you will have demonstrable skills in increasing fundraising results and engagement with supporters through direct marketing channels, combined with a strong understanding of best practice in back office processing, data management and supporter care. This is a perfect role for an experienced direct marketing fundraiser looking for an opportunity to lead a team and take overall responsibility for a direct marketing function within a charity. It would also suit an experienced direct marketing manager looking to break into fundraising within the international development and relief sector.

All We Can is an international development, relief and advocacy organisation. It helps people in some of the world’s poorest communities to become all that they can. Its approach of investing in partnerships with local organisations has improved the quality of life and created positive, long-term change for hundreds of thousands of individuals and families.

With a 70 year history, All We Can is a faith based organisation with its vision, priorities and values grounded in Christian principles and its roots in the Methodist Church. You will be joining a growing and friendly team at an exciting time in the organisation’s development.

The maternity cover would ideally start Tuesday 1 December 2020 to allow for some handover, with cover expected to continue until early September 2021.   All We Can strongly encourages those with relevant and applicable experience to apply. 

All We Can values people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances.  We are committed to building a culturally diverse team and therefore encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates to help us reflect our world and the communities we work alongside

To find out more and apply, please download the application pack from our website or get in touch for further information.

Closing Date:  Midday Monday 5th October 2020

Interviews will take place on:  Wed 21st October 2020  

All We Can is the operating name of the Methodist Relief and Development Fund, a charity registered in England and Wales, number 291691.

The role of Director for Wales is both a challenging and rewarding one, that ensures CTA is truly championing, connecting, supporting and growing a thriving community transport movement.

We are looking for someone that can bring an imaginative, collaborative and bold approach to this important role, developing our policy and public affairs work in a way that engages and involves our members in Wales. You will play a key role in managing important relationships in Wales and ensuring we are putting forward policy solutions that are evidence-based and will champion the interests of the sector.

Your experience might have been gained working and/or volunteering in a charity or campaigning environment and you will have an understanding of community transport although don’t necessarily need to have worked in the sector.  You’ll bring a wealth of policy and public affairs knowledge and experience and must have the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.  We are especially keen to hear from you if you a strong interest and commitment to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and ambitious team here at CTA.  We have a supportive culture that is committed to ensuring our people have a great experience and develop their potential.

If you’re interested in joining us, please visit our website to view the full pack and supporting information.

If you have any queries regarding the role or would like to discuss the role, please contact our recruitment partners, Atkinson HR Consulting, for a confidential conversation.

Your application should include:

• A personal statement that demonstrates how you meet the requirements set out in the 'Experience' section of the Person Specification.
• An up to date, detailed CV including all relevant employment history and expertise.
• A completed Equality Monitoring form, which can be downloaded from our website.

Closing date: 12 October 2020

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

Christian Witness to Israel (CWI) has been at the cutting edge of mission to Jewish people since 1842. Now the UK-based international mission to Jewish people has entered an exciting new phase in its ministry.

If you share our vision and values and you have the right gifts, this is a great opportunity for you to join thep team and help shape and deliver a new strategy for taking our mission forward. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading our Communications team. effectively communicating the stories, passion and ministry of CWI to a wide audience.

This is a fantastic role for the right person. This is an outward-facing role, expressive and representative of the Organisation’s passionate commitment to communicating the Good News of Jesus back to the Jewish people.

You will need to share that passion. We work with the Church across the UK and beyond and you will need to be a brilliant communicator in this arena. You will need to have a strong grasp of our mission and an understanding of the different expressions of the Christian faith. It is therefore an occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be a Christian, who personally subscribes to the Organisation’s statement of faith, and who fully supports its mission objectives.

The person we are looking for will have excellent communication skills across a range of media from paper to digital. You will need to be an outstanding writer with a proven track record, and be able to create and implement strategy, train, lead, inspire and direct others. You will need to be a driven person able to deliver across different communication platforms, notably, to build our digital offering and help create copy that increases our direct marketing impact. You must also know how to work collaboratively internally and externally.

If you think you are the person we are looking for and you are inspired by the prospect of being part of this dynamic Christian ministry at this ground-breaking time, we want to hear from you.

To apply:

Please send the following:

A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, full employment history showing the more significant positions held, responsibilities, relevant achievements, and budget and staff responsibilities. Please include details of your latest remuneration and benefits.

A covering letter, of no more than two pages in total, summarising your proven ability to address the areas set out in the job description and person specification and your reasons for applying.

A completed application form.

CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Questions or queries regarding the role should be addressed to Henk Gouws.
All applications will be treated in confidence.

Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Wednesday 30th September 2020

Registered Charity Number: 271323

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 8. The salary range will be £44,674 to £52,701 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From climate change to plastic pollution, infant mortality to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

In September 2016 UCL launched It’s All Academic, one of Europe’s most ambitious Philanthropy and Engagement Campaigns. The next academic year will be pivotal as we approach the end of the Campaign and the transition of President & Provost in early 2021. We are seeking an exceptional candidate to lead the Communications Team into the next phase of advancement at UCL. 

As Head of Communications, you will lead on creatively telling UCL’s global impact story to our most important audiences, supporting both the Campaign and institutional advancement goals. You will pay a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our high profile brand and visual identity, leading the evolution of all communications platforms, and advising senior leaders on the future direction for advancement communications, and leading an exceptional team of communications professionals. 

The successful candidate will be a proven Communications leader with a demonstrable track record in the sector. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent project management skills, and the ability to confidently represent OVPA and UCL across internal and external stakeholder groups, often managing competing interests. Most importantly, you will be a strong and inspiring people manager, and a supportive and encouraging colleague in our fast paced, highly skilled office, willing to work collaboratively towards our common goals.

We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success. 

We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part-time opportunities (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata). 

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where your development is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours.

UCL is an outstanding place to work. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences and skills are seen as valuable assets. You will be entitled to a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance. 

When applying please do address the essential and desirable criteria from the person specification.

Closing Date: 28 September 2020

Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

Interview Date: TBC

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level. 

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

The Talent Set have partnered with The National Foundation for Education Research (NFER) to recruit a new Head of Communications.

NFER are the leading provider of education research and insights, influential in driving education policy and practice, working to create an excellent education for all children and young people. Their trusted expertise and authoritative insights inform debate on the issues that matter in education – the team at NFER take pride in the impact they have.

As the Head of Communications you will be responsible for developing and delivering the organisation’s external and internal communications strategy, whilst leading a team of 6. This role provides the opportunity to make a real impact on the organisation and the work they carry out. You will be responsible for;

• Ensuring effective reactive and proactive communications activity to drive visibility of the organisation and increase their impact
• Focus on all external communications channels including press, digital and traditional media
• Promoting and maintaining the charities positive brand image
• Driving marketing and communications with a business development focus, both in the UK and internationally
• Managing senior stakeholders both internally and externally
• Responsible for corporate communications

This is a broad communications role that would suit someone with the following background;

• Multi-channel, external communications including digital
• Excellent reputational management and press/media experience
• Have worked within the not for profit, public, NHS or education sectors
• Be confident working with research and understanding the impact
• Strong line manager with excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of targeting different audiences including public sector, B2B and B2C

This is a permanent position based in Slough, with free on-site parking and easy access from Paddington train station, with flexible working options. 

To be considered for the position please apply today with your CV, we anticipate a very high response for this vacancy and regrettably may not be able to reply personally to each application.

Please note we are partnered exclusively with NFER for this recruitment and have agreed that any third party CVs will be forwarded to The Talent Set.

Head of Global Brand and Communications

Hope and Homes for Children are looking for a Global Brand and Communications leader to join us and make families, never orphanages the new narrative.

Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them. Science shows what we all know, that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of sexual and physical abuse, extreme neglect, and stunting of their physical, emotional, and psychological development. Some children in orphanages will never even learn to talk or walk.

Position: Head of Global Brand and Communications
Location: Flexible, with some travel to our main office near Salisbury and our London office
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week maximum
Salary: circa £55,000 to £60,000 depending on experience.

About the role:

You’ll bring thorough leadership to our global brand and communications team and cross-organisational Strategic Communications Editorial team. You’ll inspire Hope and Homes for Children’s best strategic and creative brand and communications work whilst honing and developing the communication skill-base and facilitating our entire organisational staff to become our greatest brand ambassadors. You’ll own our brand strategy thinking and action with direct accountability for strategic communications, content and creative services and our multi-channel marketing. You’ll business partner with our advocacy, fundraising and programme teams to deliver defined business objectives through the perfect mix of exceptional audience insight, powerful story and targeted media execution.

About you:

You’ll join a brave, can-do organisation and do work that matters day in, day out. You’ll be encouraged to think and act big and you’ll be mandated and supported to make things happen. You’ll work with dedicated, passionate champions who are ready to take bold steps to inspire change by advocating and engaging individuals, communities and organisations across the globe in the foundational importance of family love for children.

You’ll be a forward-thinking change maker, excited to lead a small, diverse team as part of a nimble, innovation focussed organisation. You’ll thrive on bringing brand and communication theory and action together and you won’t be afraid to challenge convention. You’ll understand the value of thoughtful planning, be able to interpret data to draw out the most important communication insights and execute with excellence, always.

You’ll live and breathe content, be curious and inventive in how brands build engagement and stories are told and you’ll invest in continuously developing your knowledge of the communications context in which you work. In a world where digital brand engagement continues to grow, you’ll have a proven skills and experience in leading digital change projects and increasing audience activation through digital channels. You’ll partner with colleagues to achieve the most impact for children and families by weaving the achievement of multiple objectives together to make the story of institutional care of children unacceptable.

If you believe every child belongs in a family, join us as we consign orphanages to history.

About Hope and Homes for Children:

Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone who will always look out for them. Children never belong in orphanages. Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. With your support we can keep families together, reunite families and build new families. Help children grow up in families where they belong. Always families. Never orphanages.

Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages equality and diversity and we look to recruit across age, gender, ethnicity, and background as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.

You may have experience of the following: Head of Brand, Head of Communications, Head of Marketing, Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Brand Manager, Senior Communications Manager, Head of Brand and Communications, Head of Brand and Marketing, Head of Communications and Marketing, Head of Strategic Communications, Brand and Marketing, etc.

Ref: 94234

Job Title: Communications Manager

Pay: £32-37,000

Location: Islington, London

Contract Duration: Permanent

Reporting Line: Role will report to Director of External Engagement

About 5Rights Foundation

One billion children are online and account for one third of all users globally. 5Rights Foundation exists to build the digital world that young people deserve, allowing them to live and work online creatively, knowledgably, and fearlessly.

We are a policy-driven organisation, which aims to realise ambitious, systems-level change. As such, we advocate for enforceable regulation and international agreements that allow children and young people to thrive online. We develop standards and protocols with engineers and policy colleagues around the world to help businesses reshape and redesign their digital services with children and young people in mind. We publish and lead across our policy areas to formulate new thinking and solutions to address the challenges posed by the digital world, enabling it to cater for children and young people by design and default. Our focus is strongly oriented towards achieving real-world change, though shaping legislation, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practice.

We are looking for a dynamic communications manager to deliver and manage our public messaging and communications including our press relations, website and social media. You will be a confident, able communicator and a skilled writer, with a clear commitment to the missions and values of the Foundation.

We believe that our staff are our most valuable asset and we are committed to attracting and retaining diverse, exceptional talent. We are a small team and work collaboratively, flexibly and with respect for others.

Key Responsibilities

• Growing our media presence and act as first point of contact for all media relations, ensuring that we respond in a timely and appropriate manner to opportunities and proactively building and owning relationships with the press to achieve our mission.

• Drafting of all press releases, quotes and OpEds, and preparing spokespeople for media appearances.

• Supporting the Chair and senior team in delivery of the external engagement strategy and plan.

• Managing and delivering public and private events such as roundtables, media launches and seminars.

• Oversee public website and directly manage our social media presence, ensuring that our interventions support the Foundation’s mission.

• Contribute to all communication needs of the Foundation’s mission and individual projects.

• Support the External Affairs Director in managing key stakeholders and contacts.

• Overseeing publication of key reports, microsites and other external comms products.

Person Specification

Essential skills and attributes

• Experienced and confident press relations manager.

• Excellent engaging writing style with a high attention to accuracy and ability to reflect nuanced policy calls.

• Experience of delivering events such as roundtables, report launches and briefings.

• Creative and innovative thinker in developing communications opportunities.

• Independent worker with the ability to balance and prioritise competing tasks.

• Enjoys working to exacting standards to maintain the quality of our output.

• A commitment to our values and mission. 

Desirable skills and attributes

• Experience of growing an organisation’s media presence.

• Professional experience of social media function and innovative ways to extend our reach.

• Experience working with designers and web developers to deliver projects to time and budget.

• An understanding of the issues relevant to one or more areas of our work.

• Experience of collaborating effectively and creatively with a wide range of partners.

• Experience of managing projects and teams from conception to completion.

• Understanding of the particular dynamics of working in a small organisation.

To apply for this role, please click 'Apply' to send your CV with covering letter outlining why you are interested in the role. Please ensure you include a covering letter as the information is essential for your application. 

About you
You’ll be an ambitious, proactive, strategic communicator with an entrepreneurial mindset, looking to make your mark in a creative communications leadership role. You’re someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and ensure Youth Music capitalises on our recent growth by strengthening our brand, amplifying our messaging and building new audiences.
You’ll be bold and passionate about our cause which resonates with you personally, and you’ll have previous experience of creating impactful campaigns on issues that matter to you. You’ll be inspired by the idea of empowering young people to tell the stories of their lives in music.
You’re highly engaged with the external environment, current affairs and social media platforms. You’re able to proactively spot and exploit relevant comms opportunities and have experience in maximising the potential of social media for a brand. You’ll recognise the huge potential to be unlocked across Youth Music’s various channels and can work strategically across the organisation to achieve this in partnership with young people.
You’ll be a highly skilled communicator and storyteller who can combine a keen eye for detail with the big picture. Able to plan, execute and operate at pace, you’ll have a strong understanding of brand building, and the role of communications as part of this. 
You will be a confident leader with a record of delivering results-led communication. You’ll thrive under pressure and can work flexibly to juggle multiple priorities. You’re a strong team worker able to drive your team, external agencies, freelancers, and senior stakeholders towards deadlines and agreed outcomes.

About the role
Youth Music’s business plan is being redeveloped to meet our growing ambitions. The Communications Manager will be central to developing and driving the communications strategy over the next 12 months, so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to really make their mark. It’s an exciting position, as we expand our strategy and team, with scope to engage new audiences and put young people at the centre of our work.
The role has oversight of all communications functions at Youth Music including content, marketing, digital, campaigns, PR and evaluation. Working across all teams in the 22-person organisation, the Communications Manager role will be about ensuring that everything fits together both operationally and strategically. 
The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer. It sits in the CORE (Communications, Operations, Research & Evaluation) team and also works directly with our CEO, Programme Director and Youth Engagement Director. It includes line management of the Digital Content Editor and Digital Marketing Officer, as well as a number of external suppliers and agencies. This includes our PR agency, Stand, and working with our network of young creatives as part of Youth Music Next Gen.
 
 

We are looking for a very talented proactive Communications Executive to work for a fantastic client of ours for an interim period.
This is a 12 weeks assignment with a possibility to extend.

Some of they communications skills needed will be:

• Organise media interviews, briefing materials and brief in spokespeople to help build the organisations profile.
• Responsible for general business communications activities including responding to media enquiries, issuing press releases
• Pitching business media campaigns and stories to international journalists
• Support the Communications Team in the creation and implementation of campaigns; providing creative input and ideas
• Responding in a timely manner to tourism and higher education media enquiries, issuing press releases and compiling press packs
• Help maintain relationships with key external PR agencies and stakeholders
• Help within a small team with general communications activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• B2B agency, public sector , membership, education or charity/NFP experience
• fantastic press/media communications experience 
• Excellent communication skills – verbal & written - with the ability to engage credible journalists

Please apply straight away if this could be you! Interviews happening asap next week and salary will be (£30k) day rate equivalent.