Marketing Executive
Permanent, Full-time
London / home working 
£28,000 - £31,000

Would you like to join one of the most exciting fundraising marketing teams in the sector?

As part of our National Marketing (Fundraising) team, you’ll have the opportunity to work across mass participation events and individual giving.

You will deliver large and varied marketing campaigns across a range of channels (primarily direct mail and telemarketing, with some online). This role will focus on delivering campaigns for World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and our cash appeals programme.

Your campaigns will be instrumental in supporting the overarching product marketing strategies, generating vital income which will enable us to continue to support more people living with cancer.

You will have proven experience of delivering successful direct mail and telemarketing appeals. You will have delivered compelling and insight-led print creative and have experience of developing excellent data briefs, enabling you to maximise campaign efficiency and ensure we are reaching the right supporters. Your application will highlight your experience in these areas.

You will have great attention to detail, particularly around monitoring and reporting against campaign performance, using your expertise to inform optimisation decisions across campaigns to drive maximum value for Macmillan.

This is an amazing opportunity to develop your strategic marketing skills across an exciting range of our fundraising products. You will be managing external agencies and suppliers whilst building collaborative internal relationships with stakeholders, all of which require exceptional relationship building skills.

If you have individual giving or direct marketing experience, a creative eye, and an analytical mind, we would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to deliver sector leading marketing experiences in a competitive market with a brilliant, collaborative team around you. We look forward to welcoming you.

Macmillan commit to actively developing you within the role and offer great benefits for our employees.

In order to ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all of our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

The application deadline is Monday 3rd May 23:59pm. 

Currently working from home

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

We are currently recruiting a Communications Executive to join the media team at UNICEF UK. In this role, you will provide proactive and effective administrative support to enable the efficient day to day running of the Media Relations team (a team of 14), and act as the first point of contact for members of the media who contact UNICEF UK.

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and enjoy working as part of a large, fast moving team that deals with international colleagues, external stakeholders, high profile individuals and media publications on a daily basis.

You will have experience of proactive administrative support to a team and be able to maintain, as well as improve current systems and processes. You will also have experience of dealing efficiently with enquiries from internal and external contacts, including at a senior level.  Ideally, you will also have some knowledge of media relations and an interest in international and development issues.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of children around the world.

As Digital Communications Executive you’ll be an integral member of the Marketing & Communications team, supporting marketing activities to help grow our brand, supporter base and increase engagement with individuals.

You’ll work closely and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver the best possible results for digital communications delivered via social channels and email.

To succeed in the role you’ll be a team player, creative thinker and someone who can manage a varied workload. You’ll need to demonstrate your experience and evidence previous achievements in a similar role.

Ben is the support service for people who work, or have worked in the automotive industry. We support people with a wide range of issues; from support in a crisis to tips, advice and tools to improve health and wellbeing - at any stage of life.

 

Please see our job description for more information.

You can apply online where you can submit your CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role and why you want to work for us.

We are looking for a Marketing and Communications Executive to join our established and busy member services and communications team. We’re currently working from home, but we’re usually based in central London and support flexible working.

If you have a creative flair, a passion for writing, and an understanding of tech solutions for effective communications and marketing automation, then this is the perfect job for you. You will be our lead liaison with our policy and research teams, and will be charged with bringing their work, and their stories, to life. You’ll use your skills to demonstrate to members and stakeholders how the College is influencing policy makers across the UK, and building the evidence base for the profession.

You will lead on the development of our key publications, from our successful patient information series, through to our annual report. You will also be responsible for marketing our extensive calendar of online and face-to-face events to members. You will develop and deliver an annual event marketing plan designed to ensure we meet our KPIs, to target key audiences, engage underrepresented member groups, and identify new markets.

This is a varied role, and will give you exposure to the full marketing mix. You’ll be a master of expertly crafted email campaigns to engage and inspire, a team player, resilient, and ready to adapt and think on your feet to overcome the obstacles which come with working in a healthcare environment during a pandemic! It’s a fast-paced, fun team who are driven to succeed. In turn, you’ll benefit from the opportunities provided by a soon to be launched CRM and website, and new approaches to monitoring and evaluation. 

We offer a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to develop and learn within a professional organisation. We will give you the space and support needed for you to develop your skills and to put your own ideas into action. We are eager to try new things, embrace new technology, and we offer a friendly environment which nurtures initiative and talent.

About us
The College of Optometrists is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and development to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and healthcare professionals.

Applications

To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Please submit your CV, and a cover letter (no more than 500 words) clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

Application deadline: 6 May at midday (12pm)
First interview date: 14 and 17 May 
Second interview date:  20 May

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to inform those who are not shortlisted, or give feedback. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Equality and inclusion
The College is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. In support of this we follow a fair recruitment process in which shortlisting and other recruitment decisions are made on the basis of skills, competencies and experience demonstrated in the application and interview process. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made to support your application due to a disability or other condition please let us know.

No agencies or other recruitment services please.

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.

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

NAPAC exists to support adult survivors of abuse in childhood. The harm caused by abuse does not end in childhood.  Many adult survivors experienced a range of mental and physical health impacts, including complex post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and depression. Being supported by a trauma-informed service can be pivotal.

NAPAC believes all survivors have the right to access support for their recovery to lead happier and more fulfilled adult lives – this role is a chance for you to help us reach more people.

We are seeking a creative and resilient Digital Communications Officer to join our friendly team in London. The Digital Communications Officer is a new contract role to support NAPAC’s internal and external communication and engagement activities. They will bring new skills to the team, lead the day-to-day management of NAPAC’s social media, and be a key contributor to developing materials for use online and in print. Overall, they will have a commitment to supporting survivors, to clear and ethical communications, and be looking for a uniquely challenging and rewarding role.

Salary: £25,200 pa pro rata, with hourly rate arrangements possible

Hours:  21 per week (0.6 FT), worked flexibly but to include Monday mornings and Friday afternoons

Contract: three months (rolling, dependent on funding)

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 5 May April 2021  

Interview Dates: Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 May 2021, in London (in person or video)

Application is by CV and covering letter.

Parks for London is evolving into a Centre for Excellence to support London’s parks and green spaces and we are looking for a dynamic and pro-active Communications Officer to join our small team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop new approaches to championing green space, at a time when parks and green spaces are very much in the spotlight and to build on our existing work.

The role will involve leading the charity’s communications and engagement work. This will include developing an ambitious yet achievable communications and engagement strategy and refining and enhancing the charity’s brand.The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, able to communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences including under-represented communities and have experience in preparing and delivering effective strategies to drive action.

We are a small charity and the successful candidate will therefore work with all team members and will need to be a team player, ready and willing to respond and adapt to opportunities.

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

UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

As the UKs biggest trade union we aim to create strong, innovative campaigns and communications in support of public services and the people (our members) who provide them. We target a variety of audiences including UNISON members, potential members, the public, politicians, employers and other key influencers as we look to deliver real change and improvements to public services.

We are looking for an experienced communications professional with strong campaigning and marketing skills and an enthusiastic and creative approach to promoting campaigns and messages to a wide range of audiences.

As part of our dedicated campaigns team you will need to work with colleagues at all levels of the union to develop crisp, engaging content to promote some of the union’s key benefits and priorities and to drive our recruitment marketing campaigns.

You’ll have excellent written and wider communications skills, a knowledge and understanding of both online and offline communications and a passion for ensuring that an integrated communications plan delivers engaging and absorbing content.

You’ll have good social media skills and knowledge of how to use these channels as part of an integrated communications strategy.

You’ll be familiar with developing a marketing strategy, overseeing implementation and monitoring effectiveness.

You are always ready to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever you might be needed, a key trait for a team that has a busy few years ahead of it.

Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 12pm on 10 May 2021.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on either Tuesday 25 or Wednesday 26 May 2021.

UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We welcome women and men of all ages, black and minority ethnic groups, disabled, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated and creative Communications + Events professional with a passion for charity storytelling to raise the profile and increase support of our work empowering refugees and people seeking asylum in Tyne + Wear.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of:

• strong written and digital skills creating original content across multiple platforms – website, social media, newsletters, press releases, organisational reports/literature
• handling press inquiries and securing media coverage with local/regional outlets
• organising successful and impactful internal and external events

They will have excellent organisational and communication skills and know how to work effectively and sensitively with beneficiaries when gathering case studies.

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that provides support to people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants in Tyne and Wear. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Job Title:  Senior Communications Officer

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary:  £31,200

Location:  Home-based (office available in Southampton)

We are working in partnership with Sailors’ Society to appoint a Senior Communications Officer.  Sailors’ Society is one of the larger and most comprehensive seafarers’ support charities in the world, offering a personal lifeline to seafarers on board ship and in port. The charity also works with families and seafaring communities around the world providing education and healthcare support.

The charity has just launched an exciting new strategy and needs an experienced communications officer to help drive awareness of their work globally.  No two days will be the same and you could find yourself tasked with anything from writing a thought leadership piece for LinkedIn to arranging a video shoot in the Philippines.

To be a success in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Several years’ experience as a journalist or working in PR
• An experienced and accurate writer with top spelling and grammar skills
• An enviable little black book of contacts
• A highly creative individual, full of ideas
• Experience of appeal and case for support writing
• Organised and knows the importance of deadlines
• Experience of managing press conferences and media interviews
• A team player
• Sympathy with the charity’s origins and values

You may be a former journalist or have worked in a communications role for a number of years, ideally in the third sector for a global organisation. Whatever your experience, you’ll be a talented writer armed with excellent media contacts and lots of creative ideas.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role please send your CV, supporting statement and Equal Opportunities and Diversity Monitoring Form to Adam Stacey, Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Quote our reference JO2831.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

Closing date: 17 May 2021

Interviews with Charisma: no later than 19 May 2021

Interviews with Charity: w/c 24 May 2021

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.

About us

The Rhodes Trust builds a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges.  We have almost 90 staff working at Rhodes House in Oxford, and we have a strong international reach with a number of additional overseas staff and many volunteers involved in roles such as selection, alumni relations and class leaders.

Director of Communications (Maternity Cover)

Effective, values-based communication is crucially important to our mission and strategy so we are looking for a highly experienced senior Communications professional to maintain the quality and range of the Trust’s communication strategies while the current Director is on maternity leave.

This is not a care-taker role because you will be actively involved in helping us to measure the impact of the Trust’s work, play an integral role on our Legacy, Equity and Inclusion journey and support the engagement activities for our Big Build project committing £36m to expand Rhodes House as well as the Trust-wide implementation of a digital platform and CRM system (Salesforce).

At the Rhodes Trust we never stand still, so you will also be responsible for managing, mentoring, and supporting a team of three staff members at Rhodes House; overseeing a large portfolio of marketing collateral; proactively monitoring and shaping news stories; and working closely with communication colleagues based with our strategic partners.

You will have a strong track record of success in directing an organisation’s internal and external communications - including press and digital media - in an international context. You will have an affinity with our brand, excellent organisational and project management skills, and possess a positive and professional manner.

To apply, please click 'Apply via website' to be redirected to the full job description and send us your curriculum vitae (no longer than three pages) plus cover letter (no longer than two pages).

The closing date for applications is Friday 30 April 2021 at 12:00 (BST) and we anticipate interviews will be held on 13 and 14 May.

In light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, initial interviews and subsequent on-boarding are likely to take place virtually by Zoom.