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5Rights is looking for a new Communications Manager to advance the organisation’s policy leadership and secure impact with our target audiences – in the UK and internationally. The role is pivotal in driving understanding and engagement with 5Rights’ pioneering policy work on children’s rights in the digital world.
About 5Rights
5Rights Foundation exists to build the digital world that young people deserve.
Our small team has a track record of pioneering real-world impact on behalf of and with young people. As just a few of the highlights of our work from the last 6 months, we have:
- Supported the progress of a children’s privacy Bill in California;
- Organised the high-profile launch of a roadmap for children’s rights online; and,
- Pioneered a ground-breaking standard on child-centred design.
5Rights is a policy-driven organisation that works towards realising enforceable, statutory regulation and positive change across technology products and services to protect the rights and welfare of children and young people online.
Role Purpose
5Rights Foundation is looking for a dynamic new Communications Manager, reporting to the Executive Director.
The successful candidate will take responsibility of 5Rights’ external communications, to increase our impact with our target audiences across the world. The role is pivotal in driving understanding and engagement with 5Rights’ pioneering policy work on children’s rights in the digital world.
If you are a driven communications professional with a can-do attitude and you are excited at the prospect of making comms serve the mission of creating a digital world that children deserve, we encourage you to apply.
Remuneration and details
Salary and benefits: £38-42,000 dependent on experience, with statutory pension contribution and 25 days annual leave
Location: London-based, expected to be physically present at our Angel (London) based office every week (currently 3 days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday).
Working hours and pattern: this is a 40hr/week position
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading external comms strategies to secure policy change internationally
- Leading on the creation of engaging, impactful products
- Maximising the impact of our comms agency partnership
- Keeping our network engaged
Person specification
This is a multi-facetted role with a wide remit. We don’t expect candidates to be experienced in all the competencies. Therefore, we like to encourage you to apply even if you don’t fulfil all the requirements below, however you see yourself in some of the points.
- You are excited about contributing to making a digital world that young people deserve
- You see comms as a way to drive change in policy and practice
- You are a doer and pro-active
- You are adept at communicating specific policy language
- Your drive is matched by your exceptional organisational skills
- You have multiple strings to your comms bow.
- You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- You are comfortable working with dispersed, international teams
- You are a self-starter and a team-player
How to apply
We plan to invite candidates to interview on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can. Please apply by latest 12th June, 11:59pm.
The latest dates for the first round of interviews will be held on 24th and 25th June and shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written task ahead of the interview. The task will take 1 hour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent
Hours: 21 hrs p/w
Days: Monday + 2 other days that are flexible
Location: Split between home-working and 1.5 days a month at 175 St John Street, Farringdon
We’re looking for an experienced Internal Communications professional to join our Communications and Marketing Team. This is a newly created role, and represents an exciting opportunity to work with a charity that has real impact on the lives of children, young people and their families.
Our mission is to improve children and young people’s mental health, and central to that aim is developing a committed, inspired and engaged workforce. As Internal Communications Manager, you will work closely with our People & Culture team to ensure our 550+ staff have a real sense of belonging to the Place2Be family - whatever their role and wherever they work in the UK.
No week at Place2Be is the same. We have ambitious growth targets to reach more children and young people by 2025, and that will mean growing our teams – so if you are passionate about improving children’s mental health, we want to hear from you.
What will I be responsible for in my new role?
You will:
- lead the development, delivery and evaluation of an internal communications strategy to drive the strategy, vision and values of Place2Be
- collaborate with the Director of People and Culture, the People experience Officer and Head of Communications to develop and deliver internal communications and engagement plans
- play a key role in the delivery of a programme of staff engagement events across our regions in summer and autumn 2022
- work closely with the Leadership Team to provide professional internal communications consultation and advice, as well as practical delivery
- build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels across Place2Be,and supporting the process of mapping out effective communication channels across Place2Be.
Diversity and Inclusion
Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from applicants from diverse groups.
Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in.
All successful applicants to clinical roles will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG.
We are an organisation that is fully committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and take this responsibility seriously.
About You
The successful candidate:
You will:
- be highly organised and diligent, able to prioritise a busy workload and manage multiple deadlines
- hold significant experience in internal communications
- have experience maintaining website content, using CMS systems (e.g. SharePoint)
- have pervious experience using email marketing systems (e.g. MailChimp) and sound understanding of best practice
Interview Date : Tuesday 7 June [am] or Wednesday 8 June [am], or Thursday 9 June [pm]
Please feel free to visit our website if you have any questions about this role, or would like to speak to someone.
In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:
- Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
- Robust Learning and Development Programme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
- Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
- Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay
If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.
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You will facilitate the annual Challenge Poverty Week in England and Wales, and support digital communications across all of Church Action on Poverty’s programmes, ensuring that they are coordinated as part of the organisation’s overarching communications strategy.
Key responsibilities
1. Building Dignity, Agency, and Power to end poverty: Challenge Poverty Week
- Liaising and supporting Challenge Poverty Week key partners in promoting engagement with the Week across a range of networks, organise ‘get involved’ events, planning themes and content for the Week
- Coordinate digital content for the Week, including branding materials, website and social media.
- Provide admin and other support for regular meetings to the Challenge Poverty Week project team and core partners meetings
- Support CPW events, including promotion, online bookings, technical support, and support for in-person events as required
2. Building a movement: engaging supporter and partners through digital communications
- Run Church Action on Poverty’s social channels on a day-to-day basis, including developing and optimising text, image, video and audio content for digital and social media output
- Gather copy and graphics from colleagues, and post blogs regularly to Church Action on Poverty’s website
- Create webpages for digital activism and fundraising campaigns using the Engaging Networks platform
- Add/update pages on website as required and ensure they are optimised for search engines
- Draft and send email bulletins to Church Action on Poverty’s campaigners, donors and partners
- Create, monitor and update advertising campaigns, using Facebook Ads Manager and Google AdWords
3. Building our capacity to grow the movement: quality control and monitoring impact
- Provide quality control support e.g. proof-reading, editing, brand guidelines, visual identity
- Follow guidelines to ensure all communications effectively support Church Action on Poverty’s values and strategy
- Work with the Communications and Supporter Relations Manager to coordinate communications from different programmes as part of our overarching communications strategy
- Ensure that all communications foreground the voices of people with lived experience of poverty, in a way that upholds their dignity, agency and power
- Work with the Communications and Supporter Relations Manager to identify and monitor online conversion and engagement goals using Google Analytics and social metrics
Accountability and relationships
You will be accountable to the Communications and Supporter Relations Manager. You will also have a close working relationship with other staff across all Church Action on Poverty’s programmes, and attend regular staff meetings and supervision sessions.
Duration: Permanent contract, with six month probationary period.
Hours: 35 hours per week including some 'unsocial' hours, evening and weekend working and overnight travelling for which Time Off in Lieu is provided.
Salary: Church Action on Poverty Salary Band C (SCP 14 - 22 on the local authority APT&C scale, currently £23,484 - £27,514), dependent on previous pay and experience.
Pension: Church Action on Poverty will make a contribution of up to 10% of salary to the NEST pension scheme, on the basis that the employee contributes not less than 5%.
Holidays: 25 days’ annual leave pro rata plus statutory holidays.
Location: Options to work from home or from our office in Salford.
Applications can only be made using our application form. No CVs will be accepted.
Person specification
Skills
Good organisational and administrative skills (A.I.R)
Good written communication skills (A.I)
Good skills with Google and/or Microsoft Office software (A.I)
Ability to design and edit content using WordPress and/or other content management systems (A.I.R)
Skills in graphic editing, design, and/or video editing (A.I.R)
Ability to be an effective member of a team, but also to show initiative (A.I.R)
Ability to plan and manage time effectively (A.I.R)
Accuracy, reliability and a good attention to detail (A.I.R)
Knowledge
How to use social media to support organisational communication (ideally in a charity/values driven context) (A.I.R)
Good working knowledge of a variety of digital/social media platforms (Facebook, Google Adwords, analytics, WordPress, Eventbrite, Zoom etc) (A.I.R)
Experience
Experience of creating/managing effective social media content/ channels (A.I.R)
Experience of planning and delivering online and/or offline events (A.I.R)
Work-related circumstances
Interest in and sympathy with Church Action on Poverty’s vision and values. (I)
Willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings, weekends, and UK travel, including occasional overnight stays (I)
A = Application; I = Interview; R = Referenc
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At CBM UK, we have some amazing stories to share. We work alongside people with disabilities in the world’s poorest places – a group of people too often overlooked or ignored – and are passionate about amplifying their voices to reach a wider audience.
We have decades of experience in disability-inclusive development and humanitarian action, delivered through authentic partnership with disability organisations and other local partners, transforming lives and helping to break the vicious cycle of poverty and disability.
This exciting and varied new role will help us engage our target audiences, inspiring them to partner with CBM UK in our mission to build a fairer, more inclusive world. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Communications as part of a dynamic Fundraising and Communications team of 20.
The role has short-term tactical, and some strategic, decision making authority within agreed parameters.
How to apply
More information about CBM UK and a full role profile can be found by visiting our website through the "Apply via Website" button.
Please download the Recruitment Pack for more information. If you're interested, we’d be delighted to have an informal chat to tell you more about the role and answer any questions you may have.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage marketing communications at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS).
The Marketing and Communications Manager is a senior role within a dynamic team responsible for our marketing and fundraising communications and our external affairs. The successful candidate will lead development and implementation of IDS marketing strategies, including digital marketing in support of fundraising, post graduate student recruitment, and short courses. They will be the overall editor for the IDS website and social media channels with responsibility for increasing reach and impact. In addition, the post holder will work closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement to deliver IDS corporate communications, including leading on the design and production of our Annual Review.
We are seeking an experienced marketing and communications professional who has a strong track record in growing the direct response to integrated marketing campaigns and utilising data analytics and reporting metrics to identify audience trends and market opportunities. The post holder will be the Institute’s specialist in marketing communications and champion knowledge sharing for innovation across IDS. The post reports to IDS’ Head of Communications, line manages a Communications Support Officer, and matrix manages a Digital Marketing Officer and Communications Assistant.
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Right to Succeed is a fast-growing national charity, working to deliver place-based and educational change in the most disadvantaged communities. Together, alongside their local and national partners, Right to Succeed delivers coordinated, impactful programmes aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, their families and wider communities.
We are looking for an Impact Communications Manager to improve how Right to Succeed monitors and communicates the impact our programmes achieve and the value we bring to communities. This is an unusual role, which sits in the External Communications team and works closely with the Data and Insights team.
The ideal candidate will be able to understand complex concepts and communicate them clearly to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences. They will have a passion for communicating positive stories. This is a fixed-term role to deliver a two-part project: reviewing our existing programmes to identify and evidence impact, and developing processes that enable us to build this into future programmes.
To apply for this position, please send a CV and supporting statement to apply via our advert on CharityJob by midnight on Monday 6th June 2022. Please note, we are scheduling interviews as applications are received, therefore an early application is recommended.
Your supporting statement must not exceed 2 pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
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Internal Communications Manager
Home based, remote working
£17,748 - £21,114 pa (FTE £29,580 - £35,190) plus excellent benefits
21 hours per week
As Internal Communications Manager you will lead on coordinating internal communications across RNID, advising colleagues at all levels on best practice, whilst streamlining and managing our different internal comms channels.
Working closely with the People team, you will support the roll-out of new internal policies and support the development and engagement in the staff survey, developing staff engagement plans based on the results. You will advise the Senior Leadership Team on any action needed.
An experienced internal communications professional, you should be passionate about the importance good communications can play in creating a well engaged and motivated staff team.
As the only person fully focused on internal comms at RNID, you will be a self-starter, who thinks creatively and can see through projects from conception to delivery.
We’re the UK’s largest deaf charity making life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we campaign for an inclusive society. We connect people to practical advice and pioneer new treatments.
Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.
The RNID (formerly Action on Hearing Loss) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 15 June 2022.
Interview date: 28 June 2022.
Civitas Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a great Charity focused on campaigning for the science and engineering community. The charity works with over 115 scientific organisations to ensure that the UK has the skills, funding, and policies to enable science and engineering to thrive. An opportunity exists for an experienced Communications Manager to join the team. The Communications Manager will be responsible for shaping the charity’s identity and building the reputation. You will have the freedom to craft your own communications strategy and focus the efforts on the things that will boost the Charity’s profile. This is a broad role leading on areas including Communications, Digital, Events, Media, and Design. Hybrid working in central London. Perm, full time role although a part time scenario will be considered.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will possess extensive communications experience including the handling of digital communications, including mail-outs, social media, and CRM systems. You will also be comfortable working with a website and supporting the production of engaging content. You will be creative in your approach and be able to produce clear and eye-catching outputs (printed and digital) for a variety of audiences. Experience of event management would be an advantage as well as producing press releases and quotes for senior staff. This is a great opportunity to develop your career within the charity sector with a fast growing organisation.
Please enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and full JD. Early applications are encouraged.
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The Diocese of Southwark is looking for an experienced Editor/Communications Manager to join its creative, enthusiastic and vibrant Communications Department in implementing its exciting new Communications Strategy. The Communications Department is responsible for sharing the good news stories from across the diocese through a variety of platforms ranging from The Bridge, the Diocesan newspaper, to social media. We also handle enquiries from local and national print and broadcast media.
The responsibilities include to:
- Draft a range of communications materials, including press releases and statements
- Produce The Bridge Newspaper
- Deputise for the Director of Communications
- Plan and prepare materials to accompany particular campaigns on a range of subjects for different departments
- Handle media enquiries in a timely, confident, courteous and effective manner – including producing statements, background briefing materials and other helpful information for journalists
If you are an excellent communicator with a Journalism or English degree, have excellent writing, editing and media relations skills, have experience of, and enjoy writing and editing copy to a high standard in a clear and lively manner. You must have at least 6 years work experience, exellent design and layout skills with knowledge and experience of Adobe InDesign. You must have a passion for communications, the ability to work to deadlines and a strong news sense. We are a small team, so the willingness to pitch in as and when required is important.
The organisation:
A children and young people’s campaign
The role:
To lead on the campaigns communications for UK & international policy change.
To oversee the formation of video, social media campaigns and publications as well as writing blogs speeches and media releases.
To manage 1 member of staff, the relationship with their communications agency and maxmise the impact of the network members through engaging communications.
The candidate:
Experienced at producing successful “calls to action”through a variety of communication channels.
A proven organiser of real quality and the ability to line mange successfully.
A strong relationship builder with suppliers, colleagues and external partners
Deadline - Friday 10th June 2022
To apply, email your CV to The Right Ethos
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NFER’s people are key to its mission and our sense of community has always been strong. Over the past couple of years we have been transitioning the work we do and how we do it including introducing hybrid working, digital transformation and entering new markets.
This is a new role with the purpose to develop and deliver a comprehensive internal communications strategy which reflects NFERs strategic objectives and provides all staff and stakeholders with regular, meaningful, and consistent information about activity across the organisation.
You’ll develop and utilise a range of communication channels - such as staff briefings and employee newsletters as well as seek out how new ways to enable employees to easily connect with and access information, share knowledge and experience and feel fully engaged in the organisation. You’ll be key to supporting the ambition that NFER acts and operates as ‘one community’.
Reporting to the Head of Communications you’ll work closely with other team leaders in the communications department, the Director of Communications, the Head of HR and Organisational Development and other senior leaders from across the Foundation.
Requirements
- Positive, proactive, engaging and passionate about NFER’s mission.
- Previous extensive experience of internal communications.
- Experience of writing and editing in print and on-line.
- Experience of writing for a range of audiences.
- Excellent at building deep relationships at all levels of an organisation with a high standard of written and verbal communications skills with experience of copywriting.
- Experience of organising and planning internal communications campaigns, events and activities which are time critical and relationship dependent.
- Has experience of working in a PR or communications environment with excellent understanding of corporate communications challenges and objectives.
- Excellent marketing and communications skills across a range of channels, specifically face-to-face, social media, email, and events.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage a busy workload.
- Quality focused with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive with good time-management and organisational skills.
- Microsoft Office literate and confident working with digital marketing and internal communication platforms.
Why NFER?
At NFER, our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems worldwide. We do this by creating and sharing research evidence and insights on education policy and practice, informing policymakers and other key decision makers, and strengthening practice in the classroom.
- Salary £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
- Generous pension scheme
- 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days (pro rata)
- Excellent support for professional development
- Great work/life balance and lots of flexibility
- UK based and UK Skilled Worker sponsorship
- Plus lots of well-being and social activities
Initial closing dates for applications will be midnight on 16th May 2022
You’ll be linked to either our Slough or York office with minimal requirement for office-based days meaning you can choose to work at home, from the office or a mix of the two to enable you to work as effectively as you can.
NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you’re looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul and skills into making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply via the button shown.
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We are looking for an experienced Digital Communications and Marketing Manager who has experience in creating and implementing successful departmental strategies. Has dynamic interests and skills to create and manage engaging visual material and media used for advertising, marketing that speaks to wider stakeholders, clients, and young people directly.
Key responsibilities
Strategy
- Plan, create and execute an exciting and engaging social media marketing strategy across all channels (Newsletter, Email, Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn) to engage with young people and to promote our brand to potential funders, clients and partners
- Champion data analysis, content optimisation, publishing algorithms and social listening to help grow our community
- Manage the digital communications and marketing budget and drive efficiencies
- Lead a growing Creative Media Team
Campaign and content
- Work closely with the Programme Managers, on concepts, creation and delivery of digital marketing content for programmes using learnings from past digital campaigns to inform the approach
- Lead on evaluation of digital comms for programmes to inform future campaigns, increase ROI and better understand our audience
- Manage contracts with content providers (e.g. filmmakers, photographers, young people) to ensure there is high-quality content for online platforms
- Work with the sales team to design and deliver campaigns that attract and engage with funders, clients and potential investors
Website
- Oversight on the continual development of the website including working with the programme management team for the Connect Platform
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team with diverse voices and experiences. We are proud to be a diverse team led by young people and represent the community we serve.
Company Benefits
- Scope to take real ownership in a small, ambitious team
- A strong commitment to personal and professional development with an individual training budget
- 28 days paid annual leave per year (plus all statutory holidays)
- 3 days of volunteering leave
- Quarterly organisational supervision to support staff wellbeing and discuss best practice
- A range of flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, time off in lieu (TOIL) home or remote working
- An auto-enrolment with pension scheme in line with Government guidance
- Regular team socials and outings (Quizzes, Bowling, Virtual Reality, Board and Card Games)
Essential Requirement
- Excellent presentation and reporting skills to organise and present programme campaign results.
- Digital marketing management experience
- Experience in all digital areas including websites, email marketing, data segmentation and audience analysis.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you for your interest in this role at Goldsmiths SU.
We are the charitable organisation at the heart of the Goldsmiths student body - one of London’s most artistic, innovative and radical communities. We give young people the opportunities and challenges they need to grow, learn and thrive, so they can create a better world.
The role of Communications Manager is critical to our plans for the next few years.
After two years of focusing on survival in the face of the pandemic, we are ambitious about our future, and confident about overcoming the challenges we face - some challenges that we have in common with students’ unions everywhere, and some that are unique to us.
Our Communications Manager will help craft and launch a new strategy, and lay the foundations for building a new reputation and track record for Goldsmiths SU.
We're going to change the world.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Seeking a Senior Communications Officer / Manager to increase the impact of our work and support the delivery of the communications strategy. This role would suit someone with a background in a variety of communication channels and experience in communications strategy delivery.
The cause
New Local is a think tank and network of councils and other organisations working to energise local government and improve public services. At the heart of our work is ‘community power’ - the belief that people should be given the means to transform the places where they live and the services they use. We believe this is key to sustainable, fairer public services and a better society for all.
We publish research on community power. We campaign for change. And we work directly with public and voluntary sector bodies to help them hand more power and resource over to communities.
The role
Over the last two years, we’ve changed our name, renewed our brand and launched a new website. At the same time, we’ve seen our community power message take a greater hold, and our network grow in size and enthusiasm.
We’re seeking a Senior Communications Officer who can help us further increase the impact of our work. They will play a key role in supporting the Director of Communications to deliver the New Local communications strategy as our work grows.
Your job will include:
- Digital management: Day-to-day content planning and website upkeep, taking a leading role in our website’s success.
- Social media: Running New Local’s channels to increase engagement and reach influential stakeholders.
- External marketing: Promoting our membership and consultancy offer in creative and engaging ways, to both new and existing connections.
- Content: Producing, planning and editing content - from blogs and reports to videos and podcasts.
- Planning: Working cross-team to coordinate our communications and make sure our messages are heard by the right people at the right time.
- Media relations: Taking a proactive and reactive approach to promoting New Local’s work and interests with national, regional and specialist press.
- Brand management: Acting as a ‘brand ambassador’ for New Local- ensuring that our messaging is understood and conveyed by all staff, and helping to develop and disseminate our brand identity
- And more:
- Supporting the planning and delivery of events
- Working closely with researchers on research outputs
- Planning, drafting and sending newsletters via CRM system
And taking on other tasks to support the communications strategy and our work as a whole.
Location: New Local operates a highly flexible approach to work location and welcomes applications from across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Our ideal candidate will be:
- A great communicator, who can distil complex ideas and bring people together around a cause - verbally, visually and in writing.
- A creative thinker, who has an eye for design and can bring fresh approaches to any challenge.
- Digitally savvy, with experience creating high levels of engagement online and through social media.
- A keen planner, whose strategic understanding and attention-to-detail is proven to keep projects timely and impactful.
- A warm connector, with experience of building strong, supportive relationships inside and outside teams, ideally with press and local/national government.
- Someone with quick judgement, who flourishes in an environment of autonomous working and speedy decision making, and can be trusted to make the right calls.
- Driven by achieving change, both in terms of improving our own work and achieving New Local’s broader political and societal goals.
- Flexible and collaborative, generous in offering expertise and keen to work adaptably and openly with other members of New Local’s staff.
The organisation
New Local was founded in 1996 as New Local Government Network. Today, we’re a close team of around 15. The Senior Communications Officer role will report to the Director of Communications, and work alongside the Design Production Coordinator. They will work closely with all other members of staff, including the Research Team, Network and Events Team and Practice Team.
In addition to the advertised salary, we offer:
- A minimum of 27 days’ holiday a year and ten days holiday over Christmas/New Year
- Highly flexible working and work location arrangements
- Regular training opportunities
- A number of other benefits listed in the job description.
For further details of the role and benefits on offer, please refer to the attachments. Full information about the role including the Senior Communications Officer Job Description and Person Specification can also be found on the jobs page of the New Local website.
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Communications Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Manager to develop and implement Clinks’ communications strategy and oversee the activity of the team to promote, inform and advocate for the voluntary sector working in criminal justice. Based in our Influence and Communications Directorate you will manage our communications team to produce a wide range of high quality communications campaigns and content including publications, ebulletins, website content, social media and press releases.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we develop a new communications strategy. You will work closely with the Influence and Policy Manager to ensure the integration of activities to communicate with and influence key stakeholders and with our Support and Development Directorate to ensure that voluntary sector organisations have access to the information and support they require to meet the needs of their service users. Our new communications strategy will ensure we achieve optimal reach and impact for these activities, and you will be a key part in developing and delivering that.
This is an exciting role for the right person to work in a small but dynamic organisation, within a fast-paced external environment, and where you will learn a lot from voluntary organisations working in criminal justice.
About Clinks
Thousands of voluntary organisations support people in the criminal justice system. They provide vital support to people serving their sentence in prison, in the community and people returning to the community after prison.
Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Our vision is of a vibrant, independent and resilient voluntary sector that enables people to transform their lives.
Over the last couple of years these organisations have demonstrated strength, adaptability and resilience in the face of the damage and harm inflicted by Covid-19 on people in contact with the criminal justice system and the organisations that support them, combined with large scale changes in the criminal justice policy and operating environment. We are now at a critical moment to address longstanding, systemic problems facing the criminal justice system and the people within it. We are committed to working with the sector and the government to build a post pandemic future with a fairer criminal justice system that utilises the vast expertise and diversity of voluntary organisations, treating them as equal partners. A future where organisations not only survive but thrive.
Clinks is an equal opportunities employer committed to increasing diversity and actively working towards becoming anti-racist. Applicants from racially minoritised communities, those that have a disability or who are from a less privileged background, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with direct experience of the criminal justice system and/or with protected characteristics are actively encouraged to apply. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Clinks' recruitment policy is that there is no requirement to disclose any convictions when applying for this role.
Benefits
Clinks is an ethical employer offering an excellent benefits package, including competitive salary rates, a 6% employers company pension contribution and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We offer a monthly wellbeing day off to support healthy mental wellbeing and operate a flexible working approach to support work/life balance. We also provide internal coaching pairs, an employee assistance programme and employee resource groups to enhance inclusion.
How to apply for the job
Please see the job description, application form and equalities monitoring form . The equalities monitoring data is anonymised and data is received separately from the rest of the application.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 6 June 2022
Interviews are expected to take place on 22 June. If you are unable to attend on this date, please inform us in your application. We will endeavour to accommodate shortlisted candidates’ availability where possible.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Unfortunately, we are unable to notify non-shortlisted applicants. If you do not hear from us by the interview date, please assume that you were unsuccessful on this occasion and thank you for your interesting in working for Clinks.
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