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

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. 

It is an exciting time to be joining the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA), we are about to embark on a new five-year strategy which will support and accelerate efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis globally within ten years. Communications is a key pillar of our work; the lack of awareness of hepatitis is costing people their lives. If you want to join a small, ambitious and dynamic team that works at a global level to make a difference, then this role is for you.

We are looking for someone to work closely with the Head of Communications and other key staff, to tell the organisation’s story and the stories of people affected by viral hepatitis. The role will have responsibilities for the organisation’s communications channels including websites, social media, email marketing, brand, and publications.

The successful candidate will deliver high impact global campaigns, develop case studies and communicate the work of WHA to key stakeholders. We are looking for a communication all-rounder with skills across web development, copy writing, design, video and social media. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, creative problem solver ready to turn their hand to a wide range of projects.

In return you will receive a competitive salary and annual leave allowance as well as the chance to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by viral hepatitis.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports to: Head of Communications

Line Management: External suppliers, interns and others as required

Salary: £37, 476.00

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work effectively with Head of Communications to develop high-impact communications strategies 
• Support the development and delivery of successful campaigns including World Hepatitis Day (WHD) and NOhep
• Generate content and case studies for external communications channels
• Management of WHA and NOhep social media accounts
• Develop and update the WHA suite of websites
• Develop regular email communications
• Copyrighting, sub-editing and proof reading
• Design social media graphics, reports, magazines and infographics
• Manage third-party suppliers and consultants
• Manage campaign-specific budgets
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Assist the Head of Communications with press releases and media relations

This job description does not form part of the contract and may be amended to suit the changing needs of the service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Communications Manager
The Communications Manager works across multiple projects and needs to be able to turn their hands to a range of tasks, they are a self-starter and a problem solver, utilising their skills to create a variety of engaging content.

Experience

• Substantial experience working in a marketing/communications/PR or similar environment
• An understanding of membership organisations or the not-for-profit sector
• Experience working in and/or an understanding of global health and international development
• Proven history of developing and implementing communications strategies
• Managing suppliers to ensure they deliver on time, to budget and specification  
• Managing organisational social media

Skills and abilities:

• Clear, precise and engaging writing skills; including experience of producing articles, reports and blog content
• Design skills with a good knowledge of the Adobe suite
• Web management skills with experience of Wordpress
• Clear attention to detail with accurate proof-reading skills
• Social media content generation and management skills
• Proven ability to manage complex projects from start to finish
• Creative thinking capability and the confidence to input with own ideas
• Confident communicating with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Confident in using online analytics to assess effectiveness of campaigns on a regular basis and using feedback to inform future campaigns.

Please note that interviews will be held virtually on Friday 9th and Monday 12th October.

WHA are currently operating on a work-from-home basis. Role will be flexible with some travel to our London office in the future. 

The Communications Manager writes all public communications for EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe (ie. Newsletter, Member updates, press releases, statements and website) including articles on high level public affairs issues related to European and International Health policy. S/he performs the effective and accurate dissemination of this communication, often translated in 7 languages. Our main target groups include media, our patient organization members, patient advocates, policy makers, and other stakeholder groups interested in the rare disease community.

With the support of the Web Technology Manager, s/ he oversees weekly operations for communications activities, ensuring that content made public across EURORDIS newsletters, websites, press releases and social media is fully accurate, timely and highly professional. This involves understanding European Health policy issues and EURORDIS’ position or statement related to these issues. With the support of the Junior Communications Manager, the Communications manager oversees the planning and content shared on EURORDIS social media channels.

As the editorial reference point and writer within the organisation, s/he connects the Communications Team with other colleagues internally reporting a wide range of EURORDIS’ activity and events and coordinates media relations. S/he leads monthly editorial meetings with team members across departments.

EURORDIS is a unique, non-profit alliance of 929 rare disease patient organisations from 72 countries that work together to improve the lives of the 30 million people living with a rare disease in Europe. By connecting patients, families and patient groups, as well as by bringing together all stakeholders and mobilising the rare disease community, EURORDIS strengthens the patient voice and shapes research and policies.

The main scope of this post includes:

• Content writing - Act as editorial reference point within the organisation, writing content on advocacy activities, for all communications channels including website, social media, and press releases. Specific tasks include:
  • Newsletter (3p/m) - collect, write content and ensure effective dissemination in cooperation with intern and translators (7 languages).
  • Video content: write scripts and film short ad-hoc videos when needed.
  • Coordinate communications around Rare Barometer surveys, including dissemination of new surveys and communication on results (infographics, communication to members and social media).
  • Write SEO-optimised content for main website and manage flow of content.
• Media relations and strategy
  • Draft press releases/ comments and oversee EURORDIS media relations, including pitching and securing interviews.
• Communications planning
  • Propose, plan and implement communication actions/dissemination/ strategies for ongoing/ new activities, recurrent programmes and events, projects, advocacy actions.
  • Participate in monthly advocacy and strategy meetings..
  • Oversee operations and implement and improve processes for EURORDIS’ public communications to ensure accuracy, timely and targeted. Guide Communications Junior Manager in editorial choices and community management of all social media on EURORDIS & Rare Disease Day channels.
  • Internally, connect with events, advocacy, survey and project teams  to plan and operationalise communications.
  • Provide the link with the office of the organisation’s CEO to produce and validate strategic communications (statements, press comments)
  • Prepare and run editorial meetings. Link to CEO for messaging.
• Publications & marketing materials
  • Supervise production of materials such as infographics, leaflets, position papers, kakemonos, new logos and also annual Activity Report. Coordinate with graphic designers and printers.

Experience & skills

• Masters or bachelor’s degree, preferably with a specialisation in Communications, Public affairs or International relations and/or a minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position. Experience in the health sector, public affairs, or international policy is a plus.
• Excellent writer in English, with insight and storytelling skills
• High interest in public affairs or European policy with an advocacy sensitivity and ability to capture and move the reader
• Attention to detail, accuracy and consistency with writing
• Autonomous and ability to manage numerous priorities at once
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player. The ability to adapt working style to others
• Team & project management skills
• Hard worker, motivated by working for an association and a cause related to health policy
• Comfortable in an international environment and experience working with different nationalities
• High level fluency in English (oral and written)
• Fluency in French preferred (oral and written) or an ability to work in French
• Other European language a plus
• MS Office (Master level in Word and PowerPoint)
• Social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Photo and graphics editing software appreciated (Indesign, Photoshop)
• Experience with Wordpress, HTML, Dreamweaver preferable

Are you an experienced digital communications professional looking for your next management position?

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a large community funder to appoint their new Digital Communications Manager. The organisation awards life-changing funding across the UK in order to turn ideas in to reality, supporting thousands of projects relating to improving communities, health and wellbeing, and the environment including grass roots organisations and charities. Joining their busy Strategic Communications Team, you will collaborate and work alongside colleagues to ensure that the organisation can magnify storytelling to show how their funding is changing lives in communities across the UK.

Drawing on your exceptional expertise, you will provide insights ensuring that campaigns and digital communications are fully integrated and you will deliver the highest standard of digital engagement with diverse audiences. You will spearhead our client's Digital Communications Officers to deliver compelling and impactful communications across a range of digital platforms including the organisation's website and social media channels.

To be successful, you will thrive in managing teams and you will have experience in the creation and implementation of digital communications strategies. You will be highly organised and proficient in delivering excellent social media approaches, audience segmentation and measurement, as well as developing first class web and social media content.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to apply please submit your CV (Word format) in the first instance. Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application.

Summary

We are seeking a first-class Communications Manager to join our Diabetes Scotland team. This post will lead the strategic development, planning and delivery of communications in Scotland.

Interviews: 19 or 21 October 2020

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan (on completion of your probation period)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

The Communication Manager will play a key role in helping us reach and engage new audiences, increase our profile and influence and raise awareness and understanding of diabetes and the need for prevention. The role will also help influence the wider policy agenda and play a key role in mobilising people living with diabetes to get involved in our campaigns and activities as well as ensuring that lived experience is at the heart of everything we do.

Ideal Candidate

You will have proven experience of working in a similar Communications Manager role and be able to demonstrate first class strategic thinking, communication and writing skills with a good news sense and the ability to work under pressure, at your own initiative and as part of a team. You will also be an excellent public speaker, skilled at building relationships and working in partnership and have excellent organisational skills.

I am eager to speak to a Digital Communications Manager, with previous leadership and management expertise, who enjoys working collaboratively with a can-do attitude who will help lead the merge of a comms and digital team come together.

"Joining our busy Strategic Communications Team you will work alongside colleagues and collaborate in maximising how we tell the story of how our funding is changing lives in communities across the UK".

You will manage a team of Digital Communications Officers to deliver powerful and impactful communications and inspire them to tell the story of thousands of community groups, using a range of digital platforms including our website and social media channels.

The organisation are a non-departmental government body, who offer a very supportive and fast-paced working environment. They are looking for an generous manager and a strategic digital comms expert who has worked within a complex organisational structure, with demanding senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience of leading a team in the creation and delivery of integrated and standalone digital engagement strategies

- Hands on experience of delivering excellent social media approaches, audience segmentation and measurement, as well as developing first class web and social media content and leading teams in this

- Be a committed and generous manager

- Experience working with a variety of senior stakeholders

- Understand how to navigate in a changing environment

- Highly organised.

In return the organisation offer flexible working, generous benefits, and fantastic opportunities for career progression.

Salary £36,000-£42,000

Based in London,

Permanent, 37 hours a week.

Please call 02078207305 or e-mail me [email protected]rrishill.co.uk for more information. The firm closing date for CV and supporting statements is Wednesday 7 th October 8am.

PRESS AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Reporting to Campaigns Director

Full time, fixed term, 12-month contract

Salary: approximately ~£30,000-£35,000 depending on experience

Closing date October 9th: rolling applications with a view to recruit ASAP. London based

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re hiring a creative, innovative and proactive Press and Communications Manager to help take the critical messages of our campaign to new and diverse audiences.  

The role involves identifying and creating media opportunities to establish Make My Money Matter as a leading voice in the fight for a more sustainable world. This position also involves devising creative PR moments to raise our profile, developing communications resources to amplify our campaign, and running events to help us connect with key stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone who has a keen eye for a media opportunity, has a good network of relationships (and wants to develop it further), and is comfortable translating complex information into easily digestible segments. We’re looking for an enthusiastic self-starter, someone comfortable in an entrepreneurial and multi-disciplinary setting, and a creative individual passionate about Make My Money Matter’s mission to build a better world.

ABOUT US

Spearheaded by film maker, SDG advocate and co-founder of Comic Relief, Richard Curtis,

Make My Money Matter works to create public demand to invest in people and planet. Starting with pensions, we help people find out where their money’s being invested and empower them to demand it does better. Once we have helped catalyse this demand, we connect this movement with decision makers in the public and private sector, and together call for the financial system to put people and planet on a par with profit.

Doing this, we aim to move trillions of pounds – away from the destructive, harmful investments of the past, and into those which help build a future we can all be proud of.

Our campaign includes three core workstreams:

1. Public Campaign: We’re going to tell the story of how we can create a better future for people and planet, and of how our money can do good while it grows – without compromising on returns. We’re going to show people what their money does now, and give them a call to action to demand it does better in the future
2. High Profile Partnerships: We’re convening NGOs, businesses, universities, local authorities, and public figures, and helping them work with their pension fund to make positive changes that ensures their money aligns with their values
3. Policy and Advocacy: We’re working with a core set of partners, including advocacy groups, government agencies, and the finance industry, to create a unifying call for high priority, high impact policy reforms that can transform the system from within. We’ll advocate for this manifesto at key national and global moments, including COP26 and UK hosted G7 in 2021.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are recruiting an exceptional Press and Communications Manager on an initial fixed term, one-year contract. This role will report into the Campaigns Director, with responsibility for driving our media presence, developing effective PR strategies, shaping our internal and external communications, and leading on campaign events. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a high profile, brand new start up committed to changing the world.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

This is a diverse role requiring someone comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, juggling a variety of priorities, and operating in a fast moving, start-up environment. They will be a flexible and enthusiastic team player with a track record of problem solving, creativity and delivery. They will be an experienced communications and media professional ideally with a track record operating within the climate, finance or international development sectors.

Your responsibilities

• Devising, developing and delivering impactful media strategies to raise our profile
• Running an effective press office function
• Maintaining and developing a network of influential journalists and publications
• Creating and executing exciting PR moments and events
• Working on compelling narratives for the campaign to engage internal and external stakeholders, drive awareness, and encourage action
• Developing/editing comms materials for specific channels including newsletters, blogs, press releases, social media posts, briefing materials, and similar marketing materials
• Setting KPIs, analysing activities and measuring impact

Your experience could include:

• Working in a fast-paced press or media environment
• Running events and PR activities for social purpose initiatives or campaigns 
• Writing effective press releases, blogs and other communications assets
• Managing projects and organising public events and stunts
• Working with prominent individuals, i.e. influential media/political figures
• Excellent understanding of UK and global media landscape and current affairs
• Establishing and maintaining strong networks with journalists and other stakeholders
• Working on sustainable finance, climate, international development or public policy

You’ll also:

• Demonstrate sound judgment and attention to detail
• Showcase a proven track-record of delivery
• Be an outstanding communicator with the ability to mobilise diverse audiences
• Be quick to build trust and establish relationships
• Be creative, fun and positive team player committed to Make My Money Matter’s aims
• Get stuck in, work proactively and bring a solution orientated mindset
• Be able to work in entrepreneurial settings, often independently and to tight deadlines
• Have UK authorisation to work

In return, we offer

• Competitive salary and pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement and flexible working
• A fantastic opportunity to make a difference with a high-profile, high impact organisation
• A supportive, inclusive environment, and an amazing, vibrant team

How to apply

Please submit your CV and one page cover letter  with “Press and Communications Manager Application” in the subject line. Please include current employment status and likely notice period. Please note that due to the high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to candidates who we wish to interview. 

Diversity and inclusion

We strive to create a fair and healthy environment where all colleagues feel challenged, valued and supported. We aim to cultivate a culture of collaboration and respect, where our people are highly engaged, and individual contributions are celebrated. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds

Digital Communications Manager job - Permanent

Your new company
A large iconic social welfare charity based all over the country but this post (in normal time) will be based in their London office

Your new role
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic generalist Senior Digital Communications professional who is experienced in increasing digital engagement with a wide range of audiences. We are looking for this professional to produce high quality and creative engagement, leading a team of Digital Content Officers. You will be using a range of different platforms including the Website and all their Social Media channels. A lot of your role will be to improve user journey and optimise content alongside the Content Officers to drive quality outputs and deliverable's as well as amplify story telling capabilities .

What you'll need to succeed
This role is a management position and as such we are looking for a Digital Communications Lead that has managed a team as well as managed the increase of engagement, we want to see a proven track record of the ROI and increase in engagement through a wide range of digital communications channels. The successful candidate will have both hands on and strategic experience with Social Media approaches, Audience Segmentation and Analytics. This is a multi-faceted role and you will be expected to help deliver web content as well as lead teams in this. Ideally you will have a background in the third sector and complex organisations with multiple stakeholders

What you'll get in return
- Generous annual leave and company pension scheme - Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals - Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave - Season ticket and cycle to work loans Paid volunteering leave - Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
A large iconic social welfare organisation based all over the country but this post (in normal time) will be based in their London office

Your new role
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic generalist Senior Digital Communications professional who is experienced in increasing digital engagement with a wide range of audiences. We are looking for this professional to produce high quality and creative engagement, leading a team of 5 Digital Content Officers. You will be using a range of different platforms including predominantly Social Media channels but also Blogs and website content. A lot of your role will be to improve user journey and optimise content alongside the Content Officers to drive quality outputs and deliverable's as well as amplify story telling capabilities .

What you'll need to succeed
This role is a management position and as such we are looking for a Digital Communications Lead that has managed a team as well as managed the increase of engagement, we want to see a proven track record of the ROI and increase in engagement through a wide range of digital communications channels. The successful candidate will have both hands on and strategic experience with Social Media approaches, Audience Segmentation and Analytics. This is a multi-faceted role and you will be expected to help deliver web content as well as lead teams in this. Ideally you will have a background in the third sector and complex organisations with multiple stakeholders. We are looking for a collaborator, someone that will work with colleagues at all levels to help develop and hone in their digital skills as well as someone who has work in complex matrix organisations.

What you'll get in return
- Generous annual leave and company pension scheme - Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals - Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave - Season ticket and cycle to work loans Paid volunteering leave - Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Communication and Engagement Post

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside) in partnership with the North West Strategic Direction for Sexual Assault and Abuse Services has an exciting position available for a Sexual Violence Communication and Engagement Manager. The postholder will have a track record in project management and marketing.

This is a new and developing role that has been created to react to the findings of sexual violence criminal justice pathways for sexual violence victims in each of the North West regional areas. The post is based in Warrington with travel around the North West. Working from home would be considered.

An opportunity has arisen for a skilled, dynamic, and inspiring communications and marketing manager to join the Parent-Infant Foundation. 

We are an expanding organisation, supporting the growth and quality of parent-infant relationship teams across the UK through local support and national policy change. In the last year we have launched our new brand and website, had a successful Infant Mental Health Awareness Week and national conference, and seen continued growth on our social media channels. We want to do more, better and with increased impact to achieve our mission, so that all babies and their carers needing relationship support can access it.

You will want to build on our recent successes and newly created communications strategy to share the value and work of parent-infant teams and why they are needed.  Working with our small staff team, the network of parent-infant relationship teams across the UK, and families having received their support, we want you to further increase our brand awareness and help us lead change in the field of infant mental health with our predominantly professional audiences. 

We are looking for a talented and experienced individual who can raise our profile and deepen our engagement with the first 1001 days sector, our network, and policymakers at local and national levels. As well as being confident and competent in delivering creative and engaging content across digital platforms, you must also be well versed in preparing compelling stories and content, bringing to life our work, and that of parent-infant teams. You will bring experience in digital communications and marketing especially with professional audiences; use and analytics of social media platforms; competency with Wordpress; experience of working with beneficiaries, alongside strong planning and ability to work across a team.

This role provides an opportunity to further develop and build the communications function within a small organisation and combines both strategic leadership and direct delivery. It is predominately home-based, with flexibility in hours, making it perfect for an established communications professional who is looking for a flexible role that still provides plenty of challenge and opportunity. We are interested in hearing from passionate, curious people across cultures, genders, ethnicities, and lifestyles to help us reach all communities.

For more details please see the Job Description and Person Specification document.

Closing date is 10am on Monday October 5th 2020.

Please submit a maximum two-page CV alongside covering letter (no more than two pages in length) as an application outlining your experience with relevant examples to show how you meet the skills we are seeking.  Please provide both documents as pdf files.  

Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application.

Interviews will be taking place virtually, using a video calling app (Zoom). If access to technology/WIFI is difficult for you, please get in touch with us so we can assist in making suitable arrangements. 

Stage one interview dates: October 13th and 14th.

Stage two interview date: October 20th.

Fundraising and Communications Manager

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 dependent upon experience (pro rata for 50% FTE). 

Hours: Equivalent to 2.5 days per week, based on a 40 hour week. Core hours Monday to Friday are expected but flexi-time is in operation whereby staff can start earlier or later in agreement with his/her line manager and work corresponding

Location: Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 3NE but flexible home-working can be agreed. Occasional travel within the UK.  Trips to field programmes in Africa may occasionally be required.

Closing Date for applications: 25th October 2020

The role of the Fundraising and Communications Manager is to build awareness, engagement and support of Action on Poverty’s work, meeting organisational and funding targets.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a fundraising and communications strategy

• Devise and implement a strategy with an annual communications and appeals calendar, growing our outreach, and maintaining existing and building new support.
• Tailor communications for audience specific fundraising and build support for the cause through targeted profile raising.
• Keep abreast of the development environment and the media, particularly on issues which relate to Action on Poverty’s activities, and linking with communications.
• Prepare all communications, campaign promotion and support materials for individual donors.  This will include developing themes of support and the ‘ask’, researching and sharing topics of interest to build relationships, through newsletters, social media advertising etc.
• Maximise the use of our database (Beacon), website (being developed for October 2020), social media, email communications.
• Manage Action on Poverty’s website, creating engaging content.
• Contribute to the guardianship and development of the Action on Poverty brand.
• Secure media coverage through proactive promotion of the Action on Poverty’s work through press releases and other media activity, including social media.

2. Development and delivery of diversified fundraising activities:

• Sustain and build regular and cash giving to Action on Poverty, through:

- Identifying and targeting key individual donor groups and design specific supporter journeys that encourage people to join and donate to Action on Poverty, build satisfaction and trust; generate further involvement, maximising their giving potential and life-time value. 

- Providing effective supporter stewardship supporters and build relationships through on and offline communications and sharing stories about our work to increase commitment to Action on Poverty.

• Promoting legacy and in memory giving and maximise Gift Aid.
• Meeting income generation targets by:
• Increasing the number of standing orders and one-off donations

- Stimulating and supporting others to undertake challenges, and ultimately run third party fundraising activities; and develop donor networks, establishing links with others who have the potential to engage others.

3. General

• Maintain and update the database and work with colleagues to ensure accurate database records are maintained, and conforming to the data protection act.
• Keep abreast of the interests, trends, and practises in the funding environment, exploring new approaches and adapting the strategy as appropriate.
• Monitoring and tracking progress of fundraising strategies through agreed KPI’s, providing analysis of the levels of success; including keeping up to date records, analysing and evaluating activities to inform plans.
• Contribute to the work of other Action on Poverty’s colleagues in fundraising and communications, and relationship building, including the timely provision of information.
• Represent Action on Poverty at meetings, events and other networks as appropriate.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the organisation.
• Undertake any appropriate duties that may be requested by the CEO.

Person Specification

Experience:

As an experienced communicator/fundraiser you will have a proven track record in achieving targets, planning and evaluating campaigns, including:

• A proven track record of managing the growth of individual income streams
• Proven experience of increasing digital marketing engagement through website development and social media platforms.
• Leading on and carrying out donor prospect research and developing new donor relationships.
• Specific experience of building and upgrading donor relationships
• Some experience of working in overseas development

Knowledge:

• Able to demonstrate understanding of the challenges of vulnerable and marginalised people living in developing countries and the potential of sustainable livelihoods, preferably from living and/or working in developing countries.
• Good understanding of charity and direct marketing legislation, General Data Protection Regulation and Chartered Institution of Fundraising Guidelines

Skills:

• Excellent ability to creatively write a range of materials suitable for different audiences and present it in an engaging and appropriate form
• Excellent personal skills with a proven ability to engage, inspire and support people to undertake fundraising activities.
• Target-focused with proven experience in delivering to income targets
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Good time management skills, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to build lasting and positive relationships with individual donors
• Good listening and oral communication skills

Good IT skills including CRM database, MS Office, Social Media Channels, Word Press,

Personal Attributes:

Your strategic approach to individual giving will be analytical and reflective.  At the same time, you will be passionate about Action on Poverty’s work, understand motivations behind why individuals give and be able to communicate a compelling case for support.

As a team-player, you are skilled at building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Open to new ideas, you take a proactive, innovative and creative approach to your work.

You will also be able to:

• Work proactively on own initiative.
• Remain positive and quickly recover from setbacks.
• Work in a small dynamic team with limited access to resources.
• Be flexible and willing to support others at times when organisational priorities take precedence.
• Work in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and seek to reflect this in our staff team. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Policies and Practice

The successful candidate must have a commitment to Action on Poverty’s values and mission; comply with Action on Poverty’s policies and practice, including our code of conduct and safeguarding policies.

Eligibility

Only people eligible to work in the UK can apply for this position. 

I am currently looking for an Internal Communications and Engagement Manager for an amazing and well-established children's charity. This 4 month FTC role will be to lead on key internal communications and engagement projects including change communications ensuring staff feel informed, valued and engaged.
Main duties:
To deliver clear, engaging and high-quality communications to meet the needs of the charity's diverse internal audience during a time of considerable change.
Manage multiple internal communications channels - including the intranet, regular e-newsletters and weekly blogs and emails and source, and source, write and edit content.
To lead on key change projects, advising senior leaders, producing and delivering communications plans and evaluating impact.
To design and lead key set-piece engagement events and campaigns, project managing from start to finish, planning strategic content and advising senior leaders.
To be responsible for all intranet content, monitoring and evaluating to drive improvements based on user experience.
To work with regional colleagues to develop and implement effective relationships and communication channels, building engagement and collaboration across these key areas of our work.
To champion internal communications throughout the organisation.
To deputise for the Internal Communications and Engagement Lead in his absence.

Experience:
You will have experience of success in maximising results in a high-profile communications environment both as part of a team and working with other departments and senior stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate effective inter-personal skills and highly developed written and verbal communications skills.

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, please apply online today!