IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

The media and communications role will sit in the London office but sits within a global team. The role requires a good understanding of SRHR issues on a global scale and a good working relationship and placement with traditional and digital media outlets. This will include developing innovative communications plans, producing and pitching creative content and writing compelling copy for a variety of external and internal channels.

You have a proven track record of delivering media strategies, strong written skills, a good working knowledge of Meltwater and relationship management with key journalists and media outlets. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a media strategy that centres the important work of our members as well as delivery of content that delivers on a number of crossover strategies.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ.  Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: Sunday 13 December 2020

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. However, before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Are you passionate about healthcare PR, communications and storytelling? Can you combine your proven ability to build relationships with the media, creativity, content development and copywriting skills, and a good nose for a story to enable us to reach and inspire more people affected by axial SpA (AS)? Could you convince healthcare professionals and people whose lives are touched by the condition to get behind our mission?

If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious charity that is determined to change the lives of the 1 in 200 people who are living with axial SpA (AS), a painful and progressive form of inflammatory arthritis.

With a new 5-year strategy and a brand review underway, we are determined to transform our approach to communications. Our ambition is to increase public awareness of axial SpA (AS), so AS becomes as well recognised as conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s.

If you are an ambitious self-starter, with a passion for communications campaigns that inspire audiences, we would love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV together with two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter.

Deadline for applications 9am Monday 14 December. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

We are seeking a Communications Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our young, ambitious charity and play a key role in helping Duchenne UK further our work to tackle Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

The Communications Manager will be central in raising the profile of Duchenne UK and advancing fundraising. You will work closley with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing to develop a new marketing and communication strategy and lead on its implementation.

You will work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver updates covering all aspects of Duchenne UK’s activities, including; research, clinical trials, patient and parent support, family stories/updates and fundraising. You will deliver communications across multiple channels to inform and engage the Duchenne community and our existing supporters whilst also helping us to reach new audiences to raise awareness of DMD and increase support towards our vital work.

You will be an excellent communicator who thrives working in a small team environment and be passionate about helping Duchenne UK achieve our mission.

What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

DMD is a devastating muscle wasting disease and is the most common genetic killer of children worldwide.  The disease is caused by a lack of the protein dystrophin in the body which acts as a shock absorber, and without it, the muscles are damaged by everyday use.  Diagnosed almost always in boys, usually before the age of five. Children often lose mobility by their teens and are unlikely to live beyond their thirties.  In the UK there are around 2,500 boys affected and around 300,000 worldwide. There is currently no treatment or cure.

Duchenne UK

Duchenne UK has one clear aim – to end Duchenne. Our heart and soul, and our reason for carrying on, are our boys, men and rare girls living with DMD. 

We are the largest funder of DMD research in the UK. We connect leading researchers with industry, the NHS and families to challenge every stage of drug development to make the incurable, curable. Together, we will find treatments and cures for this generation of patients with Duchenne.

We’re doing this by funding research that’s focused on getting treatments to those affected now – as well as pushing as far and fast as we can for an effective treatment in the future.

Start date: End of November
Organisation: NHS Trust
Location: Central London
Contract length: 4 months

Your new role
For this role you will be required to engage and communicate with key stakeholders in the work of research and development at the Trust. A key part of the role will be the planning, coordination and delivery of multi-channel targeted PR and communications strategies to support internal and external communications projects and campaigns aimed at staff within the Trust, patients and the public along with all stakeholder groups. You will be accountable to the Head of Communications and for ensuring that communications support is consistent with the department's communications objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working within the NHS as a Communications Manager
• Experience of working with the media, journalists and broadcasters.
• Strong collaboration skills with proven internal and external stakeholder management experience
• Experience of developing and implementing content across digital (intranet and web) and social media channels.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands
• Able to provide, receive and work with highly complex, sensitive or contentious information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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Research Communications Officer

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 6pm on the closing date.

Do you have a passion for biomedical science and a flair for writing? Alzheimer’s Society – the UK’s leading dementia charity - is looking for a talented Research Communications Officer to bring our growing research programme to life for donors, volunteers and people affected by dementia.

By 2025, one million people will be living with the condition. Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia – wherever they are, whatever they’re going through. We provide information and support, improve care, campaign for change and are committed to supporting high quality dementia research going forward

Research Communications Officer Responsibilities:

The Research Communications Officer will publicise our portfolio of over 150 grants worth £30 million to a wide range of lay audiences. Working within the busy research team, you will use your understanding of biomedical science, keen eye for a good story and excellent writing skills to create and promote compelling content for a range of audiences. This will include donors, people affected by dementia, researchers and policy makers.

Research is a key priority for the organisation going forward, and this position will be integral to ensuring research is represented across our internal and external channels including our website, blog, social media channels, enewsletters and internal intranet.

Dementia remains a very popular topic in the press. You will play a key role in supporting the Society’s research media work by developing press statements for national circulation and articles for trade press. With media training you will act as a spokesperson on research topics in print and broadcast interviews.

Research Communications Officer Requirements:

We’re looking for someone uniquely skilled in making complex science clear and accessible to lay audiences. You will be able to tell a compelling story but also have good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in our press statements. You must have experience in communicating research to non-scientists, be confident at giving presentations and have the ability to work proactively and independently in this very varied role.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

Position: Research Communications Officer
Location: Home Worker - England and Wales
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent-
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £25,300 - £27,628 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing date: 10 December 2020
Interview date: 16 or 17th December (second round interviews if needed)

You may have experience of the following: Research Communications Officer, Communications Officer, Biomedical Sciences, Dementia, Strategic Communication, Senior Communications Officer, Charity, Third Sector, Not for Profit, etc.

Background 

Medact supports the health community to work together towards a world in which everyone can truly achieve and exercise their human right to health. We cover some of the most pressing national and global threats to health and wellbeing including climate change; human rights abuses; conflict and violence; and rising inequality. 

We’re member-led, and our membership spans a range of people who work in health including nurses, doctors, midwives, and academics.

Great communications are vital to ensure the health community can use its voice effectively for good. Despite Covid, there’s strong energy among health workers to work for a fairer society, and tackle the power structures which perpetuate inequality and oppression. We want to shift the narrative about what’s important, and build a politics that centres public health and equity.

We believe the health community has huge potential to drive transformative social change - come work with us to help make that a reality. 

About the role

In this role, you’ll lead the process to develop and deliver Medact’s Communications Strategy, bringing the team fully on board. You’ll support colleagues, and our wider movement, to gain new comms skills and use the tools available to best effect. 

Medact has a multi-skilled team who build great campaigns that draw people in and put decision-makers under pressure. From our Patients not Passports campaign tackling the Hostile Environment in health, to our recent action with Royal Medical Colleges that helped to force a Government U-turn on housing evictions, we’re confident we can make a difference.  But we know our comms could be better, and that we could be using the media more strategically to drive the change we want to see. 

Medact’s Communications Manager will play a central part in ensuring the voice of progressive health workers can be as powerful as possible. The stakes couldn’t be higher - Covid-19 and measures to control it have exposed and exacerbated existing the inequity and power imbalance in our society. The political disruption caused by the pandemic creates the potential to remake our economy to centre health justice. But it won’t be easy, and excellent communications will be vital for success. 

About you

You’ll bring good communications experience and a clear sense of how strategic comms can be used to best effect in a campaigning context - although you don’t need to have worked in a campaigning organisation before. You’ll have an eye for a great media story, and know how to get it out into the world.  An excellent team player, you’ll be able to share your skills confidently but also listen hard to colleagues and supporters, taking time to understand their experience and what works for them.  With a strong commitment to social justice and transformative change, you’ll be excited about the challenge of shifting power to ensure everyone can live a good and healthy life.

How to apply

Please upload a CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages setting out why you are interested in the role, and how you meet the person specification using the application form on our website.

Please do not state when or where you were educated on your application.

We would be grateful if you would also complete a copy of the recruitment monitoring form on our website.

If your application is shortlisted, we will invite you to an interview, which will be conducted online. Interviews will involve a presentation, for which we will ask you to prepare in advance; a written task; and a conversation with a panel of interviewers. If necessary we may ask you to attend a second interview, which will also be conducted online. 

We are happy to reimburse shortlisted candidates for childcare costs and/or lost wages incurred as a result of attending interviews with us.

Help applying

For advice on how to write your application, see the guidance document linked from the job posting on our website.

We also have a member of the team on hand to talk to any candidates who would like further advice on whether or how to apply. This team-member won’t be involved in the recruitment process and any chats will be kept completely confidential. If you think this could be helpful for you please see our website for the contact email.

Key dates
Applications close on Monday 4th January at 9am.

We are aiming to have online interviews with shortlisted candidates in the week beginning 11th January. 

Our recruitment principles

Medact aims to be an inclusive and supportive employer, and we recognise that recruitment processes don’t work for everyone. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in the NGO sector, and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class or have a working class background. If you have any questions or uncertainties about this position, and whether you are right for it, please do get in touch.

About Whole Education:

Whole Education is a fast growing non-profit, with a small central team drawn mostly from the education and third sectors.

WE are a values-driven organisation, sharing a vision for a more rounded, broad education for young people in English schools. WE believe this kind of whole education can support all young people, regardless of their backgrounds, to thrive in their future life, learning and work.

WE run a number of programmes and events for school teachers and leaders to improve their ability to provide this kind of education. The heart of our work is our membership network, where values-aligned schools pay a yearly fee for membership. In return, they get access to a number of our programmes for their staff. WE also help them to network and build a community of like minded educators.

WE had been recognised by a number of groups and publications for our work driving educational innovation including by the House of Commons Parliamentary Select Committee and the OECD.

Who are we looking for

We are looking to recruit a Communications manager  who is passionate about Whole Education’s vision and feels able to bring their experience and strength to support the organisation. 

You will bring experience of having worked in a communications role for a number of years to the role.

You will likely have worked in the education sector but this is not essential. 

You will be happy delivering on all aspects of communications for a small not-for-profit organisation – from daily activities (e.g. using social media/sending newsletters/updating the website) to more strategic planning  – eg brand management and  campaigns to celebrate the success and impact of our work.

Whatever your background you will be a highly organised individual with excellent communications skills . You will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and excited by the opportunity to both deliver and develop the communications strategy to support the organisation, our member schools and our stakeholders.  You will be an independent self-starter who is confident driving work forwards, whilst enthusiastic about working as part of a small and passionate team in the not-for-profit sector.

What will you do:

As the Communications Manager your role would lead the delivery of Whole Education’s communications strategy in order to increase awareness and engagement with Whole Education’s work.

In particular, this means marketing Whole Education membership, programmes and events across the education sector and sharing their impact.

It also means maintaining, quality assuring and promoting the Whole Education brand online, through physical collateral and at events (face to face and virtual). Whilst this is a home based job, you will need to ocassionally travel to London for team meetings or other areas of the country for events.

Role overview

The Right to Education Initiative (RTE) is looking for a Communications Manager 

The successful candidate will be responsible to develop and implement an exciting and audience-focused communications strategy in line with RTE’s strategic plan. The communications manager will be responsible for the management and development of RTE’s website, ensuring the content is always relevant and up to date, sharing information to targeted audiences and raising RTE’s profile. He or she will play a key role in supporting RTE’s priority activities and programmes.

This position includes possible travels  to attend work-related meetings and events worldwide.

Areas of responsibilities and key tasks

Communications strategy

• Develop an exciting and audience-focused communications strategy, together with RTE staff and executive board, to help deliver our organisational strategy and objectives.

• Oversee the implementation of the communications strategy.

• Oversee the development and delivery of strategies for digital channels, as well as communications strategies for specific campaigns.

Website and social media presence management

• Produce, consult on, and implement an annual plan for RTE’s website in line with the communications strategy, including the implementation of our planned core activities.

• Web and content management

• Ensure RTE’s website is easy-to-use, meets the needs of our audience in terms of content, functionality, and user experience.

• Day-to-day management of RTE’s international web presence (websites is English, French, Spanish, and Arabic) according to the organisational objectives and priorities.

• Lead on liaising with a web agency to redesign RTE’s websites.

• Analyse, using analytics, and draw actionable insights across all digital channels.

• Source external content contributions, particularly blog posts.

• Coordination of alternative language websites, to ensure content is regularly updated, relevant items are translated, and contributions sourced.

• Recruit and supervise the work of community language facilitators.

• Track developments related to the right to education, human rights, and development, as well as RTE’s media presence.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to maximise the impact of advocacy and increase use of online resources and tools.

Maintain social media and media presence  

• Develop and advise on the strategic use of social media, tailoring content to different audiences and channels. 

• Maintain an active profile of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

• Cultivate and manage media contacts and relations.

• Produce press releases on news-worthy pieces of work.

• Track global media for key development on the right to education and support rapid responses to relevant news articles.

Production of communication material

• Produce high-quality, engaging, and original content, including videos, infographics, press releases, news items, and reports, using desktop publishing, video editing, and photo editing software.

•  Oversee editing, translation, design, and dissemination of regular publications, including monthly e-Bulletin, calendar, and annual report.

• Produce high-quality and on-brand templates for RTE content, including for: case summaries, case studies, monthly e-Bulletin, reports, factsheets, etc.

• Adhere and implement RTE’s style guide for online and print content.

Other

• Management of RTE’s internal communications systems, for example, CRM. 

• Propose tools to improve RTE’s internal communication

• Support RTE staff members in media and communications for research and advocacy efforts.

• Facilitate strategic discussions to clarify objectives, audience(s), key messages, and potential risks related to communications efforts.

• Provide final edit and layout for grant proposals and report narratives.

• Publicise and support facilitation of periodic events.

• Keep abreast of social, communications, and fundraising trends and network with appropriate external organisations to inform thinking.

• Keep tracks of RTE’s impacts, including on media and social media

• Act as a point of contact to external consultants, and coordinate the delivery of their work.

• Oversee the work of interns where applicable.

• From time to time, carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job.

Note: This role could expand to a full-time role if resources permit – in which case additional responsibilities may be added such as digital marketing, development of multimedia materials etc. 

Candidate profile

We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Communications Manager to join our team and lead RTE’s communication activities.

This is a new position and a key role, and the successful candidate will have proven experience in communication. It will be essential for the candidate to be committed to human rights, particularly the right to education.

Aside from sharing our values, we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a multicultural environment and who is happy to take on new tasks and support the team when needed.

We will provide the candidate with the opportunity to work as part of a small team of dedicated and passionate people and the real opportunity to shape the growth of the organization.

In addition to an expert, we are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

Education & qualifications

• Graduate and/or postgraduate degree in relevant fields, including journalism, political sciences, communications, human rights, or development and/or relevant experience in these fields.

• Substantial experience in communications or related fields.

Essential knowledge

Required

• Good understanding of the international human rights context.

• Familiarity with civil society activism and advocacy, including rights-based approaches.

• Good understanding of the global communication landscape and technics

•  Interest in and understanding of new developments in visual imaging and multimedia.

Desired

• Familiarity with international human rights law, education and development issues, or related

Know-how 

Required

• Experience using Content Management Systems, web editing software packages, and other emerging technologies.

• Experience of using social media platforms and the role/utility of social media for a small human rights organisation.

• Experience of creating and promoting social media content tailored for different channels, as well as monitoring and responding to comments.

• Experience of writing and building emails tailored to relevant audiences.

• Strong written communications skills, in particular an ability to translate dense and technical information into easy to understand and accessible content.

• Strong editing and proofreading skills. A keen eye for detail.

• Fluency in English and one or more of either French, Spanish, or Arabic. 

Working to tight deadlines.

Desired

• Experience handling media and communications for  human rights or social justice organisations.

• Confident editing html.

• Experience of working with multiple language media and media in different contexts.

• Web development expertise.

• Experience in digital marketing.

• Experience in making videos

Personal skills/qualities

• Commitment to human rights, children’s rights, and the right to education.

• Ability to think strategically.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including from distance, as well as external partners.

• Flexibility and adaptability - can adapt to changing work priorities at short notice, take on the ideas of others, adapt own way of working.

• Ability to manage relationships based on respect for each other and mutual trust.

• Positive attitude.

•  Curiosity and creative thinking.

• Open-minded, including open to constructive feedback.

• Good time management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in an independent and autonomous way. 

• Willingness to learn new skills.

• Willingness to “pitch in” and support colleagues outside the parameters of the job description where necessary

Status & location 

• Part-time position (3 days a week, 21 hours).

• One-year contract, with possible extension depending on funding

• Our office is based in London, with flexibility to work from home. Possibility to work from another country can be considered.

Salary range                                                                                                     

£35,000 - £39,000 per year for London-based reference (prorated  £21,000 to £23,400)

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter with the subject line ‘Communication manager application’

We expect your cover letter to explain:

• Your interest in joining Right to Education Initiative

• Your interest in this role

• Your relevant experience as per the skills and competencies outline above

Deadline to apply: 29 November 2020. 

Interviews: the two first weeks of December.

In view of the volume of applications anticipated, we regret that we are unable to answer individual queries in relation to posts or on the progress of individual applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after 29 November 2020.

About RTE

The Right to Education Initiative (RTE) is a global human rights organisation focusing on the right to education. Established in 2000 by the first UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Katarina Tomaševski, RTE was re-launched in 2008 as the 'Right to Education Project', a collaborative initiative supported by ActionAid International, Amnesty International, Global Campaign for Education, Save the Children, and Human Rights Watch. Since May 2017 the Right to Education Initiative is a charity registered in England and Wales with the charity number 1173115.

We stand for the full recognition of education as a human right, essential for the wellbeing and development of every individual, regardless of their status and circumstance over their life course. This commitment is underpinned by the principles of universality, indivisibility and interdependence. We recognise that education is key for the realisation of other rights and for building societies where respect for human rights, tolerance, inclusivity and diversity are valued. 

RTE promote education as a human right, striving for a world where everyone, without discrimination of any kind, can fully enjoy the right to education in all its dimensions. We do this by advocating for states to both legally commit to and implement the right to education - to make it a reality for all. In so doing we also seek to ensure that governments are held accountable for meeting their human rights obligations. We believe that human rights law can be a powerful tool for lasting change. We seek to empower all rights-holders to claim and enforce their right to education, by making law accessible and usable including through online resources. We also work at the frontiers of the right to education, breaking new ground and helping to clarify and deepen understanding and action on critical emerging issues.

RTE builds bridges between diverse fields (human rights, education and development), stakeholders, (including civil society organisations, international organisations, academics, and states) and diverse language communities (including English, French, Spanish and Arabic). We link global, national and local research and evidence-based policy dialogue to campaigning and advocacy with the aim of accelerating progress towards the realization of the right to education for all through positive and concrete changes on the ground.

RTE is a small and agile organisation which combines being a definitive reference point on the right to education and being a cutting-edge actor addressing current and emerging education issues. We play a dynamic and catalytic role to influence the changes needed in law, practice, and societal attitudes, to advance the right to education.

Working to ensure that every baby born prematurely in the UK is given the best chance of survival and quality of life, Bliss is an award-winning, digital first charity. With one in seven babies born prematurely, sick, or needing care in a neonatal unit the organisation is a vital resource for many, supporting through extremely emotional and challenging times

As Communications Manager for Bliss you will lead a team of five in total, with four direct reports; and will report directly to the CEO.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the Communications Team to develop and deliver the charity's communication strategy and annual operational plans

- Provide effective and consistent line management and leadership to your team

- Work closely with the Digital Lead on the development of the charity's digital channels

- Ensure the ongoing development and consistent application of the charity brand

- Lead on the development and delivery of integrated marketing activity to raise awareness of all areas of the charity's work, including specific awareness campaigns around key dates annually

The charity is happy to consider applicants for whom this role represents the next step in their career and is keen to hear from individuals with broad communications experience, particularly in digital and strategic marketing with a strong track record of developing and delivering successful, integrated campaigns. The successful candidate will also have:

- A track record of developing and implementing successful communication strategies and plans

- The ability to analyse and segment audiences and tailor messaging accordingly

- Experience of managing and leading a team, specifically with experience of leading to achieve targets and of developing team members

- Brand management skills and experience of raising the profile of an organisation through the media

Bliss is a fantastic charity to work for that takes pride in its collaborative and inclusive work culture. In addition to excellent benefits the charity is a flexible, forward-thinking employer with a commitment to diversity. As a small organisation there are lots of opportunities for Managers to work closely with the Senior Management Team; this role is managed by the CEO, works closely with other senior colleagues, and has the opportunity for engagement with trustees.

The role is currently a full time position but the charity is happy to consider applications from individuals keen to work part time (four days per week). At the moment all staff are home based until the New Year at least but when the London office reopens staff will have the opportunity to work from one or two days per week.

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

Schools2030 is a ten-year, ten country school and classroom-based participatory action research and learning improvement programme. Using the principles of human-centred design and focusing on the key transition years of ages 5, 10 and 15, Schools2030 seeks to catalyse locally-rooted education solutions that can inform systems-level approaches for improving holistic learning outcomes. 
 
Schools2030’s Communication Vision is that the programme will be known globally and recognised for advancing holistic learning outcomes in marginalized contexts and ensuring quality and equitable education for all through an innovative, school-driven, locally-rooted approach to informing global quality education systems change at scale. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Design and Implementation of the Schools2030 Global Communications Strategy: Work with the Schools2030 Global Programme Manager to develop and lead the implementation of a short-term (2 year) and long-term (10 year) term Schools2030 global communications strategy. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Update and refine the Schools2030 site so that latest news and events information can be easily found and updated by country and global partners.
  • Work with Schools2030 leaders and country focal points to produce a steady stream of digital content including social media posts, blogs, vlogs, short videos, case studies etc.
  • Work with Schools2030 leaders and country focal points to develop print/physical materials including briefs, event collateral (e.g. stationary, pop up banners) etc.
  • Work with managers of AKF’s Global and relevant country social media channels to schedule regular Schools2030 content and be present with key allies in the education space related to achieving SDG4 by 2030.
  • Develop strong working relationships with communications leads at Schools2030 partner organisations to ensure coordinated communications around key events and milestones and cross-promotion of social media and digital communications.
• Increase the Visibility of the Schools2030 Consortium in the Global Network of Education Decision-Makers to Achieve SDG4 by 2030: Collaborate with the Schools2030 global donor and country-level consortium of educational researchers, policy-makers, and donors to amplify the evidence and outcomes of the programme. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Keep track of relevant regional/global events (conferences, meetings, UN ‘World days’) during which Schools2030 evidence and innovations can be shared and disseminated
  • Analyse website and social media engagement and develop a social media strategy to ensure posts reach identified key audiences.
  • Engage relevant media around Schools2030 findings and key events.
  • Spotlight how Schools2030 provides the space through which local educators and education system leaders can inform and influence the progress of SDG4 over the next decade.
• Provide continued technical support in producing and curating effective communications resources across the Schools2030 programme at global and country-levels. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Develop explainer videos, podcasts and/or updated series of media materials so that key audiences can quickly understand Schools2030’s impact and contributions at global and country-levels.
  • Externally, organize how to communicate the 1000 solutions emerging from the Schools2030 programme each year about ‘what works’ to improve quality education by educators at classroom levels.
  • Internally, organize Schools2030 newsletters and/or internal communications to deliver updates, event information and inspiring stories about Schools2030

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject, preferably in Development Communications, Education or International Development. A Master’s degree is desirable.
• Skills & Experience
•  Minimum of three years of relevant work experience in communications;
• Advanced experience working for communications departments in education or education development fields is highly desirable – there are many technical aspects to this programme that will require a good understanding of the sector and the right candidate will need to make strong connections and build networks among leading global educational organisations to communicate the work of the programme effectively;
• Experience of developing effective communications strategies and high-quality communications materials;
• Advanced Power Point skills;
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail;
• Experience of managing websites and social media scheduling tools;
• Intermediate skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator; InDesign; Photoshop), online communications tools, and/or Office and Mac apps.

International Marketing and Communications Manager, working for a Global Health Charity, based in London.

International Marketing and Communications Manager, reporting to the Global Corporate Communications Team Lead and working with wider International team including Germany and the US.

As the International Marketing and Communications Manager, you will support the Global Corporate Communications Team's work in running international marketing and communications project, ensuring knowledge around global facts, stats and data exchange and alignment between the national MarComms teams and other departments.

As the International Marketing and Communications Manager, you will;

• Act as the interface between the national Corporate Communications departments and Global Corporate Communications.
• Provide advice and support on the marketing and communications aspects of setting up and expanding international entities.
• Develop and establish quality standards in the areas of marketing & communications
• Promote knowledge transfer and exchange of best practice between the organisations around the world.
• Provide consultancy support for national departments in the areas of marketing and communications, including implementing new global procedures and processes.
• Prepare international KPI reports for marketing and communications and to keep up to date all the facts, statistics and data used in global marketing and communications.

Our client is looking for an experienced Marketing professional, ideally with experience of working for an international organisation across multiple countries along with;

• Extensive experience in marketing/comms including a solid track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Strong project and budget management skills and experience delivering high value projects and campaigns to time and on-budget.
• Experienced using social media tools with a good understanding of data and related analysis and insight.
• Experience of working with different cultures and how this impact on international working relations.

MDXSU is an independent charity in North London which supports, represents and improves the experience of the 18,000 students studying here at Middlesex University. 

We are proud of our innovative campaign work on campus and beyond, and our role in championing student voice supporting - students to have a voice in shaping their experience both at course level and within liberation groups.

As a Student's Union we are committed to helping all students make the most of their time at Middlesex University. This includes delivering a packed social events calendar - including a month of freshers' events; supporting over 90 students groups for those with shared interests
and backgrounds; and enabling students to gain skills and build their employability through internships, placements and development programmes.

Currently all MDXSU staff are working remotely, whilst continuing to provide exciting and innovative opportunities to Middlesex students.

Job Role:

1. Responsible for the line management of the Communications and Income Team
2. Lead on operational planning, team KPIs, measuring strategic progress of the work produced by
the Communications and Income Team and contribute to wider student's' union organisational strategic planning.
3. Play an active role within the students' union management team ensuring collaborative work across the organisation in order to fulfil the strategic plan.

Application Deadline Friday 4th December 2020 9:00am
Interviews beginning 11th December 2020

If you are interested in applying for this role please head to our website and complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form by the deadline stated above.

If you would like further information regarding the recruitment process. Please contact Yocana Vaz Da Cruz, HR and Office Coordinator, contact details on our website. 

We aim to ensure that the recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, please get in touch if you would like to discuss any access needs or need additional support through any stage of the process.

In the middle of a pandemic, the need to transform the outlook for young prison-leavers has never been more pressing.

This new role of Communications and Campaigns Manager at Switchback is your chance to join a small, award-winning team making a big difference through our work with young prison-leavers in London.

You will take the lead on managing Switchback’s communications, producing high quality content and taking our social media, digital and campaigns activity to the next level. You will work collaboratively with prison-leavers and colleagues at every level to develop and deliver a range of communications, media and campaigns activities to serve the charity’s strategic objectives.

Switchback are looking for someone with the skill, initiative and creativity to improve the quality and impact of Switchback’s communications and drive forward our use of campaigns. You will be a strong writer and authentic communicator, comfortable with complexity, and excited for the opportunity to take all the brilliant work happening at Switchback and run with it.

Switchback is determined to ensure that our team is representative of the young men we support, so we especially encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and people with lived experience of the justice system or poverty.

At Switchback they have big ambitions expand their reach and to use evidence to secure wider change across the criminal justice system. To maximise their impact now and for the future they need quality, strategic communications to raise our profile and drive their case for change forward. This is an opportunity to play a key role in realising that ambition. Apply now!

Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 7th December 2020

Skills test (remotely): week of 14th December 2020

Interviews: week of 4th January 2021

HOW TO APPLY: Please download the Switchback Communications and Campaigns Manager Recruitment Pack 2020 (PDF) and read the full job description and person specification. To apply, please visit the Switchback website.

Senior Communications & Media Manager, London (initially home-based), Youth Organisation, £60,000

• Are you a communications and media professional with experience in raising a company's profile?
• Do you have a background in telling stories to the media, stakeholders, and the public?
• Would you like to work for a fantastic organisation who helps to transform young people's lives?

Pro-Marketing is working alongside a reputable London based youth organisation. They are seeking a new talented Senior Communications & Media Manager who can secure high profile positive national and regional media coverage. This is a permanent Senior Communications & Media Manager opportunity offering a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Proactively identifying opportunities to secure media coverage
• Managing the orgnisation's media reputation and utilising relevant journalist contacts for good PR
• Using campaigns and communications to help share the organisation's mission
• Creating and delivering communications plans and strategies to support the business
• Developing engaging content across different channels including, blogs, images, video, case study stories and website news

You will be ideally suited for this role if you have…

• A successful track record in leading a busy communications team or press office
• A proven background in building a network of journalists
• Previously secured notable media coverage for an organisation and have experience in reputation management
• Industry experience and passion for education, skills, careers, and enterprise would be very desirable
• A track record of working across various social media channels
• Strong relationships building skills

What next?

An appointment is looking to be made urgently, with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis. As such this opportunity is liable to close at short notice so apply now to avoid disappointment! If you want to find out more about this Senior Communications & Media Manager position, get in touch ASAP on the below:

Tel: 0207 269 6338

Email:

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