Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives? Can you help St Mungo’s tell the story of our work in compelling ways to a wide variety of audiences?

We are looking for a Digital Communications Manager to join our Communications and Marketing Team. In this new role you will help St Mungo’s grow our reach and influence to achieve our vision that everyone should have a place to call home and be able to fulfil their hopes and ambitions.

About the role

Our marketing and communications team plays a crucial role in telling the story of our work and its impact, building our profile, our brand and managing our reputation. As part of our ongoing commitment to increasing awareness and understanding of our work, we are expanding and reshaping the team to enable us to adopt a more strategic, pro-active and integrated approach to our communications and marketing activities.

We are looking for an experienced Digital Manager to lead the digital element of our communications and marketing strategy, increasing our reach and deepening engagement. This will involve creating and embedding channel strategies for each digital platform, evaluating digital impact and pro-actively monitoring and responding to social media activity, working closely with the communications team to create compelling and effective online content across all platforms including the website.

You will also provide line management to a small team, oversee budget, work with external suppliers and collaborate and co-ordinate with other key stakeholders across the organisation.

This role is normally office based but with flexibility in terms of working from home and working hours.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will have a track record of devising digital strategies integrated with other channels, working with social media, creating online content and using digital analytics. As well as experience in leading and managing people.

In order to excel in this busy role you will also have first rate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing reactive and longer term tasks.  Excellent communication and influencing skills are essential, as you will be required to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organisation. You will also need to be an expert user of including social media platforms, web systems, video and Microsoft packages

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Monday 20 April 2020

Interview and Assessments will take place remotely on Wednesday 29 April or Friday 1 May

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Al-Khair Foundation is a unique charity comprising the international delivery of humanitarian aid, three TV channels and four private schools. We are seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager. You shall report to and be supported strategically by the Head of Information, Communications and Technologies and you will be responsible for managing a growing team. You will need to be extremely hands-on and hit the ground running, delivering excellent marketing and communications activity across brand, content, digital and media.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining, developing and delivering the marketing strategy and operational plan.
• Ensuring the strategy, plan and activity directly supports the delivery of organisational objectives through appropriate brand, marketing and communications activities.
• Leading brand activity, ensuring the implementation of plans, and effective management.
• Monitoring our audiences and charity sector trends and completing competitor analysis, using findings to inform strategic plans, operational plans and day-to-day activity.
• Hands-on delivery of social media and wider digital media, traditional marketing projects, events and marketing collateral for branches and organisation-wide fundraising initiatives.

Your experience will include:

• Charity sector experience is a must.
• Educated to degree level in Marketing or equivalent degree/qualification.
• Substantial experience of marketing and communications, having worked at a senior level with experience of brand development, content, creative services, digital and media.
• Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering integrated strategies and activities across teams.
• Managing a team, providing direction and motivation and delivering effective line management through supervision and development of staff.

Candidates interested in this role are encouraged to email their CVs via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midnight on 16th June 2020.

Due to the expected high response to this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this campaign once we have a suitable pool of applicants.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client, an established charity, is looking for a Communications Manager to develop and deliver engaging education programmes.

The role will entail working closely with the Education Team and Comms team to develop an integrated strategy aimed at reaching out to educators, teachers and young people. This will entail liaising closely with all communications suppliers (including designers and distributors) to ensure that all programmes maximise their reach to the intended audience.

The right candidate will have experience in delivering communications campaigns in the education sector, with demonstrated strong project management skills. An interest or experience in PR, marketing and digital communications are desirable, and the ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively across several teams.

Our client is a committed equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from diverse audiences and backgrounds. They are also committed to being a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles. If you wish to be considered on this basis please speak to the Prospectus consultant.

Communications Manager

Anti-Slavery International is seeking an experienced, ambitious Communications Manager to join its team in London, UK.

The Communications Manager leads on all external communications within the broader Fundraising and Communications team, to help position the organisation with strategically relevant audiences to help us to influence real and lasting change for the 40 million people experiencing the horror of modern slavery.

Responsible for a brand that has been delivering change in the forefront of the campaign to end slavery for over 180 years, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that we remain focussed, creative and effective at reaching key people and encouraging them to join the movement to bring freedom to everyone everywhere.

Anti-Slavery has helped put modern slavery firmly on the agenda and now we need people who can help us finish what we started. For this we need a dynamic, experienced professional with impeccable PR, editing and policy communications skills. You’ll be at the forefront of a communications campaign that is helping to bring freedom to millions of people around the globe including here in the UK.

In return you’ll be part of a small but growing team of professionals that has already seen significant increases in communications outputs and fundraising income in the past three years and will be shortly developing its communications strategy 2020-2025. Alongside this you’ll advise the senior team on communications objectives that help Anti-Slavery to deliver its mission, and work closely with policy and communications colleagues to deliver change on the ground and across decision makers.

For more information and to apply, download the Recruitment Pack and fill out the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Applications close midnight on 12th April 2020.

Communications Manager
Anti-Slavery International
Stockwell/Brixton
Role Closing, 12th April
Salary - £34K - £37K

Charity People are delighted to be working in partnership with Anti-Slavery International to manage the full recruitment for the position of Communications Manager.

The Charity
Anti-Slavery, founded in 1839, work towards a world free from slavery. Their mission is to work directly and indirectly with beneficiaries and stakeholders from the grassroots. Drawing on their fantastic experience, they work to end all forms of slavery and slavery like practices
throughout the world, including forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, descent-based slavery, the worst forms of child labour and forced marriage.
Last year, they directly reached over 81,000 people to help them live in freedom and reduce their vulnerability to slavery. They are small and dynamic, but that does not limit their impact; they interact at local, national and international governance levels and are respected for their expertise on slavery issues and how to tackle it.

The Role
We are looking for a Communications Manager to come in and lead Anti-Slavery International's press media, digital engagement, policy communications, publications and brand, to ensure that the organisation delivers on its mission during the strategy period 2020-2025. You will manage budgets, designers and stakeholders, work closely with the fundriasing team and produce organisation-wide publications for supporters and the public, currently the Annual Review, Impact Report and the biannual Reporter, including sourcing and editing contributions across the organisation. You will also line manage 1 Digital Officer.

The Candidate
We are looking or someone with a strong background across communications channels including digital, editorial, press and media relations and design. Ideally you will have worked as a Communications Manager or Senior Communications Officer for a charity or non for profit organisation. You should have an ability to write and create engaging content, an understanding of ho to develop written, video and photographic content and a meticulous attention to detail. Furthermore, a passion for human rights and social change issue will be a big benefit for the role.

Interviews 16th and 17th April

Please Note:
Interviews can be conducted via Skype or Zoom. Anti-Slavery International are able to set the successful candidate up to work from home initially, due to the current Coronavirus situation.

Interested applicants should send their CV in the first instance.

Charity People are handling all applications for this role. Every application must be sent to Ben Garner at Charity People on [email protected]

Communications Manager
London, E2
Level: Communications

Salary: £41,265 gross per annum
Benefits: UK standard package
Hours: 35 hours per week
Deadline: 01/04/2020 23:59

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Communications Manager to join our team in London, UK.

The Communications Manager (CM) leads the External Communications Team within the broader ER function, to help position the organisation with strategically relevant audiences as a leading technical NGO.

They will be responsible for ensuring that we remain creative and effective in the way the organisation is sharing knowledge and information and ensure we are reaching new audiences, as well as existing supporters, with timely and appropriate publications and content. They work closely with the Head of External Relations (HER) to support the delivery of an integrated communications, media and positioning strategy that reflects the organisation’s business development, advocacy and technical strategic objectives.

Working closely with team leaders across the organisation, they are particularly key to ensuring ER Team relationships with remote MC communications staff are preserved and productive. The CM is also responsible for supporting the organisation’s learning outputs, specifically with reference to how these fit into an external communications agenda, helping to position the organisation’s expertise.

The successful candidate will have:

- A degree and/or masters and/or significant work experience with emphasis on communications, public relations or media in a UK and/or global context, ideally with some marketing and/or donor relations experience
- Substantial experience in a managerial role in communications and/or external relations or a relevant discipline, ideally in the international development sector
- An excellent understanding of development issues, ideally with experience in the health sector
- Excellent team management and/or leadership skills, with experience of building young teams
- Excellent experience of media engagement and management
- Experience of using effective marketing approaches for organisational positioning
- Sound knowledge of the development and dissemination of materials both for print and online
- Good experience in developing and delivering training and capacity building, particularly in multi-cultural contexts
- Good experience of donor relations (institutional donors) and communications for relationship building

To apply for the role of Communications Manager, please apply via the button shown.

We need to keep beneficiaries safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice on our website.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Communication Support Manager, PR Manager, Public Relations Manager, Marketing & Communications Manager, External Communications Manager, Internal Communications Manager, or Communications Development Manager.

We're looking for an experienced marketing and communications professional to join our staff team as Marketing & Communications Manager to join our staff team. You'll work closely with our Chair of Marketing & Communications and the region marketing and communications lead volunteers to effectively promote Girlguiding across our region.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Our client, an established charity, is looking to recruit a Corporate Communications Manager to develop and deliver a broad and engaging corporate communications strategy to raise the profile of the organisation's work.

The role will entail managing a programme of profile-raising PR that supports the organisation's values, mission and purpose. As a spokesperson for the organisation's brand, the successful candidate will deliver an integrated communications plan to celebrate the organisation's drive to support equality, diversity and inclusion in the science sector. The role will also entail liaising on the delivery and evaluation of communications campaigns across teams.

The right candidate will have a strong background in the creation of influential and multi-channelled campaigns for stakeholder audiences. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills are crucial to this role, alongside good project management skills with particular regards to timekeeping. As an ambassador of the organisation, the right candidate will be able to liaise with the media to create a positive portrayal of the organisation and its programmes.

Our client is a committed equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from diverse audiences and backgrounds. They are also committed to being a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles. If you wish to be considered on this basis please speak to the Prospectus consultant.

I am working with an international non-profit charity, as they look to recruit a new Senior Communications Manager, who is passionate about tackling the climate emergency. In this role you will use your skills in strategic communications to make a difference. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic business-facing organization, working to get messages across to global, varied audiences.

The ideal candidate: This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a wider global team. You will lead a team of 3 and lead, develop and implement integrated multi-channel global communications strategies and plans, in line with the strategic plan and the needs of our target audiences.

The organisation drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Their platform is one of the richest sources of information globally on how companies and governments are driving environmental change.

Required skills and experience:

* Strong experience of developing, implementing and evaluating highly successful multi-channel communications strategies;
* Strong PR experience and demonstrable knowledge of international media, including business, trade and environment media;
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and nurture relationships both internally and externally, including complex multi-stakeholder relationships;

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, annual discretionary bonus, 30 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), generous non-contributory pension provision.

This is permanent role. For more information please call or e-mail me, 02078207305, [email protected]

Please get in touch now, to avoid disappointment.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Job purpose and background

Are you passionate about communications and the environment? Are you looking for a role that uses your skills in strategic communications to make a difference? CDP is looking for a full-time Senior Communications Manager to be based in our London headquarters. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic business-facing organization, working to get CDP’s messages across to our key audiences.

The successful candidate will play a lead role within our global communications team, which is responsible for CDP’s external global communications and marketing. You will be a results-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a wider global team. The successful candidate will lead, develop and implement integrated multi-channel global communications strategies and plans, in line with CDP’s strategic plan and the needs of our target audiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support the development, implementation and evaluation of a proactive multi-channel communications strategy across target regions globally
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of communications plans and campaigns for specific programs of activity for target markets, sometimes in collaboration with partner organizations
• Build relationships with target media and maximize media coverage of CDP through compelling news stories and thought leadership
• And support global communications colleagues in developing and delivering communication plans in key markets (e.g. Europe, North America, Latin America, SE Asia)
• Oversee and develop creative content in line with our content strategy and plan, for media articles, blogs, social media, marketing collateral, etc, working closely with the content team
• Maximize the effectiveness of key digital channels, working closely with the digital team
• Build relationships and manage global coordination with CDP offices and external partners
• Lead and manage the central team of Communications Managers and Executive
• Work closely with the Senior Digital Manager and Senior Content Manager to ensure an holistic approach to all planning and activity
• Champion the CDP Brand

Required skills and experience:

• Strong experience of developing, implementing and evaluating highly successful multi-channel communications strategies
• Strong PR experience and demonstrable knowledge of international media, including business, trade and environment media
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and nurture relationships both internally and externally, including complex multi-stakeholder relationships
• Strong analytical mind with the ability to turn complex information into compelling stories and content;
• Strong copywriting and editing skills
• Extensive experience in promoting content on a wide range of digital and traditional platforms
• The ability to process complex information
• Excellent team skills and the flexibility to work across the business and with global offices
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to meet deadlines under pressure and manage multiple project and stakeholder demands simultaneously
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• At least the equivalent of 8 years of relevant experience in communications, media relations or journalism

Desired skills and experience:

• Experience working with global corporations, cities or national or local government
• Experience working as part of a global team
• Fluency in other languages is welcome but not essential

This is a full time role based at CDP’s London office reporting to the Global Director of Communications and Marketing.

Salary and benefits: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, annual discretionary bonus (depending on company performance), 30 days’ holiday, generous non-contributory pension provision, life assurance and others.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

Before you apply

We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. For more details on how we use your information, see our applicants privacy notice. By emailing us your CV and covering letter, you are permitting CDP to use the information you have provided for recruitment purposes.

Vacancy: Publications Manager (Communications team)

Closing date for applications: 29 March 2020

Company overview: Scriptoria is an award-winning sustainable development consultancy. Founded in 2001, we work with government agencies, research programmes, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives around the world to implement and support international development programmes. We deliver these services through our four expert teams: Consulting; Data and Technical; Communications; and Training. This role is for a position in our Communications team.

Job suitable for: Editorial or communications professional with at least two years’ project management experience.

Starting salary: £24,000–28,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience).

Minimum qualifications: 2:1 Hons degree or higher.

Location: Office-based, southwest London (SW17).

Contract type: Full-time, permanent.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced editorial or communications professional to join our growing Communications team as a Publications Manager. You need be efficient and enthusiastic, and keen to learn new skills. You need to be happy working in a small, friendly team, but also able to use your initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in the areas in which we work and is keen to make a difference. Our work is varied and we are often very busy, so we need a Publications Manager who is able to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and deliver high quality results. Excellent English-language skills, strong attention to detail and knowledge of the publishing process are essential.

About the role

Our Communications team produces a wide range of products – from legacy reports, policy briefs, and websites, to animations and infographics. We work at all stages of the publications process from concept development, writing, editing and proofreading, to design, layout and translation. Your work will require you to engage with a wide range of subject areas across sustainable development, including agriculture, climate change, gender, water resources management and poverty reduction.

You will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish. This will include being a main point of contact for clients and providing innovative suggestions for communications products. You will manage the projects assigned to you and ensure that they are delivered to an excellent standard. Experience of copyediting and proofreading is therefore essential.

Project management tasks will include producing quotations and schedules, managing budgets, carrying out product research, sourcing photos, formatting Word documents, and developing and maintaining the Communications team’s processes and systems.

Many projects involve working closely with Scriptoria’s other departments (Consulting; Data and Technical; and Training). You will gain an insight into their specialities and work collaboratively to provide a range of bespoke communications and knowledge management solutions for clients.

Main duties

• Client liaison – this will include working to control clients’ expectations of the jobs/projects you are leading on. Examples of this would include ensuring that they fully understand schedules and deadlines, as well as what inputs each piece of work will require. You will be a main point of contact for some clients and will work proactively to provide quality control and to suggest new communications products that meet their needs.
• The running of projects assigned to you – this will include: (i) liaising with clients to establish their requirements; (ii) assigning editorial, writing, design and translation jobs to appropriate members of Scriptoria’s core staff and associates; (iii) working with Scriptoria’s graphic designers and web developers to create engaging content; (iv) tracking and recording the progress of work using timesheets and databases; and (v) liaising with our Head of Finance to ensure that projects are invoiced promptly and their profitability assessed.
• Quality control of publications – this will include checking documents written and edited by Scriptoria’s core staff and associates. It will also include (i) checking proofs and (ii) helping the Communications team to ensure the smooth running of design and layout work.
• Proofreading, editing and small ad hoc writing tasks – as required by the projects you are managing or at the request of the Head of Communications Services.
• Quoting for work – this will involve producing quotes for new jobs, coordinating and writing proposals, and dealing with enquiries from clients.
• Managing associate writers and editors – for large projects involving multiple associates you will be required to manage and quality assure their work. You will also support the Communications team to test and take on associates in good time to deal with increased workloads.

• Business development – supporting the Business Development Lead to identify potential new clients to meet and conferences to attend, and prepare marketing material to promote our services.

Criteria for selection

Essential

1. Minimum two years’ experience in a communications or editorial role, with an excellent understanding of standard publications processes
2. A confident and professional approach to dealing with clients and the ability to deliver excellent customer service
3. Outstanding copyediting and proofreading skills with excellent verbal and written English
4. Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task and cope flexibly with a range of projects
5. The ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team
6. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)
7. An interest in sustainable development.

Desirable

1. Experience of using a range of social media tools, and planning and managing social media campaigns
2. Experience using Adobe design software or other graphic design packages
3. Knowledge of WordPress
4. Knowledge of communications for development, advocacy and engagement.

To apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages to Alex James (see job spec below for details). In your cover letter please (i) explain briefly why you would like to work for Scriptoria’s Communications team and why you think you are the kind of person we are looking for; (ii) outline how you meet the criteria for the job, making clear reference to the numbered list above; and (iii) state your salary expectation and when you would be available to start work. Please include examples of your most relevant experience, using specific examples wherever possible.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to complete a short project management test in advance.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 GMT, 29 March 2020.

Interviews are due to be held at Scriptoria’s offices in London w/c 6 April 2020.

The fundraising and communications manager has a key role to play in MRN’s financial stability and diversifying its income streams. They will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer in planning and implementing MRN’s fundraising strategy  to grow and diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our wor.

The role holder will identify and pursue fundraising opportunities and develop fundraising proposals, as well as relationships with the main funders in the migrants’ rights and other relevant sectors.

The role holder will lead on communications at MRN, and will have an excellent eye for detail as well as ability to create new and dynamic contect to connect and engage our existing and new audiences. 

They will be alert to the issues affecting migrants, refugees and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. 

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates that meet the person specification and have a:

• Commitment to upholding and advancing the rights of all migrants

• Readiness to work with those who support the MRN mission, values and vision

The salary will be in the order of £37,849 per annum pro rata.  In addition, MRN contributes 6% of salary to pensions.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 14 April 2020

Date for candidate interviews: 23 April 2020

Here at Eden Brown we are working with a large, high profile children's charity on their exciting Internal Communications and Engagement Manager job vacancy.

The Internal Communications and Engagement Manager will lead on key internal communications and engagement projects including change communications ensuring staff feel informed, valued, engaged and able to play their part in developing the charity's strategy.

Some of the key activities of this job include:

- Deliver clear, engaging and high-quality communications to meet the needs of their 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
- Lead on key change projects, advising senior leaders, producing and delivering communications plans and evaluating impact
- Design and lead key set-piece engagement events and campaigns, project managing from start to finish, planning strategic content and advising senior leaders
- Responsible for all intranet content, monitoring and evaluating to drive improvements based on user experience

This role would suit someone with experience of change communications, 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, experience of intranet content management and experience of delivering effective internal communications initiatives in a large and/or complex organisation going through change.

Click on the link to apply. To find out more call Tony Williams on 020 3017 5014 or email [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.