You will help us deliver bold, urgent, inspiring communications that meet the challenges of the climate emergency.

This varied job will see you develop compelling content and also take on the technical challenges of running our digital platforms. You should be a creative thinker, storyteller and designer who can expand our audience and deepen their engagement with us. We’re after someone who can bring great planning skills and a strategic approach to a wide range of projects – balancing competing demands from stakeholders and partners.

We’re looking for someone patient and tenacious with an eye for detail, comfortable using data and analytics to shape our digital output. You don’t need to be a climate expert – but you must be committed to working towards a better, brighter future for all.

**To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page.**

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new organisation in start-up mode and help shape our public relations, brand and profile-raising activity.

In this newly created role, the PR Manager will develop PR activity that connects new audiences with UNHCR’s humanitarian work for refugees and inspires them to take action through our charity’s campaigns, fundraising and events.

This will include campaigns that tap into passionate supporters of refugees, as well as finding innovative ways to educate new audiences about the refugee cause and our work, such as through business, sport, lifestyle, fashion, food, arts and culture.

This role supports issues management and during emergency appeals will help pitch for news coverage to raise awareness. The successful candidate will also help develop content, working with field colleagues, UNHCR’s London office and UNHCR head office teams, to develop storytelling for our own platforms and partnerships.

The role sits within the Communications team, which is responsible for raising awareness and public engagement, working closely with the Senior Digital Communications Officer who manages our website and social channels.  You will collaborate teams across the charity, including individual giving, partnerships and philanthropy, community fundraising, supporter care and events.

If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, we would love to hear from you.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s new national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection. We want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES 

Public engagement and awareness raising

• Create and deliver PR plans to publicise fundraising appeals, events and campaigns
• Secure multichannel awareness, including broadcast, social media, influencers, and print and online media
• Support the development and delivery of editorial partnerships with media and content platforms
• Proactively pitch story ideas to engage broad and special interest audiences with our humanitarian work and refugees
• Support the Director of Communications in the coordination of UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador engagement and growing the charity’s influencer networks
• Establish robust KPIs to measure impact, engagement and reach of comms campaigns
• Coordinate speaking opportunities and conference research to support thought leadership and charity profile raising
• Provide press office function for reactive media enquiries
• Manage PR administration including reporting, media list management, media monitoring and budget tracking

Communications and content development

• Produce editorial content, including copy, photography and video assets to support media placements, events and corporate partnerships
• Liaise with comms colleagues in field operations and UNHCR head office to help research and acquire content to support campaigns
• Maintain information on key messages and positioning for organisation-wide use
• Write strategic communications products (including speaking points, media releases, exec briefings and annual report copy).
• Contribute articles and image research for our donor communications channels
• Engage external specialists, e.g. photographers, to help develop content
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to share communications content and coordinate with forward planning / issues
• Assist in implementation of UK for UNHCR’s Emergency Comms Plan during emergency appeals
• Supports on other projects as required

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience developing and implementing PR/communications plans
• Experience delivering campaigns that created a measurable impression, raised awareness and generated action from target audiences
• Experience working with broadcast and online media platforms and delivering coverage
• Broad communications experience needed, but must include consumer facing PR
• Experience of managing external PR agencies and freelancers (e.g. photographers)

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Strong understanding of UK broadcast and consumer media
• Strong journalistic skills, including an understanding of what makes a good news story proofreading and editing skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Curating images and video content to accompany media pitches and support events
• Ability to present complex issues in an accessible and engaging way to different audiences across different formats
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and execute tasks independently, managing deadlines and working well under pressure
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills 
• Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft office products; ability to use databases and CRM
• Must have an interest in global humanitarian affairs
• Must be diplomatic, tactful and comfortable dealing with sensitive issues

Desirable skills/experience

• Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation
• Experience with refugee issues or field work
• Experience of working within a start-up team

We are looking for an outstanding Communications Manager to join our dynamic and motivated team.

At Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, we have an ambitious mission to shift the dial on some of the  biggest health issues of our time. To do this, we make use of every tool in our kit to drive impact. Strategic communications and stakeholder engagement play a big role in helping us do just that.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone enthusiastic with a great eye for good communications and who pride themselves on having standards well above average.

Working closely with other teams in the Charity and external contractors, you will be part of a group of driven people committed to working together to make an impact. We have ambitious plans in 2020/21 including a branding project, redeveloping our website and launching our fourth urban health programme.

You will play an important role in shaping our communications, driving excellence and helping to embed a dynamic culture of content-making within the organisation.

Key accountabilities

The Communications Manager role is key to help us achieve the high bar we set for our communications work. You will:

• Plan and deliver outstanding communications driven by our organisational mission and goals
• Ensure high quality and timely outputs
• Help measure the impact of our communications

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Communications and the Director of Communications (job share) to plan and design engaging campaigns and day-to-day communications outputs for our channels
• Lead and manage a portfolio of owned communications campaigns and activities
• Manage communications projects from start to end, including planning, delivering and evaluating
• Commission, brief and manage external providers such as photographers, videographers, designers and copywriters to ensure high quality outputs
• Write, edit and produce engaging and relevant content at pace for web, social media and e-newsletters as well as earned and paid channels
• Work with other teams in the Charity to collate and source content from our supported projects
• Provide other colleagues with sound advice and support to ensure outstanding communications outputs
• Build and nurture key relationships inside the Charity and beyond
• Evaluate and report to stakeholders on owned activities and results

Person specification

Skills, attributes and abilities

• Able to assimilate and translate complex ideas into engaging and persuasive communications
• Has a digital-first mindset, with a passion for understanding audience needs and for pushing quality upwards
• Able to use their creativity to deliver excellent communications that engage, influence and/or help us amplify our work
• Brings a strong news sense and ability to identify the stories that are worth telling from a varied and rich pool of opportunities
• Thrives working with multiple projects and deadlines and juggling demands
• Has standards above average and an appetite for being part of a high-performing team
• Able to assess performance of communications, draw valuable insights and apply learning
• Enjoys working in places with a clear and ambitious mission and ways of working that challenge the norm
• Brings energy and pace to the work, and a strong can-do attitude

Knowledge and qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent experience
• Excellent understanding of the latest in communications techniques

Experience (essential)

• Project management – managing multiple deadlines, projects and suppliers to ensure outputs on time and on budget
• Strong copy writing, copy editing and proof reading
• Experience commissioning, managing and delivering creative projects

Experience (desirable)

• Experience in a managerial role in communications
• Experience in a busy communications environment (e.g. press office)
• Use of Content Management Systems (Drupal)
• Editing video content (Adobe Premiere or equivalent)
• Experience of foundation/not for profit or health communications

We’re working exclusively with this high-profile Global Educational Institute to recruit a Communications Manager with strong experience in stakeholder management, media handling, line management, and ideally international comms.

This is an exciting opportunity to join this world-renowned organisation, helping them continue to maintain their reputation as the primary thought leader in their area.

You will be:

• Leading the press office
• Developing and implementing integrated comms plans across a variety of projects
• Designing engaging and accessible content for a range of audiences
• Delivering international and internal comms strategies
• Managing the Communications Officer

Main responsibilities include:

• Leading on the development, delivery, and evaluation of communications activity across impact projects and clients
• Establishing relationships with media and key stakeholders to maximise visibility through PR and thought leadership
• Co-ordinating responses to media enquiries, drafting statements and facilitating interview requests
• Leading the content strategy, producing high quality, impactful, and accessible output
• Briefing senior spokespeople, including development of Q&As, speeches, and lines)
• Establishing a proactive internal communications strategy
• Delivering the international communications strategy, reaching new global audiences and enhancing reputation in key areas

Experience within Education, Research, and International Development would be particularly desirable, as well as confidence working in a complex organisation with multiple projects.

To be successful, you will be confident, strategic, influential, and collaborative – able to work under pressure, resolve conflicts effectively, and instil passion in everything you do.

This role is based just outside of London (West), easily accessible from Paddington Station, with a return to the office expected in the coming months.

To find out more about this organisation please apply with your CV or get in touch with Heather Burch at The Talent Set for further information.

We anticipate a very high response for this role and are sorry that it’s unlikely we will be able to respond to each applicant individually. For successful applicants, we will be in contact by the closing date.

Interim Communications Manager - international human rights charity in London
Salary: £35,116 - £37,900
Terms: 7 months fixed term. Full time or part time considered. Flexible working offered.
Closing date: ASAP

Eden Brown is proud to be working with an amazing London-based human rights organisation on their Interim Communications Manager vacancy. Reporting into the Head of Fundraising and Communications, the Communications Manager is responsible for maintaining the charity's brand and media presence during this time of change as well as overseeing their increasingly successful digital presence.

You will be part of a team of people leading improvements across the organisation on engaging with people who support, donate, campaign, design policy and influence others. This work will involve continuing the charity's work on framing, aligning policy and communications work and supporting the design of robust systems to takes their Communications into a new ambitious strategic period.

This is an exciting period of change and growth and the charity's Communications work is central to this, so we are looking for someone with the creativity to help guide their work while steadily managing the day to day communications work.

The key elements of the role are as follows:

* Working across the charity's programmes and policy colleagues, plan and deliver high impact media outcomes, research and report launches in order to further advocacy and fundraising goals.
* Identifying with colleagues and partners, proactive media opportunities and working to secure coverage that meets objectives.
* Manage the busy press office, responding to media enquiries and ensuring that the organisation is raising its profile to deliver it's key objectives.
* With support from colleagues, oversee the website and digital channels and oversee the recruitment of a Digital Officer role.
* Leading the improvement of systems and processes that enable them to ensure it's communications activities are run efficiently and are focused on high value activity.
* With the Head of Fundraising and Communications advise and contribute to the development of the new Communications strategy 2020-2025.
* Monitoring media activity, producing regular internal media reports and supporting the organisation to spot and respond to opportunities to secure related coverage
* With support from the Executive team, and in consultation with marketing colleagues, coordinating, managing and improving their social media activity and engagements.
* Guide and oversee the delivery of their twice-yearly supporter magazines, Annual Review and Impact Report 2020 with the support of colleagues and freelance support where needed.
* Ensure the expert delivery of research reports and briefing papers that inform decision makers and support advocacy and policy outcomes.
* Support with reputation and crisis management if required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

* Several years of senior level communications and media experience
* A track record of an analytical approach to delivering effective results through media and social media activity
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills - with the ability to make complex information accessible, inspiring and engaging for different audiences
* An ability to grasp a policy position quickly, often in a fast pace, rapidly moving environment, and provide relevant communications provisions to support that position
* Excellent relationship management skills - with experience of working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver results
* The ability to plan and prioritise multiple demands on time and resources
* A passion for storytelling and inspiring people to be part of a movement for change
* Some experience of recruiting and managing volunteers or staff

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

Communications Manager

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Communications Manager Responsibilities:

We’re looking for an exceptional Internal Communication and Engagement Manager to manage the internal communications across all employees and volunteers. You’ll work closely with the Head of Organisational Development and Engagement playing a key role in informing, involving and engaging our people to actively contribute to the Society and act as ambassadors for all that we do.

This is a strategic role, with access and influence across the organisation, and the ability to work with autonomy and as part of cross Society teams. This is a highly visible role with lots of scope for creativity and innovation.

The role is responsible managing and enabling a fantastic team of highly experienced officers; overseeing a well-established network communication channels and events; and crucially delivering a compelling story so that all our people understand what we want to achieve, how and why, and the vital role they play..

Communications Manager Requirements:

You’ll be an experienced internal communicator with a track record of advising on engagement activities at all level and finding positive, pragmatic ways to deliver results – that are owned and shaped by the organisation’s people.

You’ll be a master at managing the time and the resources in your team - able to absorb a multiple requests and independently prioritise. You’ll be able to ‘make the complex simple’ by telling compelling stories that help us focus and deliver our best every day.

Above all, you’ll have positive, pragmatic, and strategic approach. You’ll be an emotionally intelligent manager and influencer – with a kind, collegiate, solution-focused approach to all your professional relationships.

The successful candidate will be part of an amazing team of professionals who truly pull together in a fun and supportive environment. We work at the very heart of an organisation that makes an incredible difference for people living with dementia.

We are proud to support our employees 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.

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: Internal Communications and Engagement Manager
Location: London
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £41,585 - £46,725 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 10th August 2020
Interview date: 119h August 2020

You may have experience of the following: Internal Communications Manager, Communications Manager, Communication Manager, Senior Engagement Officer, Engagement Manager, Internal Engagement, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Marcoms, Public Relations, Senior Marketing Officer, Marketing Manager, Marketing, Digital Communications, Communications, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc

Your new company
Is a not for profit organisation that brings together research and innovation with the entertainment industry. The organisations purpose is to shape people perceptions, ideas, skills and knowledge to how the world actually is and not how people think it is. This organisation is about a year old and are under an umbrella organisation, in September it will launch as it's own new entity.

Your new role
As (Digital) Communications Manager to will be responsible for the delivery of their communications plan through a number of different channels, but predominately social media, website content and email. This is B2B communications and you will be promoting the work of business' within the network, sharing best practices, events and research findings. Your big focus is to create political neutral content that is engaging for both majorities and minorities. The organisation is diverse and neutral, they acknowledge that this is the way business need to work to succeed and so wish to continue to do so.

What you'll need to succeed
You must have a strong understanding and track record of what good social media management and content looks like and able to demonstrate how to grow networks, communities and followings online, through persistent social media touch points. You will also have a good understanding of Content Management Systems, ideally WordPress. This is a delivery role and not strategic. With this in mind to be successful you must be a fantastic copywriter, with strong written and verbal communications skills, who is able to understand the nuances of the English language that include and is engaging for people within the BAME community.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to work with a pioneering organisation that is looking to essential "break the curb" and be part of a project that has never been done before. You will also get a competitive daily rate and flexible working.

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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Senior Communications Manager -Content & Channels -Central London £65,000-£70,000 PR 6 months FTC.

Interviews will be held on the 14^th of August remotely with a view to starting ASAP-subject to compliance checks.

"With millions of people worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their finances, MaPS is the forefront of the UK's response. This is an opportunity to join the MaPS Corporate Affairs team as they're making financial wellbeing part of the national conversation, working with partners to help customers access money and pensions guidance and debt advice when they need it."

Purpose of the role

• To design, develop and execute effective B2B and B2C media strategies and campaigns in support of our over-arching communications strategy and business priorities, enhancing our reputation amongst key external audiences.
• Setting and evaluating any communications activity against robust KPIs, with a particular focus on core MaPS audiences including vulnerable consumers
• To oversee the development of targeted content (written, video, imagery, etc) and channels for B2B audiences

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting the Director of Corporate Affairs in the development and delivery of the corporate communications strategy, including ensuring it reflects the organisation's commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion in how it defines and engages its audiences.
• Leading on the development and execution of the strategy and communications programme in support of MaPS corporate plan priorities, providing senior level strategic advice, guidance and support to internal stakeholders and ensuring the delivery of effective media and B2B communications campaigns and digital engagement
• Developing and implementing an integrated media relations and PR strategy and plan against the business objectives. Leading the delivery of the organisation's media relations activities, including:
• Developing and maintaining strong media relationships across consumer, corporate and trade journalists
• Advising the senior leadership team and colleagues on media handling strategy
• Working closely with the Chief Executive and Directors to advise on media strategy, liaise on day-to-day media issues, and to prepare them for media interviews
• Promoting the organisation's corporate achievements in the media. Raising awareness of the Service and disseminating its advice through consumer PR
• Working closely with colleagues in the Partnerships team to ensure effective regional media engagement and a cohort of confident and engaging spokespeople in the nations and English regions
• Managing third party contracts including media agencies
• Overseeing the development and cascade of B2B content and channels, including B2B social media strategy and engagement, and MaPS corporate digital channels
• Developing and embedding effective evaluation of communications activities, setting clear and measurable KPIs for all communications activities, including understanding consumer outcomes with a focus on MaPS priority audience segments and vulnerable consumers
• Management and development of the Communications (Content & Channels) team of four heads

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all the below: -

• Experience of developing and delivering communications strategies and plans in support of defined business priorities, working effectively with internal stakeholders and senior-level SMEs to manage potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines, with limited resources
• Experience of managing change and ensuring effective communications
• Strong media relations and PR strategy development capabilities learned through leading multiple and complex consumer and corporate campaigns; experience of leading the delivery of media and PR strategies
• Experience of designing and delivering digital engagement strategies (especially B2B) and using them to reach a variety of audiences
• Experience in communications activity with policymakers and civil servants
• Experience of working in the Public Sector, ALB, Regulator or for a consumer issue-based organisation -public policy is a bonus but not essential
• Expertise in developing and delivering successful corporate engagement strategies and plans and managing corporate reputation
• Strong networking and presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Comprehensive project management skills and the ability to deliver projects within inter-departmental teams
• Expertise in managing PR agencies
• Resilient, ability to handle external scrutiny and internal challenge, and ability to work in fast-paced environments
• Experience of leading and developing an effective team
• Strong Stakeholder Engagement skills
• Expertise in managing budget and demonstrating effective ROI

If this role is of interest, please do apply ASAP with an up to date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience by the 9^th of August Midnight. Please do feel free to contact myself for further information.

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I'm working with a leading international human rights organisation to find their next Communications and Campaigns Manager .

This is a globally influential position with a particular focus on developing and implementing Campaigns and Communications, as well as developing relationships with major writers, in line with the strategic plan. Working closely with the Digital Manager and Regional Coordinators, you will oversee external outputs and build strategic relationships with high-profile writers to support the organisation's campaigning and literary work.

The charity is looking for a highly experienced and articulate communications professional with proven ability to write clearly and persuasively, in a range of formats and for different audiences. Experience of managing and updating a website, including demonstrable web publishing, copywriting and online editorial skills is also important. Naturally, central to the role is a commitment to the organisation's aim of promoting and ensuring freedom of speech is a cornerstone of global society.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in London.

This position requires occasional international travel.

Salary £36,000 - £39,000 per year

2 year FTC, Full-time

I am working to a quick turnaround as the charity are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. If you would like an informal chat about this position, please send your CV to [email protected] Please note that only relevant applicants will be contacted.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Job title: Internal Communications and Engagement Manager

Region: London

Directorate: Remembrance and Marketing

Contract: 12 month Maternity Contract

Salary: £43,000 per annum (£38,548 per annum plus £4452 London Weighting)  

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support

• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The Internal Communications and Engagement Manager will help implement the charity’s first Internal Communications and Engagement Strategy, driving new ways of working for the team and bringing new ideas and creative solutions to continue developing the function. This is one of two manager posts, which are focussed on communications planning, advising and collaborating with colleagues of all levels to deliver engaging content and being hands-on with channel management and development. You will need a strong news sense, change communications experience, outstanding interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude to reach our diverse workforce, membership and volunteers across the UK.

The role is primarily office based in Borough High Street, SE1 1AA, however due to COVID 19 the team are currently working from home.  This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on returning to the office, with potential opportunities to continue to work from home on a regular basis going forward.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Monday 10th August 2020

Virtual Interviews: Tuesday 18th August 2020

Are you an experienced internal communications and engagement specialist, available from early September to play a key role in a series of organisational development projects over the next few months?

• Ewell, Surrey with occasional travel to Samaritans branches
• 6 months FTC, full time
• £40,000 per annum pro rata + competitive benefits

A little bit about the role…

This role will support the Assistant Director of Internal Communications and other senior Samaritans stakeholders with a range of key internal engagement projects between now and early 2021; in particular, an audit and review of our current internal communications and engagement model and the development of subsequent recommendations. The role will also partner closely with our HR team to plan and deliver staff engagement surveys and action plans.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of internal communications and engagement channels and content in large organisations with multiple audiences, as well as measurement, best practice and sector trends

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Internal Communications and Engagement and working closely with both Samaritans staff and volunteers, key responsibilities of the role will include:

● To plan and lead a comprehensive audit of Samaritans internal communications and engagement at all levels of the charity, working closely with both volunteers and staff

● To support the Assistant Director of Internal Communications and Engagement with the subsequent review of the audit findings, and work with the Assistant Director, the wider Internal Communications team and the Executive Leadership Team to develop recommendations for our future internal communications and engagement model

● To work with the Internal Communications and Engagement team to help develop an enduring channel measurement approach and regular feedback mechanisms, to enable regular reporting on the reach and effectiveness of our communications, post-review

● To develop and deliver staff engagement/pulse surveys in partnership with HR, the Assistant Director of Internal Communications & Engagement and the Executive Leadership Team

● To take the lead on delivering our ongoing staff engagement model, helping to implement and manage a new engagement tool in partnership with an external supplier.

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the job description here. 

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our Location

Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, 3 well-being days, Flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

If you would like to apply for this role please click on the Apply Now link to upload your CV and an accompanying statement, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the stated criteria no later than 09:00am on Friday 14th August 2020. 

Victim Support is looking for a Media and External Communications Lead based in London.

Victim Support is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

Our Media & External Communications Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that the charity is able to represent the voice of victims in the local and national media, and in raising the profile of our services.

The main duties of this role are to:

• Lead on developing and delivering an effective external communications strategy
• Run the Victim Support press office
• Maintain VS's profile nationally through reactive media relations
• Help enhance and protect VS's reputation using effective communication channels
• Increase the profile of VS services, including Supportline, and drive self-referrals through PR and media coverage
• Support the senior team to raise VS's profile in prioritised areas, including to help acquire/retain contracts

To be successful you will have experience of delivering media relations across print, broadcast and digital for a complex organisation. You will have strong influencing skills, be an excellent communicator and have a proven ability to plan and deliver media strategies and activities.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 pro rata

Hours: 17.5 hours a week

Job Profile

The postholder is responsible for the development of prayer and reflection resources for the Catholic community. These resources can be both digital and offline and will enable the Catholic community to participate in CAFOD’s mission through prayer.

The role sits within the Theology Programme. This is a cross-organisational programme based in the Fundraising and Participation Group.

The ideal candidate will have a proven understanding and awareness of the Catholic Church and parish life. With a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), creative ideas, and an interest in digital and audio-visual forms of communication, they will be able to create engaging spiritual content for a Catholic audience of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

1.Develop prayer and reflection resources for the Catholic community on CAFOD’s priority themes and issues

• Research and develop the resources necessary to communicate with members of the Catholic community of all ages, enabling them to pray and reflect on CAFOD’s priority themes and issues
• Contribute to the development of appropriate key messages for the adult Catholic community, particularly those aged 35-45
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with CAFOD staff and volunteers about programme resources and liaise with CAFOD colleagues to ensure their effective promotion

1. Maintain the Pray section of the CAFOD website and the Theology Programme’s online presence.

• Ensure that the programme offers effective, creative, engaging online resources for the Catholic community, enabling them to pray and reflect on CAFOD’s priority themes and issues 

1. Contribute to the monitoring of Theology Programme resources to measure and improve their effectiveness.
2. Contribute to wider organisational thinking on external communications, offering a clear understanding of the adult Catholic community and parish life.

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Person Specification/Essential Criteria

Understanding our context 

-Understanding Catholic identity: Able to communicate effectively with CAFOD’s audiences of all ages via a range of on and offline techniques

-Understanding CAFOD: Understands and actively supports CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and has a willingness to learn about CAFOD’s priority themes and issues

Working together

-Working with others: Builds collaborative relationships with colleagues across CAFOD, with the ability to compromise and find creative solutions

-Communicating: Able to present complex issues and ideas simply and clearly, excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to communicate politely and effectively with supporters and internal stakeholders

-Looking outwards: Keeps up to date with news and developments in fields of publishing and communications.  Builds cooperative, professional relationships with supporters and suppliers

Making change happen

-Managing resources: Delivers communications on time and within budget.

-Achieving results: Uses own judgement to make sound decisions, accepts responsibility for decisions made and action taken.

Job-specific competencies

1. Demonstrable ability to create engaging spiritual content, both written and audio-visual, for a Catholic audience.
2. Proven understanding and awareness of the Catholic Church and parish life.
3. Proven interest in digital communications, with experience of using digital channels and of uploading content to websites.
4. Knowledge of publishing production processes including writing, copy editing and proof reading.
5. Interest in all forms of communication.

Desirable Criteria

1. Understanding of Theology sufficient to edit for accessibility.

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CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults..

 

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