The Diocese of Southwark is looking for an experienced Editor/Communications Manager to join its creative, enthusiastic and vibrant Communications Department in implementing its exciting new Communications Strategy. The Communications Department is responsible for sharing the good news stories from across the diocese through a variety of platforms ranging from The Bridge, the Diocesan newspaper, to social media. We also handle enquiries from local and national print and broadcast media.

The responsibilities include to:

• Draft a range of communications materials, including press releases and statements
• Produce The Bridge Newspaper
• Deputise for the Director of Communications
• Plan and prepare materials to accompany particular campaigns on a range of subjects for different departments
• Handle media enquiries in a timely, confident, courteous and effective manner – including producing statements, background briefing materials and other helpful information for journalists

If you are an excellent communicator with a Journalism or English degree, have excellent writing, editing and media relations skills, have experience of, and enjoy writing and editing copy to a high standard in a clear and lively manner. You must have at least 6 years work experience, exellent design and layout skills with knowledge and experience of Adobe InDesign. You must have a passion for communications, the ability to work to deadlines and a strong news sense. We are a small team, so the willingness to pitch in as and when required is important.

ETT is seeking a creative, dynamic, and organised Marketing and Communications Manager to create, plan and execute ETT’s marketing strategy. The appointed Marketing and Communications Manager will be a key member of staff within our small permanent team and will play a leading role in shaping ETT's brand, supporting audience development across all public activity including our national and international touring operations and being the creative lead in the day-to-day marketing needs of the company.
This new role at ETT will allow the Marketing and Communications Manager the opportunity to craft marketing policy and infrastructure that best supports the artistic vision and the financial and operational aims of the organisation.

For further inforamtion and to apply please see our wesbite. 

Are you an experienced media and communications professional interested in the intersection between technology and human rights? Do you think creatively to communicate new research to diverse audiences through multimedia approaches? Are you passionate about applying your media skills to holding governments and corporations to account?

JOB PURPOSE

As the Media and Communications Manager for the Algorithmic Accountability Lab (AAL), you will manage the AAL's communication strategy, public relations, awareness building activities and global media work in order to advance the team's human rights agenda, particularly regarding public sector use of algorithmic systems. You will support other Amnesty Tech projects on their media and communications needs, as required. You will think strategically to develop and implement long term media and communications programmes as well as clear distribution plans for outputs, which target key stakeholder groups and audiences. You will also respond to news stories and recent developments within the technology and human rights sector.

ABOUT YOU

A driven, strategic and creative Media and Communications Manager, you have extensive experience in delivering key messages, distributing communications outputs and sharing research to diverse audiences across a wide variety of platforms. You are comfortable in leading, developing and implementing comprehensive media programmes and communication strategies. Your novel and creative ideas will ensure that the work of the AAL and Amnesty Tech has maximum impact and engagement. You are proactive in developing and cultivating relationships with media and journalists and will use this network to amplify the work of the Algorithmic Accountability Lab and Amnesty Tech more broadly.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Please see the attached job description for full information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

• Develop and implement a media and communications strategy designed for high impact to build the AAL's profile as a leader in holding governments to account on their use of algorithms and Artificial Intelligence, and contribute to raising Amnesty Tech's profile as a leading voice on technology and human rights;
• Lead on the creation of communications outputs (video, documentary, podcasts, blogs and more)
• Both lead and support on reactive communications to global events in the tech and human rights space
• Proactively cultivate and manage relationships with media outlets and journalists

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Please see the attached job description for full information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

• Substantial and relevant experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in taking a creative approach to media and communications;
• Experience of leading, developing and implementing successful media and communications strategies, as well as campaigns;
• Proven experience in utilising digital channels

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

To address the lack of diversity and discrimination in the technology and human rights community we especially encourage applications from underrepresented racial groups, gender identities, disabled communities, sexual orientations and other marginalized identities. Even if you do not meet all our desired qualifications, we would like to hear from you - particularly if your background and/or identity is underrepresented in the NGO or technology sectors.

We especially encourage applications from those with lived experience of human rights violations and abuses, including discrimination and marginalization.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

NFER’s people are key to its mission and our sense of community has always been strong. Over the past couple of years we have been transitioning the work we do and how we do it including introducing hybrid working, digital transformation and entering new markets. 

This is a new role with the purpose to develop and deliver a comprehensive internal communications strategy which reflects NFERs strategic objectives and provides all staff and stakeholders with regular, meaningful, and consistent information about activity across the organisation. 

You’ll develop and utilise a range of communication channels - such as staff briefings and employee newsletters as well as seek out how new ways to enable employees to easily connect with and access information, share knowledge and experience and feel fully engaged in the organisation. You’ll be key to supporting the ambition that NFER acts and operates as ‘one community’.

Reporting to the Head of Communications you’ll work closely with other team leaders in the communications department, the Director of Communications, the Head of HR and Organisational Development and other senior leaders from across the Foundation. 

Requirements

• Positive, proactive, engaging and passionate about NFER’s mission.
• Previous extensive experience of internal communications.
• Experience of writing and editing in print and on-line.
• Experience of writing for a range of audiences.
• Excellent at building deep relationships at all levels of an organisation with a high standard of written and verbal communications skills with experience of copywriting.
• Experience of organising and planning internal communications campaigns, events and activities which are time critical and relationship dependent.
• Has experience of working in a PR or communications environment with excellent understanding of corporate communications challenges and objectives.
• Excellent marketing and communications skills across a range of channels, specifically face-to-face, social media, email, and events.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage a busy workload.
• Quality focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive with good time-management and organisational skills.
• Microsoft Office literate and confident working with digital marketing and internal communication platforms.

Why NFER?

At NFER, our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems worldwide. We do this by creating and sharing research evidence and insights on education policy and practice, informing policymakers and other key decision makers, and strengthening practice in the classroom. 

• Salary £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
• Generous pension scheme
• 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days (pro rata)
• Excellent support for professional development
• Great work/life balance and lots of flexibility 
• UK based and UK Skilled Worker sponsorship 
• Plus lots of well-being and social activities

Initial closing dates for applications will be midnight on 16th May 2022 

You’ll be linked to either our Slough or York office with minimal requirement for office-based days meaning you can choose to work at home, from the office or a mix of the two to enable you to work as effectively as you can.

NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you’re looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul and skills into making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply via the button shown.

We are looking for an experienced Digital Communications and Marketing Manager who has experience in creating and implementing successful departmental strategies. Has dynamic interests and skills to create and manage engaging visual material and media used for advertising, marketing that speaks to wider stakeholders, clients, and young people directly.

Key responsibilities

Strategy

• Plan, create and execute an exciting and engaging social media marketing strategy across all channels (Newsletter, Email, Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn) to engage with young people and to promote our brand to potential funders, clients and partners
• Champion data analysis, content optimisation, publishing algorithms and social listening to help grow our community
• Manage the digital communications and marketing budget and drive efficiencies
• Lead a growing Creative Media Team

Campaign and content

• Work closely with the Programme Managers, on concepts, creation and delivery of digital marketing content for programmes using learnings from past digital campaigns to inform the approach
• Lead on evaluation of digital comms for programmes to inform future campaigns, increase ROI and better understand our audience
• Manage contracts with content providers (e.g. filmmakers, photographers, young people) to ensure there is high-quality content for online platforms
• Work with the sales team to design and deliver campaigns that attract and engage with funders, clients and potential investors

Website

• Oversight on the continual development of the website including working with the programme management team for the Connect Platform

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team with diverse voices and experiences. We are proud to be a diverse team led by young people and represent the community we serve.

Company Benefits

• Scope to take real ownership in a small, ambitious team
• A strong commitment to personal and professional development with an individual training budget
• 28 days paid annual leave per year (plus all statutory holidays)
• 3 days of volunteering leave
• Quarterly organisational supervision to support staff wellbeing and discuss best practice
• A range of flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, time off in lieu (TOIL) home or remote working
• An auto-enrolment with pension scheme in line with Government guidance
• Regular team socials and outings (Quizzes, Bowling, Virtual Reality, Board and Card Games)

Essential Requirement

• Excellent presentation and reporting skills to organise and present programme campaign results.
• Digital marketing management experience
• Experience in all digital areas including websites, email marketing, data segmentation and audience analysis.

Thank you for your interest in this role at Goldsmiths SU.

We are the charitable organisation at the heart of the Goldsmiths student body - one of London’s most artistic, innovative and radical communities. We give young people the opportunities and challenges they need to grow, learn and thrive, so they can create a better world.

The role of Communications Manager is critical to our plans for the next few years.

After two years of focusing on survival in the face of the pandemic, we are ambitious about our future, and confident about overcoming the challenges we face - some challenges that we have in common with students’ unions everywhere, and some that are unique to us.

Our Communications Manager will help craft and launch a new strategy, and lay the foundations for building a new reputation and track record for Goldsmiths SU.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Manager to develop and implement Clinks’ communications strategy and oversee the activity of the team to promote, inform and advocate for the voluntary sector working in criminal justice. Based in our Influence and Communications Directorate you will manage our communications team to produce a wide range of high quality communications campaigns and content including publications, ebulletins, website content, social media and press releases.

You will be joining at an exciting time as we develop a new communications strategy. You will work closely with the Influence and Policy Manager to ensure the integration of activities to communicate with and influence key stakeholders and with our Support and Development Directorate to ensure that voluntary sector organisations have access to the information and support they require to meet the needs of their service users. Our new communications strategy will ensure we achieve optimal reach and impact for these activities, and you will be a key part in developing and delivering that.

This is an exciting role for the right person to work in a small but dynamic organisation, within a fast-paced external environment, and where you will learn a lot from voluntary organisations working in criminal justice.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Brand and Communications Manager to join our established and friendly Campaigns and Communications team

If you, would you like to work for a leading mental health charity in a rewarding role where you will really make a difference, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

Your role will be an agile position meaning you can work flexibly between 2 days at a fixed base in Location and from home. You will work full time, 35 hours per week on a permanent contract with a salary of £35,722.24 to £39,273.67pa inclusive of London Weighting

Planned interview date: 6 June

About the role

As Brand and Communications Manager for Rethink Mental Illness, you will be responsible for:

• coordinating and implementing marketing and communications activity across the charity, working closely with the Head of Brand, Communications and Membership (job share).
• operating an ‘account management’ system for communications requests from colleagues, supporting people to create communications plans for key pieces of work, and connecting colleagues to wider support from the Campaigns and Communications team including digital communications and media.
• making sure that our services are promoted to potential service users and to commissioners
• line managing two designers who provide bespoke design support to colleagues and who manage our design portal
• leading on the creation of a fortnightly e-bulletin to supporters and more broadly maintain a content calendar to manage the flow of emails sent by the charity to supporters, members, donors and campaigners.

What we are looking for

You’ll have the essentials covered:
 

• experience of communications and marketing, preferably in a charity environment.
• experience in advising teams and colleagues on communications planning
• experience of leading and developing staff and/or volunteers, setting and reviewing SMART objectives to build high performing teams.
• experience of developing communication plans that identify key audiences, the messages that will resonate with them and the most effective ways of connecting with them.
• excellent project management skills.
• experience in managing a workflow of communications / marketing projects – liaising with either internal or external suppliers
• experience of working within agreed budgets, developing cost-effective solutions and financial efficiencies.

You may also have:

• Experience of working with people affected by mental illness, other disabilities or social exclusion.

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ ), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young women in England?  The Girls' Network are recruiting for an experienced Communications Manager to deliver our communications activity across all channels, and to be involved with some exciting projects over the coming 18 months. The role is home based, but you will live in one of our existing regions (London, Sussex, Portsmouth, West Midlands, Manchester, Merseyside, Tyne &Wear, Tees Valley) and be able to travel to London regularly to meet with the wider team. 

This is a big moment for NHS Providers’ communications and marketing team.

We are looking for a number of new, talented colleagues to help us on the next steps of our journey. We’re so pleased you’re interested to learn more.

Our team is at the very heart of NHS Providers’ activities. We play a critical role in our organisation’s success – in setting out the concerns and challenges our members face; in highlighting and celebrating their achievements; and in helping our members to understand and access support which helps them deliver better care for patients across the NHS. 

That task has never been more important than during the pandemic, which has seen NHS trusts and foundation trusts facing extraordinary pressures. They have risen magnificently to these challenges. But there are more trying times ahead.

The continuing impact of COVID-19, the need to address the backlog of care, and the unprecedented demand for services come at a time of constrained capacity, a challenging financial picture and workforce shortages. Never have we needed brilliant communicators more, to join us in making the case for the NHS, and to support the work of our members.

You’ll be joining a fast-moving and creative team, with opportunities to develop and progress, and a high degree of licence and autonomy. You’ll be empowered to bring your energy and passion to have the greatest impact and ensure we go from strength to strength.

About this role

The role of senior digital manager is new role that we are creating to lead the delivery of a crucial phase of progress and transformation in our digital communications and engagement development – a key pillar of our communication and marketing strategy.

You will take a strategic lead in overseeing our increasingly important work in digital communications – with particular focus on our website, social media and wider membership communications activities. You will ensure we are on the cutting edge, providing responsive solutions for our staff and members, and pushing our creative boundaries so we engage fully, using high quality digital content which reflects us and our members.

A substantial part of the responsibility in the first 18 months will be leading the scoping, commissioning, creation and delivery of a new corporate website. This will entail working across the organisation and beyond to implement a best-in-class website which provides a streamlined, easier user experience (particularly for members), generating bespoke, automated content that better serves their needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to further their communications experience and expertise in a high-profile national organisation. The role is busy and varied and you will input to work across the team’s remit including media relations, publishing, marketing, branding, member communications and events.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an impactful international development organisation in their search for a Global Communications Manager.

As Global Communications Manager you will develop the organisations content and communications strategy, drawing on previous international communications experience to adapt your approach to differing contexts and cultures.

As a communications generalist you will manage exciting international campaigns, create compelling and engaging content and drive PR and advocacy efforts on behalf of the organisation.

A strong leader, you will support international communications colleagues to ensure consistency in tone, messaging and best practice to ensure the success of the global team.

You will work cross divisionally to ensure comms efforts propel organisation wide objectives, supporting departments such as fundraising to ensure maximum impact.

This international organisation provides vulnerable families with emergency relief, and work to strengthen local communities by promoting child welfare and supporting sustainable livelihoods. Working in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, They support communities during crises, and works to improve their long-term resilience so that they can support themselves independently, with dignity. Their projects also aim to develop long-term access to education and clean water, as well as improving sanitary facilities and hygiene practices.

The ideal candidate for the role will have:

- Solid senior communications experience

- Experience of developing and delivering communications strategy

- Excellent project management experience

- International experience / experience working in a globally dispersed team

- Ability to write compelling content and engaging stories to appeal to multiple audiences

Location - London (Hybrid working)

Contract - 1 Year FTC (With Possibility to extend)

Salary - £35,000 - £40,000

To find out more please email a copy of your CV to [email protected] or call 02078207305. This role is accepting applications on a rolling basis and will close once adequate applications have been received. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Marketing and Communications Manager

These are exciting times for the charity, and we now have an outstanding opportunity for a creative and inspirational professional to join the team as PR and Marketing Communications Campaign Manager.

Position: PR and Marketing Communications Campaign Manager

Location: Working principally from home, flexibility will be required for occasional onsite working in Devon

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £45,056 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, Healthshield plan, confidential counselling service, subsidised restaurant, free parking, enhanced maternity/paternity benefits, Life Assurance Scheme, 31 day’s holiday per year, inclusive of the 8 statutory public holidays. This increases by one day each year until a maximum of 34 days is reached.

Closing Date: Thursday 19 May 2022

The Role

As PR and Marketing Communications Campaign Manager, you will work with colleagues across the charity to identify opportunities to create, project plan and deliver innovative integrated communications campaigns that support the achievement of our strategic organisational priorities and engage supporters.

Within this multifunctional and rewarding role, your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Developing compelling propositions and messaging frameworks and managing projects for specific campaign audiences
• Planning and delivering international, national and regional media coverage
• Managing the PR Team
• Working with key subject matter experts to write campaign communications material
• With the Head of Strategic Communications, helping implement crisis management plans to ensure any potential negative media coverage is effectively and proactively managed
• Acting as communications lead project manager to deliver large-scale filming and corporate media events, working with internal colleagues and external teams/suppliers to deliver key objectives and messages
• Managing and influencing relationships with key external influencers such as journalists, producers and celebrity VIP ambassadors

About You

With a passion for effecting change through innovative communications and demonstrable experience of campaign management, you will have a proven track record of planning and delivering successful multi-channel communications to time and within budget

You will have:

• A degree level education (and/or relevant experience of working in a similar role in marketing communications, media relations or campaigning)
• A working knowledge of digital media channels and online news broadcasting
• Experience of relationship building, organisational, writing and editorial skills
• Experience of working with the media at international level and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail whilst managing a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines

In return…

You can be part of an evolving program of change taking place within a leading charity working in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With amazing benefits and opportunities to develop you career, you can really make a difference in a fulfilling and rewarding role.

About the Organisation

The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide. They are working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”

Our client is a Disability Confident Employer. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as PR and Marketing Communications Campaign Manager, PR and Marketing Communications Campaign Executive, PR and Marketing Communications Campaign Officer, PR Manager, Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, Campaign Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Marketing and Communications Officer, PR and Brand Manager, PR, Public Relations Manager.

Based in London or Bath

Full-time / Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £54,000 (according to skills and experience), including £3,700 London weighting

Benefits:

• 28 days leave (including bank holidays) increasing by 1 day for each year of service.

• Option for two days per week working from home.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Generous employer contributory pension increasing with each year of service.

• Private health insurance.

As the Global Communications Manager for the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), you will play a lead role in building EJF’s visibility and global brand and maximizing our impact on environmental security and the associated human rights. Working within an international team of campaigners, researchers, filmmakers and communication specialists in Europe, Africa and Asia, you will lead and coordinate our global communications work.

If you are an ambitious, talented professional with outstanding communications skills, superb people and project management skills and a passion for driving real change for environmental justice, then this is the role for you.

As Communications Manager you will be working with senior management and the international campaigns team. You will be a highly organised, creative and collaborative manager willing and able to refine and deliver an ambitious communications strategy that will help us to achieve our campaign goals and vision.

You will develop and implement the communications strategies for EJF’s global campaigns, building support across a range of targeted audiences. You will maximise the use and reach of EJF’s investigative films and campaign reports as well as build a broad supporter base on social media and elsewhere. You will manage a close-knit international communications team of seven based in the UK, Germany, Ghana and Liberia. You will also work closely with EJF’s graphic designer, film team and campaigners in offices across the EU, Africa and Asia.

You will have the intellectual rigour to understand the issues and present them in a compelling way, putting your excellent writing and storytelling skills and experience to great effect. Knowing how important it is to get the story right, you will have great attention to detail and factual accuracy. You have the creative flair to present EJF’s campaigns and investigations to the strongest effect and identify the best ways to engage, inspire and mobilise diverse target audiences.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and implement communications strategies for individual campaigns and EJF as a whole to ensure the greatest possible impact and desired outcomes for this global change-making organisation.

• Lead the comms team to develop sector-leading communications that engage and inspire audiences about our campaigns across traditional and digital media platforms, ensuring appropriate, inspirational and effective messaging. 

• Ensure that our internal communications are effective to bring the campaigns, comms and other team members together to share information and updates as needed. You will work with colleagues to ensure that opportunities for coverage are not missed and that our planning is smooth and effective.

• Ensure strong outreach to our target audiences in the public and private sector and to policymakers and world leaders. You will identify - and preferably experience securing coverage in -  the most influential media platforms that will bring our campaigns to the attention of leading changemakers. 

• Lead, guide and plan for our digital and media staff to maximise all campaign opportunities to drive impact for our campaigns, including: 

  • Write, edit and place compelling op-eds, press releases and briefings, ensuring they are tailored to the target audience and strongest media platforms and channels. 

  • Coordinate and produce high-quality impact reports, updates, briefings, blogs and speeches/presentations to engage new audiences including celebrity and high-profile supporters. 

  • Devise and coordinate media, press and special events such as film screenings, patron and celebrity events and like-minded business partnerships.

  • Effective use of social media to grow EJF’s exposure and support the delivery of communications strategies and campaign objectives.

• Manage the Communications team to ensure that key KPIs are set and achieved, and ensure regular and effective review and appraisal of staff performance.

Essential

• An excellent writer/editor – including press releases, features, opinion pieces, letters to editor and blogs – particularly to meet tight deadlines

• At least three years experience leading communications teams. You are a strong people manager, with excellent interpersonal skills, able to motivate, inspire and collaborate with EJF’s communications professionals and campaigners in the UK and overseas

•  A track record in designing, prioritising and delivering media strategies and multiple comms activities that drive up the quality and quantity of media coverage

• Excellent skills in creative storytelling: producing engaging and inspiring content that delivers real-world impact

• Superb attention to detail and factual accuracy and an ability to ensure your colleagues meet the same high standards

• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and changing priorities

• Experience in managing strategic relationships with external partners (corporate, high-profile individuals), you are entrepreneurial and a creative problem solver

• You are committed to changing our world for good

Desirable

• Good understanding of environmental justice issues and policies, in particular within the fields of climate change and ocean conservation

• Foreign language skills

Applications: Submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this job. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm 25th May 2021

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, fair and equal treatment within the workplace.

Background

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) works to Protect People and Planet.

We believe environmental security is a human right.

EJF investigates and campaigns to protect our natural world and the communities most dependent upon it. We work with and support grassroots environmental and human rights activists helping them to expose threats to the local environment and to secure sustainable futures. EJF’s investigations uncover evidence that is presented to the very highest levels of decision making, amongst government and industry policymakers and to opinion formers, international media and the wider public.

EJF is protecting our global ocean by ending illegal fishing and associated human rights abuses, protecting our global climate and climate refugees, and defending wildlife and wild places.

Registered charity 1088128

About Us:
Rays of Sunshine brightens the lives of children who are living with life-threatening, life-limiting and life changing illnesses across the UK, by granting unique and magical wishes.

The role:
We are seeking a Senior Communications Manager who work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to develop and deliver engaging ways to communicate our work and our why. This newly created position will play a key role in developing our tools and approaches across all media and our own platforms so that we can create and maximise opportunities to engage people. This is a rewarding role which will offer the change to lead, learn, and develop as you deliver outstanding communications to inspire lasting relationships with all of our stakeholders.

Requirements:
You will have experience leading the design and development of successful campaign and media strategies and a proven instinct for what makes a good story. Knowledge of integrated communications approaches and the ability to monitor and evaluate these is important, as is the need to be innovative and creative in your approach.

What we offer:
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week. Hybrid working arrangements, which align with the needs of the role, will be considered.
Salary and benefits: £50,000 per annum, plus unlimited annual leave

How to apply:
Please refer to the job pack for further information. Please note a satisfactory enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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