Location: Home-based currently due to UK coronavirus restrictions. In time this role will be home-based with travel expected to Guildford, London, Norfolk, Kent, Cornwall, and France

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - August 2023 / Full Time (37.5hrs)

Join our innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling!

We are seeking a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and organised Project Officer with excellent communication skills, to support Cycling UK’s contribution to EXPERIENCE – an innovative tourism project funded by Interreg.

The post holder will expertly support the project manager in delivering timelines, budgets, and project deliverables, and will be an outcome orientated individual. As an ambassador for cycling and the positive impact it can have on physical and mental wellbeing, the successful candidate will support tourism businesses to become Cycle Friendly through advice, training, and support.

Ideally the successful applicant will have proven experience in working in in Interreg or other EU funded programmes, including experience with monitoring systems or similar software. We are seeking a candidate who has excellent time management, networking, and administrative skills, whilst being proactive and capable of delivering outcomes on a tight timescale.

This exciting opening is vital in furthering Cycling UK’s strategic vision to get millions more people cycling, whilst providing opportunities to travel (once restrictions allow) whilst delivering key duties.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity and change lives.

Explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity, then head to our website and complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening and send to our recruitment team.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to both the job description and person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

Apply before 09:00 Friday, 28 May 2021

Do you have a passion for writing? Can you adapt your writing style to suit internal communications, corporate publications and social media? Looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul and skills into making a difference?

NFER is a not for profit charity with a worldwide reputation as a leading independent provider of education research and analysis.

Joining as a Communications Officer, you’ll be part of the team who play a pivotal role in increasing the awareness of NFER and the impact of its work. The team oversees the internal and external communications strategy, engaging with policy makers and education experts as well as ensuring our colleagues are kept well informed.

Your focus will be to plan and deliver a wide range of high-quality and appropriately targeted communications content for both internal and external NFER audiences. From working on NFER’s corporate communications material to implementing our internal communications plan, dealing with journalists and working with colleagues in our International team to identify opportunities to support visibility and business development activity - you’ll be turning your creative writing skills to developing case studies, brochures, social media content, editing blogs, new stories, website and intranet updates, press releases, event material and video content.

You’ll be a self-starter whose proactive nature means you’ll seek out opportunities to communicate and deliver meaningful content. To be successful in the role you’ll have;

• exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• experience of writing for a range of audiences and channels.
• knowledge of creative design, video and print production processes.
• a professional approach to working with internal teams as a communications expert.
• strong communication skills and be flexible and creative.
• strong organisational and project management skills.
• experience of media liaison.
• and ideally you'll have some experience of briefing and working with creative agencies and third-party suppliers.

You don’t need to have our industry experience as we will teach you that. It’s likely though that you would have had some experience in a similar positions as a communications executive, internal communications executive, comms officer, press officer, as a blogger or content writer or editor.

Why NFER?
As a registered charity that has contributed evidence, in-depth knowledge, and research expertise to support the creation of an excellent education for all children and young people for over seventy years - Improving the lives of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

• Competitive salary £30,000 - £35,000
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking in modern offices based in Slough on 5 acres of green park land
• 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days
• Excellent support for professional development
• Great work/life balance and flexible working options

Initial closing date is midnight 16th May 2021, we wil still be accepting application after this date until the position is filled. 

This role is initially a 1 year fixed term contract. Our teams are currently working from home, when we return to the office the role will require some weekly attendance in the Slough office.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. So, if you are looking for a fresh, new challenge apply via the button shown.

Reports to:Press and Communications Manager

Based at:School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London, TW9 2RD

Working Hours: 3 days per week, flexible

Salary:£30,000-32,000 FTE depending on experience, equating to £18,000-£19,200 for 0.6 FTE

Pension:School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 5% of pensionable earnings

Holiday:19 days including bank holidays that fall on working days

Contract:Permanent

About School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools.  Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

We are enjoying a period of rapid growth and want to share our stories with a wider audience. Our new strategy describes five priorities for 2020-2025; the first is to grow our profile to improve our charity’s ability to influence government policy. The Press and Communications Officer will support the Press and Communication’s Manager and work with our Policy and Social Media Officers.

Job Purpose

• To help make SFM the destination for media as the voice for food in schools
• To help implement a communications and social media strategy for School Food Matters
• To help increase media coverage for our work across all platforms (press, TV/Radio, digital)
• To help increase engagement on social media by 100%
• To track media activity and produce quarterly reports for trustees with Press & Communications Manager

Key Tasks include

• Seeking out and submitting applications for awards to celebrate the work of our charity
• Writing editorial, case study and blog content as needed
• Helping to boost our social media with particular focus on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
• Diary planning to make best use of events and media moments to highlight our work in the media
• Helping to maintain up-to-date and accurate records of media contacts
• Coordinating any video production or visual content across all SFM’s projects
• Working closely with the Press & Communications Manager on media campaigns
• Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
• The Press and Communications Manager will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

Person Specification

Essential

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data and policies into accessible language and engaging stories and communication materials
• Experience of getting media coverage and established contacts with media outlets/journalists/bloggers
• Knowledge of issues around school food, children’s health and food education
• Ability to work independently, with high levels of self-motivation
• Good project management, time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and tenacity

Desirable

• Experience of working within a network or coalition of campaigning organisations
• Digital campaigning and social networking skills

We are seeking to recruit an Impact, Communications and Grants Officer (4 or 5 days/week) on a one-year temporary maternity contract to assist with presenting the impact of our portfolio of grants as well as managing a small number of awards.  GDS Services International Limited (GDSSIL) advises a private Trust which supports work on international development and disasters, and manages the Trust's portfolio of grants. We are a small team with an office in Farnham, Surrey – though currently the team works from home. The successful applicant will have proven experience in communications using a variety of media and an interest in international development. If you are interested, please download a copy of the job description and details of how to apply.

Deadline for applications: 24 May 2021.

Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.” We deliver high quality community-based services across the county of Buckinghamshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.

Post Title: Fundraising and Communications Officer (Job Share)

Contract:Permanent

Reports to: Chief Executive

Salary: £22,950 per annum pro rata FTE 37 hrs

(£14,886 pa actual 24hrs - £18,608 pa actual 30hrs)

Location: Aylesbury or High Wycombe

Hours of Work:  Part-Time (flexible – between 24-30 hours per week)

Basic Function

The Fundraising and Communications Officer main function will be to maximise income generation via community fundraising and profile raising and to develop and deliver an effective community fundraising plan.  The role will involve the on-going creation and evaluation of marketing and communication activities to maximise opportunities for promoting the charity and build links with potential and existing supporters, including volunteers. This role requires creativity, an entrepreneurial outlook and the ability to develop high quality communications, including plans, materials and messages for all fundraising activities, in order to increase support for Buckinghamshire Mind.

Fundraising: Main Responsibilities

• To develop and deliver a community fundraising plan to achieve an agreed income generation target.
• To identify and profile grant making organisations and corporate bodies with the potential of supporting our work.
• To assist with developing effective and well‐targeted appeals aimed at trusts, corporate bodies and supporters in order to raise funds for Buckinghamshire Mind.
• To plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising events.
• To manage the stewardship of individual, corporate and community group fundraisers.
• To work closely and pro‐actively with the Chief Executive to source information in order to develop high quality funding applications. 

Communications and profile building: Main Responsibilities

• To act as a point of contact within the organisation for the promotion of Buckinghamshire Mind’s services and recruitment of volunteers.
• To manage all public relations and monitor the results.
• To utilise technologies and channels such as e-newsletter, social media, video, blog and podcast to creatively communicate with Bucks Mind stakeholders and supporters.
• To keep the Bucks Mind website up-to-date regularly.
• To communicate with supporters through our existing external social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• To assist in the development and distribution of e‐newsletters, printed communications and annual reviews to Bucks Mind supporters.
• To attend and represent Buckinghamshire Mind at promotional and profile-raising events.

Other

• To attend staff meetings and external meetings as agreed with the Chief Executive.
• To keep the Chief Executive informed of matters relating to fundraising and communications, particularly those which have a bearing on the reputation and development of Buckinghamshire Mind.
• To keep up-to-date with research and developments regarding mental health and wellbeing and/or have a bearing on the fundraising and communications work of Buckinghamshire Mind.
• To undertake such duties not included in the job description as are reasonably requested by the Chief Executive. 

Person specification

Post: Fundraising and Communications Officer

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Fundraising and Communications Officer.  Candidates are required to meet all the essential Conditions listed.  E = essential criteria; D = desired criteria.  Reference to both Conditions and Requirements in completing your application form will help in selecting candidates for interview.

Conditions

• Supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind (E)
• Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Buckinghamshire Mind matters (E)

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant professional qualification e.g. degree or diploma (E)
• Relevant experience (E)
• Experience of marketing and business development within the voluntary sector (E)
•  Experience in or aptitude for fundraising/generating income. (E)
• Experience of writing and distributing press releases (D)
• Experience of creating content for and using social media channels for PR purposes. (D)
• Experience of the issues affecting hard to reach and excluded groups (E)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Maintains confidentiality in line with Buckinghamshire Mind policy (E)
• Has knowledge of social and situational factors influencing people’s mental health and wellbeing (E)

• Has excellent IT and communication skills (E)

• Is able to network and build sustainable working partnerships with other agencies (E)

• Is able to organize own workload and work without direct supervision (E)
•  Is able to prioritise competing tasks, manage a busy work load, work quickly and deliver to deadline. (E)
• Is able to monitor and evaluate work and produce reports (E)
• Is able to keep written records and data (E)
• Has a current clean driving license and use of own vehicle (work related mileage will be paid) (D)
• Understanding of equality and diversity principles (E)

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata

• Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution)

To apply, please send the following 2 documents:

- CV

- Supporting Statement (explaining how you meet each criteria in the job description)

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore please apply as soon as possible.  

Support the Head of Communications and the wider team in delivering activity on there main development channels

To build long term relationships through effective communication channels with key supporters and stakeholders.

Client Details

My client is a leading charity organisation that provides emotional, practical and financial support to those in the food sector.

Description

• Identify and create content to enhance the charities reputation
• Manage delivery of all initiatives to meet KPI's
• End to end ownership and delivery of communications strategy
• Strong content engagement via blogs and virtual events
• Take ownership of brand assets including promotional materials
• Oversee communication channels including media, e-shots and partnerships
• Work collaboratively across key channels with key stakeholders
• Ensure the smooth running of campaigns, and communication channels
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders amongst supporters
• Lead on marketing campaigns for all fund-raising activities to generate engagement to support sponsorship

Profile

• Minimum 5 years Communications experience, preferably for a FMCG brand, marketing or PR/Agency
• Copy writing including digital and social media channels
• Proven track record of building strong stakeholder relationships
• High energy, drive and passion to deliver the best outcome

Job Offer

Competitive package, Pension and Flexible working

The Eikon Charity is a leading Surrey charity supporting children and young people to overcome difficulties, manage their wellbeing and become resilient, enabling them to develop into confident adults who contribute positively to their communities.

We are looking for people with passion and expertise to drive the charity forward.

Main purpose of Job

Consistently tell The Eikon Charity’s story in a clear, concise, compelling way, coordinating marketing and communications activity across the charity, advising and supporting colleagues in all teams, and creating high quality content and copy that gets results.

Key responsibilities:

• Research, coordinate, schedule and monitor an annual communications plan
• Oversee external communications, providing guidance to staff, setting and monitoring quality standards and ensuring consistent application of our brand
• Work across the charity to identify, create and publish content that is clear, concise and paints a compelling picture of why we exist, work we do and results we’re seeing
• Create social media, newsletter and web content, monitoring performance, learning and improving results, and reporting monthly on performance to the senior team
• Work closely with the Digital Marketing Executive to ensure we make effective, coordinated use of digital and that campaigns align with strategy and annual plan
• Write content for regular press releases and develop relationships with local media
• Edit and proofread key external communications and ensure all staff follow guidelines for writing published content
• Oversee subscriber lists in Mailchimp and our CRM, ensuring we comply with all legislation, follow best practice, and provide a rewarding experience for subscribers
• Ensure that we manage all marketing, fundraising and schools data in compliance with the GDPR, PECR, and DPA
• Manage external writers and designers as needed
• Lead on and manage key projects such as the charity’s Annual report and Accounts
• Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding policies and that we have full, informed, written consent when using a young person’s data in external communications

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child, but this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

EM2030 is a joint effort of leading regional and global organizations from civil society and the development and private sectors who believe that data can expose inequality and injustice, motivate policy change, and drive accountability. We work together to connect data and evidence with advocacy and action to ensure governments deliver on the promise of gender equality by 2030.  Our vision is a just world, where all girls and women have equal power, voice, opportunity and access to their rights, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Opportunity

As the Communications Assistant for Equal Measures 2030 (EM2030), you will support the communication team with editorial, administration, project coordination, project planning and delivery. You will be required to collaborate with colleagues across the EM2030 secretariate, partners and with a broad range of stakeholders.

This exciting role will see you supporting all graphic design work and assist in the production of assets for circulation for all EM2030 work including major campaigns, launches and any other requests. In this role you will be asked to write blog posts, articles and media summaries, whilst also supporting in community management across all EM2030 digital platforms.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit a self-starter who has experience in journalism, writing communications, as well as experience with interactive digital and social media. Skilled in the latest digital production and editing software, with proven capacity to take initiative and learn new skills as needed.

To be successful in this role you have the ability to organise, manage, prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as knowledge of social media and webinar platforms (Zoom, Webex, etc.). You will have excellent verbal and written English language skills and fluency in Spanish and/or French, and you will also have experience working and living outside of Europe and North America.

Location: Woking, United Kingdom – remote working in the UK will be considered for this role as you will be working with a globally dispersed team.

Type of Role: 12-month fixed term contract

Reports to: Head of Communications

Salary: £20,984 - £26,230 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 16 May 2021

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from 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 their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Digital Acquisition Officer (Sky Partnership)

12 month Fixed Term Contract

£26,189pa

Woking, Surrey

This is a unique opportunity to further develop your digital marketing expertise in an organisation recognised as innovators in relationship marketing and leaders in the use of multiple channels to recruit and develop supporters including digital media and DRTV. 

As part of the team at WWF UK, you will be responsible for driving supporter acquisition for our flagship Sky partnership campaigns (including Sky Ocean Hero) by managing paid digital media campaigns. This will involve overseeing direct conversion and lead generation campaigns. Supporter recruitment will be primarily by paid digital advertising, including Paid Social, Paid Search, and Programmatic activities.

Day to day you will ensure we meet Sky’s recruitment objectives, ensuring activity is of high quality as well as delivering compelling content. You will monitor performance, compile reporting and oversee stakeholder communications too. We will also look to you to develop insight to implement real-time improvements to optimise effectiveness and to identify the most appropriate routes to acquire new supporters, with the support of the Senior Online Acquisition Manager.

Of graduate calibre, you must have experience in a marketing, commercial or fundraising environment which will have given you an understanding of paid digital media and the use of digital channels for marketing communications. You will be used to working with digital media and strategy agencies too. You will also be the type of person with a desire to test and learn.

Digital literate, you will be effective at prioritising your workload and using your initiative when needed.  Detail orientated, you will be results focused and good at managing and allocating resources effectively. You will also possess strong communication, relationship building and project coordination skills. Critically, you will be passionate about the aims of WWF-UK.

Experience of using Tableau or other reporting or data visualisation platforms and manipulating insights to drive campaigns would be an advantage.

If you have the skills to help deliver a movement for nature, we would love to hear from you, so please visit our website via the link, complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up-to-date CV with cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this role, as well as why this role is for you.

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF we’re committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection, and shared purpose.  We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional with exceptional leadership skills to manage the development of Citizen’s Advice Bucks’ funding strategy and external communications.

About the role

As Head of Development & Communications, you will manage multiple income streams, including commissioned services, trusts, grants, direct giving and community fundraising, ensuring the charity has sufficient resources to deliver effective services that meet local need. You’ll work closely with the CEO, as well as in partnership with other VSOs and statutory bodies, to create proposals for major funders. A strong networker, you’ll develop strong relationships with funders, partner agencies and Bucks Council which lead to positive impact for our communities.

As part of the leadership team, you will be responsible for supporting the organisation’s business and development plant, ensuring that defined objectives are translated into team and individual targets. You will be an inspiring and effective manager, responsible for the Fundraiser, Communications Officer and Research and Research and Intelligence Officer.

You will lead on the charity’s marketing and communications, building on our strong reputation and brand through our newsletter, website, digital content and external media, to ensure we continue to be recognised as a key part of Buckingham’s community infrastructure.

About you

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• Experience of developing and managing effective relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders
• Proven track record of raising 6 figure sums from trusts and/or statutory processes
• Strong understanding of local government, statutory commissioning and procurement
• Experience of delivering impactful marketing and communication strategies
• Ability to create business cases and manage budgets
• Excellent creative writing and editing skills

About us

As of April 2021, Citizens Advice Chiltern, Aylesbury Vale and High Wycombe Citizens Advice have come together to form Citizens Advice Bucks and provide great local support for individuals across the county.

We help people find a way forward. We can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. At Citizens Advice Bucks we believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice. That’s why we’re here: to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Citizens Advice Bucks is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

If you’d like to find out more about this opportunity, please visit our website to download the job description and apply. First round interviews will take place on Tuesday, 25th  May and final Interviews on Friday 28th May.

Closing date: Sunday 16th May 2021

The Opportunity

As the Partnerships Officer, you will perform a central function in supporting and advising colleagues developing strategic partnerships at country, regional and global level. You will provide critical support to advance Plan’s engagement with youth-led networks and organisations whilst also conducting research and gathering intelligence around emerging partnership trends.

Working cross organisationally, you will be responsible for helping to maximise opportunities to advance both programmatic and influencing collaborations that contribute to Plan International’s mission and purpose, as well as completing a range of duties to support partnership development efforts across the team

The Individual

We are looking to recruit a proactive individual who has knowledge of current issues and trends in international development and the Girls’ Rights space and who has knowledge of INGOs and/or other civil society organisations. You will need to be aware of the power dynamics and privilege involved in partnerships and be passionate and committed to actively dismantling systems of oppression; employing an intersectional feminist, anti-racist and decolonial lens wherever possible.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills and you have the capacity to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Working in a fast-paced team environment, with strong communication skills, and an aptitude to prioritise tasks and manage workloads.

Location: Global Hub, Woking UK, or flexible location - in most locations where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work. Our preference is for the person to the based closet to the point of impact.

Type of Role: Permanent

Reports to: Head of Global Partnership Development

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here. If you were based in the UK, we would expect to pay between £30,000 - £38,000

Closing Date: Sunday 23 May 2021

Who are we?

Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

As a key member of the Marketing team, you will produce engaging content across multiple platforms to raise awareness of The Brain Tumour Charity and our work. You will scope, produce and edit a wealth of digital assets, especially videos and animations; a fully rounded videographer and animator that understands the production process from direction to edit.  Your curated work will enhance The Brain Tumour Charity’s brand and profile, and increase our exposure across online channels including our website and social media.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be a blend of working from home and from our offices in Fleet, Hampshire, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also be proactive and curious; always wanting to enhance your work through trying new techniques and holding yourself and your work to the highest standards. You must be creative in your work and capable of creating scripts and storyboards through to film completion, working with colleagues across different teams to follow briefs and guidelines.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£25,000 (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – (pro rata for part-time contracts)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

Advert close date: 16th May 2021

First interview date and location: TBC

Second interview date and location: TBC

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.  You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that in 2018 we were crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year and we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

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To lead on the charity’s social media activity across all channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube; managing the central channels based at Hatchlands and overseeing the volunteer social media teams and their content.

To create engaging and relevant digital content for the National Garden Scheme’s digital channels, contribute to the creation and implementation of a digital strategy, and offer digital communications expertise and advice to staff and volunteers.

To provide design work as appropriate and to fit in with the primary social media and digital elements of the role.

The right candidate will have some experience in creating digital content and managing social media channels. We are looking for a passion for communication and engaging with different audiences as well as flair for creating and designing content. This is an exciting opportunity to take on and develop a dynamic role, working as part of a team at the same time as being confidently self-sufficient.

Please ensure you upload a supporting statement/letter with your CV.