Role Summary

Bliss is an award winning, digital first organisation looking for a Marketing Communications Officer to play a central role in a supportive and ambitious Communications Team.

You will have experience of working in a fast-paced marketing role, with a particular emphasis on digital communications, and will have a passion for learning new things and keeping up with the latest digital marketing trends.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing social media accounts for a charity or private sector organisation, and will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Excellent IT skills including confidence in using CMS
• An exceptional understanding of what makes engaging content for social media, web and e-comms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience of analytic tools and using insights to inform communications
• An ability to be self-motivated, and to work independently as well as part of a team
• An ability to think creatively and look for new ways of working

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop and refine their skills in this varied and creative role.

For more details, please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert and also available on our website.

Why work for Bliss?

Bliss values and celebrates the work of its Communications Team and our organisation’s strategy prioritises digital. We understand that we all have different priorities at home and we therefore offer a mix of financial and non-financial benefits including 25 days paid holiday, flexible working practices, time off for volunteering, learning and development via peer to peer, blended, cascaded and self-directed learning and family friendly policies. Please see the JD for more details.

How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:

• CV

• Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification

• Equal opportunities form

Recruitment Timeline

• We are recruiting on an immediate basis and early applications will be prioritised. The final date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 20 January 2021.
• First round interviews will take place end of week commencing 18 January and interviews will take place via video call.

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for interview

Press & Communications Officer

We are seeking a Press and Communications Officer to generate and maximise positive media coverage of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice, in order to further the aims and objectives of the campaign.

Press & Communications Officer Responsibilities:

To date the campaign has been entirely run by volunteers, but as it has grown and developed there has been an increasing need for staff support to ensure that we are as effective as possible and have the best possible chance of achieving our campaign objectives. The Press and Communications Officer will provide wide-ranging support to the campaign in ensuring effective media coverage and achieving maximum engagement with social media channels. This will include media liaison and monitoring for opportunities, interview booking as well as prepping and training spokespeople, sharing content on our social channels, as well as a proactive and innovative approach to getting our campaign in the news.

This role will work with two other paid roles, the Campaign Manager and Campaign Coordinator and be line-managed by the Campaign Manager. Support will also be provided by a large pool of volunteers with a range of responsibilities and expertise. We are really excited for the potential these new roles bring to take our campaign to the next level and amplify the voices of bereaved families to secure positive change.

Press & Communications Officer Requirements:

• An understanding of the role news coverage plays in winning campaigns
• Experience of providing media services to an organisation dealing with contested matters of public interest
• Ability to advise, support and lead staff in carrying out media activities
• Ability to formulate and implement media strategy solely and within teams
• Ability to craft compelling messages that influence news coverage
• Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of the workings and needs of media in the UK
• Ability to advocate for and represent the campaign in meetings and publicly, if required
• Ability to solve problems relating to the work of a press office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of communicating clearly in face to face meetings and in difficult circumstances
• Experience of developing strong and enduring relationships with journalists
• Ability to manage the social media accounts of an organisation

About Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK:

Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice is a newly formed not-for-profit organisation working to provide a voice for families bereaved by Covid-19. We have more than 2,000 members who are all personally bereaved and at the heart of everything we do. We’re campaigning for a statutory public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the pandemic so that families can get answers and lessons can be learnt to prevent further loss of life. Alongside our campaign to secure an inquiry, we are also campaigning for improved bereavement support for families and to ensure that those bereaved are protected from hardship.

As a group of volunteers we've already produced agenda-setting front page news stories, garnered support from hundreds of thousands of people, given oral testimony to influential parliamentary committees, held high-level political meetings and been discussed by the Prime Minister in Parliament. Now we’re recruiting paid staff to take the campaign to the next level.

Location: Anywhere in UK - Home Based

Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months, possibility for extension subject to funding)

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December

You may have experience of the following: Communications Officer, Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Press Officer, etc.

Ref: 96317

Schools and Groups Communications Officer

£30,000 per annum

Woking, Surrey or at our London office near Victoria with travel to Wisley at least twice a week

(Initially home based)

Join our Schools and Communities Team

The RHS is a national charity with a mission to inspire everyone to grow, as it is vital to our wellbeing, the environment and the happiness of us all. This dynamic role is based in our passionate communities and schools team and will ideally be based at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey or our London office near Victoria with frequent travel to Wisley.

The role will support our national school’s programme, the RHS Campaign for School Gardening, by creating exciting and inspiring communications, competitions and initiatives to help get young people growing. It will also support Britain in Bloom, an amazing force of volunteers that clean and green our towns, cities and villages across the UK, as well as the work of our national Outreach Team who provide hands-on support to schools and groups so they can fully feel the amazing benefits of gardening.

If you are a communications expert with a passion for the environment or plants, then we’d love to hear from you. The RHS is undergoing lots of exciting changes with a new state-of-the-art science and learning facility soon to open at RHS Wisley and a brand new garden, RHS Bridgewater, opening in Salford, both of which will grow our opportunity to make an impact in communities and schools around the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic schools and communities team to support on all areas of our communications and marketing. You will work with the Senior Communications Officer and Engagement Coordinator to deliver exciting communications that will increase engagement with our audiences, manage and bring to life our key projects and activities, as well as oversee the content creation for our website, social media platforms and newsletters.

We’re looking for someone with experience in delivering communications that have increased engagement with audiences and an excellent understanding of marketing tools and techniques. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with an understanding of how to write for different audiences and platforms, as well as excellent time management skills.

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Closing date for applications is Friday 29th January 2021.

Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.

Role Description

We are recruiting a temporary Communications Officer to cover a period of 9 months of maternity leave. This position will implement the charity’s communications strategy and support the Fundraising Manager. The post will work closely with senior staff to manage internal and external communications and marketing campaigns to raise the profile of the charity, engage new audiences and existing stakeholders, and generate income.

We are seeking a highly articulate and proactive individual with a flair for communications and 3 years’ experience in a similar communications role. The candidate will have excellent writing skills, be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure. Graphic design skills would be desirable but not essential.

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality, and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when necessary. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.

Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working.

To apply for this role, please submit the following by email:

1. A CV and a short Covering Letter that is no more than 2 pages long.
2. A completed Equal Opportunities Form, which can be downloaded here.
3. A completed Work Task, which includes the following piece of work:

Produce a Communications Plan to launch and drive a Winter Emergency Appeal for the charity. Please include a Press Release and a graphic design we could use on our website/social media pages. Note: The Work Task is not designed to test your understanding of the charity; it is to assess your writing, strategic and graphic design skills (graphic design skills are not essential for the role).

Deadline for applications Monday 1 February 2021

Are you looking for a new challenge in 2021?

We’re looking for a creative and organised Internal Communications Officer to join our team for a 12 month FTC with the potential to extend.

Our vision is to end youth homelessness. We need every member of our amazing staff team to rally behind that and understand their role in achieving it. We want them to feel listened to and give them meaningful opportunities to influence and engage. We are proud to have a diverse workforce who are based all across the UK. With many of our teams working in new and different ways, staff engagement and communication has never been more important. This is where you come in.

This exciting new role will help us to roll out our new organisational strategy and support the delivery of the people strategy, which includes staff wellbeing. They will also support the rollout of a new internal communications platform.

Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills? Are you a creative thinker who is confident in building relationships and engaging with staff at all levels? Then we’d love to receive your application.

With over 19,000 members in 73 countries, the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Communications Officer to create and source content for our digital channels, aimed at our members and to help promote biomedical science to the public. 

If you have a passion for delivering high-quality communications and experience of writing for different audiences please apply.

Applicants will be required to send their CV along with a two-page summary to outline how they fit the person specification, have a creative flare for writing and a positive can-do attitude. 

Initially, you will be working from home, but we hope to return to office based work once government guidelines permits us. 

Purpose

The Communications Officer will be expected to provide support to the Head of Communications and Communications Team through researching and preparing written content across a number of channels, have responsibility for maintaining the IBMS website and social media channels, as well as administering public engagement resources for members.

Main duties include (see attached job description for further details)

Communications

• To research, write and distribute communications materials for digital and print publications such as: annual reports, newsletters, news stories and press releases, position statements, social media posts, award nominations and speeches, etc.
• Maintain IBMS’s media database and respond to enquiries from journalists.
• Source and commission design, photography, print and graphics for use across IBMS channels
• Assist the Head of Communications in the production of public engagement resources.

Website and digital communications

• Source and write news stories for website and social media. 
• Ensure website content is up-to-date and accurate and provide support in its use to members and staff.
• Research, write, design and distribute newsletters to IBMS members.
• Provide content for our membership magazine newsletter.
• Monitor and moderate the IBMS’s digital channels.

Events

• Provide support to promoting member’s events and managing the orders and delivery of requests for promotional items for public engagement activities.

Position: Research Communications Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, London (currently home-based)
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Research Communications

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

This is an exciting, challenging opportunity and ideal for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in communicating complex research topics to a lay audience. Research Communications Officers work closely with colleagues in press, digital, fundraising and engagement as well as people affected by MS, researchers and other stakeholders.

You will have a passion for communicating science and empowering people with quality information. You will bring a clear understanding of research methodologies, combined with outstanding communication and organisational skills and a positive, can-do attitude. You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record of liaising with people at all levels and in managing complex projects. You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with The Climate Group to recruit a Communications Officer,who will support campaigns to influence policies for a faster global rollout of renewable power. The Climate Group has a clear goal to create a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a greater prosperity for all. Since Covid-19, the team has been working remotely with the option to use their Borough office for key meetings, they will be moving into new London premises this year.

The overall purpose of this role is to lead on external communications including story development, recruitment drives and influencing stakeholders. You will manage proactive media content and brief senior team members before media interviews. Developing and editing written work, shaping their external presence, maintaining an events calendar and ensuring their tone is applied consistently are also major parts of this role.

To be successful you will have demonstrable experience working in a communications team or press office. You will have experience handling media, a good understanding of multi-channel communications and an awareness of how their approaches may differ depending on geography. You will also be comfortable processing knowledge and expertise from the sector and communicating technical issues in an easy to understand manner. An interest/passion in environmental or sustainable business solutions is highly desirable.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised. We are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

Communications Officer - part time 
Salary: London - £20,434 (FTE £34,057 per annum) + Excellent Benefits National £18,097 (FTE £30,162 per annum) + Excellent Benefits
Location: London, Bristol and Manchester
Contract: Permanent 

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. 
Housing associations are social landlords, and are the largest providers of homes for social rents in the country. We and our members, believe that everyone should be able to live in a great quality home that they can afford. 

Many housing associations are also developers in their own right, building around a quarter of new homes every year, and build almost all new social housing. Our sector is not-for-profit, investing its revenues into the people and communities we serve.
We’re looking for a creative Communications Officer that can plan and deliver high-quality material that informs, engages and influences. The importance of our work demands exceptional writing and editing skills to translate complex information into engaging copy that truly resonates with our audiences. You will have the opportunity to craft messages on our vital work, ranging from ending homelessness to decarbonising the nation’s homes.  

Experience in planning and delivering comms plans is essential, with a strong understanding of how to expand reach and refine relevance, and a confidence to deploy skills across an organisation to champion first-class communications. 
Our members, housing associations, provide homes for around six million people. You will be required to put these members at the heart of your work, and support our ambitious vision – for a country where everyone can live in a quality home they can afford. 
The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  

The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background. 
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

Closing date for applications: 19 January 2021 
Interview date: 27 January  2021 

Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

Girls Not Brides is a global partnership of more than 1500 civil society organisations from over 95 countries committed to ending child marriage and enabling girls to fulfil their potential. Members are supported by the global secretariat with staff based in the UK, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Stronger together, Girls Not Brides members bring child marriage to global attention, build an understanding of what it will take to end child marriage, and call for the laws, policies and programmes that will make a difference in the life of millions of girls.

In 2017, Girls Not Brides launched an ambitious four-year strategy. The Partnership has grown rapidly in recent years and is keen to scale up efforts to support the generation and use of evidence on what works to end child marriage and ensure this is accessed by our in-country members, particularly community based organizations. Girls Not Brides also is committed to ensuring that global thinking on effective approaches to end child marriage is informed by community level perspectives.

As a thought leader in child marriage, Girls Not Brides is committed to learning from the experiences of our Members and partners on what works to end child marriage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Based in the Girls Not Brides office in Central London, the Media and Communications Officer will work closely with and report to the Head of Communications. You will play a lead role in media outreach, running the press office function as well as proactively developing media strategies and campaigns to support and highlight the work of Girls Not Brides members and the secretariat. You will secure quality, in-depth media coverage of the issue of child marriage and what can be done to address this global problem. An enthusiastic media relations professional with a nose for a good story, you will be part of a small communications team and will help deliver on an integrated communications plan, working closely with our regional offices in Kenya, India and Mexico.

Specifically, you will:

• Work with the Head of Communications to develop and implement a global media strategy that brings attention to the issue of child marriage across the world and highlights the work of Girls Not Brides and its members.
• Support the development and implementation of regional media strategies for our priority regions.
• Manage the press office function, connecting journalists to members in response to media requests and proactively seeking relevant and newsworthy opportunities to raise the profile of Girls Not Brides as part of an integrated communications approach.
• Develop and maintain relationships with influential traditional and emerging media to raise awareness of child marriage, Girls Not Brides and our members.
• Work with the Head of Communications to prepare all media outreach activities in support of Girls Not Brides initiatives such as drafting Op-Eds, quotes, press releases, media briefs, media pitches, and organising media engagement activities around events, country visits and member meetings.
• Brief and prepare staff and Girls Not Brides members for media interviews and engagements, including developing talking points and advising on messaging, and arranging media training where necessary.
• Prepare monthly media coverage reports, maintaining media coverage logs and other media related information in the Girls Not Brides database and conduct desk research as required to contribute to media pitches and collect case studies.
• Partner with the Senior Digital Communications Officer to creatively find the best traditional and new, innovative channels to reach our audiences.
• Work with the Senior Digital and Content Editor to manage development and production of videos, audio materials and photography.
• Conduct other communications support as required, including drafting copy for Girls Not Brides’ channels.
• Support the Head of Communications in production of external content (briefs, reports) including copy-editing and proofreading, and liaising with consultants.

Wider responsibilities of Girls Not Brides team members

• Commit to the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides, putting them at the forefront of all planning, work and actions.
• Uphold the values of Girls Not Brides in all areas of work and interactions with colleagues, members, partners and other stakeholders.
• Comply with Girls Not Brides policies and processes, with particular note for safeguarding, the code of conduct and data protection.
• Ensure that internal databases and monitoring information are kept fully up-to-date.
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests for the advancement of Girls Not Brides.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Media Relations

• Significant experience of working in a primarily media-focused communications role.
• Demonstrated ability to implement a successful media strategy at a global and regional level.
• Strong news sense and an ability to spot newsworthy opportunities to raise the profile of Girls Not Brides and its Members.
• Experience preparing spokespeople for interviews, including drafting talking points, briefings and messaging frameworks.
• Expertise in creating quality media content including a demonstrated ability to write engaging, clear and concise copy.
• Proven experience of working with UK and international media contacts interested in global social issues and securing quality coverage.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with journalists, and consultants such as photographers.
• Ability to organise and implement successful media field visits and media-focused events.
• Experience of working on sensitive issues in a balanced way with a focus on solutions-driven messaging rather than sensationalism.
• Willingness to travel to different regions when necessary, sometimes at short notice.
• Some experience of working within a news/media organisation would be an advantage.
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Girls Not Brides and our vision in relation to addressing child marriage and the empowerment of girls and women.
• Proactive and able to confidently take initiative and make appropriate decisions.

Communications skills

• Direct experience of working in a media-focused role is essential.
• Excellent story-telling and media pitching skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to write for different audiences.
• A good eye for accuracy and detail and potential implementation challenges.
• Experience of successfully developing story ideas and creative communications concepts.
• Basic knowledge of photography / film making.
• Experience using media monitoring systems such as Vuelio or Meltwater.
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in another relevant language, such as French or Spanish is highly desirable.

Personal skills and experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an inquisitive and analytical mind.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative team and with diverse stakeholders, including an ability to work in different cultural environments, and work sensitively with Members from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Highly reliable, organised, proactive and capable of independent judgement.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities.
• Experience in managing contractors, such as freelance journalists, media consultants, film producers, and photographers.
• Experience of supporting high-profile individuals is desirable.
• Experience of working in a media role for a membership organisation or secretariat is desirable.
• An interest in or experience of working in international development is desirable.

Do you have a minimum of 2 years' experience in Marketing and Communications? If you are looking for a varied role that can help you to develop your skills further, then we have an opportunity for you.

We are delighted to be working with a professional medical membership organisation based in Battersea. They have an opportunity to join their small team initially for 6 months with potential to extend.

This is a part time role, working 21 hours per week, which will be spead over the week. Remote working, however this may change down the line.
Hourly pay £15.50-£16.50 per hour depending on experience (inclusive of holiday pay).

We are looking for an exceptional Marketing & Communications Officer with proven digital marketing skills to support the delivery of a wide range of activities including digital marketing campaigns, generating innovative website content, growing social media following, increasing and strengthening presence across their digital communications channels.

You will be responsible for marketing the Annual Conference, publishing content on websites, promoting training days, webinars, as well as promotion of scholarships to core medical and internal medicine trainees.

You will also promote a wide range of resources, engage and communicate with stakeholders with the aim of improving the profile of the Society.

You will be responsible for developing and expanding relationships with key journalists, writing press releases and coordinating media interviews with clinical experts within society, as well ensuring breaking news items are acted upon quickly.

On our 'wish list'
* Minimum of 2 years' experience within marketing environment with knowledge of the UK media landscape
* Able to work Part Time
* An interest in science or medicine not essential but desirable
* An ability to speak to journalists, network and handle a variety of projects
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Please note we are looking to move quickly with this opportunity so please apply by sending a tailored CV in Word format ASAP, closing date is the 22nd of January. There will be a one round interview process, with an immediate start for successful candidate.

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

We are recruiting an Advocacy and Communications Officer to join our small but growing team.

The postholder will help develop and deliver Project 17’s policy and strategic work to end destitution among migrant children, working with and for families with no recourse to public funds. Working in partnership with Praxis, the officer will support a group of people with personal experience of NRPF to deliver their policy priorities. 

Regeneration Communications Officer - Immediate Jan start - minimum 3 month contract

Your new company
A London based borough going through a number of politically sensitive regeneration and economic development projects.

Your new role
You will be working with the Regeneration Communications Manager on delivering communications campaigns across a number of different channels to make sure the residents, members and potential investors are effectively communicated and engaged through out the length of the above named projects. The role has come about because the borough's work load has doubled with both day to day communications but also the reacting to the government statements surround COVID-19.

What you'll need to succeed
For this role we are looking for a well-seasoned Generalist Communications Officer who can easily demonstrate previous experience managing communications campaign autonomously from end to end. Ideally you will have previous experience managing communication within a regeneration project within a local authority, but as this is mostly a content focus role this is not a must have. As a given the successful candidate will have flawless written communication skills and able to deliver effective campaigns within a high-pressured environment.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available, a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on a number on interesting redevelopment projects.

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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mothers2mothers (m2m) is an organisation that unlocks the power of women to eliminate childhood AIDS and create healthy families. m2m trains and employs women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa as “Mentor Mothers”. Through their training and employment, they become role models who help women and families at health facilities and in their communities access essential services and medical care, start on any treatment they need, and continue with their health journey.

Working with the Communications and Campaigns Manager, you will play a key role in utilising the full digital mix to raise awareness and understanding of mother2mother’s work and partners with key audiences. With an emphasis on driving revenue via digital channels, you will also be taking the lead on content creation as well as paid digital activity.

The Digital Communications Officer will play a key role in the development of a fully integrated digital communications strategy. You will ensure that the website is fully optimised for SEO purposes, as well as leading on the development and delivery of social media campaigns to engage with target audiences. The post holder will also be working closely with the charity’s patrons and ambassadors, and their digital and social teams, to create and identify campaigns.

We are looking for an experienced digital communications/marketing professional who has experience across the digital mix, including web, email marketing and social media.

You will need to have up-to-date knowledge of digital software, such as CMS Systems, email marketing tools, social media management tools, SEO, Google Analytics and a basic HTML ability. You will also need to have a strong content creation background and strong internal stakeholder engagement ability.

This is an open recruitment process and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.