Brilliant benefits
We offer 29 days holiday plus public/bank holidays, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, pension scheme where we contribute up to 7%, an employee discount portal and much more.

The Role:
Action for Children aims to deliver substantial growth from our high value audience over the next five years, with the High Value Operations team playing a vital role in achieving that ambition, working together with the Philanthropy, Partnerships and Events teams.
As the High Value Communications Officer, you will produce compelling donor communication materials and funding proposals for high value donors, managing strategic grants, and supporting funding opportunities across the team.

You will make a difference by:

- Ensuring that high value fundraisers have a suite of ‘off the shelf' content they need to inspire and engage potential and existing supporters.
- Writing high quality strategic proposals, concept notes and other fundraising materials for major donors, trusts and foundations and corporate donors.
- Providing high quality grant management and reporting for strategic grants.
- Developing internal relationships across the organisation to ensure fundraising materials include sufficient evidence, case studies, quotes, photos, and programmatic information.
 -Acting as the “go to” for information and advising fundraisers on the funding priorities across the organisation and effectively communicate with fundraisers the programmes which have scope for expansion and growth.

What are we looking for from you?

- Experience of producing high quality written materials that are tailored to the needs of internal or external audiences.
- Experience of working both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent inter-personal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues in different departments.
- The ability to translate technical programme information into compelling donor. communications for different audiences, including businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and foundations.
 -The ability to interpret and analyse financial information relating to project budgets, query inaccuracies and present this information in a donor friendly way.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 25th October 2021.

The way we work 
We work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Learn more about our behaviours and values to understand more about the way we work on our Action for Children website.  

For safe and happy childhoods 
At Action for Children, we protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 600,000 children and families across the UK. 

We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users; therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice. 
Action for Children is passionate about promoting equality, celebrating diversity and working inclusively. We value and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and experience for the role. People with disabilities, and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities are currently under-represented in our teams. We're working to change this and we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post title: Communication & Network Officer

Responsible to: Media & Marketing Manager

Responsible for: Volunteers

Starting salary: pro rata £23,211 per annum

Working hours: 21 hours per week

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To engage and work with a network of local disabled people and Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations in a variety of ways, including face to face meetings, in order to strengthen the voice, representation and participation of disabled residents and identify issues in the borough that have an impact on disabled people and to advocate for them and make their voice heard, taking action to tackle inequalities faced by them.
• To develop and run events in the borough that increase awareness and understanding of disabled people.

Main duties and responsibilities

External communications:

• Work closely with the Senior managers on the delivery of all external communications
• Support the development of communications materials, including proactive press statements or releases, social media posts, speeches, blogs and articles.
• Undertake desk research to support the development of communications materials.
• Support with reactive communications, such as responding to media enquiries (including occasional out of hours cover when required).
• Assist with the management of the press office function, including tools and subscriptions
• To develop a disability network that brings together key disability groups, organisations, services and residents with the purposes of raising awareness on disabilities, offering a platform for effective engagement and the sharing of knowledge and experience.
• Supporting the disability network to be a vehicle for consultation and offering opportunities for individual voices to be heard.
• Form active and meaningful relationships with other local disability organisations and utilise them to engage a broad range of disabled people in the network’s activity. Ensure the views of a range of disabilities and organisations are represented.
• To represent the disability network on related forums in Tower Hamlets including the central Equalities Hub
• To support members to work with Council Equality networks and Voluntary and Community Sector organisations to ensure that the network is community led.
• To set up a virtual network for disabled residents to increase and strengthen accessibility, representation, and participation
• Actively promote and recruit members to participate in the disability network through networking, outreach, and attendance at relevant events.
• Evaluate the impact of communications, measuring success through analytics and feedback, and supporting implementation of learning in future work
• Support communications planning and coordination, including liaising with colleagues across the organisation.
• Work closely with the Senior Officer to support Apasen’s campaigning activity.

Internal communications:

• Collaborate with senior staff to communicate key decisions and overall strategy.
• Lead on the production of a monthly internal newsletter for Apasen Projects
• Support staff across Apasen to share insight and learning, including through organising ‘lunch & learn’ sessions and drafting weekly updates on Apasen activity.
• Collaborate with network leads to coordinate communication of network activity and events.

Other:

• Contribute to overall team planning and be an active team member
• Actively support the development and maintenance of an inclusive culture at Apasen, that values diversity
• Ensure that work reflects and supports our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role
• Plan and arrange quarterly network meetings which would include creating agendas, consulting members on the content of the meeting and servicing the network.
• Support network members to represent the network as well as themselves at any other relevant conferences and events.
• To deliver a programme of events that enhances community cohesion, celebrate disabled people and increase understanding and awareness. Events will include the International Day of People with Disabilities and World Mental Health Day.
• Contribute to the improvement of services for disabled people by working with the Council and other local community organisations.
• Comply with all relevant Apasen policies, procedures and guidelines, including but not limited to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Children &Vulnerable Adults, and Confidentiality of Information.
• Represent Apasen positively in a variety of situations and respond professionally to general enquiries.
• Keep up to date with current issues and good practice in the field of disabilities.
• Engage with support offered by colleagues and undertake training as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks relevant to the post that managers may request.

Person Specification

Essential skillset Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of advocating for the rights of people with disabilities.
• Experience of using person centred approaches with people with disabilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with people with a disability.
• Interest in and understanding of current affairs and the media.
• Interest in and understanding of the role of volunteering, charities, and the voluntary sector.
• Interest in and understanding of effective internal communications Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to adjust communication style to different audiences, and provide accessible information.
• Ability to use a range of multimedia approaches to facilitate effective communication.
• Clear understanding of equal opportunities and valuing diversity, and ability to put this into practice
• Knowledge of the challenges facing people with disabilities.
• Experience in writing and presenting reports Attributes
• Reliable, punctual, flexible and honest working approach.
• High attention to detail and ability to produce accurate documents to deadlines
• Awareness of confidentiality.
• Ability to understand equality and diversity issues and put equalities at the heart of your work.

Desirable element

Qualifications

• Minimum of degree level in marketing & media (D)

We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic communications professional to work closely with communities and the people who support them.

Local Trust was established in 2012 to deliver Big Local, a unique programme that puts residents across the country in control of decisions about their own lives and neighbourhoods.

Funded by an endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund it provides in excess of £1m of long-term funding over 10-15 years to each of 150 local communities, through the Big Local programme.

The senior communications officer will join the team at an exciting time, with an ambitious organisational strategy in place and a unique opportunity to work with communities and amplify their voices. Their role will be to maximise engagement with the people who are making Big Local happen as we relaunch our support offer. This is a key area of our strategy and an organisational priority.

Unlike many organisations, our communications are not driven by fundraising or brand building. Instead our funding model allows us to focus on supporting communities in 150 Big Local areas and sharing learning from the Big Local programme to influence wider change. With growing political interest in levelling-up society, we believe there is an opportunity to shift power and resources to communities. Local Trust is in a unique position to demonstrate the value of this approach and win support for it.

Working closely with the programmes team, the senior communications officer will lead on delivering Local Trust’s communications for the ‘People and Communities’ element of our organisational strategy to 2026.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and skilled communicator who is brilliant at building internal and external relationships and taking responsibility for an ambitious area of work.

Safe Child Thailand has been supporting chldren and their families living in Thailand for nearly 40 years. To enable us to reach out to all our varied stakeholders we are looking for an outstanding and dedicated Communications Officer to develop our full range of communications. This is an opportunity to use your excellent communication skills to improve the lives of vulnerable children living in Thailand. You will have a passion for storytelling and producing engaging content for Safe Child Thailand’s key audiences across multiple, especially digital, channels. This person will play a key role within the Development Team.

This post can be a combination of home and office based in London, SW4. We will schedule interviews as the applications come in.

For the Job Desciption and Person Specification please refer to the additional documents.

Do you have experience of planning and creating engaging communications content across multiple channels? Would you like to tell the story of an organisation that is helping to change lives across the world? If so, you could build your skills and develop your career as a Communications Officer, based at the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

The ACU has managed international scholarship schemes for nearly 60 years – including for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC), which offers postgraduate study and professional development opportunities funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and other government departments.

Communications is key to ensuring that internal and external stakeholders understand the breadth and impact of the CSC’s work. The Communications Officer, as a key business partner for CSC, will raise the profile of the CSC, through supporting the delivery of its communications strategy.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.
 

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

As Communications Officer, your responsibilities will include:
• Act as a business partner for CSC, planning, delivering, and editing content that isengaging and tailored to its target audience
• Editing content for maximum impact and accuracy, in line with house style guidelines, andto ensure that it is appropriate for its target audience
• Developing, managing, and updating content on the CSC website
• Maintaining the CSC’s social media channels
• Creating email newsletters
• Marketing student and alumni events and communicating proceedings/outcomes
• Planning and delivering integrated marketing campaigns for key activities

Some of the skills you need to be able to demonstrate include:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including writing for, influencing, and understanding of different audiences and channels, and sensitivity for differentcultural contexts
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Experience of editing and proofreading content
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience of editing content for multiple platforms and channels
• Experience of using website content management systems (CMS), particularlyWordPress
• Experience of using email marketing platforms to build emails and managedistribution lists, particularly MailChimp
• Experience of achieving impact and engagement through multichannel marketingand/or communications campaigns

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Communications Officer you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

How to apply

Closing date: 05 October 2021

Interview dates: TBC

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Senior Communications Officer (Bectu Sector)

London, Waterloo

£49,490 (plus inner London Weighting £3,039)

35 hours per week

About Prospect

Can you help us grow our influence and deliver for members working the media and creative industries? Prospect is a leading trade union that that delivers advice, support, representation and a voice for our members. We are a not-for-profit organisation with over 250 staff helping to support more than 150,000 people across the private and public sectors. We are not affiliated to any political party but seek to influence all decision makers on issues of importance to our members 

Our members want to get on at work. They work in a diverse range of professions across the creative industries, including film, TV, animation, digital content, theatre and digital tech. Many of them are freelancers. We aim to get best deal for our members as the industry recovers from the pandemic, by using evidence and building partnerships – while never being scared to call employers out when they get things wrong. 

Our priorities are to grow our membership through attracting new members and to win for workers, whether that is helping members negotiate improvements at work or changing government policy. We’re industry-leaders campaigning to change attitudes and employment practices in the creative industries around issues like diversity and race, harassment at work and a fair deal for freelancers. 

Diversity is an important value for the trade union movement, so we really want applications from people belonging to groups which are under-represented in the workplace. 

We offer a range of benefits for our staff including a generous defined benefit pension scheme. 

Senior Communications Officer 

We’re looking for an experienced, senior communications professional to help shape the way we engage in the media, digital and entertainment industries. 

You will need to:

• Provide leadership to our communications in Bectu helping to recruit, support and represent our members. 
• Manage a small team working on media, social media, digital and campaigns 
• Provide senior level advice as well as managing relationships with other staff 
• Be an agile communicator, targeting a range of audiences 
• Be confident in dealing with the media including pitching stories 
• Understand Bectu’s public affairs priorities and be able to work with partner organisations and external stakeholders 
• Want to make the world of work better for everyone through promoting membership and the values of the trade union movement. 

Where this role fits in 

This role fits into our wider Communications team in Prospect - a 14-strong team working across media, campaigns, publications, marketing and digital. 

This role will work to the head of our Bectu Sector and Head of Communications and Public Affairs. You will be working with colleagues in the communications team but also with other members of staff, elected representatives, and members from across Bectu. 

Employee Benefits include:

• Annual incremental salary steps until the maximum is reached.
• Inner London weighting allowance.
• Up to 33 days annual leave per year.
• Office closure over the Christmas period.
• Contributory defined benefit pension scheme with high employer contribution rate.
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers telephone counselling and a website with many useful toolkits.
• Eye care voucher scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Access to Prospect member services benefits including shopping, travel, health and insurance discounts.
• Access to training to support career development

Application details

For further details or an application form please e-mail:

Closing date: 6th October 2021 – Noon (CVs will not be accepted)

Interviews will be held on 12th October 2021 at our Covid-secure London Headquarters building, New Prospect House.

Prospect is an equal opportunities employer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team whose work has a direct impact on the perception and capability of Frontline to bring about change. This role has a high level of autonomy, creativity and the potential for significant skills development. You will be tasked with identifying and executing a range of activities and content to connect with and influence key audiences, with a focus on media and parliamentarians, to raise awareness of Frontline’s mission to create social change through excellent social work. ​

We are looking for an experienced communications and media professional to join the Communications team, which sits within the External Relations (ER) division. The ER division is responsible for the message and reputation of Frontline, and inspiring support for the charity. The Communications team leads on messaging, press, digital content, public affairs and events, alongside the Fundraising and Marketing teams. Frontline has a reputation for high quality, high impact communications. Whether it be broadcast, web, film, audio or social, our work cuts through to deliver the charity’s messages. ​

Our communication activity directly impacts on the success of the organisation by attracting recruits for our programmes, showcasing our work to funders, influencers and decision makers and highlighting our role in creating social change. This role provides the right candidate with an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building the charity’s profile and increasing the profile of our work among key stakeholders.

Flexible working available. We are open to a wide range of locations and working patterns, please ask. 

We are seeking a talented Communications Officer to develop, produce and publish an assortment of high-quality, impactful and engaging content across the multimedia mix (video, photo, audio, text). Reporting to the Head of Communications, the Communications Officer is a key role in growing OKRE’s digital presence and online community. You'll ensure that OKRE is a relatable, credible and trustworthy broker between the entertainment industries, academic research communities and those with diverse lived experience, raising awareness of our objectives and activities with these audiences. 

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Director and Head of Communicationsyou will plan develop, create and manage digital content for OKRE’s digital platforms to increase our digital influence and presence
• To create powerful and imaginative digital content across the multimedia mix (video, audio, photo, text) that will tell the story of what OKRE does, to raise the profile and reach of our activity
• Write original and edit existing copy for OKRE’s platforms and projects as well as contribute where appropriate for other communication assets and collateral
• To manage our social media channels, creating meaningful interactions and conversations with our followers
• To monitor our social media channels, identifying key trends that will inform our strategy
• To work closely with the rest of the Communications Team to create an ongoing and cohesive schedule for our digital platforms

Essential requirements:

• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences across a range of channels 
• Experience in social media management (including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) and increasing engagement and followers
• Excellent copywriting skills
• Strong video creation skills including filming and editing
• Good skills with creating and disseminating podcasts
• Demonstrable experience of content creation and dissemination
• Adobe Creative suite experience (Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere especially)
• Experience of working with the entertainment and/or research sector

About you:

• Entrepreneurial spirit, growth mindset, and collaborative nature
• Calm and creative approach to problem-solving
• Strong attention to detail
• Used to working to strict deadlines and on own initiative
• A good knowledge and understanding of the entertainment industries (film, broadcast, games), research and social impact sector

To apply:

To apply please send your CV along with a cover letter of no more than one page. Please also include two examples of social media content you have created with your application, preferably audio/video content.

About OKRE

OKRE: Opening Knowledge across Research & Entertainment is a new charity and unique, global hub of expertise bringing together research, entertainment and personal lived experience.  Through facilitating better cross-sector collaboration, OKRE supports the creation of compelling content that expands our understanding of the world. 

We work with a diverse range of partners including Wellcome, UKRI, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, BFI, BBC, UKIE, Bond: International Development Network, Science & Entertainment Exchange and Counterpoints Arts. 

OKRE’S four strand of work:

• Research:Bringing together a rich mix of expertise to improve understanding of how entertainment impacts on audiences and shapes perceptions and beliefs. 
• Network:A matchmaking service connecting experts from the fields of research, entertainment and the social impact sector, to inspire new ways of thinking.
• Events: A year-round programme of events focused on exchanging ideas and improving collaboration by bringing together researchers, content creators and those with a range of lived experiences. OKRE as a hub of content would also communicate aligned stakeholder events. 
• Funding: providing time and space for the development of innovative cross-sector ideas and collaborations. 

Audiences 

OKRE’s audiences are primarily professionals in entertainment, research and social impact. There is a public facing side to OKRE and an interest in maximising engagement to achieve our mission. 

• Research: organisations funding or undertaking research in science, social science, humanities and the arts. 
• Social impact: organisations whose primary focus is not research, but social impact and engagement related to research and direct lived experience. This includes charities, foundations, trusts, learned societies, museums and galleries. It also includes the corporate social responsibility departments of commercial organisations. 
• Entertainment: we work with those funding, representing and creating scripted, nonscripted & interactive content. This includes film, broadcast (live and streamed), games, immersive (AR/VR), podcasting, radio and social media original content. 

Member Engagement and Communications Officer

Central London • £26,000 - £29,000 + Benefits

About Us 

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.

About You

We are looking for a Member Engagement and Communications Officer to join our friendly and welcoming team, based in central London (currently hybrid working ). The post-holder will be responsible for promoting science policy issues and engagement to members of the Society.

Reporting to the Digital Engagement and Communications Manager and Membership Manager, and working across the Society, the Member Engagement and Communications Officer will be responsible for contributing to the implementation of activities requiring engagement with members.

This role requires the post-holder to have experience in volunteer management as well as the ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders and volunteer scientists engaging in the Society’s activities. 

The Benefits:

Our generous benefits package includes;

• A highly competitive salary with annual cost of living increase.
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Cycle to work scheme 
• £50 contribution towards eye care
• 10% employer pension contribution
•        23 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays +  3  additional days over the Christmas break​
•      Flexible working including remote-based options
•        Life Insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services

To Apply 

Please send in your CV and Cover Letter

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 28th September 2021

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value, promote and seek diversity.​

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

A regulator is looking for a Communications Officer to start ASAP

• Hybrid working -Canary Wharf
• £150-£180 per day PAYE
• Start ASAP
• 5 Days a week or Part time 3 days a week
• Canary Wharf

Core Duties

• Responsible for all general communications and campaigns, writing articles and blogs for internal and external audiences.
• Main point of contact for media and press - field press enquiries, draft press releases and web content, securing coverage of relevant stories (whether print, digital or broadcast).
• Manage proactive and reactive engagement with the media and stakeholders, as well as the development and publication of policy and corporate documents.
• Prepare spokespeople for broadcast experience.
• Monitor the media and compile regular internal reports.
• Work with the Digital Communications Executive to support comms output, including editing and publishing content on the website
• Assist with internal communications.
• Support our programme of publications.
• Support our Consumer Panel as required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Media handling, including pitching stories, crisis response and relationship development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to develop clear and compelling communications.
• Good networking and interpersonal skills to ensure effectiveness of the role.
• Experience in communications, journalism or public relations.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• A self-starter who takes initiative.
• Some experience of internal communications would be advantageous.
• University degree in relevant field desirable.
• Advanced IT Skills - Experience in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Public sector experience
• Strong writing skills and used to creating engaging content for a wide range of audiences using multi-channels

Please do contact me or apply ASAP if you are interested in this role with an up to date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant expertise.

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Depaul UK are currently looking for a Senior Communications Officer (Content) to join our team. This is a regional position, and you can work from any of our regional offices which are located in London, Manchester, Sheffield, and Newcastle. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,097 (incl ILW) or £30,597 regional per annum + pension and benefits.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness

Over the past 30 years, we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness

The Senior Communications Officer (Content) role: 

As our Senior Communications Officer (Content), you will be working in our Public Engagement Team, overseeing and leading on the delivery of communications and fundraising content that increases brand awareness and raises Depaul's profile in the charity sector. You will also work with external designers, filmmakers, photographers, and our clients to produce engaging material for our communications activity.

What makes the Senior Communications Officer (Content) role exciting?

• We will provide a full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’
• Provided training in the Depaul Endeavour model
• Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success as our Senior Communications Officer (Content):

• Knowledge of communications and fundraising content creation methods
• Experience of using the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro
• Experience in video and audio production, including knowledge of production processes
• Experience in organising effective communications

What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?

You'll be joining a friendly, flexible, and values-led organisation, and will receive:

• Competitive salary
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Four Weeks Paternity Leave

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Senior Communications Officer (Content) then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date for applications: Sunday 3rd October at 12pm.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

This organisation is here to ensure every person feels more in control of their finances throughout their lives: from pocket money to pensions. Why? Because when they are, communities are healthier, businesses are more prosperous, the economy benefits, and individuals feel better off. COVID-19 has made this more important than ever as we all recover from its impact. There are many organisations in our nations which can make a real difference.

Our role is to connect them to a shared purpose: achieving the UK's five national goals for financial wellbeing. We lead the way with our own services, which reflect how much we care about the people we serve. They demonstrate what works best in a way that's targeted to those most in need and inclusive of people from all backgrounds. Working together we can really impact the lives of our customers. And we won't stand still. We support innovation internally and externally so that everyone's using the best ways out there to help people feel more in control of their money. We will work to make sure the whole of the UK understands that financial, physical and mental health are all deeply connected.

Our ambition is that everyone sees financial well -being as a national mission and a core UK value. MaPS is an Arms-Length Body, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions and also working closely with HM Treasury, which is responsible for policy on financial capability and debt advice.

Purpose of the role The Corporate Affairs Officer role is an exciting opportunity to help support the team in their mission of "creating the conversations which help everyone make the most of their money and pensions. . This role will provide support and develop engaging content for Internal Communication, PR, Strategic Communications and External Affairs, helping share the work MaPS does with diverse audiences and across multiple channels, both externally and internally.

Key Accountabilities

• Producing engaging and consistent written content across various channels and for various audiences, both internal and external, including the website, traditional and social media.
• Working with colleagues to help deliver multi-channel, multi-stakeholder communications plans aligned to business priorities, and based on the principle that our people are always the first to know.
• Creating content for internal audiences and across different channels, including our intranet, virtual briefings, leadership communications cascades and our weekly "Connection" email newsletters
• Supporting team priorities, including:
• Helping embed a new stakeholder management framework across the organisation.
• Supporting senior colleagues in their external engagement by producing relevant briefing materials and presentations.
• Supporting colleagues in organising high-quality events, from small-scale workshops to large-scale webinars and conferences.
• Supporting with B2B social content development and activation
• Dealing with media enquiries in a timely fashion; helping to co-ordinate our response and pro-active content by working with colleagues across the organisation; working with external agencies as required.

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

• Excellent written communications skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content adapted to suit different audiences and channels.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to manage a diverse workload of different projects with competing priorities.
• Ability to build key relationships with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Experience of preparing briefings for senior colleagues for external meetings and speaking engagements.
• A minimum of 1-3 years working in a Communications (internal or external), PR or Public Affairs environment.
• Experience of organising events, including how to maximise events on virtual platforms
• Knowledge of the workings of Westminster and Whitehall
• Experience of developing social media and web content, both for B2B and B2C Audiences
• An interest in the importance of well being to society
• Experience of working in press office and responding to press queries at pace
• Agency -related experience across PR, Communications or Public Affairs
• Experience of working with and adding content to, websites and social media using content management systems, e.g. SharePoint.
• A flexible pro-active and enthusiastic approach, enjoys collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• A creative thinker with ideas how to identify and deliver opportunities to improve how we work
• Passion for maximising the impact of communications and helping others to communicate more effectively
• Organised approach and ability to work across different teams and projects simultaneously
• Willingness to learn new skills and help out across the team where required

If this role is of interest, please do apply ASAP with an up to date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience -We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and are committed to having a team representative of the diverse characteristics and experiences of the population we're working to ensure make the most of their money and pensions now, and in future generations.

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International Medical Corps UK provides emergency relief to those struck by disaster no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self reliance.
International Medical Corps (IMC) and International Medical Corps UK (IMC UK) with headquarters in the United States and the United Kingdom respectively, work collaborate to maximize resources for the delivery of appropriate relief and development activities. International Medical Corps (IMC) is an US-registered independent affiliate organization of International Medical Corps UK (IMC UK), with which IMC UK shares the same name and charitable objectives and mission.

JOB SUMMARY: 

To support the Communications team in highlighting the work of International Medical Corps UK, creating and strengthening the organisation brand across external audiences, including Europe and the Middle East. The role will also undertake activities which meet visibility requirements as set by donors.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the guidance of the Director, Global Communications, manage and maintain visibility requirements across International Medical Corps UK programmes:

• Liaise with the field team to gather relevant information about and for communications activities
• Act as a trusted source of written materials for internal actors, including creating, editing and proofing documents, and advising on impact delivery measures, with a commitment to creating and ensuring high-quality, accurate materials
• Support visibility and brand-awareness initiatives, including the research and creation of public-facing documents, and identifying opportunities; attend meetings with potential partners when required
• Participate in organizational media-relations efforts, including identifying and maintaining a strong network of trusted journalists who can help deliver key International Medical Corps UK messaging; leverage media-relations database to expand contacts, maintain information on existing contacts and report on interactions with contacts
• Support internal communications initiatives, as directed by manager
• Help to conduct a needs assessment of marketing materials for the organisation; help create and distribute identified materials
• Act as an internal copywriter for production of marketing materials, collateral, internal templates and ad-hoc projects as directed
• Coordinate projects for donor recognition, including acknowledging national days and religious events, supporting visibility projects, etc.
• Build valuable relationships with International Medical Corps figures in country missions and across the Global Communications team, to create additional opportunities and raise efficiencies in performance
• Ensure that Communications files and documents are organised and accessible; help to maintain the department's OneCorps page
• Report on Communications team's efforts and activities

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Please note that the duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it reflects the strategic direction requirements of International Medical Corps UK.

Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps UK's and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one's own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps UK's policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps UK is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a Bachelor's degree in related area. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Experience

• Typically, 3+ years of relevant experience in similar role
• A superior knowledge of the media environment and editorial procedures
• Advanced writing ability and an understanding of the techniques employed in content creation and distribution
• Tested project-management skills and the capability to prioritise tasks under tight deadlines
• Demonstrable understanding of the organisation's priorities and goals, and the ability to effectively analyse complex problems
• A wealth of innovative ideas and approaches through which to deliver brand-building activities
• Excellent understanding of and experience with International Medical Corps UK donor policies and regulations
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the wide variety of cultures reflected in International Medical Corps activities
• Ability to travel internationally when required

Communications Officer – PAC-Humanitarian and Conflict

Contract: Fixed-term 12 months

Salary: £29,492 – £34,987 per annum

Location: London

Ref: PAC0821

An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable

and peaceful world in which every person thrives.

About us

ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change. ODI is a global leader on humanitarian and conflict issues, focusing on the implications of conflict, disasters and crises for people’s protection, displacement and livelihoods, and the effectiveness of the system to respond.

We are looking for a dynamic Communications Officer to further expand the reach, influence and impact of our humanitarian and conflict work, working closely with the Humanitarian Policy Group at ODI. The postholder will help enhance the impact of our research and policy advisory work, ensuring that our public affairs and communications activities are engaging, creative and coordinated and that we convene events with impact. She/he will play a leading role in delivering a wide range of events to target and engage key audiences in humanitarian policy and practice communities.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver a range of impact-driven communications activities for HPG’s conflict and humanitarian research, working with the Senior Communications Officer, research leads and project partners to create communications activities that will inform/influence policy outcomes. This includes working with research leads to develop engaging messaging to reach key stakeholders through communications activities.
• Coordinate and deliver a range of events and convening opportunities for global audiences on conflict and humanitarian research
• Deliver relevant public affairs activities to strengthen ODI engagement at critical policy influencing moments.
• Maintain strong internal and external relationships on relevant themes to drive impact, coordinate common agendas and harness opportunities for policy influence.
• Support the development of communications plans for HPG’s research projects to ensure a coordinated approach to policy engagement and outreach.

About you

• Knowledge of conflict and humanitarian policy and practice, including key debates, developments and policy processes and key actors.
• Experience in communications, policy or advocacy – working creatively to inform/influence policy outcomes.
• Excellent writing skills, and proven ability to summarise technical research in clear, compelling language.
• Experience convening activities and events.
• Practical experience in digital communications.
• Good project management skills
• Ability to self-start; generate plans and ideas and carry them through to completion.
• Ability to work collegially with team members, helping to shape research communications for target audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and from different cultures.

Closing date: 12th September 2021

Interview date: Friday 24th September 2021