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Farleigh Hospice is an award-winning, innovative and highly respected hospice, providing palliative, end of life and bereavement care for people in the mid Essex area through our multi-disciplinary in patient and community teams
Our existing Chief Executive is stepping down for personal reasons, so we are looking for an Interim Chief Executive. We are keen to find someone who can continue as an innovative and inspiring leader to deliver the last year of our current strategic journey and be instrumental in the planning for 2026 and beyond. We are committed to working as one team, adapting to change and focusing on maintaining high quality across all we do within our community whilst building a sustainable financial long-term future.
As the Interim Chief Executive you will be a strategic thinker, who can bring a skillset of effective communicator, relationship builder, influencer and strategic planner to lead the organisation, with the ability to engage and influence partners within the wider system to meet the needs of end-of-life care.
You will be accountable to the Board of Trustees and report directly to the Chair. The postholder will be supported by a highly experienced Executive Team to deliver a high performing service that is efficient and accessible to all.
This is an exciting time to join Farleigh Hospice and contribute to our incredible journey. As Interim Chief Executive we will be looking to you to progress current strategic projects to completion which include organisational focus on data, new commercial income generation opportunities, and strategic planning for 2026 and beyond.
At Farleigh, we are committed to the personal growth of our staff and volunteers, and you will have a key role in motivating and inspiring the organisation to be the best that they can be, both in excellent service delivery and career development.
In return, we will offer you an attractive benefits package which includes employee pension scheme (7% employer contribution), 33 days holiday and Employee Assistance Programme.
How to apply
If you are an inspirational leader, keen to join our organisation on an interim basis and feel you have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an online application through the recruitment portal. Along with your application please submit an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than (max 2 sides A4). Applications should focus on the three current strategic projects above, setting out experience of successfully leading in an interim role.
All applications must be received no later than 17.00 on 3 February 2025.
Interviews: w/c 10 February 2025.
For further information about Farleigh Hospice please visit our website.
No agencies please.
Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670
Farleigh Hospice is not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) is recruiting a new Chief Executive to lead the charity in the next phase of its development.
The QNI, based in London, is the oldest nursing charity in the world. The vision of philanthropist William Rathbone and nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, its origins go back to 1887. Today the charity supports all nurses who work in community settings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Chief Executive of the QNI is a champion and leader of community nursing. Leading the organisation at a time of rapid change in health and social care will be an exciting challenge.
The charity operates a broad range of programmes, working to maintain the highest standards of nursing education and professionalism, with a focus on innovation, learning and leadership. As a national organisation, we are closely involved in the development of healthcare policy, nursing education and workforce.
Applicants are sought from Nurses who are registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Applications must be received by 12 midday on Friday 14th February 2025. First online interviews will be held on Monday 24th February. Full details about the recruitment schedule and process are in the application pack on the charity’s website.
Registered Charity Number: 213128
We believe high quality nursing care should be available for everyone, where and when they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Stonebridge City Farm is much more than just an inner-city farm. While we are indeed a beloved destination for local families—offering an array of animals, gardens, a vibrant play area, cozy café and a unique shop—we pride ourselves on being a vital community hub, free from the burden of an entrance fee.
About You
As our ideal candidate you’ll bring a wealth of strategic and organisational leadership experience, having worked closely with boards, a variety of stakeholder groups, and people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Your strong communication skills and passionate advocacy for the charity’s mission will be key to our continued success. Equally important are your business acumen, financial awareness, and creativity in identifying new opportunities for collaborative working and funding partnerships.
The Role
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the leadership of Stonebridge City Farm in pursuit of its charitable and financial objectives, ensuring that strategic and operational plans are developed and implemeted.
PLEASE REFER TO THE CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK FOR FULL DETAILS.
To apply you should submit an up to date CV and a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) describing how you believe you meet the requirements.
We seek to enhance the lives of people in our community using our passion for nature to encourage learning, wellbeing and happiness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club (WCPSC) based in Hampshire is looking for a CEO who will report to the Board of Trustees. We are looking for an inspirational leader to support the Charity's strategic direction and for the day-to-day management of the Charity, including operations, line management and membership relations
WCPSC is a registered charity which exists to create opportunities through swimming. We have been teaching Winchester to swim since 1901 and have been at the heart of creating swimming opportunities ever since. Over recent years WCPSC has seen significant growth in its lesson’s programmes and the number of swimmers competing at county, regional and national levels.
Almost uniquely among swimming clubs, we run a community outreach programme which aims to ensure inclusive access to swimming for all. We believe swimming is a fundamental life skill, which increases individuals’ safety near water as well as developing confidence, dedication, and responsibility. Through our community programme we run a series of local projects to increase accessibility to swimming regardless of ability or background, with our aim to ensure that all children leaving primary school can swim 25 metres.
Affiliated to Swim England, and as a Swim Essentials accredited club we are recognised as having high standards of governance and operation. We are governed by a board of elected Trustees with day to day running driven by a dedicated management team and supported by a huge number of volunteers who ensure we can offer a broad range of provision. WCPSC operates from four pools situated in and around Winchester at Bar End our new 50m pool, King’s School, St John Moore Barracks (ATR) and Oaklands Community Pool.
About the role
The CEO is a pivotal role at Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club. We are looking for an inspirational leader who together with the Board of Trustees, will set the strategic direction of the charity.
As CEO, you’ll have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the charity, working with the staff and volunteer team to manage the clubs lesson programmes, community, and competitive swimming squads.
To be successful in this role you will:
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- Primarily:
- Lead and be seen as a leader with outstanding communication skills with the proven ability to positively influence.
- Possess clear organisational and management expertise.
- Possess excellent financial and budget management skills.
- Have a full understanding of the requirements, both in terms of financial and regulatory matters, of running a charity.
- Secondarily:
- Form excellent working relationships with relevant local groups as required in support of the club strategy.
- Preferably have swimming or sports industry experience.
- Primarily:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a values-led proven leader with a passion for people who are disadvantaged, marginalised and often left behind by society?
We are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead Catholic Care on the next phase of its journey.
Our ideal candidate will possess exemplary personal values with a strong, proven vision, demonstrable skills for leadership and a resolute determined passion to care for people in need and improve lives. Significant experience of leadership and developing and delivering strategy is required for this pivotal role with the charity.
Our Vision - Founded on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, our Charity delivers practical services to people in need, particularly those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, marginalised and at risk of being left behind by society regardless of their faith. We are passionate about caring for and supporting both children and adults throughout the continuum of life. We make sure their voices are heard, and their lives improved though delivering high quality care, treating each person with dignity and recognising their own individual uniqueness. For more than 160 years we have worked tirelessly, evolving our services to meet the needs of people today and tomorrow.
Why Join Catholic Care?
Catholic Care is a forward thinking and vibrant charity providing services for, and employing people of, all faiths or of no faith at all. For the past 160 years we have been meeting the needs of people who are or vulnerable across Yorkshire, having a positive impact on their lives.
Each year the work we do makes a positive difference to nearly 3,000 people, both through our CQC and Ofsted regulated services and in our local communities. We care passionately about the people we support who remain at the heart of everything we do. We are a values-led charity. Our values drive our working lives. They help us to make decisions about what we do, how we do it and who we do it for.
Your wellbeing is important to us, and we will make sure you feel valued. We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and accredited with Investors in People and our approaches are there to support you along the way. We also offer benefits which reflect your hard work, including generous annual leave, pension scheme and sick pay policy.
Overview of the role
Working with the Board of Trustees, members of the clergy and parishes, the CEO will be responsible for shaping and delivering the strategic vision of the charity in its mission to support adults and children in need.
Your role will involve responsibility for:
Leadership – to be visionary in the charity’s strategic development in line with the values and ethos of the charity
Governance – to take overall responsibility for the legal, risk, statutory and regulatory requirements of the charity
Strategy – to work with the Trustees, develop and deliver the strategic plan with responsibility for the continued development of Caritas across the Diocese of Leeds
Financial and Human Resource Management
Operational Efficiency including the lead role for the regulated services with Ofsted and CQC.
Our Ideal Candidate
We require a resilient, strategic thinker with strong values, extensive leadership experience and the ability to manage the inevitable conflict between the charity’s values and business decisions.
You will have a proven track record of success in leadership roles, delivering a successful strategic plan and with experience of financial management and governance.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established and respected charity, undertaking a wide variety of work. As CEO you have the opportunity to drive strategy forward and have a real impact.
Please email for a recruitment brochure.
Alternatively, to apply; please email your current CV and application covering letter.
Longlisted Candidates will have the opportunity to visit us and our services on 5, 6 or 7 February 2025
Interviews will take place on 18 February 2025.
We may consider a relocation package for the right candidate.
Thank you for your interest in our Charity.
Help on Your Doorstep (HOYD) is at an exciting point in our journey. Since 2009, we have been supporting residents in Islington to overcome challenges and thrive in their communities. Now, we are seeking a Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) to lead and inspire our services, working closely with our Chief Executive to drive strategic growth and innovation.
About the Role
As our Deputy Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead operational and strategic initiatives to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Manage and support service teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Drive income generation, develop partnerships, and strengthen funding streams.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic oversight and operational expertise.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in senior leadership, particularly in voluntary or public sectors.
- A proven track record of strategic planning, income generation, and managing diverse teams.
- Deep understanding of the challenges faced by communities experiencing deprivation.
- Strong financial acumen, communication skills, and a passion for social justice.
Why Join Us?
At HOYD, we are rooted in the communities we serve, driven by values of empowerment and inclusivity. Joining us means leading meaningful change and shaping the future of our services to meet evolving community needs.
To apply for the position of Deputy Chief Executive at Help on Your Doorstep, you must submit:
Your CV and a cover letter incorporating your supporting statement
Your cover letter must include a detailed supporting statement that:
Explains why you want this specific role and why you are motivated to work for Help on Your Doorstep.
Demonstrates how your experience aligns with our objectives, methods, and values, highlighting what attracts you to our organisation.
Addresses each of the bullet points in the person specification:
Clearly outline how you meet each requirement.
Provide concrete examples and specific details from your professional experience to illustrate your suitability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Press Officer supports our flagship Spokesperson Network programmes, placing people in broadcast media on a regular basis, developing and maintaining media contacts and meeting the needs of participants on the Spokesperson Network. This means:
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Generating broadcast media opportunities for members of the Spokesperson Network in reaction to breaking broadcast news.
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Ensuring that members of the Spokesperson Network are prepared and supported for the media opportunities,
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Taking part in the training and development of people in NGOs, grassroots groups and the wider movement in their broadcast media capacity.
What you will be doing
Here are the key responsibilities of this role:
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Identify relevant stories in the news and subsequently pitch and book spokespeople into broadcast media (television and radio) and respond to media requests.
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Support spokespeople, taking into consideration the ways in which broadcast media work interacts with peoples identities and lived experience.
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Identifying clippable content, creating clips and posting on social media.
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Play an active role in the wider Comms Hub, attending and feeding into key messaging and narrative development.
Who you are
You will have:
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Experience in journalism, communications, media relations or a role that incorporates these skills.
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Experience of building and maintaining relationships with journalists.
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A proven understanding of anti-oppression work and commitment to tackling all institutional forms of oppression, bigotry and exclusion.
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Experience working in the economic, environmental and/or social justice campaigning community in any kind of capacity.
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Good writing and editing skills, including an eye for detail.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and communicating appropriately with different stakeholders.
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Project management experience demonstrated through being proactive and well organised, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
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An ability to work well under pressure, meet the demands of a dynamic organisation and accommodate changing circumstances.
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A willingness to continuously learn and grow - with good emotional intelligence and self awareness including around your own power, and an ability to give and receive feedback well, and sit in (and encourage) healthy conflict and disagreement
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A commitment to NEON’s purpose of building the strength of movements for social, economic and environmental justice, and to learning how to align your actions with the values of NEON: solidarity; generosity and respect
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Young Westminster Foundation:
The Young Westminster Foundation was established in 2017 to support young people growing up in Westminster to have healthy, safe and bright futures. The foundation is a cross-sector partnership, working with youth organisations, schools, businesses, funders, government and Westminster City Council and is part of the wider YPF network supporting children across North-West London.
We are a membership organisation, supporting local youth organisations through grants, training, research and networking opportunities. Forging partnerships with businesses, public sector partners, individuals and major funders, our work helps strengthen services for all young people Westminster.
Our aims:
- Members: Helping youth clubs and youth organisations to thrive
- Partnerships: Fostering a community who care about Westminster’s young people
- Funding: Generating long term investment for youth organisations and young people in Westminster
- Knowledge: Listening, learning and sharing
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Communications and Engagement to join the team and be part of the Senior Management Team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing the charity's communications, focusing on building our profile as well as outreach to our growing community of member charities, businesses and strategic partners. You will ensure YWF's voice is impactful and authentic, blending creativity and strategy to elevate our organisation's presence and strengthen its relationships with young people, member organisations, the public and partners.
You will cover digital, events and external communications, working closely with the team. This is a permanent part-time role (3 or 4 days per week) with flexible working options.
This is a hands-on role working within a small and busy charity. The scope of the role is varied and will evolve as YWF continues to develop, but will broadly involve the following:
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely with the CEO, create and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to promote the charity’s work and to maximise opportunities of key partner engagement
- Take stock of our current communications activity and lead efforts to elevate the charity's visibility and profile, including reporting and acting on analytics from the various platforms
- Oversee and implement communications across all platforms, including digital, print, and events. This includes creating regular business and member newsletters, website updates and events comms
- Oversee branding and communication guidelines, ensuring that staff are supported to follow and adhere to them
- Working closely with our Business Development Lead to support corporate fundraising efforts
- Work with our Evaluation and Data Specialist to develop communications proposals and maximise the use of in-house and external data
- Work closely with the team to develop compelling stories and formats and align communications strategy with the charity's mission and objectives
- Work closely with the Westminster Youth Hubs supporting them in their marketing and communications, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing and helping build capacity
- Work closely with external agencies, including videographers and photographers, to create engaging content for YWF
- Work closely with our partner YPF Young K&C on the development of the OurCity Website
- Supporting the YWF Social media intern in the creation of content and templates aligned with brand guidelines, ensuring high quality is maintained
- Line Management of YWF staff
- Where appropriate, represent YWF at events
Who Are We Looking For?
- We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Understanding of strategies to grow influence and elevate an organisation's profile by fostering and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders and partners
- Proven experience in developing and executing communications strategies, content development and creation of campaigns, including culturally sensitive communications that resonate with diverse audiences
- Proven experience in gathering, analysing and leveraging analytics to inform and enhance communication strategies and engagement initiatives
- Understanding of organisational branding
- Proven experience of managing social media accounts, websites and marketing tools including Canva and mailchimp
- Excellent presentation, writing and storytelling skills across a wide range of applications and for varied audiences
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and empower YWF team members
- An understanding of the charity sector and children and young people and the issues facing both
What else?
Interpersonal skills – you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have experience of developing relationships with a range of people
Mucking in – working in a small team with tight resources you will not be shy about helping out with getting things done but in return you will get flexible working arrangements and a fun working environment
The cause – you will be passionate about our vision to support children and young people and be aware of the issues young Londoners are facing
At YWF we offer an attractive package of benefits to our staff. This includes:
- Competitive pay package and pension scheme
- Annual leave – 28 days plus Christmas closure
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Sabbatical scheme
- Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
Diversity & Inclusion:
Young Westminster Foundation works with and supports diverse communities. Our member organisations are grassroots non-profits supporting young people in our communities. Many of these organisations are led by global majority groups. As YPFs we work with our members to elevate their work and voices. We recognise the impact of poverty and racism on our communities and aim to work actively alongside communities rather than ‘doing to them’ and take an intersectional approach. We also acknowledge the additional impact of discrimination experienced by women, disabled people and LGBT+ people of the global majority. As part of our commitment to equity, inclusion and cultural competency across our network, we ensure diverse communities are represented and supported in our organisation and structures and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Accessibility: Please note that our office is located on the second floor without lift access.
Application: As part of your application, please upload a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in this role and how you fit the experience and skills profile.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Communications Manager leads and oversees Global Health Partnership’s communications function.
This is an exciting role with lots of autonomy.
You’ll be a strategic communications whizz with a flair for creative storytelling, a sharp mind and pen for impactful strategy and messaging, and a focus on efficient planning
and execution.
Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) is a global health charity working in partnership with governments, health institutions, and international bodies to train health workers and strengthen health systems across 31 countries. We do this through grants management and capacity building, alongside research, convening and advocacy towards the goal of Universal Health Coverage. At the centre of our approach, is the model of Health Partnerships, long-term relationships between UK and LMIC health institutions, which improve health services through the reciprocal exchange of skills, knowledge, and experience. At the heart of our work is vision of a world where everyone has access to healthcare.
You’ll be part of a cross-functional External Engagement team with a remit spanning communications, events, advocacy, and our Experts-in-Our Midst programme. This role may at times include deputising for the Head of External Engagement.
You’ll be leading communications for a range of flagship projects working with a range of global partners, from the Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship to the Health Equity for All Advocacy Campaign. Following our recent renaming, you’ll play a critical role in updating our brand, reflecting GHP’s commitment to continually growing and adapting to the changing global health and international development landscape. You’ll be joining a friendly, dynamic cross-functional External Engagement Team with a strong focus on collaboration and learning, within an exciting growing
organisation.
To apply for this role please follow the application link in the attached Job Pack.
The deadline for applications is midnight on 30th January 2025.
This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re on the lookout for a digitally focused marketing and communications coordinator to join our small but mighty team at JMSU!
As someone who is organised, technically minded, and analytical, you will support the wider M&C team in promoting JMSU’s work to our 27,000-strong student body, playing a crucial role in developing and maintaining our online and digital presence.
A pro at all things website, management systems and data, you will be instrumental in the development and implementation of our year-round digital communications schedule.
Passionate about digital marketing and effective communication in a student-centred environment, your expertise and support will ensure that all our digital channels are accurate, up-to-date, relevant to our audience, and accessible to all.
Armed with enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, you will play a central role in ensuring the success of the M&C department and the wider organisation.
Empowering students to make positive change for themselves, their peers, their University and society through active participation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Education for All Morocco (EFA) is a transformative charity dedicated to creating opportunities for marginalized girls in Morocco to access quality education. Established in 2007, we have worked tirelessly to transform the lives of young girls, giving them full access to education and additional support thanks to a well-resourced learning and living environment.
In order for us to continue to connect with donors and partners worldwide, we are looking for a Communication Co-Ordinator to drive our communication and marketing strategy to amplify our impact and champion educational equity in Morocco.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Communications Coordinator to develop and execute our communication strategy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in telling the story of our mission and driving our message forward across diverse platforms. This will include managing both internal and external communications, developing compelling content, enhancing donor engagement, and strengthening our digital presence.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Communications Strategy:
·Collaborate with the Managing Director to design and execute a comprehensive communications plan.
·Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with the charity’s goals.
2.Digital Marketing Strategy:
·Develop and manage a multi-channel digital marketing strategy and a content calendar.
·Grow and engage with our online community, to create a vibrant presence across our social media platforms.
3.Donor Relations:
·Create impactful, consistent donor-facing communications, including compelling case studies, impact reports and thank-you messages.
·Liaise with donors and other funding partners to align and deliver communication strategies.
4.Content Creation:
·Develop compelling written and visual content for marketing purposes, including social media, newsletters, annual reports and press releases.
·Capture the impact of our work through storytelling, photography and videography, as needed.[MB1]
5.Publicity:
·Act as the liaison for media enquiries and public relations opportunities.
6.Monitoring and Reporting
·Track and analyze communication metrics to evaluate the success of the strategies and inform future strategies.
Personal Qualities:
·A creative thinker with a passion for storytelling, promoting social change and embracing the importance and impact of our work.
·Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Required Skills and Experience:
·Proven experience in communications and digital marketing, ideally in the charity sector
·Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
·Expertise in social media management and content creation.
·Strong storytelling skills with a creative eye for visuals and branding.
·Experience with donor engagement practices and impact reporting.
·Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
Working Hours, Location and Benefits:
·8-12 hours per week, based on workload[MB2]
·This is a contractor position, allowing flexibility and remote work.
·Competitive remuneration to be determined based on experience and expertise.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should upload their CV, cover letter and examples of their previous work by the 5th of February.
We want to give girls from rural Morocco the chance of a secondary Education because we believe that everyone has the right to an education.
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The Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in how the charity is perceived in the Learning Disability sector and beyond. We are committed to enabling those who struggle with the written word to understand the world around them and empowering them to make their own decisions. This role involves managing communications and marketing, maintaining databases, and helping to secure income to support the charity’s mission.
This is a key role within the Charity and is a great opportunity for someone wanting to build experience across all areas of external relations. You might bring with you experience in stakeholder engagement, external relations, marketing or communications. Knowledge of fundraising would also be beneficial.
Please read the full application pack which can be found on our website before applying and ensure you explain in your covering letter the relevant skills and experience that you you will bring to the role. The CV & Covering Letter together should be a maximum of four sides of A4.
Applicants who do not submit a CV and relevant covering letter will not be considered.
If you need to submit your application in a format other than written word, please contact us to discuss.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our cause never changes, Coventry Citizens Advice is here to make society fairer. Coventry Citizens Advice has been part of the fabric of the city of Coventry for over 80 years. We have a reputation for high quality provision of advice services, helping over 20,000 people last year.
As CEO, you are responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for Citizens Advice Coventry, working collaboratively with the Board to shape the organisation’s strategy, direction, and policies.
Your role is to ensure the organisation maintains a strong focus on growth and sustainability, maximising opportunities for collaboration, service development, and delivery at both local and regional levels. You will work to establish Citizens Advice Coventry as a truly influential force in the area, and beyond, fostering networks, alliances, and robust relationships with stakeholders and partners.
A key aspect of your role is championing the client journey, ensuring Citizens Advice Coventry consistently achieves sector-leading performance. You will bring experience and confidence in driving change, both within the organisation and through collaboration with local and regional partners.
You will oversee the development and implementation of an effective operating model that optimises the use of people and resources, while providing inspirational leadership to staff, volunteers, and partners.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please download the job pack attached for further information.
We deeply value our people and foster a supportive, socially just culture within a charitable environment. This role offers a rewarding remuneration package with excellent terms and conditions:
- Hybrid working offered
- A flexible 37 hour working week
- Pension scheme - employee minimum contribution of 5% and employer contribution of 4%
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Annual pay review
Want to chat about this role?
If you want to chat about the role further, you can contact the Interim Chief Executive via the Apply button.
Closing Date: 26th January 2025
Provisional Interview Date: w/c 10th February 2025
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We are looking for a dynamic, confident individual with skills and expertise in marketing and communications to take an active and leading role in raising our profile, promoting our services, demonstrating our impact and managing targeted campaigns and initiatives.
You will be a passionate advocate of children’s literacy, with a strong background in digital media, able to create engaging content and communicate effectively and creatively across multiple platforms, telling our stories and demonstrating our impact. You will be experienced in creating, running and evaluating marketing campaigns and initiatives, confident in your own abilities, with a creative flair and eye for opportunity.
You will see first-hand how our projects work and the impact reading for pleasure makes and play a key role in telling our stories and increasing our reach and support.
In return, we offer a varied role in a small friendly team, with an exciting blend of strategy and delivery which you can shape and make your own; a flexible approach; and training and development opportunities.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
MARKETING & DESIGN
- Lead impactful marketing campaigns, from concept to execution, across multiple channels.
- Monitor campaign progress, analyse data, and implement strategies to boost engagement and conversion.
· Manage Google AdWords – develop and optimise our AdWords campaigns.
- Develop innovative approaches to increase brand awareness and support.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Volunteering, Delivery and Fundraising to create integrated campaigns for those areas.
· Work with colleagues to create in-house design elements using Canva and/or InDesign for online and offline documents including - flyers, adverts, reports, Annual Review.
· Draft and coordinate content for, and manage the creation of, a quarterly newsletter to our list of subscribers.
· Act as brand custodian for the charity – ensuring staff and partners are adhering to Brand Guidelines.
COMMUNICATIONS
· Monitor all Marcomms channels including the website for engagement and activity – keeping a record and producing a quarterly report.
· Be responsible for the Charity’s website, working with our external digital partner to maintain and develop content and functionality and improve accessibility and reach.
· Collaborate with our delivery and volunteer team to co-create “on-the- ground” content from our projects each month (images, GIFs, video, copy) for publishing across our social media channels.
· Manage a monthly digital content plan – developing and scheduling content according to key dates in the calendar, posting to relevant channels (additional support of 4 hours per week is provided).
· Be the first port of call for the media, passing calls on to Senior Managers.
HR and Line Management
· This role reports into the Head of Operations as the line manager, but involves some matrix management from the CEO who will provide guidance and support in specific areas.
· The role currently has no direct reports, but includes four hours’ support from an existing member of staff
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
1. Significant experience of delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns
2. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person on a variety of platforms and to a wide range of audiences
3. Experience of social media management, with knowledge of design tools
4. Demonstrable experience of generalist marketing and communications, including digital, written and storytelling
5. Ability to develop engaging supporter journeys that deepen relationships and drive action
6. Effective and willing collaborator, able to work with other colleagues in other teams to achieve shared objectives, and inspire and engage stakeholders
7. Proven design ability, with confident use of design tools such as Canva
8. Able to manage own time and well-being effectively, ensuring targets/objectives are met while work/life balance is effective
9. Ability to see the bigger picture and translate thoughts and ideas into strategic plans
Desirable Criteria
1. Experience/knowledge of the charity sector
2. Familiarity with website functionality and design
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Design for Good
Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.
Your Role
We are seeking a Senior Communications & PR Leader to drive impactful internal and external communications and strengthen our global network. You will be responsible for developing and executing a dynamic communications strategy while building strong relationships with media partners to raise awareness of our global alliance and its achievements. This is a hands-on role ideal for a candidate who excels at strategic thinking but is also comfortable with content creation using own copywriting and visual skills, as well as guiding other content creators from volunteering partners.
We are looking for someone who shares the DfG mission, has a passion for storytelling, and excels at strategising and delivering innovative communication and PR initiatives. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also possess exceptional communication skills to engage effectively within our global network, connecting diverse audiences and their communication departments. The Communication & PR leader will collaborate with programme staff, and senior management to deliver compelling content across various platforms, including digital marketing, press, branding and storytelling initiatives. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact-driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communication Strategy: Develop and implement a communications strategy to elevate DfG’s global visibility and impact.
- Public Relations & Branding: Build and strengthen relationships with press contacts, and public relations partners to expand DfG’s reach. Enhance and promote our brand to ensure consistent messaging and representation.
- Content Development: Lead and create content for various channels, including the website, social media, events, annual reviews, and press releases
- Content Execution: Plan, coordinate, and deliver communication activities in partnership with alliance communication leads and external partners.
Key Requirements:
- Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
- Senior-level experience in communications, and public relations ideally in an NGO, charity or mission-driven organisation.
- Strong public relations network and a proven track record of securing media coverage for a global organisation.
- Exceptional communication skills in English, with strong storytelling abilities (additional languages are a plus).
- Ability to work independently while motivating and collaborating with colleagues and partners globally.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working remotely with international teams across different time zones.
Preferred Skills and qualifications
- Proven experience building and managing relationships with media, partners, and stakeholders (foundation is a plus)
- Experience in sectors related to international culture, design, creativity, or sustainability.
- Familiarity with diverse media channels and target audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, or a related field.
Compensation
Salary payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education.
Responses to applications
Replies will be sent during January 2025.
Design for Good builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ SDGs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.