BookTrust is looking to recruit an experienced communications officer to play a key role in helping us raise our profile and promote the cause of reading to a diverse range of audiences.

We're looking for an ambitious and proactive individual with at least three years' experience to join our busy team. The right candidate will have solid press office or PR agency experience, but also be someone who's used to working collaboratively in a multichannel and integrated comms environment. Your focus will be on supporting the development and delivery of communications plans, producing great content and delivering impactful media coverage.

You should be able to craft compelling copy – from captivating press releases to feature pieces; memorable quotes to case studies - that helps build our profile and showcase the exciting work we are delivering to bring the benefits of reading to families in most need. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to tease out their insight, experience and opinions and use this to develop and pitch insightful and thought-provoking articles, blogs and opinion pieces that you know will resonate with our audiences.

We're looking for someone with an eye for a story and with the tenacity, drive and creative thinking to follow up an idea and create a media opportunity as part of their day-to-day work.

If you're passionate about the difference compelling communications can make and looking for a nurturing and supportive place of work with plenty of opportunity for development, this is the role for you.

To apply, please go to our website. 

Closing date: Sunday, 24 October 2021 at 9pm
Interviews: Interviews are scheduled to take place at the beginning of November. They will be held remotely and candidates will be asked to conduct an exercise as part of the interview process.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: BAME candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from under-represented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team (contact details can be found on our website).

In order that our equality policy is effective we carry out regular monitoring of job applicants, and we would therefore ask you to complete the equality monitoring form.This information will be kept centrally within our secure HR department, completely separate from your recruitment application form and will be used for the sole purpose of compiling statistical information. The information will be separated from the application form and will not be given to the selection panel. The completed monitoring form will be destroyed once the information given in it has been collated.

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding, therefore the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, with pre-employment checks.

Working with a network of 130 churches and projects, using website, email, and social media, but also with an awareness of communities which are digitally deprived, you will manage the digital and general communications of our District.  You will support, and where appropriate provide, pro-active communication, both internal to the District and between our churches and the public sphere.  You will pay attention to target, design, and method, and successfully increase both the public profile of the Methodist Church in our area, and the strength of relationships within the District.

Who we are looking for:

We will want you to have a qualification or equivalent experience in social media and online engagement.

We will want you to be in sympathy with the aims and purpose of the Methodist Church :

• centred on the good news of Jesus Christ
• inclusive and welcoming to all
• working for a good and just society

You will be IT literate, and will demonstrate the capacity to develop and implement a communications strategy across our geographically dispersed district (Oldham to Knutsford, and Buxton to Salford).  You will also be able to develop social networking websites, and be able to work with Zoom, Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms. 

You will have some experience of developing and offering training packages, and of building links with the media. 

We need someone with good interpersonal and social skills, able to relate to a wide range of people, and with excellent written and oral communication skills. 

We need someone who is prepared sometimes to work irregular hours including weekends, and who has an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and security in information sharing.

You will need a professional and positive approach, with a commitment to professional development and self-improvement.  You wil also need the be able to develop constructive working relationships and be very comfortable working in a team environment with other employees and volunteers.

You will show that you are able to set and work to goals and deadlines without direct supervision, while exercising deiscretion and retaining a high degree of confidentiality when required.  You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Raise the profile and awareness of the work of the district internally and externally

1. Ensure communication structures are fit for purpose and fully utilised

2. Ensure district staff involved in communications are suitably equipped and trained

3. Establish a set of common resources for all district staff

4. Identify key stakeholders – who needs to know what when and how and ensure that contentis sent in a targeted way.

5. Enable people in district and circuits to be equipped to exercise their particularly ministryand fulfil their calling

6. Increase the awareness of learning opportunities

7. Enable officers and other across the district to see new ways of doing things

8. Enable a flow of relevant information between churches, circuits, and individuals

9. Better inform churches and circuits about opportunities leading to new activities

10. Ensure that information which is available to be discovered (primarily the website and social media presence) is of high quality, up to date and easily accessible;

11. Promote stories of good news;

12. Work with the connexional communications team to manage communication in relation to crisis events.

Key tasks

1. To monitor and develop a communications strategy and plan for the District which will support the effective achievement of the District Mission and Development Plan.

2. To produce and develop electronic publications for use within the District, including by producing and writing appropriate material and the annual prayer handbook in printed and electronic forms.

3. To edit and develop the District website and the use of social media, ensuring they promote positive stories of the work of the Methodist Church throughout the District.

4. To work with the District Administrator to further develop the weekly bulletin and other regular communications from the district to circuits and churches.

5. To provide support to churches and circuits to help them develop and improve their communications, through networking, facilitated training and other means.

6. To provide support to district officers to enable their work to be better known throughout the District.

Role:                  Engagement Coordinator 

Location:            Remote in the UK

Responsible to:  Inspiration Manager 

Salary:               £24,000 - £27,000

*Please note, if you do not submit a covering letter your application will not be accepted*

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost two hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles.

Role Summary

The Engagement Coordinator role is crucial to the delivery of the Inspiration programme and ensuring our key stakeholders (speakers and schools) are engaging with the charity. Our Inspiration Programme provides a network of today’s most inspiring figures across business, arts, politics and more donating their time to help inspire students to fuel their ambition. We are passionate about providing a high quality and personal service, making it seamless for speakers, educators and organisations to get involved.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Managing own the speaker network including mobilising speakers, responding to speaker queries, and ensuring they feel supported by the charity. Driving forward speaker participation with the charity
• Securing talk confirmations and progressing talks through the pipeline from matching speakers to schools, coordinating with schools and ensuring all stakeholder expectations are met
• Coordinating, hosting and producing virtual events and broadcasts for the Inspiration programme
• Working independently and swiftly on high-volume outreach and mobilisation within a structured programme plan to meet targets, as agreed and set by the Inspiration Manager
• Taking ownership of speaker network and planning approaches and engagement for the academic year
• Contacting speakers as agreed with Inspiration Manager
• Maintaining and increasing quality of SfS talks and providing speakers with feedback from schools and pupils
• Securing media collateral from talks as required
• Ensuring consistent and accurate updating of CRM and ensuring proper data management
• Confidently discussing SfS and our goals, aims via email communication, virtual meetings, and telephone
• Attending schools talks on behalf of the charity and where required
• Developing stakeholder’s relationships with speakers to maintain their participation in the charity
• Flexibility and a willingness to get stuck in and help with any tasks the team require support for
• Other duties as required, within the scope of your role.

Education / Experience / Knowledge

Essential 

• Experience in a similar delivery-focussed role within a small, fast-paced team or organisation
• Experience using Microsoft packages, including Outlook
• Experience of using CRM software to achieve the tasks outlined above 
• Good customer service skills that mean queries are answered professionally and clearly
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to learn quickly to ensure smooth delivery processes
• Are sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excel at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently
• Think strategically and can change tactics while still meeting larger objectives

Desirable 

• Experience of using Salesforce
• Experience of producing, hosting and managing the technical functions of virtual events and broadcasts 
• Experience communicating with educational establishments and a familiarity with how schools and colleges operate

We are looking forward to holding video interviews and appointing our Inspiration Coordinator swiftly. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply:

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful. 

This role will be closing on or before Friday 29th October. 

Our new team member will start ASAP. 

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Job Title: Communications Officer

Salary:  £30,000 – 33,000 depending on experience

Length of Contract: 12 months (fixed term)

Based: London – flexible (home or office based)

Closing date: 03 November 2021

About us

BAAG is a unique advocacy and networking agency which aims to support humanitarian and development programmes in Afghanistan. Founded in 1987, we have around 30 member agencies and work closely with Afghan civil society groups, reflecting Afghan views and aspirations. BAAG is the only coordinating agency of its kind in the UK. It is a source of expert advice for policymakers, donors, media, and the public.

About the role

This role will support a new project funded through the Open Society Foundation to support advocacy for continued support to the Afghan State and Afghan civil society and the contribution they can make to the future of the country.

The Communications Officer will be responsible for all aspects of BAAG’s communications, working in close collaboration with the team and other stakeholders including Afghan civil society actors in Afghanistan and in exile. The Communications Officer will develop a Communications Strategy and Action Plan, will work in close collaboration with the Advocacy Officer and will report to the Director of BAAG. The plans will be based on the aims of a project proposal funded by the Open Society Foundation.

About you

You should possess a sound understanding of the Afghanistan context and have demonstrated experience developing and implementing effective communication strategies and action plans, and of developing appropriate communications and messaging outputs that are aligned to the policy and advocacy strategy.

You will have a good understanding of the international donor environment, strong networking skills and have a reliable network of media contacts. You will have a proven track record drafting content, including press releases, and social media and online content. You will uphold BAAG’s core values, including on inclusion, accountability, gender equality, and do no harm.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

If you have not been contacted by CoB 05 November 2021, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Closing date: 03 November 2021

Planned Interview date: week beginning 15 November 2021

North Paddington Food Bank (NPFB) seeks to provide food, essentials, advice and support to people and households experiencing crisis and hardship in North Westminster, as well as parts of Kensington and Chelsea and Brent. We want to develop the most effective, accessible and adaptable approaches possible to provide the help that people need in an environment that is welcoming and supportive. 

NPFB is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to lead on the expansion of its volunteering programme. The post holder will work closely with the Centre Manager to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for our pool of 600+ volunteers, and be responsible for the onboarding and training of new volunteers. They will also be responsible for expanding NPFB’s corporate and Duke of Ediburgh volunteering programmes

The role is fast-paced and varied. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, confident communicating with people from a range of backgrounds, and have a good understanding of the needs and issues facing the diverse community of North Westminster. Please see the attached Job Description for more detailed information about the role. 

The foodbank is currently operational Tuesday to Friday, with Monday used as an administrative day.

Transitions UK is an exciting and growing charity, working across Herts, Beds, Bucks, N London, Leicester and S. Birmingham,  specifically set up to address the needs of a “lost generation” of 15-25 year olds. We work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of exploitation/offending. 

Hub Co-ordinator - ASPIRE Buckinghamshire - supporting young people at risk of offending/exploitation  

£21,450 pro rata, plus matched pension 

Part-time: 20-25 hrs per week. 

You will further develop and drive forward this exciting and innovative community-based project, part-funded by The National Lottery and already running for three years, including spearheading its further development in Buckinghamshire. You will have primary responsibility, supported by our FT Project Manager, to provide a mentoring and befriending service to 20 young people aged 13-21 years who are at risk of criminal exploitation or offending.

The project is also running in Watford and Hemel Hempstead, in S Bucks and in N London, and aims to further expand. Across the Aspire project, we run “Prevent” for 20-22  13-17 yr olds and “Restart” for 5-8  18-21 yr olds. You will also recruit and deploy 30+ volunteers as mentors, both younger and older adults.

You are an excellent organiser, team-leader and communicator with a hands-on approach. From experience, you are able to work sensitively and effectively with young people who have personal challenges and need support - so you will provide a quality response to the challenge further developing this project. You will be well supported by an experienced high quality team with personal support from your Project Manager.

You will be excited by the opportunities in this role and in our growing charity, and determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support. 

About the APPG on Malaria & NTDs

Established in 2005, the APPG on Malaria & Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) has an established history of actively engaging UK parliamentarians on the issues of malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The APPMG facilitates and implements an active calendar of parliamentary and public events, policy briefings to support parliamentary debates and specialist meetings to inform and mobilise UK parliamentarians in support of priorities and policies that will accelerate progress against malaria and NTDs.

The priorities of the APPMG are guided by the Chair and Officers of the group, all sitting MPs and Peers in Westminster, and implemented with support from a part-time Coordinator to provide parliamentary and policy advice and administrative functions. The APPMG benefits from an active base of expert stakeholders from across academia, research, multilateral organisations, industry and the private sector as well as civil society. This is a significant resource to the APPMG in understanding and working to highlight key opportunities to engage parliamentarians on a wide range of topics from access to medicines, R&D for new tools, aid architecture, funding gaps, to evidence-based policy to inform control and elimination programmes.

The APPMG is looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to fill the role of Coordinator. The candidate will support the secretariat function of the APPMG across the issues of malaria and NTDs, actively engaging with UK parliamentarians, expert stakeholders and networks including the UK Malaria Advocates and the UK Coalition against Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Role of the Coordinator

The APPMG Coordinator will act on behalf of the best interests of the Chair, Officers, and parliamentary members. The agenda of the APPMG will be driven by the Chair and Officers with input from and consultation with the external malaria and NTDs stakeholders as and when needed. The Coordinator will maintain regular contact with all external partner organisations to ensure broad and unbiased representation of the malaria and NTDs communities. The Coordinator will be required to work alongside the APPMG Chair and Officers to raise the political profile of malaria and NTDs with UK policy and decision makers and grow parliamentary support for the fight against malaria and NTDs.

Reporting

The Coordinator will be employed and line managed by, and administratively accountable to Malaria No More UK. The Coordinator is functionally responsible to the APPMG Chair and Officers to execute the approved strategy and workplan.

Key responsibilities

Stakeholder engagement:

• Liaise with expert stakeholders to understand the key threats to progress on malaria and NTDs and the implementation of UK government policy in support of these issues.
• Collaborate and partner with expert stakeholders to strengthen parliamentary discussions with recommended content and guest speakers.

Parliamentary and policy advice:

• Identify potential APPMG priorities and share policy advice to inform the APPMG Chair and Officers on annual themes to be addressed in APPMG activities, including a country focus on Nigeria.
• Liaise with parliamentarians personally and develop and maintain a broad network of external contacts.
• Lead the organisation of parliamentary events and meetings focusing on key issues relating to malaria and NTDs and bringing together experts and parliamentarians, including logistics, agendas, and briefing materials.
• Support parliamentarians through the drafting of written correspondence; briefing papers ahead of parliamentary debates; circulating regular updates to parliamentary members and the wider malaria and NTDs communities on APPMG activities.
• Prepare speaking points upon request to support APPMG parliamentary members and visiting dignitaries to APPMG events.
• Lead/support the preparation of an annual report on the activities of the APPMG, and other specialist reports based on discussion with APPMG Chair and expert stakeholders.
• Lead the organisation of field visits for parliamentarians to see international programmes tackling malaria and NTDs first-hand.

Administrative, strategy and planning:

• Development of a Chair and Officers approved annual workplan and oversight of the APPMG’s budget.
• Monitor and regularly report to the APPMG Chair and Officers on progress against the strategy and workplan.
• Financial reporting and basic accounting.
• Ensure strategic and operational plans fall within available budget and escalate to the APPMG Chair and Officers when there are concerns about the financial viability of being able to execute the workplan.
• Effective communication and lead renewal/revisions of MoUs with financial donors where required.
• Liaise with financial donors to cultivate continued support to the APPMG.
• Identify opportunities to grow and strengthen the APPMG.
• Ensure compliance with all APPG protocols and reporting requirements with the APPG Register.

Communications:

• Prepare press releases when relevant, update the website when needed and manage the APPMG’s social media accounts.
• Effectively communicate between the Chair, Officers, members, and external stakeholders.

Person specification

• Knowledge and understanding of the UK parliamentary system
• Experience of parliamentary affairs
• An understanding of global dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals
• Excellent writing and critical analysis skills
• Experience of organising events and meetings
• Skilled at managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills to build collaborative relationships and supportive engagement with stakeholders
• High attention to detail and quality
• A strong commitment to partnership and a collaborative approach
• Ability to undertake domestic and international travel agreed upon with the APPMG Chair and Officers

• Experience in malaria and/or neglected tropical disease programmes/policy engagement/communications
• Experience in international public health/development programs
• Experience of communicating science to a non-scientific audience
• Knowledge of website editing
• Knowledge of print production and use of online/social media
• Knowledge of malaria affected countries.
• Lived experience of malaria and/or NTDs

Staff benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contributions
• 28 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holiday days

To apply, please send your CV together with a supporting statement detailing why you are interested in this position and how your skills and experience fit the person specification above

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse background.s are able to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More. Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info.

Closing date for applications: 8th November 2021

BACKGROUND

CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations, fighting poverty and inequality in 100 countries. It’s an exciting time to join CARE. Overall, the Confederation is moving towards a new vision of global influence and impact with a unified approach and interdependent way of working. CARE’s global program strategy drives a significantly step up our ambition to save and protect lives in emergencies and bring lasting change through our programs which focus on smart solutions and empowering women and girls. To resource our bold vision, we need to accelerate and strengthen external communications plans, and this role is key to this growth.

The main purpose of this role is to manage and develop the CARE International Secretariat’s digital channels, including the corporate website and social media accounts. The successful candidate will lead coordination and knowledge sharing across the organisation globally to build a thriving community of content and digital specialists in order to plan, co-create and curate global multimedia content, as aligned with the global calendar and overall communications strategy.

The ideal candidate is a tech savvy storyteller, on the front foot of new and emerging digital technologies and approaches.  With strong project management skills, and an emphasis on digital monitoring and evaluation, the role requires a combination of strategic thinking with hands-on implementation in fast-moving contexts, all while working collaboratively with a variety of departments and diverse global teams to support thriving digital and content communities of practice within CARE.

POSITION SUMMARY  - Key areas of responsibility but not limited to:

Global Digital Platform Management (approximately 50%)

• Manage CARE International Secretariat’s digital platforms including website, and social media using the latest cutting-edge tools and technologies to drive more innovative approaches
• Develop digital content that engages and inspires institutional and thought-leadership audiences, including by producing blogs and data visualisation assets for dissemination of global impact reports and analysis
• Manage social media dashboards and conduct performance analysis with a view to improving outreach and optimising content
• Alongside the Humanitarian Communications Coordinator, support the Head of Global Communications as required, and specifically on crisis communications.
• Develop and manage databases of graphic designers, multimedia producers and content agencies, and project manage when required.
• Assist with CARE International’s website redesign (ongoing) including coordinating content development  and acting as liaison between the agency and CARE staff

Global Digital Working Group Coordination (approximately 50%)

• Chair and facilitate global communities of practice relating to digital communications and multimedia content to provide leadership and coordination across the CARE Communications Working Group
• Support the development of digital content (short videos, infographics, and imagery) for regional and country offices
• Lead management and implementation of CARE International Global Content Fund for local storytelling with investing parties
• Build and deliver guidelines/training/tools and templates on digital/social media best practice for wider use by the CARE Confederation
• Working alongside the CI Humanitarian Communications Coordinator, report impact on a quarterly basis across the confederation
• Continually scanning the horizon for new opportunities in the digital space to share across relevant working groups
• Alongside the rest of the global communications team, act as a champion of CARE’s Global Communications Commitments to continue to promote diversity, inclusion and a decolonial approach to CARE’s external and internal communications practices

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

CI Secretariat staff, CARE International communications staff and communications colleagues in the wider CARE network.

External

Work with suppliers and consultants

Team

The Communications Coordinator reports to the CI Head of Global Communications and works closely with the Humanitarian Communications Coordinator.

Supervisory responsibilities

CI intern

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Academic degree or relevant diploma in digital communications, multimedia tools and techniques desired
• 3-5 years of experience in delivering digital communications including producing written and visual multimedia products and stories
• Solid understanding of communications principles and approaches and excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of HTML, and understanding of SEO and SEM principles.  Knowledge of Drupal a distinct advantage
• Competent in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, CANVA, video-editing software, digital content management systems and graphic design skills for social media
• Proven experience of monitoring content performance using analytics tools for press, social media and web and in ways that have improved performance and audience engagement
• Excellent command of the English language, knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic a distinct advantage

Desired

• Experience in digital communications and content production for an international relief or aid organization
• Strong knowledge of CARE's work or work of peer organization
• Project management experience
• Experience with tools and platforms for knowledge management such as Sharepoint, Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams

Work attributes:

• Proactive approach to work planning and prioritisation
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and team-working skills
• Experience of successfully influencing staff at all levels within an organisation
• Demonstrable interest in, and knowledge of, CARE's work, international development and humanitarian relief
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism

We are committed to preventing all unwanted behaviour at work.  This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse.  We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework.

CARE International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners.  CARE International reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.

By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE International requesting the information specified above.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We will seek at least two references, one of which must be your most recent employer. We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, child abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, you confirm your understanding and agreement of these checks.

About Tree Aid:

Tree Aid is an international development organisation working with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees, improving people’s incomes, and restoring and protecting land.

We are recruiting a Communications Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to support transformational change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people living on the frontline of the climate crisis. Tree Aid works in partnership with communities in the drylands of Africa, using forestry and natural resource management to relieve poverty and protect the environment. We are values led, unique in what we do and are growing fast.

About the role:

The Communications Officer will lead on the production and coordination of Tree Aid content and communications to engage target audiences. You will be part of a team of three and will report to the Communications Manager.

You will need to have at least two years’ experience of working in communications and producing content for target audiences. You will enjoy producing inspiring content and delivering effective storytelling. You will have experience of working across multiple communications platforms.

In your role you will generate engaging content across Tree Aid’s communications channels; manage website content and development; manage social media channels for Tree Aid; and provide support for content-gathering trips, contracting freelance creatives and managing our digital Tree Aid Content Library.

Communications Officer Alice is leaving Tree Aid after three years.  She says;

“During my time at Tree Aid I have had the great opportunity to help shape and develop Tree Aid’s messaging and brand as the organisation grows. I have enjoyed playing a key role in redeveloping our website to refresh the look and feel of our communications. I have really loved working for such an amazing cause and helping to make positive changes in the world.”

Tree Aid Communications Manager Mora McLagan says;

“It is a very exciting time for Tree Aid. We are expanding our organisational voice, developing new advocacy work and creating more content, working with Africa-based producers and content-gatherers in creative ways.  The Communications Officer role will be pivotal to making our storytelling sing, and I’m looking forward to welcoming fresh perspectives and new ideas to our work.”

Key documents:

The full job description and person specification, and equal opportunities monitoring form can be downloaded by clicking the links below:

• Job description and person specification
• Equal opportunities monitoring form

Key dates:

• Closing date: Sunday 7th November 2021 – midnight
• Shortlisting notification: Monday 8th November. We will shortlist throughout the application period.
• Tasks sent to shortlisted candidates: latest by Monday 8th November. The task will be sent to you if you are shortlisted after you submit your application.
• Task Submission Date: latest by midday Thursday 11th November. You will be given three days to submit the task.
• Shortlisting for interview notification: Thursday 11th November
• Interview Date: Tuesday 16th November
• Start date: Monday 3rd January 2022

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and equal opportunities monitoring form through the Tree Aid website

• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at time of application.
• As a charity with limited resources we can only respond to successful applicants.
• This role requires a DBS check.

Our approach to recruitment:

We recruit with openness and transparency and employ people based on their ability to carry out the role being recruited for. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities or hours of work. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with a Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background. 

Tree Aid is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has signed up to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The jobholder will be expected to sign Tree Aid’s Safeguarding Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.

Location:Home based, flexible location (regular travel to Head Office in Guildford expected when restrictions allow)

Salary: £26,500 - £30,500per annum

Contract: Full time (37.5hrs p/w), permanent

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling? An exciting and engaging opportunity integral to delivering Cycling UK’s communications strategy is available for a highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic individual to join our communications team.

The successful candidate will act as an initial point of contact for media enquiries, develop and nurture our existing positive media relations as well as build new key contacts to portray Cycling UK’s work in a positive light enabling the movement for our strategy to get a million more people cycling. Excellent communications skills and proactive planning strategies are essential for this role as the post holder will be liaising with all internal departments as well as external partners, while co-ordinating media materials such as video content, instructional information, and press releases.

If you are an experienced and creative communicator who’s passionate about their work, we want to hear from you.

Tell us why you are the one to drive impact in this capacity and help to progress Cycling UK’s strategic vision of enabling millions more people to cycle.

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About FSUK

FareShare is an award winning charity, we are the UK’s national network charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups.

Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first.

The COVID19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the issue of food insecurity in the UK and with it, FareShare’s ability to get food to vulnerable communities nationwide. We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

About the Role

As Community Coordinator, your role will focus on the growth and sustainability of the FareShare Go programme across Kent and some areas in Surrey, through maximising relationships and adding value to create the best experience for our charity community. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, with an approachable nature who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining charity and retailer relationships, plus raising awareness of FareShare Go across your local area. 

Main Responsibilities

• Charity account management: You will carry out virtual calls and in person visits with new and existing charities, and be responsible for ensuring that coverage KPIs are reached and maintained for both new and existing retailers. Using your analysis of charity needs, plus your knowledge of retailer and store profiles, you will use these visits to maximise the offer to charities, ensuring the service meets their requirements. 
• Community Capacity Building: As part of the Building of relationships with charities, you will seek opportunities to enable and empower charities to increase their capacity and ability to take more food, to ultimately increase the redistribution of surplus food to those in need. 
• Sustainability and Compliance: You will work with your Regional Manager and team to identify stores where re-engagement activities are needed to improve charity coverage and charity compliance. You will work to maximise the amount of food collected by charities with lower levels of compliance. You will also be responsible for undertaking food safety reviews with charities to ensure compliance. 
• Retailer Engagement: You will play a key role in maintaining strong retailer relationships across your region. You will take an active role in any meet and greets with retailers, where required. Plus, you will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with the relevant retail stakeholders in your region, sensitively dealing with any issues in a professional manner, as and when they arise. 
• FareShare Network Engagement: We aim to become 'oneFareShare’. These roles are an integral part of our FareShare network and you will partner closely with the Regional Centre(s) in your areas. You will work on joint initiatives which improve and grow the FareShare community, ensuring that charities have access to the FareShare service which best meet their needs. 

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria

• Have exceptional relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders 
• Be a strong communicator who is able to engage with a variety of audiences. 
• Be confident and assertive in handling difficult situations, whilst demonstrating calmness and professionalism 
• Strong problem solving skills 
• Self-manage your own performance and workload. 
• Have initiative and innovative thinking, in order to shape new/different ways of working 
• Have strong IT skills 
• Be flexible with working arrangements as the role may involve high levels of travel to areas of the UK. 
• Have a valid driver’s licence for the UK, access to a car and can undertake extensive travel across your region. 

Desirable 

• Level 2/3 Food Safety training is desirable, but training will be provided. 
• Have previous experience working with constituent relationship management (CRM) software. Salesforce experience is advantageous. 
• Some experience in data analysis and project planning 
• Be degree educated or have a strong career history with relevant skills. 

Values and behaviours

• A commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
• An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, FareShare’s mission and strategy.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• An empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs.
• Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work.
• Willingness and ability to travel in the UK.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employers pension contribution of 4% Life assurance -  group life scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Flexible working 

Job Description

Job Title: Community Coordinator

Reporting To: Head of Community

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Contract type: Permanent

About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.

Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.

We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, COVID food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.

We are a very ambitious and dynamic young charity and we haven’t stopped growing since we were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw. We recently ran a very high-profile media campaign with the Evening Standard and Independent, raising £10million to feed London. We have celebrity endorsement from Reece James, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jack Whitehall, Steven Fry, James May and many others.

Last year we delivered enough food for 21.1 million meals to help people in need. We have continuing major growth plans for the next 4 years, with a target of delivering enough food for 100 million meals by 2024. Because nearly all the food we receive is donated by the food industry and volunteers, every £1 of expenditure redistributes £10 worth of food. 

Purpose of the Job

The Community Team works within Operations focusing on the development, delivery and support of the Felix mission that no one goes hungry through the growth of the network of charities, community groups and other key stakeholders involved in the support of vulnerable Londoners. The Community Coordinator role will explore and develop partnerships with a wide range of organisations that will help to build the network’s capacity to accept and distribute food as we work towards distributing 42,000 tonnes a year, or the equivalent of 100 million meals by 2024.

You will identify, develop and deliver an end-to-end engagement service to our network of community organisations to ensure we are at the forefront of any service offering involving food for the vulnerable. Your work will allow us to effectively monitor and evaluate our growth against our strategic objectives including ensuring recipients of our food are compliant with all relevant legislation and guidance as required by our food partners.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Contribute toward Felix achieving its network growth targets in line with the objectives for food supply and operational capacity 
• Working with Head of Community Engagement & Community Partnerships Manager identify, develop and maintain relationships with our network of community organisations to achieve mission objectives
• Develop, maintain and support our engagement service to support end-to-end lifecycle and achieve long-term sustainable partnerships
• Regular reporting and measurement against agreed KPIs
• Proactively engage and collaborate with all teams within Felix to increase impact and quality of service delivery
• Deliver innovative services compliant with all relevant legislation and standard operating procedures including food safety, health and safety, data protection and volunteer policies etc
• Act as an ambassador for The Felix Project as required

Person Specification

You will have proven relationship management experience in the charity or commercial sectors and bring a passion for our work and an ability to translate strategy into action. You will be entrepreneurial seeking out solutions to effectively achieve mission objectives whilst delivering maximum social impact and continue to raise the profile of The Felix Project. You have an energetic, positive and can-do approach who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and get hands-on as the operation requires.

Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role 

• Successful track record in a relationship management position in charity or commercial sector 
• Adept at managing a range of stakeholders from senior management teams to grass roots organisations 
• Proven track record in delivering innovative solutions
• Ability to work effectively to ensure compliance within clearly defined systems and processes
• Credible as an external ambassador, equipped with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability and willingness to work in a busy environment 
• Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
• Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty 

Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role 

• Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty
• Flexibility in terms of working hours
• Food Safety Level 3
• Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year – over 21 for insurance purposes

What you’ll get in return

You will be working in an upbeat, innovative charity with strong vision, ambition and a fantastic culture and leadership team.  This role is located across our operations based in: Deptford, Enfield, Park Royal and Poplar with an expectation that you will work in any one of these locations as required as part of your duties. The salary is c£25,000-£30,000 per annum (dependant on experience), 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Recruitment timeline

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 24th October

First interviews: Wednesday 3rd November

Second interviews: Wednesday 17th November

Background

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 Homeshare services.

Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives, Homeshare and Family by Family into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

Homeshare UK is the network for Homeshare services supported by a team at Shared Lives Plus. We’ve recently secured funding to develop two new Homeshare services in Liverpool and Newcastle, as well as develop a social franchise model for small towns and rural areas.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  

We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.  We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Overview of the role

We are looking for a communications officer who can help our existing network and new Homeshare services grow to scale, reach new audiences and compel them to action. Can you write copy that engages and inspires? Can your words change attitudes and actions? If you come alive working in a fast-paced environment aren’t afraid of a challenge and skilled in navigating complex relationships, we would love to receive your application. You will be responsible for delivering tactical marketing, communications and media relations to promote Homeshare at a national, regional and local level. This is a role where understanding across disciplines is essential to coordinate and deliver full communications for Homeshare UK.

You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to produce high-quality creative, effective and accurate press and marketing materials. You will be working with a diverse range of internal clients - an understanding of housing, social enterprise, or older people’s interests would be an advantage.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering communications plans and tactics for colleagues leading Homeshare UK’s new programme of work and membership network. The role will drive national, trade and regional media interest and growth for Homeshare services in key locations across the UK, and its social franchise model, developing marketing to support services’ growth, along with maintaining and updating our digital platform and social media channels.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Advising Homeshare UK colleagues and members on the most effective forms of communication for their target audience
• Creating, editing and uploading content for the web, social media communities, print marketing collateral and internal communications
• Sourcing stories about Homeshare for news articles for regional, national and trade media
• Collating and maintaining regional press and media lists
• Copywriting, editing, proofreading for publications and internal bulletins
• Editing the website and other digital platforms
• Assisting in the management of the story, image, video and design libraries
• Developing and delivering communications channels and processes to ensure consistency and delivery of work on time to internal clients and external audiences
• Organising and developing creative marketing campaigns with online and print marketing collateral, sourcing quotes and liaising with designers
• Regularly monitoring and evaluating engagement in communications channels which can provide insight into current trends and contribute to the Communication team’s operational planning
• Working with people who participate in Homeshare and their local organisation to bring Homeshare to life with key audiences
• Contributing to the team’s strategic planning with ideas to improve communications and engagement based on evidence
• Building strong internal relationships to support colleagues across the organisation to promote brand consistency, tone of voice and facilitate robust communications internally and externally.
• Actively engage with the Homeshare UK network attending monthly practice meetings, training events and annual conference
• Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisations and its members
• Engage in continuous self-development and training
• Promote diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and Human Rights
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. 

The Role:

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, pro-active individual to join our Communications team for a 12 month maternity cover. This post plays an important role in  improving our staff experience, connecting all colleagues to the wider organisation, and helping us to deliver our vision of Safe and happy childhoods.

You will plan, develop and deliver internal communications and engagement projects to key internal stakeholders, ensuring all internal communications are relevant and aligned with our organisation values, behaviours, brand and reputational goals. Examples of projects you might work on include our staff roadshows and engaging staff in fundraising campaigns such as Secret Santa and Boycott Your Bed.

You will make a difference by:

- Writing copy and key messages for a range of channels including newsletters, the intranet, email and briefing reports, ensuring consistent messaging.

- Using key internal communications tools including the intranet, staff newsletters and publications to deliver projects and messages.

- Developing excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation in order to ensure that key priorities and projects are communicated appropriately to employees, including frontline staff who sometimes have limited online access.

- Advising colleagues throughout the organisation on best-practice internal communications and effective ways of communicating.

- Working on engaging staff with key fundraising and organisational campaigns.

- Seeking feedback from your work and taking learnings forward.

 What are we looking for from you? 

- Proven ability to deliver internal and change communications.

- Experience of applying internal communications best practice and advising senior staff and colleagues.

- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Good experience of using broad range of internal communications channels.

- Demonstrable project management skills.

- Good presentation skills.

- Experience in intranet management.

We may stop taking applications early than advertised if we find the right person. So, try to get your application in early.

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.

Documents

• Digital Reward Booklet 2021 STAFF final.pdf (3.46 MB)
• Internal Communications Officer JDPS.pdf (390.09 KB)