Are you passionate about how brands interact with their audiences? Do you want to engage with one of the largest student populations in the country? Would you like to work to position the University of Manchester Students' Union right at the centre of city life in Greater Manchester? We're looking for a new Marketing & Communications Manager to help us develop into one of the sector's leading Marketing & Communications functions.

You will be at the heart of one of the largest Students' Union's in the country, working with colleagues from our charitable services such as our Advice centre, to our Volunteering & Fundraising team right through to our commercial services such as 532 Bar & Kitchen and much much more.

You may already have experience leading a team or this might be your first 'Manager' role but the willingness to partner with and lead key stakeholders including internal Students' Union departments, University colleagues, research & insight, design & digital and student media teams is a must.

We want you to bring innovation and creativity to the role and to the rest of the organisation. 

We are looking for a really capable team member, who will bring a range of skills, experience and drive to our small communications team – with a passion for news, stories and messages, a customer-focused outlook, and who is brimming with ideas for delivering stand-out digital communications, and supporting others to do so. It is an exciting role in an area of work where no two days are ever the same.

The successful candidate will play a key operational role in implementing the Diocese of Guildford’s Communications strategy, carrying out a wide variety of tasks and supporting the wider Diocesan strategy: ‘Transforming Church; Transforming Lives’. They will also provide the day-to-day running and management of the Diocese of Guildford’s website, social media and digital platforms, including generating, editing and uploading content whilst enhancing the digital presence and outreach. And lastly, they will provide critical communications guidance, training, digital advice and support to the parishes, chaplaincies and schools in support of their work in their parishes and across the Diocese.

This is an exciting time to join our diocese and our relatively new Communications Team. The way people engage and interact with church and faith has changed radically since March 2020 and a global pandemic – the first lockdown saw a rapid growth in digital awareness, use and reach for the Church of England and people exploring faith in a time of National crisis. Our online audiences are now bigger than our in-person congregations and our ability to use technology and go where our audiences are, has shown rapid and real improvements.

The full job description, person specification, further details about the diocese and information on how to apply for the role can be found in the application pack attached.

To apply

Complete an application form attached and send it to our 'recruitment' email address (at the end of the form) with a covering statement explaining why you are interested in the role and outlining why you are the best candidate, no later than the closing date: 30th April 2021. Full instructions are in the application pack or on our website if you follow the link through. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Legatum Institute is looking for an exceptional Events Manager, with significant experience in the design and delivery of high-class events and excellent customer experience.

The Legatum Institute is a London-based think-tank with a mission to build a global movement of people committed to creating the pathways from poverty to prosperity and the transformation of society. One of the ways we do this is through our work developing the practical solutions and data tools that will help build inclusive and peaceful societies with open economies and empowered people and then building a coalition of leaders and decisions makers to have impact on the ground. We use a range of digital and physical materials to engage politicians, policymakers, investors, business leaders, philanthropists, journalists, and researchers in the UK and around the world.

The post-holder will deliver a comprehensive annual programme of high-quality events and intentionally build relationships with our key contacts, delivering an excellent experience to all in our growing network of guests.

The postholder will be accountable, for the excellent end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of our annual events: from Global launch events and awards, through to international in-country engagement events around the world and to roundtables, Zoom webinars and meetings – hosting events in our amazing convening space in Mayfair, as well as other special venues in London and in other parts of the world when appropriate.

The postholder will ensure that the full experience of guest engagement and touchpoints with Legatum is world class, first time, every time.  We host a wide range of renowned and influential speakers and guests including top politicians, editors, journalists, authors, the diplomatic community, academics, business leaders and sector leaders across the public square.  Previous speakers at our events have included Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Lord Jonathan Sacks, and the Dalai Lama.

In last year we have transitioned to deliver all our convening online, using the latest technology and formats to engage global audiences. You’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment of Legatum’s convening, to shape and sharpen our events strategy and reach further UK and global audiences through creative concepts and spaces.

This role is an exciting opportunity to develop and enhance Legatum’s growing events programme.

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure that Legatum’s reputation as a high-level convenor of dialogues across the world is strengthened and maintained.
• Work with researchers to develop and produce innovative event formats, conceptual briefs/programmes and materials to communicate expert research and analysis.
• Build strong relationships with external AV, logistic and design suppliers including video conferencing platforms, hotel suppliers, design agencies and printers.
• Manage multiple internal and external event campaigns at once and ensuring all are coordinated end-to-end, on time and within budget.
• Create planning documents and tracking spreadsheets for initiatives, as well as updating existing material.
• Assist with website updates, event presentations, and video graphics as needed.
• Proactively externally scan to identify global commentators and high-profile individuals to speak on key issues and trends.
• Monitor, evaluate and report KPI metrics to the Senior Team and Executive as defined in our yearly success criteria.
• Assist the Director of Events and Customer Experience in other activities, including managing events, coordination and mailouts as needed.
• Act as an ambassador for the Institute and representing the Institute’s mission and views appropriately at all times.

We are seeking someone with the following skills:

Essential Skills

• Strong operational end-to-end delivery of events with conceptual/campaign framing.
• A proven track record of delivering high-level events at a national and international level.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines under time pressure, prioritising tasks wisely or under direction.
• Experience in proactive external scanning to identify global commentators and high-profile individuals to speak on key issues and trends
• A conceptual thinker with great format/venue design skills.
• Experience delivering high-level events online, harnessing the latest technology and trends to engage global audiences.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

• 4-7 years prior experience in a similar role.
• Experience in distilling data and research to produce key event concepts and briefings.
• Experience liaising with external agencies and suppliers.
• An understanding of digital marketing, including an active interest in websites and social media.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and from different cultures.
• Excellent attention to detail while also keeping an eye on the bigger picture.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, manage workload and under pressure.
• Securing diverse, high profile and engaging range of speakers, contributors and chairs, and orchestrating effective briefings to produce compelling contributions and presentations.
• Practical website skills and good knowledge of communications through digital tools, CRM database (Microsoft Dynamics experience desirable) and social media.
• Excellent general IT skills with experience of MS Office -Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Track record in safety and compliance through risk assessments, method statements and event safety plans.
• A strong interest in news and current affairs, public policy, and social and economic developments, both in the UK and around the world.

Personal Attributes

• Has a positive approach, optimism, and hope for the future.
• Has vision and desire to create value for the long term – willing to be flexible and take risks.
• Warm-hearted towards others, willing to help, and generous of time and knowledge.
• Self-motivated and able to drive activity forward.
• Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills.
• Good judgement about when to use initiative and when to consult.
• Holds oneself and others accountable, committed to doing the right thing.
• Eager to learn and easy to coach, seeking out and considering the opinions of others.
• A hard worker who sets ambitious goals and perseveres to achieve them.
• Consistently performs at a high level, pays attention to detail.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to a check by the DBS.

Travel: There may be some international travel associated with this role.

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000

To Apply: Please submit a CV and covering letter by midday on Thursday 13 May. The covering letter should outline, on no more than one page, why candidates believe that they have the required skills and experience to excel in the role and their thoughts on how the Institute could improve its convening portfolio in future.

Note: Interviews for this role are likely to take place w/c 24th May (first round) and w/c 31st May (second round). There will also be pre-interview assignments for candidates to complete.

Only applications with a CV AND Covering Letter will be considered.

We are looking for a Marketing and Communications Executive to join our established and busy member services and communications team. We’re currently working from home, but we’re usually based in central London and support flexible working.

If you have a creative flair, a passion for writing, and an understanding of tech solutions for effective communications and marketing automation, then this is the perfect job for you. You will be our lead liaison with our policy and research teams, and will be charged with bringing their work, and their stories, to life. You’ll use your skills to demonstrate to members and stakeholders how the College is influencing policy makers across the UK, and building the evidence base for the profession.

You will lead on the development of our key publications, from our successful patient information series, through to our annual report. You will also be responsible for marketing our extensive calendar of online and face-to-face events to members. You will develop and deliver an annual event marketing plan designed to ensure we meet our KPIs, to target key audiences, engage underrepresented member groups, and identify new markets.

This is a varied role, and will give you exposure to the full marketing mix. You’ll be a master of expertly crafted email campaigns to engage and inspire, a team player, resilient, and ready to adapt and think on your feet to overcome the obstacles which come with working in a healthcare environment during a pandemic! It’s a fast-paced, fun team who are driven to succeed. In turn, you’ll benefit from the opportunities provided by a soon to be launched CRM and website, and new approaches to monitoring and evaluation. 

We offer a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to develop and learn within a professional organisation. We will give you the space and support needed for you to develop your skills and to put your own ideas into action. We are eager to try new things, embrace new technology, and we offer a friendly environment which nurtures initiative and talent.

About us
The College of Optometrists is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and development to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and healthcare professionals.

Applications

To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Please submit your CV, and a cover letter (no more than 500 words) clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

Application deadline: 6 May at midday (12pm)
First interview date: 14 and 17 May 
Second interview date:  20 May

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to inform those who are not shortlisted, or give feedback. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Equality and inclusion
The College is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. In support of this we follow a fair recruitment process in which shortlisting and other recruitment decisions are made on the basis of skills, competencies and experience demonstrated in the application and interview process. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made to support your application due to a disability or other condition please let us know.

No agencies or other recruitment services please.

2021 is shaping up to be a significant year for climate action. With major international climate talks planned for November and governments and businesses alike making big announcements, change is in the air.

Bioregional’s communications team is vital to ensuring that we play our full part in maximizing the opportunities of unprecedented environmental awareness and action, and helping set the world on a path to net zero emissions.

We are looking for a strategic communicator. Someone who can help us cut through the noise to reach our target audiences within the built environment, retail and local government sectors, and to lead our small but mighty communications team in raising our profile, promoting our services, and sharing our brilliant stories. Our aim: to show others that a better future is still within our grasp, and inspire them to take bold action now.

Responsibilities and experience required

Our Head of Communications oversees all communications and marketing activities. This includes working with our advisory teams to promote their services and expertise through digital communications and PR, overseeing a programme of events, and supporting our CEO to add our constructive voice to relevant policy debates.

They are also responsible for promoting wider use of our internationally recognised sustainability framework, One Planet Living®.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A strong track record of achievement in a communications, marketing or PR role
• Excellent writing and editing skills for a range of audiences
• A good working knowledge of a broad range of digital communications channels and tools
• Experience in leading teams, able to bring out the best in people
• Experience of working within a sustainability or purpose-led organisation
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
• A deep personal commitment to sustainability

About Bioregional

Bioregional has been winning awards and creating cutting-edge solutions to sustainability for over 25 years. Our ambition is simple. We want to inspire people to live happy, healthy lives within the natural limits of the planet, leaving space for wildlife and wilderness. We call this One Planet Living.

Bioregional is known for being an exceptionally friendly place to work, with a strong team culture that continues to thrive even during the pandemic.

Diversity and inclusion

Bioregional is committed to increasing diversity within our organisation, and the environmental sector as a whole. We welcome job applications from everyone, and treat all applications equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We expressly welcome applications from people of a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background.

More information

The post is permanent and full-time and is normally based at our offices at BedZED in South London, on the mainline Victoria and Thameslink train lines.

Salary: £49,000 to £55,000 depending on experience, plus 6% employer’s ethical pension contribution and 25 days of annual leave, rising by one day a year up to five years’ service.

Deadline for applications

9am, Monday 24 May 2021

We aim to hold interviews on either 3 or 4 June 2021. We regret that as we have limited resources, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

As the leading kidney patient support charity in the UK, Kidney Care UK provides practical, financial and emotional support for kidney patients and their families, and campaigns to improve kidney health and care services across the UK.

Following a period of significant transformation, the Charity has recently launched its new five-year strategy and is looking to continue its growth and development and take the organisation to the next level. It is looking for an inspirational leader to expand our growing fundraising, marketing and communication teams and provide the strategic thinking and ambition that we need to exceed our income, reach and awareness goals.

You will oversee the strategic, financial and operational management of the Charity’s fundraising, marketing and communication functions, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, support the Chief Executive in development of the Charity’s overall strategic direction going forward.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate, self-motivated and with excellent people management and interpersonal skills, capable of representing the Charity at all levels.  You will have a proactive, innovative and collaborative approach with the commitment and passion to deliver significant and sustainable change.

If you have the qualities, we are looking for and would like to play a central role in Kidney Care UK’s future, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Tina Seaton. If you would like to find out a little more about the charity and the role, to arrange an informal discussion with Paul Bristow, the Chief Executive, please contact Tina Seaton.

Applications will be reviewed as and when they are received, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st May 2021

Interview dates: Week commencing 14th June 2021

The Aga Khan Foundation UK, one of the world’s leading international development organisations, is looking to strengthen its communications, events, and outreach activities to ensure more of AKF’s key audiences engage with us in more ways than ever before. As such, AKF(UK) is looking to hire a creative and highly organised communications and events professional to help support these efforts.

The Events & Communications Officer will work with the Head of Communications to develop a variety of communications materials and deliver an exciting series of online and in-person events to engage and inform existing and new audiences about the work of the Aga Khan Foundation and broader Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The person in this role is expected to have experience of managing online and in-person events and developing visually engaging communications materials.

Events

• Support the development and delivery of high quality and professional online and in-person events in line with AKF (UK)’s strategy to position the Foundation as a thought leader in the international development space and introduce the Foundation to new audiences.

• Develop event briefs to share with key event participants and stakeholders to ensure they are well briefed on events and roles are clearly defined.

• Create and manage Zoom webinars for up to 500 people.

• Run practice sessions for Zoom webinars with speakers to reduce chances of technical issues during events.

• Handle invitations and manage pre-event logistics.

• Develop and design marketing materials for events.

• Ensure events section of the AKF(UK) website is kept up to date.

• Co-ordinate with the Aga Khan Centre events team to ensure rooms for in-person events are booked, serviced appropriately and run smoothly on the day.

• Manage post-event follow up, i.e. thanking participants, sharing requested information with attendees, and evaluation of events.

• Develop working relationships with the Aga Khan Centre, Aga Khan University and Institute of Ismaili Studies events teams to ensure knowledge and awareness of other Aga Khan Centre events and to ensure AKF events leverage these other institutions and vice versa.

• Update and maintain CRM tool and Mailchimp mailing lists and ensure they remain GDPR compliant.

• Update events calendar

Communications

• Support the Programmes & Partnerships team to create visually engaging communications products – briefs, presentations, social media etc - to share with existing or prospective donors, e.g. presentations and brochures.

• Create visually engaging social media content about the work of AKF and AKDN for multiple platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn using a variety of different tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and Canva.

• Schedule social media posts using Falcon scheduling software.

• Develop strong relationships with partner organisations who can help amplify the reach of AKF’s digital content.

• Create presentations using current style guidelines.

• Update existing and design new marketing materials.

• Design other products as needed.

Qualifications

• Events and/or communications qualifications desired.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in managing in-person and online (Zoom) events.

• Advanced skills in event registration tools (e.g. Eventbrite), Mailchimp and CRM tools

• Experience of developing high quality communications materials and knowledge of latest communication platforms, tools, trends and developments.

• Intermediate-advanced Powerpoint skills.

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite desired.

• Knowledge of the international development sector desired.

• Strong writing skills desired.

• Highly organised with strong logistical skills and proven consistent attention to detail.

• Capable of multi-tasking with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to problem solve.

Attributes & Interests

• Friendly and professional manner.

• Ability to work flexibly in terms of working hours in order to support and accommodate events.

• Respectful of diversity other people’s cultures, values, autonomy, and faiths.

• Emotional intelligence.

• Likes getting things done to deadlines and to a high professional standard.

• Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers and beneficiaries of the organisation

Communication is at the heart of all we do. Your role as Communications Manager will be to maintain and develop our communications and build on our successful campaigning activity. You will help increase awareness of records issues among stakeholders, policy makers and influence public policy which affects the sector.

The ARA is growing and its influence is significant. Your communication skills can take us to the next level. 

The Regional Marketing and Communications Manager helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by driving the awareness and saliency of the Guide Dogs brand in the North West region by leading the development and activation of central, regional and local integrated communications & digital plans.

The role communicates the strategy and work of Guide Dogs, engaging key audiences both externally and internally (including service users, volunteers, staff, and supporters) to strengthen the brand.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, and provide help to those with sight loss, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Proven experience of creation and implementation of communications and digital campaigns and projects to meet business objectives, with experience of targeting different audiences through media channels.
• Up to date with best practice and innovation in brand marketing, communications and digital
• Strong digital skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the third sector.
• Previous brand management experience.
• Previous experience of being a key spokesperson for a large organisation, both with the media and with other organisations.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system does have a time limit, we would advise you to complete your answers and copy and paste into the online form once finalised. Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Remember to refer to the attached job description and candidate pack for more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

Victorian Society

Communications, Media and Business Development Manager

• £27,000-£31,000, plus 5% pension contribution
• 25 days holiday, plus Christmas Eve to New Year's Day (inclusive) when the office is closed
• London based but remote working by arrangement
• Full-time

This is an exciting new role for someone looking to take the next step in their career and work closely with The Victorian Society’s new Director.  You will continue to develop our online events and media and social media presence. You will maintain our website, issue press releases and support the Director as required. Using insights from this work, you will create and implement a strategy to maximise our existing income streams and bring in new funding.

We are seeking someone with a track record of demonstrable success. While we do not necessarily expect expertise in all areas, you must be able to get up to speed with new tasks quickly. You should be proactive and able to work independently to solve problems but able to work collaboratively with the Director when required.

Please see our job description for more information.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter of no more than 2 pages explaining why you would be a good fit for the role and why you want to work for us   Applications close at 9am 4th May. We expect interviews to take place on the 21st May. 

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our People and Organisational Development team to be responsible for developing and delivering internal communications that empowers and engages our staff and Trustees with the goals, impact and strategic direction of the charity.

Key aspects of the role are to:

• Plan, write and broadcast regular, engaging and inspiring communications to our colleagues using the charity’s internal channels.
• Lead the management of our intranet and newsletter.
• Manage a programme of regular staff information sessions and impact events, giving colleagues the opportunity to learn more about the different areas of our work and celebrate our successes.
• Lead and execute the internal communication plans for all major charity campaigns and events.
• Input into the internal communications strategy taking responsibility for pursuing ideas and suggesting creative campaign approaches.
• Prepare resources, create presentations and brief speakers for regular all-staff meetings and other high-level briefings.
• To work collaboratively with all colleagues across the charity, offering guidance and support with any internal communications for their areas of work.

This role will be offered on 35 hours per week. However, we will consider offering the role on 28 hours per week if requested.

About you

With excellent writing, editing and proof reading skills across different communication channels and the ability to confidently present face to face as well as virtually, you will have hands on experience of using intranets and content management systems, for example Sharepoint, Yammer or Interact. You will have excellent organisational and project management skills and the resilience and ability to enjoy working, co-ordinating and implementing multiple projects and tasks.

You will be able to network with our people including staff, Trustees and our supporters and be confident when adapting your style to the audience, understanding how they react and respond to content. Above all you will have a can-do attitude, enjoy working as part of a team and have a compassionate approach to telling real-life stories and dealing with difficult and sometimes sensitive subject matter.

If this describes you, we would be interested to hear from you.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that currently Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home. Although the role is based in London the expectation is that once restrictions are eased we will follow a blended approach between office and home working. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Tuesday 4 May 2021 at 09:00am

Interview date Tuesday 11 May 2021 (Virtual)

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated and creative Communications + Events professional with a passion for charity storytelling to raise the profile and increase support of our work empowering refugees and people seeking asylum in Tyne + Wear.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of:

• strong written and digital skills creating original content across multiple platforms – website, social media, newsletters, press releases, organisational reports/literature
• handling press inquiries and securing media coverage with local/regional outlets
• organising successful and impactful internal and external events

They will have excellent organisational and communication skills and know how to work effectively and sensitively with beneficiaries when gathering case studies.

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that provides support to people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants in Tyne and Wear. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Parks for London is evolving into a Centre for Excellence to support London’s parks and green spaces and we are looking for a dynamic and pro-active Communications Officer to join our small team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop new approaches to championing green space, at a time when parks and green spaces are very much in the spotlight and to build on our existing work.

The role will involve leading the charity’s communications and engagement work. This will include developing an ambitious yet achievable communications and engagement strategy and refining and enhancing the charity’s brand.The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, able to communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences including under-represented communities and have experience in preparing and delivering effective strategies to drive action.

We are a small charity and the successful candidate will therefore work with all team members and will need to be a team player, ready and willing to respond and adapt to opportunities.

Job Title: Communications and Engagement Manager (Interim - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Salary: £31 - 35K pro rata

Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week, open to flexible working.

Location: Home-based (sites in South Wales, South Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire and Haringey)

We are working in partnership with ategi, an established charity currently undergoing a period of organisational transformation.  Ategi supports people to live their lives, providing services that are specific for the needs of the individual.  The organisation strives to ensure that the support and care delivered is of a high quality and meets the needs of the people they support across their three streams of work; Shared Lives, Supported Living and Visiting Support.

The charity is now seeking to appoint an experienced a Communications and Engagement Manager, on an interim basis.  The postholder will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s communications and marketing activities, ensuring more of its audiences and stakeholders engage with it than ever before.  Working closely with and reporting to the Head of Business Development, the postholder will develop organisation-wide communications and marketing materials and increase its digital presence, including overseeing the development of a new website, creating fresh new content for all digital channels and shaping ategi’s presence on social media.

The successful individual will demonstrate the following:

• 3+ years’ experience in communications, marketing and/or PR
• Excellent writing and content development skills, including producing and editing online video content
• Experience of developing high quality communications materials with a strong knowledge of the latest platforms, tools, trends and developments
• Experienced managing websites using CMS systems like Wordpress, social media and integrated marketing platforms and scheduling tools like Mailchimp and Hootsuite
• Experienced managing external agencies
• Experience of managing GDPR compliance
• Experience or interest in funding and bid development

We are seeking a proactive, and creative self-starter, with a passion for written and visual storytelling. The collaborative individual will have the ability to quickly identify areas to make improvements, work to deadlines and show commitment to the purpose and values of the organisation.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV, Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities and Diversity Monitoring Form to Adam Stacey, Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2832.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

Closing date for applications: 10 May 2021

Interviews with Charisma: no later than 13 May 2021
Interviews with Charity: w/c 17 May 2021