East European Resource Centre is looking for a driven Outreach and Communications Manager to develop and oversee a communications function in our charity.

Deadline: 12 November, 12 pm

Details how to submit an application are included in the job pack on our webiste (link attached).

You will develop and oversee the communications function of the EERC by developing a communications strategy and streamlined communications targeting diverse audiences.  You will practically support all work streams in developing user-friendly outreach materials for a range of audiences. You will plan for seamlessly incorporating of the individual giving in the communications strategy and line-managing Community Giving Coordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PR, communications or marketing professional who wants to have real impact on lives of disadvantaged and marginalised Eastern Europeans in London and Home Counties! You will be driven and an excellent communicatior working very well as a team-worker as this role is significantly interdependent on other roles in our charity.

We encourage candidates with lived experience of migrating from Central and Eastern Europe or Central European diaspora in the UK to apply for this position.

East European Resource Centre (EERC) is an independent charity that has been providing advice and support to disadvantaged Eastern European migrants since 1984. Since the 2004 / 2007 EU enlargement, our core user group comes from the accession countries. Our mission is supporting Eastern European migrants who experience poverty, exploitation and social exclusion in order to help them to make choices about their lives and realize their potential as equal members of communities. This position is an opportunity to help to reach those most in need of our work and by this promoting this mission further.

Social media whizz? Got a way with words? Stickler for detail? Do you love the challenge of communicating big issues to large, diverse audiences? Do you genuinely enjoy listening to supporters, not just talking to them? Do you want to tackle climate change head on? We should talk…

As our new digi comms assistant, you’ll support the digital outputs of our busy comms team. You’ll keep our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook followers engaged and inspired, growing the following there, as well as tipping your toe into TikTok, LinkedIn and any other online space it looks useful to be in. You’ll also respond to emails from supporters and help to write and publish mailouts, campaign materials and other digital content. 

You’ll work across all our campaigns - from tree planting to solar railways - offering you a chance to engage with a lot of different people, in a range of ways. You’ll be a central part of the communications team, but also work with fundraisers and campaigners. 

For years, we were a London-based organisation, but as a national charity which works across the UK we’re proud to have team members based in cities across the country and in rural areas too. We have a lovely office in Camden and once we can open it up again post-covid, you’d be very welcome to work from there. But if you want to be based somewhere else, we can connect online, as long as you don’t mind the odd trip to the big smoke (or an away-weekend tree planting in the countryside). 

Working with others in the Possible team, you’ll take a proactive approach to increasing and diversifying our audiences, finding new ways to talk about climate change with new people. You’ll also be invited to contribute to general marketing, media, outreach, fundraising and campaign strategy. And everyone at Possible chips in to make the tea, take out the bins and do the washing up (or the virtual office equivalents), so there’s that too.

Key responsibilities

• Be the first point of call for people contacting the organisation via our [email protected] email address, and make sure this is covered if you are away.

• Supported by others in the comms team, keep our social media accounts running, posting content and responding to supporter enquiries. 

• Support other members of the communications and fundraising teams in the drafting and publishing of mass mailout emails. 

• Support others in the comms team by researching, composing and publishing web materials. 

• Occasional support on other comms and campaigns work when needed (e.g. assisting at a tree-planting event). 

• As with everyone in the team, contribute to organisational strategy and campaign development.

About you:

To make our shortlist, you’ll need to:

• Be interested in energy and climate change - you don’t need a degree in the topic or have spent the last three years living in a tree as a committed activist, you just need to be able to show an interest. 

• Be excited about social media and have some experience of running social media accounts. You don't have to eat and breathe insta, but you'll be energised by coming up with creative content and experimenting with new social media tools and trends. 

• Be interested in campaign communications (again, you do not have to be an expert) - e.g. you should read the sorts of emails and social media content NGOs produce, and be excited and critical about it. 

• Have some writing experience with a lively, clear and inspiring style. If it's in a campaigning context, that’d be great, but we're interested in other experience you might have too.

• Be a stickler for detail, able to check your own and other people’s work for errors or inconsistencies. 

If wouldn’t hurt if you had some of this too (but don’t worry if you don’t, we can train you up):

• Experience of Facebook analytics, Google analytics, and/or Facebook advertising.

• Some basic coding skills - you don’t need to dream in Drupal, but you shouldn’t be scared of the odd HTML tag.

• Experience of Engaging Networks or equivalent CRM.

• Knowledge of climate change communications, public engagement with science and engineering, and/or the UK energy system. 

About Possible

Here at Possible, we have a vision for a low carbon Britain that has been built by and belongs to everybody.

To get there, we dream up projects, build tools and spread success stories to make sure everyone has the help and inspiration they need to play a role in tackling climate change. Our work cuts carbon, but because we work on cultural as well as technical levels, we get people talking about climate change action too. We want our projects to be positively infectious, so it is always about more than just a solar panel here, or an LED there - it’s about groups of people working together to change the world.

Our values: 

Inclusivity, trust and respect, creativity, shared ambition, positivity, caring and kindness, integrity and openness. 

These aren’t just buzzwords to make us feel warm and fuzzy, they are what guide our actions and our organisational culture. Away-days help to keep these values alive and we work together to keep our team as supported, empowered and cared for as possible. We’re run by a team of directors rather than one single CEO, and we’re committed to reducing hierarchy wherever possible.

We are committed to supporting people with marginalised identities who are under-represented in our organisation. If you have any questions about the job or how we do things at Possible before you apply, email the contact in the application pack on our website - and we'll arrange a phone call.

Workplace benefits include:

• 25 days paid holiday pro rata (+ bank holidays and three days at Christmas)

• Flexible working

• Paid volunteer leave

• Bike to work scheme

• Paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel 

• Childcare vouchers

• Good maternity and paternity leave

• Employer pension contribution

• Access to complementary Headspace account (mindfulness and meditation app)

• Access to our workplace employee assistance programme, including free counselling sessions and financial advice

Apply via our website.

About BSR

We are a membership organisation which brings together expertise from across the rheumatology profession, harnessing a wide variety of experience and skills to ensure we are supporting our members to the very best of our combined ability.  Our mission is to support members to deliver the best care at all stages of the rheumatology care pathway, focusing on communication, transparency and collaboration.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Executive in our Education department.  We would love to hear from you if you have a passion for all things education, are self-motivated and ready to get stuck in.  You need to be well organised, confident and outgoing, and be able to spot opportunities for improvement in the delivery of our Education programmes.  You must also be confident learning and using IT and online systems, and be able to write engaging copy, whether in 280 characters, a blog or an email.  This is a great role in a friendly organisation, so we look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply: Application is by a CV and supporting letter which must be sent in Word format, please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit this.

The deadline to receive applications is midnight on Friday, 13th November. Interviews will take place on 19th and 20th November and will most likely be virtual. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and feedback on unsuccessful applications cannot be given.

Recruitment agencies are asked not to contact BSR for this role.

BSR particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment free of all of the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all BSR employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

BSR is an Investors in People-accredited organisation, committed to the continuous professional development of our employees.

Do you have the passion, drive and commitment to deliver inspiring and unique event experiences?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced events manager to join our dynamic team at the World Hepatitis Alliance to deliver a high-profile global event. We are a small but ambitious not-for-profit organisation looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with experience in managing a similar large-scale event.

Brief description of the event

The World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) is a unique global conference which is focused on public health and provides a platform for the hepatitis community to share ideas, experiences and best practices to drive progress forward to make the elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030 a reality. It is scheduled to take place in late 2021 and will build on the success of the previous two summits which were held in Scotland (2015) and Brazil (2017).  WHS 2021 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand but in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will be delivered in a hybrid event with both face-to-face and online components. As such we are looking for someone who is confident in delivering this new format in order to provide an innovative experience for delegates.

Terms: Fixed contract for 12 months (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to: Head of Programmes

Location: Central London (currently operating on a work-from-home basis)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year. Pension contribution of up to 5% of qualifying earnings.

Main purpose and scope

The events manager is responsible for the planning and delivery of the third World Hepatitis Summit. The Summit is a four-day international conference and capacity building event. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the event. A professional conference organiser (PCO) will be contracted to provide additional administrative support.

Duties and key responsibilities

· End-to-end event management, including detailed delivery planning and comprehensive risk assessments

· Be the point of contact for all committees and other relevant stakeholders involved with WHS 2021 and maintain good working relationships will all concerned

· Organise, chair and facilitate meetings as required, distribute actions logs and conduct follow-up

· Manage suppliers to ensure delivery on time, to budget and to specification

· Report regularly on progress

· Lead post-event evaluations to measure the success, learnings and results of WHS 2021

· Report monthly on event income and expenditure and revise event plans and budgets when required

· Be the first point of contact within WHA for any enquires relating to WHS 2021

· Support the CEO, Head of Programmes and other members of the team in fundraising for WHS 2021

· Work with the communications team to promote and publicise WHS 2021

This job description does not form part of the contract and may be amended to suit the changing needs of the event and the organization.

Personal specification

Experience

· Proven experience working in an event manager role - developing and delivering large scale conferences, from inception to delivery

· Experience delivering virtual events through online events platforms

· Experience delivering international events (preferable)

· Experience working for a membership organisation or in the not-for-profit sector

· Experience working in cross functional teams

Skills and ability

· Confident communicating with people from different cultural backgrounds and from all levels

· Ability to focus on multiple tasks at the same time

· Ability to manage workloads to meet tight deadlines

· Ability to work well under pressure

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

· Proactive attitude to problem solving

· Creative and innovative

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to travel overseas as required

WHA are currently operating on a work-from-home basis.

The World Hepatitis Alliance actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusivity within the organisation and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

This new role in Wakehurst’s Marketing & Strategic Communications team will be crucial in building Wakehurst’s reputation, driving visitation and membership growth, and creating an engaged stakeholder network in support of Wakehurst’s ambitious future development plans. Through a mix of communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement methodologies, the Strategic Communications Manager will ensure that all communications is strategic and goal-driven, whilst inspiring a culture of storytelling that means Wakehurst’s diverse offer is fully represented to its audiences. 

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is the world leader in plant science and conservation, with two leading visitor attractions: Kew Gardens and Wakehurst.

Wakehurst is Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex and one of the South East’s leading visitor destinations. It is nationally significant for its over 500 acres of inspirational gardens, temperate woodlands, a nature reserve, and a vibrant programme of public events and education. It is also home to the Millennium Seed Bank, the leading global wild-seed conservation project.

 A strong writer with a nose for a good story, our ideal candidate will have significant experience working in a PR or communications role at management level. They will have an aptitude for forward planning and be able to balance a strategic view with fast-paced, hands on delivery. Adept at managing diverse agendas, they will thrive working on complex projects with multiple stakeholders and bring a spirit of innovation to the team.

Experience managing events such as press launches and fundraising events for a range of different stakeholders, would be highly desirable. The role may suit someone with experience working for a cause-led, cultural or visitor attraction.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as a cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 01/11/2020

Interviews are planned for w/c 16th and 23rd November

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please. 

ISA has a small team of staff working to support the Heads of over 500 independent schools. Our schools are diverse and often challenge the common stereotype of what an independent school is like. We are looking for a Media and Communications Officer to join our team for a fixed-term contract to help articulate both the work that we do to support ISA Heads and the dynamic and exciting nature of the schools themselves.

Salary range: £19,985 – £23,276; plus 6% pension contribution. Possibility of part time.
Contract: The post is temporary (fixed term, extended by agreement) and subject to checks that include the right to work in the UK.
Effective: January 2021 (or as soon as possible)
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break), normally 9.00 – 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, plus other hours essential for the successful operation of the role; flexibility is expected, including occasional weekend working. Flexible working may be considered
Holiday entitlement: 25 days per annum, plus public and bank holidays. Holidays must be taken outside of published school term times.
Location: Remote working. While not necessary, it may be possible to work part of the contract from our office in Great Chesterford (Essex/Cambridge border).

Closing date for applications: 18 November 2020
Interviews will be held online w/c 30 November 2020
Full details are available on our website.

Application process: Applications must include a covering letter, not just a CV.

Core Duties (summary only):

• Handling media enquiries in consultation with the CEO
• Responsibility for producing the ISA Journal, our inhouse magazine produced three times a year with a readership across ISA member schools
• Oversight of the ISA website
• Responsibility for internal communications with ISA Members including a monthly email newsletter
• Support for our online discussion forum for ISA Headteachers
• Responsibility with other ISA staff for our different social media channels
• Liaise and develop relations with communications officers in other independent school associations
• Advising on the development of an ISA communications strategy
• Other related duties and responsibilities as reasonably directed by the CEO

Person Specification and Skills-base:

ISA seeks to appoint a person with dynamism and flair who will uphold our values and gain reward from working with a wide range of schools and pupils across the country. Good communication and excellent organisational skills are essential. ISA is a national charity and we place the service of our Members (Heads and their schools) before anything else. So in liaising with schools, suppliers, sponsors, media contacts and other stakeholders at a senior level, and in writing website content and other copy, you need to be skilled in both written and spoken English, particularly for a high-stakes audience.

You may have a successful track record of working in PR, marketing, communications, the media, or in schools, or have experience of working or qualification in a related field. You will be suitably qualified and be able to utilize very high-level skills in both written and spoken English. You will be a confident user of computers. You will possess strong administrative and organizational skills and have some understanding of work with children and young people.

You will have high standards of personal integrity, be able to manage your own time responsibly and meet important deadlines, and not be shy of hands-on work in support of other colleagues.

Please note: This job description reflects the core activities of the role and as the Association and the post-holder develop, there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties. It is expected that the post-holder will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work and be willing to participate in appropriate training.

Summary of Terms and Conditions of Service:

This appointment is made under the agreed Terms and Conditions of Service for ISA staff.

ISA staff are currently working from home where possible due to the Government’s advice on COVID-19. Should it become possible to do so, and safe to do so, we will return to work from our offices in Great Chesterford on the Essex/Cambridgeshire border. If this occurs during the fixed term of this contract, the postholder will be welcome to work from the office, although if they are located too far from the office they will be able to continue working from home. If ISA is able to safely resume its programme of in-person conferences the postholder may be required to support these events at various offsite venues, occasionally requiring overnight stays.

ISA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and those associated with the Association to share this commitment. Please note that this post will require the satisfactory completion of all pre-appointment checks, including the right to work in the UK, and given the nature of our work in support of schools, may require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (Criminal Records Bureau) check.

Application process:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please send your CV and brief letter of application (stating how your experience or qualifications equip you for the role as outlined above) electronically (not hard copy) to Karen Goddard by 18 November 2020. Please clearly indicate any current contractual notice period and your earliest starting date. Please include the full names, job titles and contact details (including email) of two appropriate professional referees (personal referees not accepted).

ISA reserves the right to interview and appoint at any time.

Interviews will be held in the week of 30 November 2020 and will be online.

Visionary is a UK wide membership organisation for local independent charities that support blind and partially sighted people. We provide a wide range of support to enable our members to be the best they can be - visit our website for more details on what we do or ask one of our members!

All Visionary posts are UK wide and full time. We are a home-based team with frequent travel and overnight stays (obviously not just now!). 

You will be an experienced communicator, resilient, curious, open to change, creative and innovative - with an eye for detail.

Please note that this in not an entry level job – so, before applying please check your current experience in relation to what we are looking for.  To find out more visit our website.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 2 November

Interviews: 9 and 10 November  

We hope the successful candidate will be able to join our (virtual) annual flagship conference on 18/19/20 November for at least some of the time!

Good luck!

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is one of the UK's leading marine conservation and campaigning charities. Our mission is simple: to Create Ocean Activists Everywhere. Our projects and campaigns inspire, unite and empower individuals and communities to take action to protect our ocean, beaches, waves and wildlife. Our vision, Thriving Ocean, Thriving People, is about connecting all humans to the ocean and creating communities of people who want to make real change happen. We support and empower people to campaign together as the authentic voice of the ocean.

The organisation was founded in 1990 and became a charity in 2013. The charity is made up of a board of 11 trustees, an executive team of 21, 200+ Regional Reps and over 100,000 active volunteers around the UK. The charity also founded and runs the only marine conservation All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster – the Ocean Conservation APPG, bringing together a collaborative voice for ocean in Westminster.

The charity has recently confirmed the Patronage of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and 2020 sees the start of the new decade and an opportunity for the charity to reflect on a 30 year legacy of high-impact environmental campaigning, and look forward to further establish itself as one of the most authentic and trusted voices in marine conservation. The year marks the start of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration which provides us with a powerful external frame to continue to develop and deliver our campaigns. In 2020, we will begin a decade devoted to the ocean, redoubling our efforts to mobilise volunteers, collect citizen science, influence legislation and diversify our campaign efforts. We will develop clear goals and a roadmap of campaigns to protect the ocean.

The latest annual report and accounts can be accessed through the Charity Commission.

Community and Values

The ever-growing SAS community believes in staying connected with the ocean. To strengthen this bond, we live by four core values, which matter deep down, to us all.

• Open: Together, we’re passionate, down to earth campaigners, born out of the community, with a deep unrelenting love of the ocean. We believe in building diverse, inclusive and active communities.
• Dynamic: We are dynamic, radical, active, energetic doers and campaigners. From the beaches to the front benches, we bring people together, empowering them to get stuck in and make real change happen.
• Authentic: We are human, doing our best. When we don’t get things right, we learn from it. We believe in authenticity. You can’t fake trust. We are deeply connected to and motivated by the ocean.
• Creative: We are creative and entrepreneurial. We move fast, think far and believe the future is bright. From our humble home, we make waves (of all shapes and sizes) to improve our greatest gift. A healthy ocean = a healthy society.

The Role and Opportunity

Proactive communication is the most important driver of our campaign impact, positioning, audience acquisition and fundraising potential.

We need someone with an eye for an ocean story, has their finger on the pulse of environmental stories, knows the pace of a breaking story, and can plan and deliver a campaign with precision. Someone who brings their instinctive understanding and technical experience of communications to enhance our high impact campaigns to protect the ocean.

You will have a strong appreciation of grassroots movements and the convening power of ‘open environmental campaign brands’ in delivering impact and change, whilst maintaining brand authenticity and cohesion. You will know how to position an organisation at a national and international level.

We need an energetic, committed and strategic individual, with great experience of turning communications strategy into real impact.

We are a small, agile team with the ability to deliver big and you will need to be collaborative, inspirational and decisive. You will be skilled at empowering teams to create and deliver consistently bold and brilliant content efficiently in house. We are a practical charity, and you will be able to roll up your sleeves, write, create content and work on tight timeframes, capacity and budgets.

You will have a strong appreciation for the platforms and systems that can support taking our communication offer to the next level and you will help identify and implement these as needed.

Importantly, you will understand how digital tools can help influence the debate to bring about change and grow our supporter base. You will have a strong grasp of environmental issues, spot opportunities, and understand how to engage and mobilise new audiences at this crucial time for our environment.

This new role with the charity will be both strategic and hands on, delivering trackable and meaningful uplift on a powerful existing communications ecosystem. The main responsibilities are outlined below but this is not a definitive list and it will change and evolve over time.

Responsibilities

General

• Review and map the SAS communications ecosystem and network;
• Lead the development and implementation of SAS’s communications (& marketing) strategy;
• Oversee digital comms ecosystem – E-newsletters, website, social media platforms;
• Grow our audience share and brand awareness;
• Line manage the Digital Communications Officer;
• Provide dotted-line communication management and support across the team;
• Support the CEO to appoint and manage a PR agency;
• Ensure our campaigns are aligned with external communication opportunities;
• Manage the budget and forecasting for marketing and communications;
• Develop an ambassador’s programme.

Brand Management

• Oversee all aspects of the SAS brand including copywriting; image & film management; IP; events, office and physical spaces; partnerships;
• Create and implement a consistent tone of voice and brand representation;
• Work with the campaigns team and CEO on M&C Saatchi (pro bono) annual flagship campaign.

Communications and Public Relations

• Lead the re-development of the SAS website and ensure that it is properly maintained by the heads of each department;
• Support the campaigns team and curate communications for major campaign launches and community activations;

• Curate, manage and cultivate social media platforms and audiences - Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; LinkedIn; Wikipedia;
• PR – Work alongside PR agency. Proactive and reactive news responses; planning; press releases and sell-in; media relationships; media monitoring and reporting; inbound enquiries; supporting CEO voice;
• Media Training - supporting the team to excel in representing the charity (from copywriting to media appearances);
• Track, monitor and communicate our reach and impact.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To adopt a positive approach to personal and professional development;
• To be aware of, and act on, relevant governance responsibilities and requirements as an employee of SAS and adhere to these wherever you are working;
• To maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at SAS;
• To work with the broader SAS team and to perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post;
• To demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.

Personal Specification

• Thrives in a fast-paced campaigning environment and has flexibility and agility in approach where necessary;
• Ideally has experience of working both agency and client side;
• Ideally has experience of campaigning within the charity sector;
• An agile, flexible leader able to inspire others to act;
• Develops open and collaborative relationships, able to delegate and empower;
• Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills;
• Deals with conflict and pressure maturely and rationally;
• Experienced in dealing with hostile audiences and firefighting digital attacks;

• Works positively to address challenging personal and organisational goals, taking responsibility for resolving problems;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Adept at engaging a variety of cross-sectorial stakeholders and managing diverse relationships.

Knowledge and Passion for the Cause

• Is passionate about marine conservation and the wider environment;
• Fully supports the aims and objectives of the charity;
• Understands the critical role the ocean plays in current environmental challenges;
• Committed to supporting investigative work, empowering ocean activists in action and movement building.

Surfers Against Sewage values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Role:  An exciting new communications role, putting into action our communications strategy both for Bridge 5 Mill and in the lead up to and delivery of our Community Shares Campaign for the Kindling Farm.

Background

We are at a challenging and exciting time in the life of our organisations and there has never been a more important time for us to communicate our vision, the opportunities we have to offer and the ways people can get involved. We are looking for someone with the experience, skills and energy to help us do that.

The Fairfield Group is a pioneering family of organisations based in Greater Manchester and promoting ecological and social justice through a number of activities and projects. Fairfield Environment Trust (FET) is the umbrella organisation, a registered charity that owns three delivery bodies: the Kindling Trust, Bridge 5 Mill and Fairfield Environmental Services (Fairfield Recycling). Each subsidiary focuses on a different aspect of FET’s objectives. This post would specifically focus on Bridge 5 Mill and The Kindling Trust.

Bridge 5 Mill is Manchester's first centre for sustainable living. We provide offices for a range of amazing tenants who share our vision and, we are a thriving centre and venue for many events and activities.

The Kindling Trust works to create a fairer, more sustainable society, starting with the food system. Over the last 13 years, Kindling have established and run a series of practical projects to engage people in sustainable food and farming. The next exciting stage of our development is to establish a pioneering agroforestry farm on 100 acres close to Manchester.

Six months ago, as for many organisations, our situation changed radically. We had to close Bridge 5 Mill to events and Kindling had to focus all of its resources on delivering our immediate work and, understandably in these uncertain times, some our staff moved on to new adventures. However, with our combined resources we have created a new role that we are very excited about and think works really well across the two organisations. We are looking for someone to work with us and lead on the communications strategy and implementation for our two organisations.

At Bridge 5 Mill, this role will promote our friendly, beautiful and ecologically sustainable building as a great office space and events venue. For the Kindling Trust the role will be to work with us in the lead up to and delivery of our very exciting Community Shares Campaign for our agroforestry farm.

Job Description:

Main Duties:

Bridge 5 Mill Communications Role

To develop and improve our marketing and communications resources, including:

• Improving signage, displays etc. to enhance the Mill’s appeal and functionality.
• Developing clear and professional documentation such as vacant office details, tenancy agreements and tenant handbook.
• Developing marketing and publicity materials.
• Developing a strategy to promote Bridge 5 Mill across social media platforms, including; Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

To assist the Board of Directors to rebuild, maintain and maximise income from renting empty office space and room hirers by:

• Generating content (photos, text and video) for use in publicity material and on social media, involving the Mill’s facilities, activities, events and work of our tenants.
• Ensuring the content of Bridge 5 Mill marketing and publicity and social media activity promotes Bridge 5 Mill as a unique, professional and inspiring events venue and office space.
• Ensuring all content is in line with Bridge 5 Mill and Fairfield Environment Trust policies (including; FET aims and objectives and Bridge 5 Mill equalities and sustainable procurement policies).
• Distributing publicity, posters and flyers for Bridge 5 Mill, and organised or co-promoted events.
• Working with hire customers of Bridge 5 Mill, tenants, partner organisations and individuals to promote their events and projects across social media, and to support the aims and objectives of Bridge 5 Mill.

Kindling Trust Communications Role

To support the Board of Directors with the promotion of the Kindling Trust, its partners and the Kindling Farm’s Community Shares Campaign.

The following tasks being carried out in the next few months:

• Printing promotional materials (e.g. business cards, leaflets, T-Shirts, newsletter, the community shares prospectus and materials for our sister co-op Veg Box People).
• Getting our vans wrapped (Kindling, Veg Box People and Manchester Veg People).
• Organising stall materials and props including banners and pull ups.
• Editing existing video footage to create a series of shorts
• Improving the signage for our Woodbank Community Food Hub project

The role will also involve a number of regular tasks including:

• Co-ordinating the content for our E-news.
• Distributing the monthly E-news.
• Writing or co-ordinating content for our website, including a ‘Latest News’ once a fortnight.
• Promoting of our activities and events through social media.

Additionally this role will promote our Kindling Farm Community Shares Campaign, working with the Kindling team to:

• Organise a programme of talks to local groups, regional and national events etc. leading up to and during the campaign.
• Organise stalls at relevant events.
• Promote the campaign through social media (including the video shorts created).

General responsibilities of this post

• Reporting progress to the Fairfield Environment Trust’s Board of Trustees.
• Reflecting the Fairfield Group’s vision and principles, strategy and policies at all times.
• Be aware of and complying with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Fulfilling such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time.
• Working with the Fairfield Group Finance Worker to manage the communications budget.

We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant.

We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to three people a day.

But we won’t stop there. We want to be there for everyone who needs a transplant; from finding a match, through every step of a patient’s transplant journey. And together we can reach the remarkable day when we can save the lives of everyone with blood cancer.

And now we want you to join our lifesaving team. We are looking for a Head of Communications to join our Engagement Division as part of our Engagement Leadership Group.   

Title: Head of Communications

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience (inclusive London Weighting)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Initially flexible working, normal base Anthony Nolan Head Office (flexible working location will be considered)

As Head of Communications, you will be an accomplished communications leader, taking a strategic approach to communications, both externally and internally and deliver against a fame agenda.  You will build a plan, relationships and ensure that we drive the narrative to our audiences and also are quick to respond to a changing landscape across the whole gamut of our activity, from Fundraising and Register Recruitment to our Research and B2B activity with Transplant Centres, Cell & Gene Therapies and our critical Patient Services work. 

You will lead a committed and award-winning team, championing best practice communications to enable us to create cut through with audiences in support of our lifesaving work. 

You’ll have the skills to drive delivery and work effectively with stakeholders in the pursuit of excellence.  You’ll be a strong communicator and influencer able to enthuse and bring people with you on this ambitious journey; it’s going to be an exciting one!

Benefits:

Financial

• Pension (employer 6% when you contribute 6% or more),
• Travel Insurance
• Interest free Travel Loan
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Wellbeing & Health

• 27 days annual leave in addition to normal public holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Hotline
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gymflex

Family Friendly

• Paid dependents leave
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Flexible start/finish times (role dependent)

And more! (full list of benefits available on website)

Anthony Nolan is an equal opportunities & living wage accredited employer. 

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. 

You may have experience of the following: Communications, Comms, Creative, Third Sector, Voluntary Sector, Management,  Not for Profit, NFP etc 

This an exciting opportunity to join Prospectus, a registered B-Corp and the leading not for profit sector recruitment company on a 12 month contract as our Marketing and Communications Manager. You will support our team to engage candidates and clients across a range of channels and specialisms, reinforce our brand values and position Prospectus as the recruiter of choice in the sector.

Marketing and Communications Manager

£40,000 pro rata

4-5 days per week

London or home-based - occasional travel to London office

12 month contract

About us

Our impact is through people. We partner with the not for profit sector in the UK and globally to engage, source and appoint diverse talent at all levels. All of our team work on a non-commission salary basis which creates a real team environment where everyone supports each others success. Everything we do is underpinned by our values of Collaboration, Community and Trust. We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation, adhering to the B-Corp standards covering social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We positively welcome applications from disabled candidates, People of Colour (POC) and from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates - a more diverse and creative team helps us to be impactful.

About the role

Working closely with our Senior Management Team, you will deliver a programme of content and events across e-marketing, events, social media and podcasts. This will include a set programme of content a well as identifying new opportunities to engage our candidates and clients and reinforce the brand of Prospectus. Amplifying voices from diverse backgrounds will be at the heart of your approach.

This is a standalone position but works closely with one of our Managing Directors. You will work across all of our divisions and this is a role where you will be involved in direct delivery as well as idea generation. You will be comfortable with data - using it to both understand success and inform future strategy.

Ultimately, we hope that over the 12 months contract you will be able to challenge us and help shape the direction, strategy and future success of the marketing and comms function at Prospectus.

About you

You might have experience in the commercial sector or not for profit sector - what is important is your ability to understand our position and opportunities for our brand in the marketplace Experience of working in a communications and marketing environment and contributing to an organisation's communications strategy. Experience of producing communications materials in a variety of mediums and for a variety of audiences.

What we offer

Annual leave allowance for full time staff is 23 days plus statutory holidays - the period from Christmas to New Year is gifted as additional vacation (non contractual)

Access to Worklife Employee Assistance Programme

Pension fund with matched company contribution

6 days volunteering in company time

Employee 'perk service' - discounts across retail, restaurants and entertainment venues

How to apply

You can find out more about this role via the Prospectus website where you can download the full job description. To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter (2 page max) explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: 8th November

1st stage interview: w/c 18th November

2nd stage interview: w/c 23rd November

Communications Officer, London with remote working

£28.5k depending on experience, plus generous benefits

Medical research has never been more important.

The wellbeing of billions of people across the world depends on continual medical advances across all areas of health. And this challenge needs immense support, innovation and persistence.

Although scientists have tackled many diseases and conditions that affect human health, there are still areas of medical need that receive little or no support. That’s where we step in.

Funding research is our sole purpose. As the charitable foundation of the Medical Research Council (MRC), we are inspired by the responsibility and independence that our donated income gives us. We are guided by the wealth of expertise available to us and are bold and ambitious in the science we choose to support. We fund and support the most promising new medical research, wherever we discover great opportunities that are not being pursued.

Our current research priorities are the threat of drug-resistant infections, adolescent mental health and pain research. These are key public health challenges requiring ground-breaking ideas from some of the UK’s leading scientists.

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our small but expanding team in our central London offices.

Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you will play a crucial role in telling the story of the Foundation, and that of the ground-breaking research and researchers we support. Your work will inspire potential supporters to help us fund even more cutting-edge medical research and attract funding applications from emerging research leaders.

Working three days a week for the Foundation, the other two days will be split evenly between two of our linked charities: the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF).

GACD is an alliance of international public funding agencies, which supports research activities intended to improve the prevention and treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory problems, cancers and mental health issues. Their work focuses on the needs of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and key vulnerable populations, where 80 per cent of deaths from chronic diseases occur.

AREF was established by the Medical Research Foundation in 2015, with the mission of improving the quality and impact of health research in Africa – by nurturing African-led research in and for the region. AREF’s vision is to grow a community of African researchers working in Africa, who lead world-class research that benefits patients, populations, policy makers and practitioners.

You will support the delivery and growth of proactive communications programmes across all three organisations, with the shared purpose of building their respective identities, reputations and profiles.

Who you are 

We need the very best people to help deliver our vision of advancing medical research, improving human health and changing people’s lives. We are inspired by our work and we will be looking for this in you too. Our team is proud to work for the Medical Research Foundation. We are ambitious for the Foundation and for ourselves. We are approachable – providing advice to everyone and explaining our work. We are dedicated and committed to achieving the most for our donors and our researchers.  And we are involved – constantly looking for new ways to engage and improve.

What you can bring to the role

You will have experience of communications in a health or science-focused organisation, supporting communications strategies across a range of channels, including traditional and social media. You will also have experience of producing creative communications content for a range of audiences, including translating complex scientific information for non-scientific audiences.

You are able to communicate clearly with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders. You work in an organised manner and have the ability to respond flexibly and positively to unexpected changes or demands. You have a strong grasp of digital media, including photoshop, social media management software and Google Analytics.

Our offer:

• A salary c. £28.5k, dependant on experience.
• Annual pay award, performance award scheme and other rewards.
• Generous pension contribution, with no qualifying period.
• 30 days annual leave each year, plus public holidays.
• 36 hour working week, usually worked over 5 days.
• Flexi-time system and core working hours of 10am to 4pm.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Other health-related benefits.
• An opportunity to make a difference to human health.
• Fantastic colleagues.

How to apply

• Provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, membership of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• Provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification.  The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process. Please note that CVs without a supporting statement will not be considered.
• Complete the equal opportunities monitoring and declaration form.
• Let us know if you are not able to make any of the assessment or interview dates (the pre-arranged dates can be found in the recruitment pack).

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring form are attached as separate documents.

Note that applicants who are invited to interview will be asked to demonstrate their right to live and work on a permanent/indefinite basis in the UK at the time of applying.

Closing date: 5 November 2020 at 9:00am

Interview date: 24 November 2020

Shaping Our Lives - Communications Officer

Home-based

£27,000 per annum (£16,200 pro rata for 3 days a week/21 hours per week between Monday to Friday)

Permanent, part-time

Job description

Shaping Our Lives are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced Communications Officer to help us transform. You will need a year's experience (paid or voluntary) of all aspects of the communications mix. 

Our new Communications officer will be critical to the future growth of Shaping Our Lives. They will ensure we maintain a strong national profile with a range of audiences and a close working relationship with our network members. The successful applicant will need:

• The ability to plan effective short and long campaigns,
• experience of writing and managing website content,
• a strong understanding of the role and application of social media,
• and an ability to be both proactive and reactive to opportunities.

The post holder must also be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge about working inclusively and accessibly.  An understanding of the culture and ethos of a small user-led organisation would be an advantage.

About Shaping Our Lives

Shaping Our Lives is embarking on an exciting period of growth. We have received a four year grant to expand our services, transform our identity and  raise the profile of our work. We are a user-led organisation that hosts a national network of user-led groups, service users and disabled people. We specialise in user-led research and inclusive involvement practice ensuring that diverse and excluded communities are represented in the policy making, planning and delivery of health and social care services.

Our vision is a society in which everyone has equal life chances and support for independent living. A society which prioritises inclusion.

Further details

Benefits: 3% Employer contribution to pension and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and proof of right to work in the UK.

Please read the attached document containing the Job Description and Person Specification and then complete the attached Application Form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 30th October 2020 at 11:30pm.

Interviews will be held remotely for all if Covid19 is still a risk. We are aware that remote interviews are easier for some people, but not for others, so we will try to accommodate a preference to be interviewed in person if Covid19 is no longer a risk. Interviews will be in the week commencing 16th November 2020.

Shaping Our Lives is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people from diverse and often excluded communities.

Thank you for your interest in Shaping Our Lives.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Head of Communications

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (with a view to extend),

Full -time, 40 hours/week, London-based

Salary: £30,323 - £33,257 per annum (inc. London Allowance)

STOP THE TRAFFIK (STT) is a global organisation that has pioneered a systemic solution to disrupt human trafficking using an intelligence led, technology driven model.

STT is a unique group of highly motivated individuals with roles that transcend multiple sectors such as business, intelligence analysis, community activism, creative campaigns and digital communications. We are now looking for a dedicated Head of Communications to help us achieve our vision of disrupting human trafficking.

The purpose of this role is to raise the profile and impact of STT’s work and to lead the communications delivery across the organisation. This will involve high quality digital and offline content, a strong brand and message and by equipping the global movement to be active story tellers of our work.  As a member of the STT Executive Team you will need to display exceptional leadership, be relational both internally and externally and have a flair for building a strong organisational profile.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing an integrated strategic communications plan ensuring audience reach
• Digital and social content planning
• Leading the strategic thinking and planning and overseeing the development of our global paid social awareness campaigns
• Leveraging our current vision, mission and values to develop key messaging
• Identifying and managing effective pro-bono relationships

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be strategic – build on and implement a communications strategy that pushes boundaries
• Be a creative thinker - design integrated campaigns that resonate with STT supporters
• Be relational - with senior stakeholders, pro-bono sponsors and team members
• Be highly organised, yet maintain a flexible and adaptable working style to meet the needs of a small, yet highly ambitious and fast paced organisation
• Be knowledgeable on and connected with a wide spectrum of broadcast, print, online and social media influencers and journalists (Desired)

This is a full-time role within the STOP THE TRAFFIK team.  In return you will be rewarded by working with a supportive and friendly team, working on an interesting high profile, global issue, conveniently based in our Central London office.

CVs alone will not be accepted.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9:00am Monday 9th November 2020

Interviews:  16th & 17th November (possibly online or in person).