Are you concerned about the climate emergency affecting our planet? Are you passionate about using your communications skills to work for a more just world? Do you believe in the power of faith-based organisations to inspire people to work for social justice?

We are looking for a talented Communications and Campaigns Officer to join our small but dynamic team to help deliver our exciting strategy and to raise awareness of our campaigns.

You will have a passion for social justice, proven media and communications skills and a strong desire to help drive social change and campaign relentlessly for a better world.

We are Jesuit Missions - the international mission and development office of the Jesuits in Britain - and part of the worldwide Roman Catholic religious order known as the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits. For over 50 years, JM has accompanied poor communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We also work to challenge the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice in partnership with local partners in the Global South by running campaigns in the UK in support of change.

The role is varied and challenging, but a great opportunity to develop your skills and abilities.

You’ll lead in the delivery of our communications strategy and be heavily involved in our campaigns around climate change and ethical investment.

Ideally, you will have:

• worked in a press office / PR environment 
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• great copy writing ability and up-to-date digital skills to optimise our website / social media
• a demonstrable interest in International Development
• an understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and/or the Jesuits
• the energy and ideas to organise campaigns which engage our existing supporters and attract new ones

The role is based in our office in Wimbledon, south London although some flexibility is required in light of the situation with COVID-19.

If this fires your passion and you'd like to apply, or find out more, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Please send an up-to-date CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria set out in the job description. Please include the names and contact details of two referees one of whom should be your latest employer. References will not be taken up without the candidate’s permission.

See attached Job description for more details.

The John Muir Trust is looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join its team and play a key role in how the Trust communicates its vision for the UK’s wild places.

The role requires someone with an understanding and experience of the full marketing mix and the ability to support and manage a small but talented in-house team and external agencies to deliver communications activity to a high level against clear targets. 

The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of marketing and communications activity across the United Kingdom working closely with and providing advice to all colleagues including fundraising, advocacy, engagement and land operations roles within the Trust.

This post is to be based at the Trust's head office in Pitlochry, but owing to Covid-19 it is expected that homeworking will be required during 2020.

For full details and to apply, click the link to the John Muir Trust website.

Can you communicate information in a clear and compelling way?  Do you love using your skills to make a difference to people's lives?  Then read on.....

We are looking for an experienced communications professional who is able to hit the ground running and quickly grasp our organisational mission and varied range of services.  You'll also need to gain an understanding of the Barnet landscape, and to help develop our partnerships and work closely with them to create maximum impact.

Leading a small but enthusiatic communications team, you will be able to strategise to ensure maximum impact of our communications channels, but you'll also be able to do swift and effect hands on work where required as well as coaching your direct reports.  You'll also be comfortable growing engagement with our services to ensure that we're reaching as many people as possible with our services.  In particular, you will help us ensure that we maximise our reach to people and services in Barnet who need our support in response to Covid-19.

You will be an enthusiastic team player, able to build relationship both internally and externally via videolink during lockdown, and able to inspire and motivate your team.  In return, you will get the opportunity to work in a unique organisation - one that delivers both for disabled people and across community services in Barnet.  You'll also find yourself part of a friendly and supportive team, with colleagues that genuinely care and a line manager that genuinely understands communications and the importance of your role.

Working 21 hours a week, you will have a certain amount of flexibility as to how you arrange your hours: we don't mind if you want to work three long days or five short ones, or a mixture.  You can work from anywhere in the UK, but an ability to visit our headquarters in Barnet after lockdown would be advantageous.

This is a fixed term contract until the 20th January 2021 in the first instance, extendable subject to future funding.  The post is funded through the generous support of the National Lottery Community Fund.

Disabled candidates who demonstrate how they meet all the essential criteria in their application letter willl be guarenteed an interview.  We also particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

The role

‘Inspiring Financial Leadership’ summarises both CFG’s identity and its purpose as an organisation that supports thousands of financial leaders in the charity sector. Our vision is of a charity sector that is financially confident, dynamic and trustworthy. We provide a range of services to our members and the sector more widely. These include training, a range of publications and a sector-leading programme of meetings and conferences throughout the year both physical and virtual.  We also work with other sector bodies to lobby the government and regulator on legal and regulatory issues affecting the sector. The organisation has grown consistently in recent years.

We need a Communications Manager who will work closely with other functions of the company to support our external and internal communications across all channels, and raise our voice to support our organisational delivery and complement the work of our policy, membership and marketing teams.

Why work for us?

We are a friendly team with a great sense of humour that enjoys the work that we do. There is lots of potential for development for talented individuals within CFG, and we can provide an excellent platform for career progression within the sector. We also offer a superb range of benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, season ticket loans and childcare vouchers.

How to Apply

Please read the full job description and person specification (pdf), then email your CV.

Deadline for applications: We will be reviewing candidates as and when we receive CVs and cover letters and will appoint as soon as we meet the right person. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please apply early. This position is available immediately.

For information on the data we process during recruitment, please see our GDPR compliant Privacy Notice(pdf).

Join the Bliss family and help us give babies born premature or sick the best chance of survival and quality of life.

Bliss is an award winning, digital first organisation looking for a Communications Manager to lead a dynamic and ambitious Communications Team.

You will have broad communications experience, in particular in digital and strategic marketing, and a strong track record of developing and delivering successful, integrated campaigns to meet fundraising, campaigns and service delivery targets. The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Broad experience and understanding of the full range of communications tools and channels, with specific expertise in strategic marketing and digital development
• A track record of developing and implementing successful communications strategies and plans
• An ability to analyse and segment audiences and tailor communications and key messages accordingly
• Strong experience of managing and leading a multidisciplinary team to meet objectives and deliver success, including ability to lead and develop team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Brand management experience including delivering materials to a high standard
• Experience of raising the profile of an organisation through the media

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to drive continued excellence and innovation in this varied and creative role.

For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert and also available on our website.

Why work for Bliss?

Bliss values and celebrates the work of its Communications Team and our organisation’s strategy prioritises digital.

We are an equal opportunities employer and take pride in our collaborative and inclusive work culture. We understand that we all have different priorities at home and we therefore aim to offer a mix of financial and non-financial benefits. Our benefits include financial, health & wellbeing, lifestyle and career development options:

• 25 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Flexible working practices such as flexi-time working hours and time off in lieu (TOIL)
• Relaxed work life and dress code
• A contributory Bliss pension scheme
• Interest free annual season ticket loans
• Company and statutory sick pay scheme
• Compassionate leave
• Time off for volunteering
• Salary sacrifice schemes (bike to work, payroll giving)
• Access to 24x7 free Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Learning and development via peer to peer, blended, cascaded and self-directed learning
• Mentoring and coaching

How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:

• CV
• Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification
• Equal opportunities form

Recruitment Timeline

• The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 15 July 2020
• The first round of interviews is provisionally scheduled for 20/21 July, and will be held via zoom video conferencing
• Second round interviews will be held week commencing 27 July

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for interview so if you have not heard from us by 22 July you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

Multi-channel communications are crucial to Amnesty International UK’s success. We’re looking for a skilled Head of Communications and Engagement maternity cover who can tackle a complex and varied communications challenge that covers everything from social media and traditional print, to delivering our communication strategy and increasing awareness of our brand.

About the role

As our Head of Communications and Engagement you will lead our strategic communications to drive the impact of our campaigns, grow our movement and profile and increase our influence. This key, senior role will see you take responsibility for our overall communications strategy and planning, all our digital activities and the leadership of our brand. You will also oversee all our print design and editorial work including our magazine and all of our video and audio production.  

Alongside being a member of our Leadership Team, you will also be active on an operational level, leading a large, multi-disciplinary creative team to produce audience-centred communications. Innovation and best practice will be at the heart of your work. The day-to-day challenges that this role faces will be diverse.

About you

You have extensive experience as a senior communications professional in a similar role, either inside or outside the third sector. You are an effective team manager with experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams. You can manage digital marketing functions; substantial budgets; cross-organisational projects; and marketing programmes across online and offline channels. With your expert knowledge of your field, you’ll have the credibility to guide senior creatives and work with Amnesty International leaders. You’ll also be adept at managing suppliers, motivating teams and interpreting data. A strategic, innovative thinker, with a gift for dealing with people, you’ll be keen to stretch your talents and make a difference in an influential role.  

About Us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied.

Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We are dedicated to being an excellent inclusive employer and offer the following benefits:

• 9% employer pension contribution when you contribute 5%

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays

• Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary

• Opportunities to volunteer at major events

• Support a range of flexible working

• Interest Free Travel / Bike / Computer loans

• Range of wellbeing and social activities

Apply for this role

For further details about the role please click the 'apply' link. To apply, please complete an application form before 9am on Friday 17 July 2020.

Interviews will be held online/remotely on Tuesday 28 July 2020.

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead brand management, marketing and corporate communications at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). We are ranked first in the world for development studies, together with the University of Sussex and the best international development policy think tank. 

The Head of Communications and Engagement leads a dynamic team and works closely with the Institute's Strategic Leadership Group, including its Director of Communications and Impact. The key priority for this role is to align IDS’ centrally coordinated communications and engagement activities with its strategy and vision. We seek someone who can build brand recognition and awareness with new and existing audiences and lead strategies that will enhance the influence and reach of the Institute as a whole. As well as coordinating external engagement activities they must ensure the excellence of core IDS outputs, including our corporate website and social media platforms, corporate literature, and high-profile IDS events. The post-holder will play a key role in furthering our ability to share cutting-edge research and learning crucial for shaping the transformations needed to reduce inequalities, accelerate sustainability and build more inclusive and secure societies. In a typical day the Head of Communications and Engagement may find themselves fielding calls from journalists, planning a marketing campaign for our Masters programme, working with a design agency on our website or writing a case for support for the prospective donors of a new research initiative. 

We are looking for a natural story-teller with strong all-round communications experience. Ideally this will have been acquired in a global development context and include external affairs and media relations. In particular applicants will need an excellent knowledge of corporate marketing and brand management and have some fundraising experience. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they have a proven ability as a team leader with a great track record of managing a diverse group of individuals to meet organisational objectives. We seek someone who has real confidence and enthusiasm for leading the institutional/corporate level marketing and communications strategy of an international research organisation. 

The role is based near Brighton in the UK, requires being on call for occasional out of office hours duties and will involve some international travel.

Head of Marketing & Communications

£41,067 per annum

35 hours a week

We are a diverse and forward thinking charity embarking on a substantial period of growth. Are you a positive, ambitious and strategic thinker looking to make a significant difference to the lives of local children? If so, we want you in our growing, award winning team.

Reporting to the Director of Income Generation, you will have a dynamic and proactive approach to lead the Marketing & Communications team in delivering the strategy and take responsibility for ensuring the Martin House Brand is well recognised across our region. You will be passionate about Marketing and Communications and have a proven track record in delivering successful Marketing & Communications strategies both internal and external.  You will be part of our vision to be able to provide palliative care to every child and young person that needs it.

What does the role involve? 

• Lead on the development of the strategic direction for the Martin House brand, integrate the brand across the entire hospice and act as brand guardian
• Effectively lead, inspire, develop and manage the Marketing & Communications team to enable them to achieve key objectives
• To bring new ideas and creative for raising the profile of Martin House across key audiences across North, West and East Yorkshire
• To work across all departments to manage internal communications and lead on the development of all publications

Who are we looking for?

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you should have a strong track record in working at a senior level leading a successful, high-performing Marketing & Communications team. You must have proven experience of delivering compelling Marketing campaigns and excellent communications pieces. You must have worked across both digital platforms and more traditional press and print. An inspirational leader and communicator, you must have experience of dealing with senior level contacts both internally and externally, and possess the ability to contribute to the charity at a strategic level. The role requires excellent knowledge of contemporary Marketing techniques and will need someone with the confidence to be innovative and entrepreneurial. Of paramount importance is a proven record of managerial success, and a wealth of ambition and determination.

If you feel excited by the prospect of helping this outstanding charity to achieve their ambitions and have the skill set required to do this then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits include 32 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, and recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).

For further information about this role, including a full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, please visit the Job Vacancies section of our website,  or contact Clare Newbegin or Rachel Sherbourne at Martin House, Grove Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6TX or by telephone.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th July

Interviews will take place on Monday 27th July via zoom.  We try to keep our postage costs down so if you have not heard from us by Friday 24th July please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Registered Charity No. 517919

Company Registration No. 2016332, England

Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions

During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.

Additionally, the successful applicant will be fully supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis is expanding its enterprise team looking at new ways to collaborate with start-ups and become more entrepreneurial ourselves. We already operate nine charity shops, two training cafes and a furniture restoration business. We even have a grants programme to enable people experiencing homeless to leap into self-employment. And we know there is more we can do to use entrepreneurship to end homelessness.

About the role
This is an exciting new position in our ambitious and expanding enterprise team that is committed to finding more innovative and entrepreneurial ways to end homelessness.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, growing and engaging Crisis’ entrepreneurial community of staff, members and external supporters in our mission to demonstrate how entrepreneurship can end homelessness. You will manage and implement a programme of activities and events in line with the Entrepreneurship strategy. You will also manage the internal and external communication channels.

About you
To be successful in this role you will be driven by our values (inspiration, integrity, dignity, fearlessness through independence, adaptability, resolve to end homelessness). You will have experience in developing entrepreneurial communities online and offline. You will be experienced in organising and promoting events locally and nationally. And you can confidently use Twitter and Instagram and other channels. You will be seeking an exciting new challenge, working in a fast paced and agile team and you will be willing to support new initiatives from across the organisation.

About you
To be successful in this role you will be driven by our values (inspiration, integrity, dignity, fearlessness through independence, adaptability, resolve to end homelessness). You will have experience in developing entrepreneurial communities online and offline. You will be experienced in organising and promoting events locally and nationally. And you can confidently use Twitter and Instagram and other channels. You will be seeking an exciting new challenge, working in a fast paced and agile team and you will be willing to support new initiatives from across the organisation.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team through the Crisis website

Closing date: Sunday 26 July 2020 (11.59pm)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

During these extremely challenging times of Covid-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for Kingston Voluntary Action as a leading voluntary and community sector support organisation to communicate quickly and effectively information and advice to other organisations in Kingston.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced communications professional, who is passionate about the role of the local community and voluntary sector to join our team and ‘hit the ground running’ during these challenging times.

This is a senior role, for a proactive individual who will relish the task of taking full responsibility for designing and delivering a comprehensive communications offer for KVA, and the wider sector. You will be working with a small, dynamic team supporting voluntary and community organisations in Kingston during and post Covid-19 crisis.

We are looking for someone who can ensure the voices of people with lived experience of immigration detention are front and centre of all of our communications and online activities.

If you are interested in using your communications, digital and fundraising skills to help us have a genuine impact on the lives of people in immigration detention, then we would love to hear from you!

We’re looking for an ambitious, creative and motivated individual to join our small staff team as Communications Officer. This is a brand new role for the organisation and you will have the chance to shape it and make it your own. 

AVID is an equal opportunities organisation, committed to increasing diversity. Applications from people with lived experience of detention or the immigration system are encouraged. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled people regardless of background. 

Communications Officer

£28,000 per annum, full time (37.5 hours)

Initially fixed term for six months, funding is sought to extend this to a permanent role 

The Communications Officer will lead on all aspects of our external communications and digital work, ensuring that AVID can extend its reach, accessibility and influence on behalf of people in immigration detention. Putting the voices and experience of people in detention front and centre of our communications work, this is a unique opportunity to apply your communications and digital skills to raise the profile of a small charity which regularly punches above its weight in policy and influencing. Working closely with the Director, and AVID members, you will develop and deliver strong content across a range of online platforms, amplifying the voices of people in detention and the volunteers who support them. You will also apply your digital skills to creating new and innovative ways of servicing our membership and stakeholders, as well as building successful individual giving campaigns. 

The role includes coordinating AVID’s online presence to ensure we reach as many people as possible and help them to access timely, informative and accurate content on the challenges facing people subject to the hostile environment and in immigration detention. You will optimise digital tools to help build our engagement through our website, newsletter, social media and other online formats. The role will lead on taking a creative approach to expanding our communications portfolio, including through video and audio. As well as creating engaging content to meet these aims, you will help to build our membership base and contribute to our sustainability by raising funds online. This is the perfect opportunity for someone seeking to use their skills flexibly, creating powerful communications content that seeks to empower, strengthen and inform. 

CLOSING MIDDAY 10th JULY 

I'm keen to speak to an established Communications Officer eager to make a difference in the charity sector. You will be excited to drive internal and external communications forward, developing the existing framework to grow the charity's voice and ensure it reaches its maximum potential.

You will be a creative writer, who enjoys writing engaging content, and have a wide range of communications disciplines - including strategy, public relations, brand marketing, digital and social media, and the production of content and materials - and will work well to develop existing relationships with external PR and marketing companies to progress these goals. This isn't an entry level role, so previous experience in these areas is needed.

The charity helps to combat isolation and loneliness, and you will join a team of brilliant professionals, eager to meet their new communications expert, who will report directly to the Chief Executive. You will have the opportunity to get involved in high-profile events that the charity is involved in too. The team are small but mighty, and you'll join a collaborative and supportive environment.

Salary £28,000-£30,000

35 hour week, 5 days a week. Flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.

Location, Victoria, London.

To apply: Please get in touch ASAP, as the charity will consider applications on a rolling basis. Please e-mail your CV to [email protected] so I can tell you more about this great opportunity!

We're looking for a Digital Communications Officer who wants to develop their content and digital marketing skills within the charity sector.

• Ewell, Surrey with some homeworking
• 6 months fixed term contract, full time
• £27k per annum + Competitive Benefits

A little bit about the role...

We are looking for a Digital Communications Officer who wants to develop their skills to create great content for our digital channels. The right candidate will help us support more people and encourage supporters to fundraise or volunteer for us.

This role will primarily involve content writing and moderation of content on our website, as well as supporting our email marketing so that we can provide our site’s users with great supporter journeys. You’ll also provide reporting for the website, so that we can continually improve content for our web users.

You’ll have experience of writing content for a range of different audiences, so people can find the support they need, or be inspired to donate, volunteer or campaign for us. You should also be familiar with digital reporting, so you can assess how successful our content is, and have worked with content management systems.

You’ll also know your way around Google Analytics, and have some experience using email marketing platforms.

You’ll have the support of a team of five with skills in all things digital, from web and search to video and social, and we offer training to staff too.

If the prospect of joining a well-respected and highly regarded national brand appeals to you please read the attached job description as set out below.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their motivations for applying and how they meet each of role criteria as set out in the JD no later than 9.00 am on Monday 6th July 2020.

Job Title: Senior Communications Officer

Contract Term: Fulltime

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Overview:

The Coalition for Global Prosperity brings together political, military, business and faith leaders who believe that an effective development budget, alongside an active diplomatic and defence strategy, keeps Britain at the forefront of saving lives, alleviating poverty and bringing freedom, security and prosperity to those who need it most. We hold a variety of high-profile events with senior politicians and thought leaders every month. Previous speakers have included British Prime Ministers David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Theresa May and Boris Johnson as well as thought leaders including Richard Curtis CBE and Sir David Attenborough. The Senior Communications Officer will sit at the heart of our small but dynamic team.

Skills:

The Senior Communications Officer will work closely with colleagues to manage and deliver CGP’s communications activity and drive awareness and understanding of CGP’s work among a range of audiences. Proactive, with superb interpersonal skills, the Senior Communications Officer will be able to manage short and multiple deadlines. The successful candidate will support CGP in building excellent relationships with journalists, commentators, and external stakeholders, while also providing briefings and speaking notes to the senior team on a range of topics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and deliver communications projects to support CGP’s business and advocacy objectives.
• Manage CGP’s website, social media platforms, and draft press releases both proactively and reactively.
• Provide strategic communications advice to colleagues and the senior management team.
• Prepare a fortnightly external newsletter, briefings and speaking notes for the senior team and external speakers ahead of meetings and events.
• Lead on pitching in proactive and reactive articles, broadcast and media comment to relevant outlets for the organisation.
• Engage with journalists and external consultants to ensure the effective delivery of CGPs media objectives.
• Work with external stakeholders to promote and enhance CGP’s brand and reputation in the media.
• Draft articles for both print and online media, provide research and support advocacy and events projects.
• Monitor and share news and media stories relating to CGP’s work.
• Ad hoc tasks as directed by the CEO and senior team.

Desirable Qualities and Experience

• Interest in communications, international development and supportive of UK aid.
• Knowledge and understanding of UK politics and political structures.
• Demonstrable experience of drafting media articles and engaging with journalists.
• Previous experience of working in a political or communications role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Independent worker, self-starter who can take responsibility for projects through to completion.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills.