Communications and events officer jobs

This role sits within the Supporters and Families team, which forms one of several specialist teams in the wider Communications & Engagement Department and focusses on telling the stories of those impacted by dementia. The wider department is responsible for bringing the work of Alzheimer’s Research UK to life and rallying people to our cause, sharpening our messages and shaping what the public thinks and feels about dementia.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other teams within the organisation to share the stories of those living with or touched by dementia to inspire, educate and stop people in their tracks. They will need to have an understanding of how stories can be used effectively across different channels, including PR, in order to reach a variety of audiences and maximise the potential of their storytelling to inspire action.

This is a fast-paced and multidisciplinary department and therefore this role requires a level of versatility, creativity and an aptitude for thinking outside of the box. It is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within a rapidly growing and agile medical research charity.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Develop innovative ideas and new concepts for creative storytelling around personal stories of supporters and families, driving conversations and optimising approaches that work.
• Work collaboratively to produce engaging and high quality written, visual and video content for use across a variety of media platforms including print, web and social media.
• Prepare, write, issue and “sell in” press releases bringing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s supporters and charitable work to the forefront in national and regional press.
• Secure compelling feature stories in key national media titles.
• Develop effective working relationships with relevant members of the media; respond promptly to queries, including occasional out-of-hours queries.
• Work collaboratively with the social media team to develop creating and compelling ways to tell personal stories of dementia.
• Support major brand campaigns and appeals with powerful supporter stories.
• Work with colleagues in the Supporter-Led Fundraising directorate to support ongoing fundraising campaigns and partnership activities with compelling content across multiple platforms including social media, web, e-newsletters and print.
• Support other teams across the charity by providing powerful human stories for their activities to engage people with the importance of our work and add value to existing workstreams.
• Help manage the charity’s Media & Communications Volunteer database to build and maintain relationships with supporters and their families.
• Identify and recruit potential new Media & Communications Volunteers from a range of sources, with a focus on increasing the range of stories we tell in line with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategic priority.
• Identify and brief Media & Communications Volunteers to speak at events organised by teams across the charity.
• Monitor relevant media coverage; keep up-to-date with social, scientific and charitable sector issues which could benefit Alzheimer’s Research UK.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working with the media at a national and regional level.
• Experience of dealing with consumer media.
• Experience of producing content that works across digital platforms and social media.
• Ability to write compelling copy to deliver results across a variety of media channels.
• Sensitivity to working with spokespeople who may be vulnerable and the need to represent both their best interests and those of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
• Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.
• Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia.
• Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Microsoft office packages and databases, good keyboard skills.
• A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences and working in collaboration with teams across the organisation.
• Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abingdon, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 29th August 2022, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 5th September 2022. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via the channels on our website. 

How to apply:

Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV and covering letter to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Set up by campaigns and local housing groups from across the city, we’ve achieved a lot in the past three years. We’ve supported scores of our members to win improvements to their housing situation by standing up for their rights and taking direct action. We’ve linked up with other housing groups to force the Tory government to announce an end to no-fault evictions. Our members have got each other’s backs and we’re building the power we need to win a housing system that works for people not profit. 

The role of the Communications officer is to support our members to communicate about their campaigns against housing injustice and to make sure that LRU produces strategic communications that build the power and membership of the London Renters Union in support of its mission to transform the housing system. As time allows, this role holder will also use their copy writing and communication skills to provide additional support to the functioning of the union. 

As the London Renters Union grows in membership and power, and as we approach a big national conversation about the housing system in relation to the cost of living crisis and the upcoming Renters Reform Bill, we’re looking for someone who can help use communications to reshape the narrative and build collective power. 

If you’re a skilled communicator who is passionate about renters taking collective action against the root causes of the housing crisis, we’d love to hear from you.

Main responsibilities

• Working with members and staff to develop and implement a communications strategy for the LRU that grows the power and membership of the LRU and works to reshape the narrative about housing in the UK.

• Working with members and staff to develop and implement communication plans for specific LRU campaigns, disputes and projects (including social media, video and press). This includes attending actions and events.

• Ensuring daily high-quality output is posted daily across social media channels.

• Supporting communications officers and other members in branches with running branch social media channels, including through coaching and training. 

• Maintaining and expanding our network of press contacts and supporting LRU members to tell their story in the mainstream media.

• Overseeing the LRU’s internal membership communications including our digital and printed newsletters, member handbook and website and supporting LRU members to use internal communication tools effectively.

• Coordinating our processes for contacting new and lapsed members and responding to/forwarding on member enquiries to our [email protected] inbox.

• Keeping updated about the priorities of LRU members and branches by maintaining good relationships with different LRU members and staff.

• Acting in accordance with union values and democractically agreed strategies.

Additional responsibilities as time allows

The bulk of this role is focused on the main responsibilities listed above. In addition, this roleholder will also be asked to carry out communications and editorial work that supports the sustainable growth of the organisation. This will vary over time and will be be made up of a selection of: 

• Supporting renters to tell powerful stories by running short training sessions e.g. social media training.

• Carrying out small pieces of desk research in support of campaigns and disputes.

• Supporting the development of the LRU Communications Working group and LRU Campaigns Committee.

• Using your copywriting skills to assist with writing our annual report, member handbook, training materials and fundraising documents.

• Providing communications and logistics support with member events and democratic processes, especially elections and the all member assembly.

Person specification

Essential

• Strong copywriting skills and an ability to write in a way that inspires and motivates people to take action.

• An ability to tell compelling stories on social media. 

• Experience of building trusting relationships with a wide range of people, including people who face injustice and oppression. 

• Ability to maintain boundaries and help look after yourself and those you’re organising with, when doing stressful work.

Desirable

We do not expect the successful candidate to have all or even most of the below experiences and skills, but it would be a bonus if you have a few of the following:

• Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies within social movements or the trade union movement. 

• Experience of some of the specific technologies we use such as Canva, Airtable, Wordpress or Photoshop.

• Video editing or design skills.

• An understanding of how to secure positive media coverage for a social movement.

• Experience of working with journalists and/or supporting people who are directly impacted by an injustice to speak out about it in the mainstream media. 

• Fundraising experience. 

Terms and conditions

The pay is £37,656 pro rata - £30,125 for 30 hours per week, usually spread over 4 days. LRU workers are expected to be available to work some evenings and weekends.

• Staff with children or carer responsibilities are entitled to a 12% subsidy on the regular staff salary for their first child or other dependent and a 6% additional subsidy for any additional children or dependents.

• Position is 2 year fixed term contract, with an intention to extend subject to funding.

• There is a 6-month review period.

• Workers receive 23 days of paid holiday each year plus bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. Sick pay is provided.

• The LRU provides its workers with up to £1,200 per year towards counselling or other forms of agreed wellbeing support.

• A phone and reasonable expenses are provided.

• Membership of the LRU is not open to landlords, police, bailiffs or others who carry out evictions.

• The LRU provides a Statutory 3% pension contribution.

• The post will be based at the LRU offices in Bethnal Green with some working from home as agreed with your line manager. 

• This post will be managed by the Union Coordinator.

JOB SUMMARY

Who we’re looking for: We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented communications specialist with a focus on communications strategy development and content development to join our Communications Services Team.

Location: Home (UK only) or office-based in South London.

Qualifications: Candidates must be educated to degree level (2:1 or above). A post-graduate qualification in a subject area relevant to our work is desirable.

Experience: We are looking for someone with a background in the areas of international development, charity, science or health communications and at least five years’ experience in communications strategy development, writing and editing. Media engagement experience would be an advantage.

Salary: £35,000, full-time (40 hours/week).

Criteria for selection and details of how To apply can be found below.

THE ROLE

As a communications specialist with a focus on strategy at Scriptoria you’ll engage with a wide range of international development, science and health programmes. We regularly work with the world’s leading organisations in fields such as agriculture, water resources management, climate change and health, among many others. Being able to develop strategies, campaigns and creative content about such differing subject areas is a crucial part of the role and what we believe makes it so interesting!

MAIN DUTIES

• Developing communications, campaign and event strategies – you will develop strategies and implementation plans, which will help organisations to define their objectives and translate them into realistic and achievable outcomes.
• Providing advice on communications materials – you will advise clients and team members on communications materials to best meet clients’ needs, choosing the right communications method and approach for a particular message, context and audience.
• Writing, editing and proofreading – you will write and edit copy for a wide range of materials and subject areas.
• Liaising with clients and Scriptoria’s project managers to agree briefs – you will be involved in the concept development of communications products and will write or have input into briefs to ensure they meet clients’ needs.
• Ensuring quality standards, schedules and costs are met – you will be expected to manage your own projects and liaise with clients. You will also have responsibility for setting and maintaining high quality standards and ensure that all work is delivered on time and to budget.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

1. A minimum of five years’ experience working as a communications specialist (strategy) in the areas of international development, science and health issues, as well as developing communications, campaign and event materials. Media engagement experience would be an advantage.
2. A demonstrated flair for writing compelling, engaging text that effectively communicates key messages.
3. A proven ability to develop and work to a brief, analyse and synthesise source materials and convey complex and technical information to non-specialist audiences.
4. Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and cope flexibly with a range of jobs to meet (and exceed) client expectations.
5. The ability to choose the right communications method and approach for a particular message, context and audience, and write effectively to achieve the purpose.
6. Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to copyedit and proofread documents.
7. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.
8. Excellent English language and communication skills and experience of dealing directly with clients (face to face and virtually).
9. Knowledge of the publishing process, different publishing media/formats and various communications tools and methods.
10. The ability to work both as a member of a team and individually.

TO APPLY

Please send the following to Cathy Jacob (see full job description for email address)

• CV and one-page cover letter. In your cover letter please (1) explain briefly why you would like to work for Scriptoria and why you think you are the kind of person we are looking for; and (2) outline how you meet the criteria for the job, making clear reference to the numbered list above. Please include examples of your most relevant experience, using specific examples wherever possible.
• Two recent examples of your work in international development, science and/or health issues.
• A statement of when you would be available to start work and where you saw this job advertised.

Deadline: 31 August 2022

Please note: We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and will shortlist and interview once a sufficient number of applications are received; we therefore recommend submitting your application early. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to respond to all applications; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ABOUT SCRIPTORIA

Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions is a world-leading team of communications, knowledge management and data analysis specialists with expertise in international development, research, science and health. The company comprises four service-delivery teams: Consulting, Data, Communications and Training.

Founded in 2001, we work with government agencies, donor-funded programmes, NGOs, academic institutions and private sector initiatives to help them manage their international development projects, capture information accurately and communicate results effectively to stakeholders.

We’re a growing, dynamic and welcoming team, who place great value in working collaboratively and learning from each other. We all have a passion for making a difference in the world, excelling in our service to clients, and producing content of the highest quality.

SAT-7 UK is looking to recruit a Communications & Resources Officer (maternity cover) to inspire and influence the UK Church to show love, strengthen faith and bring joy to millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of writing and designing creative resources for print and digital platforms. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication and implementation skills, who will enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition. This role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and concern for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

The role is based in our Chippenham office but remote and flexible working is available.

There is an Occupational Requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, for the position to be filled by a committed Christian. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writing copy for various publications in both print and digital form, including prayer materials (quarterly prayer diary and special prayer campaigns, such as Lent and Advent) and general leaflets 
• Designing prayer and general materials for print, email and web 
• Providing design support to the rest of the Communications team, and creating graphics for use across different platforms
• Designing resources for the Fundraising & Engagement and Development teams, such as leaflets, posters, banners, newsletters and PowerPoints etc.
• Provide input to other ad hoc communications tasks as required 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• In all communication ensure consistent messaging, branding and tone of voice for the intended audience and that content conforms to the security and style guides.
• Demonstrate competence in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign 
• Assist members of the team in responding appropriately to communications from supporters and other organisations.
• Liaise with SAT-7 staff from other offices to share ideas and resources.
• Assist the Communications & Resources Manager and represent SAT-7 UK at conferences and events as required.
• At all times operate within relevant statutory requirements and guidelines, following best practice recommendations wherever possible. Specially ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator and General Data Protection Regulations.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• University degree in Communications and/or English or previous experience in a similar role of at least two years
• Graphic Design qualification or experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Computer literacy (e.g. MS Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) plus use of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
• Ability to think creatively about developing materials for print and digital platforms
• Expected to make personal contributions to staff devotions, reflecting Christian beliefs

We are looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to join our Communications and Marketing Team. In this role you will co-ordinate the core activity of the communications team and facilitate the delivery of Family Fund’s communications and marketing strategies, ensuring that all activities are cohesive, support the strategy and objects of the organisation and present Family Fund positively.

Duties include:

• Lead on and support the production and writing of relevant content such as news stories, campaign copy, email newsletters, website pages, external articles, press releases for Family Fund’s publications as requested.

• Develop cross-channel digital content strategies, including for website, email and social media.

• Lead on communications support and brand guidance, working with teams across the organisation to plan activity, refine key messages, and define target audiences.
• Work closely with the Fundraising team to advise and develop materials to reach new supporters, donors and beneficiaries, as well as maintain engagement with existing ones.
• Support with the development and monitoring of brand guidelines and key messages.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have professional experience in the field of communications and marketing, including press and media, publications, digital marketing - websites and social media. Ideally you will have gained your experience in the voluntary or statutory sector. You must have experience of managing a team and be able to manage budgets. Experience of networking and developing relationships with organisations is also required.

About us

Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.  Last year, we provided 150,000 grants or services to families across the UK. 

Family Fund is a great place to work, for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment, where every staff member can make their mark. We are a values-based organisation, and we aim to show our values in all that we do. 

We offer excellent benefits, including flexible working, flexi-time, competitive annual leave entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and above all a professional, fun working environment where a positive work-life balance is encouraged.

Family Fund is committed to inclusion, equality and diversity, and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer and all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role will be invited for interview. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable communications officer to join the busy communications and outreach department of an ambitious and fast-growing ocean conservation charity. The successful candidate will be able to juggle a busy workload and will be the first point of contact in leading communications support for the partnerships and fundraising team. The role requires someone who can input into Blue Marine’s social media strategy and management, with a view to significantly increasing engagement and reach.

Salary: £24,000 per annum plus a living in London supplement (if based in London)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full- time, Monday – Friday, 9am - 6pm

Location: Somerset House, London, and/or working remotely

Reporting to: Director of Communications

Application deadline: Friday 9 September 2022

For more information on how to apply please visit the 'contact us' page on our website. We ask all applicants to please send a CV and a letter explaining their skills and suitability for the role along with information on salary expectations.

If you would like to know more or have any questions, then we’d be happy to help.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, where there is equality of opportunity. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Role & responsibilities:

• Work with the Fundraising Team to manage all aspects of marketing and communications for Blue Marine’s corporate and major partners.
• Work closely with different departments, including the projects and events teams to ensure that relevant and newsworthy content is promoted on social media and Blue Marine’s website.  
• Support the creation, development and engagement of content on Blue Marine’s social media platforms with the aim of increasing our presence and number of followers.  
• Regularly check and subscribe to relevant news platforms and websites to ensure that Blue Marine’s social media account is current and up to date. 
• Help manage the [email protected] email account, respond to general enquiries received and forward emails to the relevant team member within a 24-hour period.  
• Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in creating and maintaining all marketing collateral including fundraising and ambassador packs, leaflets, reports, brochures and invitations. 
• Work with the wider Blue Marine team to provide support with document writing. 
• Create infographics and other engaging communication assets in InDesign for Blue Marie and our partners. 
• Edit and proof-read reports and proposals, ensuring they adhere to Blue Marine’s style guide, as needed by the Projects and Fundraising teams. 
• Liaise with suppliers and lead on the production and distribution of Blue Marie merchandise. 
• Act as a ‘brand guardian’ ensuring consistency across all internal and external communications.  

This list is not exhaustive, and the selected candidate will be required to undertake other relevant tasks.

Skills and experience required:

• Relevant qualification/s
• Strong understanding of effective communication
• Relevant experience within a similar position
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet key deadlines.
• Excellent team working and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent communication skills

The job

This is a strategic-level role reporting to the CEO where you’ll be responsible for ensuring our membership proposition continues to hold high value and drive a marketing communications strategy that moves us closer towards achieving our ambitious goal of becoming the lifestyle membership choice for the over 50s in the UK.

About the Oddfellows

We’re one of the UK’s biggest and oldest friendly societies. We’re a mutual, owned and powered by our members, working across a network of over 100 Branches, supported by a small core of paid staff and over 2,500 member volunteers. We’re also a non-profit membership organisation that truly cares about improving the quality of people’s lives through friendship, wellbeing and charitable support.

This is a highly rewarding and meaningful opportunity for someone who has the professional confidence, competence and drive to bring people together to achieve more than they could alone.

What you’ll do

You‘ll lead our small, multi-disciplined Marketing Communications Team, which has already taken the Society through a period of sustained growth and change. You will build on this momentum, developing and inspiring the team as well as expanding the department’s ability to deliver digital, accessibility and user journey strategies.

You’ll devise the Society’s Marketing Communications Strategy and have oversight of the supporting disciplines and strands of work including: recruitment, retention and conversion strategy and campaigns, brand management, content strategy, on and offline advertising, social media, SEO and PPC, website management, email marketing, publications, member and user insight and research, public relations, and marketing third-party arrangements.

The position is based in the Oddfellows’ Manchester City Centre office with opportunities for part-time remote working.

Skills, experience and abilities you’ll have

You’ll be someone who thrives on the challenge of spotting opportunities and collaborative working, with proven experience of leading and managing teams, meeting targets, developing strategic plans for marketing communications and managing budgets.

You’ll have exceptional, user-centred communications, networking and people skills, and enjoy engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Ideally you will have worked for a national non-profit, third-sector or membership organisation and be educated to Degree level, Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent qualification level in Marketing, Public Relations or communications-related field.

You must have proven experience of managing a marketing communications function and be able to demonstrate the positive contribution and impact you made through your professional knowledge, strategic thinking, skills and managerial approach.

The Society values diversity and its role in helping to create an inclusive culture for our staff and members. We welcome the inclusion of a range of experiences, perspectives, ideas and talents into the business regardless of age, gender, race, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, beliefs or religious background.

About us

The King's Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England. We have a high profile and strong reputation for influencing health and care policy, providing leadership development and producing excellent communications.

About the role

We are looking for a pro-active individual to support our digital communications work. This is a varied role and you will need to be flexible and willing to take on a range of tasks. You will write, edit and produce content for The King’s Fund’s website, emails and social media channels and will help to monitor and evaluate our digital work. You will research new ways to raise the digital profile of The King’s Fund and support wider activity across the communications department when required.

Organised and enthusiastic, you will have a demonstrable interest in digital communications. You will have some experience of using content management systems, along with an eye for detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You’ll be part of a friendly, six-person digital communications team and a member of a busy communications department. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to develop their experience in a dynamic communications department in a well-respected health think-tank and charity.

Here at the Fund, we actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. Most staff are expected to work a minimum of two days per week (pro rata) from our central London office and are free to work more days from the office if they prefer. We are in the process of developing our long-term policy on this, although the expected minimum time in the office will remain 2 days per week (pro rata).

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. Please note that in order to apply, you must have documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. 

The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday 24 August at noon. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 8 September (role available to commence from September 2022).

Salary - £19,459 - £21,081 (FTE £24,000 - £26,000)

Hours - 30 per week

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Life Assurance
• Day off on your Birthday
• Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
• Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Ongoing training relevant to your role
• Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles
• Sick pay - up to 1 month after 1 year service (up to 4 months after 4 years service)
• 25 days per annum pro rata increasing by one day a year after 5 years’ service to a maximum of 28 days (in addition to Bank and Public holidays)

Responsible for:

Creating, developing and evaluating hyh’s online and social media presence to engage supporters, stakeholders and the wider public and to maximise digital fundraising opportunities. The role will also support the development of digital content to support service delivery at the charity leading on public and internal comms.

We welcome applicants who are at the start of their career as well as experienced. If you are good with social media and video, and willing to learn on the job then this role could be for you. There are many training courses available to develop your career and learning.

The Digital Communications Officer will:

• Contribute to hyh’s overall Fundraising & Communications strategy as a member of the Fundraising & Communications Team
• Improve supporter acquisition and retention through digital channels, building engagement and loyalty
• Source, generate, edit, schedule and post written, visual, audio and video content that drives brand awareness, is shareable and encourages actions to generate income
• Deliver outstanding and innovative communications for different audiences and across multiple channels which align with hyh’s Comms plan
• Inspire, inform and motivate supporters to give to hyh as well as demonstrating the impact of their donations on beneficiaries
• Manage a calendar programme of social media and website activity
• Act as the first point of contact for social media and our website, responding appropriately and championing and signposting people to the work of hyh
• Increase content reach and impressions to our website; improve our SEO
• Create digital materials to support the Fundraising team across all income generation streams with their activities and campaigns throughout the year
• Contribute ideas, materials and copy to paid FB and Google ad campaigns to maximise their effectiveness at driving event entries or donations
• Improve engagement with our followers and those we are following
• Act as a brand champion within hyh, promoting the use of social media and encouraging greater understanding of the website and social media channels
• Keep abreast of new developments, trends and technologies, identifying and proposing new digital opportunities for hyh
• Understand, evaluate and circulate social media and website analytics
• Test and learn from new methods for donor recruitment and increasing donations Monitor and evaluate results and make improvements to future activity
• Develop digital projects to support delivery of hyh’s services to support young people facing homelessness.

If you are hardworking, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would like to hear from you.

Please click 'apply' and submit a cover letter along with your CV.

If you are shortlisted, an initial interview will be arranged followed by a second (final) interview stage if you are successful.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or young adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) as part of Herts Young Homeless’ pre- employment checks.

Our workplace

We care passionately about diversity, equity and inclusion and want to ensure anyone who works for us can belong, thrive and grow in our culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of those we serve and our communities. We also want to make sure that our team represents the communities that we serve, and we’d love to hear from candidates who are Black, Asian or from other Ethnic groups. We are also committed to pay equality.

Asking for adjustments

Herts Young Homeless is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please click the 'apply' button, where you will see an email address to contact.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Head of Communications that is keen on impacting lives of vulnerable young people and adults at risk of homelessness in London. You will join us on a full time, fixed term basis for 3 years and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £58,141 Per Annum (ILW) Plus Pension and Other Benefits.

This is an exciting time to join Depaul UK as we are rapidly expanding our organisation. Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK.

The Head of Communications Role: 

Depaul International (DPI) is the parent body of a global group of charities (subsidiaries) responding to global homelessness, together serving 23,500 people each year.

We are searching for Head of Communications to join Depaul International team on a full-time (37.5 hours), three (3) years fixed-term contract.

As Head of Communications, you will work closely with the Directors of Fundraising and Operations to deliver on the Depaul International Strategic Plan and day to day operations.

You will work in close partnership with staff, colleagues, Depaul subsidiaries, and occasionally external consultants to increase the profile and influence of Depaul International in key audience segments, utilising the media and other stakeholder outlets.

You will also be responsible for all transformational activities, including comprehensive strategic planning and coordination of all communications and advocacy messaging as well as leading the delivery of operational communications.

Please note that this role is also offered on Part-time basis. Kindly refer to the attached job description for more details.

In addition, there is high likelihood that this role will become a permanent post.

About our Head of Communications:

We believe that you need to have the following qualities to be successful in this role:

• Track record of working in a senior communications role in a charity, public sector or service delivery organisation, or equivalent.
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with senior leaders and external influencers.
• Insight into strategic communications planning.
• Experience of working in the homelessness sector would be an advantage.

Rewards and Benefits for a Depaul Employee:

• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Access to Perkbox giving you deals and discounts for a wide range of brands
• Up to 7% contributory pension
• Paid training & personal E-Learning portal
• Sabbatical leave
• Health cash plan
• Paid DBS
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Head of Communications then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date for Head of Communications applications: Sunday 11th September at 23:59

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Groundswell works with people experiencing homelessness, offering opportunities to contribute to society and create solutions to homelessness. We are seeking a proactive Communications Manager to ensure that Groundswell’s communication function elevates the three strategic goals of our ‘Participation Works’ strategy: good health, progression and creating change. Over the past three years Groundswell’s communications have developed at an impressive rate. We have insight from a range of audiences and have consulted with people across the team to produce a communications strategy framed around effectively delivering ‘Participation Works’.

The successful candidate will embed themselves across the organisation, supporting our teams to connect with their key audiences using a range of communication methods to achieve Groundswell’s goals. They will place the lived experience of homelessness at the heart of their work, recognising the value of this insight in effective storytelling.

The Communications Manager will need an understanding of good, accessible communications, especially with marginalised groups; and use this knowledge to develop Groundswell’s approach. This is especially important in our health promotion work, ensuring people experiencing homelessness have accessible, accurate information to support their health.

Proven knowledge of using digital platforms for effective communications is essential for this role. Nevertheless, this is a broad communications role requiring someone who can use their initiative and creativity to ensure our services, resources, insight, and campaigns connect with the people we aim to communicate with.

Application Process

To make an application, please submit your CV along with a cover letter which explains:

• how you meet each of the areas outlined in the person specification within the Job Pack and
• why you are interested in doing this job.

Further details about the role can be found in the Communications Manager Job Pack attached below.
 

Please submit to Becky Evans, Fundraising and Communications Director via the 'Apply' link above by: 

             10am, Friday 9th September

If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to an interview which will take place online, week commencing: 19th September 2022 – date to be confirmed.

About the role:

As the Head of communicatiobns you will join Advance at an exciting time of growth and development for the organisation. You will lead a new division for Advance, established to maximise our impact and engage with the community and stakeholders to raise awareness of violence against women and girls, in line with our strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and influence our organisational approach, working with the Senior Leadership Team and key partners across the sector to ensure the voices of our service users are amplified and given the narrative they deserve.

You will lead the communications function to drive and deliver communications, influencing campaigns and building partnerships with, and beyond, our immediate sector to support organisational goals. A strong relationships builder, you will be able to lead a team that delivers multi-faceted communications campaigns to manage reputation, raise awareness, build engagement and support fundraising goals; targeting multiple stakeholders both internally and externally and ensuring that our strategy is led by expert policy information. Working with the Evidence and Insights team, you will ensure the communication of Advance’s impact and improved outcomes for women to internal and external stakeholders in innovative and engaging ways.

To find out all the details and to apply, follow the link in the advert.

At Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice we believe that every person facing death should have the best quality of life possible, experience dignity, peace and comfort and be supported to make the choices that are right for them. We are dedicated to providing free, high quality, compassionate care and support for adults with terminal illnesses, their families, and their professional carers in the London Boroughs of Royal Greenwich and Bexley. At any one time we are caring for around 750 people and in total we care for around 3,000 people each year in the community; in their homes, care homes, in our hospice beds and hospice-based clinics, in the local prisons and in hospital. We are a prominent and respected charity at the heart of the local community.

This is a hugely exciting time to join our team as we embark on a new organisational strategy and digital transformation for the hospice.  The Head of Communications and Marketing will play a key role in leading on developing and implementing an effective communications and engagement strategy to raise the profile of our hospice, strengthen its leadership position in our health and care system and help us expand into new areas so the hospice is able to achieve its ambitious vision.

We are looking for someone with broad knowledge and skills, with an appetite to be bold and embrace innovative communications and marketing techniques. We are particularly seeking expertise to lead the development of a comprehensive and ambitious marcomms strategy, embedding digital practice across all areas, increasing our brand awareness, and growing external relations. This role will be pivotal in supporting our proactive engagement with the local community, key stakeholders and health professionals, as well as building our profile locally and nationally as a leader in palliative care.

You will take our communications and marketing to a new level – building on our foundations and looking ahead to the ways that our service users, supporters, and the general public, will want to interact with services and charities in the future.

Above all, you will thrive in a values-driven environment where you can use your interpersonal and relationship building skills to engage others in driving forward plans with energy and credibility.

We are seeking an extraordinary communications specialist to take a leading role in one of the most exposed departments of this ambitious and fast-growing ocean conservation charity. You must thrive in a busy and demanding department juggling the needs of multiple projects, campaigns and partnership projects.

The position requires competency and confidence in dealing with the press, exquisite writing skills and an extraordinary eye for detail. You will understand how to communicate complicated environmental issues to broad and eco-fatigued audiences. As a consummate professional you will deal with our many important ambassadors confidentially and be a reliable and passionate team member who can get stuck in as the situation demands.

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a living in London supplement (if based in London)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full- time, Monday – Friday, 9am - 6pm

Location: Somerset House, London, and/or working remotely

Reporting to: Director of Communications

Application deadline: Friday 9 September 2022

For more information on how to apply please visit the 'contact us' page on our website. We ask all applicants to please send a CV and a letter explaining their skills and suitability for the role along with information on salary expectations. 

If you would like to know more or have any questions, then we’d be happy to help.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, where there is equality of opportunity. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Role & responsibilities:

• Supporting the Director of Communications to deliver the marketing and communications strategy for Blue Marine.
• Develop relationships with national and global press/agencies.
• Support the Director of Communications with creating press releases and respond to requests from the media for comment.
• Establish a communication strategy incorporating media and public relations, press, celebrity/ambassador engagement, internal communications, brand marketing, advertising, events, digital and social media and the production of materials.
• Manage Blue Marine’s ambassadors and spokespeople; ensuring high engagement levels and that relevant opportunities are taken advantage of.
• Create and maintain all marketing collateral including fundraising and ambassador packs, leaflets, reports, brochures and invitations.
• Take responsibility for the development, management and maintenance of Blue Marine’s website – including the development of a next generation website.
• Lead on the production of all marketing materials and communications, including newsletters and updates to supporters, as well as key publications such as the annual review.
• Analyse all aspects of communications on a quarterly basis and provide relevant updates for Blue Marine’s quarterly board meetings.
• Increase the organisation’s profile at important marine conservation events and conferences.
• Edit and proofread reports and proposals, ensuring they adhere to Blue Marine’s style guide, as needed.
• Create and circulate a monthly internal newsletter with relevant updates to the team.

Skills and experience required:

• Relevant qualification/s
• Strong understanding of effective conservation communication and marketing 
• Relevant experience within a similar position
• Personable and confident personality
• Ability to manage many moving elements of a project
• An excellent communicator (written and verbal), with experience of engaging, managing, and building stakeholder relationships.
• Highly self-motivated and determination to succeed.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet key deadlines.
• Excellent team working and inter-personal skills.