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Check NowOur Communications Manager will work closely with the team, Trustees and Members to develop and deliver all aspects of the Society’s communications strategy. There's also ample opportunity to get involved in other workstreams as the role also facilitates the work of the Communications Committee and supports the Events Manager with communication aspects of event delivery.
The role also has repsonsibilty for the following areas:
- Member communications
- Website/Social media
- Media relations
We’re looking for a self-starter, capable of working with minimum supervision, showing initiative and creativity to solve problems as well as the ability to manage a varied workload confidently and efficiently. Our small team often works collaboratively to meet deadlines. We’re looking for someone who can be flexible and is open to taking on other tasks as necessary to support the whole team.
The role offers the opportunity to both work from home and from our office in central London. Some of our meetings are held outside of usual office hours and this role requires some evening and weekend working, which can be taken back as time in lieu. Meetings are held across the UK so the ability to travel is also required.
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Communications and Marketing Manager
Location: Solar House, 3rd Floor, 1-9 Romford Rd, London, E15 4LJ. Flexible working with a mixture of office based and remote working.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week
Salary: £31,519 - £34,599 per annum inclusive
Closing date: Monday 13th June at 10am
Interview dates: Interviews will be held online on Monday 20th June and Tuesday 21st June.
This is a permanent position.
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back to school and ready to learn, so they can improve their life chances.
We partner with schools and local authorities across the country, supporting beyond the schoolgate and into the home, unpicking the issues that drive poor attendance and engagement with school. By providing whole family support, we are changing the lives of some of the country’s most vulnerable children.
We are looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to help meet the demand for our services and help promote our vital work. It is our ambition to further develop our national reach by working to influence school leaders, policymakers and funders to help us deliver even more impact nationally.
You’ll have previous experience of working in a digital marketing-focused role and using a wide range of digital and marketing techniques across different platforms including social media. You will have excellent communication and media relations skills. The role requires commitment and drive to deliver against deadlines.
We’d love to see an interest in our work and readiness for a role that provides an opportunity to make your mark. You’ll need to demonstrate the highest quality standards in all aspects of your previous work and a commitment to our mission. Children in School,ready to learn. Whatever it takes.
Please see the job description for full details.
To apply, please press the apply now button.
We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which you can find here.
As an employer we offer:
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 28 days and bank holidays
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Perkbox membership
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Employee assistance programme
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Life assurance
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Pension scheme
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process please contact us.
School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice has been on a major upward trajectory in recent years, with more children being supported, more major hospitals being partnered with and more supporters donating. Marketing and Communications at Noah’s Ark is transforming and elevating its outputs in order to enable the charity to reach its ambitious strategic objectives. So this can be achieved, the Marketing and Communications team need to become master storytellers.
The Marketing and Communications Officer will take a leading role in the creation of content for various departments, audiences and channels. This will include ideation and copywriting, as well as working with external designers to develop collateral. Working with stakeholders across the charity, the person in this role will produce excellent content for the Noah’s Ark website – including family case-studies and supporter stories.
As well as Content Creation, the Marketing and Communications Officer will opportunity to work across the marketing mix – including Digital Marketing, Content Strategy and Campaign Management. This is a cross-department role, working across Fundraising, Care, Volunteering, HR and Internal Communications, so it is essential that the appointed candidate is willing to embrace a diverse workload.
The appointed candidate will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager to support the delivery of the Marketing and Communications Strategy, and will be encouraged to contribute their own ideas and subsequently own projects. There is great potential for significant autonomy in this role and for the role to be shaped by the post-holder themselves.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting the Marketing and Communications Manager in the delivery of marketing activity for departments across the charity
- Working with the care team to capture stories and photography of our beneficiaries
- Writing and producing content for the Noah’s Ark social media channels
- Working with internal stakeholders to develop cross-channel content – including video & print
- Working with external designers and agencies to develop new marketing materials
- Create and support the creation of excellent content for the Noah’s Ark website
- Working with the Marketing and Communications Manager to continue the roll-out of the Noah’s Ark brand and implement the brand guidelines within the charity
- Maintain and develop excellent working relationships with key internal stakeholders
- Using existing templates, create visuals for our social channels in Adobe InDesign
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to develop and deliver communications strategies for key audiences
- Responding to ad-hoc requests for marketing support in a timely manner
- Managing the sourcing and ordering of branded merchandise
- Maintaining and organising the Marketing and Communications files
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If you’re a self-motivated, passionate and creative marketeer looking for an exciting and varied role that will allow you to develop a wide range of skills whilst working in the third sector, this could be just the position for you. We’re looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Executive to join our small but busy team based in Long Ashton, to drive our marketing activity allowing us to reach further, raise more and increase the support available for the people who need us.
St Peter’s Hospice is a much-loved Bristol charity that supports thousands of patients and their families every year, providing the best possible end of life care, and helping people to live their final days with dignity.
The benefits:
- 27 days holiday FTE (plus Bank Holidays)
- Competitive salary benchmarking, with a transparent approach to pay
- Hybrid working
- Free parking
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Access to discounts and offers from the UK's most popular retailers and service providers
- Gym membership discount
The details:
- Salary: £25,000 up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Working hours 37.5, Monday to Friday
- Permanent position
Key responsibilities:
- Developing the St Peter’s Hospice brand and protecting our reputation
- Growing supporter engagement through traditional and digital channels
- Campaign management for events, appeals and other fundraising activities
- Creating compelling content for a range of audiences
- Driving sales for our 46 incredible high street stores as well as our online shop, eBay and Depop
- Supporting better patient communication
- Using market research and analytics to get to know our supporters better
- Helping our volunteer team recruit and support our army of volunteers
- Working with agencies to deliver design, advertising and direct mail
- Actively supporting and demonstrating our values through your role and supporting the Hospice’s equality, diversity and inclusion programme
What we're looking for:
- To be successful in this role you will have at least three years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in-house, covering elements of the things listed above
- You’ll need to be flexible and able to work the occasional weekend or evening to support out of hours events
- A great problem solver with a logical approach to work
- Experience of managing competing demands and priorities
- Strong communication skills with ability to write copy and create relevant, on brand content
- Ability to work independently and manage time and workload effectively to meet deadlines
- Ability to analyse data and make decisions accordingly
We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us, and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we're looking for!
At St Peter’s Hospice, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community and are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing. We believe in equality of opportunity and understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender or disability.
We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date, so candidates are advised to apply early. Interviews to take place Friday 17th June 2022
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Full time, 37.5 hours
£32,582 - £38,329
Witney (currently our policy is a minimum of 40% of hours in the office, with the remainder remote working)
Are you an experienced Marketing Manager wanting to support our persecuted brothers and sisters??
Do you have proven experience in managing a team and marketing campaign management?
Are you a strong communicator, able to communicate vision, strategy, plans and tactics?
Open Doors is a Christian charity, part of Open Doors International, a global NGO network which works in over 60 countries to support and strengthen persecuted Christians. Last year the UK base raised approximately £15 million to provide practical support to persecuted Christians such as food, medicines, trauma care, legal assistance, safe houses and schools, as well as spiritual support through Christian literature, training and resources.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Marketing Manager to manage the team of Campaign Marketing Managers, Marketing Project Managers and Marketing Coordinator, overseeing the pipeline of campaigns and marketing projects to deliver the marketing and fundraising strategy. You will ensure all campaigns and projects follow a project plan and are managed successfully from start to end, ensuring scoping of the plan, clear briefs, objectives, and timings, and ensure that the project stays within budget.
This role will provide senior marketing leadership in the Marketing team. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, you will lead the planning and delivery of marketing across bought, owned, and earned channels to build awareness, change minds, prompt action, and develop deep connections with supporters.
As Senior Marketing Manager you will work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver results - cutting across boundaries, focussing on our supporters (new and existing), learning rapidly, and responding to change. You will ensure the team are skilled, inspired and delivering results.
You will champion effective marketing across a range of channels to maximise engagement and inspire action by our supporters. You will also support the Head of Marketing to ensure marketing excellence across all marketing activities.
As a committed Christian*, you will have a good understanding of the Christian community and its various denominational expressions throughout the UK & Ireland. You will be committed to high standards and show exceptional attention to detail.
You will discover that we work here because we are passionate about the mission of Open Doors. This role will provide you with the opportunity to use your God-given character and talents to contribute to the work of Open Doors, and to be part of a team that seeks to grow the charity, to support and encourage one another, and uphold the Christian values that we base our identity on.
If you are a Christian* looking to make an impact and seeking a new challenge in 2022, we'd love to hear from you!
Closing date: Friday 24th June 2022, noon
First interviews: Week commencing Monday 4th July 2022
*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an actively practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tree Aid is an international development organisation working with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees, improving people’s incomes, and restoring and protecting land.
Tree Aid works in partnership with communities in the drylands of Africa, using forestry and natural resource management to relieve poverty and protect the environment. We are values led, unique in what we do and are growing fast.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support transformational change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people who are living on the frontline of the climate crisis.
Tree Aid is a friendly and welcoming organisation with a great sense of community among the teams. Everybody is so passionate about the incredible work we have the opportunity to contribute to. Tree Aid has been going for many decades, but the work it does has never been more vital or timely, this is a job where you can make a positive difference. The job includes fantastic opportunities such as learning French and there are regular social events throughout the year. The comms team is forward thinking and ambitious, and the role would suit someone who wants to work in an exciting, dynamic environment. Deaglan – Digital Marketing officer
"It's a really great time to be joining the comms team. As Tree Aid expand into new countries, we're seeing our influence grow on the international stage and with it, a shift in our online audiences too. This means a whole host of interesting new opportunities and projects are emerging, and with it, the chance for our team to work together on some really exciting and innovative comms. As a small organisation, it's great to have a direct line with so many people working on the ground and in-country, and the atmosphere in the office feels supportive, kind, driven and passionate at the moment!" George Kontou – Communications Officer
As a member of the Fundraising and Communications management team, the Communications Manager provides leadership for the communications team. You will work with the Fundraising and Communications team to develop our marketing and communications across all stakeholder audiences, to maximise Tree Aid’s profile, create opportunities to grow funding and other income sources. You will lead on growing our brand across all channels.
They will lead and manage the Communications team to:
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Develop and implement Tree Aid’s communication strategy and plan.
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Increase engagement with Tree Aid’s target audiences.
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Promote a strong and consistent Tree Aid brand, externally and internally.
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Manage and co-ordinate the Tree Aid website and digital marketing.
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Promote Tree Aid via the media and other networks.
Key dates:
Closing date: 10am on the 14th June 2022
First round shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a short task as part of the application process. You will given 2 days to complete this. The task should take no longer than 2 hours to complete.
Second round shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview on Wednesday 22nd June. We will provide three of the interview questions the day before the interview. No presentation will be needed for the interview.
Final interview will be with the CEO and the Fundraising and Communications Director on Friday 24th June
Start date: August – September 2022
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We are looking for a Head of Communications to lead on PR and digital and print communications at WFN: an impactful fundraising and grant-giving wildlife conservation charity focused on supporting grassroots projects in the Global South.
The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN)
WFN is a UK-registered charity (no. 1081455) offering funding (Awards), training and media profile to inspiring leaders of wildlife conservation projects across the Global South. We support pragmatic, sustainable and long-lasting work rooted in science and community involvement. The charity funds projects directly and we remain in regular contact with our winners. WFN also raises awareness of the serious problems facing wildlife, landscapes, climate and people through promoting the work of our winners. We focus support on nationals (leaders who were either born in the country where they work or have gained nationality) and aim to build the capacity of successful local NGOs and grassroots work. We fund mainly in Africa, Asia and Latin America where income is often hardest to raise and can have the biggest impact for people and biodiversity.
Our funding is raised each year, mainly from family foundations and trusts, as well as from individuals, corporates and international NGOs, with a current annual income of £2m/year. WFN is governed by a committed trustee board. Our small team is dynamic, hard-working and strives to go above and beyond expectations. The charity benefits from high profile support from Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, Trustee Sir David Attenborough, and Ambassadors Kate Humble and Tom Heap. Next year, WFN will be marking its 30th anniversary, which provides a special opportunity to celebrate 30 years of supporting inspiring conservation leaders, and to look to the future. In line with our ambition to raise £3m/year by 2025, we are expanding our team to meet targets and increase the amount of support we can channel to our growing network of conservationists around the world as we seek to further raise their profile and foster south-south collaborations among WFN alumni.
Position of Head of Communications
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join us in the role of Head of Communications. This varied role offers the successful candidate a key position at WFN, leading on charity and winner PR, and setting and implementing WFN’s annual Communications Strategy. The HoC is responsible for digital communications (including website, e-letters, video and social media), printed publications, and branding. They report to the Director and will receive day-to-day support with social media from the Fundraising Officer. They regularly assist in helping organise exciting events, such as our annual Whitley Awards Ceremony as well as timely communications campaigns relevant to the environment sector.
Strong writing ability and an eye for design are required to deliver communications across the charity, including across printed and digital platforms. If you are a creative self-starter with a passion for communicating positive conservation stories to a diverse audience, possess excellent organisational skills and are accustomed to managing a varied workload, then this role is for you. The successful candidate will have a desire to contribute to the mission of an effective wildlife conservation charity and build the profile of both the organisation and our winners.
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS – SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential
- Demonstrable history working in a similar role within the charity/NGO sector
- Proven success in leading PR campaigns and securing media coverage
- Excellent writing ability
- A track record of producing effective digital and print communications for a wide range of audiences
- Confident webmaster/editor (WordPress experience preferred)
- Experience setting social media strategy, and using online tools such as Canva and Hootsuite to aid with content creation and scheduling
- Competency with basic video editing
- Strong interpersonal skills (interface with team members, trustees, media, donors, suppliers, international grantees)
- A creative thinker with an eye for design, who can build timely campaigns and keep content fresh to increase engagement
- Extremely organised, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload within deadline
- Capable to work as part of team and on own initiative
- Flexible ‘can do’ approach and will flourish in a small office environment
- Understanding of key issues in wildlife conservation
- Proven ability in effective budgeting, negotiating and budget management
Desirable
- MSc in relevant subject
- Experience with event organisation
- Fundraising experience
- Competency using Salesforce database and/or Vertical Response
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Keynote
- Experience working with high profile individuals
Additional Details Related to the Position
- Attractive holiday package totalling 30 days p.a. plus bank holidays
- The charity operates a Pension Scheme.
- The Head of Communications reports to the Director
- This role is based in Central London, with the option to work remotely up to 2 days/week
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We are looking for a talented Communications Assistant with organisational, people and coordination skills to thrive in a medical charity focusing on supporting doctors to deliver medical imaging and cancer services!
The Communications Assistant is an integral role in a newly restructured communications directorate, supporting the Director and teams to successfully deliver on ambitious objectives. We’re looking for a detailed and efficient self-starter who can turn their hand to database management, diary management, sending out press releases and offering support to the Communications Director, the RCR’s President and also the Chief Executive.
You’ll be calm, able to manage a varied workload in this multi-faceted role, whilst also being able to learn huge amounts about communications, digital and public affairs. The successful candidate will have demonstratable knowledge, interest, or experience of working within a Communications team, and have strong communication skills, with an understanding of how to effectively support senior executives.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then you can find out more about the Communications Assistant role, the RCR and how to apply by visiting the RCR website and reading the Communications Assistant candidate pack.
The RCR is a great place to work. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. As Covid recedes and the cancer backlog rises up the agenda, our members’ work and views have never been more important.
Why join us?
Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
Modern working environment
Equipment provided to work from home
Generous annual leave allowance
Excellent pension scheme
Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
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Full time, 37.5 hours
£26,022 - £30,615
Witney (currently our policy is a minimum of 40% of hours in the office, with the remainder remote working)
Are you Project Manager with a desire to support our persecuted brothers and sisters?
Do you have project management experience in a marketing and communications environment?
Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate and relate effectively to people at all levels?
Open Doors is a Christian charity, part of Open Doors International, a global NGO network which works in over 60 countries to support and strengthen persecuted Christians. Last year the UK base raised approximately £15 million to provide practical support to persecuted Christians such as food, medicines, trauma care, legal assistance, safe houses and schools, as well as spiritual support through Christian literature, training and resources.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Project Manager to join our expanding marketing team.
Working with the Senior Marketing Manager, Head of Marketing, and wider Marketing team, you will deliver a wide range of marketing project. You will need to identify and track any project risks and issues while managing change through the ‘change control’ process when issues are outside project tolerances.
You will ensure that all projects follow a project plan and are managed successfully from start to end, ensuring correct scoping of the plan, a clear brief, clear objectives, measures, and timings and that the project stays within budget. Working alongside a second Marketing Project Manager you will support the marketing team by communicating with internal and external suppliers to ensure the whole team (internal and external) have clear understanding of the work required and deliver their tasks
As a committed Christian*, you will have a good understanding of the Christian community and its various denominational expressions throughout the UK & Ireland. You will be committed to high standards and show exceptional attention to detail.
You will discover that we work here because we are passionate about the mission of Open Doors. This role will provide you with the opportunity to use your God-given character and talents to contribute to the work of Open Doors, and to be part of a team that seeks to grow the charity, to support and encourage one another, and uphold the Christian values that we base our identity on.
If you are a Christian* looking to make an impact and seeking a new challenge in 2022, we'd love to hear from you!
Closing date: Friday 24th June 2022, noon
First interviews: Week commencing Monday 4th July 2022
*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an actively practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.
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We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager to join the National Institute of Health and Care Research, the UK’s largest funder of research.
SBRI Healthcare is a NHS initiative that enables access across new innovations that solve identified healthcare challenges and unmet needs, we have an opening for an experienced and innovative Senior Communications and Marketing Manager with an understanding of innovation in healthcare or the life sciences sector.
Job Description
We are looking for a self-starter with a proven track record of leading integrated, multi-channel communications. In this role you will deliver our strategy, using your communications and marketing skills across digital, social media, multimedia and brand identification.
In the role of Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, you will support key activities of the Innovations team based in Twickenham, who deliver the SBRI Healthcare, NIHR i4i and AI Award programmes. You will engage with the wider National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and create clear and compelling communications and marketing messages for the life sciences sector.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and deliver how we communicate with and engage multiple and diverse audiences and stakeholders across universities, NHS Trusts and SMEs. You will work with communications professionals from across innovation-focused, multi-faceted and nationally distributed organisations.
Key responsibilities
- Lead on delivery of SBRI Healthcare's communications strategy, encompassing the website, social media platforms, e-newsletters and other digital communication channels.
- Own and lead the redevelopment, optimisation strategy and ongoing performance and maintenance of SBRI Healthcare's website.
- Plan, create, commission, develop and manage a range of content (newsletters, case studies, press releases, blogs, audio, video and infographics) to support cross-channel engagement and communications activities.
- Advise, develop and apply the SBRI Healthcare brand identity.
- Coordinate the development and delivery of press releases and news stories generated from the SBRI Healthcare portfolio.
- Coordinate the creation and production of print material (brochures, promotional material and our annual report) and e-versions.
About you
- Educated to degree level or higher
- Marketing & communications experience, including media relations, digital channel and platform
- A storyteller with visual flair and strong writing abilities
- Able turn complex information into effective news, promotional materials and digital content
- Proven copywriting and editing skills, in marketing health, medical or science
- Experience in using audiovisual equipment and creative software to produce engaging multimedia content
- Experience of creating tailored messages and content to engage a broad spectrum of audiences
Role Details & Benefits
Salary: £42,000 - £49,000, depending on experience
Wide range of core benefits
Hours: 0900 to 1730 Mon to Fri
Location: Twickenham / Hybrid Remote
Interested in learning more about this exciting position with the UK's largest and most prestigious funder of research, please submit a cover letter and CV and one of the team will be in touch.
Please visit our careers page at LGC Group for more information
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Julie’s Bicycle is seeking outstanding candidates for a new Marketing & Communications Coordinator role to support the delivery of our marketing and communications strategies. This is an opportunity to work in a passionate, dedicated team who are committed to making a difference and an organisation that is an internationally recognised leader in its field: come and join us! You will work with our Marketing and Comms Managers and the wider team to communicate our work to the creative sector and beyond. You’ll help to deliver the day-to-day communications needs of the organisation and create and repurpose engaging content.
This role will suit a proactive and flexible individual with enthusiasm for and experience of marketing and/or communications. You will be excited about profiling our events and resources; creating and distributing communications assets for Julie’s Bicycle and our individual programmes, and growing our audiences, media contacts and networks. You’ll have an interest in culture and the environment, and you will be excited about communicating the ways in which the arts and culture can make an exceptional contribution to the challenge of the climate and ecological crisis.
Julie’s Bicycle (JB) is a pioneering non-profit organisation mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate crisis. Founded by the music industry in 2007 and now working across the arts and culture, JB has partnered with over 2000 organisations in the UK and internationally. Combining cultural and environmental expertise, JB delivers high impact programmes to meet the climate and ecological crisis head-on.
JB supports the arts and culture to: become net zero carbon and restore nature; inspire public action on climate and ecology; and champion environmental justice and fairness. Our work includes research, training, consultancy, and policy development. We provide the creative community with the full range of tools, knowledge, and inspiration to act. We run a rich programme of events, projects, advocacy, and campaigns. Our work includes: a longstanding partnership with Arts Council England; Creative Green consultancy programme, Culture/Environment Policy Programme; Music Programme and Creative Climate Leadership. 2022 sees further development of our Climate Justice programme and new investment in our internationally renowned carbon calculator tools for the cultural sector. This is an exciting time to join an expanding, highly motivated team of 20 employees and additional external associates who, together, represent a unique mix of arts, culture, environmental, digital and operational expertise.
Julie’s Bicycle is a pioneering not-for-profit, mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate and ecological crisis.
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In recent years Switchback has made big strides building our profile and shifting perceptions of young prison leavers -including through our Reshape Release campaign, national media coverage and our groundbreakingnew podcast series, Time & Again.
We’re now looking for a fantastic new Communications and Campaigns Manager to put rocket boosters under our comms and help Switchback punch even further above our weight.
This is a pivotal and varied role in our dynamic, fast-growing team based near Spitalfields Market in the heart of East London. You’ll have responsibility for managing Switchback’s communications including digital, social media and press, while leading our campaigns to shift the narrative and challenge social and racial injustice.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Job Context: The Head of Marketing, Comms & PR will work directly with the CEO as a key member of the SMT. The candidate will take lead responsibility for development and implementation of the marketing and communication strategy.
The Organisation: Best Beginnings is a national charity established to help give every child in the UK the best start in life and reduce inequalities in outcomes. We aim to improve the health, wellbeing and life-chances of young children of all backgrounds, with a firm focus on tackling inequalities. We forge partnerships and collaborate with parents, local communities, front-line professionals, service providers, professional bodies, academics and policymakers to create, disseminate and evaluate innovative interventions and drive positive change
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a marketing and communication strategy for the organisation, in collaboration with CEO and the Senior Management Team (SMT).
- Lead strategic communications to drive the impact of our campaigns and messaging, grow our profile and increase our influence.
- Take responsibility for our overall communications strategy and planning and delivery all our digital activities and the positioning of our brand.
- Working with the SMT and relevant peers and teams like Fundraising, Delivery, Evaluations & Policy, Digital and Engagement to ensure their marketing and communications plans are created and delivered effectively.
- With a strong Editorial eye, develop and execute the delivery of presentations, videos, written content and infographics in line with current and upcoming projects
- Lead and develop a team to ensure all details are covered and that there is complete consistency and polish across all comms & marketing streams from the bottom up.
- Provide leadership and direction across member and volunteer engagement, ensuring good collaboration and consistent messaging.
- Manage the relationship with outsourced agencies where applicable and ensure they are fully briefed and aligned with the organisational goals and message.
- Bring innovation and best practice to your role, blending creative thinking with organisational operations and strategy.
- Optimise process within the wider marketing team, evaluate and implement new tools to drive efficiencies and maximise returns on campaigns.
- Bring digital product marketing experience to the team to ensure the app and technical team are supported in their communications and delivery.
- Work closely with the CEO and COO to raise the profile of the team via thought leadership opportunities, keynote speeches, awards, events, articles etc.
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Purpose: The UK Communications Manager will be tasked with leading our profile raising and communications activities in the UK. Based from our offices in Cardiff, Wales, but with a blended home/office working arrangements, you will drive the delivery of all of SHA/UP’s external communications, brand profiling and public affairs work to support the organisation to build its identify and support our efforts to raise funds and our profile.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the delivery of the organisation’s Communications Strategy in the UK and be a key voice of the organisation in the UK.
- Manage the UK communications budget
- Manage any relationships with agencies, designers, and other external service providers
- Work with the wider Communications team to deliver and embed a new brand identity for the merged organisation (2022)
- Work closely with country programmes and the wider communications and fundraising teams on the creation of annual reports, supporter reviews, country newsletters and digital mailings
- Work closely with overseas Communications staff and country teams to develop story and media opportunities, both in countries of operation and within the UK
- Work as part of the Communications team to develop and deliver high-quality content for different audiences – through social media, websites, external blogs, internal supporter newsletters and in traditional media
- Build and nurture relationships and be central to the organisation’s public engagement activities in the UK, and specifically within Wales
- Work closely with the Fundraising team to promote fundraising and marketing activities and ultimately grow the revenue streams for our work.
Key Relationships:
- Members of the Communications team based at HQ in Dublin, including the Head of Communications and Digital Communications Manager
- Cardiff-based UP/SHA team
- UK-based Fundraising team, based in Shrewsbury
- UK-based Programme Funding team, based in London
- Overseas-based communications officers
Qualifications/Other Requirements
Essential
- Degree-level qualification in media, journalism, public relations or a related discipline
- At least six years’ experience working in a media environment, either as a journalist, in public relations, or related
Desirable
- Experience of the global development not-for-profit sector
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge and/or experience of social media marketing
- Experience of hosting or organising public events and activities
- Video editing, film-making and photography
- Ability to communicate in Welsh (written and spoken)
Person specification
- Adept and capable communicator and storyteller who can gather information and tell the stories of the communities with whom we work
- Good understanding of the external media environment and a ‘nose’ for news and media opportunities that is grounded in experience working as a media professional, in a press office, in PR, or as a journalist
- Good knowledge of digital media, including website content creation, social media and social media content and trends, and digital mailings and marketing.
- Ability to develop new, and leverage existing relationships and secure influence with policymakers, decision-makers and other key stakeholders
- Genuine interest in the issues and challenges that inform global development in the 21st century.
- Knowledge of the media and political context of Wales
To Apply
To apply please submit your completed application form (available to download on on our website) your CV and cover letter via the careers page on our website.
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ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
THE ROLE
As part of the Retention and Engagement team, the Membership Communication Manager supports the retention of Life and Adult members and the wider membership provision through the creation of journeys delivering an outstanding member experience increasing supporter satisfaction, engagement and long term commitment.
This post is responsible for leading the member communications strategy and execution of appropriate communications to members. The role will be required to work closely with colleagues to ensure our members receive timely communications in a way they wish to receive them.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be an effective communicator, both in written and verbal communications and someone who has the ability to influence differing internal and external audiences, using your previous experience within a marketing role.
You will be assertive and able to adapt to a fast paced environment. You will demonstrate strong copy and proofing skills and a track record of working with suppliers and agencies. You will have experience of delivering member or supporter communications through a variety of on and off line channels.
WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team you will be making your contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, good holiday allowance and the opportunity to work flexibly from home.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At the Woodland Trust, we believe everyone deserves to have their lives enriched by trees and woods.
We also believe that our organisation should reflect and represent the full richness of human diversity in terms of background, identity, ability and circumstance. As groups of people currently underrepresented as Woodland Trust employees, we are particularly keen to receive your application if you are Black, Asian or minority ethnic, disabled or under 25. We are measuring our success in redressing this.
We are open to discussion of any adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process, and if you are successful in gaining a position with us, during employment.
We promise the only thing we assess within your application is how you have demonstrated your suitability for the job, and nothing else.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find the suitable candidate before the closing date.
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