• Are you a change agent who loves to create energy around new ways of working?
• Do you live, breathe and drive excellence?
• Do you flourish in a creative environment that demands innovation and collaboration?
• Do you have a proven track record in casting vision, developing strategy, delivering
• successful fundraising plans and developing brand?
• Can you inspire and develop a team that strives to reach its full potential?
• Do you have a passion for the whole mission of God throughout the world?

God may be calling you to lead Communications for BMS.

BMS World Mission is seeking to appoint a Director of Communications and Funding who will play a key leadership role in mobilising thousands of churches and individuals to pray for and financially support our work around the world.

This role is the lead external interface on BMS’ corporate communications.
This role is responsible for the way BMS is presented publicly and handles all risk and opportunities related to brand, fundraising and corporate communications in order to maintain, and build upon, BMS’ reputation and support in the UK.
This role will lead a team who:
Develop all external-facing communications in order to recruit and retain donors across a variety of audiences and channels, and build on existing church relations to encourage funding and prayer, promoting the vision and ethos of BMS.
Review and develop BMS’ messaging to ensure relationships with individuals, churches and corporates, primarily in the UK, are maximized.
This role works collaboratively with the Board and the Executive Director Team in the leadership of BMS World Mission and in the implementation of BMS strategic and operational plans.

• Starting salary range £49,673 to £54,924
• Very generous holiday allowance and occupational pension scheme.
• Relocation package available.
• Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 30 June 2020.
• Interviews to be held in July, dates to be confirmed.

Early applications are encouraged as these will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you have any questions about this role the recruitment pack provides contact details to arrange a conversation. For the full recruitment package and to download an application form, please visit BMS World Mission Website. 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2021
Hours: Part time, 3 days a week
Flexible working arrangements between office and home

Sightsavers is seeking a creative, committed and experienced Communications Officer to help raise the profile and awareness of the Strategy Refresh process. This is an exciting time to join Sightsavers and this position will play a key role in  keeping teams across the organisation and external partners up to date with the evolution of the strategy refresh, responding to requests as well as proactively sharing new information, as the work evolves.

Working closely with colleagues from across Sightsavers, including collaborating with other communication teams and colleagues, you will design and deliver an effective and engaging communication plan for the strategy refresh.

As Communications Officer you will utilise your creative skills to create engaging content and strategic communication materials for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and support the development of strategic communication materials.

You will be passionate about creating content and telling stories across multiple channels, with experience and understanding of communications, design and content. You will be able to write clear and engaging content for a range of channels and audiences and will demonstrate the ability to think creatively and present complex information in an engaging way.

Other responsibilities include:

• Acting as first point of contact for all strategy refresh communication requirements and requests
• Identifying and evaluating communications tactics
• Developing content for presentations, reports, information briefs, newsletters, websites, blogs, case studies, videos, social media or other digital/printed assets

 Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Experienced in overseeing the design and development of creative communication materials (on and offline)
• A degree in a relevant field (for example Communications), or equivalent experience
• The ability to support teams and clients to develop strategic communications plans and tactics
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholder requirements
• Ideally, you will have experience of working in a communications role for NGOs, INGOs or charities, although this is not essential
• Some knowledge of global health, International Development and organizational strategy would be beneficial

Due to ongoing travel restrictions we are only able to consider candidates who are currently based within the UAE.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details.

Closing Date: 21 June 2020

Interviews: Expected to take place the week commencing 6 July and you may be asked to provide examples of your work. Due to the current Covid-19 situation, for the safety and peace of mind of potential candidates and of Sightsavers staff, all interviews will be held remotely.

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

To apply, and for further details about the role, please follow the below link. Please be aware that you will be prompted to include your CV or Cover Letter, please ignore this. Only information included in the online application form will be considered.

Sightsavers is not willing to accept unsolicited agency CVs. Sightsavers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Al-Khair Foundation is a unique charity comprising the international delivery of humanitarian aid, three TV channels and four private schools. We are seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager. You shall report to and be supported strategically by the Head of Information, Communications and Technologies and you will be responsible for managing a growing team. You will need to be extremely hands-on and hit the ground running, delivering excellent marketing and communications activity across brand, content, digital and media.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining, developing and delivering the marketing strategy and operational plan.
• Ensuring the strategy, plan and activity directly supports the delivery of organisational objectives through appropriate brand, marketing and communications activities.
• Leading brand activity, ensuring the implementation of plans, and effective management.
• Monitoring our audiences and charity sector trends and completing competitor analysis, using findings to inform strategic plans, operational plans and day-to-day activity.
• Hands-on delivery of social media and wider digital media, traditional marketing projects, events and marketing collateral for branches and organisation-wide fundraising initiatives.

Your experience will include:

• Charity sector experience is a must.
• Educated to degree level in Marketing or equivalent degree/qualification.
• Substantial experience of marketing and communications, having worked at a senior level with experience of brand development, content, creative services, digital and media.
• Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering integrated strategies and activities across teams.
• Managing a team, providing direction and motivation and delivering effective line management through supervision and development of staff.

Candidates interested in this role are encouraged to email their CVs via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midnight on 16th June 2020.

Due to the expected high response to this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this campaign once we have a suitable pool of applicants.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is a wide-ranging role for an experienced strategic and creative marketing and communications professional. We are looking for someone who has expertise in devising and implementing integrated communications and campaigns strategies to a diverse set of stakeholders. This role would suit someone with understanding and experience of the English Football sector and a passion for equality and inclusion.

We are looking for a strong leader to take Kick It Out’s marketing and communications to the next level to devise and manage innovative ways to better engage with more clubs, fans, football bodies’, grassroots organisations, young people and the media. You would be responsible for owning the consistent public tone of voice and being primarily responsible for setting and managing the tone of external communications.

Developing Strategic communications and marketing plans

The successful applicant will creatively develop and deliver inventive and effective multi-platform marketing, engagement and profile-raising strategies for Kick It Out’s various programmes. This will include showcasing our impact and success stories.

You must have the ability to engage with and work equally effectively together with our main stakeholder communities – (i) Football authorities and their equality and inclusion programmes (ii) our beneficiaries- that is those from minority communities and underrepresented groups (iii) players, fan groups and young people.

You and your team will be responsible for the development and management of our overall brand and industry presence. This will include our website, social media platforms, annual report, overall impact reports, promotional videos, materials for events and other marketing collateral, testing different approaches to marketing and finding the optimal practices and tools to drive traffic and engagement, and advising and reporting on outcome metrics.

A multi-faceted team player, you are as confident leading strategic discussions and developing campaigns.

Media engagement and campaigning

The ideal candidate will have the ability to articulate how Kick It Out relates to key policy areas such as inclusion, anti-discrimination work, hate crime and under-represented marginalised communities. You will be expected to raise the profile of Kick It Out’s work and its position as a thought-leader, and advocate for policy change. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with key influencers, journalists and policy-makers to raise and strengthen the profile of the organisation.

Social Media

You will be expected to develop our social media presence so that the organisation can maximise it to the greatest benefit.  This will include developing relationships with different social media platforms and looking to use these to communicate Kick It Out’s different campaigns and impact both in the football and EDI arena.

Management Duties

This role is also part of the SMT (Senior Management Team) which means you will actively contribute to setting Kick It Out’s overall strategic objectives as well as management of our day to day operations, working alongside your peers on SMT.

You will be experienced at building internal relationships and working collaboratively across teams and departments on joint projects, effectively managing comms plans and delivering on timelines with multiple stakeholders and partners.

What we are looking for in you

• A strategic long-term visionary, with experience of developing and implementing integrated communications strategies across multiple channels (social media, digital, branding and media)
•  Significant senior marketing and communications experience, leading the marketing and communications function of an organisation
• An understanding of equality issues and designing influencing strategies and events
• An understanding of discrimination and its impact
• Ability to manage suppliers and agencies, ensuring high quality of work, deliverables and value for money
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to adapt tone and approach for different stakeholders
• Ability to craft and edit compelling content to a high standard from policy submissions to tweets
• Demonstrable experience of managing and executing creative and high-impact marketing campaigns and initiatives across multiple platforms and formats, in particular social media
• Good understanding of GDPR and experience of data management and CRM systems
• Team management experience of leading, growing and retaining talent
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A good understanding of analytics and impact measurement methodologies and how to articulate impact at both an individual programme and overall organisational level
• Good understanding of the football sector.
• Experience of working with of equality/inclusion organisations
• Experience of working with corporate partners and managing stakeholder relationships at both strategic and project level.

This role will require some evening and weekend working, travel around the country and abroad, on occasions.

The purpose of the role is to support the development of SIFA Fireside through successful communications. The role focuses primarily on external communications: social and print media, website, e-newsletters, posters and flyers; and will also support the fundraising team with communications. The role will also support internal communications with staff and volunteers and support the service teams with communications to clients. This role reports directly to the Head of Organisational Development and is critical in raising SIFA Fireside’s profile and in communicating our vision and the difference we make.  

Are you an inspiring communicator interested in amplifying our voice as the leading social enterprise on London’s iconic South Bank?  If you’re passionate about using your skills and experience to shape our messaging, we want to hear from you.

Why? Well, we’ve an exciting opportunity for a skilled Communications and Media Officer to join our organisation on a permanent basis. We’re seeking a creative, confident enthusiastic and proactive professional with experience in a similar role.

Coin Street is a social enterprise working in Waterloo and North Southwark, London SE1 and neighbouring boroughs. From a derelict site in 1984, we’ve created a thriving, diverse, vibrant and welcoming ‘mixed use’ neighbourhood – a place for people to live, work and play.

The Senior Communications and Media Officer will provide a dynamic communications and media relations service across Coin Street. The role will collaborate with the Marketing Manager on creative, innovative and engaging communications, external relations and marketing activities to promote and strengthen the Coin Street brands.

You will have strong experience of media or stakeholder relations, experience in a fast-paced communications/ PR/ marketing team, and confident in managing social media platforms and monitoring tools.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, multi-skilled and energetic Communications or Media Officer to join our small but hardworking communications team and become part of an innovative, high profile, social enterprise based in the centre of London.

Creating an inspirational neighbourhood

We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality live, work and play spaces on land which we own.

We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities.  We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.

From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.

In return we can offer you:

• 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• 9% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution)
• Season ticket loan
• Health and wellbeing package including free gym membership and a confidential employee assistance programme
• Commitment to training and development
   

To apply please submit an up to date CV and the supporting questions form. We are unable to consider CVs if they are not accompanied by the supporting questions form.   Closing date for applications is Sunday 14 June 2020.  Interviews will take place via video conferencing facilities.

Due to the current government advice, office-staff within Coin Street are currently all working from home. This will be reviewed as government advice is updated.

Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) strives to be an equal opportunities organisation and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Our values are:

• Creative: By looking for solutions rather than problems I will find better ways of doing things
• Collaborative: By respecting the views of others we will learn, grow and achieve more together
• Committed: I do what I say I am going to do and do the best job I can.

The 3 Cs are lived by all staff at CSCB. You will be expected to demonstrate your understanding of the behaviours associated with these values during the recruitment process

Head of Communications and Digital Content - Permanent

Full Time (37.5hrs per week) / Salary c£55,000 pa

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Communications and Digital Content to join our Income Generation and Communications Team. You will be responsible for devising and implementing The Children’s Trust communications and digital content strategy as part of the charity’s new five-year strategy ‘Hope and Ambition’. This will involve building The Children’s Trust’s brand and awareness online and offline; and helping to deliver a transformation in our use of digital in service delivery, income generation and stakeholder engagement, including the development of new capabilities in our teams.

You will have responsibility for leading a high-performing team to deliver a work programme that includes developing and delivering a multi-channel communications strategy, providing greater access to information, support and expertise for the children, young people and their families, staff, supporters, volunteers, the public and medical professionals. This role will also support the development of new and existing online and offline services and fundraising products, by developing content that engages audiences and drives revenue as well as proactively building and managing the brand, improving understanding of what The Children’s Trust does and raising awareness of the issues around childhood brain injury.

You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader, able to support a high performing team. With experience of working in a complex environment, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail.  You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

The role is predominantly to be based at our National Specialist Centre in Tadworth, Surrey however due to current circumstances remote working will be considered initially. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible and as a minimum be in the office at least three days per week once business returns to normal post-Covid 19.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact The Children's Trust directly, and the People Operations Team will be more than happy to assist you.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be asked to complete The Children's Trust Application Form upon shortlisting. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and will be further explored during the interview process. 

Closing Date: Sunday, 21st June 2020

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 29th June 2020

Strictly no agencies please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.  Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. 

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton and Epsom.

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: free on-site parking; subsidised cafeteria; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is as unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities.

The Children’s Trust is fully committed to protecting children and young people.  All posts at The Children's Trust are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  If you are applying to The Children's Trust, and are already registered with the DBS update service, this will speed up the recruitment process significantly.  We are an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

Inclusion London is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and experienced Deaf or Disabled person for the post of:

Communications and Media Officer

Inclusion London is a leading disability equality organisation run by and for Deaf and Disabled people. We have built a national reputation for effective policy and campaign work and for providing innovative business and organisational support to local Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) in London.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Communications and Media Officer to help Inclusion London take our communications to the next level: developing and improving the coverage and effectiveness of our campaigns, justice and policy work across print, broadcasting and social media.

You will have experience of successfully using print, broadcasting and social media to support and raise the profile of campaigns; establishing relationships with key media contacts and influencers; developing high quality content for communications for diverse audiences including blog posts, emails, press releases, infographics and films and using the latest social media tools and approaches.

Inclusion London is committed to equality, diversity and human rights and reflecting the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Deaf or Disabled people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

We support flexible working and large aspects of these jobs could be done remotely, however some travel to London to attend face-to -face meetings may be required depending on the Public Health advice. 

Salary:   £34,000 per annum pro rata

Hours:  21 hours per week

Length of employment: 12 month fixed term contract

Pension contribution:  Non-contributory pension 5%

Annual Leave:  25 days per year plus bank holidays pro rata

To Apply:

Please click on the APPLY ON WEBSITE button below or above where you can download the application pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 15 June 2020

Candidates invited to interview will be informed by: 19 June 2020

Interviews will take place on: Week Commencing 29 June 2020 via Zoom

This is an exciting and senior new role within a growing business development team and an important time for Solace. In the last five years we have doubled the number of people we support rising to nearly 23,000.  We know that our services are valued and we are now looking for someone who can drive growth through media engagement and effective communications. This is a senior role in the charity and you will have the opportunity to lead and deliver on our ambitious plans for the future.

This your chance as an experienced media manager and feminist to play an influential role in ensuring the voices of women and girls are put centre stage and contribute to ending violence and abuse against them. You will manage a small team and report to the Director of Business Development.

Solace is an innovative, exciting, grass roots charity working across London. We offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development. You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. 

Solace values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities.

NEF is looking for a Marketing Manager to lead the overall charity marketing strategy, from concept to delivery. You will oversee the creation and delivery of marketing plans that fulfil NEF’s charitable strategy, meet business development targets and ensure all communications are accurate, well-crafted and on-brand. You will provide high quality advice and guidance on marketing matters and collaborate with other teams to create good commercial outcomes.

Job Description: Marketing Manager

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Base: Milton Keynes

Job Type: Permanent (FT or PT for the right candidate)

Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum (FTE)

The National Energy Foundation

The National Energy Foundation is an independent charity based in Milton Keynes, which has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. We aim to give people, organisations and government the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand, manage and reduce the use of energy in buildings.

Role Summary

To provide a quality service you might already have a strong understanding of our customers and markets – or you’ll need to develop that understanding quickly. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Alongside senior colleagues, develop and own the NEF marketing and communications strategy.
• Management of NEF’s portfolio of websites to implement design changes, improving functionality, check Google Analytics and make necessary changes to refine and improve Goal Conversions on the sites.
• Management of website content and SEO – ensuring all written, photographic and multimedia content is up-to-date, commissioning new content where required, and keeping the sites completely current.
• Management of NEF’s social media strategy across its portfolio of projects and websites, including regular updates of blogs and other content across various social media channels.
• Management of NEF’s marketing collateral – supervising design, print and production of brochures, leaflets, corporate videos, case studies, testimonials etc.
• Leadership of direct marketing creative campaigns, including creating, sending out and measuring impact of e-newsletters and direct mail.
• Management of NEF charitable identity and branding guidelines, ensuring absolute consistency of brand across all parts of the business; managing production of company stationery, branded templates for documents, bids and presentations, production of business cards, office signage etc.
• Management of special promotions or ‘themed’ activities.
• Management of exhibitions and events, including choosing which events to attend, sorting exhibition and display materials and leading attendance schedules.
• Management of sponsorships, ensuring brand consistency and maximum exposure.
• Entering awards for the company – writing the awards submissions, gathering evidence and testimonials, etc.
• Representing NEF at new business meetings, conference speaking opportunities, attendance at conventions and trade shows; all with potential for out-of-hours networking.

Person Specification

• A minimum of 3 years marketing experience, ideally in a charitable environment and across a mixture of marketing techniques, including content, digital, direct and social marketing.
• Knowledge of (or an interest in learning) sustainability, in particular on energy related issues.
• Branding experience.
• Budget management experience and good numerical skills.
• Experience of digital content & social media, including scheduling programmes.
• Copywriting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and stability in challenging situations.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organized, with good time management skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a willingness to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Computer literate – Excel, Word, Mac & Windows OS.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to execute, monitor and analyse campaigns.

About us

Brook is the UK’s leading provider of sexual health and wellbeing services for young people. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudices and championing equality so that young people can make positive, healthy lifestyle choices.

We provide free, confidential sexual health services and counselling in clinical settings throughout the country. Our education work supports young people’s emotional development and teaches core life skills, while our training for professionals improves the confidence of teachers to deliver effective, rights-based relationships and sex education.

About this position

You will be responsible for delivering Brook’s Communications Strategy, published in 2019. You will oversee both internal and external communications, tailoring your messaging to ensure that staff, young people, external stakeholders, donors and the public are engaged with Brook’s work.

About you

You will have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate and charity partners. You will also have a strong track record of managing multiple projects and deadlines.

You will be able to prioritise a demanding workload and work well under pressure and be able to make confident decisions based on your initiative. You will be organised and demonstrate excellent attention to detail, ensuring all work is of a high standard.

Essential to this role is demonstrable experience of working in a senior communications position, and preferably within a voluntary sector organisation. You will also have experience of managing staff and working collaboratively both internally and externally.

In return for your expertise, enterprise and initiative, we can offer an exciting position within a supportive team, and genuinely interesting work within a charity that has a proud history and ambitious plans for the future.

Your application

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a personal statement no longer than two pages by 5pm on 30 June. It should outline why you are a suitable candidate and your reasons for applying. Interviews for this role will take place virtually on 8 and 9 July 2020.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the overall supervision of the Finance, HR and Admin Director, the primary role of the Communications and Campaigns Manager is to develop and implement PEN International’s Campaign and Communications, as well PEN’s relationship with major writers, in line with PEN International’s strategic plan. Working closely with the Digital Manager and PEN’s Regional Coordinators, you will oversee PEN’s external outputs and build strategic relationships with high-profile writers to support PEN’s campaigning and literary work.

 The role requires occasional international travel, mostly to PEN international meetings.

The post does not have line-management responsibility.

The ideal candidate should have:
At least 5 years’ experience of having worked in a campaigns, media or PR role in an international context.

• Excellent communications and campaigning skills – ideally with experience of working in arts / literature / journalism / human rights environment.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Proven ability to write clearly and persuasively, in a range of formats and for different audiences.
• Good attention to detail.
• Appreciation, knowledge and understanding of freedom of expression issues.
• Ability to use common office software packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Good organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Experience of managing and updating a website, including demonstrable web publishing, copywriting and online editorial skills.
• Experience of managing the design and print process of organisational materials and reports.

ABOUT US

PEN International promotes literature and freedom of expression. Founded in 1921, our global community of writers now spans more than 100 countries. PEN International is a non-political organisation which holds Special Consultative Status at the UN and Associate Status at UNESCO.

PEN International offers a supportive and flexible working environment, alongside addtional benefits such as, pension, weekly fruit supply, season ticket loans, training opportunties, and more.

To apply for this role please submit your CV along with a covering letter (max. 1 page A4), outlining why you are the right person for the role, your salary expectations and notice period.

Closing date for applications: 19 June 2020 by 5pm.

First round interbiews: As soon as possible.

Second round interviews: When applicable.

Start date: As soon as possible.

PEN International is an equal opportunities employer.

Cord is an international charity working with people in highly sensitive and oppressive contexts to transform dysfunctional relationships into those that create peaceful and inclusive societies. Our vision, inspired by the Christian faith, is of a world where all people live in the fullness of peace, have the freedom to flourish and live free from fear. We work towards this through employing and working with people of all faiths and none.

The focus of our global strategy is on transforming dysfunctional relationships between those in power and citizens (like you or I), into those that create peaceful and inclusive societies where everyone can live free from fear and with the freedom to flourish.

Cord is looking for someone to support our the implementation of our private fundraising and communications strategy, with communication skills, who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world and who is enthusiastic about engaging others to support Cord’s work as donors or volunteers.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following skills/experience:

Degree and advanced understanding of communications, marketing or fundraising;

• At least two years’ demonstrable results in fundraising
• Proven experience of successfully engaging people with a cause and motivating giving
• Experience of engaging, supervising and developing volunteers effectively
• Creative and able to produce engaging written and visual communications
• Advanced digital communications skills
• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with people
• Awareness of the needs of others and flexible to respond

If you like what you read and are passionate about making a real and lasting difference, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

A detailed recruitment pack and application form is on Cord's website. 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be organised according to availability. As such, the application window may close prior to the date below if a suitable candidate is appointed.

The application deadline is: Sunday 24th May 2020 – 23.59 GMT

W3RT has been at the heart of Watford’s community for forty years. We now have an opportunity for someone who can:

• be W3RT’s champion
• tell our story
• help us attract more volunteers
• take great photos
• identify and collate the information to make our newsletters and publications compulsive reading
• design great graphics
• get our volunteers interviewed in local media
• create the content to drive up visits to our website
• boost our social media presence across all platforms
• inspire our staff to generate brilliant case studies

We think this is a full-time role, but we can be flexible. This post is offered on an initial three-month contract, at a salary equivalent to £33k pa. This can be extended by mutual agreement. The post-holder will report directly to the CEO and be based at home or at one of W3RT’s sites. The successful candidate will be familiar with Watford’s community, have a passion for community engagement, and have the skills and experience to make an immediate impact.

If you think this might be you, please respond with a CV and tell us what you know about Watford and W3RT, and how you will address the challenges of this post.