Job Title: Head of Communications

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week   (Flexible and part time working offered by agreement)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: circa £50,000 per annum

Location: Leeds

Deadline: 1 November 2021

We’re looking for an exceptional individual with strategic communication and leadership skills who can help drive our ambitious plan to be the number one healthcare charity of choice in the region. If that sounds like you, then apply below!

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

Role Details:

Reporting directly to the Communications Director, the Head of Communications will work closely with the Executive Team to promote the Charity’s ambitious strategy. You will also work closely with the Head of Grants to promote our funding priorities, be responsible for overseeing the fast-paced work of our Appeals Communications Manager and direct our bold external relations activities - with the aim of engaging and inspiring people from all parts of the city and beyond. We’re looking for an exceptional individual with strategic leadership skills who can help and support the wider team during this time of growth to deploy key messages across various channels. This is a brand-new role for the organisation as we develop our vision for the future.

The Person

• Can lead the development and implementation of effective external communications strategies, including innovative and proactive media relations activity.

• Can directly manage a Communications Manager to effectively build the case for new and current appeals, in particular the appeal for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND.

• Will work independently to identify good news opportunities and deliver a proactive public affairs strategy - featuring advocacy, stakeholder development and sharing of our transformational stories.

• Can develop and deliver content on a range of offline and online channels, so our content and messages reach the diverse community of Leeds.

• Has the ability to build upon the impact reputation of the Charity and deliver effective responses to reputational risk and crisis management.

• Can track, record and develop operational plans for key projects, offering solutions to problems and creating performance reports on outputs.

• Provides overall editorial control of Leeds Hospitals Charity publications and work with the wider marketing team to ensure consistency in communications and our imagery is evaluated to be non-offensive

You will:

• Have proven experience leading a communications team in a similar organisation.

• Have experience in communicating complex and multi-faceted information to a wide range of audiences.

• Have the ability to build and maintain relationships with an extensive range of press tv and other media outlets.

• Have experience managing budgets and suppliers to deliver best value for money.

• Be able to write compelling and emotional copy and tailor it for different mediums and different audiences.

• Have experience in using PR monitoring systems

• Have excellent attention to detail.

• Be able to think strategically, developing PR functions and communication strategies.

• Be a self-starter, capable of working remotely and as part of a team, whilst working on multiple projects at the same time.

Charity Benefits Include:

Employee Assistance Programmes

AIG Life Group Protection

Cyclescheme

Car Lease Scheme

One year free gym membership

Buy Additional Holidays

NHS Discounts

Pension

If you are disabled and have the essential skills and experience to do the job, we will invite you to an interview. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV with a covering letter.

Closing date for application is 1 November 2021.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback at the shortlisting stage. If you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

You will work closely with our Fundraising & Campaigns manager and our PR & Engagement Manager. You will profile our work by telling compelling and inspirational stories on our digital and print platforms.

You will also be responsible for promoting and developing our campaigns, support services and other initiatives through the on-going creation, evaluation, and development of high-quality communications. These will be suitable for our social media platforms, print and website.

Beyond this, a key responsibility of the role is to inspire and engage the stoma community to become Colostomy UK’s volunteers, fundraisers, campaigners, and donors of both today and tomorrow. This involves closely working with and supporting our Fundraising & Campaigns manager in the stewardship of our grassroots fundraisers and analysing opportunities with trusts and foundations.

About The Role

Permanent 
Hours: 35hrs p/w
Days: Monday- Friday
Location: Flexible working - 50/50 split between home-working, and 175 St John Street, Farringdo

We’re looking for an experienced Social Media Officer to join our growing Communications Team!

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative communicator to help take our social media channels to the next level. This new role in our team will support us to create compelling social media content to drive engagement with our audiences, raise funds and awareness of Place2Be.

As the Social Media Officer, you will work with the Communications Manager to manage our social media content schedule, create content for our channels, and closely monitor our social media inboxes to provide timely and appropriate responses to our community.

You will also work closely with our Digital Marketing Manager, supporting with paid social campaigns, PPC and SEO. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their digital marketing skills.

If you love social media, storytelling and are passionate about improving children’s mental health, we want to hear from you.

What will I be responsible for, you will:
 

• support the Communications Manager in the creation of social media posts
• support the Digital Marketing Manager in managing paid social media campaigns, Google AdWords and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
• report on social media performance, and the success of campaigns
• help manage the content schedule for Place2Be’s social media channels
• work in collaboration with our Designer and Videographer to create assets for our channels, such as graphics, GIFs and videos
• work closely with the Communications Manager to explore new content ideas for social media, such as Instagram reels, quizzes and polls

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from applicants from diverse groups.

Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in. 

All successful applicants to clinical roles will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG.

About You

The successful candidate will have

• confidence using organic social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for organic posts and responding to comments.
• an understanding of the social media landscape, emerging channels and trends 
• ability to explain social media, SEO and PPC to colleagues using accessible language
• social media copy writing skills and able to effectively respond to social media comments
• ability to prioritise a busy workload and work well in a team
• experience using Photoshop and Canva to edit artwork / photos for social media (Desirable)
• ability to pick up new software and technologies quickly
   

Interview dates: TBC November 2021 ZOOM Video Interview
 

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
 
Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.

Location:Home based, flexible location (regular travel to Head Office in Guildford expected when restrictions allow)

Salary: £26,500 - £30,500per annum

Contract: Full time (37.5hrs p/w), permanent

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling? An exciting and engaging opportunity integral to delivering Cycling UK’s communications strategy is available for a highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic individual to join our communications team.

The successful candidate will act as an initial point of contact for media enquiries, develop and nurture our existing positive media relations as well as build new key contacts to portray Cycling UK’s work in a positive light enabling the movement for our strategy to get a million more people cycling. Excellent communications skills and proactive planning strategies are essential for this role as the post holder will be liaising with all internal departments as well as external partners, while co-ordinating media materials such as video content, instructional information, and press releases.

If you are an experienced and creative communicator who’s passionate about their work, we want to hear from you.

Tell us why you are the one to drive impact in this capacity and help to progress Cycling UK’s strategic vision of enabling millions more people to cycle.

Head to our website to explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening, referring directly to the person specifications and send to our recruitment team.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to both the job description and person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

Apply before: 09:00am Monday 01 November 2021

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience in organisational & time management?

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt message style and content according to audience, builds rapport?

Do you have experience of managing projects, including tracking progress against targets?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a Communications Officer at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation 

What you'll be doing

In this role you will assist with research, implementation and updating of messaging frameworks; organise internal communications to explain our brand story and guidelines; support the PR team during periods of key activity and assist other colleagues as required. 

You'll have:

We're looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to he values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also have/ be:

• Organisational & time management (Able to work in an organised way, to plan own time, and adapt and prioritise work to meet deadlines)
• Communication skills (Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt message style and content according to audience, builds rapport)
• Project management (Some experience of managing projects, including tracking progress against targets)
• Team Working (Collaborates with others and work as part of a team)
• Manages own workload without close supervision and works independently on making decisions and problem solving on routine issues/problems.
• Provides creative/ innovative solutions to routine problems/ tasks and projects.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to anti-racism and feminism

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam: 

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. 

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

We are looking for a Digital Communications Officer, who will work across a wide range of projects helping to drive the recruitment of volunteers for Raleigh International’s programmes, build and nurture relationships with alumni, and increase brand awareness and audience engagement across a range of social platforms (paid and organic).

This role will manage the creation and implementation of social media guidelines and the planning and execution of successful social media and influencer campaigns.

*For the full job description see our application pack*

Key responsibilities.

• Social media management (managing current accounts and exploring new ones)
• Paid social media using Facebook Business Manager.
• Online community engagement.
• Developing an influencer marketing plan and liaising with influencers.
• Support the Marketing, Campaign and Communications team with email marketing, copywriting, delivering integrationed marcomms campaign.

Skills and experience.

We are looking for someone with proven experience working in a digital communications role.

• A solid understanding of the use of a range of social media platforms, particularly in relation to building brand awareness and driving conversions.
• Experience of targeting specific audiences on social media with a good understanding of tactics and tone.
• Working knowledge of Facebook Business Manager and running paid social campaigns across multiple audiences.
• Experience using social media management tools such as Agorapulse/Sprout Social.

Why work for Raleigh International?

• Hybrid/flexible working
• Role autonomy, you can have a big impact on the organisation
• 4 days volunteering leave per year
• Cycle to work scheme/season ticket loan
• Join the family! Raleigh International is a friendly, positive, and collaborative workplace.
• Work with a global movement of young people who are generating solutions to the world’s most important issues.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Raleigh International welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, and we are keen to ensure our teams reflect the diversity of the UK and the young people we work with. We are dedicated to greater diversity and inclusion within our own organisation and strive to provide equal opportunities to people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identifications and abilities.

We have a ‘fair recruitment and selection’ policy to help us ensure that our recruitment processes are conducted in a fair, non-discriminatory and legitimate manner. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help us deliver our exciting new strategy.

*For the full job description see our application pack*

Marketing and Communications Development Officer, Leicester City Centre, LE1

21 Hours – 3 days per week, £17,648.40 pa. (FTE £29,414 pa.)

Fixed Term to 31 May 2023

Join the GREAT Team and help to transform lives 

We have exciting new opportunities for you to join the Getting Ready for Employment and Training (GREAT) project which has been operating since 2017, to support families move into training and employment across Leicester city and the wider county. As a project led by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL), we work in collaboration with several organisations to deliver effective and tailored services to participants.

The project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund. 

Our current partnership includes;

• Business in The Community
• Optima UK
• Personal Development Point
• Scalliwags Mobile Crèche

We are looking to increase the capacity of our team to offer support to more local families who are currently not in employment and who may be facing challenges to access work or training. 

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Communications and Marketing Team, to bring new ideas and skills to support the marketing and communications work stream of The GREAT Project.

As the new Marketing and Communications Development Officer for the GREAT Project, you will co –lead on developing the communications strategy and interventions to increase participant engagement across the project, working with the current lead who works 21 hours. 

An experienced communications professional with excellent copywriting and interpersonal skills, you will have knowledge of effective marketing, event management, PR and media relations, as well as the competency to create engaging digital material to build the projects digital presence.

You will be jointly responsible for managing the content on the project website, developing the GREAT brand, designing digital and print communications to support the project delivery, as well as inspiring family members to be part of the project.

The GREAT Project has targets for engagement and you will be expected to draw on your all-encompassing marketing and communications knowledge to develop specific campaigns and events in support of this. You’ll also share the projects impact through emotive case studies, both written and video.

This role requires a proactive and dynamic approach with the successful candidate who understands the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. S/he must possesses exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content.

The person must also be a strong communicator who works well independently and with a team. S/he will also have superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

We continually strive to be more inclusive, more diverse and flexible. We welcome applications from everyone.  We particularly encourage applications from Men and Black/Black British candidates from or with lived experiences of Caribbean, African or other background, as these groups are under-represented in some of our teams. 

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is a sector leading diverse and ambitious organisation, with a vision for growth. You will benefit from a competitive salary, a flexible and supportive working environment, 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays and a 6% employer pension contribution. 

Closing date: 4pm Friday 5th November 2021

Interviews:  w/c Monday 22nd November 2021

Application form and detailed information about the GREAT Project and the roles can be found on our website 

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow with a Digital team that has an extensive and impressive track record.

The Digital team is based in the Communications department, helping us to become a growing Church for all people and for all places. 

As Social Media Officer, you will work with the Church's Digital team to develop successful social media campaigns that invite people to connect with their local church, encourage people to deepen their faith and share how the church works for the common good in communities across England.

With a real passion for engagement across all social media platforms, you will support the wider Communications department and National Church Institutions with social media usage.

Developing relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, you will have every opportunity to use your talents for community management, content creation and strategic campaigns. 

The Digital Team is taking a flexible approach to work, with many members of the team opting for a hybrid approach to their working week, with a mixture of home and office-based working. Do get in touch if you’d like to discuss your circumstances. 

The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minority Ethnic Backgrounds. 

Interviews are expected to be held on the 5th November 2021.

In return we offer a unique environment with opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave for work life balance, season ticket loans and a range of benefits including discounted entry to attractions and what we feel is a market leading package when it comes to our pension scheme.

About us

The Hospice Charity Partnership, formed of Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices, provides expert palliative and end of life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses. We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access to the best specialist care and support – when, where and how they need it.

About the role

Are you a creative and innovative communicator with a good knowledge of PR, excellent written and verbal skills, and a talent for graphic design? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as Communications & Marketing Officer!

This role will see you working as part of a small but busy team, delivering all hospice clinical and corporate marketing and communications activity. You will have excellent knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. You will be confident in email marketing and have experience of campaign management – including monitoring and analysing to report impact and drive future activity.

You will be a proactive communicator who takes the initiative, is able to prioritise and has a proven ability to meet tight deadlines. Reporting directly to the Head of Communications & Marketing, you will need to build and maintain good relationships with all internal stakeholders as well as develop relationships with external contacts from the local healthcare community, local press and media, and external suppliers.

With a solid background in copy creation, you’ll be responsible for sourcing and producing engaging and inspiring content to be shared across various internal and external channels, as well as working closely with your clinical and corporate colleagues to support them in sharing important messages to their audiences.

Experience in the non-profit sector is not essential, as we’ll provide a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing peer support.

For further information about this role please email Louise Allen, Head of Communications & Marketing.

Closing date: Monday 8th November 2021

Interview date: w/c 15th November 2021 

The Hospice Charity Partnership is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse workforce, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.

LOCATION:  London, Cardiff, or remote within UK (Currently all our staff are working at home and can attend offices on an optional basis.) 

Are you looking for an entry level role within a busy communications team? Do you have excellent organisation and administration skills and are eager to learn more about communications and engagement?

We are looking for a temporary Communications Assistant to join the Policy Engagement and Communications team at this exciting time. There will be lots of variety in this role, and you will work closely with the team to support with the development of key communications assets. You will play a key role in supporting the development of Elrha’s brand and policy narrative to showcase our impact and influence. As well as extending our reach and audience engagement so our research and innovation can make a difference to people in crises settings.

You will be joining an ambitious team at a time of new opportunity within Elrha, as we embark on developing our new strategy. You will work closely with colleagues, writing copy, supporting our external outsourcing of work, and setting up processes to assist with our new ways of working. You will need to be social media proficient, a confident writer, and happy to use your initiative to complete a wide variety of tasks from identifying key influencers or platforms, to analysing communications metrics. You will advocate for diversity, authenticity and accessibility at the heart of all our communications.

You will need to demonstrate the following in your application:

• Strong communication skills, with excellent verbal and written skills
• Good familiarity with social media channels and how they are used by different actors
• A solutions focused approach with the ability to think creatively 
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively to build strong and mutually beneficial working relationships
• A confidence and willingness to take initiative and develop positive solutions

If you are passionate about developing your communications skills and gain experience supporting the humanitarian community and those affected by crises, then join us to help create positive change in the humanitarian sector - and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.

Please review the full job description for further details. Please ensure you tailor your CV to highlight appropriate skills and experience to the role and complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is the next career move for you.

About Elrha 

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support projects that go on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis. We are based in the UK, but our roles have a global reach. We’re an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, working closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.

Elrha is a wholly owned subsidiary of Save the Children. We are able to benefit from a range of support services provided by Save the Children UK, including recruitment systems. For this reason you will be directed to Save the Children UK’s job portal upon clicking ‘apply’.

Remote Working 

Elrha employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. In early 2022 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease. 

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 

Elrha is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Benefits 

Elrha also has a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday entitlement which increases year on year, 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution) and life cover.

Pre-employment Checks 

We have a responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the right to work in the UK before and during their employment. Proof of right to work will not be undertaken at the initial stage but all necessary checks to confirm the eligibility to work in the UK will take place prior to employment. 

Any Employment with Elrha will also be subject to the following checks prior to your start date: 

• a satisfactory police record check to include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check (If applicable)
• receipt of satisfactory references 

Closing date:  7 November 2021
Interviews: w/c 22 November 2021

Start date: As soon as practical

Role: Senior Communications Officer

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Location: London with opportunity for flexible working

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Contract: 1 year with a view to renewal

Are you passionate about shaping a fairer future? We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Communications Officer to help drive the Institute for the Future of Work’s mission to shape a fairer future through better work.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced and talented communications professional to join our organisation and help us grow our profile as the go-to voice in the debate around the future of work.

Using your exceptional storytelling abilities, you will have the chance to lend your voice to one of the most pressing issues of the day, whilst enhancing your own portfolio and developing your skills.

So, if you are looking for a rewarding career and are keen to get involved with our important work, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Senior Communications Officer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our communications strategy.

In this key role, you will raise our profile and amplify the impact of our work, growing our reputation as the go-to organisation for the future of work.

Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will plan, manage and develop our external communications, media relations and events. You will build strong relationships with journalists and influencers and deliver a variety of exciting and engaging events.

Additionally, you will:

• Ensure our messaging is clear, compelling and consistent
• Plan, write and edit a wide range of content including blogs and press releases
• Proactively seek opportunities to showcase our work and pitch stories to media outlets
• Maintain our CRM databases

About You

To join us as a Senior Communications Officer, you will need:

• A track record in planning and delivering impactful communications, preferably in a technology, policy or social justice environment
• Excellent writing skills across a range of formats and for a range of audiences with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling storytelling
• Strong relationship building skills and some experience of working with the media
• Strong spokespersonship and editing skills to ensure clear organisational voice
• In-depth knowledge and experience of running professional social media accounts
• Knowledge and experience of developing, maintaining and updating a website
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with drive and at pace
• A commitment to quality and attention to detail

The ability to work with audiovisual media to produce presentations and video clips would be beneficial to your applications.

This is a full-time role for a 12-month fixed-term contract with a view to renewal. Applications from people who wish to work four days a week are welcome.

The closing date for applications is the 12th November 2021 with interviews scheduled during the week of the 22nd November 2021.

Key benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme 
• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
• Development and training 
• Compassionate and sick leave
• Day 1 flexible working 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, creative and energetic digital marketeer who is driven by the mission to tackle social injustice. 

We are a small yet well-established and ambitious team, respected for our work over the past 11 years.  We continue to be trail blazers on a mission to effect big changes in the world of poverty.
 

This exciting new role within the Business Development Team offers the opportunity to make a real impact, playing a role in shaping campaigns, challenging the current narrative around poverty, and coordinating the logistics of seasonal events.
 

You will also manage the day-to-day operation of our digital and social media channels and support the Marketing & Communications Manager in delivering our fundraising and engagement strategy. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive and ambition to develop as our organisation continues to grow.
 

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Poplar, London but are currently following a hybrid model of work.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment.  Experience of working in a start-up or charity is desirable.

Applications are encouraged from those with lived experience.
 

An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be supportive of the Christian values, purposes and aims of First Love Foundation in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

As part of our investment in improving our communications at the MA, we're recruiting to this full-time post. It is initially for a period of six months while we recruit our new head of marketing and communicaitons - with the potential for it to be extended either temporarily or permanently.  If you are an experienced media/ communications professional, with a proven track record of working in or with the media we want to hear from you.

You'll be picking up immediately the running of our media relationships, working closely with the chair and chief executive in proactive and reactive media work, as well as working with the head of marketing and communications on developing future plans. On any day you might be:

• Responding to media calls for background information, quotes or interviews
• Drafting quotes and press releases for the chair and chief executive, and liaising with our policy committee chairs and others in the criminal justice system to ensure accuracy
• Writing copy and uploading to our website, or sending out via our e-news bulletin
• Writing articles for placement in external publications

Because of our small staff team size you'll have opportunities to develop your skills in a way unlikely to be possible in larger organisations. 

Download the recruitment pack for more details, including how to apply.

Housing Justice is looking for a talented and ambitious Marketing and Communications Manager to help us make even more of an impact on homelessness in the UK. Could that be you?

Who we are

Housing Justice is an exciting charity to work for. Our vision is of a society where everyone has access to a home that truly meets their needs – and today, the work we do is needed more than ever.

We mobilise church and community groups to take action to address homelessness and housing need, serving some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You could help us do even more.

You’ll be joining Housing Justice at an exciting time. We’re in a period of growth, delivering more projects for people experiencing homelessness and mobilising more churches and communities than ever before. Our expertise and quality services are being increasingly recognised by individual donors and grant givers.

But now, after nearly two years of the pandemic, we need to do even more to tackle homelessness in our society. That’s why we need a talented and dedicated Marketing and Communications Manager to help us articulate what we do and why donors should support us.

Could that be you? Are you the standout candidate we’re looking for?

As Marketing and Communications Manager, you will play an integral role in increasing the reach of our organisation. As the charity’s fundraiser, you will be responsible for growing our unrestricted funding – helping us deliver more life-changing work for people facing homelessness across England and Wales.

The role is predominantly remote, but you can work flexibly between home and our office based between The Oval and Vauxhall, which has reopened. The role is for 21 hours per week, but when these hours are worked is negotiable.