If you have a passion for writing and all things social media, and are looking for a varied, short-term role supporting SOS Children's Villages UK to enhance and improve our communications in the UK, then this is the role for you.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will support the communications team in the implementation of SOS UK’s content marketing strategy. As part of a small, but highly ambitious, communications team you will work closely with the Communications Manager to identify and create engaging stories of SOS UK’s global work, coordinate content for our external audiences and monitor press activity. You will also support the team with the production of communications materials such as blogs, social media posts, news stories and e-newsletters.

This is a great time to join the team as we're overhauling the way we talk to our supporters, so you could be part of something very big and transformational.

Key skils:

• Strong written communication skills across a range of different platforms - especially on social media channels
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Computer literate and confident in using MS Office software, SharePoint and online databases as well as social media channels
• Hard-working, enthusiastic and a self-motivator
• Strong creative skills and a keen eye for what makes a good story
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Proactive and ‘can do’ attitude; solution oriented

There is a possibility that this role will be extended beyond the initial 4 months. Candidates looking for a part-time role would be considered dependent on experience. Please include a cover letter with your CV or your application will not be considered.

Accountable to: Head of Digital

Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London

Contract type: 12 month fixed term contract, full-time (35 hours per week)

Salary: c.£35,000 per annum 

The Ri is an independent charity dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone to think more deeply about science and its place in our lives.

For over 200 years, our building has been home to some of the most eminent scientists in history, and we are hosting more public events than ever before. Moreover, our award-winning Digital Team is growing.

To support our growth, we now have a great opportunity for an experienced Social Media Manager to develop our social media strategy and manage our social media channels and communities. As successful applicant, you will be managing our sector-leading YouTube channel which has over 600,000 subscribers, and is growing fast.

This role is a perfect opportunity to bring together your love of all things social media with analytical skills and strategic thinking, working with colleagues across the Ri to help take our YouTube and social media channels to the next level.

Do you have:

• experience of creating engaging, audience-focused content for different social media platforms?

• a deep understanding of the social media landscape and a passion for keeping up-to-date with the latest online memes, trends and opportunities?

• experience of creating and managing successful social media campaigns and increasing engagement with key audience groups?

• experience in managing online communities?

If so we'd love to hear from you!

In return, we offer the chance to work flexibly, a competitive salary and benefits package that includes enhanced leave, pension contributions up to 7%, and the chance to play a part in the future of the Ri.

Interested?
Please download a full job description and person specification and click on the apply button below to send your CV. Please also inlcude a supporting statement of no more than 500 words explaining why you are interested in this role and how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 4 November 2019.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 November 2019. Please keep these dates in mind as it may be difficult to offer an alternative.

The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is looking for a great Head of Communications & Marketing to join our team. You'll lead a small but ambitious team in communicating the incredible life-saving work we undertake across Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, as well as the activities and fundraising events that make our work possible. With a wealth of experience across a broad spectrum of communication disciplines, you'll bring creativity, drive and panache to both internal and external communications. A creative, adaptable and strategic marketing and communications expert, your responsibilities will range from strategic to operational.

About us 
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We help people directly out of homelessness, and campaign for the changes needed to solve it altogether. We know that together we can end homelessness. 
 
About the role 
This is a crucial new role in Crisis’ growing Marketing and Communications team, leading a new, integrated approach to communications planning across the organisation that puts audiences at its heart. In order to build large-scale public support for ending homelessness, we need our communications to have the biggest possible impact, and it’ll be your job to make that happen. 

About you 
You’ll have extensive experience of strategic planning within a marketing or communications role, and of leading large-scale integrated campaigns. A strategic thinker who is always guided by audience insight, you’ll have the ability to develop and lead a cross-organisational communications planning and evaluation process. You’ll be a natural relationship-builder as well as a credible communications expert, able to bring colleagues with you and provide strategic advice to all parts and levels of the organisation. 

Benefits 
As a member of the team you will have access to wide range of employee schemes and benefits including:  
 
- Interest free season ticket loan  
- Interest free bicycle loan  
- Rent deposit loan scheme  
- Childcare voucher scheme  
- 8% employer contribution pension  
 
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we are committed to your ongoing training and development to build your skills, experience, and career. 
 
How to apply 
To apply, please click 'Apply Now' to be directed to our online jobs portal. The job description can be downloaded by clicking the 'Additional Details' button to the upper right hand side of our online advert.  
 
Closing date: Sunday 3 November 
Interview dates:  Monday 18 or Tuesday 19 November 

At Crisis we value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team using the contact information on the Crisis Jobs site. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

1. Substantial experience of strategic planning within a marketing or communications role
2. An audience-centric approach with substantial experience of commissioning, interpreting and applying market research and audience insight
3. Solid understanding of marketing and communications evaluation techniques and experience of setting KPIs and reporting on impact
4. Demonstrable experience of delivering high profile, integrated, impactful marketing and communications campaigns 
5. Experience and understanding of disciplines across the communications mix including marketing, media/PR, digital and social media 
6. Very strong relationship building skills at all levels and across a complex organisation, approachable and confident with the ability to bring people together and inspire effective joint working
7. Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to evaluate proposals based on strategic fit and identify opportunities for improving impact 
8. Experience of providing strategic communications advice, negotiating and influencing
9. Experience of developing and managing robust processes for planning and prioritising communications activity 
10. Strong project management skills with demonstrable experience of leading cross-organisational project teams to deliver excellent results 
11. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
12. Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion  

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Vacancy Reference Number:

SMEC/COM/F/UK-R1

Position title:

Social Media Executive and Copywriter

Reports to:

Comms Manager

Location:

Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ.

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £24,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Full Time Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 1st November 2019

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 11th November 2019

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands, an international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide is looking for an experienced, creative and enthusiastic Social Media Executive to join our busy in-house team and work on a diverse range of projects that really make a difference to some of the most disadvantaged people around the world. We are seeking someone with a passion for social media who has demonstrable experience of managing a range of social media platforms and can present analytics in an insightful and digestible manner.

Working with colleagues across the organisation to build engagement with our donors, you will create and implement compelling content, be our best practice adviser and coordinate content across all our social media channels. You’ll need to be proactive, organised, user focused and an outstanding communicator.

Main Responsibilities:

• Effectively managing and maintaining all MH social media output ensuring it complies with Muslim Hands policies and standards
• Providing social media expertise to the organisation and working alongside the graphic design team to deliver high profile and impactful social media campaigns that drive action and engagement.
• Developing social media campaigns and content to both complement and support our existing campaigns
• Using social media to best advantage as a broadcast, marketing and engagement tool to meet organisational objectives
• Coordinating social media content planning and ensuring activity is integrated into communications planning
• Managing, developing and evaluating the reach and impact of all social media channels
• Working with other teams to ensure social media input from donors and the public is responded to appropriately
• Work alongside the comms and creative team to produce engaging content for our network of websites and social media platforms
• Continually monitoring website content to ensure it remains accurate, updated and interesting and ensure our work is being shared across all SM channels
• Provide additional copywriting support during key digital campaigns
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

Essential:

• Must be able to either:
  1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
  2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Significant experience of using social media to campaign and influence
• Experience of managing multiple social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube
• Excellent written English and communication skills
• Ability to distil complex points into concise, compelling copy
• Strong strategic and project management skills with an ability to manage multiple demands/projects
• Experience of using analytics packages and social media tools to produce traffic reports
• Self-motivated, flexible and proactive attitude
• Strong organisational skills i.e. ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc
• Experienced in using content management software such as Hootsuite or similar
• Willingness to attend charity events and functions as and when required
• Able to build relationships with and leverage influential bloggers and social media personalities
• Be data driven regarding type of content and times to post
• Flexibility regarding working hours, in particular during peak times
• Passion for charity work and helping others

Desirable:

Possess relevant NGO/Charity experience

This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is 1st November 2019 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

A chance to join an award-winning charity in this new role, at an exciting time as we expand our successful work.  Having recently increased our staff team from two to four community organisers, we now need a communications officer to support our campaigns by increasing our online presence, capturing people's stories to demonstrate our success, and producing engaging communications for our members and supporters.

You'll be joining a small staff team, so you'll have the opportunity to input into the strategic direction of the organisation at this crucial time in our development.  As this is a new position you'll be able to work with the lead community organiser to develop it, and take on a leading role in managing our communications.

You will be able to work between 14 and 22.5 hours - if you'd like to discuss working arrangements please get in touch with us before you apply.  Please see the job description for full details. 

TCC is an alliance of diverse groups in North East Wales.  We act on issues affecting the local community; we do that by supporting local people to run effective campaigns and meet directly with decision makers.  We’re the oldest community-organising charity in the UK.

Our members include faith groups, community organisations, schools, and youth groups.  We work with these diverse communities to build relationships, supporting people in picking the right issues to act on, and giving them practical support to run effective campaigns and create change.

We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity. Right now, more people than ever are talking about mental health and we have a unique opportunity to maximise our reach and help more people get support and respect.

The communications and marketing team’s purpose is to lift Mind’s brand; to tell our story in a planned and audience-driven way and deliver strategic, life-changing communications.

As the Senior Communications Account Officer, you will work in partnership across the organisation, initially Mind, Mind Cymru and retail, to deliver a high-quality range of communications, working to the strategic communications plan and the brand strategy.

You will form part of a team of communications professionals, designers and multimedia producers to deliver support and advice across all teams. You will play a key role in managing external providers - e.g. design agencies, freelancers, producers, translators and printers – and support the development of good systems and processes for both outsourced work and a trial in-house team.

Your expert understanding of production processes and ability to coordinate multiple projects will enable you to play a key role in outsourcing editorial and design tasks to a range of freelancers and suppliers.

With strong project management skills, a good understanding of brand and experience of quality assurance processes, you will ensure that the charity’s creative outputs are of the highest quality, in tune with audiences of all ages and in line with our strategic brand direction.

Your excellent stakeholder management skills will allow you to provide a high level of customer service to teams across the organisation, helping to develop briefs, liaising with external suppliers and ensuring effective communication between project stakeholders.

If you are driven by high-quality communications and are looking for a new challenge, then this is the role for you.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: 28th October 2019 at midday.

Interviews: w/c 18th November 2019.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

This exciting new post with the Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) will harness and amplify the expertise of our 150 member organisations helping us to achieve our vision of a fairer and more effective criminal justice system. This role forms a crucial part of our new strategy - 'Connecting for Change' - by assisting with the development of the CJA’s new communications strategy and leading on its implementation to reach a variety of audiences including policy makers, the public, CJA members and the wider sector. Having a wide membership from across the criminal justice system means there will be great variety to your work which will cover a range of crucial issues from policing to prison reform, race disparity to restorative justice. 

You will have the opportunity to develop new, creative approaches to communicating our messages, lead on social media, support the re-design of the website and liaise with the media. You will travel to visit members across the country to understand and promote their work and help them share their expertise and network through arranging engaging and effective member meetings, round-tables, policy forums, expert groups and our annual CJA Awards and Media Awards. 

You will develop methods to capture member feedback and maintain up to date and accurate systems to track engagement and areas of member expertise. We are a small team, so you will work closely on a day to day basis with the Director and Policy Officer to influence change and work together with our members and Board to achieve a criminal justice system that is safe, smart, person-centred, restorative and trusted. 

You will have at least two year’s (paid or unpaid) relevant work experience in a communications and/or engagement related post, strong IT and social media skills and excellent organisational skills, including some experience of event management. You will need excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with impact  and the ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders and work flexibly as part of a small team. Crucially, you will have a commitment to the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the CJA.

We value having a diverse range of perspectives, expertise and insights on our team.  We are particularly keen to receive applications from black, Asian and minority ethic people and people with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

Job title: National Media Officer
Salary: £30,209.35 per annum (starting salary is subject to experience) plus excellent benefits
Location: National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate
Job type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 03 November 2019
Interview Date: 08 November 2019

We are seeking a Media Officer to join our busy Media team. The ideal candidate will have solid PR and/or journalism experience and excellent all-round communication skills.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

The Media Team is tasked with generating positive coverage about Cats Protection so we can maintain and enhance our reputation as the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. This includes handling enquiries from journalists, working with celebrities and managing campaigns and events such as the National Cat Awards, ensuring Cats Protection achieves the recognition it deserves.

As the National Media Officer, you will be researching, writing and distributing media releases, images and videos, plan and organise media coverage for our key campaigns and events, liaise with our employees and volunteers to set up media interviews and brief all parties. You will also be identifying and nurturing new and existing celebrity and influencer relationships as well as using social media to network with journalists, celebrities and influencers.

You will need to have a post graduate qualification in either PR or Journalism with experience within a similar role. You will be a team player, be able to influence others, builds excellent relationships and has a lot of creativity. You'll have excellent written and communication skills with confident telephone manner.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

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Help inspire the next generation of engineers.

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Digital Communications to lead the evolution and professionalisation of the Academy's digital communications strategy and content, and help position us as a forward-thinking, digitally savvy brand.

In this newly created role, you will oversee the production of the Academy’s digital content and management of all of the Academy's digital channels to optimise user journeys, maximise meaningful engagement and grow new audiences, working with stakeholders, influencers and thought leaders as needed.

Engineering matters. It underpins our daily lives, drives economic growth, plays a critical role in addressing major societal challenges and helps ensure our readiness for the future, from providing a sustainable supply of food, water and clean energy, to advancing healthcare, and keeping us safe and secure.

As the UK’s national academy for engineering and technology, the Royal Academy of Engineering brings together the most talented and successful engineers – our Fellows – to advance and promote excellence in engineering for the benefit of society.

You will be joining the Academy at an exciting time in its development, following recent significant growth in its activities, and as we embark on delivering a new five-year strategy under the leadership of a new President.

Head of Digital Communications is a leadership role, but one which also offers real intellectual excitement and privileged access to some of the country’s best minds.

To succeed, you must have extensive experience of digital communications and marketing and developing and delivering digital communications strategies with deep knowledge of different digital media channels and content formats. You are someone who is creative, resourceful, versatile, an excellent communicator, and able to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 28th October 2019.

Interview date: 8th November 2019.

Head of Media

£56,000-£61,000pa

London

The Head of Media will be responsible for developing and executing a year-round PR strategy for fundraising campaigns and projects, events, partnerships. You will lead the Media team to deliver impactful consumer campaigns, playing an essential role in communicating the positive work that Comic Relief does with its many partners. You will help to prepare for any reputational risk and crisis management arising from consumer facing campaigns, working closely with the Head of Corporate Communications to develop and implement Comic Relief’s communication strategy

Key responsibilities:

· Lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of Comic Relief’s consumer PR strategy that will support the brand, drive awareness, strengthen the organisation’s reputation and contribute to fundraising.

· Oversee the development of PR strategies to support Red Nose Day, Sport Relief and other fundraising campaigns and events, funding and corporate partnerships (eg. BA, Sainsbury’s, GSK, Gates Foundation, DfID) to deliver strategic media coverage which also supports organisation objectives.

· Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders within the organisation, identifying strategic media opportunities to promote their work as part of the wider Comic Relief strategic objectives and priorities.

· Work closely with the Head of Corporate Communications to anticipate, prepare for and implement responses to crisis situations where there is a risk of damage to Comic Relief’s reputation. Ensure training across the team to build capacity for this work.

· Work closely with the Head of Marketing and Brand to help develop the Comic Relief narrative and messaging.

· Work closely with the social and online teams to manage and run integrated creative campaigns.

· Give leadership and direction to the Media team, providing line management to two direct reports and have overall responsibility for five staff within the Media team. Manage appraisals, team meetings and support staff to maximise their potential.

· Have overall responsibility for recruiting and managing additional staff and agencies where necessary for busy campaign periods.

· Work closely with the relevant BBC Publicity teams for Red Nose Day and Sport Relief to ensure cohesive work practices.

· Oversee the budget for the Media team.

· Serve as one of the key media contacts for Comic Relief and hold strong key editorial relationships with print, broadcast and digital media.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

· Strong relevant journalist relationships across National print and online media, and proven experience in handling high profile issues.

· Managing a large team across different disciplines

· Strong collaborative skills

· Experience and knowledge of the Broadcast industry

· Experience and knowledge of the charity and fundraising sector.

· Significant experience of consumer facing PR campaign

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 30th Oct 2019 GMT (Europe/London)

We are seeking a resourceful and innovative communications expert to transform our communications strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to create and implement a new communications strategy so we can reach all our stakeholders in the most effective way possible, with the ultimate aim of delivering increased awareness and growth.

You will be responsible to the CEO, and work closely with the other team leads, overseeing all social media, website and print output to make the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association UK the number one destination for information about PWS. 

You will be an expert communicator who loves to innovate and can enthuse others to join you on the journey. You will understand social media and digital platforms inside out and have a passion for using them. You will be an excellent copywriter and editor with an eye for design. You will have the ability to relate to and communicate with diverse stakeholders and auuudiences.

Ideally, you will have signifiacnt experience managing presss, communications and camp;aigns, but we will consider candidates with less experience who have the aptitude and enthusiasm to learn.

We’re looking for an outstanding communications manager to lead and develop the communications function of a national disability charity. 

In May 2020, we’ll embark on a new five-year strategy so we’re looking for an exceptional candidate who can play an important role in developing the communications strand. It’s an exciting time to join us as we look to expand our digital presence and resources to support more people affected by spinal cord injury. 

What does the role involve? 

The job is incredibly varied, and you will utilise a diverse skillset working on different projects across the organisation.

On a day-to-day basis, you will line manage the communications assistant and support them to deliver our monthly e-newsletter programme and maintain our social media presence. You’ll also lead on the development of our website, act as a brand guardian for the organisation, increase Back Up’s profile, and deliver key publications and reports. The role will combine elements of both operational and strategic work, so it would suit a person who’s happy to work on a news story one day, while writing a board report the next. 

It is a hugely rewarding opportunity to bring the fantastic impact of Back Up’s work to life – helping us raise more funds and support more people affected by spinal cord injury. 

Is Back Up a good place to work? 

Back Up has a great culture. There are no silos – something reinforced by the charity’s size, a one-team ethos and socialising together. Back Up runs anonymous staff morale surveys and we consistently score well above the sector average on every question. Colleagues are professional, approachable, supportive and warm. You will work in a successful team at a leading charity with an international reputation in its field, working very close to the cause. Fun is one of our core values and it comes through in our work. There are sometimes friendly dogs in the office and a cake or two to enjoy! Watch an interview with our team to find out more about why people love to work here. 

How do I apply? 

A job description and an equal opportunities form should all be downloaded using the links below. 

Please send: 

• Your CV 

• The Equal Opportunities Form 

• A covering letter of no more than 2 pages 

What you send should address the points in the person specification (the second part of the Job Description) and persuade us that, especially in the case of each essential item, you have the potential we are looking for. 

As Communications and Digital Officer, you will be responsible for implementing Youth Access’ communications strategy. You’ll work with our small, dedicated team to amplify our work and raise the profile of Youth Access and our members.

The ideal candidate will be a creative person who is passionate about producing amazing communications for a great cause. Like us, you will be dedicated to addressing the inequalities and injustices faced by young people. You will use your extensive knowledge of social media and digital campaigning to drive forward our fundraising and social change campaigns.

You will be joining Youth Access at an exciting time as we embark on new long-term projects. This is a new permanent role, giving you the opportunity to use your experience and skills to shape your work in our small, dynamic organisation. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead on the design and delivery of Youth Access’ communications strategy 
• Lead the full roll out of Youth Access’ fundraising campaigns 
• Create exciting and engaging content for a range of audiences 
• Manage our member communications Maintain our website and social media channels 
• Research, write and submit press releases for media distribution 

Knowledge and experience 

Essential 

• Educated to a degree level, or have relevant work experience 
• Experience of working in a similar communications role, with a focus on digital communications and campaigning
• Experience of managing online communities for an organisation 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent working knowledge of design software such as InDesign or Photoshop 
• Knowledge of using campaign skills to influence social change 

 
Desirable 

• Experience of writing press releases and liaising with journalists 
• Working knowledge of areas of policy such as mental health, legal advice and wider youth policy 
• Experience of membership bodies or similar public facing organisations 

Safeguarding 

This role will require regular direct contact with children and young people (potentially including vulnerable adults), and so a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required of successful applicants.