Policy and Communications Officer - Drive Partnership

Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

£22,000 - £25,00 depending on experience (plus £3000 London Weighting if applicable)

Fixed Term to end September 2021, with the possibility of extension

Location: Bristol, London or remote, with some travel

The Role

The Drive Partnership programme of work has two main objectives. The post holder will support in the delivery of both objectives as part of the Communications, Policy and Public Affairs team:
1. Rolling out operational delivery of the Drive intervention in other areas of the country.
2. A wider, national systems change programme to influence a transformation in the response to all perpetrators of domestic abuse across England and Wales.

Benefits include a generous package including 25 days’ holiday a year plus public holidays, pension scheme, Cycle2Work scheme.

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter, CV and equal opportunity form.

Closing date: Thursday 25th March 2021

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all, please see our job description for full details.

No agencies please.

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

Are you looking for a varied role that will see you leading a team dedicated to developing impactful and profile-raising communications for Alzheimer's Research UK’s Policy and Corporate Partnership functions?

This varied role with see you boost the profile of our work to the public to shape policy, while also enhancing engagement with businesses that support Alzheimer’s Research UK. The role requires a varied skill set, covering multichannel content development and PR to support the work of two key functions within the charity.

We are looking for a confident team leader with excellent journalistic news sense and experience of working across a range of communication channels to join our Communications and Engagement Department.

As Communications Manager for Corporate and Policy, you will have oversight of the work of the entire team, while working closely with the Senior Communications Manager to deliver the key objectives. You will manage three direct line reports, supporting them to develop in their roles, by sharing your expertise and providing constructive feedback.

The role requires a varied skill set, covering multichannel content development and PR to a range of important stakeholders. You’ll lead communications support for the National and Regional Corporate Fundraising teams, providing copy, videos and PR support for pitches, stewardship, and joint campaigns. In addition, you’ll oversee the communications support for our busy Policy and Public Affairs Departments, including shaping public health messaging, lobbying for government funding and rapid PR responses to breaking news about political activities influencing dementia research.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Senior Communications Manager to plan and implement communications programmes and initatives to support the charity's ambitions.
• Line manage a team of two Officers and an Executive.
• Develop effective relationships with Policy and Public Affairs Departments and Regional and National Corporate Fundraising Departments in order to identify communication needs and opportunities, and proactively plan activity.
• Oversee all of ARUK’s proactive and reactive media communications relating to developments in government, policy and public health. Develop effective working relationships with relevant members of the media; respond promptly to queries, including out-of-hours queries (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc), seek appropriate sign off.
• Work collaboratively with the Policy and Public Affairs Departments to develop communications campaigns and messaging around key issues, leading the team to provide copywriting and editing support for written reports, assets for webpages, social media and marketing guidance for launches and events. This includes the charity’s campaign calling on government to meet its promise to double funding for dementia research, and preparing for new developments in treatments and early detection.
• Oversee communications and PR support for the Regional and National Corporate Fundraising Departments including the development of marketing material, press releases and multichannel written and digital stewardship materials.
• Assist on the development of pitches to win new Corporate partnerships, helping to shape the narrative and positioning of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
• Provide support for ARUK’s own corporate communications function, including developing media Q&As and guidance documents.
• Act as spokesperson in media interviews, alongside others, where necessary.
• Project management and partnership development working with colleagues, in particular the Senior Communications Manager and the Head of Communications.
• Budget planning and monitoring.
• Liaise with scientists, journalists, ARUK colleagues, Trustees, Patrons, other charities and organisations, IT and other support agencies.
• Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Senior Communications Manager and Head of Communications in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for;

• Educated to degree level in related subject or equivalent level of experience.
• Experience of working with the media, at both a national and regional level.
• Experience of working with external stakeholders and partners.
• Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media (e.g. press, social media, email, events).
• Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and communicate scientific work and complex policy to the public.
• The ability to manage many tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: £37,500

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 14 February 2021, with interviews likely to be held on the 18 February 2021 and 22 February 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a particular day.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

• Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, development, and communications, and would you like to join an innovative, place-based partnership?
• Do you thrive on rolling your sleeves up and personally getting stuck in, as well as working collaboratively with partners, teams, and boards?
• Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing issues around poverty and inequality?
• If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our ambitious development and communications strategies for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation.

About you

The new Director of Development and Communications, in addition to having a strong track record in fundraising from a range of donors and sources, will need to be consultative, with strong listening skills and respect for the opinions of others. They will need the confidence and expertise to advise and guide their small team, board, and governors. They will need to be able to relate to the big picture and vision, whilst also being able to consider the detail. We would be delighted to hear from you, especially if you:

• Have a strong track record in fundraising and development.
• Enjoy rolling your sleeves up and leading and implementing fundraising and development plans yourself, as well as guiding others.
• Are flexible, collaborative, and work very well as part of a committed team within a small organisation.
• Have experience of leading and managing.
• Are a strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Have a commitment to ensuring that Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation continue to flourish.

We value diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Please let us know if you would like any additional support with this application, or the role.

Find more information in application pack or on Islington Giving webpage

Member Engagement and Communications Officer

Central London • £26,000 - £29,000 + Benefits

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools

The post holder will support the delivery of all of Council’s strategic objectives, particularly in relation to building communities and helping our members to demonstrate their impact.

We are interested in someone who has an understanding of digital best  practice with experience of content and communications production and planning.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 10th February 2021

Please send a CV and covering letter via the link below.

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter.

This is because the Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Policy and Communications Manager
£35,000 per annum
Full-time and Permanent
Office base Southwark, London SE1 – currently Covid required home based working with some longer-term flexible work from home options available.

About us

Commonweal is an independent charity working to investigate, pilot and champion housing-based solutions to social injustice.  Using our charitable resources, we provide experts and partner organisations with the opportunity to trial and test new approaches designed to enhance housing equality and justice. Independently evaluating each of our projects we share our experiences, using this learning to inspire new thinking. Through the replication of what works and the lessons from what doesn’t, we influence changes in policy and practice.

About the role

As Policy and Communications Manager, working as part of and alongside our project leads, you will formulate our policy messages.  You will help lead on stakeholder engagement and growing the understanding across our sector of who Commonweal are and what we can offer.  You will shape, then develop and deliver the strategy for effectively communicating our growing range of positive project findings and aligning our PR to public policy research initiatives. In short, your role will be to put comms into action!

About you

You will need to have a good understanding of the voluntary and community sector as well public policy, the political environment and its current and potential implications for the charity.  You will be regularly presenting to Trustee Board meetings, ensuring Trustees and colleagues are involved and updated on external affairs activities to embed support for communications activities.  You will be supported in this role by a Communications Officer therefore experience of staff management would be desirable but not necessarily essential.

You will possess experience of working in a communications or PR environment, with strong written skills and design skills along with demonstrable knowledge of a range of communication channels (including print, broadcast, and online media). Experience of liaison with the press and media securing the take up of press releases, opinion pieces or other outputs would be helpful.

Ideally you will have experience in the field of housing, homelessness, or the wider charitable sector, but certainly a demonstrable interest in the positive role for housing whether professionally, personally or through lived experience.  However, more important is demonstrable experience of policy research and stakeholder engagement, along with an understanding of the parliamentary, voluntary sector and public service environment.  A track record of building successful working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative are all a must.

Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 8th February 2021
Proposed interview date: Monday 22nd February 2021 – via Zoom or Microsoft Teams video platforms

If you feel excited by the challenges posed by this role and would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our HR Partner's website, where you complete the application process.

Commonweal Housing is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and people with a disability are currently under-represented at Commonweal Housing.

You may have experience of the following: Policy & Communications Manager, Internal Communications Manager, External Communications, Policy Officer, Public Affairs, Senior Policy Officer, Housing, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Policy Officer, Policy Planning, Researcher, Not for Profit, Public Affairs, Communications Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Senior Communications Executive, Press Officer, PR, Public Relations, etc.

No agencies please. 

Hours: 21 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)

Salary: £28,000 (pro-rata) 

Location: Greenford UB6 (open to some home working)

Closing date: Friday 19th February 2021 9am

First Interviews: Friday 26th February / Monday 1st March

Second interviews: Friday 5th March

Age UK Ealing is a small independent charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people in the London Borough of Ealing.

The Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager has a vital role to play in planning and delivering communications to raise the profile of our work in the borough and to help generate the income needed to deliver it. We want to ensure that older people know we are here to help them and that the wider public can support our work.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Fundraising, the post holder will design and deliver a marketing and communications strategy, including focusing on digital marketing, and will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including our website, social media, print and online marketing materials.

This role will also include delivering the fundraising strategy, including building up donor relationships and corporate partnerships, applying to charitable trusts, supporting the growth of individual giving, and engaging with local groups fundraising on our behalf.

To Apply: Please submit your CV together with a Supporting Statement, no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining why you are suitable for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Form.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing.

We are now seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to effectively engage external and internal stakeholders through integrated communication strategies to raise awareness about Greensleeves Care and its care homes and increase occupancy. This is a unique opportunity to help transform our communications at Greensleeves Care. 

This position is based at Greensleeves Care Head Office in Fenchurch Street, London. However there will be occasional travel required to Greensleeves Care Homes.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

As Communications and Engagement Officer you will deliver detailed communications and engagement campaigns to deliver specific objectives. Taking ownership of the development and delivery of robust engagement programmes with key audiences which include residents, relatives, staff, media, regulators, volunteers and the general public.

Working with the Head of Marketing and Communications, Home Managers and Activity Coordinators, you will assist in raising awareness about care homes through regional and social media. 

You will draft key communications including press releases, social media posts, and will support the team in creating video content to showcase Greensleeves Care and our care homes. 

ABOUT YOU

With a relevant degree or marketing qualification (or equivalent experience), creative approach and proactive attitude, you will have extensive social media, digital marketing and copywriting experience and a good understanding of using digital communications to encourage behaviour change. You will bring with you knowledge and understanding of how to write impactful written, visual, and audio visual content for a range of audiences.

You will have an understanding of SEO processes and practices, and be familiar with using InDesign or other desktop publishing programmes; as well as managing PPC Campaigns on Google or Bing. An excellent communicator, with strong design and copywriting skills, you will have the ability to positively engage, influence and motivate a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve objectives.

ABOUT US

Greensleeves Care is one of the most respected care charities in the United Kingdom.  We provide exceptional 24-hour Nursing Care, Specialist Dementia Care, and Residential Support to older people across England. We have more than 20 years' experience in delivering exceptional care and are excited about the next 20 years.

INTERESTED? APPLY NOW!

Send us your CV and covering letter now by clicking the below apply button now! Please ensure you read the full JD and person specification before submitting your application

Switchback is an award-winning small charity with big ambitions to expand our reach and use our evidence to transform the justice system. Building on over a decade of impact supporting young-prison leavers in London, we want to ensure that everyone leaving prison has the chance to build a stable, rewarding life as part of society. As the communications lead in a small dynamic team, this new exciting role is your opportunity to work creatively across all aspects of communications to help us achieve that vision.

We’re looking for a brilliant communicator with a proven track record of working across a range of channels including social media and press. Working closely with the Director of Impact & External Affairs to develop Switchback’s communications and campaigns strategy, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day communications activity for the charity and creating great content and campaigns to support our aims. Crucially, you will be passionate about Switchback’s mission and ensuring the voice of the young men we support stays at the heart of all our work, working collaboratively with Switchback Trainees and colleagues at all levels to do so.

This varied role will include managing and growing Switchback’s social media channels, website and e-newsletter, while overseeing integrated campaigns to promote our policy messages, raise our profile and expand our audience. By bringing a solid understanding of campaigns, digital and media, as well as quality writing skills, you’ll create compelling content such as social posts, press releases, comment pieces and case studies. You will also plan and produce engaging digital content including videos and infographics, drawing on Switchback’s network of technical support where needed, while building relationships with journalists to place stories and grow our media profile. 

This new role will be pivotal to Switchback's development in the coming months, enabling the charity to significantly raise its profile and transform its reach and impact. 

How to apply: 

Please download and read the full job description (PDF). Then submit the following with the subject COMMUNICATIONS AND CAMPAIGNS MANAGER:

1. Your CV

2. Cover letter (max 600 words – see below for instructions)

3. A completed equalities monitoring form available to download below (this will be treated anonymously and separated from your application entirely).

In your cover letter, please explain why you want to work for Switchback, and why you are the right person for this role, making clear reference to the person specification. 

Applications which do not follow the above application process will not be considered. We regret that as a small team we will be unable to provide feedback to candidates that are not shortlisted for interview. 

The Brokerage is at a critical and dynamic point having recently launched a strategic re-direction, innovative new services and a relevant new brand.  At the heart of this exciting new direction is ensuring the profile of The Brokerage is both re-positioned as a Changemaker and thought leader, and also increased across key audiences.

As such we are recruiting for a Senior Communications, Marketing and Campaigns Manager to lead on the organisation’s campaigns, brand, external communications, marketing, social media and digital engagement. This includes the development and implementation of a communications and messaging strategy that ensures significant growth in the awareness, engagement and participation in our work from our key stakeholders and beyond.

You will need to share the CEO’s vision of creating a modern, trust - not rule -based organisation that is high-performing and offers its staff the ability to work pro-actively, autonomously and with an entrepreneurial spirit whilst offering a supportive, inclusive and flexible working environment.

About the Trade Justice Movement

The Trade Justice Movement is a UK coalition of organisations advocating for trade justice, including trade unions, aid agencies, environment and human rights campaigns.

TJM has led advocacy on issues including the privileges offered to investors, democratic scrutiny of trade agreements and the impact of trade deals on climate change and the environment. We play an important role in supporting politicians, the media and other civil society organisations in developing their understanding of and ability to engage in trade debates.

Following the Brexit vote, international trade became a key focus for government and the media. The UK has a unique opportunity to develop trade policy which is aligned with climate goals. However, to date there is no clear strategy to ensure this happens. This role will help us to use our existing research and policy proposals to shape media debates and ensure that civil society organisations are equipped to act.

About the role

The Senior Communications Adviser’s role is to raise the profile of TJM’s work on trade and climate change:

• Develop a strategy and help TJM to build our reputation for strong expertise and analysis in trade and climate policy.
• Lead TJM’s communications on trade and climate change with civil society, the media and online.
• Convene TJM’s network of partner organisations and develop new relationships so that an increased number of organisations advocate in trade and climate policy in partnership with TJM.
• Support TJM’s influencing work within key civil service departments including Cabinet Office, BEIS, DIT and Defra and with the aim of influencing the UK’s approach to COP26 and beyond.

Working with a small team, you will need both a strong ability to develop innovative approaches in the areas identified, manage your time and work plan and to be proactive in developing networks. This is an exciting opportunity to make a big impact as the UK develops its independent trade policy and hosts COP26.

Role Description

Trade and Climate Communications Strategy

• Develop TJM’s strategy for communications with the media and civil society organisations in this area, taking into account the political and media context and the need to achieve impact with minimal resources.

Development of External and Network Communications

• Lead the delivery of TJM’s communications with the media and civil society organisations on trade and climate change, including identifying key audiences and tailoring messaging to them.
• Build TJM’s media profile and networks, including through regular press releases, developing opportunities to place opinion pieces, and increasing TJM’s social media presence.
• Establish effective, regular communications with member and partner organisations.
• Maintain TJM’s web content on this issue.

Convening Civil Society Organisations

• Provide opportunities for civil society organisations to collaborate and advocate in this area, including through regular meetings, joint letters and engagement with civil service departments. 
• Organise a number of seminars and briefing meetings for TJM members to build civil society capacity on trade and climate change.
• Work with the Senior Adviser to engage with existing climate change forums.

Institutional Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with key UK civil service departments including Cabinet Office, BEIS, DIT and Defra.
• Where appropriate, identify and engage with other international institutions, this might include the WTO, the UN or the OECD.
• Work with other team members to respond to opportunities to engage including consultation responses, meetings and online forums.
• Track preparations for COP26 and highlight opportunities to influence the process, as well as the UK’s broader trade and climate policies.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Establish and maintain good monitoring systems against project aims.

Hours of work: Full time - flexible working can be discussed with the line manager

This role reports to: TJM Senior Adviser

Staff reporting to this post: None

Key competencies

Essential

• Good knowledge of international trade rules, climate policy or of an equivalent macroeconomic or environmental issue.
• Experience of the management and delivery of effective external communications at a senior level. 
• A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain networks and relationships.
• A demonstrated ability to influence across a diversity of organisations, journalists and civil service departments at a senior level.
• Excellent analytical skills and political awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable project management skills, including budget management.
• Strong ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, initiating own work, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.

Desirable

• Ability to travel occasionally and work outside normal working hours when necessary

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative marketing & comms all-rounder to lead our charity’s brands to the next level.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders.

Working closely with other FoES staff members, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective communication of the organisation’s aims and objectives to its members, supporters and activists, as well as the media, selected stakeholders and the general public.

Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of FoE Scotland’s communications outputs across a range of channels, you will be responsible for ensuring positive relationships with the media across all outlets, securing high levels of persuasive media coverage.

You will produce and disseminate timely communications through the organisation’s website, social media accounts and other digital platforms, as well as the production and dissemination of publications and printed materials.

You will contribute to the delivery of our highly effective campaigning activities, and other activities that support the organisation such as membership recruitment and supporter engagement. You will help ensure that all FoE Scotland’s communications reflect and help deliver on our agreed strategic and campaign objectives.

You will be closely involved in the management and delivery of the organisation’s brand and identity, and will be expected to innovate and experiment to ensure that FoE Scotland is utilising the most effective and affordable means of communicating with its audiences.

Communications Manager

(Ref SUS3100)

£35,364 pro rata per annum - Inclusive of London Weighting allowance

6 month Fixed Term Contract

Base: London

30-37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Initial home working may be expected due to office closures during current C19 restrictions

About the Role

We have an excellent opportunity for you to join the movement and help us make a difference over the next six months as our London Communications Manager.

Within London we have an exciting agenda to make sure all Londoners live in a city where our streets and public spaces serve everyone. A London where everyone can live and travel safely and healthily, and where nobody is excluded. You will be key to bringing that agenda to all Londoners via the media.

You will help us to communicate Sustrans’ London priorities, achievements and values to the media and wider society. You will plan and lead the delivery of communications campaigns. You will use a variety of practical methods including press releases, project promotion and social media content creation.

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant, or urgent.  Across the UK governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling. We are working in partnership with communities, other organisations and governments at all levels, to make a real difference to everyone’s lives and drive the change that so many want to see.

About You

We are looking for an excellent communicator who can effectively network and build relationships.

You will have experience of mass and specialist communications, including developing plans and delivering campaigns and a thorough understanding of the communications environment, including media, digital and marketing.

So, if this sounds like you, apply today and help us create compelling stories that support our vision as a trusted and influential impact-led charity; that truly demonstrate our commitment to creating healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 8 February 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Monday 15 February 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We have a dedicated programme working across the organisation to ensure we do this quickly and with excellence.

We actively encourage applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Sustrans is open to adapting to your needs.

Maternity Action is the UK’s maternity rights charity dedicated to promoting, protecting and enhancing the rights of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families to employment, social security and health care.

We are seeking an experienced communications professional to lead our media engagement and communications for our policy and campaigning work.  The role will be integral to our campaigning to strengthen protections for pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace and the social security system, and to challenge the policy of charging for NHS maternity care and other hostile environment policies.  The role will build relationships with journalists and place stories, plan and deliver communications in support of specific policy and campaigning activities, deliver content for our social media channels and website.  This is a new role and will work closely with our policy team, Public Affairs Officer and Communications Officer (Advice and Information). 

We are looking for an experienced professional with experience in building relationships with journalists and placing stories, experience in campaigning for change, and knowledge of current debates in either employment; migration and asylum; or women’s rights. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and spoken communications skills, excellent organisational skills and team working, and a commitment to women’s rights. 

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.

The role can be based at our office in Finsbury Park, London or delivered from home from any location in the UK.  The post is for 21 hours a week.  Tuesdays and Thursdays are core days but we are flexible about start/finish time and days worked, within normal business hours.  Hours can be spread across three, four or five days. We are aware of the challenges of balancing work and home-schooling and can provide a high level of flexibility for the right candidate.

Please send us an application outlining how you meet the selection criteria and your CV. Applications close 1 February 2021.  Virtual interviews will be held during the week of 8 February 2021.