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Check my CVCommunications and Engagement Officer
Salary: £25,500 - £28,560 pa + 6% pension
Employment type: Two Year Fixed Term, 21 hours per week
Location: Haringey
Closing date: Wednesday, 22/04/2021, 12 noon
Interviews: Thursday, 29/04/2021
Do you have excellent communications, community engagement and research experience? Do you have experience of creating content for and maintaining a website, social media channels and engagement skills to reach diverse audiences?
The Bridge Renewal Trust and consortium partners have secured a £750,000 contract to deliver targeted interventions to tackle violence in the Tottenham Hale ward area as part of the GLA Violent Reduction Unit’s flagship My Ends programme.
We are currently recruiting a creative and versatile Communications and Engagement Officer to help develop and deliver a high-impact communications strategy, raising awareness of the service and supporting our community engagement activities.
We are looking for someone who is: creative and innovative; skilled in content development and copywriting for a range of audiences and is able to organise a variety of community engagement events; has good knowledge and experience of engaging diverse communities through different communications channels including face to face and social media.
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; and will be proficient in the use of a range of software including MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, Mailchimp and Eventbrite.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff.
To apply, please email your CV with contact details of two referees, a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification and completed equal opportunities monitoring form.
For a full job description, please visit the Bridge Renewal Trust website.
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Flexible working available. We are open to a wide range of locations and working patterns, please ask. We have a Central London office where we’ll need you to be at least once a month.
About the Centre
We are the UK’s national body for wellbeing evidence and practice aiming to improve wellbeing in the UK through the use of evidence. The Centre is an independent collaborative organisation working to understand what governments, business, communities and people can do to improve wellbeing using research, data, professional experience and trying things out.
- Our vision is of a future where the wellbeing of people and communities improves year on year and wellbeing inequalities are reduced. We believe that improving wellbeing is the ultimate objective of policy and community action.
- Our mission is to develop and share robust, accessible and useful evidence that governments, businesses, communities and people use to improve wellbeing across the UK.
Our approach is independent, evidence based, collaborative, practical, open and iterative.
About the role
We are looking for a values-driven communications leader and expert with a track record of developing and delivering communications strategies that make an impact. You’ll be motivated to join the Centre's mission to protect and improve wellbeing through better, evidence-informed policy and practice.
You’ll be managing a communications officer, and a number of freelancers who we work closely with to create awesome publications, digital products, and drive digital and media dissemination.The communications team is closely integrated with our evidence, implementation, and governance teams.
Top priorities
- Help us get louder about our impact. To enhance the impact of our major campaigns and social change projects through securing national and regional broadcast and print coverage, integrating digital mobilisation and social media into campaign strategy.
- Delivering high quality publications and products. To drive a step change in engagement through our weekly blog, research findings, social media, online learning, videos, digital hub, and so on to target audiences across public, private, and voluntary sectors.
Main responsibilities
Leadership and strategy
- Contribute to the development and delivery of strategy and priorities as a member of the senior leadership team.
- Lead the design and delivery of a communications strategy for internal and external audiences that delivers on mission and priorities.
- Strong understanding of collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Identity and message
- Manage a compelling organisation identity and narrative, driven by an understanding of audience needs.
- Embed this identity and related messages and voices into communication with all partners including through press, website, and internal communications.
- Collaborate across the Centre on design and delivery of a high-quality communication strategy to engage target audiences for effective knowledge use.
Impact
- Support the evidence and implementation teams from start to finish to lead on communications planning, product management, and dissemination of a range of outputs for different Centre audiences.
- Enable, through the team, the delivery of high-quality communications support for dissemination and engagement activities including press, social media, creative content and digital mobilisation.
- Lead on the Centre’s learning, testing, and adapting communication processes, products, and channels in response to user analytics.
Project, finance, people management and teamwork
- Confident product and project management skills across a shifting portfolio of activities.
- Manage the communications budget and contribute to Centre business planning and monitoring.
- Line management and management of freelancers.
- Ability to work as part of a team and as a senior leader within it.
Person specification
Experience
- Experience of communications areas including press and media, internal engagement, campaign and influencing, digital, public affairs, brand and reputation management.
- At least five years in a senior communications position developing and delivering communications strategy with impact and demonstrable results.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, juggling competing demands.
- It is desirable that you have experience leading a communications function or team, especially in a small team with big impact.
Skills and knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing a website, ideally on a WordPress platform.
- Experience using digital analytics to understand and improve experience for users, e.g. Google analytics.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
- Ability to develop impactful and accurate messaging and narratives from different types of research.
- Knowledge of digital platforms and how they relate to engagement and outreach.
- At least a basic understanding of creative tools, such as Adobe CC.
Values
- A strong desire for evidence-informed change to value wellbeing as a policy and practice outcome.
- Appetite for both strategic leadership and some hands-on delivery.
- Respect for a wide diversity of people, approaches, and perspectives.
- A strong team leader, adaptable and flexible in approach.
- Self-motivated and accountable.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
As a member of our Policy, Evidence and Influencing team, this is an excellent opportunity to manage a critical area of our policy work, influencing change across the UK for people affected by secondary breast cancer. This will involve driving forward key areas identified in our secondary breast campaign, including support from a clinical nurse specialist.
You will provide strategic direction on the focus and activities undertaken in this area as well as researching and developing evidence-based policy positions and recommendations. You will also influence directly on behalf of the charity at a senior level at external meetings, develop and maintain contacts, build relationships and increase the charity’s profile, acting on opportunities to influence, as well as inputting into the team’s strategy development, planning and budgeting processes.
About you
You will have considerable experience of working in a relevant policy role delivering significant change and have project management experience, working across teams and departments and effectively leading the implementation of strategic work streams. You will also have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently and be a strategic thinker. You will have an excellent understanding of the current policy landscape.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.
We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.
We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.
Please note that currently Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home. Although the role is based in London, the expectation is that once restrictions are eased we will follow a blended approach between office and home working. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.
Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
Closing date Wednesday 21 April 2021 at 11:55pm
Interview date Friday 30 April 2021 (virtual)
The Communications Officer helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by developing and implementing integrated communications campaigns which promote, protect, and raise Guide Dogs’ profile amongst key target audiences. In addition, working with Guide Dogs’ brand purpose, contribute to brand awareness and growth.
The role is a wide-ranging and creative and will be required to work closely alongside key stakeholders including a diverse Communications team which has a broad remit consisting of internal communications, national PR and media relations, ambassador and celebrity management, and stakeholder engagement.
This role can be based from London or our Reading Hub with some travel required between both locations.
This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
Candidate requirements
To be able to fulfil this role, and provide help to those with sight loss, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;
Essential
- Experience of working within a busy press office and as part of an integrated communications team.
- A track record of identifying, developing, and securing high quality media opportunities which meet strategic objectives and KPIs.
- Experience of bringing our Brand and services to life by telling people’s real-life stories in an engaging, inspiring, and respectful way.
- Ability to build a rapport and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Interest and/or experience working in the charity or public sector.
- Experience of working as part of a geographically dispersed organisation.
- Experience of developing and implementing multi-channel, integrated communications plans with measurable KPIs.
- Experience with developing engaging, creative content for owned digital channels.
Desirable
- Relevant professional qualification.
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
How to apply
Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.
The system does have a time limit, we would advise you to complete your answers and copy and paste into the online form once finalised. Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.
Remember to refer to the attached job description and candidate pack for more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Norwood is looking for an experienced, creative and highly motivated Head of Marketing & Communications to join our senior management team. You will lead and develop the marketing and communications strategy at a pivotal time in Norwood’s 225-year history, building on our reputation as an innovative and high-quality service provider as we work to transform the lives of children and families facing social, emotional or mental health challenges and children and adults with learning disabilities or autism into the future.
You will be responsible for driving stakeholder engagement and well as supporting income generation on which our vital work depends. The right person will enjoy working as part of a team and be adept at juggling competing priorities. You’ll feel comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders, from our service users, care staff and Trustees to journalists, donors and our volunteers. Working closely with our Director of Transformation, you’ll implement and establish a range of KPIs to measure the effectiveness of our communications activity in a challenging and competitive market.
Some of the Main Responsibilities
1. Develop and oversee the implementation of Norwood’s Marketing and Communications Strategy, in order to strengthen Norwood’s position as a leading Jewish charity across all our stakeholder groups, internal and external. In addition to the charity’s general marketing activity, this includes public and media relations, press statements and crisis management
2. Together with the Senior Marketing Manager, set and monitor the annual marketing budget. To hold overall responsibility for the department’s budget and leveraging it to its fullest potential
3. Develop an excellent knowledge of Norwood services to
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benchmark the organisation in the marketplace
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identify Norwood’s USP and differentiators
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effectively position Norwood as a ‘go to’ organisation for children and families facing challenges in their lives and for anyone of any age with a learning disability or autism
4. Oversee Norwood’s website and intranet to ensure clear, engaging and succinct messaging for all those who use our digital platforms.
5. Set strategic direction and assist the Senior Marketing Manager in developing creative briefs for the editorial, design, production and distribution of Norwood’s internal and external communications.
Essential Requirements:
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Demonstrable extensive skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing campaigns, communications and public relations activities in busy environment with multiple stakeholders
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Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organisational and sales skills.
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Experience of developing and managing budgets, training, developing, supervising and appraising marketing teams
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Experience of developing and implementing an External and Internal Communications strategy
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Demonstrable successful experience of developing compelling external content
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Experience overseeing the design and production of campaigns and content from brief, implementation and review
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Ability to manage multiple projects with responsiveness to emerging priorities
Incentives:
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The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
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Competitive salary & benefits package
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Generous annual leave entitlement
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1pm finish on a Friday
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A challenging and varied role
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A supportive team
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Additional leave during Jewish festivals
Norwood is committed to offering high quality, continuous professional development for our staff.
Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert, once we receive sufficient applications, so recommend an early application. For a full Job Description please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
Patron: Her Majesty The Queen.
Registered Charity No: 1059050.
Norwood provides a wide range of quality services, where there might otherwise be none, to people from the Jewish and wider community.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed writer to join our busy Communications Team working across a number of key departments including Marketing, Business Development and Recruitment. The role will involve writing communications for a range of mediums including our social media, publications and recruitment campaigns. You will ensure that colleagues’ work is of a good quality and work as part of the teams to meet deadlines.
You will also have a passion for writing and have experience or knowledge within the health and social care sector. You will need to be well organised, hard working and flexible as this is a fast paced role. You will have excellent writing and editing abilities, as well as strong IT and research skills. You will be able to write creative, aspirational and meaningful text which reinforces our person centred and innovative approach to supporting vulnerable adults to achieve positive outcomes.
A genuine interest in and awareness of health and social care policy/strategy and the wider sector is essential. Continuous professional development will be provided but you must be able to work independently, as well as flexibly and positively meet the changing needs of the organisation.
You will be based at our friendly Stockport Head Office with other hard working and highly performing people. There will be scope for some home working.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Living Wage Foundation has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Communications Officer. We are looking for an exceptionally motivated and organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-profile communications environment.
The role will support the objectives of the Living Wage Foundation by communicating our work to a wide range of audiences, including senior business leaders and politicians, through a mix of communications channels: social media, media outlets, website and internal communications channels.
The post holder will be responsible for day-to-day social media channels and support the foundation to deliver its media strategy at key campaign moments throughout the year to build awareness of the Living Wage Foundation’s work. The role will work closely with the Campaigns Manager and Communications and Marketing Manager to develop compelling communications in support of our campaigns and wider work.
The role is also responsible for key communications with our network of nearly 7,000 accredited Living Wage Employers, including our monthly newsletters, blogs and case studies to celebrate our network of accredited employers.
The position would suit an applicant with strong written and communication skills, with demonstratable experience of working within either a communications team, busy press office, or media outlet, and a passion for all forms of communication, from digital to traditional media.
For more information on the application process please click on 'Apply' now.
We welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic groups and those who may need to work flexibly. For full details on the role go to our website.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a digital communications officer to join the team on a temporary basis to help deliver the Foundation’s communications activity. The role is wide-ranging, with a focus on producing digital content and project management support for website development. You will join a small, friendly communications team with a great opportunity to gain experience across the digital communications mix.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience of writing, editing and optimising digital content and using content management systems (ideally WordPress).
- Good understanding of website development processes, including user-centred design, experience, and testing, as well as the principles of search engine optimisation (SEO) and website analytics.
- Project management skills and experience of working with external agencies and building effective relationships with colleagues across an organisation.
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to transform complex and technical subject matter into accessible content for a variety of different audiences, channels and formats.
- Excellent organisational skills and confidence working to deadlines across multiple projects.
Over the course of six months you will:
- Support the rapid delivery of a new website and online portal for the Nuffield Early Language Intervention, a key part of the Department for Education’s catch-up plan for early years education.
- Coordinate digital content projects such as a new series of grant holder stories, by liaising with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and understand needs, before working with the wider comms team to complete.
- Write, edit, optimise and upload content to the Nuffield Foundation website.
- Compile regular reports using Google Analytics, Search Console, Data Studio, Hotjar and Moz to inform content development and measure success of digital efforts.
- Support the implementation of a new segmentation and email marketing strategy using Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
This role will be home-based initially, with a move to the Foundation’s new office at 100 St John Street, London in June (subject to the lifting of COVID restrictions). Flexible working options will be maintained with the return to office-based working, with the expectation that the successful candidate will be able to work in in our office at least three days a week.
About the Nuffield Foundation
The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being and educational opportunity. We fund research that addresses disadvantage and inequality across Education, Justice and Welfare, on a wide range of topics such as reducing the socioeconomic attainment gap in education, helping people resolve problems through the justice system and improving people’s work and family life. Recently, the work we fund has been influential in understanding the social impact of COVID-19 and identifying policy options to help address it.
How to apply
To apply, please click through to our online portal where you can submit your CV and covering letter (no more than one side of A4 please) explaining how your experience matches the requirements detailed in the person specification.
The closing date for applications is 12:00pm midday on Monday 26th April 2021. Interviews are scheduled to take place via video on Wednesday 5th May 2021, with a view to the successful candidate being able to start immediately.
We are working to increase the diversity and inclusivity of our workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Requests for flexible working will be considered.
Please note that due to the immediate start and fixed term nature of this role, candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is critical in supporting the wider organisation to distil key stories from our work and research, creating content and promoting our strategic organisational objectives with a focus on strong storytelling and digital. This role will utilise the power of digital and external communications to support projects and events and engage new and existing stakeholders with UK Youth’s varied work.
The ideal candidate will bring previous experience of adapting complex information for different audiences into creative content, as well as working with high-profile stakeholders. It’s key to the role that candidates have strong document design skills, as well as strong organisational, editorial and communication skills. We are also keen to hear from candidates who have previous experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign especially) too.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and
empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.
- Flexible/Agile Working
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
- Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
- Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
- 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
- Cyclescheme and Techscheme
How to apply
Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click the link to be taken to our website where you can find more information on the role and how to apply.
- Closing date for applications will be Monday 3rd May (5pm)
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- 6-month fixed-term contract with the possibility to extend
- Ideal start date mid-July 2021
- Highgate, London N6 (current home working during lockdown)
Looking for a leadership role in an organisation dedicated to improving the rights of people living with HIV?
We’re the UK’s HIV rights charity. We work to stop HIV from standing in the way of health, dignity and equality, and to end new HIV transmissions. Our expertise, research and advocacy secure lasting change to the lives of people living with and at risk of HIV.
We’re looking for an outstanding individual to join us in a key leadership position, providing strategic direction to both the Policy & Campaigns Team and the Communications Team. You’ll need to be driven by a passion for health equality and human rights and have:
- Substantial policy and campaigning experience
- A strong understanding of communications in the voluntary sector
- Excellent leadership and management skills, and
- An ability to represent National AIDS Trust at the highest levels.
In return we offer a varied and challenging role working in a supportive and flexible work environment. You will play a key role as a member of our Senior Management Team and will help shape future strategies and plans.
It’s a time of incredible opportunity in HIV, within an exceptionally challenging external environment. But we have the evidence, the skills, the relationships and the energy to make a real difference. We hope that you’ll want to be part of that.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity informally with Deborah Gold, Chief Executive, please contact Stef McCarthy in the first instance.
Interviews: 7 May 2021
Closing date for applications: 9 am on 27 April 2021
The application pack can be downloaded from our website, or by sending an e-mail quoting the job title, together with your name and address or by calling us. All materials are available in alternative formats upon request.
National AIDS Trust is committed to equality and diversity and particularly encourages applications from people living with HIV, gay and bisexual men, trans and non-binary people, and people from black and minority ethnic communities.
We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
The National AIDS Trust (NAT) is a Registered Charity No: 297977 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No.2175938 (registered in England and Wales).
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Aga Khan Foundation UK, one of the world’s leading international development organisations, is looking to strengthen its communications, events, and outreach activities to ensure more of AKF’s key audiences engage with us in more ways than ever before. As such, AKF(UK) is looking to hire a creative and highly organised communications and events professional to help support these efforts.
The Events & Communications Officer will work with the Head of Communications to develop a variety of communications materials and deliver an exciting series of online and in-person events to engage and inform existing and new audiences about the work of the Aga Khan Foundation and broader Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The person in this role is expected to have experience of managing online and in-person events and developing visually engaging communications materials.
Events
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Support the development and delivery of high quality and professional online and in-person events in line with AKF (UK)’s strategy to position the Foundation as a thought leader in the international development space and introduce the Foundation to new audiences.
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Develop event briefs to share with key event participants and stakeholders to ensure they are well briefed on events and roles are clearly defined.
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Create and manage Zoom webinars for up to 500 people.
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Run practice sessions for Zoom webinars with speakers to reduce chances of technical issues during events.
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Handle invitations and manage pre-event logistics.
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Develop and design marketing materials for events.
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Ensure events section of the AKF(UK) website is kept up to date.
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Co-ordinate with the Aga Khan Centre events team to ensure rooms for in-person events are booked, serviced appropriately and run smoothly on the day.
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Manage post-event follow up, i.e. thanking participants, sharing requested information with attendees, and evaluation of events.
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Develop working relationships with the Aga Khan Centre, Aga Khan University and Institute of Ismaili Studies events teams to ensure knowledge and awareness of other Aga Khan Centre events and to ensure AKF events leverage these other institutions and vice versa.
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Update and maintain CRM tool and Mailchimp mailing lists and ensure they remain GDPR compliant.
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Update events calendar
Communications
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Support the Programmes & Partnerships team to create visually engaging communications products – briefs, presentations, social media etc - to share with existing or prospective donors, e.g. presentations and brochures.
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Create visually engaging social media content about the work of AKF and AKDN for multiple platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn using a variety of different tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and Canva.
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Schedule social media posts using Falcon scheduling software.
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Develop strong relationships with partner organisations who can help amplify the reach of AKF’s digital content.
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Create presentations using current style guidelines.
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Update existing and design new marketing materials.
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Design other products as needed.
Qualifications
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Events and/or communications qualifications desired.
Skills & Experience
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Experience in managing in-person and online (Zoom) events.
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Advanced skills in event registration tools (e.g. Eventbrite), Mailchimp and CRM tools
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Experience of developing high quality communications materials and knowledge of latest communication platforms, tools, trends and developments.
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Intermediate-advanced Powerpoint skills.
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Experience in Adobe Creative Suite desired.
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Knowledge of the international development sector desired.
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Strong writing skills desired.
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Highly organised with strong logistical skills and proven consistent attention to detail.
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Capable of multi-tasking with excellent attention to detail.
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Ability to problem solve.
Attributes & Interests
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Friendly and professional manner.
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Ability to work flexibly in terms of working hours in order to support and accommodate events.
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Respectful of diversity other people’s cultures, values, autonomy, and faiths.
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Emotional intelligence.
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Likes getting things done to deadlines and to a high professional standard.
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Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers and beneficiaries of the organisation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for an experienced Policy Manager who will lead on developing the policy function and strategy for the RCOphth.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is the only professional body for medically qualified eye doctors, who specialise in the prevention, treatment and management of eye disease, including surgery to optimise eye care for all patients. We are the voice of the profession and champion excellence in the practice of ophthalmology. We do this through our collaborative work across the eye health sector and with regulatory healthcare bodies.
About you
You will need to show substantial experience in all areas from development of policies and impact assessments to high level stakeholder engagement and consultation. We are looking for someone with a positive, can do attitude and is committed to excellence and high standards in all they do.
You will need the following experience
- Extensive experience of leading on policy development, including the understanding of legislation and its impact
- Extensive high level stakeholder management that includes government, health bodies (eg NHS England), charity and research
- Experience of handling strategies and tactics for dealing with contentious or complex issues
- Experience of working across multiple departments and teams, particularly in a professional membership organisation
- Experience of line management
About the role
There are proposed legislative changes to the way healthcare will be delivered and the medical profession regulated. We want to ensure that ophthalmology is engaged with policy decision makers and proactively putting the case for better patient care and the sustainability of the workforce; promoting the RCOphth as the ‘go to’ authority on eye care services. We are doing this through key areas of collaborative work across health regulatory and arms-length bodies, but it requires a strong policy framework.
The Policy Manager will sit in the Policy & Communications team and work directly with the Executive (College Officers and Senior Management) to identify policy gaps and opportunities both in the short and long term. The post holder will work with key stakeholders to identify how the policy function will change the way we work and embed the new process throughout the organisation.
Working for RCOphth
Our overall staff numbers have grown in the past 18 months. We are recruiting the right people with the right specialist skills in the Policy & Communications team to help us deliver on our strategic aims. In return, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter (explaining how you meet the person specification along with your salary expectations). A covering letter is an important part of our application process so we encourage you to submit one, as your application may not be shortlisted if you do not.
We are currently running interviews remotely, in accordance with Government advice, so if you envisage any issues with accessing a computer, webcam or a sufficient internet connection for a video call, then please do highlight this in your covering letter. We will do all we can to ensure you have the best experience in applying to work with us during this time.
For more information on the role, please contact Liz Price on 0 2 0 3 7 7 0 5 3 2 7
(office hours are 09.00-17.00)
Closing date: Friday 23rd April 2021 at 16:00hrs
1st round interviews: Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th May 2021
2nd round interviews: Thursday 20th May
Please note for 2nd round interviews candidates will be required to prepare a 20 minute presentation which should be sent in advance and by 17.00, Monday 17 May 2021.
Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Our goal at Kent Wildlife Trust is to ensure that 25% of the population of Kent is engaged with our work tackling the climate and nature crises. Both these roles are pivotal to that goal, working across a range of communications and marketing activities to promote our brand and ensure that as many people as possible are committed to a wilder Kent. Working on ground breaking projects such as our bison release and wilder carbon, your responsibilities will span digital and traditional media to help our campaigns to reach audiences including businesses, policy makers, farmers and the wider public. You will write and schedule social media posts and press releases, support the production of our membership magazine, deal with media enquiries and support the development of specific campaigns to promote Kent Wildlife Trust’s goals. This is an opportunity to have a positive and lasting impact on our environment and if you think you have the skills to succeed, we would be delighted to talk to you. Please carefully consider the skills, qualities and experiences required for both roles and let us know which you are applying for on the application form. You are equally very welcome to apply for both!
You:
In the Senior role you will be an experienced communications and marketing professional looking to take the next step in your career. You will be an excellent writer, comfortable operating across multiple social media channels, have experience maintaining websites and with email marketing and be confident dealing with journalists. You may currently be in the corporate or the charitable sector and you will bring fresh ideas to effect behaviour change to achieve positive environmental impacts. Ideally you will have a sound understanding of the conservation and environmental sectors, but for the right candidate this is not essential. For the Communications Officer role you may be taking your first career steps into the Marketing and Communications sector but be able to show us passion for conservation, creativity, accuracy and experience of working with online communications and printed materials and publications.
Kent Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife charity for Kent and Medway, supported by its members and staffed by committed professionals. Join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent! In return we will inspire you, listen to you, value you, treat you equally and fairly, look after your health and wellbeing and encourage flexibility from day one, enabling you to draw on these benefits to be a better, happier and more productive you.
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About the role
Carers UK has an exciting opportunity to join our Policy and Public Affairs team as a Senior Research and Policy Officer. This is a chance to join a high performing team with an excellent track record of campaigning for change and influencing public policy to improve the lives of carers. The work will involve designing and delivering research and policy projects, including supporting the delivery of our world-leading State of Caring research. You would be using a range of different methodologies across issues as diverse as social care, employment, welfare and health. The role will include carer involvement and a particular focus on voices and experiences from carers that are harder to reach or seldom heard e.g. older carers, carers of different faiths, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ carers.
About you
You thrive in a fast-paced environment and will be an experienced research professional. You will have a strong interest in social justice, with a desire to deliver change for unpaid carers.
We are looking for someone with excellent research and policy analysis skills; experience in designing and delivering research using different methodologies, carrying out interviews and focus groups, preparing reports, literature reviews and briefings. You will also have experience of supporting responses to Government consultations and policy submissions; excellent communication skills; and ability to support individuals to take part.
About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity, supporting, advocating for and connecting unpaid carers across the UK.
With over 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK and 6,000 individuals becoming a carer every day the need to support them is growing and urgent. Unpaid carers save the country an estimated £530 million each day and are vital to the friends and family members they support, as well as to the wider community.
COVID-19 has dramatically affected carers across the country. Our recent polling suggests that the figure for unpaid carers could now be as high as 13.6 million, with 4.5 million people starting to care overnight due to the impact on coronavirus on services and individuals.
Contract: 3 year contract
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 27 April 2021 at 10.00am
First interviews will be held Tuesday 4 or Thursday 6 May 2021
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Communications Officer
We are seeking a creative, organised and committed Communications Officer to join a small team to co-ordinate communications to a wide range of audiences.
Position: Communications Officer
Location: Leeds, LS9 (home-based during lockdown restrictions)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £24,012 -£25,991 pro rata
Duration: Permanent, an initial 3-year contract with possible extension subject to further funding
Benefits: 28 days plus 14 days Bank Holidays pro rata, Special Leave and Flexible Working Policies, Employee Assistance Scheme with Health Assured, Up to 5% match pension contributions, Free Parking, Bike Parking and 15-minute walk from city centre
Closing Date: 11th May at 5pm
Interview Date: 19th May
The Role
Everyone at the organisation has a role to play in communications and the charity have significantly invested in its communications functions over the last year, including a re-brand, new communications strategy and establishing an internal communications working group. As Communications Officer, you will support the organisation to take forward its brand identity and communication aims, by co-ordinating outputs and assessing impact. You will work closely with members, volunteers and staff to create and share impactful communications to a wide range of audiences including Gypsies and Travellers, journalists and members of the public.
As an organisation committed to asset based community development you will be sharing stories of communities, the charity’s skills and strengths as well as the challenges it faces.
Key responsibilities include:
- Work with a communications working group to deliver organisational communications strategy
- Regularly update Squarespace website (a modular base content management system)
- Manage and develop a mailing list and newsletter using Mailchimp
- Research, develop and create compelling content across all our communications channels including our website, blogs, video, social media and newsletters
- Apply design skills to produce creative assets that support communication aims and reflects brand
- Support projects to communicate effectively with stakeholders – including campaigns, events and disseminating reports
- Support and attend meetings, conferences and events as required
- Supervise and support a communications apprentice role/volunteers
- Foster relationships with journalists to ensure maximum impact and triage press enquiries
Please note due to current circumstances you will be required to work from home, with desk space at the office available on a booking basis. The charity does anticipate returning to its offices and needs suitable candidates to be able to travel to Leeds as part of their regular week.
About You
As Communications Officer, you will need to be a confident communicator, enthusiastic about the organisation’s vision, well organised and keen to support members of Gypsy and Traveller communities to get their voice heard in the public realm.
You will have experience of:
- Working in communications role
- Using analytics and evaluation tools to analyse behaviour and engagement through communication channels
- Search engine optimisation
- Developing and maintaining a mailing list and newsletter
- Editing a website
- Using Microsoft office applications and office 365
- Using social media, buffer or other content delivery systems
- Design packages to make branded content (social media, flyers, reports)
In return…
Work for the 2018 Winner of the GSK Impact Award that has an internal aim of excellence and sustainability to ensure all staff are cared for and valued. The charity is proud to be a Mindful Employer, Living Wage Employer and reflective organisation with an ongoing commitment to learning and development. With annual pay reviews, development, regular full staff training away days, team building day and a great benefits package, this truly is a great place to work and grow.
About the Organisation
The charity is a thriving community led organisation, delivering vital support and community development work with Gypsy and Traveller communities in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
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