Communications Officer

Safe Child Thailand

Reports to: Head of Development

Term: 0.6 of a full time post, permanent

Based in: London, Clapham Common

Salary: £27,000 – 30,000 pa pro rata

Pension:  Contributory pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday not including bank holidays pa, pro rata

Start date:  As soon as possible

Application closes: 24th November 19

We’re looking for an outstanding, visionary and dedicated Communications Officer to develop the communications function. This is an opportunity to use your excellent communication skills to improve the lives of vulnerable Children in Thailand.

This key role within the Development Team:

• Planning and managing the annual schedule of communications

• Developing and maintaining brand messaging and tone of voice across the charity, for a wide range of audiences

• Creating content and overseeing the content and design of all marketing materials and publications

• Working closely with the Digital Communications officer, to grow our digital and social media presence and increase our online fundraising income

• Other activities that will support the organisation.

The post holder will have a passion for storytelling, producing engaging content for Safe Child Thailand’s key audiences across multiple channels, including (but not limited to) our new website (wordpress), social media (twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook), mailing systems (Mailchimp), video logging (YouTube), blogging, reports, presentations (Powerpoint) and the creation of promotional materials.

You will also:

• need a knowledge of website development, SEO and content management systems to effectively manage SCT’s website, creating and updating website content;

• Lead the production of SCTs Annual Review and other marketing materials and publications;

• Collect and analyse data from website analytics, email marketing reports and social media metrics.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Promotion of existing and new activities - to engage target audiences through communications and maximise fundraising, in a highly cost conscious environment

• Developing marketing materials and supporting activities and campaigns to support fundraising

• You will be expected to contribute to the growth of our online fundraising capacity and donations

• Daily management of the website through the addition of new content and on site optimisation

• Sourcing and securing press, TV and radio opportunities for SCT

• Oversight of communications at external events

• Strategy, analytics, and PR reporting.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a related field (e.g. communications, marketing, development, international development, etc.)

• Confident self-starter, enthusiastic, highly motivated, with excellent planning, time-management and organisational skills with ability to stick to timetables for delivery of work and meet deadlines under pressure

• Able to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences. Strong copy-writing and editing skills with the ability to turn complex information into compelling stories and content

• Ability to think strategically, identifying new opportunities

• Ability to think creatively, offering new ideas, concepts and solutions

• Well-organised and able to keep good records for data protection, confidentiality and financial purposes

• Experience working in marketing/PR/communications role in a charity environment; You will have empathy with the aims, objectives and activities of the charity.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of developing multi-channel communications plans and taking a communications campaign forward through different digital and offline channels

• Excellent Communication, and especially writing skills, with an ability to adjust tone and content appropriately for different target audiences

• Able to optimise user journeys, maximise meaningful engagement and grow new audiences

• Experience of implementing branding guidelines and ensuring they are adhered to across the organisation

• IT skills with the ability to commission and design/produce professional looking documents, publications, banners, branded materials etc.

• Design skills, particularly in creating and/or overseeing the design of visually appealing digital and non-digital content; graphics, films, image bank etc.

• Experience of responding to media enquiries, leading on and evaluating media coverage and PR

• Knowledge of the digital charity landscape, including best practice for social media, web content creation and engagement strategies
• Experience using digital analytical tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to set realistic targets and measure engagement.

Desirable

• An interest in international development

• Knowledge of at least one of the SCT’s key technical focus areas

• Country or regional knowledge relevant to the work of SCT

• Experience of design and photo editing software
• Experience of managing Google Adwords account.

How to Apply

TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and Supporting Statement (No more than two sides of A4) addressing the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place in our office week commencing 2nd December 19.

We are looking for a Communications Officer (Income Generation)

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week (PT and Job Share applicants welcome)

Based in Westcliff on Sea (moving to Prittlewell in March 2020)

Our charity relies on the generosity and goodwill of thousands of supporters across Essex who make donations, take part in events or volunteer. Quite simply, without our supporters, Havens Hospices wouldn’t exist.

How can you inspire even more people to support us, so we can provide more hospice care?

We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our Marketing and Communications Team. This role will be dedicated to helping our Income Generation Team (fundraising and trading) find innovative ways to publicise and market their events, appeals and campaigns to raise as much money as possible, helping us continue caring through our hospice services.

With your communication skills, we can inspire more people to fundraise and support Havens Hospices, helping to build a sustainable income for the future.

Candidates will have experience of working in a Communications and Marketing environment, experience of working within challenging situations and looking for an opportunity to promote and protect a well-loved and respected charity.

Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution has a direct effect on our hospice services

Havens Hospices Staff Benefits

• 32 days annual leave, including bank holiday (pro-rata). Increasing to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years’ service.
• Perkbox retailer discount scheme.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for pension and annual leave purchase.
• Competitive pension schemes and NHS pension for continuing members.
• Learning and Development team committed to personal and professional development, offering a number of education opportunities.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Wellbeing sessions (monthly).

Why join us?
Would you like to join a dynamic team that is supporting a growing movement of communities that are building genuinely and permanently affordable homes? Will you enjoy working in a small team and with partner organisations to boost the profile of community land trusts, make the case to government, and make our projects successful through effective communication?

Community land trusts (CLTs) are a growing force for social good. They are set up and run by ordinary people to develop and manage homes as well as community shops, pubs and other assets that are important to that community. They aim to make sure the homes are permanently affordable, based on what people actually earn in their area.

As the communications and campaigns officer you will play a key role in supporting the National CLT Network’s team on our core communications, campaigns and events activities.

About the National CLT Network
National CLT Network is the national membership body for community land trusts established in 2010. The National CLT Network provides resources, training and advice for CLTs, and works with government, local authorities, lenders and funders to establish the best conditions for CLTs to grow and flourish.

We are a small, dedicated and ambitious team. Our strategy is to scale up the CLT movement and to develop our charity into a strong, viable and resilient social enterprise. We are also part of major partnerships to build up the infrastructure across the country for all forms of community led housing, and to scale up the CLT movement across North-West Europe.

Our successes have had the following impact:

• A rapid growth in CLTs from 30 in 2010 to over 300 in 2019;

• One in three local authorities providing some kind of support to CLTs in their area;

• 935 homes built by CLTs with another 16,600 community led homes in the pipeline.

About the role
This is a varied role. You will see the impact of your work on successful projects, and on CLTs and their achievements locally. The communications and campaigns officer works with team members across the organisation, gets to know our work deeply and has the opportunity to travel to meet our inspiring CLT members. You will also work closely with the co-chief executive, responsible for our advocacy campaigning and lobbying work, getting first-hand knowledge of how to influence government policy to help our members to thrive.

You will use this knowledge to create compelling content across a variety of mediums from blogs and newsletters to video interviews, creating lobbying and campaign materials for groups to use and ensuring our website showcases the best of what we do, and helps CLTs to succeed.

You’ll also support the delivery of successful events that are highly valued by our members. At our last AGM, 100% of attendees said they would recommend attending to other members. You’ll see wonderful people form connections, draw inspiration and go on to provide new homes that are really needed by their communities.

The challenges and opportunities for this role in the coming year include:

• Supporting the communications manager to create a new brand and a new website for the network.

• Working with the co-chief executive and others on our acclaimed advocacy campaigns that have made significant gains for the CLT movement, ensuring they can continue to build genuinely affordable homes.

• Playing a key role in developing, and delivering a new programme of events such as a national conference and “See It and Believe It” peer to peer events where new groups get inspired by visiting successful CLTs whose residents are enjoying their new homes.

About you
This is an exciting and career-enhancing role. It could be the right opportunity for a range of potential candidates. Your motivations might be many and varied – from wanting to develop your career in communications or advocacy campaigning, to having a passion for housing or communities, or because you want more responsibility and the opportunity to work in a growing charity where you can use your initiative and develop your potential.

It is particularly for you if you: enjoy a variety of tasks and challenges, are a team player, a strong communicator, flexible, organised, and have a strong attention to detail. You will also feel strongly about the importance of social justice and the difference that CLTs and community-led housing can make. Whatever your motivations the National CLT Network would like to hear from you.

Details
The role is for a full time, permanent post. The working hours are 9-5, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. The salary is £25,450 – £30,750 per annum depending on skills and experience

Benefits include 30 days annual leave + bank holidays, a generous employer match scheme for pension contributions, healthcare and a personal training budget.

How to Apply
Please visit our website to download the candidate recruitment pack which contains full instructions on the role and how to apply, and to download our application form.

Deadline for applications 10am Monday 25th November 2019

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. If you are excited about strategic planning and passionate for brand and social marketing, we want to hear from you.

We’ve restructured our communications and marketing team, and this new role will be a key part of our communications senior management that will transform how we deliver our communications and marketing. We need you to be strategic and well planned, working collaboratively but always seeing the bigger picture. Experienced at strategic planning, you’ll know the best tools and be able to inspire and influence others and drive cross-organisational change.

You’ll also be responsible for managing a marketing team to deliver a variety of brand and awareness campaigns for priority audiences. This includes our new area of children and young people, raising our profile in Wales, increasing the impact we have through our 150 high street shops and working on strategic corporate partnerships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven strategic marketing professional with a love of planning, looking for a new challenge.

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

Closing date: 10am Monday 25th 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.

Do you love cycling as much as we do? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge with a charity on a pedalling revolution?

Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, is aiming to inspire a million more people onto their bikes and needs an enthusiastic and dynamic Communications and Media Officer at its headquarters in Guildford to help us.

You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing media campaigns, reacting to news stories, and producing engaging content celebrating everything that’s great about cycling.

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

Communications Officer

Tooting, London

c£30,000 per annum

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Based at our offices in Trident Business Centre, Bickersteth Road, Tooting, you will be an experienced, enthusiastic and creative Communications Officer able to take a lead role in developing and coordinating communications across WCA and its projects.  This is a new role - you will be joining WCA at an exciting time as it develops its new Voluntary Sector Coordination Project in which communications will be key, together with the equally important task of promoting our existing work with Healthwatch Wandsworth, Voicing Views, LGBT Mental Health and any other WCA projects. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding communicator able to work on their own initiative but within clear priorities and workplans.  The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong track record in communications, ideally in the voluntary and community or health and care sectors and be able to manage a diverse workload and deliver within set timescales and deadlines.  You will join an enthusiastic and committed team, keen to help you build and develop this role. 

About us:

WCA offers a range of support to the voluntary sector in Wandsworth, together with a commitment to ensuring the service user perspective is heard in the planning and designing of health and care services through Healthwatch Wandsworth and our mental health and other projects.

Salary will be c£30,000

Deadline for completed applications: Monday 25 November 2019, 9:00 am.

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 29 November 2019 

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 

Job description and person specification can be found by clicking the apply button below. 

To apply, you will need to download an application form by clicking the apply button below. 

WCA values diversity and is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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 communications role that will see you focus on enhancing engagement with businesses that support Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK)? 

The Communications Officer (Corporate Lead) will provide high quality communications support for our existing Corporate Partnerships, as well as supporting efforts to secure new partnerships. The postholder will also assist in increasing awareness of ARUK’s Corporate Partnerships in regional media, specialist and consumer titles, and national media where appropriate, to help increase awareness of ARUK’s brand, promote the charity’s Corporate Partnerships offering and help raise more funds for dementia research.

The role assists in the delivery of communications programmes that support the work of the National and Regional Corporate Fundraising teams, as well as supporting ARUK’s own corporate communications function. The role plays a key part in raising awareness of dementia and inspiring engagement with our cause at businesses across the country, and in maximising positive exposure of our Corporate Partnerships.

This is a full time; fixed term contract/secondment opportunity working Monday to Friday (37.5.5 hours per week), for a period of 12-months, or on return of substantive post holder, whichever is earlier and is to cover a period of maternity leave.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) to plan and implement communications programmes, working through multiple channels including media, staff newsletters, blog posts, video and social media.
• Develop effective relationships with ARUK’s National and Regional Corporate Fundraising teams, and with external corporate partners, in order to identify and deliver on communications needs.
• Prepare, write, issue and “sell in” regional and national press releases relating to ARUK’s corporate fundraising activity, bringing the charity’s expertise and key messages to the forefront.
• Proactively work with the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) and the National and Regional Corporate Partnerships teams to identify additional communications opportunities to be delivered via, or in partnership with, our Corporate Partners.
• Seek additional ways to promote ARUK’s Corporate Partnerships work through the media and other channels, including ARUK’s blog.
• Develop effective working relationships with relevant members of the media; respond promptly to queries, including occasional out-of-hours queries.
• Secure appropriate social media coverage in support of our Corporate Partnerships, liaising with digital team.
• Liaise with ARUK spokespeople, the public, scientists, journalists, freelancers, ARUK colleagues, Trustees, Patrons, other charities and organisations, IT and other support agencies as appropriate.
• Act as spokesperson in media interviews, alongside others, where necessary.
• Monitor relevant media coverage; keep up to date with social, scientific and charitable sector issues which could benefit, or have relevance to, ARUK.
• Attend and/or organise appropriate meetings and events – these will require some travel and occasional unsociable hours.
• Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for;

• Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.
• Ability to create communications copy and campaigns that engage, inform and inspire.
• Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Microsoft office packages and databases, good keyboard skills.
• Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and to translate scientific work for lay people; knowledge of dementia and/or science is advantageous, but not a requirement.
• Experience of supporting or co-ordinating partnership working.
• Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media (e.g. press, social media, email, events).
• A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.
• Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £27,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is 21st November 2019, with interviews to be held on the 27th & 29th November and 2nd & 4th December. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.  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 certain date.

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.

Communications Intern - Paid Position
London, N6

Are you a social media savant with a talent for writing? Want to increase your professional experience in a paid internship working as part of a small, but vital charity? If so, you may be the Communications Intern we’re looking for. 

Who is Ataxia UK?

Ataxia UK is the leading national charity for people affected by any type of ataxia, a group of neurological disorders that impact co-ordination, balance and speech.

In the UK alone, there are over 10,000 adults and around 500 children living with ataxia. We fund research into finding treatments and cures and offer advice, information and support to people affected by the condition.

Having recently received funding from the National Lottery, it’s an exciting time to join our team. We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic Communications Intern to join us on a six month internship which may extend to 12 months. 

Are there any benefits? 

- Salary of £10.55 per hour 
- Increase your communications and charity sector experience
- Flexitime 
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)

This is an amazing opportunity to create content across a range of platforms and build your portfolio while raising awareness of a rare condition that affects thousands of people across the UK. 

You will have the chance to learn from a friendly, experienced team and gain valuable insight into how a well-established charity inspires and engages audiences.

What will the internship involve? 

As a Communications Intern, you’ll support our communications activities, from social media to creating content for our publication, Ataxia Magazine. 

Working closely with our Communications Officer, you’ll manage our day-to-day social media activities, including our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts. You’ll also interview individuals that our charity supports and create content for Ataxia Magazine. 

Here’s some more of what you’ll be getting up to:

- Sourcing and drafting stories and images for our quarterly publication
- Supporting our local and national awareness campaigns
- Collating information for our PR work 
- Helping to promote our conferences 
- Assisting with general communications enquiries and information requests

What do I need? 

To join us as our Communications Intern, you’ll need:

- Excellent social media knowledge, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube 
- Fantastic written and verbal communication skills 
- Good Microsoft Office skills 
- A keen eye for detail and meticulous proofreading abilities 

It would be great if you had a communications-related degree or similar, such as English, Journalism or Marketing, but this isn’t essential. 

Experience of uploading, editing and maintaining web content with a Content Management System would also be beneficial, as would experience of writing for newspapers/magazines and producing content for a range of audiences.

Other organisations may call this role Trainee Communications Assistant, Junior Communications Assistant, Communications Graduate, Journalism Graduate, English Graduate, Social Media Intern, Trainee Content Executive, or Trainee Communications Executive.

Webrecruit and Ataxia UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to increase your professional experience as a Communications Intern, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Do you love to create a clear message? Do you have an eye for detail and the ability to tell a great story? Do you have a passion for making Jesus known and seeing lives transformed? 

WorldShare, is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, positive and proactive, with exceptional writing skills who can lead us to the next level in our marketing communications with inspiration and expertise. With previous experience, ideally in the charity sector, you will have a proven track record of producing high quality, excellent editorial content across different media platforms. You will possess a good understanding of the worldwide Christian church.

We’re looking for someone who will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and who can manage their own time, working to deadlines.

The successful candidate will have:

• Exceptional writing skills and experience in producing editorial content
• Strong ICT Skills and a good understanding of digital and print communication channels and platforms
• Relational skills and able to work effectively with a variety of people

All applicants must be fully on board with WorldShare’s values and statement of faith.

Closing date: 18 November 2019

Interviews: week beginning 2 December 2019

Location: Doncaster

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

To apply, please download our application pack or visit our website and email us with your completed application.

Evolving Communities is looking for a creative, experienced, energetic and enthusiastic PR Communications and Marketing Lead to devise effective communications plans and approaches that increase the impact of our engagement and drive brand awareness to support a wide range of community engagement activities across the South West.

We are looking for an excellent communicator, who has a track record of planning and delivering successful integrated campaigns using the full communications mix. You’ll have extensive experience in writing compelling copy to engage our audiences, whether that’s content for a press release, social media, an email to stakeholders or a printed flyer.

The successful candidate will be able to translate complex issues into an easy to understand format and will have excellent project management skills, including the ability to consider resource, budget and risk.

You will also be custodian of the Healthwatch brand, ensuring consistent use across all platforms in terms of look, image, identity and messages.

This is a great opportunity for someone keen to make their mark in a small team where their skills and experience can be used and developed to make a real difference to people across the South West and put Evolving Communities firmly on the map.

Main duties and key responsibilities

Marketing and Communications

Reporting to the CEO, you will:

• Develop and implement new marketing, communications and digital media strategies.

• Source case studies, content for monthly press releases, monthly e-bulletins and websites for all local Healthwatch areas which Evolving Communities delivers.

• Source and write content for thought leadership blogs for Evolving Communities and devise business to business marketing campaigns to drive new business.

• Liaise with local, regional and national media to pitch story ideas, arranging interviews and advising staff members on media relations.

• Deliver creative and engaging social media, marketing and email campaigns as well as help support the Communications Officer and team Admins with daily social media activity to engage existing communities and reach new audiences. 

• Work with the staff team to develop clear and effective communication and marketing plans for individual projects and work-streams.

• Look at innovative ways to generate new business through effective marketing and communications plans and campaigns.

• Write Creative Briefs for external designers and photographers and liaise with these suppliers.

• Look for video opportunities, advising staff members on suggested filming topics and events.

• Promote upcoming projects, surveys and opportunities to get involved as well develop disseminations plans to inform local people of the outcomes of completed work.

• Liaise with the staff team and volunteers including children and young people, to design accessible and engaging marketing materials, including brochures, leaflets, website updates, newsletters, email campaigns, Impact reports and our bi-annual mini magazine Highlight.

• Work with the staff team to produce high quality reports and written materials including press releases, case studies, annual reports, digital content and infographics.

• Build on and develop relationships with local media to help raise the profile of our Healthwatch’s and their work.

• Line manage the Communications Officer with the daily operation and further development of the Evolving Communities and Healthwatch websites including creating new sections, pages, surveys and interactive content.

• Use analytic tools to monitor website and social media performance (e.g. Google Analytics).

• Look for innovative ways to engage local communities and seldom heard groups.

• Work closely with the staff team to promote engagement events across Evolving Communities and Healthwatch contract areas.

• Be responsible for promoting and producing publicity for our events and campaigns.

Team working and line management:

You will work as part of a small team and be willing to be flexible and adaptable in order to deliver our business.  You will be line managed by the CEO.  We aim to involve volunteers throughout our organisation, and you may be asked to provide supervision for volunteers involved in our marketing and communications activity. 

General responsibilities

• Work closely with the Chief Executive and all other members of staff and share good practice and learning

• Keep up-to-date with latest PR industry news plus be aware of health and social care policy developments

• Promote and raise awareness of Healthwatch areas

• Provide monitoring information as required in an accurate and timely manner

• Work collaboratively with other local Healthwatch organisations where appropriate

• Support the Communications Officer with quarterly evaluation reports for local commissioners.

• Undertake any reasonable tasks, responsibilities and activities as requested by the Chief Executive in order to ensure the smooth running of the organisation

• Maintain personal and professional competency and appropriate development.

• Participate in regular one-to-ones and appraisals as per Evolving Communities policy.

• Act at all times within the rules, policies and procedures of Evolving Communities including data protection.

• Ensure that all activities are carried out with due regard to the diversity and within an Equal Opportunities Framework.

The job of the Communications Officer is to ensure that the Society reaches all of its audiences effectively. At the core of the role is our Fellowship – strengthening our communication of their achievements, and making it easier for them to engage effectively with the Society.

The Officer will ensure that the Society’s work – including our events, policy work and medals for achievement – reaches a wider audience than ever before. They will also work with our partners in the higher education sector to promote our activities within universities, and to ensure strong engagement with our new programme for Early Career Researchers.

The Officer will take responsibility for a number of communication channels, including the Society’s website, social media, Fellows’ bulletin and mailing lists. They will develop our press coverage and help to ensure a strong presence at relevant external events.

The role is based at the Society’s offices in Cathays Park, Cardiff.

A day in the life of the Communications Officer

Your working day will be varied – including both regular tasks and a wide range of activities relating to the Society’s current priorities. Daily tasks will include social media posts, promoting events, and keeping the website up to date. You will also need to keep on top of our overall work programme – taking a keen role in staff meetings, and talking to other team members so that you take account of their communication needs.

When we are putting on public events, you will spend time writing emails, tweets, press releases and other material to help ensure they are well attended. You’ll also need to attend some of the events, taking full advantage of opportunities for press coverage, social media and photo/video output.

In November each year, we open nominations for the Society’s Medals – this will be a key time for the Communications Officer, as you will need to promote the Medals to a wide audience. Another busy time of year is when we announce the election of new Fellows in Spring – you will have the task of working with our partner universities to celebrate their achievements.

Although you will work closely with our small team of five other staff members, you’ll need to be able to work accurately and sometimes with limited supervision. We expect the Communications Officer to adapt to the Society’s current communications style quickly, but also to advise us on how we can become more engaging.

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Swydd y Swyddog Cyfathrebu yw sicrhau bod y Gymdeithas yn cyrraedd ei holl gynulleidfaoedd yn effeithiol. Craidd y swydd yw ein Cymrodoriaeth – cryfhau’r ffordd rydym ni’n cyfathrebu eu cyflawniadau, a’i gwneud yn haws iddyn nhw ymgysylltu’n effeithiol gyda’r Gymdeithas.

Bydd y Swyddog yn sicrhau bod holl waith y Gymdeithas – gan gynnwys ein digwyddiadau, gwaith polisi a medalau cyflawniad – yn cyrraedd cynulleidfa ehangach nag erioed. Bydd hefyd yn gweithio gyda’n partneriaid yn y sector addysg uwch i hyrwyddo ein gweithgareddau mewn prifysgolion, a sicrhau ymgysylltu cryf gyda’n rhaglen newydd ar gyfer Ymchwilwyr Gyrfa Gynnar.

Bydd y Swyddog yn gyfrifol am nifer o sianeli cyfathrebu, gan gynnwys gwefan y Gymdeithas, cyfryngau cymdeithasol, bwletin y Cymrodyr a rhestrau postio. Bydd yn datblygu ein presenoldeb yn wasg ac yn helpu i sicrhau presenoldeb cryf mewn digwyddiadau allanol perthnasol.

Lleoliad gwaith y Swyddog fydd swyddfa’r Gymdeithas ym Mharc Cathays, Caerdydd.

Diwrnod ym mywyd y Swyddog Cyfathrebu

Bydd eich diwrnod gwaith yn amrywiol – yn cynnwys tasgau rheolaidd ac amrywiaeth eang o weithgareddau’n ymwneud â blaenoriaethau cyfredol y Gymdeithas. Bydd tasgau dyddiol yn cynnwys postio ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol, hyrwyddo digwyddiadau, a chadw’r wefan yn gyfredol. Bydd hefyd angen i chi ymwneud â’n rhaglen waith gyffredinol – gan gymryd rhan yn frwd mewn cyfarfodydd staff, a siarad gydag aelodau eraill o’r tîm er mwyn i chi roi ystyriaeth lawn i’w hanghenion cyfathrebu.

Pan fyddwn ni’n trefnu digwyddiadau cyhoeddus, byddwch yn treulio amser yn ysgrifennu negeseuon ebost, trydar, datganiadau i’r wasg a deunydd arall i helpu i sicrhau presenoldeb da. Bydd hefyd angen i chi fynychu rhai o’r digwyddiadau, gan fanteisio’n llawn ar gyfleoedd am sylw yn y wasg, y cyfryngau cymdeithasol a chynnyrch ffotograffig/fideo.

Ym mis Tachwedd bob blwyddyn, rydym ni’n agor enwebiadau ar gyfer Medalau’r Gymdeithas – bydd hwn yn gyfnod allweddol i’r Swyddog Cyfathrebu, gan y bydd angen i chi hybu’r Medalau i gynulleidfa eang. Cyfnod prysur arall yn y flwyddyn yw cyhoeddi etholiad y Cymrodyr newydd yn y gwanwyn – f chi fydd â’r dasg o weithio gyda’n prifysgolion partner i ddathlu eu cyflawniadau.

Er y byddwch yn gweithio’n agos gyda’n tîm bach o bum aelod arall o staff, bydd angen i chi allu gweithio’n gywir ac ambell waith gyda goruchwyliaeth gyfyngedig. Rydym ni’n disgwyl i’r Swyddog Cyfathrebu addasu i arddull cyfathrebu cyfredol y Gymdeithas yn gyflym, ond hefyd ein cynghori ar sut i wella ein hymgysylltu.

Students’ Unions aren’t just any membership charity - they’re active, democratic mutuals, using the energy and passion of their student members to deliver improvements to students’ lives. 

As a membership organisation how and what we communicate with our members is really important to us.  We are looking for an experienced communicator, who is creative, imaginative and inventive as you will lead an energetic team to really engage our diverse student body.

You may well have been involved in students’ unions already (although that’s not a deal breaker), but either way you’ll see ways in which you can contribute to our mission and help us achieve our strategic plan. A huge amount of our work focuses on supporting and representing liberation and minority groups, so we want to encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and succeed.

To learn more about uea(su), or for further information on the role, please visit https://www.ueasu.work where you can view the full Job and Person specification, and apply for the role. 

A great opportunity has arisen for a Communications Executive for a health related charity in order to work across the charity press office and social media functions, devising and delivering creative media and digital campaigns that will positively impact the lives of people.
This will be a 6 months FTC.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Play an active role in the press office: providing a prompt and professional response to queries; developing creative pitches and content to secure high quality proactive and reactive media coverage.
Play a key part in our social media team to plan, develop and write content that fits with the organisation's brand, tone and messaging for our social media channels
Work closely with other Communications team colleagues to devise, deliver and evaluate communications activity across a variety of subjects, including fundraising, research and policy and public affairs

In order to apply you should have the following skills and experience:
Relevant experience in a media or public relations role (PR agency or in-house)
Strong news sense and demonstrable success in achieving national, regional and trade media coverage
Experience of adapting a story for different channels eg print, online, broadcast, social
Proactive, with an enthusiastic and flexible approach
Desirable experience of charity, health, campaigns or research communications

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.