Women for Women International helps women survivors of war rebuild their lives. We have over 25 years of on-the-ground experience working with women in countries affected by conflict. The UK office was set up in 2006 and has since grown into a vibrant and fast-growing organisation, raising over £6million for women in countries affected by conflict.

We are looking for a temporary Digital Communications Assistant to support our team for three months. The role will involve working closely with members of the Communications team, supporting their delivery of key activities. We are looking for someone highly organised and proactive, who is excited to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will be flexible, confident, a quick learner.

Women for Women International are an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their religious beliefs or political opinions, sex, marital or family statuses, races, sexual orientations, ages or whether they are disabled. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Women for Women International UK is a registered charity (charity number: 1115109) and a company limited by guarantee (company no: 05650155), registered in England and Wales. Our registered office is at 49-51 East Road, London, N1 6AH.

Reports to: Digital and Campaign Lead  

Working pattern: Full-time

Salary: £20,600 (pro rata)

Deadline: 21st October 23:59 at 11.59 (Early Application is encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

Time period: October - December 2019

Location: 49-51 East Road, London, N1 6AH

To apply, please send your CV, together with a letter no longer than two pages in length outlining your interest in the role, qualifications and suitability for the post. Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we can only respond to those most qualified for the position. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.

The Digital Communications Assistant would be expected to work within the framework of Women for Women International’s core values. Please refer to the Core Values and ways of working document. Women for Women International are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Support the execution of an integrated strategy for our social media planning, to include content planning, posting and analysis
2. Support the management and cataloguing of digital assets (photos, case studies and videos) and upload to digital asset management system.
3. Support management of the website, to include copy-writing, page editing and design, managing the sign-off process for webpage content.
4. Support email marketing, to include copy-writing, content production, building emails in MailChimp, review and analysis of results, reporting and evaluating campaign success.
5. Supporting with our Ambassador and celebrity programme through research and communications support.
6. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required by your line manager.

What we can offer you:

• An opportunity to work as part of a busy charity office
• An opportunity to learn about marketing and communications
• The chance to learn about our work and issues of women, peace and security
• The chance to make a real difference to our work supporting women survivors of war.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does the role involve? 

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

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

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

Is Back Up a good place to work? 

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

How do I apply? 

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

Please send: 

• Your CV 

• The Equal Opportunities Form 

• A covering letter of no more than 2 pages 

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities 

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

Knowledge and experience 

Essential 

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

 
Desirable 

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

Safeguarding 

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

The charity

Bishopsgate Institute is the delivery arm of the Bishopsgate Foundation, founded in 1894 for “the promotion of the education of the public”. We are a small, independent charity with our own extraordinary premises at the crossroads of the City, Spitalfields and the East End. Our motto is “I grow old, but not lazy” and we apply this philosophy throughout our work. 

The role

This is a part-time role for 28 hours per week.  As a member of the Senior Team you will support the charity to achieve its charitable objectives by leading on audience development, customer experience, campaigns and marketing and the development of an integrated programme of activity.  All to specifically increase enrolments and bookings (including venue hire), strengthen relationships with existing audiences and customers and nurture new audiences.

You will have skills and expertise across digital and offline marketing, PR and communications, campaign planning, tone of voice and visual identity management, integrated programming and events including ticketing, audience insight and analysis.

The successful candidate will also have experience working at a strategic level, well-developed people and performance management, robust budget management and forecasting skills and excellence in collaborative project management.

Please download and consult all of the information available on our website before beginning your application.

** CVs alone will not be accepted **

The application deadline is Sunday 27 October 2019 (17:00)

Late applications will not be considered.

Location Human Rights Action Centre, London EC2A 3EA

Hours per week 35; fixed-term until December 2020

Salary details £44,247 per annum

Closing date Tuesday 29 October 2019 at 12:00

Interview date 13 November 2019

Communications are crucial to Amnesty International’s success. And as our organisation expands, they’re becoming more important than ever. This role will place you at the heart of our operations, where you’ll have the chance to shape our communications strategies, your department and the role. If you want to have a direct impact on the profile of Amnesty International UK, this is your chance.

About the role

This role is a fixed-term maternity leave cover until the end of December 2020.

Working right across the organisation, you will oversee and implement our overall integrated communications plan. You will work closely with our many different departments, providing them with communications and marketing guidance, contribute to communications project briefs and take charge of the integrated communications calendar. Your understanding of our brand will be critical and you will make sure that it is being used and applied properly, upholding brand consistency. You’ll work closely with our Digital, AV and Design Managers, making the most of our resources to help create compelling, accessible and well co-ordinated campaigns.

About you

With experience in communications planning (not necessarily the charity sector), you’ll be an organised and level-headed professional. You can manage agencies, budgets and projects, taking a systematic approach to planning, monitoring and review. Your knowledge covers the full range of modern communication techniques. Crucially, you’re articulate, with a gift for negotiation. You’ll be dealing with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation, so you must be adept at influencing and collaborating with others.

About Us

Our aim is simple: to bring the world closer to a place where human rights are enjoyed by all. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Already our network of over seven million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations, human rights education, or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

Apply for this role

For further details about the role and to apply, please click the 'apply on website' button and complete an application by midday on 29 October 2019. Interviews will take place in our Shoreditch office on 13 November.

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applications for flexible working will be considered. Please note that to be considered for this role, the successful candidate must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Permanent - 5 days per week (Monday - Friday)

Core, 175 St John Street, London EC1V 4LW

Your new employer:

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert training to improve the emotional well-being of pupils, families, teachers and school staff.

We provide emotional and therapeutic services in over 294 primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales, reaching a school population of approximately 142,000 children - building children's resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play.

Place2Be also provides training on mental health and wellbeing for teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build "mentally healthy" schools and communities where all children can thrive and grow up with prospects, not problems.

Are we the type of life changing organisation you’d like to work for? Yes…. then read on.

What will I be doing in my new role:

As an enthusiastic and creative Communications Officer, you will be responsible for responding to media requests in our busy press office and using this communication to increase our profile by generating regular and high-profile coverage for Place2Be.

You’ll also write, edit and publish content for the organisation across various channels including our website, social media and printed marketing materials. Working in a team of eight, you’ll be supporting your colleagues by evaluating the work and continuously improving Place2Be’s profile through monitoring and reporting.

The successful candidate:

As the successful candidate you’ll currently be working as a communications or PR professional and have proven experience of working with the media. In particular, you’ll have experience of producing compelling targeted publications, pitching stories and managing a press office.

As the first point of contact for the Communications Team, you’ll have strong interpersonal skills and be able to build effective relationships, both internally and externally. You’ll also have excellent written communication skills and be able to use your own initiative to work creatively and efficiently

As the successful candidate you’ll demonstrate the following as part of your application:

· Experience working as a Communications and PR professional with relevant experience working with the media

· Ability to produce compelling, targeted publications and media with experience of the production processes

· Excellent working knowledge and experience of using social media platforms

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Ability to prioritise, use your own initiative and meet multiple deadlines

· Excellent working knowledge of MS Office software, competent in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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

· Amazing offices in the heart of the city, a brisk walk from Farringdon Station

· Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement

· Robust Learning and Development Programme

· Contributory Pension Scheme

· Life Assurance

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes

· Extended maternity/paternity pay

A supportive organisation we offer strong and clear leadership as well as a fantastic working environment to ensure your early success.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Start Date:  ASAP

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work - but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping give young people brighter futures.

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are keen to reflect the diversity of the partner schools we work in and are particularly interested in attracting applications from male candidates, as well as candidates from Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds

Job Title: Communications Officer

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & PR

Location: Lifelites, 26 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5BL

Hours: 34 per week

Duration: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Circa £28,500

Lifelites’ goal

Lifelites is a small charity with a unique mission to donate life-changing technology packages to give life-limited and disabled children using hospice services a chance to play, be creative, control something for themselves and communicate, for as long as it is possible. We donate this technology, including training on how to use it and technical support, for children using every children’s hospice service in the British Isles. 

Purpose of the role

The Communications Officer is a key role within the Fundraising & PR Team, providing the full communications remit for Lifelites. This remit includes creating media opportunities for Lifelites; planning and managing the annual schedule of communications; managing the day to day running of the website and social media activity.

The candidate

We are looking for someone wishing to dedicate themselves to making a positive difference to the lives of life-limited and disabled children. You will need to work efficiently with colleagues, fundraisers and volunteers to raise the £750,000 we need each year to give these children a chance to escape the confines of their conditions.

You will need the right balance of experience, professionalism and friendliness and be willing to pick up the phone to make a new contact. And you will have the desire and skill to develop relationships with external parties, media, donors and volunteers to build Lifelites’ community of funders to help us do more for the children we support.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Promotion of existing and new activities to engage target audiences through communications and maximise fundraising

• Developing marketing materials to support fundraising

• Supporting fundraising activities and campaigns

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

• Website and social media management

• Oversight of communications at external activities

• Assisting with the communications to hospice staff

• Strategy, analytics, and PR reporting

At Lifelites we reward our employees’ hard work with benefits that include:

• 25 days annual leave (plus extra days off between Christmas and New Year)

• 4pm finish on Fridays + many more benefits!

Please apply addressing the person specification below by sending your CV and a covering letter (maximum of two sides of A4) indicating why you think you are the right person for this job. Please direct applications and any queries to: Samuel Davies, head of fundraising & PR

Closing date for applications: Friday 25 October

Interviews to be held week commencing 28 October

We face an escalating climate and nature emergency. Saving nature is going to need the very best communicators with the ability to produce innovative and engaging content that grows our audiences and drives support. Do you have the skills and abilities to make this happen?

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a brand new team, saving nature across England through delivering inspiring and impactful communications.

Communications Officer - England - Two Roles
Reference number: A2431019
Location: Flexible within England
Salary starting at: £19,602 to £21,236 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full time, Flexible hours will be considered

As Communications Officer, you will be at the forefront of creative content production and management across the full suite of delivery platforms, from digital marketing and social media to broadcast and consumer PR. You will be responsible for creating compelling stories that change hearts and minds to support our priority work and campaigns.

Our vision is an England richer in nature, where wild birds and other wildlife are no longer declining, where nature is being restored and is enriching people's lives. We have a world that guarantees future generations clean air and water, a stable climate, rich and varied wildlife and a robust and sustainable economy.

Working within the new Communications & Marketing team for RSPB England, you will work with your colleagues to build and deliver the country communications plan that will achieve this vision. You will support our major campaigns, carry out destination marketing for our major visitor reserves, and create compelling content to promote our work saving species, and delivering land and seas well managed for nature.

You will have a passion for creating remarkable content that inspires audiences to do the incredible.

You will be skilled in telling inspiring stories, using the full range of communications platforms. You will have skills and practical experience in: managing social media accounts, including use of analytics to monitor outcomes; creating digital content; digital promotion and marketing; destination marketing; broadcast interview skills; producing long-lead consumer PR content; and visitor signage / interpretation.

Working within a dispersed team, you will need to work under your own initiative but within clear priorities and work programmes. You will be expected to provide support, advice and training on all areas of communications to our operational teams across England. This will require determination, innovation, adaptability and resilience.

Above all, you will be an outstanding communicator who can instil in others the passion you feel for saving nature.

Closing date: 28 October 2019
Interview date: 7 November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A2431019 on any correspondence.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

No agencies please.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children, a well respected and impactful charity as the Head of Brand Communications and Marketing. This is newly defined role that provides the opportunity to join the charity at a particularly exciting time, the new brand has been launched as well as an integrated hero campaign, Choose Childhood and this person will lead the strategic direction and implementation of both.

As the Head of Brand, Communications and Marketing you will be responsible for developing and delivering the charity’s external brand marketing strategy from both a B2C and B2B aspect, whilst leading a small but capable team.  You will be responsible for:

• The brand development strategy
• For cross channel communications and content strategy
• For planning and coordinating a calendar of activity that drives brand awareness, engagement and support
• working in close collaboration with all stakeholders to maximise the value of campaigns across all channels
• for overseeing creative agency roster and relationships and maximising investment in media and creative development.

This is a broad Brand and Marketing role that would suit someone withl the following background:

• A passion for brand and experience in embedding a new brand, tone of voice and values across an organisation
• Ability to shape and set up a team to deliver results
• Significant leadership and line management experience
• Significant experience of leading and developing integrated marketing campaigns
• Budget management
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and working across a variety of stakeholder groups
• Knowledge of targeting different audiences including public sector, B2B and B2C

This is a permanent position based in Holborn but Action for Children are a flexible working employer.

We are partnering with this leading charity exclusively so please apply today for further information.

ChildHope is looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised person to join our small fundraising team. You will help us deliver our fundraising plan through a variety of digital communication tools and methods and take charge of our digital content on all platforms.

We need someone to tell the stories of the children we work with in a way that will attract support for ChildHope’s work by securing additional resources to ensure the work we do continues.

We need someone who will:

• Develop and manage all digital communication channels to help raise the profile of ChildHope and highlight our work and fundraising opportunities.

• Increase ChildHope’s digital engagement with various audiences, providing regular reports on the tracking and monitoring of performance across digital channels and activity using analytical tools such as Google Analytics.

• Assist in the development of a digital marketing strategy to keep our communication platforms current, informative and engaging

If you are in the digital field, looking for a change of environment or sector and believe you have what it takes to help us to communicate more widely the impact of our work, then this is the role for you.

Candidates will be expected to comply with ChildHope’s Child Safeguarding Policy. 

Closing date:  Thursday – 31st October 2019 (Please apply early as the review of applications will be on a rolling basis)

Interviews to be held on:Friday - 8th November 2019

Applications can be submitted by post/email. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.  Standalone CVs will not be accepted. An application form must be completed.

Please note that to reduce administration costs, only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

ChildHope is an Equal Opportunities Employer

This is an exciting and challenging role for a professional with strong fundraising and marketing experience in both strategy and implementation. This small but growing charity wants to expand its local impact and if you would like a role with variety and enjoy the challenge of exceeding fundraising targets then First Love Foundation would be ideally suited for you. In this new role and part of the SMT (Senior Management Team), you will lead on all internal & external communications on behalf of the charity and its wide-ranging and diverse stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective fundraising strategies, compelling presentations and the ability to network. A team player, they will need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, with a track record of achievement within a similar role.

This role would suit someone looking to move from corporate communications into the charity sector or someone already working in the sector and seeking a new challenge. Please note this role is sponsored by our highly respected global creative partner, and so comes with exciting personal development opportunities.

Interview Date: Thursday 31st October 2019

Post: Communications and Engagement Officer
Salary: £30,000
Location: Angel, central London

The British Society for Haematology (BSH) has been bringing haematology professionals together since 1960 to transform the care they provide to patients. With over 2000 members worldwide, we are the largest UK haematology organisation and the only society to cover all aspects of the specialty.

While most of our members are consultant and trainee doctors, our membership is rapidly expanding with an increasing number of clinical and biomedical scientist, pharmacist and nurse members. One of our core objectives is to strengthen membership engagement in all the Society’s activities.

The role 
We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer to play a key role in planning and delivering communications to our members, potential members and other important stakeholders. The post holder will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, and print and online communications materials. With a strong focus on digital communications they will analyse success of this content according to performance indicators. The Communications and Engagement Officer will also monitor social media channels and respond to day to day queries and use this experience to identify new opportunities in digital outreach.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to write concise, engaging copy for a variety of target audiences as well having design skills and experience of working on website projects.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as in 2020 the Society will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary and the post holder will play an important part in promoting the special activities being launched as part of the Anniversary celebrations.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 20th October 2019
Interview date: Thursday 14th November 2019

To apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our HR Partner's website where you can complete your application. 

The British Society for Haematology is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.

Communications and Signposting Officer

Insight and Analytics Officer

Hours of work: 28 hours per week including occasional evenings and

weekends

Salary: £17,200 – £20,000 (FTE - £21,500 - £25,000 depending on skills and competencies) + pension contribution after probationary period

Holidays: 20 days (FTE - 25)

Contract Period: Initially until 31 March 2020 with a possibility of extension

Location: Based at Healthwatch Greenwich office in SE18.

We are looking for two people to join our team to support Healthwatch Greenwich, the consumer champion for local health and social care. 

One role will support us with communications and awareness raising and the other will support us with our research activities.

As our Communications and Signposting officer, you will help us to develop the external profile of Healthwatch Greenwich. You will increase our signposting capacity and raise awareness of Healthwatch Greenwich through campaigns across a wide variety of platforms. 

Our Insight and Analytics role will support us in the design and delivery a range of research projects to highlight barriers and challenges in access to health and social care for Greenwich residents. Using participatory methods, you will work with volunteers and community groups to provide robust evidence-based reports.

More information on both roles can be found on our website. 

Closing date for applications: 3pm, Monday 21st October.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th October.

To apply: Please complete the application form on our website.