If you’re a skilled communicator and passionate about delivering real change for women, then this could be the role for you. Working Chance is looking for someone creative and personable to join its growing communications team.
2021 is a big year for Working Chance, as we grow our team and deliver a brand-new organisational strategy. We are a unique, award-winning charity supporting women with convictions - many of whom have been in prison - to develop their employability and self-belief and find a job they can thrive in.
We’re looking for someone to increase engagement with our target audiences and help us change the landscape for women in the UK with convictions.
The successful post-holder will be a skilled copywriter, and someone who can turn ideas into gorgeous graphics and stimulating content; bringing life and personality to our digital platforms. They will also support the team to increase Working Chance’s press and media profile, so we need someone who isn’t afraid to pick up the phone and secure great coverage.
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Role Summary
Bliss is an award winning, digital first organisation looking for a Marketing Communications Officer to play a central role in a supportive and ambitious Communications Team.
You will have experience of working in a fast-paced marketing role, with a particular emphasis on digital communications, and will have a passion for learning new things and keeping up with the latest digital marketing trends.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing social media accounts for a charity or private sector organisation, and will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Excellent IT skills including confidence in using CMS
- An exceptional understanding of what makes engaging content for social media, web and e-comms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience of analytic tools and using insights to inform communications
- An ability to be self-motivated, and to work independently as well as part of a team
- An ability to think creatively and look for new ways of working
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop and refine their skills in this varied and creative role.
For more details, please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert and also available on our website.
Why work for Bliss?
Bliss values and celebrates the work of its Communications Team and our organisation’s strategy prioritises digital. We understand that we all have different priorities at home and we therefore offer a mix of financial and non-financial benefits including 25 days paid holiday, flexible working practices, time off for volunteering, learning and development via peer to peer, blended, cascaded and self-directed learning and family friendly policies. Please see the JD for more details.
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:
- CV
- Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification
- Equal opportunities form
Recruitment Timeline
- We are recruiting on an immediate basis and early applications will be prioritised. The final date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 20 January 2021.
- First round interviews will take place end of week commencing 18 January and interviews will take place via video call.
It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for interview
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting an Assistant Director of Communications to play a key, leadership role in the development and implementation of the Health Foundation’s external communications activity.
This is an opportunity for a senior communications professional to lead high profile strategic communications in support of our thought leadership, policy influencing and grant programmes.
The post holder will lead the implementation of communications strategies on the topics of health care improvement, and analytics and data-driven technology, in support of the Foundation’s wider objectives to improve health and health care.
They will also act as the senior communications lead for major partnerships with organisations including the University of Cambridge, NHS England and Improvement, and the Ada Lovelace Institute.
We are looking for someone who has senior level experience of leading integrated communications campaigns, motivating team members, generating ideas and ensuring people have the resources and skills they need to deliver.
For further information please click on the link below to be redirected to our website. job description.
- Application deadline: 23:59, Sunday 31 January 2021
- First round interviews: w/c 8 and 15 February 2021
- Second round interviews: w/c 15 and 22 February 2021
The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Just a Drop is an international development charity working to bring safe water, hygiene and sanitation to communities, transforming lives. Our safe water projects have benefitted over 1.7 million people across 32 countries since we began in 1998.
We’re looking for a confident, positive self-starter motivated to take the initiative across a varied and interesting workload. Working in the small, highly committed and professional Fundraising and Communications team, the role will carry out a variety of tasks and through necessity liaise closely with the Projects team – it will be necessary to attend Projects team meetings.
The role is offered on a 9 month contract basis, to provide maternity cover. It is envisaged this will be an important and valued role within the organisation, with the opportunity to make a huge impact on the charity’s development. The coming year is a challenging but exciting time for the organisation, as we continue to build a sustainable future in the context of coronavirus.
This is a great opportunity for those looking to start their career in the charity sector, at a positive, professional and passionate organisation making a real difference to people’s lives.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 sides, outlining how you are suitable for the role.
The Job Description and Person Specification are as follows:
Job Description
- Project reports for funders – work with the projects team to collate formal reports for project supporters from local partner updates and look to develop this function
- With the communications team, prepare Just a Drop's quarterly Highlights, researching the highest quality images from our projects
- Support our image bank, to ensure it has the best available images for communications purposes
- Provide support to update our project statistics and statistics relevant to our work, for example, updating our website
- Make updates to the website, e.g. ensure partner pages are all fully up to date and provide relevant tags for images
- Work with the communications team to create a portfolio of films for use across communications – from our existing portfolio of filmed content
- Create impact reports, covering the impact of our work for social media and partners e.g. showing the full impact of our work in Kenya
- Awards – help us research opportunities to enter Awards, thus building our profile
- Research potential celebrity ambassadors and work out relevant approaches
- Research potential Charity of the Year opportunities for Just a Drop to apply for
- Any other duties considered appropriate to the role
Person Specification
Skills and abilities:
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders, with excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of film editing desirable, but we can provide training
Personal attributes:
- An ability to use initiative, a self-starter, with a can do attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational and workload management skills
- Positive and friendly outlook
- Confident
- Motivated
- Flexible attitude to working on a variety of projects and different areas
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking to start a career in public affairs and/or communications in the voluntary sector? Do you want a job that supports charities and volunteers to make the greatest possible impact for people and communities?
NCVO is transforming the way it works. With a new strategic direction and leadership team, we are determined to work with our members so that charities and volunteering can thrive. As the country recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and renews itself, charities and volunteering aren’t just vital support systems for communities in need – they’re at the heart of how people want to lead their lives.
As Public Affairs and Communications Assistant you will work supporting our parliamentary and media work to make the case for charities and volunteering. You will support the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Charities and Volunteering, working with parliamentarians and their offices. You will also support with all aspects of our communications work, including media monitoring and liaison, as well as internal communications. Your organisational skills will ensure the smooth delivery of our public affairs and communications activities, enabling us to demonstrate a co-ordinated professional approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the voluntary sector. Working with colleagues from across the organisation you will be contributing to NCVO’s external work to influence a range of different audiences and seek policy change. You will use your strong interpersonal skills to ensure meetings are effectively organised, and that public affairs and communications resources are used efficiently where required across the organisation.
You’ll be excited by change and positive about being part of two newly created teams which brings together policy and research with a new networks function, and co-ordinate our communications and marketing to meet the needs of our members. Trusted by staff at all levels, and from all backgrounds, you will contribute to developing a new collaborative and inclusive culture. Like many organisations, at present, that includes being able to work remotely, building relationships internally and externally.
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are under-represented in NCVO, particularly at senior level. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
About NCVO
NCVO supports volunteering and charities.
We believe that the work of volunteers and charities make our communities stronger and the world around us better, for everyone.
Our members are at the heart of our mission. We work collaboratively with our 15,000-strong network of national and local charities and voluntary organisations. We share practical support and new insight so that people and organisations can focus on making a difference. And we work alongside our members to ensure that the essential role of volunteers and charities is widely recognised.
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Harris Hill is looking for a Comms Assistant to start in January for approximately 4-6 weeks, supporting the comms team for a small charity in London.
Duties include;
Help edit content for social media and website, including video editing, subtitling and drafting the social media posts
Contact organisations and individuals to take part in the national campaign.
Help to monitor campaign
Moderate a live Twitter feed on the campaign day.
Researching content for booklet
Help manage press enquiries
Follow up after the campaign ceremony categorising photography, assisting with mail outs
Additional communications duties as required
Experience:
Experience of writing clearly for a range of outputs (website, social media and email)
Ability to work quickly under pressure and with tight deadlines
Experience of using social media (Facebook and Twitter)
Video editing skills preferable, but not essential
Computer Literate
Experience of providing administrative support
Are you an efficient and organised individual with impeccable attention to detail? Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment to make a difference at a growing charity with a focus on social impact?
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in the third sector, either at the start of their career or looking for a flexible role, to join Resurgo in a varied role supporting the Media & Communications team.
The role includes reporting on KPIs, updating the website, keeping track of analytics and budgets, responding to branding queries, and managing the case study library, with the aim of ensuring the smooth running of the department.
Responsibilities
Communications’ Support
- To support the Head of Media & Communications and Media & Communications Manager with the daily running of the department, including administrative tasks as required
- To liaise with colleagues across the organisation to coordinate the Communications calendar
- To update and maintain the website (copy and images) using our Content Management System (Word Press)
- To collate key performance indicators for the team each month using Google Analytics, Excel and social media tools
- To manage the Comms inbox and be first port of call for branding enquiries
- To attend meetings and take minutes where required
- To manage expenditure using Excel
Content Management
- To manage the case study library of media from our Programmes, for use in print, online and in films. This involves downloading files, editing copy and filing case studies in an organised system
Online marketing
- To track KPIs and analytics for our online marketing activities, including Google Adwords, Facebook and Instagram, including liaising with outside agencies, analysing performance and producing reports
Active participation in Resurgo’s team and support for Resurgo’s mission
- To help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life including leading and contributing to daily collective and personal prayer meetings which are an integral part of Resurgo’s operation.
Person Specification
- Ability to personally represent the Christian values of Resurgo and passionate about transforming society
- Ideally educated to Degree level or equivalent, though other experience would also be considered, and one year’s work experience in a relevant industry desirable
- Excellent communication skills including good written English and grammar skills, and an eye for detail.
- Native social media user with an interest in extending reach and influence through social. IT literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office.
- Relational skills and the ability to build rapport with variety of people from diverse backgrounds
- Able to think creatively and operate flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment, and take initiative to drive projects forward and work under pressure.
- Efficient with strong organisational skills, including the ability to establish appropriate processes.
Working Requirements
- Salary £21,000 - £24,000 FTE dependant on experience, pro rated for part time equivalent.
- Part-time, two days per week (some flexibility can be offered to fit around other responsibilities or studies, and this can be split across different days)
- This role is based remotely to begin with in line with current government guidelines though the role will be based at Resurgo Head Office in Hammersmith when guidance allows.
- Attendance at occasional evening meetings and events outside of hours (e.g. Spear Celebrations and team conferences) required.
- Participating in the wider staff team including taking an active part in weekly staff prayer meetings and key events such as the residential staff conference and annual fundraising party.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The UK’s population is undergoing a massive age shift. In less than 20 years, one in four people will be over 65.
The fact that many of us are living longer is a great achievement. But unless radical action is taken by government, business and others in society, millions of us risk missing out on enjoying those extra years.
At the Centre for Ageing Better we want everyone to enjoy later life. We create change in policy and practice informed by evidence and work with partners across England to improve employment, housing, health and communities.
We are a charitable foundation, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, and part of the government’s What Works Network.
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Communications and Programmes team, across all our priority goal work in health, housing, work and communities; and to provide a structured learning experience for the successful candidate, as an intern.
The successful candidate will have strong administration skills, experience in supporting individuals and teams, and good IT skills. As well as this good communication skills including fast and accurate drafting, an understanding of events and of digital communications are desirable. They should also have the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously. We do not expect intern candidates to have a complete set of skills – the desire and ability to learn and work hard with a positive, resilient and collaborative approach is more important, so applicants should demonstrate and evidence these qualities.
To apply please send a CV, covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role and the qualities mentioned above and the attached Equality and Diversity form. The closing date for this role is 9am on Wednesday 20th January 2021 with interviews to take place via Zoom during the week commencing 8th February 2021.
We very much welcome applications from people with Black, Asian, minoritised ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Press & Communications Officer
We are seeking a Press and Communications Officer to generate and maximise positive media coverage of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice, in order to further the aims and objectives of the campaign.
Press & Communications Officer Responsibilities:
To date the campaign has been entirely run by volunteers, but as it has grown and developed there has been an increasing need for staff support to ensure that we are as effective as possible and have the best possible chance of achieving our campaign objectives. The Press and Communications Officer will provide wide-ranging support to the campaign in ensuring effective media coverage and achieving maximum engagement with social media channels. This will include media liaison and monitoring for opportunities, interview booking as well as prepping and training spokespeople, sharing content on our social channels, as well as a proactive and innovative approach to getting our campaign in the news.
This role will work with two other paid roles, the Campaign Manager and Campaign Coordinator and be line-managed by the Campaign Manager. Support will also be provided by a large pool of volunteers with a range of responsibilities and expertise. We are really excited for the potential these new roles bring to take our campaign to the next level and amplify the voices of bereaved families to secure positive change.
Press & Communications Officer Requirements:
• An understanding of the role news coverage plays in winning campaigns
• Experience of providing media services to an organisation dealing with contested matters of public interest
• Ability to advise, support and lead staff in carrying out media activities
• Ability to formulate and implement media strategy solely and within teams
• Ability to craft compelling messages that influence news coverage
• Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of the workings and needs of media in the UK
• Ability to advocate for and represent the campaign in meetings and publicly, if required
• Ability to solve problems relating to the work of a press office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of communicating clearly in face to face meetings and in difficult circumstances
• Experience of developing strong and enduring relationships with journalists
• Ability to manage the social media accounts of an organisation
About Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK:
Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice is a newly formed not-for-profit organisation working to provide a voice for families bereaved by Covid-19. We have more than 2,000 members who are all personally bereaved and at the heart of everything we do. We’re campaigning for a statutory public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the pandemic so that families can get answers and lessons can be learnt to prevent further loss of life. Alongside our campaign to secure an inquiry, we are also campaigning for improved bereavement support for families and to ensure that those bereaved are protected from hardship.
As a group of volunteers we've already produced agenda-setting front page news stories, garnered support from hundreds of thousands of people, given oral testimony to influential parliamentary committees, held high-level political meetings and been discussed by the Prime Minister in Parliament. Now we’re recruiting paid staff to take the campaign to the next level.
Location: Anywhere in UK - Home Based
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months, possibility for extension subject to funding)
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December
You may have experience of the following: Communications Officer, Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Press Officer, etc.
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Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.
Role Description
We are recruiting a temporary Communications Officer to cover a period of 9 months of maternity leave. This position will implement the charity’s communications strategy and support the Fundraising Manager. The post will work closely with senior staff to manage internal and external communications and marketing campaigns to raise the profile of the charity, engage new audiences and existing stakeholders, and generate income.
We are seeking a highly articulate and proactive individual with a flair for communications and 3 years’ experience in a similar communications role. The candidate will have excellent writing skills, be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure. Graphic design skills would be desirable but not essential.
This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality, and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when necessary. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.
Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working.
To apply for this role, please submit the following by email:
- A CV and a short Covering Letter that is no more than 2 pages long.
- A completed Equal Opportunities Form, which can be downloaded here.
- A completed Work Task, which includes the following piece of work:
Produce a Communications Plan to launch and drive a Winter Emergency Appeal for the charity. Please include a Press Release and a graphic design we could use on our website/social media pages. Note: The Work Task is not designed to test your understanding of the charity; it is to assess your writing, strategic and graphic design skills (graphic design skills are not essential for the role).
Deadline for applications Monday 1 February 2021
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting this post to aid the development of Anti-Slavery’s communications and fundraising programme at an exciting time for the organisation as we enter a new strategic period. You will join a growing and supportive team generating funds and campaign actions for the eradication of all forms of slavery throughout the world.
The post holder works across all of Anti-Slavery International’s communications and fundraising work to ensure the smooth running of the team, supporting events, overseeing our community and events portfolios and supporting the growth of our digital engagement.
We hope that you are excited about this opportunity and would consider a role that plays a central role in how our supporters and campaigners engage with a cause which aims to ensure freedom for slavery for all. We are looking for a dynamic individual who loves to speak to supporters online, on the phone and in person (as and when that it feasible), is organised and creative.
If this sounds like something you might be interested in, we look forward to hearing from you.
Ryna Sherazi
Head of Fundraising and Communications
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists ensures that the highest achievable standards of eye care are delivered for patients through excellence in the training, education and assessment of eye doctors and their continuing professional development.
We are looking for an excellent communicator who understands how to write in a compelling and consistent way with experience of managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Ideally from a public sector or membership background, your project management and campaign planning experience will help join up our activities and aims to support the ophthalmic workforce and to improve patient outcomes.
Working as part of a small team, the successful candidate will be used to a busy environment and will need to be adaptable, organised and confident in managing a varied workload. The role is temporarily home based (in line with Government restrictions) however longer term flexible working requests will be considered.
To apply, click the “apply” link below and submit your CV and a covering letter (explaining how you meet the person specification). 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 an informal discussion about the role, please call Liz Price, Head of Communications and Engagement, on 0 2 0 3 7 7 0 5 3 2 7. Office hours are 09.00 to 17.00.
Closing date: 17.00, Friday 22 January 2021.
Interviews: Week commencing 1 February 2021.
Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 299872
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
With over 19,000 members in 73 countries, the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science.
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Communications Officer to create and source content for our digital channels, aimed at our members and to help promote biomedical science to the public.
If you have a passion for delivering high-quality communications and experience of writing for different audiences please apply.
Applicants will be required to send their CV along with a two-page summary to outline how they fit the person specification, have a creative flare for writing and a positive can-do attitude.
Initially, you will be working from home, but we hope to return to office based work once government guidelines permits us.
Purpose
The Communications Officer will be expected to provide support to the Head of Communications and Communications Team through researching and preparing written content across a number of channels, have responsibility for maintaining the IBMS website and social media channels, as well as administering public engagement resources for members.
Main duties include (see attached job description for further details)
Communications
- To research, write and distribute communications materials for digital and print publications such as: annual reports, newsletters, news stories and press releases, position statements, social media posts, award nominations and speeches, etc.
- Maintain IBMS’s media database and respond to enquiries from journalists.
- Source and commission design, photography, print and graphics for use across IBMS channels
- Assist the Head of Communications in the production of public engagement resources.
Website and digital communications
- Source and write news stories for website and social media.
- Ensure website content is up-to-date and accurate and provide support in its use to members and staff.
- Research, write, design and distribute newsletters to IBMS members.
- Provide content for our membership magazine newsletter.
- Monitor and moderate the IBMS’s digital channels.
Events
- Provide support to promoting member’s events and managing the orders and delivery of requests for promotional items for public engagement activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with The Climate Group to recruit a Communications Officer,who will support campaigns to influence policies for a faster global rollout of renewable power. The Climate Group has a clear goal to create a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a greater prosperity for all. Since Covid-19, the team has been working remotely with the option to use their Borough office for key meetings, they will be moving into new London premises this year.
The overall purpose of this role is to lead on external communications including story development, recruitment drives and influencing stakeholders. You will manage proactive media content and brief senior team members before media interviews. Developing and editing written work, shaping their external presence, maintaining an events calendar and ensuring their tone is applied consistently are also major parts of this role.
To be successful you will have demonstrable experience working in a communications team or press office. You will have experience handling media, a good understanding of multi-channel communications and an awareness of how their approaches may differ depending on geography. You will also be comfortable processing knowledge and expertise from the sector and communicating technical issues in an easy to understand manner. An interest/passion in environmental or sustainable business solutions is highly desirable.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised. We are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.
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Campaign Assistant
We are seeking a Campaign Assistant to provide effective day-to-day support to the campaigning activities of the organisation, including through working with campaign volunteers, supporting internal and external campaign communications and ensuring smooth running of systems and processes.
Campaign Assistant Responsibilities:
To date the campaign has been entirely run by volunteers, but as it has grown and developed there is an increasing need for staff support to ensure that we are as effective as possible and have the best possible chance of achieving our campaign objectives. The Campaign Assistant will support the full breadth of the group’s activities and ensure the smooth running of the campaign. This will include organising campaign actions, taking day-to-day responsibility for the effective running of our systems and processes as well as supporting with handling our social media channels, press and other enquiries. It will also involve supporting our volunteer campaign team and liaising with group members.
This role will sit alongside two other paid roles, the Campaign Manager and Press and Communications Officer. Support will also be provided by a large pool of volunteers with a range of responsibilities and expertise. We are really excited for the potential these new roles bring to take our campaign to the next level and amplify the voices of bereaved families to secure positive change.
Campaign Assistant Requirements:
• Experience in campaigning and/or supporting a team to achieve its aims
• Ability to advocate for and represent the campaign in meetings and publicly, if required
• Ability to solve problems relating to the work of a busy campaign
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use social media to engage public audiences
• Experience of communicating clearly in face to face meetings and in difficult circumstances
• Ability to work sensitively around delicate issues such as bereavement
• Knowledge of, and interest in, current affairs
• Self-motivated and a high level of initiative
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required
• Personal belief in and support for the aims of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
About Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK:
Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice is a newly formed not-for-profit organisation working to provide a voice for families bereaved by Covid-19. We have more than 2,000 members who are all personally bereaved and at the heart of everything we do. We’re campaigning for a statutory public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the pandemic so that families can get answers and lessons can be learnt to prevent further loss of life. Alongside our campaign to secure an inquiry, we are also campaigning for improved bereavement support for families and to ensure that those bereaved are protected from hardship.
As a group of volunteers we've already produced agenda-setting front page news stories, garnered support from hundreds of thousands of people, given oral testimony to influential parliamentary committees, held high-level political meetings and been discussed by the Prime Minister in Parliament. Now we’re recruiting paid staff to take the campaign to the next level.
Location: Anywhere in UK - Home Based
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (6 months, possibility for extension subject to funding)
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December
You may have experience of the following: Policy, Campaigns Assistant, Policy Advisor, Policy Assistant, Communications Assistant, Campaigns, Data Administrator, etc.
Ref: 96316