The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people​ in the UK.

Our Marketing and Communications Manager will develop and implement integrated communications strategies that will contribute to achievement of our overall communications objectives, helping us build our brand reputation, reach and engagement with our audiences.

In this varied and exciting role, the successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, gaining a deep understanding of their subject areas. You will work with the wider Communications team to advise on the most appropriate marketing and communications approaches to meet our stakeholders needs.

Pro-actively working with colleagues to seek out opportunities to enhance the Foundation’s profile and brand identity, you will take a leading role in developing and maintaining our brand and corporate communications. You will commission, manage and analyse results from market research from external suppliers and other sources to inform the development of Health Foundation products, services and marketing/communications strategies.

The Marketing and Communications Manager will have excellent strategic integrated communication skills, project management experience and marketing expertise. You will have significant experience of marketing and/or integrated communications in a busy and demanding environment and a track record of success in commissioning market research which engages with target audience groups.

Proactive and comfortable taking the initiative and possessing strong organisational and project management skills, you will also have the technical knowledge and well-developed writing and editing skills required to be a success in this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior communications professional with a passion for improving health outcomes who is committed to our core behaviours - Achieving Impact, Working Together and Discovering and Learning.

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We are looking to recruit a Communications Coordinator to join our friendly team and to increase the reach and impact of FIGO’s global brand profile and visibility through the planning, implementation and analysis of high quality, engaging digital communications, print and media relations activity, in order to enhance our global leadership role amongst the global women’s health and SDGs community.

To leverage the voices from throughout FIGO’s 132 membership societies to better communicate and advocate for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and non-communicable diseases (SDG3) and to raise the status of women and enable their active participation to achieve their reproductive and sexual rights, including addressing FGM and gender based violence (SDG5).

Maintain all digital channels; driving levels of engagement via our core social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Active participation in the development and ongoing maintenance of a new organisational web CMS (scheduled for launch February 2020).

Work alongside the Director of Communications and Advocacy and across the whole organisation, providing practical, hands-on communications support to ensure the ongoing implementation of FIGO’s multi-channel communications strategy, including key messages to segmented external audiences.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics' (FIGO) vision is that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives. The organisation leads on global programme activities, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and South East Asia.

FIGO is proud to represent national societies of obstetricians and gynecologists in 132 countries and territories, with active participation via specialist Committees and Working Groups. Each member society is committed to supporting FIGO’s aim for women of the world to achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives.     

FIGO’s diverse membership, along with our global reach and connections with other world organisations, strengthens our position as the global voice for women’s health. 

General and professional education

Essential

• Degree level qualification

Desirable

• Sustainable Development, Health experience
• Global communications and campaigns experience
• Digital communications qualification desirable

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Proven experience in driving and maintaining levels of engagement via social media
• Experience in managing and developing web CMS (Drupal desirable)
• Building and scheduling FIGO’s monthly newsletter content (MailChimp desirable)
• Stakeholder engagement experience
• Excellent attention to detail  across a variety of communications channels
• An understanding of design and print production, brand development
• An understanding digital marketing and online communications.

Desirable

• Experience in short form Video filming and editing
• Knowledge of Adobe suite i.e. InDesign, PhotoShop

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Strong communicator, able to deliver concise and clear messages to global stakeholders effectively in all settings
• Immaculate attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, and work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities
• Understanding of current marketing communications best practice and how to deliver this.

Any other requirements applicable

Essential

• Compassionate personality to issues pertaining to women’s health, rights and gender equality.
• Alignment to FIGO’s mission and vision
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Understanding of political, social and economic environment in relation to women’s health globally
• Ability to communicate in a language other than English (e.g. Spanish or French) would be an advantage

BENEFITS (following successful completion of probation period)

•Generous life assurance and optional income protection available

•Pension - Up to 10% employer contribution available

•Season ticket loan available / Dental and health optional benefits

PLUS

•25 days' annual leave (plus Bank and Statutory holidays and any working days between Christmas Day and the first working day in January) and other days e.g. Moving Day.

•Flexible working hours

•Employee assistance programme

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please send your CV and one page cover letter outlining your experience via the Apply Now button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered. 

•Closing Date for applications : 11pm on Wednesday 13th November 2019

•N.B. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 27th November 2019 in Waterloo, London.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION).

This is a really exciting opportunity to be part of the fastest growing political party in the UK and to help push women’s equality to the top of the political agenda. Since our launch four years ago, the Women’s Equality Party has built a movement of more than 30,000 people; campaigned to change legislation, hearts and minds, and elected its first representative. Our innovative approach to political communications has been key to our success, including winning a Cannes Lions Award in 2018. We are looking for a creative, driven individual with proven content creation experience to coordinate and deliver all digital content and campaigns.

The Digital Communications Coordinator will be part of the Members and Supporters team working closely with the Communications Team. Line management will be provided by the Head of Members and Supporters, with workload management also provided by the Head of Campaigns. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing digital communications strategies for the party, including through social media channels, web, digital assets and email blasts to members, supporters and prospects. This busy role will help ensure our dynamic communications team is able to deliver its strategic goals. The role will be specifically focused on supporting digital campaigns that raise awareness of the party and its policies, expand and diversify audiences and increase membership and influence. The postholder will also plan, create and edit web pages on the party’s site, using Nationbuilder software.

We are looking for someone with:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant digital communications experience

• Experience managing multichannel digital campaigns and a familiarity with Facebook Analytics, Twitter Analytics, and reporting metrics

• Advanced experience in social media campaigns, including content creation, a/b testing, and audience segmentation—with examples to share

• Intermediate experience in HTML, CSS, and content management systems such as WordPress and NationBuilder

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premier, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator

• Outstanding written communication skills with a proven track-record of online mobilisation

• Organised, methodical, thorough, with an eye for details.

• Effective people skills; ability to connect quickly and effectively with people inside and outside the party to achieve maximum results and win over support

• Self-motivating; able to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines; capacity to recalibrate at short notice. 

• Team worker, able to delegate and take control, as well as listen to and value others’ contributions.

• Experience of working with BAME communities to ensure messaging and communications generally are relevant and accessible to all communities

• Commitment to equal opportunities and sympathetic to the aims and values of the Women’s Equality Party and agreement to abide at all times by the #WE code set out in our constitution.

• Politically plugged in; passionate about making change; driven and persistent

To apply for this role, please submit to us:

• an up-to-date CV,

• a statement of interest addressing the requirements of the person specification above,

• an equal opportunities monitoring form (optional)

Please note applications will not be considered without a statement of interest which specifically addresses the requirements of the person specification for this job. 

The Women’s Equality Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. In relation to this post we particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates as these communities are under-represented within WEP at this level.

Bless Community Church is a vibrant church in West London. Bless is our name. Bless is our attitude. We work into various communities, with churches and senior leaders across West London, national charities, businesses and professional agencies. We have an emphasis on Embracing God, Equipping the Church and Blessing the City. Bless is at a significant point of change with many new opportunities opening which will require an investment of fresh resources

Operations and Communications Coordinator
London, UK

You will need at least 2-3 years’ experience working in a demanding environment with an ability to make things happen. You will need to be motivated and flexible, have a good sense of humour, be passionate about building & growing God's church, initiate and communicate professionally at meetings and keen to develop the role.

To fit in you will need to work with the church leader and leadership team in running and developing Bless operations and communications. You must be dedicated to detail, have unflappable interpersonal skills, be patient, quick thinking, very organised and most of all, have a great attitude.

You should have relevant qualifications and experience, whatever the industry. You will need to have a love for Jesus and passion for church. Bless Community Church has identified this post as one which has a GOR (Genuine Occupational Requirement) for the post holder to be a Christian.

This role offers the suitable candidate the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and interesting projects.

Key responsibilities (duties):

• Communications: Proactively driving through all communications, contributing towards strategy and content and raising the profile of Bless through social media
• Events: Project management and support of events
• Support for church leader: Organising annual calendar, thinking ahead as to what the church leader and leadership team will need and providing that support 
• Administration: Continual assessing, recommending and implementing improvements to Bless communications
• Bless Safeguarding Lead: Overseeing safeguarding in Bless with a particular responsibility for child protection

Salary:

NJC Scale 6 £24,799 to £26, 317 pro rata depending on experience, for 15 hours per week

How to apply for the role:

If you think you are who we are looking for please click the 'Apply Button' and fill out the application from our website. 

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. 

Understanding our members and responding to them in a meaningful way is a critical part of what shapes us - we want to be an organisation that is listening and changing as our most important stakeholders require us to. In this role you will be central in supporting teams to develop research, use findings to provide useful insight and communicate change to our members as part of a dynamic and fast-paced charity team.

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 to find out more about the role, please visit https://www.ueasu.work where you can view a full Job and Person specification, and apply for the role.

Living Streets wants to create a walking nation, where everybody has the chance to gain from the health and social benefits this simple act can bring. Living Streets manages innovative national projects, working with schools, communities and workplaces to encourage more people to walk short journeys.

WOW, our year-round walk to school challenge, is perhaps the most notable, capturing the imagination of children in over 3,000 schools. We work with local authorities to help them improve streets and neighbourhoods. And with our supporters we campaign for positive change and public policies that enliven our streets. Join us and together we will create a walking nation.

We’re looking for a creative and confident communications professional to join our dynamic Policy and Communications team at Living Streets, based in Scotland. As part of the team, you’ll play a key role in helping us strengthen the voice for walking and ensuring our message is heard in Scotland. You will be a member of the Policy and Communications department and work day-to-day with the Living Streets Scotland team.

To excel in this role, you’ll need to be organised, collaborative and resourceful and have a good understanding of a variety of communications channels specific to Scotland and Wales. You’ll work closely with our wider policy and communications, project delivery and commercial teams and play a central role in communicating the impact we’re having in our work throughout Scotland. Your role will involve ensuring all our communications in Scotland is on brand and our impact is reflected in the Scottish media. You will also help to raise our profile throughout Scotland via smaller, targeted communications projects and wider stakeholder engagement.

Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.

Closing date: 06 December 2019 (midday)

Interview date: 17 December 2019 in Edinburgh

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) is the charity dedicated to making Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals even better – we fund research, equipment, innovation and roles that takes the diagnosis, treatment and care Addenbrooke’s offers from great to excellent.

We connect givers and causes, supporting projects and facilities that are beyond the boundaries of NHS funding to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes in patient experience, clinical care, research and education.

The Community Relationships Co-ordinators provide a first point of contact for all those wishing to make a gift or fundraise for our Hospitals. This is vital to the organisation – you don’t get two chances to make a good first impression.

You will be responsible for looking after fundraisers and donors, understanding them and their needs, and passing them on to the relevant staff member as and when appropriate. You will become an integral part of the ACT Community Relationships team and as the “face” of our organisation you will have a warm and friendly personality and approach – perfect for our supporters!

We are therefore looking for a passionate and committed fundraising co-ordinator to help bolster our community fundraising function; team members who can drive forward our relationship fundraising methodology and work in partnership with the hospital and ACT teams to create happy, warm and engaged donors and supporters

If this sounds like the job for you then please email a CV along with a covering letter to Ruth Campbell, HR Lead via the Apply link.

Closing date:  20th November 2019

Interview date:27th November 2019

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.

Music, it’s in our DNA. And as the largest music therapy charity in the UK, at Nordoff Robbins we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability.

We want to recruit an engaging and passionate Marketing and Communications Manager to help us tell the story of the amazing work we do so we can benefit more people, grow our supporter base and generate more funding.

The post holder will be part of the marketing and communications team who are responsible for all PR, digital, marketing, campaigns, public affairs and internal communications activity for the charity. In particular the role will oversee use of our brand, create marketing collateral for a range of audiences and develop proactive awareness-raising campaigns.  You will need to work with colleagues across the organisation as well as manage a range of external partners. 

NCVO has a reputation as an authoritative voice for the charity sector: our robust, actionable policy positions and campaigns are built upon a strong research and evidence base and an engaged membership. You’ll help us to build on this reputation through excellent communications.

Able to get stuck in to projects from media relations to corporate communications and internal communications, you’ll likely have a background in public relations, but it won’t be all you want to do in your next role.

You’ll support staff with media work, find opportunities to highlight our messages, and also develop relationships with our members to help showcase their work. You’ll also help us create content for our own channels, such as email and social media.

You’ll be part of the communications team at NCVO, which is responsible for media and internal communications, as well as parliamentary and stakeholder relations, and you’ll work closely with colleagues in our digital and marketing teams. Coordinating our communications to make sure our messages are heard by the right audiences at the right time will be an important aspect of your job.

We’re looking for someone with the judgement to help us frame our issues in the right way and the writing ability to help us explain our work clearly. We’re looking for someone with excellent news sense and political judgement, and who has the initiative to spot issues and deal with them sensitively and effectively.

NCVO is a positive and supportive place to work, and you’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we get the ball rolling on a new strategy to inform our future priorities.

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 currently under-represented in NCVO. 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.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

How to apply

Please visit our website for more information on this opportunity and to apply.

If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues submitting your application form, please email us or phone us, details available on our website.

Closing date: 09:00 Monday 25 November 2019
Interviews: Monday 9 December and Tuesday 10 December 2019

About NCVO

Each day, millions of people make a difference to the causes they believe in through voluntary organisations and volunteering.

This thriving voluntary sector and volunteer movement are essential for a better society – especially in times of challenge and change.

That’s why, inspired and empowered by our 14,000 members, NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We do this by connecting, representing and supporting voluntary organisations, from the smallest community groups to the largest charities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone.

Charity No. 225922.

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal. 

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.

DESIGNATION                             Marketing and Communications Manager

HOURS                                           36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)

SALARY                                           NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) & 5% pension contribution 

LOCATION                                     Registered Office, Warrington

RESPONSIBLE TO                       Head of Marketing and Communications

ACCOUNTABLE FOR                   Some staff and volunteer supervision

PURPOSE OF POST

The post holder will report to and the Head of Marketing and Communications, helping to champion and manage the PAPYRUS brand and supporting the delivery of our projects and services through developing engaging and targeted content. They will oversee the day-to-day activities whilst developing, inspiring and motivating the Marketing and Communications Team.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Head of Marketing and Communications; Marketing and Communications Team; CEO; Staff and Volunteers; PAPYRUS members and supporters; Press Officer.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in implementing the Marketing and Communications Strategy for PAPYRUS
• Supervise and support the Marketing and Communications Team to ensure they are able to conduct their day to day activities
• Proactively search for, curate and share content from appropriate third parties and monitor news and developments within mental health and suicide prevention
• Oversee the tracking of our reach and engagement using insight and analytics tools, including Meltwater, reporting regularly to the Head of Marketing and Communications
• Lead on the management of the charity’s google AdWords account and support Marketing and Communications Officers in the delivery of campaigns, budgets and keyword research
• Report on outcomes from monthly activities including impression share, quality score and other account metrics
• Collate and maintain calendar of key awareness dates whilst considering potential campaigns and activities around key dates and themes;
• Oversee requests from other teams for newsletters, design needs and other communications support and ensure this are monitored for consistency and are in line with our charity’s objectives and messages;
• Provide communications support to other teams within PAPYRUS as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Press Office

• Support Press Officer in the management of general press enquiries;
• Identify opportunities to widen our reach and engage with new audiences including industry specific publications;
• Support Press Officer in ‘creating the news’ by understanding key developments and activities within PAPYRUS and championing the work of the charity;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists and other media outlets and contacts.

Assist with brand management and design

• Overseeing requests from supporters to use our logo to ensure this meets our brand guidance and challenging incorrect use of our assets;
• Support Marketing and Communications Officers in the design of PAPYRUS and managing workload through the use of a design schedule;
• Maintain and update in-house branding and collateral, our image library, stock photography, templates and presentations.

Support with the maintenance of our website and content management

• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in regularly updating the website with new content or features through the content management system, liaising with web providers where necessary;
• Create comprehensive reports showing the performance of the website, demographic of users, identifying pages that are underperforming and suggesting improvements where needed.

Engage with and support members and stakeholders when required.

Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.

Understand your duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

CONFIDENTIALITY

It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

BASIC PRINCIPLES

The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

QUALIFICATIONS

See Person Specification

Marketing and Communications Manager

London – 137 Shepherdess Walk

£35,000

Business in the Community is the oldest and largest business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. We were created nearly 40 years ago by HRH The Prince of Wales to champion responsible business. 

We inspire, engage and challenge members, mobilising that collective strength as a force for good in society to:

• Create a skilled, inclusive workforce today and for the future

• Build thriving communities in which to live and work

• Innovate to repair and sustain our planet

Today, we have a vibrant membership of hundreds of businesses, large and small, connected by the conviction that their success is inextricably linked to society’s prosperity.

We are looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager who will have demonstrated marketing communications experience, in addition to outstanding written and verbal communication skills with basic proofreading knowledge.

Enthusiastic, creative, process-driven and organised, this person will have substantial experience of providing compelling and accurate content for social media campaigns and integrated marketing activity, always keeping the target audience at the centre of everything we do.

Strong Microsoft Office-based skills, backed up by a real interest in BITC’s focus areas will be essential for this role.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for you to grow, work collaboratively with fantastic colleagues and make a real difference. If you like the sound of what we do and want a challenge, please apply.

To view the full job description and person specification please go to our website.

A short proofreading exercise will be conducted 15 minutes before the interview begins.

Closing date: 17 November 2019 (midnight) 

We have a simple application process but please be aware that to be considered you must submit both CV and cover letter.

Interviews to take place on the week commencing 25 November 2019