We are looking for a Communications Coordinator with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be an accomplished communicator able to convey the Rainforest Foundation UK’s unique approach to different audiences in a way that compels them to act. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for communicating our work to a range of stakeholders.

 1. Strategy, planning and brand

• Implement RFUK’s media and communications strategy and work plan and responsible for delivering the relevant targets.

• Set out annual Communications and PR budget and monitor its expenditure.
• Ensure that all external and internal communications are consistent with RFUK’s brand guidelines and organisational messaging.

2. Communications

• Support the Programmes team to create quality content and publications, liaising with external design agencies and suppliers and disseminating these to identified target audiences.
• Ensure that written and image content of RFUK’s website and social media channels is fresh, engaging, accurate and up to date.
• Working with others, lead initiatives to increase traffic to RFUK’s website and social media platforms, monitor their use and make recommendations for improvement. 
• Produce and disseminate fundraising and campaign materials, including supporter newsletters.

3. Press and PR

• Support public awareness of RFUK’s programmes, campaigns, partnerships and fundraising with appropriate media outreach, including writing content for press releases and other materials as and when required.
• Develop and maintain a press engagement strategy: analyse trends in press and media coverage and proactively identify and sell RFUK stories with media value, disseminating them and following up as appropriate.
• Cultivate new and foster existing relations with key contacts in the print, digital and audio-visual media.

• Maintaining RFUK media impact log and media distribution lists.

4. Other

• Organise and manage RFUK’s audio-visual materials’ library including digital and printed images, film and video as appropriate. 
• Work collaboratively to develop and maintain a bank of appropriate case stories, quotes and messages so that information disseminated to supporters remains new, fresh and motivating.

• Maintain distribution lists, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• With the Operations Manager, ensure effective internal communications including by providing weekly press summaries.

• Where necessary, support other staff through the provision of training in media and communications techniques.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to support media and communications as necessary.
• To carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/skills/experience

Essential:

• At least 4 years’ experience working in the charity sector, or similar environment
• Knowledge of how the media and journalists work
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to adapt styles to meet the needs of different audiences
• Knowledge of publications’ design and print production
• Social media savvy
• Able to manage external suppliers and agencies, ensuring value for money
• Proficient IT skills to include good knowledge of Desktop Publishing and online content management engine
• Education to degree level, or equivalent
• The motivation and ability to look for new ways of promoting RFUK’s work
• Ability to represent RFUK externally
• Visual literacy
• Proven ability to manage workloads and follow through projects from beginning to end

Desirable:

• Good understanding of environment/development/human rights issues
• Experience of working on advocacy/campaigns
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish
• Experience of working in a charity fundraising environment
• Proficiency in design software programmes and video editing
•  Experience of day to day Press Office work

Personal Skills and Attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral

• Cultural sensitivity

• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise, make decisions, work autonomously and to tight deadlines
• An enthusiastic, flexible approach, with the ability to work co-operatively as part of a small team
• Personal integrity

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract on a part-time basis with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period. There may be a possibility for this role to evolve into a full-time position.

The post is based in our North London office. Flexible or remote working arrangements will be considered for exceptional candidates.

The starting salary is £35,525 pro rata.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered pro rata.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES  

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

 Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please also specify where you saw the job advertisement. 

The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

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.

Ref: 96317

We are medium sized charity with a high profile and fast moving media narrative.  We need an experienced and dynamic Digital Communications Officer to help promote and build our presence who has an awareness of how to handle complex topics.

Care4Calais is a volunteer run charity delivering essential aid and support to refugees living in Northern France, Belgium and the UK. We believe in a fair and tolerant British society and advocate for a welcoming and inclusive attitude towards refugees.

We are looking for a comms officer with significant experience of digital to join our team.  We want to build our digital presence to increase donations and volunteering and create more structured campaigns across all social media channels. We’re active on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and want to grow our audience to encourage more people to support us.

We work in a high-pressured environment so a calm resilience is important; you will need to understand safeguarding as well as digital marketing. You’ll value the importance of collaboration and will be a natural communicator as well as a digital expert. If you appreciate audience insight, the importance of value-based messaging, why story telling matters and have a strong understanding of the role of digital in changing attitudes we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

Develop and manage a digital strategy for Care4Calais including online engagement, social networks, website, video, and email marketing, all geared towards achieving greater visibility and engagement.

Responsibilities will include:

• Implement and develop a digital engagement strategy, including search engine optimisation across all our on-line content
• Liaise with volunteers on the ground to produce content (copy, images, video) that is audience centred and highly engaging 
• Develop, run and evaluate digital campaigns aimed at increasing the organisation’s profile, generating new supporters and increasing income
• Utilise monitoring tools to evaluate and report on the performance of our digital marketing activities and channels 
• Generate awareness of Care4Calais and refugee protection issues and drive traffic to digital activities through online marketing and communications
• Continually improve the website to provide trusted, interesting, informative and personalised online content which is up to date
• Develop the use of Google Ads
• Keep abreast of development in the digital arena, identify new digital opportunities

Personal Specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of the charity sector
• Understanding of or empathy with the refugee and migration sector
• Up-to-date knowledge of and genuine interest in content strategy, user experience principles/design techniques and emerging digital trends

Skills

• Excellent, professional knowledge of how to produce engaging social media content
• Excellent copywriter with an ability to translate complex and sensitive narratives into easily-accessible online stories
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, influencing and problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to negotiate and manage multiple priorities 
• Ability to maintain and develop a brand working within messaging guidelines and using the appropriate tone of voice
• Ability to respond creatively to a challenging media narrative
• Ability to maintain positive relationships
• Excellent coaching skills to work with volunteers on content

Experience 

• Creating and publishing optimised, accessible social media content for a range of audiences
• Using content management systems and data analytics packages
• Using data and research to shape decisions and improve outcomes
• Working on digital projects using an agile methodology
• Experience of working on sensitive issues and/or politically controversial topics

Please provide a covering letter that explains why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work for Care4Calais - we will only consider applications that are accompanied by a covering letter.

Job purpose

We are looking for an experienced communications professional keen to use their skills to help us expand our community response to the climate crisis.

The postholder will be responsible for delivering a programme of communication, marketing and outreach activities within a defined geographical area, with the aim of recruiting and supporting households to participate in an EU-funded project being delivered in the UK by Bath & West Community Energy.

For a full job description and application form, click the 'Apply on website' button that will take you to our website where you will be able to download more details.

Location: Home working preferred, but located with easy access to the Wells, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, Street area. See job profile for more details.

Bath & West Community Energy

BWCE is a not for profit, Community Benefit Society. Since launching in 2010 BWCE has built over 12 MW of community owned solar power systems and one small hydro scheme, enough power to meet the equivalent annual electricity demand of around 4,000 homes. For more information see www.bwce.coop. 

BWCE is working to put people at the heart of the energy transition, placing ownership and control of energy in the hands of consumers, via clean energy projects that actively involve and benefit local communities. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are keen to develop a team that is more representative of the communities we serve. 

As our organisation continues to grow we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our small and collaborative team, in order to enhance engagement with our members and supporters and to grow their numbers, as well as working on fundraising initiatives. In addition to having a shared passion for human rights and making a difference, the successful candidate will have strong communication skills (written and verbal), fundraising knowledge, and confidence in dealing with individuals across a broad demographic spectrum.

We are an equal opportunities organisation, proud of our Board gender balance, but focused on improving our diversity. We therefore positively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Planning a programme of supporter recruitment (including - working with our social media officer - social media, paid searches, and traditional print media advertisements)

2. Creating attractive web petitions, write-to-MP portals, and lead generation activities to expand our database of leads, supporters, members, and donors

3. Producing, monitoring and updating our onboarding membership process 

4. Planning and implementing a supporter journey 

5. Planning and implementing a legacy strategy 

6. Producing newsletters, annual reviews, direct cash appeals, and email marketing campaigns (this includes responsibility for concept development, writing, personalisation, and design)

7. Running a programme of regular communications to our members and supporters to develop their support and enthusiasm, making the most of audience segmentation and personalisation 

8. Managing relationships with high-value donors, ensuring that they are kept up to date with the outcomes of their donations; working to identify new donor relationships or donation opportunities 

9. Assisting our membership secretary when needed in managing our CRM platform and ensuring it remains up-to-date

10. Working with team members to develop and maintain My Death, My Decision's brand, with a particular focus on building a digital library of videos, images and case studies 

11. Working with the relevant board member to maintaining relationships with local groups

Essential

A strong commitment to My Death, My Decision’s values and ethos

Flexibility in working remotely 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to produce creative, inspiring, and impactful content for different audiences

Knowledge and understanding of email marketing techniques and best practice 

Knowledge and understanding of fundraising in the not-for-profit sector and best practice

Self-starter who is able to:

• act on their own initiative
• organise, plan, and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and
• be flexible to assist other team members

Desirable 

High standard of IT literacy, including familiarity with HTML, Hubspot, G-Suite 

Experience in graphic design and digital content production

Social media management experience

Proven track record of planning and implementing email marketing campaigns, including with high value donors

Ability to interpret data, spot trends, and apply insights

Do you have a passion for wildlife and the natural world? Can you inspire people to explore, learn about and care for their local wildlife through your writing? This could be the job for you...

We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Officer to join our Fundraising, Membership and Communications team. Help us promote Avon Wildlife Trust and the work we do with nature, wildlife, and people by working on our membership magazine, creating organisation-wide communications plans, and creating diverse, compelling content.

If you are an experienced communicator with the skills to bring nature to life in fun and creative ways, then we’d love to hear from you.

The Wildlife Trusts value diversity. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 27th January 2021

First interviews for shortlisted candidates will be on Thursday 4th February 2021. Second interviews on Tuesday 9th February 2021.

No CVs or agencies please.

Charity No: 280422

Prospectus is delighted to be working with Consumers International to recruit a Communications Specialist who will drive the development of Consumers International's voice - ensuring the delivery of integrated, targeted, insightful and relevant communications. Please note this role is based remotely but does require a monthly visit to the Global Office in London.   
   
Consumers International is the only global membership organisation bringing together over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers. They work with their members and partners, across national borders to address critical, systemic global issues that impact and involve consumers. They are shaping the future for consumers in food, finance, energy, mobility, sustainable consumption and more from the future of food production and consumption to catalysing a sustainable energy transition.
   
The overall purpose of this role is to be responsible for shaping strategic communications plan, identifying opportunities to build profile and brand positioning with key audiences. You will drive and uphold efficient cross organisational content development and delivery process across channels with a strong online and media emphasis. Proactively facilitating opportunities to use research, data, and insight to produce meaningful publications and communications, you will shape communications opportunities to deliver maximum value in relation to building their voice with their audiences across channels and in alignment with strategic goals.
   
To be successful as a Communications Specialist you will have experience in online communications and media in a global setting, be comfortable using a range of channels including social and traditional media to target audiences and be able to manage media relationships. You will be able to write accurate and inspiring copy, generate new ideas and be decisive under pressure.   
   
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.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps. 

The Remap Communications Officer is a key role for the charity. The post-holder has overall responsibility for communication channels within the charity's staff and volunteer teams and externally to key stakeholders and clients. The team at Remap experience great job satisfaction from being a part of an organisation that changes lives for the better. Join us and know that you will be making a positive difference to disabled people of all ages.

• Permanent Contract
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• 1 month notice period and 3% workplace pension contribution on successful completion of probation.
• Homeworking as part of the fully remote Remap team
• Responsible to General Manager; Board of Trustees

Job specification

• Responsible for development and implementation of Remap’s overall communications plan to support the operational and strategic aims of the charity
• Develop social media strategy and content
• Develop / maintain marketing materials
• Develop / maintain materials for external publications
• Manage Remap website and content
• Manage MakeAbility website, system and content
• Manage Remap presence on Social Media platforms
• Produce newsletters and publications to support volunteers and donors
• Manager the collation, formatting, publication and distribution of newsletters in hardcopy, online and using Mailchimp
• Promote volunteering at external events
• Represent Remap at external and internal events
• Support Administration Manager in organisation of events, annual awards and AGM activities
• Support Administration Manager in responding to enquiries and referrals and external requests
• Manage donation responses and reports

Person specification

• Appropriate background: Relevant career experience which will transfer to this role. An affinity for the aims of the organisation.
• Appropriate skills: Ideally two years’ experience of relevant communications, PR and or marketing work. Excellent Microsoft Office, website CMS and social media skills.
• Technical knowledge: Ability to work with various online technology (Salesforce experience advantageous).
• Attention to detail: Proven track record of completer-finisher behaviour and the ability to produce highly accurate, high quality work.
• Self-starter and enjoys working in and/or with small teams: working effectively autonomously and independently is vital as this role is based remotely.

PLEASE NOTE: INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE HELD IN THE WEEK COMMENCING 8 FEBRUARY 2021. APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY APPLY IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW VIA ZOOM VIDEO CALL IN THIS WEEK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion if you have not heard from us by 5 February.

The Work Rights Centre is looking for an expert storyteller. Do you start your day with a cause you care about, and down your tools only after you've told the world about it? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are a charity dedicated to employment justice and social mobility. Every week our multilingual teams of advisers help vulnerable workers challenge unscrupulous employers, and rebuild their lives by accessing decent employment and training. We want to grow our team with a colleague who can recognise the story potential in our work, and make it visible to stakeholders. This is why we are advertising this position.

The role

As senior Comms officer, you will have one key objective: to grow our supporter base. In practice, fulfilling this objective means taking the lead in drafting newsletters, social media content and web articles, as well as establishing relationships with traditional media at local and national level. No target is too bold. But we want you to be strategic, by planning your interventions, keeping an eye on metrics of engagement, and focusing on what works.

The candidate

We are looking for a good writer with a head for strategy. You will excel at building rapport and growing a community online. But you will also have a good grasp of metrics of engagement. At the end of the day, you'll take pride in increasing our social media followers, newsletter subscribers and press mentions.

Generally speaking, we want to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• 4 years of experience in communication;
• a track record of building a supporter base;
• familiarity with media planning tools (like MailChimp, Hootsuite etc);
• excellent written English (you know your "it's" from "its");
• a real interest in social mobility. 

How to apply

Download the job description and follow the process. In summary, we want to see your CV, Cover letter, and a few supporting documents or links illustrating your comms portfolio. The deadline for applications is the 16th of January, 23:59. Interviews and a short written test take place online, the week commencing the 18th of January.

Boston Women’s Aid are seeking a FUNDING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

The flexibility to work mainly from home at hours to suit you, so you don't need to live locally.

We’re looking for someone who is experienced in writing funding applications, working with grant-making bodies and who has an established network of contacts that they’d like to expand.

It’s an exciting opportunity to further develop your expertise and be part of the team managing this expanding domestic abuse charity, which is at the forefront of developing new ways of working.

Job title: Funding and Communication Officer

Hours: 28 hours per week, flexible hours Salary: £27,300FTE (£21,840 actual)

Workbase: Working mainly from home, with our Boston office as required for meetings etc

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Pension: Contributory pension 6% by employer, 3% by staff

Holidays: 20 days FTE (16 days actual) paid leave plus 8 bank holidays

Travel: Business mileage payable @ 40p/mile

For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity, please call our Funding and Development Manager Marie Chapman.

Apply by email. You will be sent an application pack.

Please note that this is NOT an entry-level post; the successful applicant will have had experience in most of the fields below and, following induction and shadowing the Funding and Development Manager, will become solely responsible for the duties below after two months.

Please read through the Job Description and Person Specification thoroughly before applying, and tailor your application to the requirements of the post.

Please attach your CV with your completed application form.

MAIN FOCUS OF ROLE

Research, apply for and gain funding for the work of the charity from a number of sources, including:

• Tenders for statutory agency contracts;
• Revenue (core) funding from charitable trusts and other grant-making bodies;
• Project funding for specific work discussed and agreed with Operations Manager;
• One-off funding opportunities for capital and revenue from local, regional and national sources;
• In-kind donations from businesses, social groups and individuals;
• Developing an ethos of regular giving from individual supporters.

Maintain and develop the Charity’s web and social media presence:

• Through the use of social media channels, keep supporters abreast of news from the Charity;
• Make creative use of social media to make appeals for items, volunteers, job vacancies etc;
• In liaison with the Charity’s ICT contractors develop the Charity’s website to become an interactive platform which includes enabling delivery of some online services;
• Write and distribute Press releases;
• Work with local and regional media to promote the work of the Charity and to raise awareness.

Monitor and report on performance against project budgets:

• Using data from Oasis Ontrack, develop a clear reporting system that can be tailored to the specific requirements of each tender contract or grant reporting requirement (full training will be given);
• Provide regular reports to Trustees, outlining budget and outcome reports for each budget strand;
• Provide regular reports to Trustees on expected income from various funders, highlight any areas of concern or where a fund is coming towards its end;
• Provide a weekly update to the Operations Manager for discussion at weekly Team Meetings;
• From time to time attend Team Meetings as requested by the Operations Manager;
• From time to time attend Trustee Meetings as requested by the Chairman.

Maintain and further develop the network of grant-making agencies and potential project partners:

• The Charity has established relationships with several grant-making bodies (such as the National Lottery, Lincolnshire Community Foundation). The Trustees are keen to see such relationships maintained and, where possible, extended to encompass other relevant organisations;
• The Charity works in partnership with others on some projects and Trustees are keen to see partnership working and partnership funding applications being developed to enable the Charity to be an expert participant in contracts / projects that cover a wider geographic area or are strategic importance, or pilot projects that will steer the delivery of services for the future.

The above is provided for guidance and is not an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have over time.

Marketing Communications Officer 

We are looking for a creative and hands-on experience individual to create and manage external marketing communications for the charity.

Position: Marketing Communications Officer 

Location: Flexible as homeworking supported

Salary: £25-29k dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 12 months Fixed Term Contract (becoming permanent if funding allows)

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and 5% Employer pension contribution

Closing Date: 9th February 2021

Final Interview Date: 15th and 16th February 2021

About the Role

Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, the Marketing Communications Officer will support the external communications of the charity, helping to raise the profile, participation and prestige of the charity and impacting on the lives of children and young people.

There is a great deal of untapped potential here for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to unlock and the need has never been stronger. The charity has a high-profile patron, highly active trustees, dedicated staff and a strong leader in the CEO who is passionate about education and the development of young people. This role brings together external relations and income generation, and is a super opportunity for someone to build on a strong existing portfolio with an excellent team.

In particular, the Marketing Communications Officer will be responsible for the operational delivery of external communications that include:

• Content creation and communications planning
• Social media management
• Sales/marketing support for Boxall Online Profile
• Newsletter campaigns
• PR and Public Affairs support
• Internal comms and support

About You

The Marketing Communications Officer will be an agile and enthusiastic individual, capable of absorbing key information quickly, as well as the ability to handle a diverse workload in order to meet the fast pace of the organisation. You will be a self-starter with strong communication skills and work well with a small team in a dynamic working environment.

You will have experience of:

• Marketing and communications
• Excellent digital skills, including experience of content management
• Using search engine optimisation, experience of email marketing systems and social media tools
• Effectively writing and editing copy for different audiences
• Supporting PR and Public Relations
• Creating different formats of digital content

You will also have an appreciation and understanding of the impact of mental health, emotional and wellbeing upon children and young people learning.

Applicants are asked to provide a current CV and 2-page covering letter outlining evidence against the essential criteria in the job description, clearly identifying the skills and experiences applicable to the role.

A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be a requirement once a conditional offer of employment is made to successful candidates. 

In Return…

Work for an organisation with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted and the culture of the organisation is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working.

About the Organisation

With increasing numbers of children and young people affected by social, emotional and behavioural difficulties inhibiting their progress and limiting their life chances. The charity has developed a range of interventions and support to give vulnerable children and young people the opportunity to be the best they can be. Whether it is delivering certified training, supporting whole-school or authority-wide nurturing schools approach or promoting evidence-based research, the charity is providing quality support and resources to make nurturing provision a reality for pupils across the UK and beyond.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Marketing, Communications, Marketing and Communications, Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Communications Officer, Communications Executive, Content, Digital Content, Digital, Digital Marketing, Digital Communications, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Support, Marketing Assistant, Marketing and Communications Assistant, PR, Public Relations, Public Affairs.

We are looking for a fundraiser with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be proactive, creative and an excellent communicator who will bring a proven track record of building and developing successful partnerships to this role. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for developing and overseeing RFUK’s fundraising strategy and developing our partnerships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and individual givers.

Fundraising strategy and management:

• Develop and update RFUK’s fundraising strategy (cost-benefit analysis of different funding streams, preparation and execution of plans etc.).
• Ensure proper planning and coordination of the fundraising activities, including preparation of annual workplans.
• Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set appropriate annual organizational income and expenditure budgets and targets.
• Monitor unrestricted fundraising income and expenditure and provide regular reports and projections for the ED, Finance Manager and Board of Trustees as required.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to ensure high quality communications for fundraising purposes.
• Carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.

Corporates, trusts & foundations:

• Devise and implement strategies for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, identifying growth areas and opportunities within the ethical corporate sector.
• Research, identify and cultivate relationships with current and prospective companies, trusts and foundations, including the preparation of narrative/financial proposals and presentations.

• Represent RFUK at a range of events and functions with the aim of building relationships with potential donors.
• Manage and update our ethical partnership policy and checklist.

Programmes fundraising:

In coordination with the Head of Programmes:

• Lead on prospect research, cultivation and networking, in collaboration with relevant programmes staff.
• Support the development of funding applications where required.
• Advise on the technical content of the proposals, ensuring they meet donor expectations and maximising chances of success.
• Participate in the Programmes fundraising working group.

Public outreach:

• Develop and cultivate our regular giving pool: managing recruitment, retention and conversion to regular donors.
• With the Communications Coordinator, develop a digital marketing strategy to build our supporter base and extend our brand.
• Manage supporter appeals including the summer appeal and the Big Give Challenge.
• Develop plans for high net-worth individuals, legacy giving, schools outreach and events.
• Management of fundraising volunteers as required.

PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• At least 4 years of managerial experience in charity fundraising, preferably in an international development context
• Demonstrable achievements in securing large grants and increasing individual giving and other revenue streams
• Excellent communications skills, able to produce high-quality, publication standard materials
• Ability to write compelling fundraising materials
• Ability to build trusting relationships with a range of different interest groups in support of our mission
• Strong organisational skills including the development and monitoring of large-scale budgets and workplans
• Ability to lead strategic thinking and development
• Competency in Microsoft office programmes

Desirable:

• French and/or Spanish speaking
• Competency in design and video editing software programmes
• Social media savvy
• Experience of working in Africa or South America and with an environmental and human rights focus
• Knowledge of ethical screening processes for corporate partnerships.
• Knowledge of new funding trends in the areas of climate change, forests and human rights.
• Experience securing grants from governments and institutional funders.

Personal attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrable commitment to RFUK’s values and to the principles of inclusion and non-discrimination
• Demonstrable ability to build coalitions and networks for collaboration
• Desire and capacity to work on complex issues
• Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Proactive and collaborative
• Personal integrity

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates and in line with our staff handbook.

The starting salary is £32,651 - £38,063 gross per annum, depending on experience.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please specify where you found this job advertisement. The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

It’s a powerful thing to connect with other people over shared experiences. With Coronavirus impacting our lives in so many ways, now more than ever, people are turning to the online world to form connections, find comfort and seek information and support.

This is exactly what Mind’s online community Side by Side offers a safe and supportive space for anyone with a mental health problem to listen, share and be heard.

Peer support is a key strategic focus for Mind, and as part of our 2021-24 strategy, this national service will play a crucial role in supporting the thousands of people who turn to us for information and support each year.

We’re looking for a Digital Communities Officer to join our team and help support the growth and development of Side by Side.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us following the re-launch of our community (previously Elefriends). We’re looking for someone who has a passion for community engagement, an understanding of the importance of co-design, and will work proactively and flexibly to meet the ever changing needs of a very active and engaged community.

You’ll help to build relationships across the Mind network, raising awareness of the service, and making sure that information and engagement opportunities are available to our community members. You’ll set up processes to capture community insights and ensure that these help to to shape Mind’s strategic focus.

Closing date: 18th January 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

Mind is an equal opportunities employer.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Position: Project Coordinator
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible (currently home-based)
Salary: £30,010 - £34,577 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 1
Department: Information and Support

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job 
In this new role, you’ll work closely with our Community Innovation Group (CIG) and our project teams to provide high quality, proactive and efficient support and to maintain appropriate systems and processes to support the effective delivery of service innovation.

Experience of supporting a diverse range of people and projects simultaneously, proven planning and project management experience to control effective use of resources and experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities are essential.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 27th January 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.