This is a critical role that offers the chance to help shape and drive Mothers’ Union’s voice across a range of digital, social and print channels. Working closely with colleagues and members across the UK, and at times around the world, you will be confident in researching and creating brilliant content that fully brings the impact of our work to life.
Whilst you will be the primary internal web editor and responsible for SEO and Analytics, you will also understand digital and print content strategies. You will be similarly confident in producing e-newsletters and using social media to manage campaigns whilst measuring reach and effectiveness. You will also bring excellent video production and editing skills, from iPhone to Premier.
You will need to be able to forge strong working relationships within the Fundraising and Communications team, across the organisation and with members. You will have a creative approach and self-starting ability to be creative with limited resources, whilst regularly evaluating your own performance to build on strengths and identify areas to improve.
About you
- Experience of working in a membership organisation with multiple members and/or affiliated membership (and/or related experience that you can demonstrate).
- Experience of working in the faith sector (and/or related experience that you can demonstrate)
- Able to demonstrate how you have made a difference with communications and digital marketing in different working (or voluntary work) scenarios (Or with related experience)
- Able to work autonomously and collaboratively with the confidence to present your ideas as part of a learning and sharing working culture. (Or willing to learn)
- Able to measure and evaluate the impact of your work in line with that of the Fundraising and Communications Team and deliver on performance targets. (Or willing to learn)
Benefits
As an employee of Mothers’ Union you will have access to a wide range of benefits including 28 annual leave days, including bank and public holidays, plus five additional Mothers’ Union specific days.
How to apply
To apply, please provide an up to date CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) that succinctly demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role, referring to the following headings from the job description:
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Key accountabilities
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Demonstrable knowledge and experience
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Characteristics and skills
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Job Purpose: Allergy UK is the leading national charity providing support and information for the estimated 21 million people living with allergic disease in the UK. We are about to launch an exciting strategy for 2020-2025 to raise awareness and understanding of the impacts of living with allergic disease, with a new fundraising focus. We are seeking an individual who loves using the power of social media and can create engaging content and strong stories to highlight our cause to create a better understanding and awareness of allergic disease across a number of audiences. This Person will work at officer level as a key member of our Communications team, reporting to the Communications/PR Manager and liaising closely with our teams, particularly Fundraising, to gather stories and content themes that will increase Allergy UK’s profile, drive our influence and highlight our commitment to improving the lives of people living with allergic disease.
Key responsibilities:
1.Work with Comms team members to develop and deliver our social media plan, driving online engagement and increasing influence via social media channels
2. Create content and develop case studies and stories, sourcing themes from both inside and outside the organisation and planning targeted activity across appropriate social channels. This will include researching and writing case studies and stories and organising photography where appropriate
3. Monitor and report content performance to guide future targeting and planning
4. Monitor social media and work with Comms team members and relevant Allergy UK personnel to ensure comments, queries, feedback is all responded to as quickly and accurately as possible (this may include some out of office hours)
5. Plan and execute the Charity’s paid social media marketing using Campaign Planner – this will include overseeing the creative, split testing, budgeting and identifying key target audiences across the Charity’s online channels.
6. Proactively research opportunities to engage our audiences, establishing social media as a key and effective driver in our Communications activities
Benefits:
Competitive salary £25,000-£27,000 depending on experience
Excellent annual leave allowance: 28 days per annum (additional to bank holidays)
Pension Scheme, 5% employee, 3% employer
35 hour week; Monday-Friday, 9-5 (1 hour for lunch)
Subject to a three month probationary period
Allergy eduction/training provided
Role based in Sidcup, Kent
Free Parking
(We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist before the closing date).
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Communications Manager
Location: London, Aldgate
Salary: Circa £35,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Details: FTE, permanent
Are you seeking a new challenge? Would you like to help us communicate our work to drive improvement in patient outcomes? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking to recruit a Communications Manager to join the National Joint Registry (NJR) team to enable us to creatively promote and communicate the work of the NJR through its press, annual report, events activity, online channels and publications.
The NJR collects data about joint replacement surgery (hip, knee, elbow, shoulder, ankle) in order to monitor performance, improve the quality of outcomes and ensure patient safety and the cost-effectiveness of joint replacement surgery and we need to communicate our work around all of this effectively to our stakeholders. NJR is part of the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP).
If you have at least five years’ experience of working in a communications role and would like to join us, apply to join our team:
Communications Manager, National Joint Registry
Key requirements of this position:
- Work on the content, execution and delivery of NJR’s Annual Report and across other NJR publications and promotional materials
- Manage the development of content for e-publications, such as in-house magazines and homepage news stories and social media; information and images for websites and promotional videos, in collaboration with relevant internal staff
- Effective handling of communication: communication/ press queries and requests
- Manage engagement with stakeholders and the public through various communications mechanisms
- Ensure that material published on the NJR website and other communication channels is up to date and regularly consider digital development needs
Key personal specification requirements include:
- Degree or equivalent level experience in a relevant subject
- At least five years’ experience of working in a communications role
- Experience and an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Good communication skills, writing skills and close attention to detail
- High degree of self-motivation with excellent organisational skills and conscientious approach
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Ability to work individually, and as part of a wider team
- Sensitivity and empathy in working with patients occasionally
- Experience of using a CMS, CRM and of managing social media channels is desirable
How to apply:
To apply, please select the button shown and complete an application form outlining how you fit this role.
Closing date for applications: 29th December 2019
Interviews are planned for: Friday 10th January 2020
Feedback will only be given to shortlisted applicants.
Further information
Webrecruit and National Joint Registry (NJR) are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Other organisations may call this role Marketing Communications Manager, Marcomms Manager, Marketing Manager, Senior Communications Executive, Comms Manager, PR Manager, Internal Communications Manager, or Public Relations Manager.
Office of the Vice-Provost (Advancement)
London
Head of Communications
Full Time
The appointment will be on UCL Grade 8. The salary range will be £44,674 - £52,701 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From climate change to plastic pollution, infant mortality to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.
In September 2016 UCL launched It’s All Academic, one of Europe’s most ambitious Philanthropy and Engagement Campaigns, aiming to raise £600m and 250,000 volunteer hours. At the end of October 2019 we have raised more than £550 million towards our £600 million target, and the next few years will be pivotal in determining the future direction of the Campaign. There has never been a more exciting time to join our Advancement office.
We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.
As Head of Communications, you will lead on creatively telling UCL’s global impact story to some of our most important internal and external audiences, supporting both the Campaign and institutional advancement goals. You will pay a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our high profile brand and visual identity, leading the evolution of digital communications platforms, and advising senior leaders on the strategic direction for advancement communications.
The successful candidate will be a proven Communications leader with a demonstrable track record in the sector. He or She will be a strategic thinker with excellent project management skills, and will be able to confidently represent OVPA and UCL across both internal and external stakeholder groups, often managing competing interests and priorities. Most importantly, the candidate will be a strong and inspiring people manager, and supportive and encouraging colleague in our fast paced, highly skilled office, willing to work collaboratively towards our common goals.
We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part-time opportunities (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).
We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering, values-based environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. We also value mutual respect and collaboration, and have a strong customer-service ethic. Expectations are high and we work hard, but the rewards are huge.
UCL is an outstanding place to work. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone can give of their best. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, you will also be entitled to a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance.
Closing Date: 6 January 2020
Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.
Interview Date: TBC
About London Higher
London Higher is an ‘umbrella’ body representing over 40 publicly funded universities and higher education institutions in London, as well as several universities with centres in London and a small number of private providers.
Our outputs are diverse and include research reports, promotional material, meetings and workshops, parliamentary lobbying, media management and receptions. We also run a wide range of advisory groups and networks.
In addition we work closely with partner organisations including the Greater London Authority, London First, the business sector and higher education bodies.
London Higher offers a range of company-wide benefits including flexible working, work from home days and flexible start and finish times.
About the role
The Head of Communications and External Affairs will lead the new communications and external affairs function of the organisation working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team as well as divisional teams across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to develop and deliver a new communications strategy.
This is a full time post although we will consider 4 days a week (28 hours) for exceptional candidates.
Main responsibilities will include:
- To prepare and implement an effective communications strategy that champions London Higher members and provides a collective voice for London’s HEIs.
- To develop and deliver an effective external affairs approach and campaign strategies that reflect London Higher’s aims and priorities, in order to influence key stakeholders and policy makers.
- To line manage the Senior Policy officer to ensure that all policy, communications and external affairs activities and engagement are accurate, relevant and effective.
- To build a trusted relationship with local, national and sector press, securing positive media coverage for our policy messages and effectively managing and rebutting negative stories.
- To work alongside the CEO, Director of Operations and the Events and Executive Assistant in addition to the Senior Policy Officer, to ensure London Higher’s major meetings and events programme is appropriately aligned with the external affairs strategy.
About you (requirements)
If you feel you skills and experience match the below we would love to hear from you.
- Extensive communications experience including a track record of successfully shaping and implementing communications and external affairs strategy;
- Proven ability to make a demonstrable impact on brand awareness and policy outcomes for key audiences;
- Excellent copywriting and analytical skills with the ability to present information and draft quickly in a variety of styles for a range of audiences;
- Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationship with a range of stakeholders;
Familiarity with higher education issues and/or London would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Please download to the Job Pack and Job Specification for full details.
How to apply
For further information or to apply please visit the London Higher Website.
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Title: Communications Manager
Reports to: Director of Operations
Location: London or Berlin preferred; Remote possible
Hours: Part-time or Full-time
Deadline: January 2nd 2019
BEYOND CARNISM
Beyond Carnism is a US-based, international organization dedicated to exposing and transforming carnism, the invisible belief system that conditions people to eat certain animals. Beyond Carnism is the first and only organization that focuses exclusively on carnism, making it a pioneering and landmark institution and a hub of international carnism-awareness activity.
Inspired by the writings of our founder and president Melanie Joy, our programs and campaigns are innovative and powerful, and have been proven to have a significant global impact. We are run by a committed, compassionate, and exceptionally talented team in the US and Europe.
Beyond Carnism is a young, vibrant organization with significant potential to grow our programs and increase our impact. We are also in the process of rebranding to incorporate a broader focus that includes social transformation, relational literacy (understanding healthy relational dynamics), and mindfulness. We are seeking a talented, dedicated, self-directed individual with a commitment to strategic thinking, animal rights, social justice, relational health, and personal integrity to join our team and help take Beyond Carnism to the next level.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Communications Manager will oversee and coordinate all external communications, helping to improve and grow our social media presence, increase funding opportunities, and enhance public engagement with our work. Tasks include developing,overseeing, and implementing the organization’s communications strategy, coordinating public relations activities, managing the development of content for campaigns (videos, articles, etc.), and managing a small team that works on content and social media. The Communications Manager will also lead the development of digital resources, such as videos and other online tools, to engage a wider audience with Melanie Joy's works. The Communications Manager is both strategic and hands-on, and the successful candidate will have excellent English written and spoken communication skills, a proven track record of delivering high-impact communications, and thorough knowledge of carnism and the animal rights movement. They will also be committed to the Beyond Carnism mission.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop and oversee external communications
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Manage the communications team
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Develop and oversee the organization’s communications strategy
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Oversee all content production, media communications, and social media strategy
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Coordinate all public relations activities
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Develop a marketing and communications plan including strategy, goals, budget, and tactics
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Help adapt and conceptualize Melanie Joy’s work from analog to digital
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Regularly assess the effectiveness of the Beyond Carnism communications channels and put in place measures that will create awareness and momentum as well as test the effectiveness of communications activities
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for a highly organized, action-oriented, self-directed individual who has a strong commitment to social justice, animal rights, relationality, mindfulness, effective altruism, and the mission of Beyond Carnism. The Communications Manager will embody the core values of Beyond Carnism and should also be able to work independently (without close oversight), and possess the following:
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A minimum of 3 years of experience in a communications/PR management role
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Experience developing and implementing communications strategies
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An excellent eye for, and commitment to, detail
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Exceptional English communication skills, both verbal and written
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Proven track record in public relations
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Thorough knowledge of carnism and the animal rights movement; experience working in an animal rights organization a plus
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Ability to work accurately and efficiently
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Ability to work on tight deadlines and effectively manage priorities
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Excellent organizational skills
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Willingness to take on different responsibilities and tasks as needed
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Understanding of and commitment to the principles of effective altruism
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Strong commitment to the mission and values of Beyond Carnism, including a commitment to intersectionality and a willingness to become literate about privilege and oppression
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including donors and board members
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Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds
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Experience and strong track record of effectively supervising staff
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Excellent strategic and critical thinking skills
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Interest in mindfulness a plus
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About Scope
Scope is a major UK pan disability charity that is embarked on a programme of fundamental change to deliver its goal of ‘Everyday equality’ for disabled people. Continuing to develop a high-performing finance team is critical to delivering our goal.
About the role
You will design and lead a communications strategy that delivers on Scope’s social change goals and which seeks to shift public perceptions of disability, through compelling media and social media outputs. You will develop Scope’s ability to measure the impact of our communications, and report on progress to the Executive team and the board. You will build Scope’s profile and credibility as a pioneering and courageous organisation, sharing our successes and learning externally and encouraging engagement with Scope’s work. This is a key leadership role across Scope, and the postholder will be required to work closely with the Executive team, the board and other senior staff to align and prioritise our external communications.
About you
You will be an experienced communications leader, with a track record of growing an organisation’s impact, profile and reputation. You will be able to balance the needs of a long-term communication strategy with the ability to seize opportunities in the moment. You will have exceptional communication skills and be someone who can influence, negotiate and inspire others to act. You will have experience across a range of communications disciplines, including media, social media, crisis communication and ideally internal communications.
To apply
We offer an excellent benefits package including flexible working, 27 days’ holiday and generous pension. As a disability equality charity, Scope strives to make all opportunities to get involved as inclusive and accessible as possible. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We will consider any reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements that make this role more accessible.
Please apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to the role.
Interviews will be held on the 22nd of January.
My Client is looking for a Director of Communications & Engagement to oversee a busy, high performing, self-motivated, and well-functioning team of press, digital, design, and health information staff (approximately 15 employees). Their goal is to reach more people with their life saving information and you will steer this effort.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the PR, Digital, Health information and Graphic Design teams
- Working with and advising other teams and on occasion, working with the global executive teams on communications planning and responses
- Reviewing brand strategy and communications work to identify creative and novel approaches for communications, with particular emphasis on social media, digital engagement, and digital fundraising
- Overseeing cohesion of content within their brand, including websites, news stories, press releases, corporate information, social media, blogs, science and policy products
- Developing and managing the departmental budget
- Analysing, reporting, and utilising press and web statistics
Experience & Skills required
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities
- An excellent understanding and experience of all digital, marketing and communication disciplines and channels, particularly in the context of third sector / charity and service delivery
- Proven experience of successfully leading the development and implementation of an integrated brand strategy in line with the goals of an organisation
- Demonstrable experience of equipping an organisation to achieve its goals through the use of digital marketing tools
- Demonstrable experience of successfully leading on large organisation-wide projects
- Experience of leading multi-functional teams at senior management / executive level and fostering a culture of learning, growth and professional development
- Experience of successfully leading change across an organisation
- A track record of delivering results and quality outcomes
- Experience of managing significant budgets
- Experience of building and nurturing strong relationships, internally and externally
- Experience of working with schools
Skills and Behaviours
- Substantial communications experience within an organisation of similar size and complexity
- Experience of achieving media coverage, selling stories to the press and managing media relations
- Experience of writing and implementing traditional and digital communications strategies and evaluating outcomes
- Proven experience of effectively leading a team and developing skills, abilities and confidence in staff
- Knowledge and experience of the management of teams at both strategic and tactical level within communications and marketing
- Knowledge of the Health Charity Sector desired
- Strategic internal & external communication planning & delivery
- Project management skills including budget monitoring
Salary: £41,000
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 27th November
Please apply urgently
The position:
Our leading international charity client is recruiting an Internal Communications Lead. In this fantastic role you will work to develop strategies to integrate internal communications and engagement, reaching staff and volunteers and supporting managers to build their capacity to communicate more effectively. Our client is seeking talented applicants who can establish their credibility within this high profile role.
Requirements:
- You will have proven experience creating Internal Communications campaigns with confident skills using a range of digital and face-to-face channels.
- You will be comfortable advising leaders and managers how to build better engagement with colleagues and to communicate with staff across all teams.
- You will have previous experience leading the development of an intranet, with support from an IT department.
- You will also have excellent Planning, editing and content writing skills for a variety of internal communications.
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Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment. Of the 253 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, 75% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where most of those people live.
Orbis do this through long-term programmes as well as on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.
You will be joining Orbis UK at an exciting time as we have rapidly grown over the past few years, with our income increasing from under £3M in 2010 to around £8M currently. In 2020, we will be bringing our unique Flying Eye Hospital to Farnborough Airshow and this role will be key in identifying PR opportunities around the show to help drive brand awareness and engagement.
As a key member of the Communications team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional communications to help Orbis UK build its profile, generate funding and benefit more people. You will have demonstrable experience of working with the media and developing PR plans, as well as the insight and knowledge to shape broader communications strategies. You will be well versed in reputation and crisis management.
The main responsibilities of this role include:
- Developing relationships with key media and journalists, including the international development, aviation and ophthalmic sectors
· Identifying issues which could affect the reputation of Orbis UK, maintaining the reputational risk register and developing holding statements and Q&A’s as required
· Work with the Head of Communications and the rest of the team to implement the Orbis UK External Relations strategy
· Support organisational initiatives and campaigns - such as UK Aid Match or Qatar Creating Vision - as needed, providing strategic advice and communications expertise
· Build and manage relationships with Orbis medical volunteers through the development of communications and stewardship plans
· Develop media opportunities around our medical volunteers including preparing and issuing media releases and selling-in features
There will be line management also of one person.
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Director of Engagement and Influencing
We’re so pleased you’re interested in joining our team.
We’re seeking a forward-thinking and dynamic Director of Engagement and Influencing who will work with and lead a team to increase awareness, achieve influence, modernise our image, and lead on communications.
You would be part of an exciting new chapter for the wider organisation and our cause. The challenge for us and all people working in the field of resuscitation is to close the gap with the global leaders in survival and ensure the entire Chain of Survival operates consistently at world-class levels.
Read more about the role, including what we’re looking for and how to apply by downloading our candidate pack from our website.
The Resuscitation Council (UK) exists to promote high-quality, scientific, resuscitation guidelines that are applicable to everybody, and to contribute to saving life through education, training, research and collaboration.
We are a professional body set up by a group of medical professionals and established in 1983 by Charitable Trust Deed. Our primary objective is promoting high-quality practice in all aspects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to improve survival rates.
Internal Communications and Engagement Officer job - Immediate start - 9 month contract
Your new company
A large national charity based in central London
Your new role
- Developing and maintaining intranet communication tool.
- Developing and embedding our new recognition toolkit.
- Coordinating the delivery of an employee engagement survey, analysing and reporting results.
- Key member of the project team to design and deliver our all employee annual Connections Day.
- Liaising with key senior stakeholders on best internal communications practice
- Managing Annual employee conference
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What you'll need to succeed
Excellent communicator and familiar with a range of communication tools and the Microsoft Office 365 package. Ideally, candidates will be familiar with using Yammer, Facebook, LinkedIn, Sharepoint and Microsoft Teams in a work capacity. Self-motivated individual with good team working skills. Experience of events organisation and employee engagement programmes would also be beneficial.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary and the opportunity to developed with a fantastic not for profit in Central London
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Internal Communications Manager, London - £45,000 PA
- Are you an internal communications professional?
- Do you have experience in developing annual internal communications plans?
- Would you like to work as part of a strong marketing & communications team at a much-loved animal charity?
I am currently working with an amazing animal charity who are seeking an Internal Communications Manager. The Internal Communications Manager will lead on all of the internal communications for the business and will ensure all channels are fully utilised and that all staff across the country feel informed and engaged.
What's great about this organisation?
- Strong brand within the sector
- High performing marketing & communications department
- Gym discounts
- Animal friendly office
- Season ticket loan
- Pension scheme
- Dental scheme
In this role, you will be responsible for…
- Leading the internal communications and ensuring all channels are fully utilised and that all staff across the country feel informed and engaged
- Developing an annual internal communications plan
- Supporting the HR team's Employee Survey Programme from planning to activation
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the charity's intranet
- Running internal communications campaigns with set initiatives, all activities need to be planned and within budget
- Supporting HR with communicating all employee engagement activities
- Managing the internal communications budget
- Line managing a Senior Internal Communications Officer
You will be ideally suited for this position if you have…
- Experience in a senior internal communications role
- A successful track record of implementing successful internal communications campaigns for large complex organisations
- A strong background of intranet and brand management
- Line management experience
- The ability to occasionally travel with some overnight stays
- An interest and passion for animals
What next?
If you are interested in applying for this Internal Communications Manager role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP:
Tel: 020 7269 6338
Email:
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Eden Brown is proud to be working with a superb, forward-thinking cancer charity in Central London to recruit a Director of Communications and Engagement. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months with a very possibility to the role being made permanent.
The Director of Communications and Engagement oversees a busy, high performing, self-motivated, and well-functioning team of press, digital, design, and health information staff (approximately 15 full or part time employees with six direct reports). Their goal is to reach more people with our life saving information and the Director of Communications and Engagement steers that effort.
In addition to the day to day running of the various departments, the role will collaborate across the London office to focus on a digital and social media communications strategy which increases awareness. This will enhance and oversee the organisation's strategy to engage with key audiences and to upscale the UK online fundraising efforts. The Director of Communications and Engagement will also have input into next steps with their brand strategy, and celebrations for the charity's 30th year.
This exciting role will suit someone with specialist knowledge of at least three of the areas within the role remit: press and media relations, digital and social media, website oversight, branding, campaigning, or digital fundraising- and the ability to transfer existing knowledge to be able to direct activities in other areas, proven experience of using digital media to deliver communications objectives, substantial communications experience within an organisation of similar size and complexity as well as experience of achieving media coverage, selling stories to the press and managing media relations.
If you would like to apply send your CV to Tony Williams at [email protected] or call Tony for more information on 020 3017 5014.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Do you want to promote a positive image of young people to the media and counter negative stereotypes?
Would you love to work for a charitable foundation that makes a real difference?
If so, you could become our new Communications and PR Officer. The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up in 1999 by Sir Jack Petchey to inspire and motivate young people and recognise their achievements. To date, the Foundation has invested over £118 million in young people across London and Essex.
This is an exciting time to join the Foundation, as we conduct PR for a range of programmes and events and carry out an ambitious three-year growth strategy.
About the role
This is a great opportunity to take your next step in Communications and PR and gain a wide variety of experience. You will help raise awareness of the Jack Petchey Foundation and its positive influence on hundreds of thousands of young people in London and Essex.
Our new Communications and PR Officer will aim to amplify all of the great things the Foundation does but also, more importantly, ensure PR and Communications is a vehicle to help deliver our mission of inspiring and motivating young people to become achievers and valuable members of society.
We want to be the voice of young people in London and Essex. We want to provide them with the tools, resources, contacts and services that empower them to do great things.
This is an exciting role for the right person who has the energy, creativity and ambition to develop and deliver fun, engaging and effective communications.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button to complete and return an Application and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Closing date: 9am on 6th January 2020.
CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please.