Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

We are seeking a Communications Officer (Project Support) to help us continue to improve the quality of FFI’s communications across our global portfolio. This is a challenging and exciting role, with the chance to use your skills to make a real difference to FFI as we strive to protect threatened species and habitats around the world.

The primary focus of this role is to provide content for FFI global communications, and to support and guide colleagues to ensure that their communications activities are well thought through and of a high standard. The role is less focused on developing creative materials, although this may be required from time to time. The role will be well suited to a highly organised individual with excellent people skills who is passionate about the role that communications plays in modern-day conservation and who enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues.

You will enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

The closing date for applications is Monday, 31 August 2020.

Central London (currently working from home)

£24,000 per annum 

Full-time, Permanent

Are you in an experienced Communications Executive, ready for the next step in your development? Are you looking for a comms role with a real sense of purpose in the charity sector?

We’re growing. Grow with us.

Pilotlight is an award-winning, national social enterprise, that uses the skills of the business sector to help charitable organisations thrive. Through our programmes teams of business professionals (Pilotlighters), coach and mentor charity leaders to develop their strategic knowhow, strengthen their organisations and, ultimately, increase their impact. We have established bases in Central London and Edinburgh.

Working with and reporting to the Marketing Communications Manager, you will be responsible for supporting all marketing and communications activities including, marketing campaigns, content creation and collateral design, PR, events, internal communications, and managing our social media platforms. This is a varied, hands-on role, suited to someone ready to use their skills to develop our profile.

You will be working as part of a talented, dedicated, friendly team, and will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of our work.

Closing date: Sunday 6th September 

First round interviews: Thursday 10th September

Second round interviews: Tuesday 15th or Thursday 17th September

Pilotlight is committed to an equal opportunities policy. 

Please note we can only respond to shortlisted candidates. 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 

We are looking for a well-organised individual who is eager for a challenge - able to work under pressure whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail – to develop and lead our new communications and digital involvement strategy. We are seeking an exceptional communicator, with experience of creating promotional or marketing plans, developing digital solutions and actively engaging with diverse communities across a range social media. With broad experience in communications, you will have experience of using tools and assets to maximise the reach of campaigns to raise the profile of unpaid Adult and Young Carers – also working to overcome the barriers preventing Carers from accessing the right information and support - as well as increasing our base of supporters and fundraising opportunities.

ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. But we can't achieve our vision without you.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced and dynamic products team to deliver our growing merchandise products portfolio. The Marketing Communications Executive role will be varied and challenging and you will get involved in all stages of a merchandise campaign. From sourcing our next big seller, to managing stock, briefing marketing communications, analysing campaign performance, and managing our online shop you’ll need to be extremely organised and have a great eye for details. If you have multi-channel marketing experience, and a knowledge or experience of product retailing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
THE CANDIDATE
The Marketing Communication Executive will ideally have experience in a similar environment. You’ll have an understanding of all media channels and possess excellent written/ verbal communication skills. You will have worked with products and ideally have used web content management systems previously. The chosen candidate will be just as effective within a team as they are autonomously, be extremely proactive and organised and have a keen eye for attention to detail.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.

The Marketing and Communications Officer will provide a seamless link between online and offline marketing, enabling an integrated approach to all marketing and communications.
This exciting new role will focus on raising awareness of Dorset Wildlife Trust through identifying, creating, and delivering original and inspiring content for both digital and print media, and attracting new and retaining existing supporters through engagement and storytelling.
The postholder will provide marketing and communications support to Dorset Wildlife Trust campaigns, fundraising, and projects, working across all levels of the trust.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) primarily based at DWT’s headquarters, Brooklands Farm near Dorchester. However, in the current climate, home working will be encouraged.

Within HWE, the Communications & Insight Officer will be responsible for a variety of internal and external communications. You will produce creative, impactful communications which support the work of the engagement, research and information teams. You will be comfortable dealing with the media and have a flair for developing innovative communication plans which promote and enhance the brand of Healthwatch Essex. Internally, you will ensure that staff and volunteers have access to timely, relevant and accurate information to support their work, and help our staff focus on the most appropriate stakeholder audiences, providing the pertinent context to frame our findings and recommendations, and therefore effectively promote our activity and work.

 To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be comfortable gathering and interpreting information to ensure that Healthwatch has access to an accurate picture of local and national health and social care policy and practice. You will be able to identify key stakeholders and craft communications which can influence effectively and raise awareness of the organisation’s activities. 

 Your role will involve finding innovative ways to present this intelligence to key audiences ranging from face to face conversations with partners and funders through to producing imaginative communications which resonate with our key audiences. You’ll work closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead to help inform activity and to support all marketing and communications activities and initiatives, both internally and externally. 

 You will also be expected to help staff and teams realise the full potential of the impact their reports by targeting key audiences with a selection of different communications products cascaded across multiple channels. Part of your role will be to work with report authors and others to provide context and advise on timing and approach when it comes to the issue of dissemination and communication of the work we produce. 

 You will be a key over-arching source of information about the performance of the organisation and the effectiveness of different strands of work, as you will collate this information throughout the year, and use it to help advise on future workstreams and to inform the production of the organisation’s Annual Report.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Digital Communications Officer to join our team based in London (home working will be required initially). As our Digital Communications Officer you will join us on a full time, permanent basis to support the Digital Communications Manager with all forms of digital work including social media, and in return will receive a competitive salary of £23,500 per annum.

Here at the Royal Society for Blind Children, we believe that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything we do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.

Responsibilities of our Digital Communications Officer:

- Researching and monitoring digital channels

- Creating supporting high quality content that reflects RSBC’s mission and vision and distribute it across the Society’s social media and digital channels

- Organising digital mailings using the CRM website to keep contacts up to date

- Assisting with the collation of information for promotional literature

- Ensuring RSBC’s digital collateral is appropriately stocked and up-to-date

- Contributing to monthly activity reports and collate data for relevant KPIs

What we’re looking for in our Digital Communications Officer:

- Minimum Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

- An excellent cross functional team player

- Effective project management skills

- Creative though

- Attention to detail

- The ability to meet tight schedules of work deadlines

- Strong administration skill

- Strong copywriting skills

- Detailed knowledge of social media and digital channels

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Dotmailer

- A qualification in communications is desirable

Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2020

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to join us as our Digital Communications Officer, then apply now, providing a supporting statement – we look forward to hearing from you!

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892

500k is a small and rapdily growing organisation which exists to empower indigenous people in their work of sharing the love of God and establishing faith communities in South Asia. We are seeking a Communications (Comms) Officer to lead our engagement with our prayer and giving community. This is primarily done through the sharing of stories of how God is using 500k to transform lives in Asia and of the breakthroughs we are achieving there. The Comms Officer will also play a crucial role in the organisation's fundraising strategy, particularly in the domains of donor retention, development and acquisition.

Time: 2-3 days a week (negotiable)

Salary: £20,000-£23,000 for full time [40 hours/week] equivalent. 

The ideal applicant will:

• Be a committed Christian and be passionate about 500k's mission of sharing the Good News of Jesus
• Be a talented story teller
• Have significant copy writing and marketing experience
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to execute meaningful and inspirational two-way communication with diverse groups of people, from business leaders and owners (major donors) through NGO and church leaders, to indigenous South Asian workers with only a limited grasp of English - and everyone in between. 
• Be able to organise and execute fundraisers and vision events.
• Be self-motivated and able to work from home and without close supervision.
• Have the strategy and leadership skills to optimise our existing comms strategy and adapt it in accordance with the organisation's rapidly developing needs.
• Have either the capacity to create media, website, video and other marketing tools OR have the capacity to engage contractors for this work.

Background:

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role at a critical juncture in a young and rapidly growing organisation's development. The Comms Officer will:

• Participate in a small and passionate team
• Be immersed in a start-up culture
• Work with some of the world's most inspirational workers on the front-line in South Asia.

We are a young and rapidly growing organisation. In the last 6 years we have expanded from supporting 30 indigenous workers to over 500. We have grown in income from c. £30,000 p.a. to over £400,000 p.a. and are seeking to continue this growth. Despite this we are a small team of 3 employed staff working alongside active trustees and volunteers. Ed, the Founder and Lead, gives 3 days a week to leading the organisation alongside his work as a medical doctor. 

We are based in London but most staff work from home or own office space. There is no geographic limitation to this role. 

The role:

The Comms Officer is a temporary 1 year role. We anticipate the organisation to develop significantly during this time and the role shall be re-evaluated at the end of this period.

The Comms Officer will be expected to develop the comms strategy implementation but at present it is (in order of importance):

1. Once weekly Social media content (stories & charity updates)
2. 2 monthly and ad-hoc (as required) newsletters
3. Overseeing the quality of worker sponsorship reports and materials (the execution of this will continue to be done by the existing staff team) 
4. Supporting Ed in major donor relations
5. Helping plan and implement fundraisers/vision events.
6. Helping develop new promotional materials including web, video etc.

Applying

For any questions please contact the below email. To apply, send the following:

1. An up to date CV

2. A brief cover letter (max 500 words) on why you are interested in the job and your relevant skills and experience

3. Any relevant previous materials you’ve produced (this can include promotional stories, newsletter emails, marketing pieces or graphics/web/video work. 

A shortlist will be invited to interview

We Belong team is comprised of two Co-CEO’s and one Outreach Worker and Youth Parliamentary Officer. The team works exclusively with young people who have migrated to the UK and support young people who are impacted by hostile immigration policies and empower young people to speak out and be inquisitive about their rights.

Our Communications Officer will engage and mobilise young migrants 3 days a week and develop the organisations communications strategy as it pertains to developing an online story-telling strategy . The Communications Officer will work closely with staff to identify, support and develop young migrants to share their migration stories and confidently speak out against hostile policies. The Communications Officer will create content to support the organisations campaigns which includes Let Us Learn on equal access to higher education and the Chasing Status campaign which calls for shorter, more affordable routes to settlement for young migrants.

Key Activities/ Tasks: 

Upholding a positive, empowering approach to working with young people, including:

• Working respectfully and non-judgementally to engage young people in We Belong work

•  Encouraging participation when appropriate

• Maintaining appropriate, boundaried relationships with young people

• Developing an understanding of and keeping up to date with relevant policy and legislation

• Acting on safeguarding and risk information in line with We Belong policies and procedures.

Maintaining effective liaison with colleagues working across We Belong  and external organisations including:

• Attending and participating in team meetings and other events including training days

• Identify young people who want to share their lived experience to support campaigns

• Contributing frontline experience to We Belong’s campaign and sector change work

• Networking and building relationships with external professionals and agencies supporting young people.

Engaging young migrants with lived experience and developing organisational communications including;

• Growing We Belong’s presence on social media and building online relationships with key individuals and organisations

• Monitoring social media for stories about young migrants

• Supporting young people to share their stories on the organisations platforms

• Develop, support and promote organisations vision, including message development and social media content creation

• Coordinating meetings and maintaining relationships with stakeholders

• Supporting all relevant communications activity across online platforms

• Keeping up to date with new social media platforms

General responsibilities

• Attending and participating in internal meetings as required

• Being a positive, cooperative and constructive team member, upholding the values of We Belong, complying with We Belong’s monitoring and recording requirements

• Representing and promoting the organisation’s work positively

• Carrying out all work with due regard to We Belong’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding and staff safety

• Promoting Equality and Diversity principles in all aspects of work.

Person Specification 

Essential: 

• Understanding of the principles and practice of youth participation

• Experience working with young people

• Ability to develop relationships with and relate to a diverse range of young people

• Skills in providing information, and assistance

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to plan, record and organise work

• Ability to create effective working relationships with other professionals

• Ability to understand relevant legislation and policy

• Knowledge of digital marketing tactics, such as SEO and email marketing

• Ability to represent We Belong at external meetings

• Energetic, self-motivated and organised individual who is prepared to throw themselves into the work of We Belong, work collaboratively and uphold our mission, vision and values

• Creative and enthusiastic thinker who is able to support their team to examine cases and identify options that will enhance opportunities for young people

• Resilient, emotionally intelligent individual who understands the nature of working with young migrants and is able to work in a professional manner

• Willing to attend training

Desirable:

• Knowledge of other organisations working in the sector

• Knowledge of the immigration system

• Experience of providing information and advice and advocacy

• Relevant qualifications/training to the post

• Prepared to work out of hours occasionally

If you would like to apply, pleese send us the following:

• CV

• Cover Letter  

Please note that only successful candidates will be called in for an interview on Thursday 3rd September 2020.

About the role and you

We are looking for an experienced communications specialist.  This is a new role which has been created to support our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This role will be integral to the success of remotely delivering our peer support programmes for vulnerable women, in addition to shaping our future communications strategy.

You will be a dynamic communications specialist with a proven ability to write creatively and persuasively for different audiences and channels. Experience of managing and updating website and designing communications.  Equally important, you must be able to demonstrate your experience of working with beneficiaries to capture their lived experiences to support our learning and ability to influence stakeholders on service improvements.

This role will be best suited to someone who is both a 'doer' and a strategist.

You will share our values and be committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable women with multiple complex needs during pregnancy and those who have survived FGM.

Fixed Term Contract: 6 months. Three to fours days per week. Salary: £30,000 pro rata. Start Date: Immediately.

This role will work closely with vulnerable women, therefore, only female applicants will be considered.

To apply: 

Please email your CV in Word format and include a supporting statement in support of your application; this should describe how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the job description and person specification (link below), maximum of 2 sides of A4. 

You may wish to arrange a call to discuss the role in more detail before applying. Please do so by using the email address provided.

Deadline: Friday 21st 12pm (midday). Interviews will take place Tuesday 25th August.

We're looking for a Communcations and Campaigns Officer to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team to manage our internal and external communications systems and to develop our social media presence.

Main responsibiliites will be in the following areas:

• Managing internal communications 
• Managing external communications including social media and website content
• Collating, editing and circulating the bi-monthly newsletter to Member Agencies
• Developing our social media prsence and creating website content relevant to survivors and our Member Agencies
• Supporting creative and strategic planning of campaigns
• Managing media requests

Person specification

Our ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate commitment to TST's ethos, mission and values
• Have excellent ability to research, analyse and present information
• Be familiar with social media and digital campaign concepts
• Be an effective and compassionate communicator
• Be confident in using MS office
• Be flexible in their approach to team and project work

An understanding of gender based violence and the work of specialist rape and sexual abuse support services will be an advantage.  Work experience, particularly in a communications or campaigns focussed role in the specialist sexual violence voluntary sector or general voluntary sector will be regarded as relevant and important as much as education or specific qualifications.

Location

Our offices are based in Rugby, Warwickshire.  We are currently working remotely and will only return to the office when it is appropriate to do so.  We appreciate that the appropriate time to return to the office may be different for some people.   There may in future be travel requirements to support events.

We are looking for a talented Communications Specialist to join our NSPA team to help support and grow our membership group.

• Permanent, Part-time, 21 hours per week over 3 days
• Ewell, Surrey
• £17,400 per annum (FTE £29,000 per annum) + competitive benefits

The National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) is a coalition of public, private and voluntary organisations in England whose mission is to get all parts of society working together to take action to reduce suicide and improve the support for those bereaved by suicide. With over 140 members and supporters, the NSPA plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of the national Cross-Government Strategy Preventing Suicide in England. It has a small Secretariat which is hosted by Samaritans and based in its office in Ewell, Surrey.

This is an exciting time to be joining the NSPA, with a new strategy in place and a growing and active membership.  The Membership and Communications Officer is crucial to helping the NSPA achieve its goals. The post will lead on the development of its communications, including its website, as well as being the first point of contact for members and ensuring excellent communications for and with members. It has responsibility for leading membership development, ensuring that the NSPA attracts new members and finds new and innovative ways for them to work together.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, who enjoys a busy and varied role and has the ability to juggle competing priorities. Good interpersonal skills will be important, as well as a track record in developing and delivering effective communications, preferably in a membership environment.

As an employer, we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, three well-being days, flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

If you would like to know more about the role please read the attached job description.

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.

The International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) at IDS is a growing research network dedicated to improving the quality of tax policy and administration in developing countries, particularly in Africa and South Asia. We are seeking to increase our capacity in communications and engagement and are looking to recruit a Communications Officer to design and deliver successful communication and impact strategies. 

The successful applicant will have strong all-round communication skills, especially writing, editing and proofreading, and have the ability to summarise complex research information in clear, non-specialist language. A good knowledge of the international development sector, including organisations, networks, and media is essential along with a clear understanding of research communications and impact. Written and spoken skills in a language other than English, particularly French would be an advantage.

Our vision is of an equitable and sustainable world, where people everywhere can live their lives free from poverty and injustice. 

**To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page.**

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new organisation in start-up mode and help shape our digital channels from the ground up.

In this newly created role, you will be the focal point for the day-to-day editorial management of the charity’s social media channels and website. This will include content creation, scheduling, community engagement, analytics and campaign support.

Your first focus will be the launch of our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. You will also manage our new website, working closely with the digital fundraising team.

The role sits with the Communications team which is responsible for raising awareness and public engagement with the charity’s fundraising activity, UNHCR’s humanitarian work and the broader refugee cause.  You will collaborate with teams across the charity, including digital fundraising (who manage paid social advertising, display, search and email marketing), partnerships, special appeals, community fundraising and events. You will also be the key focal point for our coordination with UNHCR’s global and UK Branch Office social media teams.

If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, we would love to hear from you. 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s new national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection. We want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES 

Planning and coordination

• Launch and grow our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube channels
• Deliver and schedule content on a daily basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice
• Provide timely responses to supporter queries on social media, coordinating with Supporter Care colleagues on messaging and follow up needs
• Respond quickly to sensitive issues and foster the growth of our online supporter community
• Manage the charity’s website to ensure high quality, timely content that supports all areas of the charity, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, legacies, PR campaigns, advocacy and governance
• Responsible for website maintenance and UX best practice

Content creation and campaign support

• Produce or commission multimedia content, including video stories, infographics, blog posts, web stories and other content to support charity activity
• Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevance content to the audience
• Adapt content from UNHCR head office and field comms to localise for UK audiences
• Develop digital editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events
• Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner, and be quick to respond to news and emergencies
• Support development of an online influencer strategy to enable passionate advocates to get involved and spread the word about UK for UNHCR’s work
• Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies

Analytics and best practice

• Deliver analytics on social media and organic website activity, recommending changes in strategy or mix to improve effectiveness
• Maintain a search engine optimisation routine, working closely with the digital fundraising team and UNHCR HQ digital team
• Keep up to date with digital communications and content trends, platforms and tools
• Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects Work with external experts, such web developers, UX and SEO specialists, to deliver periodic reviews and bespoke solutions when required
• Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience of managing social media channels to deliver engagement, campaigns and audience growth, preferably in the charity sector
• Experience in Content Management Systems (CMS) and website maintenance
• Experience of delivering digital comms that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action
•  Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in using Google Analytics and social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements 
• Knowledge of SEO and how to apply it to improve content and engagement
• Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar to edit and produce basic assets
• Strong communication skills, applying tact and diplomacy in community management  
• Proficient in social media planning tools and platforms to schedule and post content  
• Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies
• Understanding of GDPR principles
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Must have an interest in global humanitarian affairs

Desirable skills/experience

• Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation
• Experience with refugee issues or field work
• Experience in a start-up environment and establishing channels from launch