We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity. Right now, more people than ever are talking about mental health and we have a unique opportunity to maximise our reach and help more people get support and respect.

The communications and marketing team’s purpose is to lift Mind’s brand; to tell our story in a planned and audience-driven way and deliver strategic, life-changing communications.

As the Senior Communications Account Officer, you will work in partnership across the organisation, initially Mind, Mind Cymru and retail, to deliver a high-quality range of communications, working to the strategic communications plan and the brand strategy.

You will form part of a team of communications professionals, designers and multimedia producers to deliver support and advice across all teams. You will play a key role in managing external providers - e.g. design agencies, freelancers, producers, translators and printers – and support the development of good systems and processes for both outsourced work and a trial in-house team.

Your expert understanding of production processes and ability to coordinate multiple projects will enable you to play a key role in outsourcing editorial and design tasks to a range of freelancers and suppliers.

With strong project management skills, a good understanding of brand and experience of quality assurance processes, you will ensure that the charity’s creative outputs are of the highest quality, in tune with audiences of all ages and in line with our strategic brand direction.

Your excellent stakeholder management skills will allow you to provide a high level of customer service to teams across the organisation, helping to develop briefs, liaising with external suppliers and ensuring effective communication between project stakeholders.

If you are driven by high-quality communications and are looking for a new challenge, then this is the role for you.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: 28th October 2019 at midday.

Interviews: w/c 18th November 2019.

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.

Communications and Signposting Officer

Insight and Analytics Officer

Hours of work: 28 hours per week including occasional evenings and

weekends

Salary: £17,200 – £20,000 (FTE - £21,500 - £25,000 depending on skills and competencies) + pension contribution after probationary period

Holidays: 20 days (FTE - 25)

Contract Period: Initially until 31 March 2020 with a possibility of extension

Location: Based at Healthwatch Greenwich office in SE18.

We are looking for two people to join our team to support Healthwatch Greenwich, the consumer champion for local health and social care. 

One role will support us with communications and awareness raising and the other will support us with our research activities.

As our Communications and Signposting officer, you will help us to develop the external profile of Healthwatch Greenwich. You will increase our signposting capacity and raise awareness of Healthwatch Greenwich through campaigns across a wide variety of platforms. 

Our Insight and Analytics role will support us in the design and delivery a range of research projects to highlight barriers and challenges in access to health and social care for Greenwich residents. Using participatory methods, you will work with volunteers and community groups to provide robust evidence-based reports.

More information on both roles can be found on our website. 

Closing date for applications: 3pm, Monday 21st October.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th October.

To apply: Please complete the application form on our website.

Location Human Rights Action Centre, London EC2A 3EA

Hours per week 35; fixed-term until December 2020

Salary details £44,247 per annum

Closing date Tuesday 29 October 2019 at 12:00

Interview date 13 November 2019

Communications are crucial to Amnesty International’s success. And as our organisation expands, they’re becoming more important than ever. This role will place you at the heart of our operations, where you’ll have the chance to shape our communications strategies, your department and the role. If you want to have a direct impact on the profile of Amnesty International UK, this is your chance.

About the role

This role is a fixed-term maternity leave cover until the end of December 2020.

Working right across the organisation, you will oversee and implement our overall integrated communications plan. You will work closely with our many different departments, providing them with communications and marketing guidance, contribute to communications project briefs and take charge of the integrated communications calendar. Your understanding of our brand will be critical and you will make sure that it is being used and applied properly, upholding brand consistency. You’ll work closely with our Digital, AV and Design Managers, making the most of our resources to help create compelling, accessible and well co-ordinated campaigns.

About you

With experience in communications planning (not necessarily the charity sector), you’ll be an organised and level-headed professional. You can manage agencies, budgets and projects, taking a systematic approach to planning, monitoring and review. Your knowledge covers the full range of modern communication techniques. Crucially, you’re articulate, with a gift for negotiation. You’ll be dealing with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation, so you must be adept at influencing and collaborating with others.

About Us

Our aim is simple: to bring the world closer to a place where human rights are enjoyed by all. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Already our network of over seven million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations, human rights education, or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

Apply for this role

For further details about the role and to apply, please click the 'apply on website' button and complete an application by midday on 29 October 2019. Interviews will take place in our Shoreditch office on 13 November.

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applications for flexible working will be considered. Please note that to be considered for this role, the successful candidate must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

The charity

Bishopsgate Institute is the delivery arm of the Bishopsgate Foundation, founded in 1894 for “the promotion of the education of the public”. We are a small, independent charity with our own extraordinary premises at the crossroads of the City, Spitalfields and the East End. Our motto is “I grow old, but not lazy” and we apply this philosophy throughout our work. 

The role

This is a part-time role for 28 hours per week.  As a member of the Senior Team you will support the charity to achieve its charitable objectives by leading on audience development, customer experience, campaigns and marketing and the development of an integrated programme of activity.  All to specifically increase enrolments and bookings (including venue hire), strengthen relationships with existing audiences and customers and nurture new audiences.

You will have skills and expertise across digital and offline marketing, PR and communications, campaign planning, tone of voice and visual identity management, integrated programming and events including ticketing, audience insight and analysis.

The successful candidate will also have experience working at a strategic level, well-developed people and performance management, robust budget management and forecasting skills and excellence in collaborative project management.

Please download and consult all of the information available on our website before beginning your application.

** CVs alone will not be accepted **

The application deadline is Sunday 27 October 2019 (17:00)

Late applications will not be considered.

This is an exciting and challenging role for a professional with strong fundraising and marketing experience in both strategy and implementation. This small but growing charity wants to expand its local impact and if you would like a role with variety and enjoy the challenge of exceeding fundraising targets then First Love Foundation would be ideally suited for you. In this new role and part of the SMT (Senior Management Team), you will lead on all internal & external communications on behalf of the charity and its wide-ranging and diverse stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective fundraising strategies, compelling presentations and the ability to network. A team player, they will need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, with a track record of achievement within a similar role.

This role would suit someone looking to move from corporate communications into the charity sector or someone already working in the sector and seeking a new challenge. Please note this role is sponsored by our highly respected global creative partner, and so comes with exciting personal development opportunities.

Interview Date: Thursday 31st October 2019

Background and purpose

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.

For almost 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and advice, and supported people living with long-term conditions.

We want to ensure that everyone affected by a bleeding disorder:

• Lives the best life that they can
• Never feels alone or isolated
• Feels empowered and confident

We do this by:

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders
• Providing support at all life stages
• Influencing and advocating on policy and access to treatment

More than 32,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all.

We are seeking a Digital Communications Executive to promote the vision, values and activities of the charity in order to grow our profile, membership and supporter numbers across the UK. 

The Digital Communications Executive will work closely with the small team at The Haemophilia Society to ensure a positive, engaging, consistent, regular and effective programme of online communication.

As well as having an understanding and full support of the charity’s mission, vision and values, you will be self-motivated with proven digital and communication skills.

Key duties & Responsibilities

• Proactively plan and source content both within and outside the organisation for use across appropriate social media channels
• Daily management of social media communications with members, supporters and interested parties, developing positive relationships with existing contacts online
• Monitor social media to ensure comments, queries, feedback is all responded to as quickly as possible, liaising with relevant teams where necessary to formulate an agreed response 
• Produce compelling multimedia content to illustrate member stories and THS activity including video and photography
• Grow our social media network and audience with planned conversion of followers into donor supporters, members or volunteers
• Development of relationships with social media influencers
• Oversee key online fundraising campaigns to maximise donations and awareness
• To lead the video production process across the charity - planning, filming, editing, managing equipment and posting content
• Provide creative and operational support for communication activities, including newsletters and e-newsletters
• Update and write content for the website
• Ensure our style guide and tone of voice is appropriately used in communications, maintaining consistency and brand awareness
• Produce monthly reports on social media activity and outcomes
• Keep up to date on best practice within the charity sector and particularly changes to digital communications and codes of practice

Person Specification

Key attributes

• Demonstrable experience of managing and reporting on social media activity
• Experience in planning, sourcing, creating and editing content for social media channels
• Experience of creating digital content including photos, videos and animated gifs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven copywriting skills
• Good understanding of social media platforms
• Proven organisational skills
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage own workload and juggle conflicting priorities
• A passion for engaging a community online ensuring a warm and inclusive welcome
• A can-do approach, with a positive attitude and willingness to support others across the organisation

Personal qualities

• A warm, compassionate and empathetic personality with the ability to develop positive relationships with people from all backgrounds including members and health professionals.
• Enthusiastic with drive and determination to meet targets. 
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in preparing communications.
• Values-driven with a proven commitment to social inclusion and equal opportunities.
• An effective member of the team, recognising, respecting and promoting the different roles and diversity of the individuals in the team and presenting a positive impression of the team and The Society.

Other requirements

• Must be prepared to travel throughout the UK and to work varying hours including evenings and weekends as required.
• Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable adults, this role will require a DBS check and checks on previous employment. 
• Undertake any other tasks that may be requested will be at the same level of responsibility and terms and conditions of employment.

How to Apply

To apply please send a cover letter and up to date CV, highlighting your achievements to date and outlining your suitability for the post.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and will be held in Central London.

Our other benefits are:

• 25 days holiday (including 3 days over Christmas) plus public holidays
• Flexible working applications considered having passed the probation period (six months)
• TOIL
• Generous pension
• Life and income protection insurance

We look forward to hearing from you.

Competitive salary + generous benefits package, including competitive pension plan

Job background/brief overview

INEOS GO Run for Fun is an international children’s fitness campaign, designed to inspire children to be more active through a 6-week educational programme leading up to a fun, short-distance running event. It has been a phenomenal success with over 320,000 children in 3,000 schools across 14 countries taking part since the initiative was launched in August 2013.

Due to its growing success, we are looking for a candidate to support the development and management of digital marketing and communications of the INEOS GO Run For Fun website, social media and educational programmes.

Principle Accountabilities of the role.

The successful applicant’s duties will include but are not limited to:

• Develop INEOS GO Run For Fun Health & Wellbeing Programme into an independent platform for wider
• Assist with marketing and delivery of educational programme and marketing materials as well as understanding user experience school inclusion and engagement (detached from running events)
• Manage website and social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
• Create and manage digital communications and social media plan across the globe in 14+ countries
• Manage database of participating/interested schools and partners/supporters
• Manage our new ‘Event in a Box’, offering to schools (UK before launching worldwide)
• Liaising with event Ambassadors for project exposure and PR
• Assist with wider marketing communications (e.g. press releases) including management of internal INEOS comms to actively engage INEOS sites and employees in both programmes

Candidate requirements:

To be considered for the role, you will need to be educated to degree level with a minimum 2.1 in marketing/media/communications, along with:

• Experience working in marketing/PR/events delivery
• Excellent written and spoken communication is essential
• Good knowledge of social media mechanisms
• Good IT are essential (Outlook, Microsoft Office, CRM, and WordPress)
• Understanding of the primary school sector desirable
• Ability to work flexibly and travel when required

Please note:
We are only able to consider candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Please apply via our website and submit your CV. The deadline for applications is Friday 25th October

Are you proactive, creative and after a new challenge? We’re looking for a new member of our communications team to support us to raise awareness of our work with key audiences, increase engagement with our brand and support income generation.

You’ll focus on building our profile through local and national media, and coordinate PR and media campaigns for our activities. You’ll also help produce our award-winning quarterly magazine for families of children and young people affected by cancer.

With excellent written and verbal communication skills you’ll be able to work collaboratively and deliver quality results. You’ll need to source and write compelling content for a wide range of audiences, including press releases, liaise with the media and work with our members and supporters.

About us

Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is a leading national charity and expert voice for all childhood cancers. 

Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives. 

We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.

The Press and PR Communications Executive is a member of the CCLG Information, Communications and Marketing team which oversees our external and internal (membership) communications and produces our award-winning, quality assured patient information. This is a new role, consolidating tasks which are currently performed by other members of the team and by a third-party PR agency. The role will have a strong focus on raising awareness of CCLG and its work with key audiences, increasing engagement with our brand and supporting income generation.

Communications & Digital Fundraising Officer

Reports to: Head of Evidence and Knowledge Management

Responsible for: Interns and or freelancers

Salary: £23,866 - £25,463 pro rata

Hours: 3 days a week (21 hours) – days are flexible and can be agreed on appointment

Terms: 12-month fixed-term contract, (possibility of renewal, subject to funding)

FORWARD is an African-led, women’s rights organisation. Our work focuses on the issues of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) that impact on the health, dignity and wellbeing of African women and girls. We work for the day when African women enjoy equal rights and opportunities, have control over their own bodies and are free from violence. To achieve this, we work with community members, key professionals, policymakers, and through strategic networks and partnerships.

FORWARD is seeking an experienced Communications & Digital Fundraising Officer to work directly with the Head of Evidence and Knowledge Management and to lead on all FORWARD’s communications and digital fundraising strategies and activities. You will be expected to grow our digital and social media presence and to increase our online fundraising capacity and donations. You will also lead on all FORWARD’s communications, overseeing the content and design of all marketing materials and publications, planning external events, and managing arts projects and collaborations.

Job Purpose

You will lead on social communications and digital fundraising at an exciting time when FORAWARS has recently launched its new branding and website. You will make a significant contribution to the growth of the organisation’s brand and digital presence.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Website and social media management
2. Digital Fundraising
3. Communication, content creation and information dissemination
4. Other activities that will support the organisation run their external events

As part of the recruitment and selection process FORWARD may undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checks where appropriate for all individuals who will work directly with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.  oFORWARD considers being female a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post under the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date:  27 October 2019 and Interview dates: Week commencing 4th November.

To apply for this post please read the Job Description and send back a completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form

Please state this reference in your application: CDF2019

Due to the volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are sorry we are unable to reply to all submissions.

We are looking for a Communications Coordinator with exceptional communication and organisational skills to play a key role in communicating with our members and external stakeholders, to raise the profile of Consumers International and the work we do to protect and empower consumers globally. 

As Communications Coordinator, you will play an essential role in building organisational understanding of the global external environment and how it relates to the key topics we work on. You will then take this insight forward into our internal and external communications.

You will also act as a standard keeper for our written and designed materials and co-ordinate production of print and online communications.

Responsibilities will include creating and circulating our monthly eNewsletter, providing support with the delivery of engaging content across our website and social media channels, and helping to create content for upcoming events.

Please note: A detailed covering letter with your CV is an essential part of your application for this role, please read the job description thoroughly and highlight in your letter how your skills and experience match each criteria shown in the person specification.

The job description can be downloaded from this site or the Consumers International site.

Overview

We are looking for an engaging and passionate marketing professional to join our organisation as our Marketing and Communications Coordinator. We have 13,000 members who study at the University of Northampton, and our student community is wonderfully diverse. Our Marketing and Communications Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that we effectively communicate with and engage those members, converting them into active participants within the Students' Union.

Job Description

• Work with Union staff and Elected Officers in planning and producing effective communications content in support of the full range of Union services and activities.
• Ensure that the organisation is delivering its Social Media strategy, and along with the Student Engagement Manager make sure required actions link well to the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Support Union teams with their communications to stakeholders including web content, emails and social media posts. 
• Deliver creative written content including news articles, designed resources, event updates and competitions to drive deeper engagement with target demographics, ensuring that they follow the organisation’s “Brand Voice Guidelines”, providing a consistent tone of voice.
• Ensure that the elected officers’ political objectives are understood and clearly reflected within organisation communications, reflecting that transparency to our membership is of utmost importance.
• Generate content for all Students’ Union social media channels, scheduling relevant content in line with the organisation’s communication’s priorities, outlined in the Operational Planning Committee. 
• To content manage the Students’ Union website and its microsites, acting as the primary contact for staff and volunteers.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on the performance of the Union’s digital channels, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Examine methods of increasing user engagement through content creation. 
• Assist and support staff and officers to capture positive impacts that the organisation is having, enabling them to provide the organisation with high-quality case studies that support our communications and influencing objectives 
• Ensure our staff, external suppliers and volunteers follow brand guidelines and social media policies in order to best maximise the impact of our communications.
• Recommend and advise on new digital development opportunities in line with organisational strategies and user demand, including the proposed us of new communication platforms.
• Provide training on the appropriate and effective use of social media to Students’ Union staff and volunteers.
• Contribute to the development of the annual communications and content calendar, and inform the Operational Planning committee of progress and feedback on the organisation’s six-week rolling action plan.   
• Liaise with University Staff and external organisations on matters relating to marketing and communications

Person Specification

Essential 

•  A relevant marketing or media qualification at degree level e.g. BA Marketing, Advertising, BA Media & Journalism. 
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent 
• Previous experience of producing marketing materials in a fast-paced commercial or non-profit environment 
• Previous experience of copywriting for web and social media 
• Experience of end to end campaign design and delivery
• Proficient in Microsoft Office e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• An understanding of and interest in contemporary marketing, advertising, content and design practises and trends.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures. 
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast paced working environment, with the interpersonal skills and acumen to develop productive relationships with a range of stakeholders 
• Excellent organisational and selfmanagement skills. 
• Commitment to the Students’ Union’s values and the demonstration of these in your work.
• Previous experience of producing marketing materials in a fast-paced commercial or non-profit environment 

Desirable

• Confident in the use of HTML and CSS 
• Working knowledge of Adobe CS packages, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Flash 

Here at the Ramblers we’re passionate about helping everyone, everywhere, find their feet and protecting the spaces we all love to walk. 

At the Ramblers, there is an increasing use of digital channels for an array of communication and marketing purposes, alongside the development of new digital capabilities. We are looking to recruit an experienced individual to enable the delivery of Ramblers digital communications. This is a key role, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Ramblers’ communications channels, including social media and e-communications. You will create and deliver engaging and relevant digital content to support Ramblers’ campaigns and the development of our brand.

The digital communications officer will play a key role in developing coordinated content planning for the Ramblers, through proactive and reactive opportunities. As the Ramblers social media channels are continuing to grow in reach and engagement, this role will lead on their development. They will also provide crucial copywriting skills for an array of comms.

This role is primarily focused on the digital communications function for the Ramblers and sits alongside another officer whose focus is on the digital marketing function for the organisation. It sits within the wider Ramblers engagement team which also includes media, brand and campaigns.

This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be our new Digital Communications Officer, we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements include:

• Extensive experience of copywriting for web, email and social media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrable ability to interpret information for a range of audiences, within brand guidelines.
• Ability to communicate technical content into public facing comms.
• Experience of managing and gathering digital media, including image, video and audio.
• Experience of tapping in to external trends to increase engagement, such as awareness days.
• Ability to identify powerful stories for use across our channels, such as case studies.
• Knowledge and experience of using a website CMS.
• Knowledge and experience of using an e-comms platform.

Are you passionate about the power of communications to help transform lives, change attitudes and influence government policy? Do you have experience in creating compelling content, an eye for a great story and social media flair? 

Working Chance is looking for an exceptional, ambitious communications officer who wants to use their creative talents for a brilliant cause and make their mark. We’re a small charity respected for our unique, award-winning work, supporting women from prison into high-quality jobs and changing attitudes to the employment of people with convictions.

You’ll be passionate about telling stories and creating content across platforms, with the confidence to pro-actively sell in stories to the media and build relationships with key journalists.

Educated to degree level, you’ll have a minimum of three years’ experience in full-time comms roles, ideally in the charity sector, but be excited to work with a high degree of autonomy and minimum supervision. Although we’re growing, you’ll be the sole comms person in the charity, working closely with external affairs and policy colleagues. This is an exciting time to join Working Chance and be part of our drive to support more women and help shape the debate about how the criminal justice system treats women.

BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL

Digital Communications and Campaigns Officer

• Location: Cambridge, UK
• Full time: 35 hours per week
• Contract: Open-ended
• Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pro rata plus competitive 12% pension benefit
• Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata in year 1, increasing by 1 day pa to 28 days

BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation partnership. With a presence in over 110 countries, and over ten million supporters and volunteers, we are often referred to as ‘conservation’s best kept secret’. We want your help to change that.

In this crucial role, which places you at the centre of the newly-restructured Global Communications Team, you will lead on developing the way we engage with the general public through our digital channels.

The postholder’s key responsibilities will include:

• Leading on the conceptualisation and delivery of awareness-raising campaigns;
• Providing support on digital fundraising appeals;
• Working with BirdLife Partners and key stakeholders to identify upcoming events and opportunities, and build engaging messages around them;
• Developing our social media strategy, with particular focus on strengthening the visibility of the BirdLife brand and its programmes;
• Working with the Content & Stories team to identify gaps in our content and opportunities to synergise with ongoing campaigns and priorities;
• As part of the Global Communications Team, input into the development of the next iteration of BirdLife International’s external-facing website

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good general education – ideally a University Degree or equivalent in communications, journalism or marketing

• Fluency in English (additional languages, especially Spanish or French, are an asset)

• Experience in digital communications or marketing with demonstrated success, preferably in the not-for-profit sector

• Proven ability to write and deliver effective, audience-focused communications and campaigns 

• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to understand complex policy and scientific issues and to articulate these in an accessible, catchy way - including using story-telling, case studies, illustrations, infographics, videos and social media

• Demonstrable ability to create and follow work plans and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.

• Demonstrable ability to react quickly to unforeseen/unplanned communications opportunities

• Flexibility and adaptability (multiple assignments, working under pressure, responsiveness to requests, follow-up of decisions)

• Appreciation of cross-cultural sensitivities with the ability to exercise discretion and show sound judgement

A detailed job description can be found on our website.

Closing date: 31 October 2019

Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarising the applicant’s suitability for the position, a detailed CV and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity. Applications should be sent by email, stating where the advert was seen.

Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held week commencing 11 November 2019