Do you want to work for a charity to help shape and improve health and social care services across Hertfordshire? Do you like being part of a team that is dedicated and supportive? Do you have a flair for writing and a passion for communications?

If so, we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and creative individual to join us.  We want you to develop engaging communications and targeted messages to support and promote projects, campaigns and events for audiences across Hertfordshire.  You will possess excellent writing skills and have a proven track record for preparing good quality content for a range of channels including social media, the web and print.

We have an exciting and varied workload and this job is key to the organisation.  Above all, we are looking for an effective team player with enthusiasm and commitment to the role.

If you are interested and want to help us make a difference, we would like to hear from you.

THE BRENT CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE:

The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become happy and healthy adults. Our trained therapists are specialists in the provision of effective mental health treatment of young people who need it most.

Currently, the BCYP is the leading mental health charity for young people in North West London, supporting over 700 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of suicide prevention, tackling self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more.

Set up over 50 years ago with focus on preventing suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and CAMHS. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.

Last year the Centre initiated an exciting process to prepare the next stages of growth. We are now searching for an outstanding Communications and Media Officer to develop the communications function, working together with the new management team. You will work with programme leads and teams to establish our voice amongst different partners, and support the Centre build its reputation.

Contract: Permanent, Full time.

Part time (4 days a week will be considered for the right candidate)

Location: Brondesbury Park, London NW6

Salary: £28,000-30,000 (dependant on experience)

Reporting to: Head of Development and Communications

Overall role

The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of communication’s skills (strategy development, writing and storytelling skills), media relations and experience supporting the Leadership team and Board of Trustees. We are essentially seeking someone who has a flair for pursuing potential opportunities and who has a proactive and solutions focussed approach.

1. Content and materials development ​- produce high-quality, engaging materials, resources and content that is in line with agreed branding and messaging; and effectively support the organisation’s communications strategy and activities (including content for website, press and social media)
2. Events​ - plan, manage and deliver the communications activities around key events and global moments (for example World Mental Health Day, Marathon events, local community events).
3. Stakeholder and partner relationships​ - manage relevant internal and external relationships with key partners
4. Support the Head of Communications to build the Centre’s reputation with different stakeholders by creating targeted communication elements that speak to their values and ensure the BCYP is a relevant partner in the national and international debate about young people’s mental health.
5. Develop a storytelling strategy to help our team engage with different audiences – funders, partner organizations and our community.

About you

The candidate should possess at least a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in Communications at a respected social impact, government or international development organisation.

You are a creative and determined individual who can effectively utilise your genuine interest and demonstrable experience in communications. You are able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences in a variety of media. You are passionate about mental health in young people in the UK and would like to make a contribution to sharing knowledge about effective long-term treatment.

Deadline for applications: 5th April  2020

First round of interviews: Week commencing on April 20th 2020

Second round of interviews: Week of April 27th 2020

Wycliffe Hall, a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, wishes to appoint a Communications Officer. A coherent communications approach to key stakeholders both within the Hall and externally, using a variety of printed and digital media is of critical importance to the effectiveness of the Hall’s mission and its ability to continue to attract high quality students and to receive significant development funding. The role of the Communications Officer is to work with the Senior Management Team to develop the Hall’s communications strategy and then to implement it across channels and stakeholders, working with colleagues across all aspects of the Hall’s activities.

Senior Communications Officer

University Alliance are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic communications professional to join our core team as a Senior Communications Officer.

Working closely with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, this role will support in the day-to-day delivery of the comms and influencing strategy, working on a variety of proactive and reactive workstreams to maximise the awareness and reach of University Alliance and our members’ profile, reputation, campaigns, programmes and policy work.

The Role

As the Senior Communications Officer, you will sit within the core University Alliance team and will primarily work with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, but will work closely with all members of the organisation including the CEO and Chair.

• Produce content to engage and influence key decision-makers
• Maintain a communications planning grid and support the delivery of communications plans
• Monitor and evaluate UA’s social, digital and media activity
• Responsible for media relations
• Strengthen our online presence
• Contribute to the development and delivery of campaign activity
• Provide content and logistical support for a varied events programme
• Support a programme of Parliamentary and stakeholder engagement and monitoring Undertake a wider range of tasks, as required within a small team, to deliver UA’s communications strategy, and contribute to the broader objectives and influencing and advocacy work of the organisation. A full job description is on our website.

Why Work Here?

• Forward thinking and socially aware organisation
• Fantastic work/life balance with flexi-time and work from home options
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension scheme
• Fantastic location – Liverpool Street
• £28,000-£31,000 (full-time salary)

Requirements:

• A self-starter, who is highly motivated
• Creative and proactive.
• Work with energy, confidence and be buzzing with ideas
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organised and like to work as part of a team
• Work at pace and be able to spot opportunities to communicate compellingly about our work

If you are a self-starter, who is highly motivated and experienced in a press /media handling/ PR or related role with excellent administrative skills and a meticulous attention to detail, please do apply.

1. An up-to-date curriculum vitae including two references: your current or most recent employer; and a former line manager who could be contacted during the process
2. A cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 addressing why you are interested in working for University Alliance and how your knowledge, skills and experience meets the requirements of the role.

Communications Officer

Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 pro rata depending on experience (£18,400 - £20,000 per annum for 29 hours) + 6% pension contribution                                                     
Location: Bristol
Contract type: Permanent, part-time, 29 hours per week

Benefits
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 25 days’ annual leave pro rata plus statutory Bank Holidays
- Employee assistance programme in place with free access to confidential, professional legal and health advice
- Cycle to work scheme

Meningitis Research Foundation: (MRF) We are a leading UK and international charity that aims to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia (also known as sepsis). It is an exciting time for the charity as we expand our reach and impact to meet the challenges of meningitis and septicaemia wherever they exist in the world. We are set to play a role in developing a new global roadmap to defeat meningitis alongside major international public health organisations.

As a Communications Officer, you will:

- Ensure brand consistency across all materials
- Support the commissioning and production of printed publications and products aimed at a range of audiences
- Design and update materials in-house using InDesign or similar software
- Assist in the delivery of strategic campaigns implemented by the Communications team
- Co-ordinate the production and curation of content, including copy and photos, to produce compelling messages that engage supporters and motivate them to act
- Be responsible for the publication workflow
- Produce and implement print project briefs
- Support the successful running of the charity’s scientific conference

The candidate: We are seeking an experienced Communications Officer to support the production of our printed literature (design and print), content creation and events, to deliver the charity’s mission. The ideal candidate will be creative, proactive and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. You will bring real energy and drive to a role that also requires attention to detail and flexibility.

The application process: The closing date for completed applications is 2nd April 2020. Interviews will be held on 7th and 8th April 2020.

Please be advised that CVs alone will not be considered.

MRF is committed to safeguarding. Any advertised role will require references and confirmation of your identity will be undertaken. Specific roles will state if there is a requirement for further checks.

So, if you’re seeking a rewarding challenge as a Communications Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Communications and Marketing Officer, Marketing Officer, Multimedia Officer, Media Officer, PR Officer, Marketing Executive, Marcomms Executive, Communications Executive, Communications and Media Officer, Medical Communications Officer, or Healthcare Communications Officer.

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Senior Communications Officer [email protected]

Contract: Fixed Term 1 year

Salary: £34,988 to £41,574 per annum

Location: London

Ref: PAC/08/2019

An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable

and peaceful world in which every person thrives.

About ODI

ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change. 

WE are looking for a Senior Communications Officer to increase the impact of ODI’s research through the coordination and delivery of first class public affairs and communications activities on marking the 60th anniversary of ODI.

To advance the 2030 Agenda, the Overseas Development Institute will look to host a series of talks under the theme ‘Addressing Global Challenges for A Changing World’. This role will coordinate activities and partnership with governments and communities around the world, to explore actions and adaptation strategies that business, governments, education providers and individuals will need to take in order to successfully navigate this transition and build a future that works for all.

The main duties and responsibilities for the one year project consist of:

• Leading the development, project management and delivery of an ambitious and influential series of ODI at 60 public events, round-tables, side events and digital products to increase the impact of ODI’s work on addressing global challenges for a better world series focusing around six strategic areas – climate, migration, gender, violence and conflict, financing and the future of work.
• Coordinating high level partnerships internally and in particular externally with organisations financially supporting the 60th year, ensuring donor objectives, impact reporting and ODI research align across the programme of activities.
• Effectively project manage and deliver high quality outputs for the ODI at 60 project, including but not limited to public events, roundtables, side events, conferences and digital products to deadline and budget (80%)
• Take the lead in coordinating strategic relationships with ODI partners and donors supporting the 60th year (up to 20%)

You will have:

• Demonstrable interest in achieving the SDGs, economic, foreign, security and other policies affecting marginalised and vulnerable populations around the world
• Significant experience in strategic communications – working to inform/influence policy outcomes
• Experience managing high level partner and donor relationships across multiple organisations and geographies
• Proven experience managing convening activities and events
• Practical experience in e-marketing production/coordination and digital communications
• Excellent writing skills, and proven ability to summarise technical research in clear, compelling language
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and project management skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collegiately with researchers, helping to shape research communications for target audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at high levels of seniority and from different cultures
• Experience of managing relationships with external agencies and freelancers
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to quickly pick up new softwares and communications tools
• Excellent IT and data management skills, including Microsoft Office

Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2020

Interview date: On a rolling basis

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

I am currently working on an exciting Communications Officer role based in Surrey, for an animal cruelty protection charity. This is a fantastic opportunity to own your own projects whilst learning from a wider team. You will get the opportunity to talk to national newspapers and quickly progress your career.

The charity is looking for an energetic, animal passionate, individual with proven experience of working within public relations to plan and deliver communications activities, with support from more senior staff.

You will be responsible for:

* Managing incoming media enquiries and acting as a press officer.
* Drafting and disseminating of press releases, as well as maintaining press lists and media coverage files.
* Preparing and contributing to case studies, speeches, articles and report.

The ideal candidate will:

* Have experience of working within public relations.
* Demonstrate creative writing skills to draft press releases, statements and blogs, website copy and social media messaging.
* Show genuine empathy and compassion for animals and support the charities objectives and purposes.
* Display excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary: £25,000- £28,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Godalming, Surrey (30 mins from Waterloo)

Please get in touch for more details, by e-mailing your CV to [email protected]

The firm closing date for applications is Friday 27th March 2020, so please get in touch now, to avoid disappointment.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Inspiring people into positive action. We know that compelling and inspirational writing can make people take pause and think about what they can do as an individual in a world that is in a climate emergency. We are seeking an individual that can translate their passion for the natural world into stories that will motivate and tell the work of us and our partners to a wide range of audiences.

If you are looking to work for a forward-thinking, solutions-based conservation organisation who is committed to protecting the world’s most biologically important and threatened habitats and have proven experience in writing/journalism, then this could be the role for you.

Summary

World Land Trust (WLT) is seeking a second writer/journalist to join their communications team and deliver engaging and creative content that will inspire new and existing supporters and capture the public interest.

Working with WLT

WLT is based in the UK and is unique within the conservation world. The Trust has grown from small beginnings, saving critically threatened forest in Belize, to become an internationally respected conservation organisation with a proven track record of more than 30 years, working with overseas conservation NGOs on the protection of threatened habitats. WLT has developed its modus operandi without losing its vision, integrity and transparency. You will be passionate about the natural world and be expected to align with the ethos and vision of WLT and become fluent in WLT’s work and its projects early on.

What you’ll be doing

The Communications Officer will actively support the Communications Manager and wider team in producing creative content; writing, editing and updating content for the website and printed publications which engages our audiences; undertaking essential editorial functions; researching new stories and editing blogs. You will be working with a Videographer, drafting press releases and assisting in the co-ordination of social media activities.

Who we’re looking for

You will be an excellent communicator with a minimum of two years’ writing/journalism experience, with strong editing, copy-editing and proofreading skills. Sharing our passion about environmental issues, you will have a proven ability to write compelling copy for different audiences and be able to explain complex issues in an accessible and engaging manner.

A team player, but also confident working under your own initiative, you will be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, be able to work effectively under pressure, and prioritise your workload to meet tight deadlines.

As an employer

WLT is based in Halesworth, a charming market town on the edge of the Suffolk Heritage Coastline, in a characterful period property. As an SME employer, we can offer you a welcoming work environment, with a 35-hour working week, 33 days’ annual leave, a pension scheme, life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits.

Applications

If you’re ready to take on this challenge, please visit our website via the Apply button to see the full Job Description and Person Specification along with application details.

To apply, please send a full CV, which must be accompanied by a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and no more than one piece of work that you are most proud of. You should also include a short piece (no more than 300 words) on one of the following topics, including an eye-catching heading and strapline:

1. why do you think it is important to raise awareness of the climate emergency?
2. what is the most powerful environmental story you've heard, and why?
3. why do you think story telling is important for conservation?

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 6 April 2020.

It is expected that interviews will be held on 23 April at our offices in Halesworth, Suffolk. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview may be asked to take part in a short assessment as part of the interview process.

Please note that the closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. No agencies or advertisers please.

We are now recruiting for amazing people who want to join our team and are driven to help change young lives.

Communications, Participation & Campaigns Officer
Hours: 15 hours per week
Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme in place
Contract: Fixed Term for 3 years
Probationary Period: 6 Months
Accountable to: PR & Communications Coordinator
Place of work: Osney Mead, Oxford 
Salary: £21,166 (NJC SCP 11 - 18) per annum, pro rata

About Oxfordshire Mind 
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support; in total over 20,000 people in Oxfordshire access our services each year. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever.

Our work includes:

• The Transitional Supported Housing Recovery Service (part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership).
• The TalkingSpace Plus psychological therapy service in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
• The Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, which is part of both the TalkingSpace Plus and Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships and includes:
  • Five Wellbeing Centres throughout the county
  • Public Wellbeing & Information Services
  • Physical Activity and Wellbeing
  • Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service
  • Volunteering and Peer Support Opportunities
  • Raising awareness and campaigning activity.
• We employ over 100 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county.

Job Purpose 
The Communication, Participation & Campaigns Officer is a key member of the team delivering the innovative Mental Wealth Academy in partnership with other third sector organisations across Oxfordshire. The Communication, Participation & Campaigns Officer will ensure the partnership communicates effectively with young people, their families, carers and professionals. The post-holder is responsible for ensuring excellent communication by working with young people in a co productive approach.

Responsibilities

• Utilising a co productive approach working with young people to create meaningful and engaging content to campaign and promote services
• Utilising a co productive approach working with young people to create meaningful and engaging content to campaign and promote services
• Coordinating effective and consistent external communication for the partnership
• Developing the project’s online presence through social media and other relevant channels
• Creating publicity that is of a high quality and communicates an effective and positive message
• Using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Premiere Pro to edit the full suite of social media content, including but not limited to, video, social media graphics, print work (including leaflets, posters, and brochures) GIFs and animations
• Competently use communication platforms for business use, including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Bitly
• Developing integrated marketing campaigns and overseeing the distribution of publicity materials
• Produce ‘grab bags of communications’ for all partners to share on social media
• Producing monthly communication reports
• Attending events, as when required, to capture content for social media quality
• Liaising with the Oxfordshire Mind PR & Communications Coordinator to ensure that all publicity material meets guidelines
• Providing regular high-quality reports to the PR & Communications Officer and wider partnership
• Monitoring partnership social media platforms for trends, key messages and campaigns

Project Profile 
Launching in Autumn 2019, the Mental Wealth Academy is an innovative new project supporting 18-25 year olds affected by life-changing events, who are falling through gaps created by transition pathways from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health services.

Furthermore, as part of this innovative project, families will be supported to enable them to work with their children and young people to recover from mental health issues following a life changing event.

In partnership with Response, Ark T, Synolos, Trax, RAW, Oxfordshire Youth, SOFEA and BYHP, the Oxfordshire Mind Transitional Wellbeing Practitioner and Participation & Campaigns Worker will be at the heart of this pioneering new mental health service for young people.

The Mental Wealth Academy Model will be characterised by an aspirational, coproductive, asset-based approach with the aim of reducing health inequalities, increasing resilience and improving life chances.

The project will expand the third sector's reach and impact through a proactive and preventative programme consisting of training, peer mentorship and direct intervention.

Closing Date: 15th April 2020
Interview Date: To be confirmed, with the possibility of Skype interviews.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website. There you can complete your application for this position. 

CV’s will not be accepted.

Oxfordshire Mind is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunity and diversity.

We are a Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.

Are you a communications or marketing professional that is passionate about environmental, social and community issues?

If so, we’d like to hear from you. We're recruiting a Communications & PR Officer to join our busy Marketing and Communications Team.

Ideally you will have a minimum of two years of experience in a similar role and experience in the charity, public or private sector.

Communications & PR Officer
Location: Flexible working across all Groundwork London offices, in Waterloo, Hackney & Islington
Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term
Salary: circa £23,000
37.5 hours per week

We are looking for:

• Strong interpersonal and project management skills and ability to lead on a set of projects
• Experience writing and delivering communications plans
• Ability to identify and communicate compelling stories to target audiences through a variety of mediums. You’ll be required to build relationships with and pitch stories to journalists, project partners and other stakeholders regularly.
• Ability to produce digital and print marketing material
• Strong copywriting skills
• Experience in events management is desirable
• Graphic design skills using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is desirable
• Driven, a quick learner and able to work independently at times and manage your workload around tight deadlines. 
• Commitment to helping London’s vulnerable communities through environmental and social programmes.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Thursday 26 March 2020
Interview Date: 1 April 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application form.

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.

Are you passionate about using communications to make a big difference? Would you relish the chance to work with young prison-leavers to create content for a small, impactful organisation rooted in East London? Then join Switchback as our Comms Officer & Content Creator and you could soon be accelerating our profile as a leading resettlement charity and driving change for prison-leavers across the justice system.

We’re looking for a creative self-starter with brilliant writing skills keen to get stuck into all aspect of comms at a dynamic charity delivering big impact in London. This is not your average comms role stuck in a head office – you will be closely connected to Switchback’s transformative frontline work with some of London’s most marginalised young people.

If you love social media and can create high quality written content for different audiences, we’d like to hear from you!Please see the full job description in the PDF linked below.

About Switchback

Switchback is an award-winning charity helping young Londoners to find a way out of the justice system and build a stable, rewarding life they can be proud of. We provide intensive one-to-one support on both sides of the prison gate alongside real-work training after release, supporting 18-30 year-old men (Switchback Trainees) to make real, lasting change.

What you’ll get when you work for us:

At Switchback we offer a 35-hour week alongside 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). After two years employment, your holiday will rise year on year to 30 days. In addition to this, you can also access a holiday buy-back scheme to purchase 10 additional days of holiday. We offer flexible working, childcare vouchers and a generous maternity/paternity leave package.

Switchback has an autoenrollment pension scheme and an employer contribution of 5%. In addition to on-the-job training, you will also have access to a training budget so you can grow in your role. Other perks include an employee referral bonus of £200.

Our offices are based a stones throw from the bustling area of Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane, resulting in great choices for lunch as well as post-work drinks and shopping. We have great transport links with overhead and underground train station, Liverpool Street, 5 minutes walk away as well as London buses and other underground stations.

We really care about our team, which is why we have lunch together on Mondays, a number of fun team bonding days throughout the year and finish work at 4.00 on a Friday. Last but not least an impressive  selection of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits are always provided!

How to apply

Please make sure you read the full Job Description (pdf) linked below. To apply, click 'apply' on this page and upload your CV (2-page max) along with your 1 page (max) cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for this role with clear reference to the person specification in the Job Description.

Please note incomplete applications will not be considered.

We also encourage you to complete the recruitment analysis form which will be separated from your application and treated as confidential, a link to this form can be found on the person specification.

Switchback is committed to diversity in all that it does and wants to receive applications from every part of the communities we serve, particularly from BAME people and those who have lived experience of the criminal justice system. All appointments are made on merit.

Only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We thank you for your application but regret we do not have the resources to give feedback on every application received.

**Please note: due to Coronavirus, interviews and starting date for this role may be subject to delay**

We have an exciting opportunity in the Asda Foundation for an Impact and Communications Advisor. As the Impact and Communications Advisor, you will be responsible for creating a framework to measure, monitor, evaluate and understand the impact the Asda Foundation has on transforming communities and improving lives and the channels of communication we use to support and engage colleagues and the wider community.

The Asda Foundation is an incorporated charity, with its own board of trustees, through grant giving and charitable initiatives the Foundation plays a pivotal role in supporting communities across the UK.  

What you’ll be responsible for:

You will be responsible for developing and implementing a new social impact and evaluation framework to enable the Asda Foundation to capture baselines and outputs to measure how we transform communities and improve lives. Working with the Foundation you will implementing the tools and systems to ensure evidence and data is collected to produce a powerful annual impact report.

Developing a communications plan for customers and colleagues to story tell the work of the Asda Foundation will be a key requirement in the role. Working with store Community Champions and the Media Relations team to produce compelling content to increase understanding and celebrate the community engagement Asda is involved in.

You will also be responsible for stakeholder relationships across Asda and particularly with stores, ensuring consistent grant making decisions are made and helping to lead the team with training and development. 

About you:

As the Asda Foundation Impact and Communications Advisor, we require a proactive individual with good attention to detail and a passion for demonstrating positive charitable impact. You will have experience of developing and implementing social impact and evaluation frameworks as well as creating and providing compressive reports and analysis to senior stakeholders. It’s also important that you can project manage, bring stakeholders together, drive change and bring people on a journey.

Your benefits:

You’ll receive an excellent benefits package which includes colleague discount off your shopping, share save scheme, free parking, competitive pension and discount off selected gyms.  We also like to share our success; after all you made it happen, so every eligible colleague is also part of the Asda bonus scheme.  The development opportunities are endless and we’ll support you every step of the way

FoodCycle are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate marketing professional to raise awareness of our weekly, community dining meals for those that are hungry and lonely, as well as helping to recruit new volunteers and provide support to our incredible team of existing volunteers.

For the last 10 years, FoodCycle has been taking surplus food and turning it in to three-course meals for those that are most vulnerable (homeless, elderly and low income families).  It is an exciting time to join the charity as we expand in to new regions, save more food, develop new corporate partnerships and ultimately build stronger communities across the country.

You'll be working as part of a small but extremely passionate team.  You'll need to be a self-starter and comfortable with a wide range of responsibilities including, social media, design, writing enewsletters, CRM management (Salesforce), supporting fundraising campaigns, website updates, supporting volunteers, writing up case studies.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Head of Marketing with the execution of the marketing and communications strategy
• Creating and scheduling content for national and regional social media channels
• Recruiting, training and managing a national team of social media/communications volunteers
• Creating leaflets, posters and graphics for Projects, fundraising campaigns or any other marketing activity
• Writing and creating content for monthly newsletters for supporters, volunteers and donors
• Write monthly blog posts in line with the content plan, targeting FoodCycle’s various audiences
• Using our CRM system (Salesforce) to create and send out volunteer emails, generate reports and dashboards and put together project plans
• Managing the quarterly volunteer reward scheme
• Support the fundraising team with campaigns and corporate communications 
• Creating monthly reports
• Keeping the website up to date
• Supporting the Head of Marketing with national and regional press opportunities
• Visiting Projects to sensitively invite guests and volunteers to share their stories

Flexible working: We love flexible working! You will be on a flexible working contract, which means that you get to plan your starting and finishing times

Team working: We are a small but great team – super supportive and always willing to help each other out.

Download the Job Description for more detailed information.

Do you have a background in developing and delivering internal communications? Are you looking for your next challenge?

Prospectus is seeking an aspiring professional with communications experience to engage staff and promote the work of an incredibly progressive and growing national healthcare charity internally.

Operating within the People & Organisational Development Team, the Internal Communications and Engagement Officer will succeed in helping the organisation feel inspired by their work and ensuring it is clear how they contribute. You will be a brand guardian and act across the organisation to assist teams to ensure that they celebrate their success at the right time, through the right channels.

The Internal Communications and Engagement Officer will have experience of working within communications, preferably internal communications, and have excellent copywriting skills. You'll have a strong sense of collaboration. We're a small team and so we have to work together quickly and easily to get things done. Equally, you'll be able to work independently and be self-motivated to make progress on agreed tasks. Experience with SharePoint is desirable as well as the ability to create digital assets such as photo and video.

We are seeking individuals who are confident working within the world of communications who also seek an engaging, hands on position with plenty of opportunities for development.

To register your interest and find out more about these positions, please attach your CV in Word Doc format; cover letters will be required but not at this initial stage of the application process.