HOUSING JUSTICE – MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 

Housing Justice is looking for a talented and ambitious Marketing and Communications Manager to help us make even more of an impact on homelessness in the UK. Could that be you?

Who we are

Housing Justice is an exciting charity to work for. Our vision is of a society where everyone has access to a home that truly meets their needs – and today, the work we do is needed more than ever.

We mobilise church and community groups to take action to address homelessness and housing need, serving some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You could help us do even more.

You’ll be joining Housing Justice at an exciting time. We’re in a period of growth, delivering more projects for people experiencing homelessness and mobilising more churches and communities than ever before. Our expertise and quality services are being increasingly recognised by individual donors and grant givers.

But we need to do even more to tackle homelessness in our society – that’s why we need a talented and dedicated Marketing and Communications Manager to help us articulate what we do and why donors should support us.

Could that be you? Are you the standout candidate we’re looking for?

As Marketing and Communications Manager, you will play an integral role in increasing the reach of our organisation. As the charity’s fundraiser, you will be responsible for growing our unrestricted funding – helping us deliver more life-changing work for people facing homelessness across England and Wales.

The role is office based between The Oval and Vauxhall , but you can expect flexibility around working hours and location. You’ll also have the opportunity to combine office and home working. The role is for 21 hours per week, but when these hours are worked is negotiable.

Communications Manager (Conferences and Events)

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Planning and Communications Manager, Conferences & Events
Location: London
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £31,982 to £34,925 depending on skills and experience, plus London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 2 March 2020
Interview date: w/c 9 March 2020

About the role:

The Planning and Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in delivery of the strategic objectives of the Conference and Events function, whilst working with the team to lead on the operational processes which underpin the delivery of a top-class portfolio of events, including Alzheimer’s Society Annual Conference (ASAC20). The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for event project plans, including communication management and stewardship journeys; digital marketing; delegate and data management; budget management, evaluation and reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of high performing function in the growing Marketing and Communications Directorate. Reporting to the Head of Conferences and Events, the post holder will support in the delivery of ASAC20 and other key events, which support the Society’s strategic ambitions, stimulate the dialogue about dementia and engagement in our work and mission.

About you:

We are looking for someone with experience of successful strategic management in all the operational aspects of event project planning for a varied portfolio of Conferences and Events, preferably with experience of working within the third sector.

This role also calls for someone with experience of relationship building and senior stakeholder management to deliver projects; excellent analytical, budgeting and reporting skills; running successful digital event campaigns and proven project management skills across multiple projects/events running simultaneously.

The post holder will have experience of delegate management, speaker management, event registration systems (eg; Cvent and Crowdcompass), finance and accounting functions and programme updates. They will have managed email marketing campaigns including copywriting and design and delivered HTML and web copy using digital marketing tools, such as DotDigital.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter and problem-solver who seeks out opportunities of benefit to the Society and our mission to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and those who care for them.

You may have experience of the following: Communications Manager, Comms Manager, Conferences, Events, Events Manager, PR, Marketing Manager, Communications Officer, Marketing, Health, Social Care, Third Sector, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit, Health and Social Care, Mental Health etc.

What the job involves

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established External Relations team. As the Media and Communications Manager, you will support the Head of External Relations, deputising as appropriate, in leading the team to convey the key messages about prostate cancer and Prostate Cancer UK’s core objectives persuasively and coherently to the media, public and supporters.

You will raise the profile of the cause and the charity, managing the activity of the charity’s Media Relations Office and protecting the organisation’s principles and reputation. The impactful media moments that you deliver inspire action from a range of audiences to drive positive change as we strive to stop prostate cancer being a killer.

What we want from you

You will be an expert in leading communications projects to inspire action and drive change, as well as hold a track record of generating media coverage to deliver messages to a range of audiences. You also have specialist knowledge and/or qualification in media relations, have a can-do attitude coupled with excellent organisational skills and line management experience, who helps others achieve their full potential and embodies our ‘Men, we are with you’ philosophy.

Why work for us?

We’re here to stop prostate cancer killing men and damaging bodies and lives. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance and a season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

Communications Manager
Cardiff, UK

About Us

United Purpose is a movement of people and organisations that strive to end poverty and inequality across the globe. We are a leader in community-led development and grassroots innovation and for over 40 years we have worked with frontline activists, community organisations and individuals to support people to gain control over their own lives.

We are now looking for a Communications Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £27,000 - £31,000 DOE
- Pension (6% contribution)
- 25 days’ holiday plus three day Christmas shutdown
- Support the success of worthy causes for two charity brands

If you have experience of managing social media and website content, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of our internal and external communications and help raise the profile of our dynamic charity.

We want the public to share our vision of a world where justice, dignity and respect prevail for all - that’s where you come in, using your skill set to ensure the future recognition of our brand.

So, if you want to ensure that our 500+ colleagues feel that they are part of one global, united organisation, while making a real change around the world, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Communications Manager, you will focus on developing and delivering our communications strategy, increasing brand recognition and raising our profile.

You will oversee all communications, both internal and external, producing an array of marketing materials, fundraising collateral and publications.

Your role will also involve:

- Raising our profile within the international development sector and across the UK and Wales
- Approving content for all social channels
- Overseeing website content, ensuring that all content is on brand
- Implementing a new internal communications plan
- Sourcing, writing, commissioning and editing case studies and leadership staff blogs
- Producing monthly video updates for all staff

About You

To join us as a Communications Manager, you will need:

- Strong experience of managing social media and website content
- The proven ability to shape and deliver a communications strategy in an ambitious organisation
- The proven ability to develop relationships with journalists and secure media coverage
- The ability to provide effective leadership, advice and guidance to all levels of staff
- Enthusiasm to support our income-generating strategies and an entrepreneurial, go-getting mindset

Ideally, you will have knowledge and an understanding of international development, but this is not essential. Knowledge of the communications and political context of Wales would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Communications and Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Brand Development Manager, Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, Social Media Marketing Manager, or Digital Marketing Manager.

The closing date for this role is the 28th February 2020.

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So, if you’re looking to take on a rewarding contract as a Communications Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 35 hours per week

About Tempo

Tempo is a rapidly-growing social enterprise with huge ambition. Our work builds strong, resilient communities and gives people the tools to make real, lasting changes in their lives.

Tempo works to enable more people to volunteer in their communities, because giving your time and feeling valued improves health, happiness and future prospects. We do this with Time Credits, one of the world’s largest time-based community currencies. People earn Time Credits when they give their time and spend them on a wide range of activities they choose. Over 56,000 people have earned over 900,000 Time Credits so far, and we partner with over 1500 community organisations, public services and businesses.

Tempo are on a journey to becoming a nationwide organisation, enabling people from any community to get involved in Time Credits, share their talents and access new opportunities. We’ve just reached an epic milestone of 1 million Time Credits earned since Tempo started out in the Welsh Valleys in 2008.  By 2023, we aim to have reached 250,000 people across England and Wales and see 2.5m Time Credits earned and spent.

About You

We are looking for a key individual to join us on our journey and grow our impact and reach.  This is an exciting and challenging role for a professional with significant experience in both marketing strategy and implementation and with the drive to shape the future of Tempo’s communications.

The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective marketing and campaign strategies. A team player, you are comfortable working on a social media account or writing copy, alongside contributing to strategic discussions and developing campaigns. You need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, and have a track record of achievement within a similar role.

You will drive and coordinate communications across the organisation in order to raise our profile with key audiences and support the organisational scaling strategy. You will work closely with others to develop our communications and marketing strategy and content; manage key communications channels including our website, newsletters and social media; and coordinate with network teams to generate content and quality assure communications across the organisation.

You will be able to communicate effectively about the work of Tempo, build relationships quickly and work collaboratively with a range of team members to achieve a goal. You are target driven, with the ability to stay on top of a varied and demanding workload.

You are passionate about developing communities and about creating positive, lasting societal change. This role would suit someone looking to move from corporate communications and marketing into the charity sector or someone already working in the sector and seeking a new challenge.

It's a great time to join us. We're part-way through a journey towards being a more effective and more relevant students' union which truly represents and supports our hyper-diverse membership.

The marketing and communications manager is new. You will be responsible for the operational aspects of the Union’s marketing and communications work, seeking to publicise the Union’s activities and services and to increase engagement and participation in those activities and services. The postholder will also generate commercial revenue through advertising, media sales, experiences and other new markets.

The successful candidate will have a background in developing and implementing marketing and communications plans. Experience of membership, not-for-profit or similar organisations would be useful, but this isn’t essential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff are transforming the fortunes of thousands of young people each year. We have thirty-one centres and extension projects across the country, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

At this exciting time in our evolution we are seeking an ambitious person to become the charity’s Strategic Communications Manager. Working directly with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, this role will be at the very centre of the charity’s strategic delivery, engaging with senior colleagues in all areas of the charity’s work to plan and produce key communications materials that will ensure the charity meets its strategic goals.

This will include crafting compelling materials that communicate the charity’s key proposition, preparing proposals for funding and new partnerships, and planning events to engage current and prospective partners. You will have excellent research skills that will enable you to build a powerful case for the charity’s work both nationally and in particular regions and locations.  You will also be tuned in to current developments in education policy so that the charity can contribute effectively to public debate.

You will have an ear and eye for the stories and images that capture the need for the charity’s work and the difference it makes to people’s lives. You will also be creative and imaginative in finding new opportunities to reach key audiences with the charity’s messages, and you will be skilled in writing credible copy to the highest quality, and in planning and producing printed and on-line materials.

We are open to applicants from a range of backgrounds. You may already be in a communications, marketing, research or policy role; or you may have a background in fundraising and be looking to develop your career.  Whatever your background, you will bring a strong commitment to social justice and to IntoUniversity’s mission.

The role will be fast-paced, varied and challenging. Each day you will be contributing directly to the success of the charity and to the transformation of the lives of some of the UK’s most disadvantaged young people. Flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are all necessary for your day-to-day routine.

Please visit our website to view the full job pack and to apply online.

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is a leading independent funder supporting exceptional organisations which are building a more inclusive, creative and sustainable society in the UK. In 2019 they gave over £35m in grants to charities and social enterprises working in the arts, children and young people, sustainable food, environment and social change. They also operate a social investment fund for organisations that can deliver a social benefit along with financial return.

We are delighted to be working with the Foundation to recruit the newly developed role of Communications Manager.

This role is a part of an ambitious new strategy to be launched later in 2020 and will be responsible for developing and delivering a communications plan to help Esmée Fairbairn to:
- support organisations with brilliant ideas who are working to secure a fairer future for the next generation and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK, and
- work itself to remove barriers and secure progress in protecting the natural world, using Esmée's voice to quietly influence policy and effect change.

As part of the communications and learning team, this role will be the Foundation's eyes and ears, as well as its voice. The Communications Manager will work with staff, other funders and investors, and the organisation's Esmée funds using a range of communications tools and approaches in order to add value to, and support its strategy.

Esmée is looking for someone with direct experience of using communications or campaigning to make a change in the sectors it supports. It is particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have been involved in influencing local or national government policy, corporate practice or behaviour change.

If you are a passionate and level-headed communications professional with a track record in making a difference for the environment or social justice, Esmée would love to hear how you could support its work.

If you are interested in applying but haven't considered working in grant-making before, please do apply. We are open both to supporting learning on the job and to rearranging tasks within the team to suit the skillsets of the best applicant. We are happy to talk flexible working and we are open to job share applications for this role.

Send a Cow is a growing and dynamic international development charity providing training, and ongoing support to smallholder farmers in Africa. We give poor families and communities the hope and the means to secure their own futures from the land, in line with our vision of a confident and thriving rural Africa.

The Communications team sits at the heart of this mission. We tell the stories of our farmers, creating emotive content which inspires people to act. We act as a bridge between families in Africa and the UK (and international) public, creating relationships and understanding of the issues, challenges and opportunities which our families face. We are looking for a creative and passionate person to bring our stories to life through multi-channel and integrated campaigns.

Does this sound like you? If so we would love to hear from you. Applications close 10am Wednesday 26th February 2020 with the successful candidate starting by as soon as they are available.

Communications Manager
Little Wittenham, Abingdon
Hours: Up to full time
Term: Permanent 
Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 per annum, pro rata if less than 35 hours

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative Communications Manager with a proven track record in communication planning and delivery. This is a really exciting new role as Earth Trust is at a critical point in its organisational development and you will provide innovative and engaging communications to enable our ambitious plans. The Earth Trust Gateway Programme is transformational; it comprises capital and revenue initiatives to deliver a new, nationally relevant, demonstration model for sustainable and engaging large scale, natural, accessible green space.

We look after over 500 hectares of woodland, wetland and farmland and we need a skilled communicator who can help translate complex information and bring our stories to life for a range of audiences. This role will require a cross cutting approach to deliver organisational communication objectives whilst also developing the communications for the Gateway Programme. This is a really exciting and challenging role that will give you the opportunity to input and shape the development of this ambitious project.

Earth Trust champions accessible, natural green spaces and our mission is to give access to, and experience of, the environment through the natural green spaces and together understand what we can do to care for the planet. 

You will demonstrate excitement about the Earth Trust's strategic direction; enjoy working collaboratively as part of a dynamic team and have experience of project-based working. You will thrive on the opportunity to make a positive impact and connect supporters with the vital work of the Trust as we enter this transformative development phase.

To apply for the role of Communications Manager, please apply via the button shown.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 24th February 2020
Interviews: Wednesday 4th March 2020

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Marketing Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Media Manager, Environmental Marketing Manager, or Public Relations Manager.

Transform Reading is a network of Christian churches, organisations and individuals who have a common vision to see Reading transformed by the life, love and power of Jesus.

We are in the process of establishing this new identity having been working together as Reading Christian Network for more than 20 years, seeking to step up to the challenges of a new era through prayer, unity and mission in all its forms, in all spheres of life. 

We are linked to and learning from a growing number of towns and cities in the UK and globally where the church is coming together like never before to be a transformative presence in personal, community and civic life at all levels. See Gather Global and Movement Day online for more information about these networks.

Our strategy for the next 18 months involves a number of key strands:

• deepening and broadening our unity across as much of the spectrum of churches and social action agencies as possible through shared vision, prayer and messages

• engaging with key stakeholders (Council, Police, Business, Health agencies etc) to listen, understand and support key priorities for the town wherever we can

• providing the environment to catalyse networks of Christians called to different spheres of life - business, education, health, arts etc

• mobilising as many Christians in our area as possible towards our common vision and gather together through a strategic event in Spring 2021

• developing new communication platforms (website, social media) to support all of the above.

To support this strategy we are now seeking to engage a Content and Communications manager to :

• help shape and develop our digital communications strategy to support our aims

• produce the initial content for our embryonic website and social media platforms, with a view to launch in April 2020

• develop creative and compelling ongoing content from multiple sources to inspire, mobilise and inform our various stakeholders

• develop a database of individuals, churches and organisations to provide a marketing tool for our planned Spring 2021 event involving up to 1,000 people

Person Specification

We recognise that to be great at your role there are certain characteristics that are important. And others that enable a good fit within our existing culture

• A commitment to deadlines, able to plan and prioritise work and be accountable.

• A creative mind to develop communications ideas that lead towards strategic goals

• A natural communicator, able to make the complex simple and easy to understand.

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships based on trust

• Strong understanding of and support for the Christian ethos and aims of Transform Reading

Your Experience

• Extensive knowledge of website and social media platforms.

• Experience of providing creative web and social media content, linked to campaigns and strategic outcomes.

• Experience of working to tight deadlines.

• Experience of working with or for churches, Christian charities or networks

Working pattern

Whilst the overall contract will involve an average of 1 – 2 days per week, the role will require flexibility in working patterns, with some key tasks needing to be completed during February/March in order to launch Transform Reading in early April.

Thereafter the pattern of work may ebb and flow in bursts of activity rather than necessarily set days/times each week. This can be the subject of discussion, with the aim of achieving agreed outcomes within the overall plan and timescales.

Location

Some work will need to be based in and around Reading in order to meet key contacts and develop effective relationships, but other components can be carried out remotely

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity that plays a unique and respected national role in hen welfare. With our first ground-breaking and innovative hen welfare and education centre scheduled to open in the spring of this year, you will be joining the charity at a pivotal moment in its journey.

The successful candidate will come with a proven track record of success and take responsibility for all marketing and communications activities across the Charity. This is a role with national scope, working as part of a successful and talented Fundraising, Communications and Marketing team.

You will be joining a friendly team with a huge passion for animal welfare, based in a stunning mid-Devon location.

As Strategic Communications Manager at St John Ambulance, you will play a key role in supporting the realisation of the vision of our Charity. You will be responsible for understanding and interpreting the environment in which we operate, focusing on the health, charity and youth sectors.

About the Role

As Strategic Communications Manager at St John Ambulance, you will play a key role in supporting the realisation of the vision of our Charity. You will be responsible for understanding and interpreting the environment in which we operate, focusing on the health, charity and youth sectors.

As Strategic Communications Manager, you will be integral to the creation of relevant and powerful narratives and messages enabling the repositioning of St John correctly and allowing us not only to be responsive to major social, political, economic and environmental changes, but to be an influencer, add commentary and be an advocate of positive change.

Through establishing excellent working relationships with stakeholders and networking this in a proactive and largely external-facing role responsible for intelligence gathering and identifying opportunities for St John to further our people, client, stakeholder and supporter engagement in our vision and services.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

To be successful in the role Strategic Communications Manager at SJA, you will have previous experience working in a communication focused role and expertise in devising impactful and innovative communications strategies. You will be able to demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills and have a track record in advising at a senior level on complex, high profile issues management and crisis situations.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: 4th March 2020

Application Review Date: 12th February 2020

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

Research Communications Manager

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Research Communications Manager
Location: London
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £41,585 to £46,725 depending on skills and experience + London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 27 February 2020
Interview date: w/c 9 March 2020

About the role:

The Research Communications Manager will lead on developing and delivering a communications strategy to promote the research activity of Alzheimer’s Society to a wide range of lay and professional audiences including people affected by dementia. Leading a busy research communications team, you will use your understanding of biomedical science and a keen eye for a good story to develop a sustained presence of strong research content across all our communications channels. You will develop and maintain key messages and communications plans to ensure that research is well represented in the organisational strategic communications. Many of our research programmes are delivered in partnership, and a key part of the role is to be able to work collaboratively both internally and externally to ensure joint communications deliver a strong message for Alzheimer’s Society.

Dementia remains a very popular topic in the press. You will play a key role in maintaining the Society’s reputation as an expert voice when it comes to dementia research. You will ensure the research communications team is trained and able to support research media work by developing and signing off press statements for national circulation and writing articles for trade press. With media training you will act as a spokesperson on research topics in print and broadcast interviews.

About you:

We’re looking for someone uniquely skilled in understanding complex science and working across wide a wide range of stakeholders to deliver impactful communications for our different audiences. You will be experienced in leading and supporting others to bring the best out of a high-performing team.

You may have experience of the following: Research Communications Manager, Communications Manager, Biomedical Sciences, Dementia, Strategic Communication, Senior Communications Officer, Charity, Third Sector, Not for Profit, etc.