Are you experienced in a senior internal communications role?  Are you able to think strategically to develop an annual plan that aligns with organisational priorities?

We are recruiting for an Internal Communications Manager to oversee and enable excellent internal communications for Dogs Trust, ensuring all channels are fully utilised, and our network of staff across the country feel informed and engaged.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Communications and Digital plays a central role at Dogs Trust. We help people know, love and understand the charity and take action to support the charity’s work. We use our understanding of Dogs Trust and audience need to produce impactful and creative on-brand communications, liaising with the media and celebrities, and engaging directly with our supporters. We also play a crucial role in evolving the digital supporter experience and use our internal communications expertise to communicate key messages to employees across Dogs Trust.

In this role you will be required to work with key stakeholders to develop an internal communications plan to ensure our workforce is informed and engaged using audience insight, as well as continuing to develop and improve the charity’s reporting processes, using feedback from staff across the organisation.

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience in a senior internal communications role, with a track record of developing and running successful internal communications campaigns for large, complex organisations.  You will have experience in stakeholder management, and the ability to work with and influence a variety of different people at different levels, both in person and remotely.

In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.   

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button.  Our application process requires you to submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Are you passionate about arts and culture and have an understanding of Muslim communities in the UK? We are seeking a creative, established and solution-based individual to join our small and energetic team. If you have demonstrable experience as a communications professional in an art or related field, then we’d love to hear from you.

Amal is a programme of the Saïd Foundation making grants in the UK in support of a rich diversity of arts projects and activities, including storytelling, visual arts, theatre, poetry, film, music and dance.

This role will manage the delivery of Amal’s communications strategy to better engage key stakeholders and develop creative ideas to raise the profile of Amal’s work and that of its partners. This role will ensure consistency of branding and communication, as well as overseeing the design of all promotional materials.

The successful candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders. Website competence and social media management experience and fluency in Adobe Suite (particularly Photoshop and InDesign) as well as the full Microsoft Office Suite are essential for this role, as is the ability to implement successful marketing strategies across the board. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of audiences, marketing-solutions and strong analytical skills.

For the job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit our website.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 21 November with interviews expected on 3 December.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Two-year fixed term post with a possibility of extension; six month probationary period.

Marketing and Communications Manager

London – 137 Shepherdess Walk

£35,000

Business in the Community is the oldest and largest business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. We were created nearly 40 years ago by HRH The Prince of Wales to champion responsible business. 

We inspire, engage and challenge members, mobilising that collective strength as a force for good in society to:

• Create a skilled, inclusive workforce today and for the future

• Build thriving communities in which to live and work

• Innovate to repair and sustain our planet

Today, we have a vibrant membership of hundreds of businesses, large and small, connected by the conviction that their success is inextricably linked to society’s prosperity.

We are looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager who will have demonstrated marketing communications experience, in addition to outstanding written and verbal communication skills with basic proofreading knowledge.

Enthusiastic, creative, process-driven and organised, this person will have substantial experience of providing compelling and accurate content for social media campaigns and integrated marketing activity, always keeping the target audience at the centre of everything we do.

Strong Microsoft Office-based skills, backed up by a real interest in BITC’s focus areas will be essential for this role.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for you to grow, work collaboratively with fantastic colleagues and make a real difference. If you like the sound of what we do and want a challenge, please apply.

To view the full job description and person specification please go to our website.

A short proofreading exercise will be conducted 15 minutes before the interview begins.

Closing date: 20 November 2019 at 23.30

We have a simple application process but please be aware that to be considered you must submit both CV and cover letter.

Interviews to take place on the week commencing 25 November 2019

Music, it’s in our DNA. And as the largest music therapy charity in the UK, at Nordoff Robbins we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability.

We want to recruit an engaging and passionate Marketing and Communications Manager to help us tell the story of the amazing work we do so we can benefit more people, grow our supporter base and generate more funding.

The post holder will be part of the marketing and communications team who are responsible for all PR, digital, marketing, campaigns, public affairs and internal communications activity for the charity. In particular the role will oversee use of our brand, create marketing collateral for a range of audiences and develop proactive awareness-raising campaigns.  You will need to work with colleagues across the organisation as well as manage a range of external partners. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.

DESIGNATION                             Marketing and Communications Manager

HOURS                                           36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)

SALARY                                           NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) & 5% pension contribution 

LOCATION                                     Registered Office, Warrington

RESPONSIBLE TO                       Head of Marketing and Communications

ACCOUNTABLE FOR                   Some staff and volunteer supervision

PURPOSE OF POST

The post holder will report to and the Head of Marketing and Communications, helping to champion and manage the PAPYRUS brand and supporting the delivery of our projects and services through developing engaging and targeted content. They will oversee the day-to-day activities whilst developing, inspiring and motivating the Marketing and Communications Team.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Head of Marketing and Communications; Marketing and Communications Team; CEO; Staff and Volunteers; PAPYRUS members and supporters; Press Officer.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in implementing the Marketing and Communications Strategy for PAPYRUS
• Supervise and support the Marketing and Communications Team to ensure they are able to conduct their day to day activities
• Proactively search for, curate and share content from appropriate third parties and monitor news and developments within mental health and suicide prevention
• Oversee the tracking of our reach and engagement using insight and analytics tools, including Meltwater, reporting regularly to the Head of Marketing and Communications
• Lead on the management of the charity’s google AdWords account and support Marketing and Communications Officers in the delivery of campaigns, budgets and keyword research
• Report on outcomes from monthly activities including impression share, quality score and other account metrics
• Collate and maintain calendar of key awareness dates whilst considering potential campaigns and activities around key dates and themes;
• Oversee requests from other teams for newsletters, design needs and other communications support and ensure this are monitored for consistency and are in line with our charity’s objectives and messages;
• Provide communications support to other teams within PAPYRUS as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Press Office

• Support Press Officer in the management of general press enquiries;
• Identify opportunities to widen our reach and engage with new audiences including industry specific publications;
• Support Press Officer in ‘creating the news’ by understanding key developments and activities within PAPYRUS and championing the work of the charity;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists and other media outlets and contacts.

Assist with brand management and design

• Overseeing requests from supporters to use our logo to ensure this meets our brand guidance and challenging incorrect use of our assets;
• Support Marketing and Communications Officers in the design of PAPYRUS and managing workload through the use of a design schedule;
• Maintain and update in-house branding and collateral, our image library, stock photography, templates and presentations.

Support with the maintenance of our website and content management

• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in regularly updating the website with new content or features through the content management system, liaising with web providers where necessary;
• Create comprehensive reports showing the performance of the website, demographic of users, identifying pages that are underperforming and suggesting improvements where needed.

Engage with and support members and stakeholders when required.

Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.

Understand your duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

CONFIDENTIALITY

It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

BASIC PRINCIPLES

The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

QUALIFICATIONS

See Person Specification

Location: Oxford, UK
Department: Communications
Reports to: Senior Communications Manager - Public Audiences
Direct reports: None
Salary: CIRCA £32,000 per annum, gross
Contract: Open ended 
Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week, Monday-Friday) 
Deadline for application: 24 November 2019
Interviews: 10 December 2019

OVERVIEW

This is an exciting time to join Earthwatch Europe as we implement an ambitious and impact-driven new strategy, and take an innovative and evidence-based approach to our external communications. We are looking for a passionate and creative individual to join our communications team, managing a number of key communications outputs for our public audiences.

Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager - Public Audiences, the Communications Manager will develop and implement communications activity to support the objectives of our primary public engagement offerings (FreshWater Watch, Naturehood and Plastic Rivers). You will need to reach out to our key public audiences for those projects across a range of channels, including PR, printed materials, and video, digital and social media content.

You will be responsible for communicating the Earthwatch brand, key messaging and impact through a number of core brand outputs, including the ‘Get involved’ section of the Earthwatch Europe website and printed publications, and coordinating multi-channel communications campaigns at key points in the year. You will also play an active role in the communications team’s work to embed communications best-practice across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach and proven experience within a communications and marketing role, including press relations, and managing websites, blogs and social media. You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and experience of using analytics tools to evaluate and report on the impact of your work.

Earthwatch is an international environmental NGO. Our mission is to empower people to save our planet. We do this by creating knowledge and inspiring action through hands-on science and environmental engagement. We address big environmental challenges by working together with individuals, communities and organisations. We aim to create a global community that values and nurtures a sustainable planet.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Role purpose:

To increase the reach and impact of Earthwatch Europe through the delivery of high-quality marketing and communications outputs, with specific responsibility for a number of core brand outputs and flagship public engagement offerings.

Key deliverables:

To act as communications lead on key Earthwatch projects:

• Develop and deliver creative communications plans and approaches for our primary public engagement offerings (FreshWater Watch, Naturehood and Plastic Rivers)
• Produce communications content to raise the profile of our public offerings across a range of channels, including PR, printed materials, and video, digital and social media content
• Take an audience-first approach, basing plans and recommendations on our understanding of key audience segments
• Liaise with the Senior Communications Managers to maximise impact and ensure plans align with the public/corporate communications strategies 

Development of strategic communications outputs in line with the Earthwatch brand and key messaging:

• Work as communications lead for the ‘Get involved’ section of the Earthwatch Europe website, developing and editing content to ensure clarity and impact
• Coordinate a number of multi-channel communications campaigns across the year, working closely with the Communications Coodinator and Supporter Development Manager to plan, develop and deliver content in line with agreed objectives
• Manage the production of Earthwatch’s core publications and marketing materials, liaising with colleagues to source, develop and edit content
• Provide strategic oversight for Earthwatch events and support their communications needs by producing merchandise, signage and other agreed assets
• Coordinate (and in some cases manage) the work of external design, video and print agencies

To support the communications team to embed communications best-practice and empower colleagues to deliver some communications activity:

• Manage the development of the communications toolkit and share new tools with colleagues across Earthwatch
• Coordinate the programme of communications induction training for new starters
• Act as a brand guardian to ensure that all external communications are consistent with the Earthwatch brand guidelines, key messaging and operating principles
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of your communications projects and contribute to reporting against the communications team’s KPIs

REQUIREMENTS

Personal Specification:

Essential:

• Proven experience within a communications and marketing role, including press relations, websites, blogs and social media management
• Proven ability to manage and deliver communications plans, working with direct and indirect teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships and manage collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of copywriting and editing
• A creative, hands-on and agile approach
• Results-driven, organised and tenacious, with excellent attention to detail, prioritisation and time management
• Experience of using analytics tools to evaluate and report on the impact of your work
• Commitment to the mission and values of Earthwatch

Desirable:

• Experience of the environmental and/or charity sector 

The above list of job deliverables is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post

Can you help give a voice to some of London's most socially disadvantaged and excluded people?

Single Homeless Project (SHP) are looking for a confident and creative communications professional to play a key role in bringing about local and national change by influencing service provision in areas such as homelessness, physical and mental health, substance use and domestic violence.

Fulfilling Lives Islington and Camden (FLIC) is an eight year national Lottery Community Fund programme working in Camden and Islington. FLIC is part of a national 'Fulfilling Lives' programme and is one of twelve England-wide projects with the strategic goal of ensuring that people experiencing multiple disadvantage, including homelessness, substance use and mental health issues, receive appropriate, effective and coordinated support. Much of the work consists of testing new approaches and using learning to bring about both local and national change.

We are delighted to be working with Single Homeless Project to recruit the newly created role of Communications Manager to help them drive forwards their influencing work. They need someone who is passionate, creative, strategic and who can use their excellent Communications skills to really make a difference.

You will:

- Develop and manage delivery of the Fulfilling Lives Islington & Camden (FLIC) Communications Strategy

- Raise the profile of FLIC's work and engage key stakeholders to take action to improve services for people experiencing multiple disadvantage.

- Disseminate learning from the project utilising the full communications mix, via engaging and credible key messages that reflect FLIC's ethos and strategy, in order to influence a wide range of partners and relevant stakeholders at both local and national level.

- Develop creative and engaging resources and materials, in print, online and via multimedia, with a strong emphasis on user voice.

- Write and edit accurate, fluent and engaging copy for use across a range of communications channels, including website, social media, publications, press releases and newsletters/bulletins.
- Lead on the organisation, promotion and delivery of key events such as learning events and conferences.

This person will also maintain and develop the FLIC website to ensure that content is up to date, that the site conveys the key strategic messages of the project and that a comprehensive suite of learning resources is readily available.

If you feel you fit the bill and have the necessary skills and experience, please get in touch!

Communications Manager

Grade: 5.1

Salary: £25,881

Hours: Full time 35 hours a week

Solent Students’ Union has an exciting opportunity for a professional, passionate and enthusiastic communications professional to join our team. As our Communications Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high quality communications and marketing across all physical sites and online channels in order to increase student awareness of and engagement with the Students’ Union activities and services.

This is an ideal first management position and the successful candidate will have experience of:

• innovation in communications;
• creating engaging and targeted communications for specific groups;
• leading successful marketing campaigns, including planning, delivery and evaluation;
• managing and developing a website with associated software;
• working on multiple projects simultaneously, often with competing deadlines;
• using, collecting and analysing data effectively.

The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, a good understanding of GDPR in relation to marketing and a record of inspiring, motivating and driving teams with a diverse range of skills to reach targets.  You must demonstrate skills across a diverse range of communication mediums and have a passion for working in a democratic, student led and constantly changing environment.
If you feel you have the skills knowledge and experience to join the team as our next Communications Manager we would love to hear from you.

Further Information

For further information or an informal discussion on this post please contact Lorna Reavley, Chief Executive 

Application

Closing Date:  2 December at midnight

Interview Date:  9 December 2019   

TPP are currently partnering with a fantastic international charity who are looking for an interim communications manager to join their team for circa four months. This role will have you working closely with their fundraising and communications team with some line management. A broad and balanced role that will cover all communication methods including PR and digital being a key focus. Alongside the external communications you will also oversee the internal marketing and be involved in the implementation of their current 5-year strategy.

The ideal candidate will be;

• A communications expert
• Experienced in online/digital media and PR
• Confident with line managing a team of 2
• Confident in writing communication strategies
• IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE

Please e-mail your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number - Ref: J72355QC - in the subject line.

It's a challenging but very exciting time to join UEL Students' Union. 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. After a restructuring exercise, we're hiring staff for five new posts.

The marketing and communications manager 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 candidates will have a background in developing and implementing marketing and communications plans. This will preferably be in a membership, not-for-profit or other similar organisation, but this isn't essential.

Do you want to make a difference in Birmingham?

Are you passionate about helping Birmingham citizens by tackling inequality in the health and social care system?  With the start of our new contract and changes in health and social care, this is an exciting time to join Healthwatch Birmingham. If you are innovative, creative and self-motivated, this exciting opportunity could be for you?

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We are currently recruiting the following roles:

Marketing and Communications Manager

£29,636 - £34,788 per annum (SCP 2019 23 – 27)
35 Hours per week
Based at Cobalt Square, 83 Hagley Road, Birmingham. B16 8QG

This exciting new role will be responsible for growing our reach into the communities of Birmingham by developing innovative ways to engage the public. As Marketing and Communications Manager, you will help raise the profile of Healthwatch Birmingham through the local press and media, ensuring coverage celebrates our success and encourages more citizens to leave their feedback with us. You will lead on the development of a marketing and communications strategy to continuously promote the range of ways citizens can engage and be involved with our services, as well as work across all projects to ensure they have clear communication plans built-in. Showing leadership you will be responsible for developing our rolling programme of communications to increase the reach of our work, producing creative and innovative ways to engage the diverse populations of Birmingham.

The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience in Marketing and Communications leadership and management, with a proven ability to increase reach and brand awareness with the public and key stakeholders. With superb copywriting and design skills for online and paper-based literature, you will be highly competent with WordPress, Adobe InDesign and other design and communication tools to produce high-quality website, social media and marketing collateral content.

You will have an excellent understanding of brand and in particular of how this translates into a brand tone of voice, and proven ability to develop social media to build a brand as well as excellent people skills with the ability to develop trust and respect.

Closing date: Monday 18th November (10 am)

Interview date Thursday 28th November

Previous applicants need not apply. 

BVSC is currently coordinating the recruitment on behalf of Healthwatch Birmingham

Unique opportunity to set-up and develop a brand-new Marketing and Communications function

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to join us as Marketing and Communications Manager. Reporting directly to the CEO, in this brand new position you will lead on the strategic development and practical implementation of an integrated Marketing and Communications strategy for Future Academies as well as the Future Charity and other associated brands.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to be part of something special, developing and supporting our MAT and playing a significant role in delivering our stakeholder engagement strategy, brand management, internal and digital engagement, internal communications, media relations and crisis communications.

This position is both strategic and hands-on. The successful candidate will need to utilise their extensive specialist skills and expertise to lead the direction of marketing and communications across the trust, implementing innovative and creative strategies to raise the profile of the organisation and make a notable impact on areas such as staff and student recruitment.

The Organisation

Future Academies was established to improve the life chances of children through an education that is built on the importance of knowledge-rich teaching by subject experts and of raising the aspirations of all. We are committed to helping young people succeed and overcome social barriers, irrespective of background or starting point, through our inclusive ethos founded on knowledge, aspiration and respect.

Our family of schools has built a reputation for achieving the highest standards for all our pupils. We currently have seven academies: three primaries and four secondaries, spread across Westminster, Hammersmith and Hertfordshire. The Pimlico-London SCITT, judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and ranked first in London and third in the country in the Good Teacher Training Guide 2017, continues to develop exceptional teachers who go on to excel in our academies and beyond.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work across a diverse partnership of schools.
• A commitment to extensive CPD opportunities.
• A generous holiday entitlement  and pension scheme
• A Free lunch when working from our central office
• Access to a range of benefits through our employee benefit scheme  Perkbox
• The opportunity to impact the lives of approximately 4000 children across the MAT.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please download the application form and return the completed form  by 11am on Monday 2nd December.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Do you have strong brand communications experience and can commute to South Hampshire? Then read on...

Brand Communications Manager - Up to £34,000 - Hampshire

THE COMPANY
Our client offers vocational and technical qualifications in a range of service sectors. With more than 1,900 approved centres worldwide, they have an ever-expanding list of centres throughout the UK and Ireland, with a growing international presence. It's a great time to join their highly-skilled and energetic marketing team and a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop your career!

THE ROLE
The job of Brand Communications Manager will see you bring to life the brand values and purpose in a compelling and engaging way.
Using a variety of channels, you will be responsible for
- managing internal and external positioning of the brands in the UK and abroad
- planning and managing a programme of UK and international events to enhance brand experience and drive sales
-designing and delivering a suite of collateral and merchandise and an engaging and ongoing programme for internal engagement with all staff

YOU
To perform in the role of Brand Communications Manager you must have

- excellent experience as brand manager in a service-based B2B organisation
- strong experience of working on events and exhibitions
- outstanding ability to communicate and negotiate with colleagues and stakeholders

If this sounds like you, apply online NOW!

Brand Communications Manager - Up to £34,000 - Hampshire

If this role isn't what you're looking for don't worry. At Stopgap we cover all permanent and freelance marketing positions, with specialist industry sector teams. You can check out all of our roles on our website and sign up for job alerts so you're the first to know about a new opportunity . Marketing Recruitment - The Stopgap Way.

Do you have integrated marketing and communications experience? Do you have agency experience, or experience working with corporate partners? This is an amazing opportunity to work with a well-known UK charity, where you will develop integrated communications campaigns and marketing messages for one of their leading campaigns, with their corporate partnership.

Key responsibilities:

To drive awareness of the partnership to keep kids safe online, amongst key target audience (parents of 8-13s), and support their engagement and signposting into key partnership services, resources and support.

Lead the planning and delivery of marketing and PR activity including; planning and evaluating campaigns, maximising channels and utilising social media and digital communications.

Align with the development of communications, creative and campaign briefs, coordinating internal departments to achieve partnership objectives.

The ideal candidate:

You will have a proven track record in developing and delivering high quality marketing and communications activities on behalf of large, national brands.

Experience of delivering strategic marketing and communications activities with a particular focus on driving positive social impact or inspiring behaviour change.

Experience of stakeholder management, with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

This is an 18 month FTC

Starting salary £37,366

Based in London.

Please e-mail your CV to [email protected] ASAP for more details!