Digital Communications & Events Manager – 21 hours a week

Reporting to the Head of Communications and External Affairs in this exciting, newly created role, you will be central to positioning Reall as thought leaders and the ‘go to’ organisation for affordable housing in Africa and Asia to increase income, influence and impact.

We’re looking for a strategically minded, technically able, dynamic person to significantly raise our profile and showcase our pioneering work to key investors, decision makers and sector thought leaders.

We are poised to make a huge breakthrough in our sector - we need your passion, skills and drive to really deliver on our potential as disrupters and innovators on our external platforms including social, our website and prominent participation at key events.

We need a skilled manager that will drive a social media programme with sector thought leaders, investors, partners and media partners to create and share relevant content and test innovative approaches that allow us to stand out in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

The manager will put together robust processes that allow us to horizon scan strategically important events to get our experts and brand in front of important decision makers and formalise and embed a process and manage our participation from initiation to completion.

Reall are poised to make a huge step change in our external profile. This is an exciting role. It will suit someone who is hungry to make their mark and make a difference.

This role will be based in Coventry, with the possibility of occasional international travel. You will be working 21 hours per week and we are open to flexible working patterns which may suit freelancers or parents, subject to the objectives of the role being met. We are a small team of 35 who achieve big things, in a fast paced, very friendly and fun office.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital

• Manage the development and implementation of Reall’s digital strategy to position us as an innovative and attractive organisation to potential funders and investors
• Lead and grow Reall’s social media operation, using insight and expertise to devise a programme of compelling content that draws in strategic audiences, creates engagement and presents Reall positively for funding
• Take responsibility for the development and management of the Reall website, making improvements to its functionality, maximising its potential and monitoring its performance
• Lead our digital copy writing, including SEO and proactively sourcing digital outlets for our stories

Event

• Identify and shape Reall’s presence and high-level participation in strategically important sector events, conferences and awards. Ensuring Reall is front of mind for event organisers in terms of inviting Reall to speak, or participate in panels
• Project managing our participation in key sector and investor events and contribute to the development and implementation of Reall’s overall event and awards plans, ensuring the programme of events is meeting awareness and fundraising needs
• Project manage a portfolio of events and lead project teams to ensure that all participants are clear in their roles while driving the project forwards. Aspects included dealing with suppliers, planning and logistics, processing invoices, ensuring staff attendees are well briefed

Person Specification

Experience: At least three years' experience in a digital communications role with experience of creating content and managing websites, SEO and the organisational skills to run events.

Key Competencies

Essential

• Strong copywriting and verbal communication skills
• A strategic mindset with excellent execution
• Best practise understanding of the digital landscape
• Good working knowledge of web analytics, SEO, Wordpress and Adwords
• Strong organisation and project management skills to manage events

Desirable

• Experience using Photoshop, in-design and Adobe Creative Cloud to help create content for the website and social platforms

Personal Qualities:

• Great communicator
• Works well under pressure and enjoys a fast-moving environment
• Innovative and entrepreneurial
• Able to work with minimal supervision, use initiative and drive results
• Able to prioritise own workload and to see a task through from start to finish
• Culturally sensitive

Our Values:

Reall is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and clients with whom Reall engages. Reall expects all staff to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which will include criminal records for all roles and finance checks for Exec appointments.

To find out more about our mission visit our website:

Click on apply and please send a CV and a cover letter 

You don't become any less important as you get older, and yet, all over the world, people are suffering as they age, because of poverty, lack of support and ageism.

Age International, the international arm of Age UK and a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and HelpAge global network help older people living in some of the world's poorest places to have improved wellbeing and be treated with dignity.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications Officer to join Age International and take responsibility for researching, writing and supplying communications materials for the charity.

This is a varied, and interesting role requiring some international travel. If successful you will take responsibility for gathering content and producing multimedia content for digital channels, researching and writing internal communications, supporting with the production of Age International annual report and annual review, and working with fundraising colleagues to research, write and produce fundraising communications.

About you

* You will have great experience in a communications role, preferably from an international development or humanitarian sector.
* You will need to demonstrate excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
* You should have good multimedia production skills with the ability to produce innovative brand led digital content.
* You'll need to be a great multi tasker with the ability to prioritise tasks

What we offer in return

In return we can offer an excellent salary of up to £30,000 per annum and great benefits including 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, excellent pension (we contribute up to 9%), Life Assurance, Healthcare Cashback Plan, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to work scheme, flexible working and much more.

Additional Information

Age UK / Age International is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Job Description

The Head of Communications and Marketing will develop and deliver a Communications and   Marketing strategy that: delivers highly effective marketing campaigns for shows and events;   promotes the Coronation Hall as a venue for hire; champions the Coronation Hall as a social   enterprise with charitable status and a community hub; delivers excellent communications to   customer groups including audiences, artists/performers, volunteers and members; develops   new audiences across Cumbria and the Lake District and; drives tickets sales, hires and other sources of revenue.

Main Responsibilities and duties:

•Set and manage budgets and work towards income generation targets agreed with the Director.

•Develop and have oversight of a strategy which addresses the communications, marketing, public and customer relations needs of the Coronation Hall and all its functions.

•Plan and implement marketing campaigns for all shows/events at the Coronation Hall including working closely with local producers, festival organisers and hirers of the hall to deliver a package of marketing support to promote their event at the Coronation Hall.

•Be responsible for the design, production and distribution of all marketing material assets for the Coro, to include the season brochures and other associated leaflets, posters and other materials both digital and print.

•Develop, maintain and grow a paid membership scheme that offers an exciting and attractive opportunity for loyal customers to engage with and contribute to the Coronation Hall and manage all communications with the membership.

•Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to develop a regular newsletter for volunteers and establish systems for maintaining effective communication with volunteers year-round.

•Be responsible for the design, production and distribution of newsletters and direct mail outs to the Coronation Hall’s various customer groups liaising with colleagues to develop content.

•Have oversight of the development of a new Coronation Hall website and responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and development of the website ensuring that it is constantly evolving, is up to date with relevant, engaging content and is user friendly to a wide range of audiences.

•Manage and grow social media as a key element of the communications and marketing strategy that is effective in actively engaging audiences and driving sales.

•Lead on the development of a database of image and video content for use across all outlets and platforms.

•Guard and champion the Coronation Hall brand at all times, ensure it is maintained across all production and establish it as a brand that is widely recognised and valued.

•Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, act as a primary press contact for the Coronation Hall and proactively drive press coverage locally, regionally and nationally.

•Have oversight of the Coronation Hall Box Office including management responsibility of Box Office staff.

•Work closely with the Head of Programming to grow audience numbers, increase diversity within the audience and drive growth within new demographics which will be identified through regular surveying and analysis of the box office data.

•Report to the board directly on strategy development, performance and financial issues.

•Undertake other tasks as agreed with the director. 

To apply

For further details, to download a recruitment pack and apply, please follow the link to our wesbite.

Closing date: Monday 24th February

Interviews:     Monday 2nd March

• Are you a change agent who loves to create energy around new ways of working?
• Do you live, breathe and drive excellence?
• Do you flourish in a creative environment that demands innovation and collaboration?
• Do you have a proven track record in casting vision, developing strategy, delivering
• successful fundraising plans and developing brand?
• Do you love people and relentlessly strive to enable a team to reach its full potential?
• Do you have a passion for the whole mission of God throughout the world?

God may be calling you to lead Communications for BMS.

BMS World Mission is seeking to appoint a Director of Communications and Funding who will play a key leadership role in mobilising thousands of churches and individuals to pray for and financially support our work around the world.

This role is the lead external interface on BMS’ corporate communications.

This role is responsible for the way BMS is presented publicly and handles all risk and opportunities related to brand, fundraising and corporate communications in order to maintain, and build upon, BMS’ reputation and support in the UK.

This role will lead a team who:

Develop all external-facing communications in order to recruit and retain donors across a variety of audiences and channels, and build on existing church relations to encourage funding and prayer, promoting the vision and ethos of BMS.

Review and develop BMS’ messaging to ensure relationships with individuals, churches and corporates, primarily in the UK, are maximized.

This role works strategically with the Board and the Executive Director Team in the leadership of BMS World Mission and in the implementation of BMS strategic and operational plans.

If you have any questions about this role the recruitment pack provides contact details to arrange a conversation. For the full recruitment package and to download an application form, visit BMS World Mission website. 

Job outline: Communications and Fundraising Officer

Salary: Scale £26,000 - £28,750 annum
Hours: 35 hours (9-5 Monday-Friday) regular weekend and evenings as required (see Time Off in Lieu policy)
Term: Permanent
Probationary period: 3 months
Based: Chiltern Society Offices in Chesham and across the wider Chilterns
Reports to: Chief Officer
Key relationships: Other staff, Key Volunteers, General Public, External Stakeholders (Prospective Donors, Partner Organisations)
Budget responsibilities: To meet income and awareness targets within agreed annual budgets and 5-year rolling business plans.

Job purpose: 

As part of the Senior Management Team the Fundraising and Communications Officer will support the Chief Officer to deliver all aspects of fundraising, membership and income growth, and to increase the awareness of the Chiltern Society's work both internally and externally.

Our Mission: 

Campaigning - to cut overbearing development, pollution, biodiversity loss, protect our chalk streams and fight climate change. 

Conserving - Chiltern landscapes, nature recovery networks, tranquillity, heritage, footpaths and all rights of way.

Promoting - enjoyment and environmental understanding of the Chilterns and encouraging health and wellbeing.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who loves working within a small dedicated staff and volunteer teams, with strategic partners, local businesses and the general public. The role will provide an opportunity for you to further develop your existing skills in communications,     membership growth and/or charity fundraising. The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter with excellent communication and project management abilities who is confident and flexible. You will be experienced in some or all aspects of the role, loves showing initiative,     and wants to develop within a small, growing, impactful organisation which has big ambitions.

Most importantly we’re looking for someone who will fit well within our small charity staff team, who will not only be able to help grow income and membership, but will be able to work with our volunteers, and raise the profile of the organisation.

We know we’re asking a lot, and we’re probably looking for someone who shows great potential, who has some experience and who would like a stepping stone for a much larger role in the next 3-5 years.

To apply email your CV and cover letter no later than 9.00am on Friday Feb 14th

First round interviews will be on 1 Monday Feb 24th, and second round on Monday March 2nd

JOB DESCRIPTION: Communications and Fundraising Officer

Reports to: Chief Officer (CO) 
Location: Office Based, with regional travel 
Hours: 35 hours (9-5 Monday-Friday) regular weekend and evenings as required (see Time Off in Lieu policy)

It is expected that regular Saturday work will be required, with TOIL provided

Direct Reports: Events and Marketing Coordinator, Office and Events Volunteers 

Purpose: 
1. Delivery of fundraising, membership and income growth 
2. Delivery of increase awareness of the Chiltern Society work both internally and externally to all those living and working in and around the Chilterns

Budget responsibilities:

To meet income and awareness targets within agreed annual budgets and 5-year rolling business plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Income Generation

1. Working with the Chief Officer to develop and deliver a funding and earned income strategy, setting and agreeing priorities to deliver annual income targets. Review, refine and develop existing activities and seek further income sources from new programmes and partners.
2. Supporting the Chief Officer in the planning, implementation and management of income generating activities.
3. Fundraising: Planning and promotion of fundraising campaigns: Plan engaging fundraising appeals that resonate with our supporters. Promoting campaigns effectively across a multitude of communication channels to ensure maximum awareness.
4. Fundraising: Corporate Sponsorship and Giving: Help develop a strategy to generate significant and sustainable additional income streams. Helping maintain long-term relationships with key partners and businesses and help manage those relationships to help ensure future support.
5. CS Sales: Create and deliver a plan for products, managing the offer to fit with our charitable objectives.

Membership Growth

1. Create, lead, and deliver recruitment campaigns, to grow membership income above budgeted levels. Develop relationships with members to increase income, via online giving, donations, retail and legacies
2. Through community engagement and our roadshow ensure significant membership growth at events. It is envisaged the post holder will lead on our weekly roadshow and/or membership recruitment events which aim to recruit upwards of 5 members per week.

1. Chiltern Magazine and Advertising: Working with the Chief Officer, conservation team, support groups and Editor to develop the impact of the magazine and ensure brand reputation is being upheld. With the assistance of a freelance sales agent drive magazine advertising sales.

Awareness Raising & Marketing

1. Brand positioning: Working with the Chief Officer to manage all aspects of the brand management across all touch points, online, in print and across all CS sites and activities. Deliver account management of design agencies, website developer, magazine production and all other external marketing support.
2. Deliver and manage all digital marketing channels: Managing and delivery of all aspects of the website and social media, ensuring they assists awareness, membership and fundraising delivery targets.
3. Events management oversight and delivery of events programme and major flagship events to ensure that they are run and promoted successfully to delivery and support the charities awareness and income targets.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

• Customer-focused (internal and external), communications and fundraising professional - Essential
• Competent with office IT, web content management systems and all forms of social media - Essential
• Excellent written skills, with knowledge of management reporting and report writing skills - Essential
• Ability to deliver face to face membership sales and commercial sponsorship packages. - Essential
• Current UK valid driving licence and with their own car (for weekly business use) - Essential

Experience

• Demonstrable appreciation and general understanding of the CS work across conservation, planning, community and campaigning and with an affinity for the work of the Trust - Desirable
• Strong written and oral communication skills; able to present information in an effective way to different audiences - Essential
• Track record of developing new initiatives with at least three years successful track record in communications, sales and/or fundraising development - Desirable
• Experience of project management and budget processes - Desirable
• Ability to achieve significant income through securing new business - Essential
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills - Essential
• Proactive, innovative and highly organised - Essential
• Experience of working and leading volunteers - Desirable
• Experience of working with external clients or stakeholders within a business or charity environment - Desirable

Abilities and Personal Attributes

• Willing to work weekends and occasionally evenings - Essential
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines - Essential
•  Ability to deal with the public, CS members and volunteers in a friendly and professional manner in a variety of situations - Essential
• Team player, with the ability to work co-operatively with others as part of a team - Essential

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

1. DESIGNATION Media Manager
2. HOURS 36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) & 5% pension contribution 
   (plus 17.5% London weighting if applicant is London-based)
4. LOCATION Warrington or London with travel across the UK
5. RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Marketing and Communications
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR None but open to growth
7. PURPOSE OF POST
   1. To optimise our engagement with print and broadcast media.
   2. To monitor UK print and broadcast media in the UK to ensure sensitive reporting in line with IPSO and Ofcom guidance.
8. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Head of Marketing and Communications and Team; PAPYRUS Trustees, Chief Executive, Staff, Volunteers and Supporters.
9. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. Execute planned, targeted press and broadcast media communications programme with strong news elements that reach and influence target audiences.
   2. Provide advice and guidance to Senior Management, Trustees and other stakeholders in matters relating to external print and broadcast media.
   3. Support Head of Marketing and Communications with
      1. reputation management
      2. crisis communications
   4. Develop and maintain our relationships with national and regional media professionals.
   5. Create national and regional press communications to support all activity bases of the charity.
   6. Promote and monitor sensitive, accurate reporting of suicide by all media sectors, including drama and documentary programme-makers, in line with IPSO and Ofcom guidelines. Further the charity’s relationship with both and similar bodies.
   7. Build a strong relationship with Head of Marketing to ensure maximum exposure and impact of marketing campaigns through targeted press and broadcast media.
   8. Monitor and regularly review and report on Press Office achievement against objectives agreed by the Head of Marketing and Communications.
   9. Monitor media coverage and report findings regularly to Head of Marketing and Communications.
   10. Ensure all media and press relations activity is well co-ordinated to deliver maximum impact.
   11. Ensure maximum availability to respond to journalist and programme makers’ requests through a ‘duty press officer’ schedule.
   12. Be available and contribute proactively, often a short notice, in responding to breaking news.
   13. Contribute to internal communications in relation to press office activity.
   14. Be prepared to travel to PAPYRUS regional offices and other venues as required and be prepared for ‘unsocial’ hours and overnight stays as deemed necessary.
   15. Keep on top of developing news relevant to the trends and behaviours of young people, the nation’s attitude to suicide and mental health and be prepared to react swiftly to support the Senior Management Team and other colleagues with guidance on response messages. Contribute ideas to strategic campaigns.
   16. Provide media guidance to families, schools and other relevant bodies affected by young suicide to help leverage accurate, sensitive reporting following a suicide and at events such as inquests.
   17. Line manage any future staff and volunteers within the Press Office.

1. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. Work closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications to contribute as required to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, social media channels and literature for various stakeholders.
   2. Respect confidentiality within policy and manage information as per the Data Protection legislation and General Data Protection Regulations
   3. Understand duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy and in line with safeguarding legislation and agreed protocols.
   4. Attend and contribute constructively to line management supervision and appraisal protocols.
   5. Attend training courses and develop agreed professional development plans within the scope of the post.

1. ADDITIONAL DUTIES It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide 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 job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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 completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

1. QUALIFICATIONS See Person Specification

ICT Project Manager
Waterloo, London (with regular travel to client sites)

About Us

Oasis Community Learning is a ground-breaking global Christian movement and group of charities and social enterprises working in 51 community hubs located in 11 countries across the world.

We create a new sense of neighbourhood in communities that had previously been forgotten by society and our community hubs enable people to come together and fulfil their potential.

We are also raising the educational bar through our academies. A family of 52 educational institutions serving over 28,000 students from a variety of backgrounds, our academies seek to close the educational gap that exists between disadvantaged students and their more privileged counterparts.

We are currently looking for an ICT Project Manager to join the ICT team of Oasis Community Learning, based at our Waterloo office in Lower Marsh.

The Benefits

- A salary of £37,650 - £41,601 per annum or £38,000 - £42,000 for candidates in London
- A strong continuous professional development programme with training opportunities
- A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment
- A competitive pension scheme
- A generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 30 days after two years’ service

This is a fantastic opportunity for an IT project manager to use their expertise to influence the future IT implementation and functions of our fantastic charitable organisation.

You will have the chance to put your own mark on projects whilst developing professionally and gaining further valuable experience.

Our vision is for a community where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their true potential. Your role will help us to achieve our ambitions by bringing new technologies into play, allowing our teams to do more, quicker and deliver more help.

The Role

As the ICT Project Manager, you will take the lead on a range of IT projects to integrate new technology and improve our IT estate.

Utilising a PRINCE2 methodology, you will play a vital role in the planning and execution of IT projects, managing those with the most sensitivity or complexity and providing advice and guidance for others.

This role will also involve:

- Negotiating with external organisations and funders
- Overseeing project requirements, including budgets, infrastructure, space and security
- Attending project board meetings, designer groups and site meetings
- Ensuring that all projects are accurately documented

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake a range of implementation projects during the school holidays, as such, leave allowance during these times will be restricted.

About You

To join us as an ICT Project Manager, you will need:

- At least three years’ experience of working in a project management environment
- Experience of the full end-to-end lifecycle project delivery
- Experience of delivering technology solutions for critical line business activities in the public or private sector
- The ability to plan, monitor and provide effective reporting on the progress of projects
- The ability to track and manage budget allocations, providing reports
- The ability to create and comment on technical documents
- A PRINCE2 practitioner or PMI qualification
- A degree level qualification (or equivalent industry qualifications)
- A ITIL Foundation certification
- A full, valid driving licence

Ideally, you will have a MCSE Microsoft certification and/or MSP Foundation or Practitioner certification, but this is not essential.

Proven knowledge of any of the following would also be beneficial; DPM, Exchange, Group Policy, Hyper-V, Server 2008, HP and/or Cisco, MS Project or the education/NGO sector.

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, ICT Manager, ICT Support Manager, IT Programme Manager, IT Project Manager, Implementation Manager, IT Manager, or IT Systems Manager.

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.

The closing date for applications is the 5th February 2020.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are 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.

So, if you’re looking for your next inspiring role as an ICT Project 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.

Do you want to join a start-up charity with ambitious plans?

Each year, eight children in an average class leave primary school unable to read well. These children often struggle in school, and beyond. Reading isn’t just about books. It’s about reading a road sign, a safety manual, a birthday card. It’s understanding a job application and the prescription that could help save your life.

When a child can navigate words, they can navigate the world. That’s why we’re helping children develop the reading skills they need to succeed by creating flexible volunteering at the heart of our communities. The Bookmark app matches schools with fully safeguarded, vetted and trained reading volunteers in the local community, at the tap of a button. Each volunteer delivers one-to-one reading sessions for a six-week programme with a child who needs extra help with their reading. For the children who need us, we’re changing their story.

We are looking for a creative,  pro-active marketer to help us build our volunteer community and grow the Bookmark brand. We are proud to offer an innovative and unique volunteering programme, and we’re looking for someone who is excited to champion that and think creatively about how we can achieve cut-through in a crowded volunteering market.

You’ll be an ambassador for our brand, adopting our upbeat, friendly brand personality and creating communications that energise and excite both prospective and existing volunteers. You’ll have an eye for varied, engaging content, and the marketing flair to flex that for our different audiences, including our corporate supporter base. You will be comfortable with a target-driven approach, and confident using data and insights to make decisions and achieve a strong ROI.

This is a new role that will have a significant impact on the children we help, enabling us attract a wide pool of reading volunteers to deliver the reading support that they need.

Brooke has steadily increased our brand awareness year on year since rebranding in 2016, and the Communications and Content Officer is an integral part of this vital work.

This role is pivotal to showcasing Brooke’s work and putting a spotlight on the issues we are tackling, working closely with our international, animal welfare, external affairs, research and fundraising teams. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of bringing stories to life through writing and visual media, and framing these stories for different audiences through different digital and offline channels.

Whilst mainly office based, this role will involve travel to our country programmes three to four times a year to interview case studies, and coordinate photography and filming.

We are looking for someone with the following skills/experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent vocational experience.
• Excellent journalistic and listening skills, including keen eye for detail, narrative development, nose for a persuasive story and great copywriting.
• Demonstrable photography and videography skills.
• Knowledge and significant experience of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro, or similar content editing software.
• Experience of briefing & managing creative freelancers including designers, photographers and film-makers, ideally in an international context

The Utley Foundation is a private family charitable trust, established in 2014 with offices in Essex. The Foundation exists to advance social causes close to the heart of the trustees, and to act as a catalyst for greater funding and wider action for the causes it supports. The charity is committed to helping people in need at home and abroad. In the early stages of the Foundation's development, they have been focussing on vulnerable children, people living with dementia in the UK and under-resourced local communities in the UK and beyond.

In partnership with the International Longevity Centre (UK), the Utley Foundation established the world's first high level commission to investigate the role of music in helping with the prevention, management, treatment and care of people with dementia. This ground-breaking report was launched at the House of Lords in January 2018. The Foundation has since launched the Music for Dementia 2020 campaign- the resulting growth from which has driven the need for this new role of Communications & External Affairs Manager.

This essential role will be responsible for leading on the external and internal communications of the charity. This will entail promoting the charity via all types of media by telling the story of the foundation and the programmes and initiatives it supports. This is a brand new role and presents an opportunity for the right person to cover general strategic communications, public relations and policy change on behalf of the organisation and in relation to the exciting and innovative “Music for Dementia†(M4D) campaign. This will be in addition to working with a small and enthusiastic team to gather information and case studies to showcase the great work of the organisation and the programmes it supports.

The successful candidate will demonstrated experience in a similar senior communications role in addition to having created and managed effective PR, social media and policy driven campaigns and seen them through to fruition. Writing press releases, securing media coverage, website development, stakeholder relationship engagement and social media management will all be core components of this activity and will be underpinned by a thorough understanding of and empathy for the charity sector in the UK. Driven, resourceful and creative, this person will be approachable and professional with a keen eye for detail and the ability to see the bigger picture. This role represents a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative and tight knit team driving forward an ambitious agenda.

National Numeracy is seeking a proactive and dynamic Head of Communications to build on a successful period and drive our comms in the new decade.

National Numeracy is an independent charity that focuses on adults and children with low levels of numeracy. We aim to challenge prevailing attitudes, influence public policy and research, and identify and promote effective approaches to improving numeracy. Where possible, we will work in partnership with others to achieve these aims. Founded in 2012, the work of National Numeracy is carried out with support from key partner organisations and funders. We are a small team applying our experience and dedication to address the frequently neglected yet essential role of numeracy in everyone’s everyday lives.

National Numeracy has recently developed a 5-year strategy, which launches in 2020. You will take the lead on implementing the communications strand of this work, aiming to raising the profile and awareness of the work of National Numeracy and ensure that it continues to cement its position as the ‘go to’ place for anyone seeking information or help relating to numeracy within the UK.

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the communications team and its work across a range of channels. You will also work closely with the Chief Executive, trustees and senior management team, and be involved in various aspects of communications, external affairs and marketing including managing our digital offer and ensuring the success of national campaigns. You will lead on the strands of activity relating to raising awareness and work with the senior team on policy and strategy.  

Main Duties:

• Lead, develop and implement the 5-year communications strategy.
• Create effective, integrated and dynamic communications through a range of channels to ensure KPIs are met.
• Work with the team to develop, manage and implement the content and SEO strategy, across NN website and social media.
• Support the CEO, senior management team and trustees in public-facing influencing activities
• Oversee production of reports, editorial, and other material, and act as brand guardian for National Numeracy’s messaging and tone of voice.
• Lead NN’s media work, by managing excellent relationships with journalists and partner media teams, developing pitches and press releases, and working closely with PR agencies.
• Maintain an excellent understanding of the external communications environment including the news and social media agenda, ensure the team is prepared to respond to breaking communications opportunities.
• Manage relationships with stakeholder content teams, bloggers, and high-profile figures working on the public representation of numeracy.
• Tell success stories; unearth case studies from learners and oversee their use across NN channels and wider media.
• Manage NN’s long-term measurement of public attitudes towards maths; conduct annual nationwide surveys, work with the NN data analyst to interpret new reports and datasets.
• Lead and line manage the comms team.
• Work closely with other operational leads within the organisation, providing strategic communications advice and practical support to ensure successful delivery of the wider work of the charity.
• Work with the finance team to manage budgets where appropriate.

You will be:

• Dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A creative thinker keen to use your initiative to support the overall aims of the organisation
• Well organised with good time management and able to prioritise
• Experienced at building and sustaining professional relationships online, on the phone and in person
• Numerate and will identify with the importance of numeracy and the aims of the organisation
• Resilient and prepared to see tasks through to finish
• Good at detail, spotting mistakes, anticipating problems and finding alternative solutions.

You will have (essential)

• Excellent written skills, able to create effective copy for a range of audiences.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Good experience of a media, PR or public affairs environment.
• Proven skills in a broad range of software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation / graphics and database, CRM, CMS, website analytics.
• Excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills.
• Proven organisational, time management and decision-making skills.
• Experience of managing people and leading projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering and implementing a communications strategy.

You will have (desired):

• Experience of working in the third sector or in an education/maths environment.
• Experience of securing content and editorial partnerships.
• Experience of overseeing website re-platforming projects from start to finish.

We are offering: 

• 25 days’ holiday a year
• a supportive approach to career development
• company pension scheme 
• a flexible approach to working 
• on-site parking or easy walk from Lewes train and bus stations 
• £39,000 - £41,000 per annum pro rata

National Numeracy offers a supportive working environment. We are a friendly team and have regular team events. We take life-long learning seriously and support all staff members to continue their learning journey during their time at NN. 

National Numeracy is based in Lewes, East Sussex but works with a national remit. There may be some UK travel associated with this post. 

*This job description doesn't constitute a promise or guarantee of employment

**National Numeracy retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as required.

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

The Marketing and Communications Officer will work closely with staff across the communications team, the wider organisation and with external suppliers to deliver key elements of communications plans. and will offer support across a broad range of projects and products including email marketing, internal communications, and brand. You will coordinate the implementation of marketing and communications strategies and plans, take responsibility for preparing and delivering a wide range of email communications and work with the marketing team colleagues to ensure that The Foundation’s brand and corporate identity is used consistently across all external communication collateral.

The successful candidate will have excellent marketing and integrated communications skills. You will have a strong understanding of brand and visual identity, be proficient in the use of design tools and packages and have an in depth understanding of best practice in e-communications and use of email marketing platforms. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment are essential to be a success in the role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Marketing & Communications professional who is committed to our core behaviours - Working Together, Discovering & Learning and Achieving Impact. 

Interview Date: 7 February 2020 (Please note this date is fixed so candidates may be invited at short notice)

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement which addresses all the person specification criteria flagged as CV/SS (Essential). 

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Communications Officer

They are looking for a Communications Officer to work closely with the Communications Manager and with colleagues in the Fundraising and Programmes teams. You will also be in regular contact with Communications colleagues in other offices in Europe, North America, and Africa.

This is a new position, meaning that the successful applicant can really make it their own.

Communications Officer Responsibilities:

- Work with the Communications Manager to develop and deliver UK’s social media strategy.
- Manage our client’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts, with the support and input of the Communications Manager.
- Create engaging content that’s tailored to a range of audiences.
- Write compelling copy for the website and social media, complying with Amref UK’s editorial standards.
- With the support of the Communications Manager, ensure the website is regularly updated. You will be responsible for consistency and quality control.

Communications Officer Requirements:

- A bachelor’s degree in communications / marketing or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience in communications / marketing.
- Strong writing and editing skills; excellent attention to detail; experience of writing for the web.
- Experience of social media and community management, and of adapting a message to different audiences.
- Experience of website management.
- A sound understanding of the principles of SEO, and the ability to apply them.
- Working knowledge of Google Analytics and Google AdWords.

About our client:

Our client’s leading health charity. They work with women and girls to secure the right to health and break the cycle of poverty. Headquartered in Nairobi, they are a truly African organisation, partnering with communities in 35 countries to create lasting change.

Our client is one of eleven offices in Europe and North America. Their team of 18 is composed of Programmes, Fundraising and Communications, and Finance and Administration functions. They manage a portfolio of innovative health programmes funded by a range of donors including institutions, corporates, trusts and foundations, and individual supporters. Their programmes address four crucial and complementary themes: Maternal, New-born and Child Health; Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); and Health Worker Training. As the world strives to meet the Sustainable Development Goal of Universal Health Coverage by 2030, our client is committed to removing the barriers that impede access to healthcare - ensuring that no-one is left behind.

Our client champions inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity in every aspect of their work. They appoint their staff on merit, respecting and valuing the wide range of ways in which they are able to demonstrate the potential, experience and skills they seek.

Location: The Angel, London N1 9PD

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Benefits: They offer an attractive and competitive salary, a commitment to employee development, high levels of engagement and involvement, time off in lieu (TOIL) for work outside of standard hours, flexible working opportunities, travel to their projects in Africa and other offices in Europe as appropriate, generous pension scheme, holiday allowance (25 days + bank holidays + 3 additional days at Christmas), season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme.

You may have experience of the following: Communications Officer, Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Animal Welfare, Communications Manager, Marketing Communications, Campaign Manager, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 91493

The post involves giving a Christian perspective on the news for multiple formats quickly and accurately.

Candidates will be Christians who are highly motivated to apply biblical principles to the family, the world of work and public policy. 

As well as writing content, the work also involves promoting the Christian faith, handling news media, research and liaison with supporters.

The successful candidate will have excellent written skills and be able to communicate the work of the Institute to the general public in a clear, concise and informative manner.  Awareness of current affairs is essential. The role demands considerable commitment.

The post is full time and will be based at the Institute’s headquarters in Newcastle upon Tyne. Please contact Judi Coulson at The Christian Institute for more details. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 18 February 2020. Interviews will take place on Thursday 12 March 2020.

If the role above is not suitable but you think you may have something to offer, please complete an application form. Candidates will have spiritual maturity, sound judgement and a desire to serve the cause of Christ through our ministry.