Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising career? Chailey Heritage Foundation, is currently recruiting a Fundraising Manager and is looking for a dynamic, motivated and passionate fundraiser to lead our small team, running major fundraising appeals and campaigns.
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Development Director, you will be responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy across a variety of income streams, including trusts & foundations, corporate partners, capital appeals and events, as well as working closely with the Marketing team to further promote the work the charity does.
This role will be key to ensuring that we continue to raise vital funds that go directly to improving the prospects and well-being of our young people. The Fundraising Manager will work closely with key staff who deliver frontline services and this role offers the right candidate a real opportunity see the impact of their work on the children, young people and the families who use our services.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Manage the fundraising team to ensure an effective, proactive and professional fundraising approach is maintained at all times
- Work closely with the Development Director to establish fundraising priorities and set achievable fundraising goals together with the strategies to deliver the Fundraising Strategy
- Identify potential sources of funds and develop CHF’s Case for Support
- Manage and take responsibility for major projects and events
- Support the Development Director in managing major donors
You will have a breadth of experience and a wealth of knowledge of different fundraising channels, be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be a confident public speaker. The Foundation continues to grow and this role offers career opportunities for the right candidate.
We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package
For further information on the role please download and read the Fundraising Manager recruitment pack.
Strictly no Agencies
Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS disclosure is required.
Chailey Heritage Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all its young people and staff. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As part of our recruitment process, Chailey Heritage Foundation (CHF) collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. CHF is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data to meet its obligations under GDPR. Please ensure you have reviewed our privacy policy prior to completing an application with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have strong integrated communications experience and can commute to Eastleigh, Hants? Then read on...
Marketing Communications Executive - Up to £32,000 - 12 month contract - Hampshire
THE COMPANY
Our client is an education provider with a wide-ranging offering across different industry sectors. This is a great time to join an engaging marketing team and add immediate value.
THE ROLE
In this role, there will be a heavy focus on content creation and development for all marketing channels. You will write, edit and proofread copy for varying marketing efforts. You will also be responsible for delivering integrated marketing campaigns aimed at driving awareness and uptake of educational courses. This will involve end-to-end campaign planning across all on and offline channels.
Key to this role will be ensuring that campaigns deliver against acquisition and income targets so you will need to be comfortable with this when planning campaigns and monitoring their performance. Brief and oversee the work of external agencies, such as designers, printers, mail houses and merchandise companies,
You will also be involved in supporting a strategic segmentation project as well as developing value propositions and tailored campaign plans based on project insights.
YOU
To be considered for the role of Marketing Manager, you must be available immediately and you will need:
- a proven background in the planning and delivery of an integrated marketing plan which includes acquisition and retention across on and offline channels
- hands-on experience in forecasting, budgeting and analysing campaign performance
- knowledge and experience of developing value propositions
- excellent campaign planning and delivery skills, interpersonal communications and writing skills
Ideally, you will have experience in the educational or not for profit sectors, and experience using Adobe Creative Suite: specifically InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Marketing Communications Executive - Up to £32,000 - 12 month contract - Hampshire
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Harris Hill is looking for a Comms Assistant to start in January for approximately 4-6 weeks, supporting the comms team for a small charity in London.
Duties include;
Help edit content for social media and website, including video editing, subtitling and drafting the social media posts
Contact organisations and individuals to take part in the national campaign.
Help to monitor campaign
Moderate a live Twitter feed on the campaign day.
Researching content for booklet
Help manage press enquiries
Follow up after the campaign ceremony categorising photography, assisting with mail outs
Additional communications duties as required
Experience:
Experience of writing clearly for a range of outputs (website, social media and email)
Ability to work quickly under pressure and with tight deadlines
Experience of using social media (Facebook and Twitter)
Video editing skills preferable, but not essential
Computer Literate
Experience of providing administrative support
Press & Communications Officer
We are seeking a Press and Communications Officer to generate and maximise positive media coverage of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice, in order to further the aims and objectives of the campaign.
Press & Communications Officer Responsibilities:
To date the campaign has been entirely run by volunteers, but as it has grown and developed there has been an increasing need for staff support to ensure that we are as effective as possible and have the best possible chance of achieving our campaign objectives. The Press and Communications Officer will provide wide-ranging support to the campaign in ensuring effective media coverage and achieving maximum engagement with social media channels. This will include media liaison and monitoring for opportunities, interview booking as well as prepping and training spokespeople, sharing content on our social channels, as well as a proactive and innovative approach to getting our campaign in the news.
This role will work with two other paid roles, the Campaign Manager and Campaign Coordinator and be line-managed by the Campaign Manager. Support will also be provided by a large pool of volunteers with a range of responsibilities and expertise. We are really excited for the potential these new roles bring to take our campaign to the next level and amplify the voices of bereaved families to secure positive change.
Press & Communications Officer Requirements:
• An understanding of the role news coverage plays in winning campaigns
• Experience of providing media services to an organisation dealing with contested matters of public interest
• Ability to advise, support and lead staff in carrying out media activities
• Ability to formulate and implement media strategy solely and within teams
• Ability to craft compelling messages that influence news coverage
• Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of the workings and needs of media in the UK
• Ability to advocate for and represent the campaign in meetings and publicly, if required
• Ability to solve problems relating to the work of a press office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of communicating clearly in face to face meetings and in difficult circumstances
• Experience of developing strong and enduring relationships with journalists
• Ability to manage the social media accounts of an organisation
About Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK:
Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice is a newly formed not-for-profit organisation working to provide a voice for families bereaved by Covid-19. We have more than 2,000 members who are all personally bereaved and at the heart of everything we do. We’re campaigning for a statutory public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the pandemic so that families can get answers and lessons can be learnt to prevent further loss of life. Alongside our campaign to secure an inquiry, we are also campaigning for improved bereavement support for families and to ensure that those bereaved are protected from hardship.
As a group of volunteers we've already produced agenda-setting front page news stories, garnered support from hundreds of thousands of people, given oral testimony to influential parliamentary committees, held high-level political meetings and been discussed by the Prime Minister in Parliament. Now we’re recruiting paid staff to take the campaign to the next level.
Location: Anywhere in UK - Home Based
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months, possibility for extension subject to funding)
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December
You may have experience of the following: Communications Officer, Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Press Officer, etc.
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Do you have a passion for wildlife and the natural world? Can you inspire people to explore, learn about and care for their local wildlife through your writing? This could be the job for you...
We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Officer to join our Fundraising, Membership and Communications team. Help us promote Avon Wildlife Trust and the work we do with nature, wildlife, and people by working on our membership magazine, creating organisation-wide communications plans, and creating diverse, compelling content.
If you are an experienced communicator with the skills to bring nature to life in fun and creative ways, then we’d love to hear from you.
The Wildlife Trusts value diversity. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 27th January 2021
First interviews for shortlisted candidates will be on Thursday 4th February 2021. Second interviews on Tuesday 9th February 2021.
No CVs or agencies please.
Charity No: 280422
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Maternity Action is the UK’s maternity rights charity dedicated to promoting, protecting and enhancing the rights of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families to employment, social security and health care.
We are seeking an experienced communications professional to lead our media engagement and communications for our policy and campaigning work. The role will be integral to our campaigning to strengthen protections for pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace and the social security system, and to challenge the policy of charging for NHS maternity care and other hostile environment policies. The role will build relationships with journalists and place stories, plan and deliver communications in support of specific policy and campaigning activities, deliver content for our social media channels and website. This is a new role and will work closely with our policy team, Public Affairs Officer and Communications Officer (Advice and Information).
We are looking for an experienced professional with experience in building relationships with journalists and placing stories, experience in campaigning for change, and knowledge of current debates in either employment; migration and asylum; or women’s rights. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and spoken communications skills, excellent organisational skills and team working, and a commitment to women’s rights.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.
The role can be based at our office in Finsbury Park, London or delivered from home from any location in the UK. The post is for 21 hours a week. Tuesdays and Thursdays are core days but we are flexible about start/finish time and days worked, within normal business hours. Hours can be spread across three, four or five days. We are aware of the challenges of balancing work and home-schooling and can provide a high level of flexibility for the right candidate.
Please send us an application outlining how you meet the selection criteria and your CV. Applications close 1 February 2021. Virtual interviews will be held during the week of 8 February 2021.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking to start a career in public affairs and/or communications in the voluntary sector? Do you want a job that supports charities and volunteers to make the greatest possible impact for people and communities?
NCVO is transforming the way it works. With a new strategic direction and leadership team, we are determined to work with our members so that charities and volunteering can thrive. As the country recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and renews itself, charities and volunteering aren’t just vital support systems for communities in need – they’re at the heart of how people want to lead their lives.
As Public Affairs and Communications Assistant you will work supporting our parliamentary and media work to make the case for charities and volunteering. You will support the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Charities and Volunteering, working with parliamentarians and their offices. You will also support with all aspects of our communications work, including media monitoring and liaison, as well as internal communications. Your organisational skills will ensure the smooth delivery of our public affairs and communications activities, enabling us to demonstrate a co-ordinated professional approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the voluntary sector. Working with colleagues from across the organisation you will be contributing to NCVO’s external work to influence a range of different audiences and seek policy change. You will use your strong interpersonal skills to ensure meetings are effectively organised, and that public affairs and communications resources are used efficiently where required across the organisation.
You’ll be excited by change and positive about being part of two newly created teams which brings together policy and research with a new networks function, and co-ordinate our communications and marketing to meet the needs of our members. Trusted by staff at all levels, and from all backgrounds, you will contribute to developing a new collaborative and inclusive culture. Like many organisations, at present, that includes being able to work remotely, building relationships internally and externally.
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are under-represented in NCVO, particularly at senior level. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
About NCVO
NCVO supports volunteering and charities.
We believe that the work of volunteers and charities make our communities stronger and the world around us better, for everyone.
Our members are at the heart of our mission. We work collaboratively with our 15,000-strong network of national and local charities and voluntary organisations. We share practical support and new insight so that people and organisations can focus on making a difference. And we work alongside our members to ensure that the essential role of volunteers and charities is widely recognised.
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The Remap Communications Officer is a key role for the charity. The post-holder has overall responsibility for communication channels within the charity's staff and volunteer teams and externally to key stakeholders and clients. The team at Remap experience great job satisfaction from being a part of an organisation that changes lives for the better. Join us and know that you will be making a positive difference to disabled people of all ages.
- Permanent Contract
- 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
- 1 month notice period and 3% workplace pension contribution on successful completion of probation.
- Homeworking as part of the fully remote Remap team
- Responsible to General Manager; Board of Trustees
Job specification
- Responsible for development and implementation of Remap’s overall communications plan to support the operational and strategic aims of the charity
- Develop social media strategy and content
- Develop / maintain marketing materials
- Develop / maintain materials for external publications
- Manage Remap website and content
- Manage MakeAbility website, system and content
- Manage Remap presence on Social Media platforms
- Produce newsletters and publications to support volunteers and donors
- Manager the collation, formatting, publication and distribution of newsletters in hardcopy, online and using Mailchimp
- Promote volunteering at external events
- Represent Remap at external and internal events
- Support Administration Manager in organisation of events, annual awards and AGM activities
- Support Administration Manager in responding to enquiries and referrals and external requests
- Manage donation responses and reports
Person specification
- Appropriate background: Relevant career experience which will transfer to this role. An affinity for the aims of the organisation.
- Appropriate skills: Ideally two years’ experience of relevant communications, PR and or marketing work. Excellent Microsoft Office, website CMS and social media skills.
- Technical knowledge: Ability to work with various online technology (Salesforce experience advantageous).
- Attention to detail: Proven track record of completer-finisher behaviour and the ability to produce highly accurate, high quality work.
- Self-starter and enjoys working in and/or with small teams: working effectively autonomously and independently is vital as this role is based remotely.
PLEASE NOTE: INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE HELD IN THE WEEK COMMENCING 8 FEBRUARY 2021. APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY APPLY IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW VIA ZOOM VIDEO CALL IN THIS WEEK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion if you have not heard from us by 5 February.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a brand new not-for-profit called Uplift. Uplift is helping to move the UK towards a fossil fuel-free future. We strategically resource, connect and elevate ideas and voices to set in motion a just transition away from fossil fuel production that is commensurate with the scale of the climate crisis.
We are currently looking for a Head of Communications and Campaigns to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to help build an ambitious movement to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK. This role is offered on a full time or 4 days a week.
As Head of Campaigns and Communications, you will collaborate with key partners, including NGOs and grassroots movements, to develop and execute powerful campaign and communication strategies for transitioning away from oil and gas extraction. You will build and support a diverse network of organisations, constituencies and affected communities who are working towards our shared goals. You will also help to create stories that expose industry greenwashing and elevate the urgency of a just transition away from fossil fuel production.
The successful candidate for this position will have significant experience in a similar role with a track record of guiding and implementing effective campaign and communications strategies. You will have excellent analytical skills and a demonstrable ability to analyse changing political and social contexts with strong communication skills to influence and persuade. Finally, a strong commitment to Uplift's mission and core values is also required.
Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.
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The We Mean Business coalition is looking for a self-starting editorial associate to join our thriving and growing Communications team. The candidate’s primary focus will be delivering the We Mean Business coalition’s content and website strategy. The successful candidate will have experience with business and climate issues. They will think creatively and be well-versed in the opportunities that both digital and the shifting traditional media landscape open up to communicators.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: London
Contract type: Permanent
Starting Salary: £27,000 per annum, plus benefits
Hours of work: 37.5 per week
About the role:
It's building your skills on a new platform.
It's being encouraged to take on new challenges. And it's the pride in joining the team at the heart of a world famous institution. This is what makes working for our client so different.
Working as part of their professional and supportive HR team, you'll underpin all aspects of their employee communications and will join at an interesting and important time.
With c.1200 employees spanning a diverse range of roles, their internal digital platforms are currently more important than ever; ensuring everyone is informed, connected, engaged and able to work effectively regardless of their location. And as they look ahead, more flexible ways of working is likely to continue post pandemic, making your role key to their future.
Day-to-day, you’ll manage their social intranet to ensure it’s a ‘must visit’ place for every employee. You'll co-ordinate news, source and write content, support local editors and be a point of technical know-how. You’ll also use analytics to review impact and engagement and put forward ideas for future developments.
With a key role in all internal communications activities, from annual events and briefings to one-off campaigns, you’ll apply your creative flair and technical expertise to create a variety of digital and other assets, including videos, animations, artwork and resources.
But that’s not all. They're just as focussed on their external audience, explaining who they are and the work they do in order to attract future talent. And so as brand ambassador for their recruitment communications, you’ll lead on the development of their external web and social media presence.
No two days will be the same. And as you support others, you'll have exceptional opportunities to grow your own career. They don't stand still; and you'll be encouraged to make an impact at the heart of this world-famous institution.
About you:
Educated to degree level, with some experience of internal or employee communications, you'll be keen to develop your career further in this area.
Digitally fluent, with experience as a system administrator and/or editor of websites, intranets or social media channels, you’ll be an asset to the team.
With creative flair and technical expertise, you’ll have experience of storyboarding, filming and editing your own video content, ideally using Adobe Premier Pro or a similar programme.
With an eye for design, you can also create eye catching resources and artwork for various platforms/channels.
Analytical and numerate, you’ll work with data to analyse trends and spot opportunities to improve their digital channels.
And with excellent copywriting skills and an eye for detail, you’ll draft a range of engaging communications for different audiences, from online content to advertising copy.
Well organised and planned, yet able to adapt quickly, you’ll juggle a varied workload and effectively balance changing priorities and deadlines.
At your best working in a team, you can quickly build relationships with a range of people.
And being proactive with lots of initiative, you’ll be keen to put forward new ideas and suggestions that will support the development their employee communications.
Above all, you’ll be keen to grow your digital skills and take on the variety of challenges that come your way.
Closing Date: 7th February 2021
Boston Women’s Aid are seeking a FUNDING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
The flexibility to work mainly from home at hours to suit you, so you don't need to live locally.
We’re looking for someone who is experienced in writing funding applications, working with grant-making bodies and who has an established network of contacts that they’d like to expand.
It’s an exciting opportunity to further develop your expertise and be part of the team managing this expanding domestic abuse charity, which is at the forefront of developing new ways of working.
Job title: Funding and Communication Officer
Hours: 28 hours per week, flexible hours Salary: £27,300FTE (£21,840 actual)
Workbase: Working mainly from home, with our Boston office as required for meetings etc
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Pension: Contributory pension 6% by employer, 3% by staff
Holidays: 20 days FTE (16 days actual) paid leave plus 8 bank holidays
Travel: Business mileage payable @ 40p/mile
For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity, please call our Funding and Development Manager Marie Chapman.
Apply by email. You will be sent an application pack.
Please note that this is NOT an entry-level post; the successful applicant will have had experience in most of the fields below and, following induction and shadowing the Funding and Development Manager, will become solely responsible for the duties below after two months.
Please read through the Job Description and Person Specification thoroughly before applying, and tailor your application to the requirements of the post.
Please attach your CV with your completed application form.
MAIN FOCUS OF ROLE
Research, apply for and gain funding for the work of the charity from a number of sources, including:
- Tenders for statutory agency contracts;
- Revenue (core) funding from charitable trusts and other grant-making bodies;
- Project funding for specific work discussed and agreed with Operations Manager;
- One-off funding opportunities for capital and revenue from local, regional and national sources;
- In-kind donations from businesses, social groups and individuals;
- Developing an ethos of regular giving from individual supporters.
Maintain and develop the Charity’s web and social media presence:
- Through the use of social media channels, keep supporters abreast of news from the Charity;
- Make creative use of social media to make appeals for items, volunteers, job vacancies etc;
- In liaison with the Charity’s ICT contractors develop the Charity’s website to become an interactive platform which includes enabling delivery of some online services;
- Write and distribute Press releases;
- Work with local and regional media to promote the work of the Charity and to raise awareness.
Monitor and report on performance against project budgets:
- Using data from Oasis Ontrack, develop a clear reporting system that can be tailored to the specific requirements of each tender contract or grant reporting requirement (full training will be given);
- Provide regular reports to Trustees, outlining budget and outcome reports for each budget strand;
- Provide regular reports to Trustees on expected income from various funders, highlight any areas of concern or where a fund is coming towards its end;
- Provide a weekly update to the Operations Manager for discussion at weekly Team Meetings;
- From time to time attend Team Meetings as requested by the Operations Manager;
- From time to time attend Trustee Meetings as requested by the Chairman.
Maintain and further develop the network of grant-making agencies and potential project partners:
- The Charity has established relationships with several grant-making bodies (such as the National Lottery, Lincolnshire Community Foundation). The Trustees are keen to see such relationships maintained and, where possible, extended to encompass other relevant organisations;
- The Charity works in partnership with others on some projects and Trustees are keen to see partnership working and partnership funding applications being developed to enable the Charity to be an expert participant in contracts / projects that cover a wider geographic area or are strategic importance, or pilot projects that will steer the delivery of services for the future.
The above is provided for guidance and is not an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have over time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The successful candidate will have experience in either medical or scientific research or pharmaceutical based communications and be a confident copywriter in order to hit the ground running in this role. You will join a small yet dynamic team and the organisation offer a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to navigate your own ideas and push boundaries.
You can work remotely, with the ability and willingness to travel in on an ad-hoc basis/when required for key meetings/work for example. The office is based in Sussex.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Develop digital content plans for warm audiences to reflect relevant subject areas for the charity as well as support fundraising appeals.
- Develop engaging communication packages of research which can be used by fundraising staff to communicate with their varied audiences.
- Produce multimedia content, including video stories, infographics, blog posts, web stories and other content to support charity activity.
- Grow our social channels
- To act as the charity's focal point for media activity on medical research and to nurture productive relationships with journalists and researchers.
- To source, develop and manage relationships with families and write up their stories to provide copy for fundraising appeals, publications, social media and so on.
Your previous experience:
- Proven ability to write about medical research and complex issues clearly and effectively.
- Ability to identify and translate interesting stories from research findings.
- Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating content plans covering digital platforms.
- Experience of using monitoring and evaluation tools to help understand how digital and social activity is performing.
Salary £33,000. Benefits include 22 days annual leave plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year and a Group Flexible Retirement Plan.
The charity will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP to start the conversation.
Interviews will take place via zoom, as soon as they hear from a suitable candidate.
To find out more about the opportunity, please do get in touch by emailing your CV to [email protected] or calling 02078207305.
As our new Communications Officer, you will be joining a small but ambitious Communications and Policy team, helping take our activity to the next level as we transition from a small to mid-size charity, and begin a new five-year organisational strategy. This role will be instrumental in helping further establish our reputation as experts in serious violence, adolescent health and youth work.
You will be responsible for creating a pipeline of content which strengthens and supports our broader communications work. You’ll manage Redthread’s social channels and digital presence from the start, but there will also be opportunities for you to take on more responsibility and develop your content and editing skills within the role. As well as being the first port of call in a busy press office, you’ll be expected to apply a proactive approach throughout your work and support the Communications and Policy team to place articles and secure coverage across national, local and sector press.
You’ll need to be a great communicator with excellent attention to detail, along with the ability to assimilate complex information in creative, compelling ways that inspire others to engage with and support our cause. The ability to use a range of social media channels in a professional capacity, plan and deliver high quality communications material and work collaboratively in a busy and dynamic environment is essential.
As the majority of the role will be home based for the first few months due to current travel restrictions, you’ll also need to be a self-starter who can work independently and forge strong new relationships remotely.
Some charity communications experience would be helpful, but we are happy to consider applicants with relevant skills looking to transition from different sectors and welcome the new perspective they could bring. So, if you enjoy writing and editing social media content, finding engaging ways to communicate service impact whilst building effective working relationships with staff at all levels including external stakeholders, then we’d love to receive your application.
For a full job description and person specification please see our website using the button below.
Application deadline: 10am, Monday 25th January 2021
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Research Communications Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible/office-based (currently home-based)
Salary: £30,010 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E
Department: Research Communications
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
This is an exciting, challenging opportunity and ideal for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in communicating complex research topics to a lay audience. Research Communications Officers work closely with colleagues in press, digital, fundraising and engagement as well as people affected by MS, researchers and other stakeholders.
You will have a passion for communicating science and empowering people with quality information. You will bring a clear understanding of research methodologies, combined with outstanding communication and organisational skills and a positive, can-do attitude. You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record of liaising with people at all levels and in managing complex projects. You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.
We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 15th February 2021
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
No agencies please.