Communications Officer

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this role is 23:59 on the closing date.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity – the only one focused on solving all the challenges faced by people affected by dementia. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia..

Communications Officer Responsibilities:

Fundraising at Alzheimer’s Society is growing like never before. We raised over £80m last year, 9% more than the previous year, and we have even bigger ambitions for the future – bringing hope to everyone living with this devastating condition and advancing the search for a cure. The coronavirus crisis has forced us to put some of our plans on hold, but we are working in new and innovative ways to continue to secure funding to deliver our critical work.

Can you help to make this happen?

Our talented high-value fundraisers are generating an increasing number of exciting funding opportunities. In this crucial partnership role, you’ll work with individual, trust and corporate fundraisers to understand each potential donor and put together exciting, tailored funding packages. Developing in-depth knowledge of all our activities, you’ll make sure we have all the project and budget details for a successful application. You’ll then draft compelling proposals that inspire new donations and partnerships, and demonstrate the impact of these donations through powerful impact reports.

A great chance to act as an ambassador for people affected by dementia, this role offers the opportunity to showcase your creativity and ability to inspire with words, and to build productive relationships across a busy organisation.

Communications Officer Requirements:

With a flair for great writing, creative collaboration and internal engagement, you’ll be able to build strong relationships across the whole organisation – driven by curiosity and an eye for big ideas and small details. You’ll have proven experience of writing persuasively for a demanding audience, and particularly in making complex concepts accessible.

Day-to-day, you’ll relish the challenge of taking each new brief as it comes: understanding a prospect’s priorities, developing a plan to win their support, and conveying this vision in whatever way is necessary for success. You’ll be hungry for feedback that helps you identify new ways to inspire and engage supporters, and adept at juggling tasks to meet deadlines when short-notice opportunities arise.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion, and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition, and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

Position: Impact Communications Officer
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,300 - £27,628 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing date: 08 October 2020
Interview date: W/C October 12th

You may have experience of the following: Proposal Writer, Bid Writer, Business Development, New Business, Copy-Writing, Copy-Editing, Corporate Fundraising, Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, Marketing, Charity, Not for Profit, Creative Agencies, etc.

About us and the role

The Renewal Programme is a local Newham based charity that is passionate about investing in our community and supporting people to rise through dignity, inspiration, and empowerment. We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of charity digital communications and marketing, who also brings an appetite for creativity and enthusiasm for developing and implementing strategies to grow our impact. You will lead on all the charity’s digital communications and marketing activities, in order to grow and deepen our digital and social media presence and engagement, and position the charity to increase fundraising capacity and online donations. In a nutshell your role will be to help us reach more people, raise more funds, and build stronger relationships with our various audiences.

Our ideal candidate for this role will be an individual with a passion for digital content and a good understanding and experience of how digital technologies can be used to transform charity impact and engagement. We are seeking someone who is ambitious and can be our champion for digital transformation. You will also have a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work in order to be able to support the needs of a relatively small local charity working to recover from the effects of covid-19.

You will need to demonstrate that you are professional, organised, efficient and able to manage your own time and workload to meet project targets. We can offer you a friendly team of experienced coordinators to work with and the support of a dynamic leadership team.

This role is 25 hours per week and for an initial fixed term period of 12 months. Please see the full job description and person specification attached and do note an enhanced DBS check will be required.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Details : please note there is no closing date for this role, but early applications are encouraged as we will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have this position filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified.

Please apply by attaching an up to date CV detailing relevant education and employment experience and a covering letter demonstrating how your skills meet the Job Description and Person Specification (no more than 2 pages). Please ensure that your application contains details of 2 referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Newham Community Renewal Programme is committed to recruiting high quality candidates whose skills and experience are most suited to the job regardless of sex, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion (or beliefs), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age or political affiliation.

Communications & Engagement Officer

Salary: £23,000

Letchworth, but temporary home-working in the current climate.
Flexible working options considered

Full time

Working closely with colleagues across the whole organisation, this is a great role for a talented communications professional looking to further develop their skills and committed to delivering tangible benefits for the charity.

The MS Trust is a UK charity, focussed on:

• Providing high quality, accessible and user-friendly information and support for people with MS and their health professionals.
• Producing resources including education programmes to help MS health professionals deliver support to people with MS.
• Ensuring access to specialist services for people with MS.

Our vision is to enable people with MS to live their lives to the full.

While nothing can change the impact of a diagnosis of MS, we believe that with good information and the support of specialist health professionals, positive steps can be taken to improve and maintain quality of life.

We believe that the best outcomes result from a partnership between those who live and those who work with MS.

This role is pivotal to the organisation moving forward. You will play a key role in devising and delivering communications plans across a mix of channels (with a focus on digital and social media) which consolidate the Trust’s position as a nationally important UK charity.

For more information and to apply: please visit our website to download a job pack and send us a completed application form.  CVs will not be considered, apply by application form only please.

Closing date: Friday 30th October 2020

First Interviews: W/C 2nd November 2020

1. DESIGNATION Marketing and Communications Officer

2. HOURS 36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)

3. SALARY NJC Scale scp 13 - 17 (£22,021 – £23,836)

4. LOCATION Registered Office, Warrington

5. RESPONSIBLE TO Marketing and Communications Manager

6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR Some volunteer supervision

7. PURPOSE OF POST

   The post holder will report to and assist the Marketing and Communications Manager, 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 act as the day-to-day lead on our social media channels with the aim of increasing reach and engagement, and regularly report on data and insights to inform strategy.

8. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

   Marketing and Communications Manager, Marketing and Communications Team, Head of Marketing and Communications; CEO; Staff and Volunteers; PAPYRUS members and supporters; Media Manager.

9. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

   1. Day to day running of social media platforms

      1. Run our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram and TikTok), using these to promote our services, increase brand awareness and drive engagement with our audiences;

      2. Develop the charity’s online presence by exploring new opportunities and channels to appeal to different audiences;

      3. Proactively search for, curate and share content from appropriate third parties and monitor news and developments within mental health and suicide prevention;

      4. Track our reach and engagement using insight and analytics tools, reporting regularly to the Marketing and Communications Manager.

   2. Coordinate and report on digital marketing

      1. With the support of the Marketing and Communications Manager, manage effective digital advertising campaigns using Google AdWords and Facebook advertising;

      2. Maintain the charity’s Google AdWords account, including keyword research, bids and budgets;

      3. Report on outcomes (including impression share, quality score and other account metrics).

   3. Help plan and deliver organisational communications

      1. Assist in maintaining and updating the central communications timeline and help promote awareness campaigns around key dates and themes;

      2. Help produce and distribute regular e-news updates and a new monthly e-Newsletter to our members and supporters, maintaining our database account and subscriber list on Raiser’s Edge;

      3. Help promote and assist with the organisation of PAPYRUS events and seminars;

      4. Provide communications support to other teams within PAPYRUS as required.

      5. Assist with Internal Communications delivering key messages to staff and supporting with the monthly newsletter.

   4. Assist with brand management and design

      1. Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in ensuring the PAPYRUS brand is consistently used across all channels (including any use by third parties) as per our guidelines;

      2. Help produce creative designs and artwork for print and digital requirements, utilising in-house design tools and software (including Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva);

      3. Maintain and update in-house branding and collateral, our image library, stock photography, templates and presentations.

   5. Assist with the production and distribution of PAPYRUS literature

      1. Assist in the design and delivery of literature and merchandise, liaising with other departments and external designers where required;

      2. Assist with the PAPYRUS Newsletter: develop content ideas for forthcoming editions, collate and chase authors for articles, keep track of schedules and deadlines, proof and mark up editions, and liaise with designers where required.

   6. Support with the maintenance of our website and content management

      1. Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in regularly updating the website with new content or features through the content management system, liaising with web providers where necessary;

      2. Help develop different user journeys and profiles, liaising with external suppliers where required, and report to the Marketing and Communications Manager on website use and future development opportunities.

   7. Undertake research and analysis to inform decision-making

      1. Assist with running internal working groups to develop ideas and campaigns;

      2. Help conduct research as required to inform decision-making and test ideas and materials;

      3. Analyse and regularly report on statistics to improve and inform our marketing activity (using Google Analytics, Raiser’s Edge and Meltwater).

   8. Help maintain communications procedures, guidelines and best practice

      1. Act as the first point of contact for communications queries, co-ordinating the appropriate response from PAPYRUS and linking in with other departments where necessary;

      2. Increase the number of organisations that promote PAPYRUS and our services and compile a list of key communications contacts to increase information sharing;

      3. Help create internal reference tools and templates.

   9. Engage with and support members and stakeholders when required.

   10. Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.

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

10. 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 member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

11. 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.

12. 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. They must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

13. 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.

14. QUALIFICATIONS

    See Person Specification

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding and requires all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check is required for this appointment.

PAPYRUS is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within our organisation at this level.

Please visit our website for full detail and application form.

About The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR)

We help charities and funders to be the best they can be – for the people and communities they exist to support. We do this by asking questions and helping our partners to answer them through action research – bringing together an organisation's data and experience with wider evidence. It’s high quality, rigorous research – with a practical application. Grounded in 20 years’ of working with organisations and partnerships across the UK.

Through our work we often produce useful ways of thinking about particular challenges. We publish these freely on our website for others to use. 

We value diversity, equality and inclusivity. Applications are actively encouraged from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation and religion.
 

Job description 

You will be a capable communicator who can help take IVAR’s profile to the next level; supporting us to bring our strategic priorities to life, and enabling us to share insights from the full breadth of our research portfolio with a wider audience of professionals from the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector; trusts and foundations; and public agencies. 

Main functions

• Work with researchers on the design and delivery of communications plans for specific projects
  • Manage the production of communication materials from brief to delivery using our external team of designers, web tech support, proofreaders and printers
  • Create new webpages (using templates; Wordpress site)
  • Write and distribute press releases 
  • Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with IVAR’s staff and associates, trustees and funders enabling them to contribute actively and meaningfully to IVAR’s communications activities
• Support the delivery of IVAR’s strategic priorities
  • Contribute creativity and initiative to the question of how IVAR can use communications to meet its strategic priorities (find out more on page 4 of job application pack)
  • Contribute to the growth of our network
• Contribute to IVAR’s organisational communications planning and delivery
  • Work with the Head of Communications and research team to generate and plan content across IVAR’s channels: website; blog; social media (Twitter and LinkedIn); newsletter (Mailchimp)
  • Manage IVAR’s social media feeds (Twitter and LinkedIn)
  • General website updates, e.g. updating time sensitive information
  • Use audience insights and Google, Twitter and web analytics to gather data to report on the effectiveness of IVAR communications

Person specification

This post requires someone with the following: 

Interest

• A natural interest and understanding of the distinctive features and operating environment of the voluntary sector and/or funding environment
• A commitment to IVAR’s mission, values and ways of working – including a commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to think conceptually and creatively about the translation of research into useful and usable materials

Knowledge, skills and personal attributes

• First class communication skills; able to write, edit and present information clearly and engagingly with a keen eye for detail
• Experience in extracting key messages and meaning from longer format content and adapting content to a range of formats, e.g. newsletters, reports, web, Twitter
• Understanding and experience of the production process required for delivering communications across media from brief to completion (e.g. print, online, social media)
• Experience in digital communications
• A good team player, yet also able to work alone, take initiative and manage a diverse and fast-paced workload
• Understanding of data management, data protection and legal requirements
• Competent use of Word, Powerpoint, Excel
• Competent/confident to use Mailchimp/Wordpress content management systems
• Competent/confident to use Google/web/Twitter analytics

How to apply

You can find out more about the role and how to apply by downloading our job application pack. 

The Women’s Equality Party is seeking a talented communications professional with some experience in research, policy development or public affairs. We want to get everyone talking and thinking about women’s equality and we need someone with the creativity and drive to make that happen. Whether you are an all-round communications superstar, or an expert in either press, public affairs or political messaging - we want you to help us.

As well as delivering an impactful communications strategy, you will be helping us develop innovative policies and shape messages that reach people and tell a compelling story. Ideally, you will have made a solid start in a communications role and have thorough knowledge of the media and a strong track record of implementing a media strategy. You’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the political landscape and how to influence it. You will have an avid interest in current affairs, an unwavering commitment to women’s equality and intersectionality and the ability to produce accurate and persuasive copy under pressure.

The role

• Responsible for the day-to-day presentation of the party’s values, policies and campaigns in the media

• Crafting messages and creating opportunities and capacity to deliver them

• Building and maintaining strong media, stakeholder and influencer networks

• Making sure the party is switched on to the news cycle and policy/political developments and is ready to seize opportunities

• Supporting engagement with and development of our policies

• Connecting brand and messaging to members and voters to achieve change

The Person 

You will have:

• Excellent political knowledge and judgement 
• Experience in a press or communications role, or as a journalist
• Experience delivering a media strategy
• Experience of writing press releases, articles, blogs and briefs
• Experience in creating and breaking stories and spotting opportunities to make a splash in a fast-moving media environment
• Experience providing intelligent strategic counsel and leading and mentoring colleagues
• Experience researching, developing or advocating for policy 
• Outstanding people skills; ability to connect quickly and effectively with people inside and outside the Party to achieve maximum results and win over support
• Self-motivating; able to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines; capacity to recalibrate at short notice
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the aims and values of the Women’s Equality Party
• Willingness to undertake training and to develop new skills in response to the organisation’s changing needs
• Team worker, able to delegate and take control, as well as listen to and value others’ contributions.

To apply for this role, please visit our website:. The closing date is 18th October 2020

 

Please note that applications will not be considered unless a Statement of Interest addressing the person specification is submitted.

We are holding an Open Evening via zoom at 7pm on 22nd September for anyone who might be interested in the different roles we are currently advertising. This is an opportunity for you to find out about us and ask questions about the role - we will not be assessing you and you can remain anonymous. For more details (inc post-event video) please see our website 

The Women’s Equality Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status. In relation to this post we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and from candidates with disabilities as these communities are under-represented within the organisation at this level.

 

Membership Communications Officer (permanent)
£25,498 - £28,611 (dependent on experience)
London based, but currently working remotely
5 or 4 days a week

The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the largest UK professional membership organisation working at the heart of sexual and reproductive health, supporting healthcare professionals to deliver high quality care.

We’re recruiting a Membership Communications Officer to help support our digital communications and provide wider marketing support across teams. It’s an exciting time at the FSRH, as we roll-out our 2020-25 strategic plan which outlines our focus for the next five years. 

What will the role involve?

Working as part of a small, dynamic and busy team, you will help develop and improve our newsletters and digital communications and support our social media activities.

You will tailor our communications for our range of members – from doctors to nurses, midwives and consultants. You’ll also be involved in supporting marketing activities for our events, webinars and qualifications, and the work of our International Affairs committee. 

You’ll have experience of working pro-actively to develop and manage a communications calendar and will be able to work across teams to make suggestions, delivering communications solutions aimed at supporting teams with their strategic objectives. 

The role is 4 or 5 days a week (we can be flexible on days) on a permanent basis. The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday, 19 October 2020. Interviews are likely to take place on w/c 2 or 9 November. 

We are recruiting for a new Communications Officer role to suit a skilled and ambitious professional who would relish the chance to develop and implement a fresh new communications strategy and oversee all aspects of our external communications.

We work with over 6,000 people each year to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove, delivering community development, equalities and youth work to create community-led solutions.

We are at an exciting time of organisational growth as we lead a new citywide partnership overseeing both community development and engagement work across the city and expand our youth work delivery.  However, many communities that we support are experiencing serious challenges as a result of Coronavirus, and it is vital that we adapt our delivery to meet growing need.

We are looking for someone who brings experience of developing and implementing communications strategies, of managing content across various platforms and working on multiple projects across various teams at one time.

For the right candidate, this role will be an opportunity  to collaborate on and create strong values led communications and lead the way in telling the story of TDC and the amazing communities and inspiring individuals we support - in order to help bring about positive social change

The Communications Officer will work within a small dynamic fundraising team and will offer an opportunity to deliver a rich cross-section of communications, marketing and donor relation skills in a leading international development organisation specialising in microfinance.  The post-holder will work closely with the Communications manager to create and share high-quality, compelling content to aid brand awareness and income generation for the organisation. 

We are looking for an ambitious, creative and proactive individual to support the development and delivery of Opportunity International’s communications activities, with a particular focus on growing our online presence with impactful digital content and campaigns.

The candidate will have excellent writing skills, be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and being able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Main Responsibilities:

COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT CREATION

• Work with the Communications Manager to collate stories and media for production of marketing materials such as newsletters, annual summary, appeals and donor reports.
• Develop the production of new high-quality, branded materials for external communications (e.g. leaflets, posters, t-shirts, event materials etc).  This will involve managing multiple stakeholders (e.g. designers, printers, donor managers).
• Support the Communications Manager with the production of content and creatives for larger media appeals, direct mailings and events. 
• Effectively write, edit and proofread copy for different audiences and channels.
• Support the Communications Manager with any new initiatives eg storyboarding new videos, coordinating production of new video or media gathering trips.
• Assist with developing and managing external media relationships and with the drafting of press releases, marketing copy and news stories.

DIGITAL

• Manage and work with a freelance digital marketer to improve the optimisation of our digital channels – testing, SEO, adwords, development of lead generation campaigns, and analysing performance data.
• Regularly update the charity’s website with relevant content, and look to improve and optimise where possible.
• Prepare and manage regular compelling content for social media channels (twitter).
• Plan, schedule and write monthly enewsletters for our core supporters and send these out using our email marketing software.
• Manage our YouTube channel, upload videos and create infographics.

GENERAL

• Manage the uploading of new media resources onto a global media database.
• Support the use of the donor database to segment and tailor communications more effectively.  Helping to analyse, research and report on what campaigns were effective, and our supporter profile etc.
• As part of the wider team, assist with general administrative duties including, hosting visitors, supporting volunteers, etc. Provide administrative and organisational support on a range of marketing initiatives and events to support the effective communication and fundraising of the organisation.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity.

The role is 1 year fixed term contract (with possibility of extension).  For full Job Description and Person Specification please click on additional documents link below.

To apply:
Please send your CV and Cover letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience match our requirements.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and people living with disabilities.

Closing date:  Midnight Sunday 11th October 2020
Interviews: Week commencing 19th October 2020

NAPAC exists to support survivors of childhood abuse. The damage caused by abuse in childhood doesn’t always end in childhood.  Many adults with a history of childhood abuse can continue to suffer – from post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, depression and other issues. They can suffer from low self-esteem and be prone to self-harm or suicide.  It doesn’t have to be this way – this the chance for you to change someone’s life for the better.

We are seeking a creative and resilient Temporary Communications Officer to join our friendly team in London. The Temporary Communications Officer is a new role to support NAPAC’s internal and external communications and engagement activities. They will lead the day to day management of NAPAC’s social media and be a key contributor to developing materials for use online and in print. Overall, they will have a commitment to excellent in everything NAPAC does for survivors and their supporters.

Salary: £25,200 pa, pro rata, with hourly rate and contract arrangements possible

Hours:  21 per week (0.6 FT) minimum, worked flexibly across the week

Contract: ten weeks (with possibility of extension)

Closing date for applications: Thursday 8 October 2020  

Application is by completion of the formal NAPAC application form only - CVs and work samples will not be accepted

Interview Date: Week beginning 12 October 2020 in London

The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website.

Prospectus is proud to be supporting Sector 3, a responsive and collaborative organisation, helping to support the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sectors in Stockport. Sector 3 supports individuals, organisations and communities through a multi-faceted portfolio of support, training, guidance and funding opportunities, enabling organisations to deliver social action on local priorities. They are now recruiting for a new Marketing and Communications Officer to enhance the charity's external profile.

Reporting to the Strategic Lead, you will spearhead the production, creation and delivery of high quality and engaging marketing and publicity content across the charity's digital and traditional channels. You will maintain and develop Sector3's online presence, including website and social media and you will support the team on developing their marketing and publicity strategy. This is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious professional to truly make their mark in a broad role that will provide boundless opportunities.

The Marketing and Communications Officer will be a great team player with a flair for overseeing social media platforms and possess an exposure to website analytics tools e.g. Google Analytics. You will be an excellent communicator with the capability of producing compelling content for diverse audiences. You will be a flexible and organised individual with meticulous attention to detail who can effectively utilise their IT proficiency and demonstrate expertise across marketing and communications to thrive in delivering effective engagement, co-design and co-production work.

Sector 3 work with and support a wide range of different people so an ability to communicate with diverse audiences and build relationships with local agencies, groups and individuals is an essential skill, keeping inclusivity at the forefront of everything they do.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to apply please submit your CV (Word format) in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. Cover letter are not required at this stage.

Please note this role is initially a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Day rate: £150 - 200 PAYE
Organisation: Local Authority
Contract length: 3 months
Start date: ASAP
Location: London

Your new role
This role requires you to have broad communications experience - at officer level to help the council with some COVID-19 work but mostly to back fill on other campaigns. The campaigns will include a wide range of projects such as electoral, education and Send, general health communications, registrars, housing, transformation etc.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working in Local Government as a Communications Officer
• Good writing skills required - absolutely essential
• Project management
• Campaign planning
• Social media expertise
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels

What you need to do now
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This is an exciting position for an exceptional communicator with digital skills who wants to take a leading role in a high-impact civil liberties campaign group. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to boost the digital channels of one of the UK’s leading rights NGOs. We’re looking for someone with a vision to take our digital campaigns to the next level.

Big Brother Watch is a leading voice in the UK protecting privacy and has a strong track record of successful campaigns that defend civil liberties in the UK. We are seeking to significantly grow our reach, fundraising and campaigns through digital channels. The central objective of the role is to grow our public support and manage supporter engagement, by producing original, persuasive digital content and deploying it across multiple channels.

About you

Whether you’re a professional digital marketer with several years experience, or a highly digitally capable self-starter with excellent demonstrable campaign experience – if you’re passionate and committed to Big Brother Watch’s mission (this is important), we’d like to hear from you.

We are looking for a passionate all-rounder who understands the importance of excellent online communications in both a campaigning and fundraising context. The Digital Communications Officer will manage and have responsibility for all Big Brother Watch’s digital channels including websites, email and social media platforms.

The successful candidate will have experience working across a range of digital channels, including social media and video, website CMS, and email marketing platforms such as MailChimp. We are looking for someone who is able to produce creative graphics maintaining our brand identity; who is self-motivated, able to work by themselves as well as collaborate on campaigns with colleagues. You will be flexible, diligent, able to work under pressure and manage a busy and sometimes competing workload.

Big Brother Watch

Big Brother Watch is a UK civil liberties campaign group fighting for a free future. We’re determined to reclaim our privacy and defend freedoms at this time of enormous technological change. And we fight to win.

We’re a fiercely independent, diverse, non-partisan and non-profit group of campaigners and researchers who work to roll back the surveillance state and protect rights in parliament, the media or the courts if we have to. We publish unique investigations and pursue powerful public campaigns to pursue real change. We work relentlessly to inform and empower the public to collectively reclaim privacy, defend our civil liberties and protect freedoms for the future.

We’re a small, dedicated and highly effective team of five staff and five volunteers.

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is a pioneering child protection charity whose vision is to create a world in which children's rights to live free from abuse and exploitation become a reality.  Our mission is to prevent sexual abuse from happening by working with those perpetrating it, those affected by it and with protective adults who can keep children safe.  We are the only UK wide organisation dedicated entirely to preventing child sexual abuse and have been doing so since 1992.

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated professional to join our innovative media and communications team.

As a communications all-rounder, you will report to the Media & Communications Manager and work closely with all others in the team.

You will deliver and refine key media and communications aspects of several large projects vital to the Foundation's success, raising awareness of our work and achieving real impact to prevent offline and online child sexual abuse.

Our ideal candidate will be a communications all-rounder, at home with journalists and web developers alike.  You'll be energetic and proactive, with great analytical skills and a knack for getting the most out of digital communications channels.  You'll have a track record of delivering multiple projects side-by-side and be able to adjust when new high-priority work comes in.  And you'll be on board with our mission to prevent child sexual abuse through working with those who have committed it or who are at risk of doing so, plus the families and professionals around them.

You will be data-led and use analytics and stats to show impact, and to evaluate, review and improve communications across the organisation.

We offer a NEST pension, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (rising to 38 days after 5 years' successful service) and Benenden Health Cover.

We are sorry that due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback and might not always be able to inform unsuccessful applications.  If you haven't heard from us by two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful.