Job Title: Communications Officer

Salary:  £30,000 – 33,000 depending on experience

Length of Contract: 12 months (fixed term)

Based: London – flexible (home or office based)

Closing date: 03 November 2021

About us

BAAG is a unique advocacy and networking agency which aims to support humanitarian and development programmes in Afghanistan. Founded in 1987, we have around 30 member agencies and work closely with Afghan civil society groups, reflecting Afghan views and aspirations. BAAG is the only coordinating agency of its kind in the UK. It is a source of expert advice for policymakers, donors, media, and the public.

About the role

This role will support a new project funded through the Open Society Foundation to support advocacy for continued support to the Afghan State and Afghan civil society and the contribution they can make to the future of the country.

The Communications Officer will be responsible for all aspects of BAAG’s communications, working in close collaboration with the team and other stakeholders including Afghan civil society actors in Afghanistan and in exile. The Communications Officer will develop a Communications Strategy and Action Plan, will work in close collaboration with the Advocacy Officer and will report to the Director of BAAG. The plans will be based on the aims of a project proposal funded by the Open Society Foundation.

About you

You should possess a sound understanding of the Afghanistan context and have demonstrated experience developing and implementing effective communication strategies and action plans, and of developing appropriate communications and messaging outputs that are aligned to the policy and advocacy strategy.

You will have a good understanding of the international donor environment, strong networking skills and have a reliable network of media contacts. You will have a proven track record drafting content, including press releases, and social media and online content. You will uphold BAAG’s core values, including on inclusion, accountability, gender equality, and do no harm.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

If you have not been contacted by CoB 05 November 2021, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Closing date: 03 November 2021

Planned Interview date: week beginning 15 November 2021

Working with a network of 130 churches and projects, using website, email, and social media, but also with an awareness of communities which are digitally deprived, you will manage the digital and general communications of our District.  You will support, and where appropriate provide, pro-active communication, both internal to the District and between our churches and the public sphere.  You will pay attention to target, design, and method, and successfully increase both the public profile of the Methodist Church in our area, and the strength of relationships within the District.

Who we are looking for:

We will want you to have a qualification or equivalent experience in social media and online engagement.

We will want you to be in sympathy with the aims and purpose of the Methodist Church :

• centred on the good news of Jesus Christ
• inclusive and welcoming to all
• working for a good and just society

You will be IT literate, and will demonstrate the capacity to develop and implement a communications strategy across our geographically dispersed district (Oldham to Knutsford, and Buxton to Salford).  You will also be able to develop social networking websites, and be able to work with Zoom, Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms. 

You will have some experience of developing and offering training packages, and of building links with the media. 

We need someone with good interpersonal and social skills, able to relate to a wide range of people, and with excellent written and oral communication skills. 

We need someone who is prepared sometimes to work irregular hours including weekends, and who has an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and security in information sharing.

You will need a professional and positive approach, with a commitment to professional development and self-improvement.  You wil also need the be able to develop constructive working relationships and be very comfortable working in a team environment with other employees and volunteers.

You will show that you are able to set and work to goals and deadlines without direct supervision, while exercising deiscretion and retaining a high degree of confidentiality when required.  You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Raise the profile and awareness of the work of the district internally and externally

1. Ensure communication structures are fit for purpose and fully utilised

2. Ensure district staff involved in communications are suitably equipped and trained

3. Establish a set of common resources for all district staff

4. Identify key stakeholders – who needs to know what when and how and ensure that contentis sent in a targeted way.

5. Enable people in district and circuits to be equipped to exercise their particularly ministryand fulfil their calling

6. Increase the awareness of learning opportunities

7. Enable officers and other across the district to see new ways of doing things

8. Enable a flow of relevant information between churches, circuits, and individuals

9. Better inform churches and circuits about opportunities leading to new activities

10. Ensure that information which is available to be discovered (primarily the website and social media presence) is of high quality, up to date and easily accessible;

11. Promote stories of good news;

12. Work with the connexional communications team to manage communication in relation to crisis events.

Key tasks

1. To monitor and develop a communications strategy and plan for the District which will support the effective achievement of the District Mission and Development Plan.

2. To produce and develop electronic publications for use within the District, including by producing and writing appropriate material and the annual prayer handbook in printed and electronic forms.

3. To edit and develop the District website and the use of social media, ensuring they promote positive stories of the work of the Methodist Church throughout the District.

4. To work with the District Administrator to further develop the weekly bulletin and other regular communications from the district to circuits and churches.

5. To provide support to churches and circuits to help them develop and improve their communications, through networking, facilitated training and other means.

6. To provide support to district officers to enable their work to be better known throughout the District.

We need an enthusiastic all-rounder to join our vibrant membership organisation representing over 7,000 NHS general practitioners and teams in nearly 1,200 GP practices. Londonwide Local Medical Committees provides pan-London leadership and shared committee services for its members from its modern headquarters in Euston.

This is a particularly challenging and rewarding time to be working in health communications in the Capital, and we are seeking a corporate communications professional to join a dynamic communications, media and marketing team to help make the case for London general practice.

You’ll need to be multi-talented to balance a varied workload, which includes:

• planning, writing, designing and scheduling social media campaigns, including analysing their effectiveness in line with communication objectives;
• supporting the design, production and distribution of a broad range of communications materials, including e-marketing using member database information;
• disseminating e-marking information via the Salesforce mass email system;
• supporting the delivery of a responsive, proactive and effective press and communications function;
• working collaboratively and supportively with other members of the communications team in the planning and delivery of campaigns and corporate messaging;
• assisting with the design, writing, editing, proof reading and co-ordination of the production of a broad range of internal and external publications.

To be successful, you will be able to apply skills ideally gained working in a communications or membership setting and/or from a relevant degree subject.

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus employer contributions of 16% of salary into the group personal pension scheme. Other benefits include 25 days' annual leave, regular home working and flexi time.

To apply for this position, please visit our website via the Apply button to view the job description and person specification for this role.

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 11 November 2021; however, the post may close earlier if there are a very high number of responses.

Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted after close of applications.
Interviews will be via Zoom and are planned for Thursday 18 November 2021. Please advise us in your cover letter if you are unavailable on this date.

We are looking for a Digital Communications Officer, who will work across a wide range of projects helping to drive the recruitment of volunteers for Raleigh International’s programmes, build and nurture relationships with alumni, and increase brand awareness and audience engagement across a range of social platforms (paid and organic).

This role will manage the creation and implementation of social media guidelines and the planning and execution of successful social media and influencer campaigns.

*For the full job description see our application pack*

Key responsibilities.

• Social media management (managing current accounts and exploring new ones)
• Paid social media using Facebook Business Manager.
• Online community engagement.
• Developing an influencer marketing plan and liaising with influencers.
• Support the Marketing, Campaign and Communications team with email marketing, copywriting, delivering integrationed marcomms campaign.

Skills and experience.

We are looking for someone with proven experience working in a digital communications role.

• A solid understanding of the use of a range of social media platforms, particularly in relation to building brand awareness and driving conversions.
• Experience of targeting specific audiences on social media with a good understanding of tactics and tone.
• Working knowledge of Facebook Business Manager and running paid social campaigns across multiple audiences.
• Experience using social media management tools such as Agorapulse/Sprout Social.

Why work for Raleigh International?

• Hybrid/flexible working
• Role autonomy, you can have a big impact on the organisation
• 4 days volunteering leave per year
• Cycle to work scheme/season ticket loan
• Join the family! Raleigh International is a friendly, positive, and collaborative workplace.
• Work with a global movement of young people who are generating solutions to the world’s most important issues.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Raleigh International welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, and we are keen to ensure our teams reflect the diversity of the UK and the young people we work with. We are dedicated to greater diversity and inclusion within our own organisation and strive to provide equal opportunities to people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identifications and abilities.

We have a ‘fair recruitment and selection’ policy to help us ensure that our recruitment processes are conducted in a fair, non-discriminatory and legitimate manner. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help us deliver our exciting new strategy.

*For the full job description see our application pack*

About Tree Aid:

Tree Aid is an international development organisation working with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees, improving people’s incomes, and restoring and protecting land.

We are recruiting a Communications Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to support transformational change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people living on the frontline of the climate crisis. Tree Aid works in partnership with communities in the drylands of Africa, using forestry and natural resource management to relieve poverty and protect the environment. We are values led, unique in what we do and are growing fast.

About the role:

The Communications Officer will lead on the production and coordination of Tree Aid content and communications to engage target audiences. You will be part of a team of three and will report to the Communications Manager.

You will need to have at least two years’ experience of working in communications and producing content for target audiences. You will enjoy producing inspiring content and delivering effective storytelling. You will have experience of working across multiple communications platforms.

In your role you will generate engaging content across Tree Aid’s communications channels; manage website content and development; manage social media channels for Tree Aid; and provide support for content-gathering trips, contracting freelance creatives and managing our digital Tree Aid Content Library.

Communications Officer Alice is leaving Tree Aid after three years.  She says;

“During my time at Tree Aid I have had the great opportunity to help shape and develop Tree Aid’s messaging and brand as the organisation grows. I have enjoyed playing a key role in redeveloping our website to refresh the look and feel of our communications. I have really loved working for such an amazing cause and helping to make positive changes in the world.”

Tree Aid Communications Manager Mora McLagan says;

“It is a very exciting time for Tree Aid. We are expanding our organisational voice, developing new advocacy work and creating more content, working with Africa-based producers and content-gatherers in creative ways.  The Communications Officer role will be pivotal to making our storytelling sing, and I’m looking forward to welcoming fresh perspectives and new ideas to our work.”

Key documents:

The full job description and person specification, and equal opportunities monitoring form can be downloaded by clicking the links below:

• Job description and person specification
• Equal opportunities monitoring form

Key dates:

• Closing date: Sunday 7th November 2021 – midnight
• Shortlisting notification: Monday 8th November. We will shortlist throughout the application period.
• Tasks sent to shortlisted candidates: latest by Monday 8th November. The task will be sent to you if you are shortlisted after you submit your application.
• Task Submission Date: latest by midday Thursday 11th November. You will be given three days to submit the task.
• Shortlisting for interview notification: Thursday 11th November
• Interview Date: Tuesday 16th November
• Start date: Monday 3rd January 2022

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and equal opportunities monitoring form through the Tree Aid website

• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at time of application.
• As a charity with limited resources we can only respond to successful applicants.
• This role requires a DBS check.

Our approach to recruitment:

We recruit with openness and transparency and employ people based on their ability to carry out the role being recruited for. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities or hours of work. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with a Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background. 

Tree Aid is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has signed up to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The jobholder will be expected to sign Tree Aid’s Safeguarding Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity if you wish to develop your career in marketing and communications. Any necessary training will be provided for the successful candidate. You should be proactive, enthusiastic and excited about becoming part of a team looking to develop and implement the charity’s communication plans.

Duties and responsibilities

By working with the Communications and Fundraising Manager and Communications and Fundraising Director:

• Plan, develop and implement communications and marketing activities to underpin the strategic plan
• Be responsible for developing our quarterly magazine, Leukaemia Matters from content creation to design, layout and print
• Understanding of science communications, translating complex medical information into easily accessible language
• Writing compelling content and devising new ideas to market our activities
• Project manage and implement the activities involved in the marketing and communications of services, campaigns and fundraising activities

At the request and under the direction of the Communications and Fundraising Manager:

Communications

• Create, plan, source, research and manage the publication and distribution of marketing and communication materials. Adhere to brand guidelines, house style and continuity
• Develop our magazine, Leukaemia Matters making sure that the articles appeal to our readers

• Create engaging, audience-focused content. Write, edit and proofread material for use in different channels
• Develop communications using the database, email and automated marketing systems
• Communicate complex topics, including medical and scientific information to patients, their families and the general public
• Deliver a wide range of projects in line with the communication strategy to enhance our reputation and influence, support income growth, and help create a sense of common purpose across the organisation
• Collaborate with colleagues to produce content in line with service, advocacy, campaigns, fundraising and organisational priorities
• Create engaging new content for emails, appeals, magazines, social media and the website(s)
• Write press releases and communicate with the media
• Work with the Communications team to develop topical content – both in writing and for video

Planning

• Plan and develop new marketing campaigns
• Organise a schedule, communications plan and calendar for each event, service and activity
• Liaise with the Patient Services Manager and the Patient Advocacy Manager to develop communication and promotional materials about services, activities and fundraising
• Use social media to identify potential candidates to be involved in media campaigns at both a local and national level
• Assist with enquiries over the phone and by email.

Analysis and Impact

• Analyse the impact of our activities and effective methods of communicating
• Analyse the impact of communications and prepare measurement reports using agreed metrics
• Report on the progress of the marketing and communications activities internally, including recommendations and areas of improvement
• Understand and consider where each project fits within the wider programme of work
• Keep pace with new communication opportunities, innovations and technologies to ensure that all opportunities are maximised

General

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

• Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute.

• Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

This job description is not exhaustive. It acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.

Person specification

Skills / Abilities

Essential:

• Outstanding writing skills, with the ability to draft a variety of documents
• Highly creative and able to turn ideas into action
• Ability to translate complex medical and scientific information into easily accessible language and content
• Ability to analyse data from different sources including databases and social media analytics
• Self-motivated with the capacity to work on own initiative and as part of a small team.
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to carry out office administration tasks as part of role
• IT literate (MS Office preferable)
• Strong telephone skills – negotiation and understanding skills
• Experience of producing reports.

Desirable:

• Understanding of relationship databases
• Understanding of how to devise and implement an effective communications plan
• Experience communicating about fundraising and donations
• Understanding of how social media can be used to campaign

Knowledge and understanding

Essential:

Understanding of science communications

Desirable:

Understanding of the issues and needs of people with a blood cancer

Qualifications, training and education

Essential:

Degree (2.1 or 1st preferred), relevant professional qualification and/or demonstrable experience

Desirable:

Degree in marketing, science communications, business, journalism, English or related topics.

Experience

Essential:

Experience in a communications, marketing or campaigns role

Desirable:

• Worked within the charity sector
• Worked with health topics

Other requirements

Essential:

• A good team player – able to link in and work well with a range of people within the organisation.
• Ability to manage own workload
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role with sufficient notice.
• High levels of motivation, when working alone or with a team.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Confident, enthusiastic 

Desirable:

Comfortable working from both the office and home

Main purpose of the role:

A temporary, fixed-term maternity cover role (expected 9 months – 1 year). During this time, you will lead on implementing Oily Cart’s communications and audience development strategies, including maintaining appropriate coverage across all social media platforms, the company website and newsletter. To liaise with company staff and the freelance PR representative to raise the company’s profile with its target audience, stakeholders and the wider sector. This may be suitable for a self-employed individual on a freelance basis.

Key terms:

Temporary, fixed term maternity cover (expected 9 months- 1 year)
Part time: 2 days per week
Annual salary: £28,000 pro rata for 2 days per week (i.e. £11,200 for 2 days Location: Tooting, London. We expect 1 day per week to be undertake from the company’s premises, but can be flexible with some home working if required. Reporting to: Executive Director & Artistic Director (Joint CEOs).

The full job description can be found below.

We’re looking for a passionate and innovative Digital Communications Officer to join our team at Glaucoma UK. Over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma. Half of them don’t know they have it. That’s something we’re striving to change, and our communications team is at the forefront of this work. Reporting to our Head of Communications, this role will take the lead on all things digital from social media management to email marketing, website management and digital content production. We’re looking for a self-starter who can build upon the work we’ve started and identify opportunities for new digital journeys to meet our audience needs. 

The Role:

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, pro-active individual to join our Communications team for a 12 month maternity cover. This post plays an important role in  improving our staff experience, connecting all colleagues to the wider organisation, and helping us to deliver our vision of Safe and happy childhoods.

You will plan, develop and deliver internal communications and engagement projects to key internal stakeholders, ensuring all internal communications are relevant and aligned with our organisation values, behaviours, brand and reputational goals. Examples of projects you might work on include our staff roadshows and engaging staff in fundraising campaigns such as Secret Santa and Boycott Your Bed.

You will make a difference by:

- Writing copy and key messages for a range of channels including newsletters, the intranet, email and briefing reports, ensuring consistent messaging.

- Using key internal communications tools including the intranet, staff newsletters and publications to deliver projects and messages.

- Developing excellent working relationships with colleagues across the organisation in order to ensure that key priorities and projects are communicated appropriately to employees, including frontline staff who sometimes have limited online access.

- Advising colleagues throughout the organisation on best-practice internal communications and effective ways of communicating.

- Working on engaging staff with key fundraising and organisational campaigns.

- Seeking feedback from your work and taking learnings forward.

 What are we looking for from you? 

- Proven ability to deliver internal and change communications.

- Experience of applying internal communications best practice and advising senior staff and colleagues.

- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Good experience of using broad range of internal communications channels.

- Demonstrable project management skills.

- Good presentation skills.

- Experience in intranet management.

We may stop taking applications early than advertised if we find the right person. So, try to get your application in early.

The way we work  

We work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Learn more about our behaviours and values to understand more about the way we work on our Action for Children website.   

For safe and happy childhoods  

At Action for Children, we protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 600,000 children and families across the UK.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users; therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice.  

Action for Children is passionate about promoting equality, celebrating diversity and working inclusively. We value and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and experience for the role. People with disabilities, and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities are currently under-represented in our teams. We're working to change this and we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.

Documents

• Digital Reward Booklet 2021 STAFF final.pdf (3.46 MB)
• Internal Communications Officer JDPS.pdf (390.09 KB)

Brand and Marketing Communications Officer

As part of a small team of creative legends, you’ll partner with departments across Young Lives vs Cancer with brand and marketing communications expertise, developing a range of online and offline content to promote the amazing work of Young Lives vs Cancer and help our people live the brand.

You’ll support the Senior Officers and Communications lead - Brand and Marketing Communications with brand and marketing communications activity for the organisation, driving creativity and excellence in projects.

Brand and Marketing Communications Officer Requirements:

• You'll have good knowledge of digital marketing, especially Facebook advertising and Search, and will have worked to plan and execute successful campaigns.
• You’ll have experience developing branded collateral, print appeals, campaigns and marketing communications, working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders with differing needs.
• You’ll work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment so the ability to work effectively under pressure whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail is key.
• You’ll have a passion for creativity, with the ability to continuously think innovatively and you’ll be able to build solid relationships across the charity.
• But most important of all is a passion for your work and for helping children and young people, and their families, find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them.

You’ll be:

• Great at managing relationships at different levels across Young Lives vs Cancer
• Enthusiastic at collaborating with other teams
• Super organised and great at juggling different projects
• A creative and clear communicator.
• We want you to bring your unique perspective, experiences, passion and creativity to the role. We’re always up for new and fresh ideas to help us reach as many people as possible.

We expect this to be a popular role so we reserve the right to close the process before the deadline if we receive high numbers of great applications.

What we offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.

We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with Young Lives vs Cancer.

Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About Young Lives vs Cancer:

When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. And you could be a part of the team making it happen.

Location: Various

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,219 to £29,948 per year

You may have experience of the following: Marketing Officer, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Communications Officer, Media Manager, Marketing Communications, Campaign Manager, Marcomms, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 103 738

Location:Home based, flexible location (regular travel to Head Office in Guildford expected when restrictions allow)

Salary: £26,500 - £30,500per annum

Contract: Full time (37.5hrs p/w), permanent

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling? An exciting and engaging opportunity integral to delivering Cycling UK’s communications strategy is available for a highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic individual to join our communications team.

The successful candidate will act as an initial point of contact for media enquiries, develop and nurture our existing positive media relations as well as build new key contacts to portray Cycling UK’s work in a positive light enabling the movement for our strategy to get a million more people cycling. Excellent communications skills and proactive planning strategies are essential for this role as the post holder will be liaising with all internal departments as well as external partners, while co-ordinating media materials such as video content, instructional information, and press releases.

If you are an experienced and creative communicator who’s passionate about their work, we want to hear from you.

Tell us why you are the one to drive impact in this capacity and help to progress Cycling UK’s strategic vision of enabling millions more people to cycle.

Head to our website to explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening, referring directly to the person specifications and send to our recruitment team.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to both the job description and person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

Apply before: 09:00am Monday 01 November 2021

Background

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 Homeshare services.

Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives, Homeshare and Family by Family into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

Homeshare UK is the network for Homeshare services supported by a team at Shared Lives Plus. We’ve recently secured funding to develop two new Homeshare services in Liverpool and Newcastle, as well as develop a social franchise model for small towns and rural areas.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  

We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.  We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Overview of the role

We are looking for a communications officer who can help our existing network and new Homeshare services grow to scale, reach new audiences and compel them to action. Can you write copy that engages and inspires? Can your words change attitudes and actions? If you come alive working in a fast-paced environment aren’t afraid of a challenge and skilled in navigating complex relationships, we would love to receive your application. You will be responsible for delivering tactical marketing, communications and media relations to promote Homeshare at a national, regional and local level. This is a role where understanding across disciplines is essential to coordinate and deliver full communications for Homeshare UK.

You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to produce high-quality creative, effective and accurate press and marketing materials. You will be working with a diverse range of internal clients - an understanding of housing, social enterprise, or older people’s interests would be an advantage.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering communications plans and tactics for colleagues leading Homeshare UK’s new programme of work and membership network. The role will drive national, trade and regional media interest and growth for Homeshare services in key locations across the UK, and its social franchise model, developing marketing to support services’ growth, along with maintaining and updating our digital platform and social media channels.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Advising Homeshare UK colleagues and members on the most effective forms of communication for their target audience
• Creating, editing and uploading content for the web, social media communities, print marketing collateral and internal communications
• Sourcing stories about Homeshare for news articles for regional, national and trade media
• Collating and maintaining regional press and media lists
• Copywriting, editing, proofreading for publications and internal bulletins
• Editing the website and other digital platforms
• Assisting in the management of the story, image, video and design libraries
• Developing and delivering communications channels and processes to ensure consistency and delivery of work on time to internal clients and external audiences
• Organising and developing creative marketing campaigns with online and print marketing collateral, sourcing quotes and liaising with designers
• Regularly monitoring and evaluating engagement in communications channels which can provide insight into current trends and contribute to the Communication team’s operational planning
• Working with people who participate in Homeshare and their local organisation to bring Homeshare to life with key audiences
• Contributing to the team’s strategic planning with ideas to improve communications and engagement based on evidence
• Building strong internal relationships to support colleagues across the organisation to promote brand consistency, tone of voice and facilitate robust communications internally and externally.
• Actively engage with the Homeshare UK network attending monthly practice meetings, training events and annual conference
• Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisations and its members
• Engage in continuous self-development and training
• Promote diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and Human Rights
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. 

We’re looking for someone who can use their skills to raise our profile locally and engage new supporters. You’ll be responsible for creating and executing campaigns to raise vital funds that help support our work, as well as raise awareness of what we do to ensure everyone who needs our help knows how to get it.

Purpose of post

• Develop and grow the public profile of Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire
• Encourage wider engagement and support from local residents, particularly amongst under-represented groups and young adults
• Develop our Research & Campaigns function to inform local and national policy-makers
• Support the Fundraising function by creating innovative campaigns that foster support for our cause

Job description: Communications Officer

Job title: Communications Officer

Location: Flexible, home and/or our London office. We are currently working from home but in the future we will be asking everyone to attend the office one day a month so we have the opportunity to meet and collaborate in-person. Outside of this one day a month, it will be up to you whether you want to work fully from home or to attend the office more regularly. We are more interested in the quality and content of your work, and your ability to work with others and to deadlines, than where you work.

Reporting to: Programmes Director

Hours: full-time (we are open to considering flexible arrangements, such as a job share, flexible working hours etc.)

Salary: up to £30,000

The role:

As the sole member of communications staff in a small team in our UK office, you’ll work closely with the Programmes Director and staff across our UK and Nigeria teams to drive our communications strategy and deliver day-to-day communications work. This includes the editing and production of publications, maintaining and updating our website and social media channels, producing copy and basic graphic design content, and engaging with our media contacts. You’ll be the one who will define how our outputs are represented externally and ensure that our brand identity and voice are defined and maintained across all of our materials. A large part of the role involves working with project teams to oversee and support the delivery of project-specific communications plans. This is a wide ranging role, with scope to progress in SDN by assuming higher-levels of responsibility and autonomy in managing our communications work.

We’d ideally like you to have at least three years of relevant experience, with a good level of experience in producing and designing communications content; managing and producing publications, website and social media content; contributing to the development and implementation of campaigns; and copy-writing and editing. These are tasks which are crucial to keeping our basic communications functions running, so you’ll need a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in Adobe CC in particular Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and website management via a WordPress CMS.

Job purpose:
 

The purpose of the role is to develop and manage SDN’s communications activities to maximise the influence of our work. The role has three main objectives:

1. To develop and manage SDN’s communications systems and processes.
2. To directly support the communications elements of SDN projects (e.g. events, publications and campaigns).
3. To build a strong external presence and awareness of SDN and its work.

Duties:

Objective 1: To develop and manage SDN’s communications systems and processes.

• Develop and manage systems and processes for communications activities and ensure these are followed (e.g. for the development of publications, website updates).
• Act as a brand guardian and champion, advising others to ensure all content and messaging is on-brand.
• Maintain a document management system of communication materials.
• Monitor the performance of SDN’s communications (e.g. via website analytics)
• Support the development and implementation of the SDN communications strategy.

Objective 2: To directly support the communications elements of SDN projects (e.g. events, publications and campaigns).

• Support and manage the development and delivery of project-level communications plans. This includes designing and producing website and social media content; managing publication development and dissemination; supporting the delivery of campaigns, events and other stakeholder engagements; and tracking communications expenses.
• Write high quality, compelling copy in a range of styles, primarily for social media, websites and press releases.
• Work with external photographers, filmmakers and designers to commission and produce content including graphics and video.

• Line/project manage, or coordinate, communications staff as necessary to ensure coordinated external communications, field support to projects, and efficient application of communications human resources.

Objective 3: To build a strong external presence and awareness of SDN and its work.

• Develop and own all communications channels to ensure key audiences are being reached through email (e.g. mailing list), social media, the website, and other channels.
• Design and produce content for social media, website, and email channels.
• Support the management of media requests and the development of a network of media contacts.

Other:

• Represent SDN at external meetings and events as requested
• To abide by SDN’s policies, including its Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Anti-Fraud and Corruption policy
• Where relevant, line manage team members, and manage the work of consultants/external partners
• Any other duties that are reasonably asked of you

Person specification:

The work we do here at SDN varies day to day so we need someone who is dynamic and reliable, who can work under pressure and deliver efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will have:

• 3+ years’ communications experience working in a multi-channel communications role
• Experience in copywriting, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience of coordinating and producing publications.
• Experience of managing, developing and updating content for outlets such as websites and social media.
• Experience of managing a WordPress website CMS, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), site navigation, Gutenberg page structuring, and content updates with basic HTML knowledge.
• Demonstrable competence in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
• Track record of communications project delivery, such as campaign planning and implementation and evaluation, and achieving key campaign objectives.
• Ability to manage staff in a matrix-management structure and remotely, and/or experience managing/coordinating the work of others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate with a variety of people at all levels.
• Flare for writing concise, compelling copy in plain English, according to a house Style Guide.

Desirable skills:

• Experience with Google Analytics 4, Adwords, and Search Console.
• Competence in Adobe Premiere Pro/video editing.
• A good eye for what makes a photograph effective, and technical knowledge of DSLRs.
• Experience in creating specifications for colleagues embarking on content gathering field trips.

Please check the attached document for more information.