As a Communications Officer, you will contribute to and organise a range of integrated marketing campaigns to promote our projects, services and ideas. You will be working closely with our marketing team to develop our digital presence, raise the profile of our interventions and create content that drives the expansion of our consumer base.

You will be a talented and experienced content creator that will play a key role in expanding our company’s digital footprint, followers and end users. Typical daily activities in this role include content writing, producing creative materials, engaging social media followers, liaising with suppliers and managing web platforms.

This role requires a high level of creativity, attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of emerging marketing trends. We would also like you to know the best ways of engaging with a range of different audiences to effectively tell our story. This includes an understanding of engaging with and working with the least heard voices, and those from deprived communities.

This post has been created in order to deliver the ambitions of Sport England’s £9.72m National Lottery funded Active Communities Programme. Birmingham and Solihull are one of 12 Local Delivery Pilots across England that are looking at innovative ways to reduce the levels of inactivity in our most disadvantaged communities.

The postholder will be employed by The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) which is an independent community benefit society which works with some of the poorest communities in Birmingham & Solihull to improve people’s health and wellbeing through physical activity.

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 9pm

Interviews:  Wednesday 11th December (afternoon) and Tuesday 17th December 

Communications Officer

Safe Child Thailand

Reports to: Head of Development

Term: 0.6 of a full time post, permanent

Based in: London, Clapham Common

Salary: £27,000 – 30,000 pa pro rata

Pension:  Contributory pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday not including bank holidays pa, pro rata

Start date:  As soon as possible

Application closes: 24th November 19

We’re looking for an outstanding, visionary and dedicated Communications Officer to develop the communications function. This is an opportunity to use your excellent communication skills to improve the lives of vulnerable Children in Thailand.

This key role within the Development Team:

• Planning and managing the annual schedule of communications

• Developing and maintaining brand messaging and tone of voice across the charity, for a wide range of audiences

• Creating content and overseeing the content and design of all marketing materials and publications

• Working closely with the Digital Communications officer, to grow our digital and social media presence and increase our online fundraising income

• Other activities that will support the organisation.

The post holder will have a passion for storytelling, producing engaging content for Safe Child Thailand’s key audiences across multiple channels, including (but not limited to) our new website (wordpress), social media (twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook), mailing systems (Mailchimp), video logging (YouTube), blogging, reports, presentations (Powerpoint) and the creation of promotional materials.

You will also:

• need a knowledge of website development, SEO and content management systems to effectively manage SCT’s website, creating and updating website content;

• Lead the production of SCTs Annual Review and other marketing materials and publications;

• Collect and analyse data from website analytics, email marketing reports and social media metrics.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Promotion of existing and new activities - to engage target audiences through communications and maximise fundraising, in a highly cost conscious environment

• Developing marketing materials and supporting activities and campaigns to support fundraising

• You will be expected to contribute to the growth of our online fundraising capacity and donations

• Daily management of the website through the addition of new content and on site optimisation

• Sourcing and securing press, TV and radio opportunities for SCT

• Oversight of communications at external events

• Strategy, analytics, and PR reporting.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a related field (e.g. communications, marketing, development, international development, etc.)

• Confident self-starter, enthusiastic, highly motivated, with excellent planning, time-management and organisational skills with ability to stick to timetables for delivery of work and meet deadlines under pressure

• Able to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences. Strong copy-writing and editing skills with the ability to turn complex information into compelling stories and content

• Ability to think strategically, identifying new opportunities

• Ability to think creatively, offering new ideas, concepts and solutions

• Well-organised and able to keep good records for data protection, confidentiality and financial purposes

• Experience working in marketing/PR/communications role in a charity environment; You will have empathy with the aims, objectives and activities of the charity.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of developing multi-channel communications plans and taking a communications campaign forward through different digital and offline channels

• Excellent Communication, and especially writing skills, with an ability to adjust tone and content appropriately for different target audiences

• Able to optimise user journeys, maximise meaningful engagement and grow new audiences

• Experience of implementing branding guidelines and ensuring they are adhered to across the organisation

• IT skills with the ability to commission and design/produce professional looking documents, publications, banners, branded materials etc.

• Design skills, particularly in creating and/or overseeing the design of visually appealing digital and non-digital content; graphics, films, image bank etc.

• Experience of responding to media enquiries, leading on and evaluating media coverage and PR

• Knowledge of the digital charity landscape, including best practice for social media, web content creation and engagement strategies
• Experience using digital analytical tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to set realistic targets and measure engagement.

Desirable

• An interest in international development

• Knowledge of at least one of the SCT’s key technical focus areas

• Country or regional knowledge relevant to the work of SCT

• Experience of design and photo editing software
• Experience of managing Google Adwords account.

How to Apply

TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and Supporting Statement (No more than two sides of A4) addressing the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place in our office week commencing 2nd December 19.

Communications Officer

Tooting, London

c£30,000 per annum

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Based at our offices in Trident Business Centre, Bickersteth Road, Tooting, you will be an experienced, enthusiastic and creative Communications Officer able to take a lead role in developing and coordinating communications across WCA and its projects.  This is a new role - you will be joining WCA at an exciting time as it develops its new Voluntary Sector Coordination Project in which communications will be key, together with the equally important task of promoting our existing work with Healthwatch Wandsworth, Voicing Views, LGBT Mental Health and any other WCA projects. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding communicator able to work on their own initiative but within clear priorities and workplans.  The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong track record in communications, ideally in the voluntary and community or health and care sectors and be able to manage a diverse workload and deliver within set timescales and deadlines.  You will join an enthusiastic and committed team, keen to help you build and develop this role. 

About us:

WCA offers a range of support to the voluntary sector in Wandsworth, together with a commitment to ensuring the service user perspective is heard in the planning and designing of health and care services through Healthwatch Wandsworth and our mental health and other projects.

Salary will be c£30,000

Deadline for completed applications: Monday 25 November 2019, 9:00 am.

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 29 November 2019 

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 

Job description and person specification can be found by clicking the apply button below. 

To apply, you will need to download an application form by clicking the apply button below. 

WCA values diversity and is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Why join us?
Would you like to join a dynamic team that is supporting a growing movement of communities that are building genuinely and permanently affordable homes? Will you enjoy working in a small team and with partner organisations to boost the profile of community land trusts, make the case to government, and make our projects successful through effective communication?

Community land trusts (CLTs) are a growing force for social good. They are set up and run by ordinary people to develop and manage homes as well as community shops, pubs and other assets that are important to that community. They aim to make sure the homes are permanently affordable, based on what people actually earn in their area.

As the communications and campaigns officer you will play a key role in supporting the National CLT Network’s team on our core communications, campaigns and events activities.

About the National CLT Network
National CLT Network is the national membership body for community land trusts established in 2010. The National CLT Network provides resources, training and advice for CLTs, and works with government, local authorities, lenders and funders to establish the best conditions for CLTs to grow and flourish.

We are a small, dedicated and ambitious team. Our strategy is to scale up the CLT movement and to develop our charity into a strong, viable and resilient social enterprise. We are also part of major partnerships to build up the infrastructure across the country for all forms of community led housing, and to scale up the CLT movement across North-West Europe.

Our successes have had the following impact:

• A rapid growth in CLTs from 30 in 2010 to over 300 in 2019;

• One in three local authorities providing some kind of support to CLTs in their area;

• 935 homes built by CLTs with another 16,600 community led homes in the pipeline.

About the role
This is a varied role. You will see the impact of your work on successful projects, and on CLTs and their achievements locally. The communications and campaigns officer works with team members across the organisation, gets to know our work deeply and has the opportunity to travel to meet our inspiring CLT members. You will also work closely with the co-chief executive, responsible for our advocacy campaigning and lobbying work, getting first-hand knowledge of how to influence government policy to help our members to thrive.

You will use this knowledge to create compelling content across a variety of mediums from blogs and newsletters to video interviews, creating lobbying and campaign materials for groups to use and ensuring our website showcases the best of what we do, and helps CLTs to succeed.

You’ll also support the delivery of successful events that are highly valued by our members. At our last AGM, 100% of attendees said they would recommend attending to other members. You’ll see wonderful people form connections, draw inspiration and go on to provide new homes that are really needed by their communities.

The challenges and opportunities for this role in the coming year include:

• Supporting the communications manager to create a new brand and a new website for the network.

• Working with the co-chief executive and others on our acclaimed advocacy campaigns that have made significant gains for the CLT movement, ensuring they can continue to build genuinely affordable homes.

• Playing a key role in developing, and delivering a new programme of events such as a national conference and “See It and Believe It” peer to peer events where new groups get inspired by visiting successful CLTs whose residents are enjoying their new homes.

About you
This is an exciting and career-enhancing role. It could be the right opportunity for a range of potential candidates. Your motivations might be many and varied – from wanting to develop your career in communications or advocacy campaigning, to having a passion for housing or communities, or because you want more responsibility and the opportunity to work in a growing charity where you can use your initiative and develop your potential.

It is particularly for you if you: enjoy a variety of tasks and challenges, are a team player, a strong communicator, flexible, organised, and have a strong attention to detail. You will also feel strongly about the importance of social justice and the difference that CLTs and community-led housing can make. Whatever your motivations the National CLT Network would like to hear from you.

Details
The role is for a full time, permanent post. The working hours are 9-5, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. The salary is £25,450 – £30,750 per annum depending on skills and experience

Benefits include 30 days annual leave + bank holidays, a generous employer match scheme for pension contributions, healthcare and a personal training budget.

How to Apply
Please visit our website to download the candidate recruitment pack which contains full instructions on the role and how to apply, and to download our application form.

Deadline for applications 10am Monday 25th November 2019

We are looking for a Communications Officer (Income Generation)

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week (PT and Job Share applicants welcome)

Based in Westcliff on Sea (moving to Prittlewell in March 2020)

Our charity relies on the generosity and goodwill of thousands of supporters across Essex who make donations, take part in events or volunteer. Quite simply, without our supporters, Havens Hospices wouldn’t exist.

How can you inspire even more people to support us, so we can provide more hospice care?

We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our Marketing and Communications Team. This role will be dedicated to helping our Income Generation Team (fundraising and trading) find innovative ways to publicise and market their events, appeals and campaigns to raise as much money as possible, helping us continue caring through our hospice services.

With your communication skills, we can inspire more people to fundraise and support Havens Hospices, helping to build a sustainable income for the future.

Candidates will have experience of working in a Communications and Marketing environment, experience of working within challenging situations and looking for an opportunity to promote and protect a well-loved and respected charity.

Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution has a direct effect on our hospice services

Havens Hospices Staff Benefits

• 32 days annual leave, including bank holiday (pro-rata). Increasing to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years’ service.
• Perkbox retailer discount scheme.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for pension and annual leave purchase.
• Competitive pension schemes and NHS pension for continuing members.
• Learning and Development team committed to personal and professional development, offering a number of education opportunities.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Wellbeing sessions (monthly).

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Are you looking for a varied communications role that will see you focus on enhancing engagement with businesses that support Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK)? 

The Communications Officer (Corporate Lead) will provide high quality communications support for our existing Corporate Partnerships, as well as supporting efforts to secure new partnerships. The postholder will also assist in increasing awareness of ARUK’s Corporate Partnerships in regional media, specialist and consumer titles, and national media where appropriate, to help increase awareness of ARUK’s brand, promote the charity’s Corporate Partnerships offering and help raise more funds for dementia research.

The role assists in the delivery of communications programmes that support the work of the National and Regional Corporate Fundraising teams, as well as supporting ARUK’s own corporate communications function. The role plays a key part in raising awareness of dementia and inspiring engagement with our cause at businesses across the country, and in maximising positive exposure of our Corporate Partnerships.

This is a full time; fixed term contract/secondment opportunity working Monday to Friday (37.5.5 hours per week), for a period of 12-months, or on return of substantive post holder, whichever is earlier and is to cover a period of maternity leave.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) to plan and implement communications programmes, working through multiple channels including media, staff newsletters, blog posts, video and social media.
• Develop effective relationships with ARUK’s National and Regional Corporate Fundraising teams, and with external corporate partners, in order to identify and deliver on communications needs.
• Prepare, write, issue and “sell in” regional and national press releases relating to ARUK’s corporate fundraising activity, bringing the charity’s expertise and key messages to the forefront.
• Proactively work with the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) and the National and Regional Corporate Partnerships teams to identify additional communications opportunities to be delivered via, or in partnership with, our Corporate Partners.
• Seek additional ways to promote ARUK’s Corporate Partnerships work through the media and other channels, including ARUK’s blog.
• Develop effective working relationships with relevant members of the media; respond promptly to queries, including occasional out-of-hours queries.
• Secure appropriate social media coverage in support of our Corporate Partnerships, liaising with digital team.
• Liaise with ARUK spokespeople, the public, scientists, journalists, freelancers, ARUK colleagues, Trustees, Patrons, other charities and organisations, IT and other support agencies as appropriate.
• Act as spokesperson in media interviews, alongside others, where necessary.
• Monitor relevant media coverage; keep up to date with social, scientific and charitable sector issues which could benefit, or have relevance to, ARUK.
• Attend and/or organise appropriate meetings and events – these will require some travel and occasional unsociable hours.
• Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Communications Manager (Corporate and Policy) in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for;

• Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.
• Ability to create communications copy and campaigns that engage, inform and inspire.
• Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Microsoft office packages and databases, good keyboard skills.
• Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and to translate scientific work for lay people; knowledge of dementia and/or science is advantageous, but not a requirement.
• Experience of supporting or co-ordinating partnership working.
• Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media (e.g. press, social media, email, events).
• A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.
• Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £27,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is 21st November 2019, with interviews to be held on the 27th & 29th November and 2nd & 4th December. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.  Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

The job of the Communications Officer is to ensure that the Society reaches all of its audiences effectively. At the core of the role is our Fellowship – strengthening our communication of their achievements, and making it easier for them to engage effectively with the Society.

The Officer will ensure that the Society’s work – including our events, policy work and medals for achievement – reaches a wider audience than ever before. They will also work with our partners in the higher education sector to promote our activities within universities, and to ensure strong engagement with our new programme for Early Career Researchers.

The Officer will take responsibility for a number of communication channels, including the Society’s website, social media, Fellows’ bulletin and mailing lists. They will develop our press coverage and help to ensure a strong presence at relevant external events.

The role is based at the Society’s offices in Cathays Park, Cardiff.

A day in the life of the Communications Officer

Your working day will be varied – including both regular tasks and a wide range of activities relating to the Society’s current priorities. Daily tasks will include social media posts, promoting events, and keeping the website up to date. You will also need to keep on top of our overall work programme – taking a keen role in staff meetings, and talking to other team members so that you take account of their communication needs.

When we are putting on public events, you will spend time writing emails, tweets, press releases and other material to help ensure they are well attended. You’ll also need to attend some of the events, taking full advantage of opportunities for press coverage, social media and photo/video output.

In November each year, we open nominations for the Society’s Medals – this will be a key time for the Communications Officer, as you will need to promote the Medals to a wide audience. Another busy time of year is when we announce the election of new Fellows in Spring – you will have the task of working with our partner universities to celebrate their achievements.

Although you will work closely with our small team of five other staff members, you’ll need to be able to work accurately and sometimes with limited supervision. We expect the Communications Officer to adapt to the Society’s current communications style quickly, but also to advise us on how we can become more engaging.

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Swydd y Swyddog Cyfathrebu yw sicrhau bod y Gymdeithas yn cyrraedd ei holl gynulleidfaoedd yn effeithiol. Craidd y swydd yw ein Cymrodoriaeth – cryfhau’r ffordd rydym ni’n cyfathrebu eu cyflawniadau, a’i gwneud yn haws iddyn nhw ymgysylltu’n effeithiol gyda’r Gymdeithas.

Bydd y Swyddog yn sicrhau bod holl waith y Gymdeithas – gan gynnwys ein digwyddiadau, gwaith polisi a medalau cyflawniad – yn cyrraedd cynulleidfa ehangach nag erioed. Bydd hefyd yn gweithio gyda’n partneriaid yn y sector addysg uwch i hyrwyddo ein gweithgareddau mewn prifysgolion, a sicrhau ymgysylltu cryf gyda’n rhaglen newydd ar gyfer Ymchwilwyr Gyrfa Gynnar.

Bydd y Swyddog yn gyfrifol am nifer o sianeli cyfathrebu, gan gynnwys gwefan y Gymdeithas, cyfryngau cymdeithasol, bwletin y Cymrodyr a rhestrau postio. Bydd yn datblygu ein presenoldeb yn wasg ac yn helpu i sicrhau presenoldeb cryf mewn digwyddiadau allanol perthnasol.

Lleoliad gwaith y Swyddog fydd swyddfa’r Gymdeithas ym Mharc Cathays, Caerdydd.

Diwrnod ym mywyd y Swyddog Cyfathrebu

Bydd eich diwrnod gwaith yn amrywiol – yn cynnwys tasgau rheolaidd ac amrywiaeth eang o weithgareddau’n ymwneud â blaenoriaethau cyfredol y Gymdeithas. Bydd tasgau dyddiol yn cynnwys postio ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol, hyrwyddo digwyddiadau, a chadw’r wefan yn gyfredol. Bydd hefyd angen i chi ymwneud â’n rhaglen waith gyffredinol – gan gymryd rhan yn frwd mewn cyfarfodydd staff, a siarad gydag aelodau eraill o’r tîm er mwyn i chi roi ystyriaeth lawn i’w hanghenion cyfathrebu.

Pan fyddwn ni’n trefnu digwyddiadau cyhoeddus, byddwch yn treulio amser yn ysgrifennu negeseuon ebost, trydar, datganiadau i’r wasg a deunydd arall i helpu i sicrhau presenoldeb da. Bydd hefyd angen i chi fynychu rhai o’r digwyddiadau, gan fanteisio’n llawn ar gyfleoedd am sylw yn y wasg, y cyfryngau cymdeithasol a chynnyrch ffotograffig/fideo.

Ym mis Tachwedd bob blwyddyn, rydym ni’n agor enwebiadau ar gyfer Medalau’r Gymdeithas – bydd hwn yn gyfnod allweddol i’r Swyddog Cyfathrebu, gan y bydd angen i chi hybu’r Medalau i gynulleidfa eang. Cyfnod prysur arall yn y flwyddyn yw cyhoeddi etholiad y Cymrodyr newydd yn y gwanwyn – f chi fydd â’r dasg o weithio gyda’n prifysgolion partner i ddathlu eu cyflawniadau.

Er y byddwch yn gweithio’n agos gyda’n tîm bach o bum aelod arall o staff, bydd angen i chi allu gweithio’n gywir ac ambell waith gyda goruchwyliaeth gyfyngedig. Rydym ni’n disgwyl i’r Swyddog Cyfathrebu addasu i arddull cyfathrebu cyfredol y Gymdeithas yn gyflym, ond hefyd ein cynghori ar sut i wella ein hymgysylltu.

Communications Officer

Are you interested in joining Compassion in World Farming’s Communications team? We are seeking a proactive and positive person who is skilled at writing copy for different audiences and has experience of managing relationships with high-profile individuals.

Communications Officer Responsibilities:

- Take ownership of ongoing UK media monitoring and evaluation work, including compiling of reports.
- Identify, research and draft press releases, web news pieces, features, comment pieces, briefings, letters to the editor, scripts and other relevant publicity materials as and when required.
- Write articles for in-house publications and draft copy for internal communications materials.
- Contribute to the development of Compassion’s website.

Communications Officer Requirements:

You need to be able to convey strong, clear messaging and understand our target audiences in order to help raise our profile in the UK. Traditional media knowledge is a must, along with a good understanding of digital and social media.

If you have the drive, enthusiasm, copywriting and organisational skills, plus an interest in animal welfare then we’d like to hear from you.

About CiWFI - Compassion In World Farming International:

Compassion in World Farming International is a fast-growing and influential campaigning charity with decades of experience fighting factory farming: our award-winning undercover investigations have exposed the ugly realities of factory farms; our political lobbying and campaigns have improved the living conditions for factory farmed animals across Europe; our Food Business team is working with some of the world’s biggest food companies – retailers, producers and manufacturers – to drive humane-sustainable innovation.

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Job type: Full time, Maternity Cover (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

Salary: £23,000 to £25,000 (Depending on Experience)

Benefits: Why work for Compassion in World Farming? For animals, people and planet: We are on a mission to end factory farming and create a world where fresh air and sunshine are natural parts of any farming system. To expand your current skills, develop your career and make a difference to the lives of billions. We offer 25 days paid holiday. 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo, our international headquarters are in Godalming near Guildford, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Wey. We occupy modern, bright open plan offices just two minutes walk from Godalming station. Free parking, Free fruit!

Closing date: Sunday, 8th December 2019
Interviews: Planned for week commencing 9th December and 16th December, however interviews may take place on a rolling programme throughout the application period

No Agencies please.

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

Ref: 90398

The organisation

Unlocked Graduates is an award-winning organisation that aims to change the way we develop society’s future leaders, as well as how we think about prisons and prisoners by focusing on rehabilitation, and addressing the damage and cost of reoffending.

At the core of Unlocked Graduates is a new leadership programme that will get top graduates into prisons working as frontline prison officers for two years. The project grew out of a recommendation in the Coates’ Review of prison education.

Our participants are asked to focus on rehabilitation and breaking cycles of re-offending to give second chances to those who lacked opportunities earlier in life. This work will form part of their studies for a master’s degree which they will complete while taking on the full duties of a frontline prison officer. At the end of the programme they will be asked to develop policy ideas that they think have the potential to influence systemic change.

It’s a model we know can work to improve public services – recent research on the Teach First scheme credited their work for a measurable improvement in London schools.

We want the programme to raise the status of a currently invisible and undervalued public service by attracting a different type of leader to work in prisons and help identify ways to reform the prison system, reduce re-offending and improve rehabilitation. We also want our participants to consider entering other professions and sectors at the end of the two years and are building corporate relationships to offer such opportunities.

The role

This is a critical role that offers the chance to shape and drive the Unlocked Graduates voice across a range of digital, social and print channels. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation – especially in recruitment – this role will drive the placement of targeted content to drive applications and build the reputation of Unlocked Graduates.

With lots of opportunity for copywriting and the management of video production and design projects, s/he will be familiar with, or willing to build a high level of competency in, a range of social media channels as well as acting as the primary internal web editor.

Key accountabilities will include the following.

• Edit all digital content for external audiences, writing content for web, newsletters and social media channels.
• Oversee effective media monitoring (including managing interns) to ensure the organisation stays abreast of all relevant stories, identifying positive prison news for use on social media etc.
• Manage external creative, media buying and web development agencies to ensure new content is developed and delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Drive the dissemination of this content, maintaining a rigorous editorial calendar and leading regular website reviews to identify and share high quality content.
• Maintain a cutting-edge knowledge of the best way to use social media channels to maximum effect, steadily growing our audiences and ensuring high levels of engagement.
• Project manage complex print, design and video production projects, including working with participants, colleagues and partners in government and the third sector to arrange interviews and access to prisons.
• Identify and draft high-quality award entries to highlight the achievements of Unlocked Graduates.
• Assist the delivery of occasional high-profile events.

Dependent on experience, there will also be opportunities to:

• Act as the first point of contact for media, managing speedy responses to questions and develop pitch ideas.
• Monitor for relevant policy and parliamentary developments to identify opportunities to engage with parliamentarians and policy-makers.

Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrable relevant experience with a proven record in:
  • Managing excellent websites, preferably with a working knowledge of WordPress to effectively manage developers and a good knowledge of SEO principles.
  • Growing engaged, opted-in audiences on social media channels (especially Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn).

• Excellent written communication and presentation skills and an ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of people. 

• Good data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret data and statistics to develop stories and content.
• Computer literate, especially in the use of Microsoft. Technical design skills, from the design features in Word and PowerPoint through to video-editing and design programmes would also be desirable.
• Knowledge of, or a willingness to quickly build, competency in MailChimp and social media management tools such as Buffer, Tweetdeck etc. 

• An eye for good design and experience developing and applying a strong brand across a range of channels. (Desirable)
• Experience or knowledge of paid-for digital and social media campaigns. (Desirable)
• Experience managing and commissioning events, print and design services. (Desirable)
• An understanding of or interest in the criminal justice system and/or similar graduate recruitment programmes. (Desirable)

Characteristics and skills

• Strong belief and enthusiasm for Unlocked Graduates’ aims and mission.
• Exceptional relationship building skills, with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• A creative approach and self-starting ability to create effective solutions with limited resource.
• Methodical, organised and able to work with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload in a busy team environment.
• A team player, who is willing to deliver practically on the ground and be hands-on.
• Regularly evaluates own performance to build on strengths and identify areas to improve.

Other requirements

Right to work in the UK.

Willingness to travel within the UK – including occasional overnight stays, evening events and weekend work.

To make an application

To apply, complete a short application form and upload a CV.

Closing date:  2nd December 2019 at midday

First round interviews:5th and 6th December 2019

Second round interviews:13th December 2019

Applications will be assessed as they are received. Please let us know if you will have any limits on your availability during this time. For more information about Unlocked Graduates please visit our website.

Fixed-term contract of 23 months

This is an outstanding opportunity to kick-start your career in media and public affairs within a highly influential organisation at the heart of the charity sector.

With a high level of responsibility from day one, supported by a package of training and development, you make a crucial contribution to NCVO’s important work. You have a key role in helping us secure media coverage as well as to collaborate with a range of external stakeholders from parliament and among our member charities.

Your potential is as important to us as your experience, but you’ll already have an interest in the media and politics, with some knowledge of public policy and the voluntary sector, and you’ll be an effective team player with excellent communication skills.

With excellent analytical skills, you are competent and experienced in researching information. Well organised, you manage and prioritise your work efficiently and work on your own initiative.

NCVO’s trainee scheme has a strong track record of giving people an excellent introduction to working for a charity and helping them go on to build a career in the charity sector.

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 currently under-represented in NCVO. 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.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

How to apply

Please visit our website for more information on this opportunity and to apply.

Closing date: 09:00 Thursday 21 November 2019

Interviews: Monday 2 December and Tuesday 3 December 2019

If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues downloading or submitting your application form, please email HR or phone us, details available on our website.

About NCVO

Each day, millions of people make a difference to the causes they believe in through voluntary organisations and volunteering.

This thriving voluntary sector and volunteer movement are essential for a better society – especially in times of challenge and change.

That’s why, inspired and empowered by our 14,000 members, NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We do this by connecting, representing and supporting voluntary organisations, from the smallest community groups to the largest charities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal. 

NCVO has a reputation as an authoritative voice for the charity sector: our robust, actionable policy positions and campaigns are built upon a strong research and evidence base and an engaged membership. You’ll help us to build on this reputation through excellent communications.

Able to get stuck in to projects from media relations to corporate communications and internal communications, you’ll likely have a background in public relations, but it won’t be all you want to do in your next role.

You’ll support staff with media work, find opportunities to highlight our messages, and also develop relationships with our members to help showcase their work. You’ll also help us create content for our own channels, such as email and social media.

You’ll be part of the communications team at NCVO, which is responsible for media and internal communications, as well as parliamentary and stakeholder relations, and you’ll work closely with colleagues in our digital and marketing teams. Coordinating our communications to make sure our messages are heard by the right audiences at the right time will be an important aspect of your job.

We’re looking for someone with the judgement to help us frame our issues in the right way and the writing ability to help us explain our work clearly. We’re looking for someone with excellent news sense and political judgement, and who has the initiative to spot issues and deal with them sensitively and effectively.

NCVO is a positive and supportive place to work, and you’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we get the ball rolling on a new strategy to inform our future priorities.

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 currently under-represented in NCVO. 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.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

How to apply

Please visit our website for more information on this opportunity and to apply.

If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues submitting your application form, please email us or phone us, details available on our website.

Closing date: 09:00 Monday 25 November 2019
Interviews: Monday 9 December and Tuesday 10 December 2019

About NCVO

Each day, millions of people make a difference to the causes they believe in through voluntary organisations and volunteering.

This thriving voluntary sector and volunteer movement are essential for a better society – especially in times of challenge and change.

That’s why, inspired and empowered by our 14,000 members, NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We do this by connecting, representing and supporting voluntary organisations, from the smallest community groups to the largest charities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone.

Charity No. 225922.

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal. 

Job Title: Communications Officer

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & PR

Location: Lifelites, 26 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5BL

Hours: 34 per week

Duration: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Lifelites’ goal

Lifelites is a small charity with a unique mission to donate life-changing technology packages to give life-limited and disabled children using hospice services a chance to play, be creative, control something for themselves and communicate, for as long as it is possible. We donate this technology, including training on how to use it and technical support, for children using every children’s hospice service in the British Isles. 

Purpose of the role

The Communications Officer is a key role within the Fundraising & PR Team, providing the full communications remit for Lifelites. This remit includes creating media opportunities for Lifelites; planning and managing the annual schedule of communications; managing the day to day running of the website and social media activity.

The candidate

We are looking for someone wishing to dedicate themselves to making a positive difference to the lives of life-limited and disabled children. You will need to work efficiently with colleagues, fundraisers and volunteers to raise the £750,000 we need each year to give these children a chance to escape the confines of their conditions.

You will need the right balance of experience, professionalism and friendliness and be willing to pick up the phone to make a new contact. And you will have the desire and skill to develop relationships with external parties, media, donors and volunteers to build Lifelites’ community of funders to help us do more for the children we support.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Promotion of existing and new activities to engage target audiences through communications and maximise fundraising

• Developing marketing materials to support fundraising

• Supporting fundraising activities and campaigns

• Sourcing and securing press, TV and radio opportunities for Lifelites

• Website and social media management

• Oversight of communications at external activities

• Assisting with the communications to hospice staff

• Strategy, analytics, and PR reporting

At Lifelites we reward our employees’ hard work with benefits that include:

• 25 days annual leave (plus extra days off between Christmas and New Year)

• 4pm finish on Fridays + many more benefits!

Please apply addressing the person specification below by sending your CV and a covering letter (maximum of two sides of A4) indicating why you think you are the right person for this job.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 28 November

Interviews to be held on 6 December

An opportunity to provide a vital role to a small, friendly and dynamic Fundraising Team. The role involves various communications and marketing activities which contribute to raising the profile of the Society and engaging with our community.

The Architects Benevolent Society is dedicated to helping past and present members of architectural professions, and their families, in times of need.

Duties and responsibilities:

To play a key role in planning and delivering the Society’s communications.

• Maintaining and building awareness and support for the Society
• Working alongside the External Relations Manager and other staff to develop content for all digital communications, including (but not exclusively) welfare materials, impact reporting, case stories, and the promotion of events.
• Developing and designing new and current branded materials, and ensuring all staff follow the Society’s branding guidelines
• Developing, updating, writing content, and maintaining the Society’s website
• Liaising with stakeholders to coordinate regular mailings to supporters and beneficiaries
• Preparing content and layout, segmenting and collating data for direct mailing materials including newsletters and appeals
• Liaising with the Society’s design agency, media partners and marketing professionals from membership organisations and practices to promote services and events
• Overseeing management of social media platforms
• Liaising with the Society’s welfare team to gather content and data for impact reporting.
• Representing the Society at events.

To work as a member of the team for the benefit of the Architects Benevolent Society.

• Attend and contribute to team meetings
• Participate in the overall fundraising, welfare and stewardship programme activities where necessary and appropriate
• Collaborate with colleagues on the activity of the Society
• Undertake such other tasks as the External Relations Manager may direct.

Knowledge and experience required

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a communications role
• The ability to understand and appreciate the motivations of donors, supporters and volunteers
• Significant experience in using social media platforms and marketing channels (Mailchimp, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook) and an understanding of best practice for general use and online campaigns
• Expertise with computers and database management
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality.

Skills required

• Excellent verbal and written and interpersonal skills – being able to convey information so that it engages interest and motivates support
• Planning and organising - a confident self-starter with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, use of initiative and ability to make decisions.
• Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of design software, (Photoshop, Illustrator) and supporter databases.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Do you love cycling as much as we do? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge with a charity on a pedalling revolution?

Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, is aiming to inspire a million more people onto their bikes and needs an enthusiastic and dynamic Communications and Media Officer at its headquarters in Guildford to help us.

You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing media campaigns, reacting to news stories, and producing engaging content celebrating everything that’s great about cycling.

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