We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Officer to help the Trust develop our content and community engagement. 

As part of the Communications Team, the Communications Officer will be joining a dynamic and fast-paced team responsible for the public face of the Trust. The Communications Officer will deliver engaging content across all our communications channels to increase public engagement with the Trust’s work and encourage recruitment and retention of Trust supporters. 

The successful candidate will have experience of writing and adapting engaging content for a wide range of audiences for use across multiple channels. Candidates should also have experience of managing an organisations digital presence and be comfortable working directly with a range of stakeholders. 

The deadline for applications is 8am on Monday 22 March 2021. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in the week commencing Monday 29 March. The format/location of these are to be confirmed in line with Covid-19 Government guidance.

For more information, and to apply, please visit our website.

Healthwatch Milton Keynes is here to help improve local health and social care services and make sure they work for the people of Milton Keynes.

Our mission is to be an independent organisation, providing an effective local voice for people in Milton Keynes, influencing and shaping health and social care services to meet their needs.

An exciting new opportunity has opened for a Communications Officer.

The key to our success is a population that is aware of Healthwatch Milton Keynes and the impact we can have on local services when people share their health and care experiences with us.

The Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering innovative ways of reaching people affected by health and care services, helping to gather information on experience and empowering people to provide challenge to those that pay for and provide services.

The right person will deliver the social media strategy for our organisation, maximising the potential of social media, our website and our communications to Healthwatch MK members, enabling and empowering our community to speak out about local health and social care services.

We highly recommend interested applicants contact us for an informal chat about the role in the first instance to discuss home working arrangements and our plans to return to working from our main office.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing why you feel you make an ideal candidate for the post against the pre-requisites of the job description and person specification. 

Interviews for the post will be held in a virtual setting.

PLEASE NOTE applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we reserve the right to close the ad early .

Healthwatch MK CIO is an equal opportunities employer. We value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applications from all members of the community, including those with disabilities. The successful candidate will be expected to declare all previous criminal offences and to provide an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job title: Communications Officer

Job purpose: to contribute to delivering MapAction’s external communications and to planning and strategising our comms activities.

Hours: ideally 22.5/week although there is some flexibility on this, above a minimum of 19 hrs/wk. Work times/days are flexible

Location: Due to Covid-19 MapAction’s team is currently home working and this post would need to be too. In the future there may be an expectation for ad hoc travel to meetings at MapAction’s office, currently Chinnor, Oxfordshire

Contract: this is a part-time, substantive position.

Responsible to: Fundraising & Marketing Director 

Task managed by: Head of Communications 

Salary: £26,989 - £29,148 pro rata

About MapAction

In the chaotic fall-out of a humanitarian emergency such as an earthquake, conflict or epidemic, data and maps are crucial to make rapid sense of the situation and plan the best response to save lives and minimise suffering.

MapAction is an international charity working globally to ensure humanitarian teams have the information and data they need, in the most useful formats, to enable them to respond as effectively as possible when crises occur, as well as helping them to plan and prepare ahead of time. We are actively working to apply technology and geospatial expertise to tackle some of today’s biggest humanitarian challenges, in collaboration with our partners around the world.

We are a technical partner of several United Nations bodies and regional disaster management agencies and receive funding from a number of governments, trusts and foundations.

MapAction has an inspirational and well-respected team of highly skilled and trained volunteers, backed up by specialised staff, who are ready to deploy anywhere in the world at very short notice to respond to humanitarian emergencies. They also help our partners with preparedness, early anticipation and training. 

With a cohort of creative, compassionate and committed people and a strong team spirit, we remain small enough that you will quickly come to know and respect what everyone contributes, as they will you. We pull together to do what is needed.

What will you do?

Working with the Communications Lead and situated within the wider Fundraising & Marketing Team, you will help to plan and implement a wide variety of targeted and effective communications activities that raise our profile with key audiences, publicise the services we offer and communicate their impact.

Working with people across and beyond the organisation, you will be coordinating, creating and publishing high quality, engaging and targeted content for different on- and offline channels. These include our website, email newsletters, social media platforms, printed materials, events and press and media. You will help to ensure that all our external comms are aligned with our values of humanity, impartiality, innovation and voluntary service and support our organisational objectives, which include providing insight, promoting learning, influencing technical standards, facilitating collaboration and developing new funding streams to expand our work.

Main Responsibilities:

·   Guided by the Head of Communications and comms protocols, coordinating, creating, editing, scheduling and publishing on-and offline content including website news stories and blogs, social media posts, contributed articles, email newsletters, videos, podcasts, presentation materials, etc.

·   Building relationships across the organisation and with key partners to gather interesting stories and proof points and collaborate to disseminate them.

·   Assisting with media relations activities including strengthening relationships with key media contacts, drafting and issuing press releases, pitching stories and commentary, arranging interviews, briefing spokespeople, etc. under the guidance of the Head of Communications.

·   Monitoring social media channels and responding to comments and mentions. Helping to proactively engage with relevant and influential organisations and individuals on social media.

·   Helping to generate and promote live broadcasts and webinars.

·   Liaising with fundraising team colleagues to generate communications outputs and materials in accordance with funder requirements.

·     Maintaining calendar(s) for social media, blogs, speaking platforms, awards, media opportunities etc.

·     Helping to update the MapAction website and assisting in the development of a new website during 2021.

·     Helping to create printed materials such as brochures, leaflets and display materials, working with designers and other external suppliers as needed.

·     Drafting occasional award entries.

·     Researching and securing speaking opportunities and supporting speakers with preparations and materials.

·     Participating in planning communications activities.

·     Reporting activities as needed both internally to MapAction’s Management Team and externally to funders.

Key competencies and requirements

·     At least three years of experience in a communications role in a humanitarian, technology and/or business to business (B2B) context.

·     A sound understanding gleaned through work experience and/or training of different communications disciplines and channels and/or a degree of expertise in several areas such as social media, media relations, email marketing, etc.

·     An understanding of the fundamentals of focused B2B communications.

·     An ability to communicate complex information in an engaging way.

·     A great team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.

·     An ability to work autonomously but also collaboratively, with input and oversight/approvals from internal and/or external stakeholders as needed.

·     Excellent writing skills.

·     Creative flair - a head full of ideas for interesting content and an eye for good visual presentation.

·     Strong attention to detail.

·      Desirable: an awareness of humanitarian issues and factors to be mindful of when communicating in this context.

  ·   Desirable: familiarity with various tools and platforms such as Canva, HitFilm, HootSuite, Powerpoint, Biteable, Facebook & Instagram Live, Eventbrite, Zoom, etc., or similar tools/platforms.

 Equal Opportunities Policy:

MapAction is an Equal Opportunities employer. All employees have a personal responsibility to promote and support measures designed to create a working environment which is free from harassment or discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the Travellers community or HIV&AIDS status.

How to apply:

Please complete your application by submitting a CV and covering letter on Go Hire. The closing date for applications is 6th March 2021. For further discussion regarding the content of this role, please reach out to Ian Davis, Fundraising and Marketing Director via the website. MapAction reserves the right to close the application date early. NO AGENCIES.

Contract: permanent 

Hours: full time (part time/job-sharing arrangements will be considered)

Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK (location flexible for the right candidate – currently all roles are home-working)

Reporting to: Communications & Media Manager

Closing date: 21 March 2021 (23:30 GMT)

The role

Are you passionate about human rights and tropical forests? Are you an exceptional communicator and digital native? Do you lie awake wondering how you can use your communication skills to create positive social change in the world? If so, you might be who we’re looking for!

We are recruiting a Communication & Media Officer to join our global human rights charity of 50+ dedicated staff. In this job, you will play a key role in supporting, planning and delivering all aspects of our communication work, as well as developing platforms and strategies to amplify the voice of those we work with.

You will understand – and proactively target – various audiences, including policy makers, local communities, supporters and our partners and staff. You will write, edit, and publish content across various channels, including online, social and print. In addition, you will use your expert communication skills and fastidious attention to detail to support staff to produce high-quality content, and to create spaces for the voices of our partners.  

As the successful candidate, you will have at least 3-5 years’ experience in all aspects of communication and be fluent in written and spoken English. Strong preference will be given to those with a working knowledge of Spanish; French is also beneficial. You will be working as part of a small team engaged in collaborative work across our organisation, therefore excellent people skills are a must.

About us

Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international NGO that supports forest peoples to assert their rights to control and manage their territories and forests.

We work with forest peoples in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, to help them secure their rights, build up their own organisations and negotiate with governments and companies to ensure that any economic and conservation activities on their lands respect their rights to self-determination. For more information see our website via the Apply button.

Key responsibilities:

Communication

• Provide creative, editorial and operational support for communications projects
• Plan and create compelling multimedia communications materials, including video editing and production
• Develop strategies with the team to increase engagement and audience monitoring and retention
• Maintain and manage Twitter and Facebook accounts, regularly contributing to key messaging and live tweeting events
• Provide input into developing FPP's websites to provide trusted and powerful online content and promote engagement with multiple audiences
• Support with the writing and production of FPP publications including the Annual Report and monthly digital newsletters
• Provide communications support for our campaigns and fundraising efforts
• In future, this role will require some overseas travel to attend meetings and events on behalf of FPP

Media

• Assist with forward planning and dissemination of press releases, articles, and blogs across a variety of channels
• Monitor and report on relevant press coverage, including news stories which would benefit from indigenous peoples' perspective
• Build relationships with key journalists and media outlets to become a trusted voice on indigenous, human rights and conservation issues

Principles

• Work with respect for the right to self-determination of forest peoples
• Create space for ‘local voice’ and ensure FPP’s own communications complements and supports (but does not replace, dominate or subsume) the voices of forest peoples and their locally based community-based or civil society organisations
• Support the principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent, and champion how this relates to communications outputs

Terms

• Salary in the range of £26,000 – £28,300pa depending on qualifications and experience
• Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK (flexible for the right candidate)
• This is a permanent contract, and benefits include:
  • 20 days' leave per year, plus all public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed
  • Time off in lieu and flexible working hours

Person Specification

Essential requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years' relevant experience in a communications role, ideally within an NGO, advocacy or international context
• Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and spoken English, with demonstratable experience of writing copy, editing and publishing for print and digital media
• Skilled with a range of digital communication tools and platforms, including social media, content management systems and standard communication tools
• Excellent organisational skills, a positive attitude, the ability to work under pressure, and flexibility to prioritise tasks at the last minute
• Interest in human rights, environmental protection and international affairs, and a commitment to FPP’s vision, mission and values
• The skill to work in a multi-disciplinary team and a proactive approach to developing the role

Desirable requirements

• Experience of communications work in multilingual contexts and environments, preferably with indigenous peoples or local communities
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with a good level of written and spoken Spanish
• Excellent photography and/or videography skills, including video editing, Adobe InDesign and/or Photoshop experience

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Tom Dixon, Communication & Media Manager via email, as detailed on our website.

Interviews will be held in w/b 29 March 2021.

For UK-based roles, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Up to £25,000 per annum, plus 8% pension contribution and 28 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays). All staff are currently working fully from home, with expected home/Godalming office mix in future.

Are you a public relations or media officer committed to making a real difference in animal welfare?

We are looking for a communications officer to join our busy team, you will be as comfortable contributing to the planning of communications activities as you are picking up the phone to journalists as you contribute to the effective representation of the League through its public and media relations activities.

You will manage incoming media enquiries, dealing with local and national journalists, as well as contributing to the campaigns strategy that directly helps the League achieve its vision. You will be responsible for drafting a range of targeted communications materials and their distribution, measuring how effective they have been in passing our key messages on to our stakeholders.

You will work closely with the rest of the policy, campaigns and communications team, as well as key individuals in other teams within the League working to win the hearts and minds of a broader audience.

You will have experience working in a public relations team, creating copy with strong, clear messages for different audiences. Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to manage priorities and deadlines are a must for this busy and varied role.

This role is offered on an initial one-year fixed term contract with a view to becoming a permanent post in due course.

Our benefits include generous holiday entitlement, excellent pension scheme, discounts on shopping and cinema, working in a dog friendly office, most importantly working with a passionate and committed team.

 
The League Against Cruel Sports is Britain’s leading charity working towards a kinder society where persecuting animals for ‘sport’ is in the past.
 
Redefining what is acceptable and inspiring change, we were instrumental in helping bring about the landmark Hunting Act (2004). Driven by compassion and empowered by knowledge, we manage sanctuaries to protect wildlife, carry out investigations to expose law-breaking and cruelty to animals, and campaign for stronger animal protection laws and penalties.
 
United, we will end animal cruelty in the name of ‘sport’.

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, the Communications Officer will provide digital, editorial, and creative support across the DPP’s work. He/she will play a key role in ensuring our communications are influential, informative, and engaging for a wide range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities 

Press, Digital, and Communications

• Develop and deliver a communications strategy across the entire spectrum including media, marketing, digital and social media and production of publications and promotional material
• Track, measure and report on the effectiveness of DPP’s communication channels
• Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and the media in the UK and internationally (newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, and relevant online media)
• Keep up to date on best practice within the charity sector generally and specifically changes to communications legislation and codes of practice

• Develop and publish content for DPP’s digital communication channels, including the website and social media feeds
• Prepare press releases and media statements
• Promote and increase access to DPP’s online training resources and outreach
• Plan and create multi-media communications assets and material
• Manage the production of DPP publications, including research reports, annual reports, newsletters
• Support the development, promotion and organisation of the DPP’s seminars and events

Digital fundraising

• Assist with the overall management and delivery of virtual fundraising campaigns and events
• Track all digital fundraising efforts using a CRM platform

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• Three or more years of experience in a communications role
• Excellent written communications skills, with proven ability to write engaging copy for a range of channels and audiences
• Experience of managing and creating content for organisational accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks, with an understanding of the inherent reputational risks of social media and how to mitigate them
• Experience of using content management (CMS)
• Experience of editing content for digital publication and distribution
• Self-motivation to work independently, as well as part of a small team

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Experience using design software- Photoshop or InDesign
• Photo/video editing skills

Closing date: 26 March 2021. We are looking for someone with an immediate start. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Marketing and Communications Officer

Salary on appointment: £24,307 – 26,278 (performance related scale range up to £28,249). Pay award pending.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

We are seeking an innovative Marketing and Communications Officer, ideally with charity experience to support and drive our excellent reputation of being a leading children and young people’s charity operating across East Anglia. We want a dynamic, engaging professional who will build on Break’s huge success of delivering high quality impactful services for over 50 years.

At Break, we put relationships at the heart of what we do so we need an enthusiastic person to join our ambitious and innovative team.

About you
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in marketing and communications, ideally within the charity sector. Experience of: Working on fundraising campaigns, supporting recruitment marketing, delivering internal communication strategies, copywriting, creating video content or creative design work would be desirable.  

With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be confident building and maintaining relationships, both internally and externally and will have a focus on positive outcomes, creating new and better means to build on Break’s success.

We are looking for a proactive can-do individual who can hit the ground running and will thrive in a fast moving environment. You will need to enjoy working across a variety of sectors to convey important messages about Break’s critical work.

If you feel you have the skills, experience, drive and enthusiasm to join this dynamic and successful charity we would like to hear from you as soon as possible.

In return, we will offer you a supportive work environment with a fantastic team, and a smarter working approach to nurture your career with us.

Break is Investors in People Gold accredited and has featured in the Times Best Companies list on three occasions.

For over 50 years our work has positively changed young lives, that's why we need you. Join us at this pivotal time for the organisation, we can't wait to hear from you.

Interviews will take place virtually on 25th Match 2021

Please note, all invites to interview will be sent via email. Please regularly check your emails, including any spam folders, for further communication from us. Failure to attend an interview may result in your application being withdrawn

To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Border Agency (UKBA) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. We will ask to see and take a copy of an appropriate official document as set out in the UKBA guidelines. Do not send anything now, further information will be sent to you should you be invited to interview.

We are committed to equality of opportunity. Your current immigration status will not be taken into account when assessing your application against the selection criteria for the post.  We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with The Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) to recruit a Communications Officer who will support the effective delivery of the A4S strategy in line with its mission to make sustainable decision making business as usual. A4S works across the global finance community to drive change. They have a presence in a number of geographies with the purpose to transform finance to deliver a sustainable future.

The overall purpose of this role is to work with the communications team, comprising world-leading industry experts, to develop and implement A4S's strategy, including growing their online following. You will lead on digital analytics, reporting on performance, recommend improvements and manage the development of content and collateral, across all media, to maximize communication efforts for events, projects and day-to-day stakeholder engagement. You will also maintain and manage communications templates, ensuring all collateral and materials adhere to the A4S brand guideline and leverage their CRM and other systems for marketing purposes, including list building and campaign tracking.

To be successful as a Communications Officer, you will have a strong track record in a communications and marketing role and be able to demonstrate strong written communications skills. Having the ability to analyse information effectively and being comfortable working on your own initiative and plan effectively are also important. You will be able to build strong relationships with a wide range of individuals, globally.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised. Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application.

The Sociological Review Foundation, a registered charity whose purpose is to advance the education of the public on the subject of sociology and related disciplines, are looking to appoint their first Communications Officer to join their team during an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The role reports directly to the Operations Director and will lead on the development and implementation of the organisation’s communication plans.

Working with the Operations Director and the Management Team, and embedded in the Foundation’s digital and support team, the successful candidate will lead on internal and external communications including:

• Developing and implementing communication plans that contribute to internal and external stakeholders’ awareness of, and participation in, our work. 
• Creating and communicating engaging and informative content tailored to communication channels and their audiences
• Generating communications, outputs and materials to support our fundraising activities

Main responsibilities

• Provides input into internal and external communication plans, and leads on their implementation and adaption to projects and their audiences
• Leads on digital and public engagement activities to promote events, projects and activities to both academic and non-academic audiences
• Oversees all content and its coherence as part of the SR brand
• Provides input into researching and identifying audiences as well as devising communication plans to engage with them
• Creates and communicates engaging and informative content (newsletters, website content, reports, pieces of written work to accompany visual content), tailored to communication channels and relevant audiences 
• Works with the Digital Editor and Theme Editors to research authors, solicit contributions and identify relevant accompanying articles from the Journal archive. 
• Liaises with blog authors with respect to deadlines and amendments suggested by the Digital Editorand Theme Editors 
• Liaises with the Fundraising Manager to generate communications, outputs and materials in accordance with funder requirements,including newsletters, project updates, impact reports, and Cases for Support for initiatives
• Compiles testimonials, references, feedback, and case studies from beneficiaries

A unique opportunity to devise, develop and implement the delivery of Prison Fellowship's internal and external communications.

Put your faith into practice and enable us to tell our story in a way which inspires action.

You will be an experienced communications professional, working as part of a small team who are passionate about serving people in prison.

This role is currently home-based due to the ongoing pandemic. Once it is safe to do so, the post holder will be required to spend some of their working week in our Westminster office.

Please apply with a full CV and covering letter.

Could you help us build a movement for social change?

The Law Centres Network is the national voice of Law Centres, speaking out for access to justice for all.

Currently, justice is in great demand – but in short supply. We are looking to build a movement for changing this. For this, we need to engage more people and rally them to the cause of social justice.

We are looking for a passionate and articulate person to help us do this as Communications Officer.

You will be a professional with some experience and willingness to learn and develop.  You will be a creative and compelling communicator, who is up for a challenge. You will also be able to drive your own work, as well as supporting the team and sometimes member Law Centres. Work can be fast-paced and requires emotional intelligence and an eye for detail.

The Communications Officer role is diverse and offers a good opportunity to make your mark. Some of your work objectives will be planned and others will emerge over time. You will work with news media and social media, produce reports and other publications, and have a chance to develop our public presence in new ways and channels.

The role is initially for one year full-time with the potential for it to be extended.

You will be joining a small and dedicated team, based mainly in central London but currently working remotely from home. Our work atmosphere is friendly and informal but diligent.

This year we celebrate 50 years of Law Centres in the UK, and we are working hard to make sure that many more follow. Observers have commented that we punch well above our weight. Help us show them how much more we can do!

Deadline for applications: Friday, 12 March 2021 at 12 noon

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 18 March 2021.

Communications Officer

£32,500 pa plus excellent benefits

London WC1

35 hours per week, full-time

Due to Covid restrictions all staff are currently working from home however once it is safe to do so the London office will reopen and staff will be required to work from the office for a minimum of 60% of the week and the remainder from home.

This is an exciting role which has been created to actively drive and influence fundamental change to the College’s social media, news, and digital communications output.

As Communications Officer, you will have primary responsibility for social media at RCPCH and you will be the managing editor of our policy analysis platform, RCPCH Insight. Helping to maximise the influence and impact of our work, you will grow and develop our communities, and continue to build  our reputation as leading advocates for child health and our members.

As part of the Media and Campaigns team, within the Policy and External Affairs Directorate, you will actively promote all news stories and campaigns, opinion and comment, and policy reports on behalf of the College. You will write features, explainers, and conduct interviews for College channels and RCPCH Insight.

Working closely with the Head of Media and Campaigns, you will take the lead on the College’s social media strategy and manage, review and reform the various platforms the College uses. Helping to shape and develop our output, you will also take the lead on social media training for colleagues whilst being capable of assisting the media team with incoming media enquiries and the drafting of media materials such as press releases and briefings.

With experience of leading social media campaigns and producing compelling multimedia content, you should have demonstrable evidence of leveraging social media analytics to measure success, developing objectives and KPIs for social media, spotting trends, improving performance and enhancing impact, whilst keeping abreast of developments in social media and evaluating the College’s capabilities.

With a relevant degree or equivalent experience, you should also be able to use your strong communication and report writing abilities to present information in a fluent manner to a range of people at all levels. The role is not just about social media, you’ll do a lot of writing and editing, independently and working with colleagues. You’ll have the confidence to pitch ideas, develop concepts, and interview senior people about complex topics.

About us

The Policy and External Affairs Division actively promotes the membership, stakeholders and the public awareness of the RCPCH and core child health priorities.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 20,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We also have teams in the devolved nations.

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

Please apply early as we will close the advert should we receive a high volume of applications.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Salary: Up to £27,000 depending on experience per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Initially working at home, then from our Ealing or Balham office

Benefits

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• 25 days annual leave, pension scheme and 24-hour Employee Assistance
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Eye care vouchers
• Travel season ticket loan & Cycle to work Scheme (eligible after 1 years’ service)
• Perkbox

About the role

As a member of Certitude’s Marketing and Communications Team, the Internal Communications Officer’s role is to support the Internal Communications Manager to deliver our internal communications strategy and plan, by informing and engaging our staff with our work, and the many projects and programmes we are involved with. They will support a range of activities, including helping to develop opportunities for our staff to have their say and get involved.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our work to develop employee engagement within Certitude, and to develop innovative ways of communicating internally. The role would suit somebody with excellent writing and editing skills, and stakeholder relationships experience, who is looking to develop their internal communications skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Duties will include:

• Support the Internal Communications Manager to deliver engaging internal communications and engagement projects to reach all employees across our various services and locations; support the delivery of our overarching internal communications strategy and plan.
• Support the Internal Communications Manager to develop Certitude's intranet, writing and creating news and other content that meets user needs.
• Receive and develop written briefs and input creatively to ensure the finished product has the maximum level of effectiveness and responsiveness with target audiences.
• Be a trusted advisor to our internal stakeholders at all levels and support them to create content that is accurate, relevant and engaging, and which uses a wide range of appropriate internal channels.
• Work closely with Learning and Organisational Development colleagues to develop successful initiatives and campaigns to engage our staff, and support our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications channels (including our intranet, email communications and newsletters).

About you

To be an Internal Communications Officer at Certitude, the following are essential:

• A minimum two years’ experience in a communications or marketing role.
• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of internal communication channels and techniques.
• Experience of engaging key stakeholders to develop and deliver internal communications to support staff engagement.
• Experience of producing engaging written communications to deadline.
• Experience of creating graphics and video content.
• Ability to use content management systems such as SharePoint, email marketing tools such MailChimp, and creative design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.

About the Organisation

The Certitude Group are proud of our history of supporting people with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities. We support more than 1800 people across London through a diverse range of support services and believe in providing the right level of support, to enable individuals to flourish, contribute and live a good life.  

As a Gold Level Investor in People, we have high employee engagement and a strong commitment to people development from both our Board and Leadership Team. As a result, we can support people with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live the life they want to lead; happy, healthy, respected as equals and valued for their contribution within communities.

We aim to be the best social care employer in London and are proud of our reputation as a London employer - employing more than a 1500 staff and volunteers with a turnover of £48m.

Our Values

• Working Together
• Continuously Improving
• Inspired by People
• Dependable

Do you want to be an Internal Communications Officer at Certitude? Complete an application form and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch!

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

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Contract – Permanent (35 hours per week)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About specific entity

Coram-i provides improvement services primarily to children’s social care services such as adoption and fostering to improve outcomes for children in care. It has a mix of skills, including social workers, analysts and management consultants that combine to develop innovative approaches as well as ensure the best outcomes for the most vulnerable children.

About the role

To support the work of Coram-i Children and Social Care Secretariat by providing administrative support to the team, such as helping to organise meetings, making travel arrangements, providing project support and data entry and producing all communications for the Secretariat. Extensive and comprehensive minute taking at all meetings is essential to this role

To support the work of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board (ASGLB) and National Stability Forum (NSF) and all subsequent meetings involved with this, with the main focus being on comprehensive minute taking.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the role and to see if it the ideal role for you.

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Closing date: 9am, Monday March 2021

Interview date: TBC

Coram (entity) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.