We are pleased to be recruiting a Communications Intern, an exciting opportunity for a candidate is who is enthusiastic about a career in communications and would grasp the opportunity to work in an organisation committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

With career mentoring to support the successful candidate in identifying and maximising future career choices and opportunities within the field, you could use the skills developed at the Health Foundation to gain employment in Communications roles in a wide range of organisations.

You will have the opportunity to experience a broad range of communications work. You will work with the Digital and Editorial team working on social media management, editing blogs and writing website copy, and internal communications; with the Marketing team supporting our e-comms, producing promotional materials and event logistics support; with the External Affairs team, including managing media clippings and the weekly roundup, and stakeholder monitoring. 

These nine-month internships will suit people looking to embark on a career in communications who are educated to a minimum of A-Level or equivalent.  You will be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, curiosity and a flexible approach to your work. Our successful candidates will have experience of, or a demonstrable interest in, Communications, as well as an eagerness to learn and a desire to grasp the opportunities offered to them. 

The Health Foundation is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive workplace and we are keen to encourage and welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. 

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

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people​ in the UK.

Our Marketing and Communications Manager will develop and implement integrated communications strategies that will contribute to achievement of our overall communications objectives, helping us build our brand reputation, reach and engagement with our audiences.

In this varied and exciting role, the successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, gaining a deep understanding of their subject areas. You will work with the wider Communications team to advise on the most appropriate marketing and communications approaches to meet our stakeholders needs.

Pro-actively working with colleagues to seek out opportunities to enhance the Foundation’s profile and brand identity, you will take a leading role in developing and maintaining our brand and corporate communications. You will commission, manage and analyse results from market research from external suppliers and other sources to inform the development of Health Foundation products, services and marketing/communications strategies.

The Marketing and Communications Manager will have excellent strategic integrated communication skills, project management experience and marketing expertise. You will have significant experience of marketing and/or integrated communications in a busy and demanding environment and a track record of success in commissioning market research which engages with target audience groups.

Proactive and comfortable taking the initiative and possessing strong organisational and project management skills, you will also have the technical knowledge and well-developed writing and editing skills required to be a success in this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior communications professional with a passion for improving health outcomes who is committed to our core behaviours - Achieving Impact, Working Together and Discovering and Learning.

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

The Trussell Trust’s vision is to end the need for foodbanks in the UK. The Trust recognises the value of developing and maintaining excellent, responsive and user-led ICT infrastructure, systems, and innovation, to support the Trussell Trust in achieving its vision.

As a visible, engaging and business-facing leader, the Head of ICT will drive and deliver a successful ICT programme. This programme, which has already been established with external consultancy support, is getting ICT ‘fit’ to support the Trust’s 2020 strategy. With a focus on delivery, the Head of ICT will lead and deliver this substantive transformation of ICT within the Trust.

How to apply

For more information and to apply for this role please click on the button below and then follow the instructions given.

Please submit your application no later than 12pm on Friday 29 November 2019. We reserve the right to close early or extend this date depending on the number of applicants.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 16 December 2019.

Please note, incomplete or speculative applications will not be considered.

At St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Have you got what it takes?

• Are you a communications professional looking to make a real difference with your work?
• Can you demonstrate a can-do attitude and appetite for creating campaigns that cut through the noise?
• You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague.
• Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motivated by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Dependent on the job role a DBS Check maybe required, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. St Ann’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.

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. 

Communications Manager

Grade: 5.1

Salary: £25,881

Hours: Full time 35 hours a week

Solent Students’ Union has an exciting opportunity for a professional, passionate and enthusiastic communications professional to join our team. As our Communications Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high quality communications and marketing across all physical sites and online channels in order to increase student awareness of and engagement with the Students’ Union activities and services.

This is an ideal first management position and the successful candidate will have experience of:

• innovation in communications;
• creating engaging and targeted communications for specific groups;
• leading successful marketing campaigns, including planning, delivery and evaluation;
• managing and developing a website with associated software;
• working on multiple projects simultaneously, often with competing deadlines;
• using, collecting and analysing data effectively.

The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, a good understanding of GDPR in relation to marketing and a record of inspiring, motivating and driving teams with a diverse range of skills to reach targets.  You must demonstrate skills across a diverse range of communication mediums and have a passion for working in a democratic, student led and constantly changing environment.
If you feel you have the skills knowledge and experience to join the team as our next Communications Manager we would love to hear from you.

Further Information

For further information or an informal discussion on this post please contact Lorna Reavley, Chief Executive 

Application

Closing Date:  2 December at midnight

Interview Date:  9 December 2019   

JOB DESCRIPTION

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.

DESIGNATION                             Marketing and Communications Manager

HOURS                                           36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)

SALARY                                           NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) & 5% pension contribution 

LOCATION                                     Registered Office, Warrington

RESPONSIBLE TO                       Head of Marketing and Communications

ACCOUNTABLE FOR                   Some staff and volunteer supervision

PURPOSE OF POST

The post holder will report to and the Head of Marketing and Communications, helping to champion and manage the PAPYRUS brand and supporting the delivery of our projects and services through developing engaging and targeted content. They will oversee the day-to-day activities whilst developing, inspiring and motivating the Marketing and Communications Team.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Head of Marketing and Communications; Marketing and Communications Team; CEO; Staff and Volunteers; PAPYRUS members and supporters; Press Officer.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in implementing the Marketing and Communications Strategy for PAPYRUS
• Supervise and support the Marketing and Communications Team to ensure they are able to conduct their day to day activities
• Proactively search for, curate and share content from appropriate third parties and monitor news and developments within mental health and suicide prevention
• Oversee the tracking of our reach and engagement using insight and analytics tools, including Meltwater, reporting regularly to the Head of Marketing and Communications
• Lead on the management of the charity’s google AdWords account and support Marketing and Communications Officers in the delivery of campaigns, budgets and keyword research
• Report on outcomes from monthly activities including impression share, quality score and other account metrics
• Collate and maintain calendar of key awareness dates whilst considering potential campaigns and activities around key dates and themes;
• Oversee requests from other teams for newsletters, design needs and other communications support and ensure this are monitored for consistency and are in line with our charity’s objectives and messages;
• Provide communications support to other teams within PAPYRUS as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Press Office

• Support Press Officer in the management of general press enquiries;
• Identify opportunities to widen our reach and engage with new audiences including industry specific publications;
• Support Press Officer in ‘creating the news’ by understanding key developments and activities within PAPYRUS and championing the work of the charity;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists and other media outlets and contacts.

Assist with brand management and design

• Overseeing requests from supporters to use our logo to ensure this meets our brand guidance and challenging incorrect use of our assets;
• Support Marketing and Communications Officers in the design of PAPYRUS and managing workload through the use of a design schedule;
• Maintain and update in-house branding and collateral, our image library, stock photography, templates and presentations.

Support with the maintenance of our website and content management

• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in regularly updating the website with new content or features through the content management system, liaising with web providers where necessary;
• Create comprehensive reports showing the performance of the website, demographic of users, identifying pages that are underperforming and suggesting improvements where needed.

Engage with and support members and stakeholders when required.

Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.

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

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

CONFIDENTIALITY

It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

BASIC PRINCIPLES

The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

QUALIFICATIONS

See Person Specification

Job title: Senior Communications Officer

Office Location: Haywards Heath

Salary: £35,440 per annum

Contract: Fixed term contract until June 2023

Sightsavers are seeking a tenacious, committed and experienced communications professional to join the organisation at a very exciting time for our Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) work. The focus of this role is to generate further support for our efforts towards eliminating NTDs partly by leading on communications activities for Accelerate, a $105 million fund to accelerate the elimination of blinding trachoma, and to raise awareness of Sightsavers globally.

You will join Sightsavers at a historic time, where through global collaboration, we could be just years away from eliminating NTDs like trachoma. As part of this you will work with the NTDs Communications Manager and other colleagues to develop, deliver and evaluate integrated communication campaigns and lead high-profile communications activities to raise awareness of our NTD programmes. You will also be responsible for delivering engaging and creative digital content for a variety of audiences whilst working with relevant teams, designers, suppliers and agencies.

You will also help to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including INGOs, donors, academic and research bodies and coalition groups to help raise awareness of NTDs and related issues. You will also work closely with the NTDs Communications Manager and other teams to ensure departmental success, learnings and opportunities are communicated and contributes towards continuous improvement in communications across Sightsavers.

The ideal candidate will possess previous experience in a communications role, will be degree educated or have significant related experience, or strong commitment to this area, able to demonstrate prior work across a wide range of communication channels, have strong project management skills and show interest in NTDs, global health and international development.

Fluency in English is required, with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details.

Closing date: 24 November 2019

Interviews: Week commencing 2nd December 2019

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.  Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Bless Community Church is a vibrant church in West London. Bless is our name. Bless is our attitude. We work into various communities, with churches and senior leaders across West London, national charities, businesses and professional agencies. We have an emphasis on Embracing God, Equipping the Church and Blessing the City. Bless is at a significant point of change with many new opportunities opening which will require an investment of fresh resources

Operations and Communications Coordinator
London, UK

You will need at least 2-3 years’ experience working in a demanding environment with an ability to make things happen. You will need to be motivated and flexible, have a good sense of humour, be passionate about building & growing God's church, initiate and communicate professionally at meetings and keen to develop the role.

To fit in you will need to work with the church leader and leadership team in running and developing Bless operations and communications. You must be dedicated to detail, have unflappable interpersonal skills, be patient, quick thinking, very organised and most of all, have a great attitude.

You should have relevant qualifications and experience, whatever the industry. You will need to have a love for Jesus and passion for church. Bless Community Church has identified this post as one which has a GOR (Genuine Occupational Requirement) for the post holder to be a Christian.

This role offers the suitable candidate the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and interesting projects.

Key responsibilities (duties):

• Communications: Proactively driving through all communications, contributing towards strategy and content and raising the profile of Bless through social media
• Events: Project management and support of events
• Support for church leader: Organising annual calendar, thinking ahead as to what the church leader and leadership team will need and providing that support 
• Administration: Continual assessing, recommending and implementing improvements to Bless communications
• Bless Safeguarding Lead: Overseeing safeguarding in Bless with a particular responsibility for child protection

Salary:

NJC Scale 6 £24,799 to £26, 317 pro rata depending on experience, for 15 hours per week

How to apply for the role:

If you think you are who we are looking for please click the 'Apply Button' and fill out the application from our website. 

UKSIF is looking for an experienced communications and events manager to join our small team on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for social media, digital mailings, website maintenance and evolution, media partnerships, events and ad hoc communications projects.

UKSIF is a small, fast-paced and ambitious team. This is a great opportunity for a pro-active candidate to gain more experience in taking ownership of communications and events projects.

!! If interested in this role, please ensure you read the 'How to apply' section at the bottom !!

Who we are

We are the membership organisation for those in the finance industry committed to growing sustainable and responsible finance in the UK. We inform, influence and connect UK finance, policymakers and the public for a fair, inclusive and sustainable financial system that works for the benefit of society and the environment

If you are excited by raising awareness of, and influencing action in, sustainable and responsible investment and finance we want to hear from you.

Here are the details:

• Full-time, London
• Salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience
• Start 1st December or ASAP after that.

Here are the things you’ll be doing:

• Organising two conferences a year (London and Edinburgh)
• Sourcing speakers for the conferences
• Organising webinars and occasional in-person events
• Writing and distributing 10 x newsletters a year
• Writing and distributing event invitations, updates and briefings using an email marketing platform
• Managing the production of our annual ‘Whats’ On?’ guide
• Maintaining 2 x websites
• Managing social media channels
• Managing media/marketing partnerships
• Supporting the Good Money Week campaign: partnerships, managing content production, social media, website, etc. 
• Managing the Analyst Committee and the analyst programme (our events programme)
• Where other duties permit, ad hoc production of new content for our various audiences- reports, surveys, etc.
• Monitoring and evaluation of the above
• Other ad hoc duties relevant to the above.

How to apply:

Please send in a CV and cover letter to tell us the following:

• why you are applying for this role
• what best practice is when using social media to communicate with new audiences
• what makes a good event organiser

Additionally, please send an example of copywriting you have produced for a professional email, a newsletter or website

PLEASE NOTE

We won’t respond to applicants without the required cover letter and example of copywriting, as stated above.  We’ll be accepting applications on a rolling basis.  We will contact shortlisted candidates on a first come first serve basis so please do apply sooner rather than later.  If you do not hear from us by 27th November please assume we have not shortlisted your application.

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.

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.

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.