We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic communications professional to work closely with communities and the people who support them.

Local Trust was established in 2012 to deliver Big Local, a unique programme that puts residents across the country in control of decisions about their own lives and neighbourhoods.

Funded by an endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund it provides in excess of £1m of long-term funding over 10-15 years to each of 150 local communities, through the Big Local programme.

The senior communications officer will join the team at an exciting time, with an ambitious organisational strategy in place and a unique opportunity to work with communities and amplify their voices. Their role will be to maximise engagement with the people who are making Big Local happen as we relaunch our support offer. This is a key area of our strategy and an organisational priority.

Unlike many organisations, our communications are not driven by fundraising or brand building. Instead our funding model allows us to focus on supporting communities in 150 Big Local areas and sharing learning from the Big Local programme to influence wider change. With growing political interest in levelling-up society, we believe there is an opportunity to shift power and resources to communities. Local Trust is in a unique position to demonstrate the value of this approach and win support for it.

Working closely with the programmes team, the senior communications officer will lead on delivering Local Trust’s communications for the ‘People and Communities’ element of our organisational strategy to 2026.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and skilled communicator who is brilliant at building internal and external relationships and taking responsibility for an ambitious area of work.

As a Communications Manager you will report to our Communications Director and work collaboratively with colleagues to manage an exciting portfolio of communications activities, ensuring the South West AHSN continues to extend its reach and influence internally, regionally and nationally.

Working across an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation, you will develop impactful communications campaigns that inform, inspire and connect our staff, stakeholders and external audiences.

We are looking for someone who can use a variety of methods, including their extensive experience with digital communications to demonstrate the impact of our work and its role in improving health equity in the South West.

You will ensure high quality and timely delivery of communications projects across the organisations programmes.

Working with communications colleagues, you will advise and support colleagues on all aspects of brand, content, design and media. You will have a particular focus on development and delivery of impactful digital communications.

You will work with other colleagues to make the most of their communications skills and ensure productive well-managed relationships with external consultants, agencies and suppliers to create strategic, content-led internal and external communications.

We are currently seeking an experienced Internal Communications and Engagement Partner with drive and creative flair, to join our new internal communications function. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £33,473.88 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

The Internal Communications and Engagement team sits in our People and Engagement directorate. We are a relatively new function to Cats Protection so there is lots of opportunity to be involved in shaping the team and sharing ideas to develop and embed our internal communications and engagement across the organisation.

Responsibilities of our Internal Communications and Engagement Partner:

As our Internal Communications and Engagement Partner, you will engage and inspire our people in delivering even more impact for cats. You will develop internal communications and engagement activities, managing communication channels and working across teams to inspire and support others to communicate with our employee and volunteer audiences.

What we’re looking for in our Internal Communications and Engagement Partner:

• excellent copywriting and editing skills
• ability to write for a diverse audience to meet different needs
• experience managing stakeholders and working with others to produce creative engaging content
• experience of working with volunteers, as well as managing an intranet or content management system
• strong communication planning skills and experience
• ability to see projects through from start to finish  

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £33,473.88 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Internal Communications and Engagement Partner and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note applications that are received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 03 October 2021

Virtual interview date: 21 October 2021

Real is recruiting a Communications and Marketing Coordinator. We recognise it’s important to be really clear about articulating who Real is for, how we can help them, and how they can get involved in Real’s work. We want to reach new audiences creatively, getting our messages out to a variety of stakeholders. There are challenges in doing this in a truly accessible way.

We are looking for an experienced, creative and knowledgeable person to lead our communications and marketing work. You will report directly to the Head of Programmes (although you will work closely and collaboratively with a range of colleagues) and together you will be responsible for developing and implementing a new communication strategy and action plan. We know that we want to be more relevant to more people. The role will combine both strategic and day-to-day communications and marketing work. We also want to ensure our communications are two-way with our constituency. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work for the only pan-disability, user-led organisation in Tower Hamlets; helping us to provide remarkable services to, and outcomes for, disabled people in the borough.

This role requires a motivated, capable individual who is able to inspire other staff, volunteers and members of the public to collaborate to help us really “tell the story” about how we can help and make a difference. You will be both strategic, and able to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. There are no roles reporting into this position currently, but there may be in future, and there are other staff and volunteers who will need guidance and support in communications activities.

We are about to launch a new two-year project, delivered with 4 other partners, to campaign against and highlight the iniquities of charging disabled people for their social care. You will also be responsible for leading the communications and marketing (in conjunction with a range of other organisations) for this project. This will be an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the policy and practice of London local authorities.

Real is proud of its principles of valuing everyone and never discriminating. As a user-led organisation of local disabled people we particularly welcome applicants who are disabled or who live in Tower Hamlets.

Why you should work for Real

• We are a dynamic, growing third sector organisation and a user-led organisation of disabled people. We are firmly driven by our principles and ethos.
• We are a progressive organisation, constantly looking to work more effectively. But this does not mean we abandon our principles.
• We have a good reputation with our funders and our clients, and support approximately 1000 people in the community each year.
• We actively embrace diversity in all forms. Our clients relate to us more because we reflect their reality.
• We consider disability in our employees an asset.
• There is a great atmosphere and good staff morale.
• In a number of areas we are at the forefront of being part of an evolving and developing third sector in Tower Hamlets.

Applications close: midday on Wednesday 6 October

Click on the link to our website here you will find:

• more information about Real
• important information about the recruitment process
• more information about the role
• the job description and person specification
• an application form

Once you have read the information above, if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Mike Smith, the CEO, via our reception.

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the- Global Campaign Communications Manager at any existing Save the Children office location.

Role Purpose:

The Global Campaign Communications Manager is responsible for developing and driving the

implementation of an effective internal and external communications strategy that, drives conversation,

engagement and action for Save the Children's advocacy and campaigning, while increasing brand

awareness.

The post holder works collaboratively with media, digital, content, communications, campaigns and

advocacy colleagues in Save the Children Members and Country Offices, the Communications and

Engagement team, the Global Media Unit, and the Global Campaign Team to develop integrated

strategies.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both

internally and externally

• Proven experience in developing first class integrated communications strategies and plans to

achieve successful campaigning and advocacy outcomes.

• Proven experience in developing integrated comms strategies across all functions / platforms to

support campaigning goals / ambition (rather than generalist communications person)

• Personal drive and commitment for wanting to affect positive changes and drive action that

leads to social and political change

• Proven success in developing and implementing complex campaigns, media or communications

projects

• Proven success in delivering high quality communications, products or tools targeting a diverse

range of audiences.

• Experience of and commitment to working in wider coalitions and partnerships to deliver

strong campaigning and communications outcomes.

• Cultural sensitivity, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including

influencing and negotiation.

• Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for

the organisation

• Experience of developing and managing communications content and tools and making best use

of user-created content.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to meet deadlines and manage

multiple demands and competing priorities, while maintaining high quality standards

• An ability to work as part of a team within a networked structure, and to maintain good

working relationships with colleagues across functional and geographical boundaries

• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on

external opportunities

• Demonstrated commitment to Save the Children's mission and values.

We can offer circa £45,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role can be based in any existing Save the Children office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

Where we Work -

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is at a key turning point in our fight for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. We need to make sure we’re using every channel we have available to connect to both the people we exist to help and the people who have the means to help us achieve our goals. That’s where you come in.

This fixed-term role will be responsible for generating content for the Trust’s social media channels that engage the cystic fibrosis community and the wider public. The role will also support key internal communications projects as well as creating and generating media stories to promote cystic fibrosis and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

We are looking for someone who has:

• experience of building collaborative relationships with social media, and industry influencers, local, regional, and national journalists
• demonstrable copywriting and editing skills to create impactful communication material
• an understanding of the best use of digital platforms (including social media) to increase awareness and engagement around CF issues. 
• self and time-management and resilience to resolve conflicting priorities and deliver to deadlines
• the ability to work as part of a team. 
• experience of working in the third sector and knowledge of or affinity with the cystic fibrosis community will be an advantage.

We offer a flexible working approach and supportive team environment, and you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a busy team for future personal growth and development in communications and media management.

In addition to flexible working our benefits include 30 days annual leave pro rata and opportunities for learning and development.

Please note:  salary is £25,630 pa inclusive if homebased OR £28,000 pa inclusive if London Office based.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from people with cystic fibrosis, disabled people, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and LGBTQI candidates.

Member Engagement and Communications Officer

Central London • £26,000 - £29,000 + Benefits

About Us 

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.

About You

We are looking for a Member Engagement and Communications Officer to join our friendly and welcoming team, based in central London (currently hybrid working ). The post-holder will be responsible for promoting science policy issues and engagement to members of the Society.

Reporting to the Digital Engagement and Communications Manager and Membership Manager, and working across the Society, the Member Engagement and Communications Officer will be responsible for contributing to the implementation of activities requiring engagement with members.

This role requires the post-holder to have experience in volunteer management as well as the ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders and volunteer scientists engaging in the Society’s activities. 

The Benefits:

Our generous benefits package includes;

• A highly competitive salary with annual cost of living increase.
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Cycle to work scheme 
• £50 contribution towards eye care
• 10% employer pension contribution
•        23 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays +  3  additional days over the Christmas break​
•      Flexible working including remote-based options
•        Life Insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services

To Apply 

Please send in your CV and Cover Letter

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 28th September 2021

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value, promote and seek diversity.​

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Do you feel passionately about improving the life chances of children, young people and families? Are you able to use digital tools to communicate our work and engage our audiences?

Dartington Service Design Lab is an internationally respected social research and design charity focussed on using evidence and design in innovative ways to help those working with children and young people have a greater impact. As an organisation, we have more than 50 years of experience working across the public and voluntary sectors. 

We are boosting our staff with a number of new positions including an early-career communications specialist. The successful candidate may be based across Great Britain and will enjoy a varied role in communicating our work that spans public system reform, service design, improvement methods, with systems thinking/dynamics approaches.

The successful candidate will support delivery of our communications strategy across multiple channels, as well as strengthening our capacity to deliver superb online workshops events, and publications. They will be able to communicate digitally, verbally and on paper extremely well with a wide range of stakeholders. We value empathy and collaboration and a focus on using evidence for social good. 

We need a communicator who is able to quickly add value and integrate into our team, ideally with experience of working in research or policy environments.Key responsibilities are included in the job description document.

As a team, we operate remotely across Great Britain with regular project-related travel when it is safe to do so. Over the past 4 years we have successfully been using online and video communication tools to deliver our work.Our staff tend to work from home or when appropriate, together in local co-working spaces, and normally, every quarter we meet as a whole team in our beautiful Devon office.

We strive for diversity in our team. If we’re going to design impactful services for children and families, we need to ensure our team is inclusive.Dartington encourages applications from all backgrounds and we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity for someone who is working to diversify their experience in the charity sector, working closely with the Chief Executive. We are looking for an allrounder who will be happy to engage with various tasks and responsibilities across the organisation. The Fundraising & Communications Officer who will support our CEO in the UK across a wide range of fundraising and communications activities, working both with our loyal supporters and to secure new support from individuals, community organisations, trusts and foundations and corporate partners.

Key Responsibilities

To work proactively to identify, research and develop new partnerships (corporates, community organisations, trusts and foundations) through the creation and management of a robust pipeline

To support community fundraising events and challenges

To secure new corporate relationships including strategic partners, brand  partnerships, grant giving and/or charity of the year to contribute to meeting financial targets

To develop effective, relevant, and innovative funding proposals, cases for support and pitches for potential and current partners

To research new streams of income and potential partners

To support the production of evaluation and impact reports

To produce our quarterly newsletter

To manage website, newsletter and social media, particularly to grow giving

All relevant administration tasks including thanking and recognition, monthly activity reporting, management of general inbox and updating and maintaining our database

To work in a way that reflects and supports our values

To contribute to the identification and development of new opportunities in support of the Fundraising Growth Plan and Organisational Strategy

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and relevant to the objectives of the organisation as agreed with the Chief Executive.

The right person will be a good comms all-rounder, with excellent IT skills and proven experience of social networking and website methods of communication.

The Diocese of Sheffield is an exciting place to be as we seek to realise our vision by 2025. We have a clear direction of travel; and are seeking a Communication Officer to be an important part of the journey.

The Comms Officer will be an integral member of the Comms Unit, but working collaboratively across all teams to offer a range of communication services. These include internal comms, change project comms, crisis management, social media and media management.

You should have experience of communicating organisational change; working in a busy environment with conflicting priorities; and be motivated and able to work on your own initiative.

This role is externally funded by the national Church and is for five years. It is based in Rotherham with option for some remote-working for part of the week.

Age UK Camden is a lively, independent, and innovative charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people across Camden. In 2020-21 we supported more than 16,000 people to access services and support.

We are seeking an experienced innovative senior manager with experience of exceeding ambitious fundraising targets developing donor CRM’s and online and high street retail income.

We are looking for the right person to:

• Develop and deliver an ongoing fundraising strategy to support AUC’s Business Plan, which maximises income
• Deliver our marketing and comms strategy to support AUC’s Business Plan.
• To develop our retail function to support AUC’s Business Plan.
• To be curator of the AUC Brand.
• Lead AUC’s Fundraising, Comms and Marketing activities in the next stage of its ambitious development plan of growth and impact
• Build a strong and effective external profile for the role and work of AUC
• Contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team, assisting in and supporting corporate decision making
• Project management to specific projects as appropriate
• Manage a team of staff and work with consultants to ensure an effective and efficient team approach.

As part of the application process please submit an updated CV and Covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the Person Specification. Please also complete and return the criminal convictions declaration form.

To help deliver advocacy and communications plans towards defeating meningitis by 2030. Specifically, to assist in the delivery of programmes of work designed to share knowledge with other patient groups around the world, assist with the development of frameworks for advocacy and communications, and deliver policy change and awareness campaign plans

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a unique and award winning charity that punches above its weight in supporting veterans of all services and ages, so that they can live a normal if not better life. You'll be a key player in a small and very personal team - our focus is all about the beneficiary and making a difference as part of a team.

The Not Forgotten is all about bringing fun into the lives of those who have served their country and taken a knock. We are looking for someone who will rise to this challenge and have empathy with those we serve.  Everyday is different.

As Communications Manager, you will be responsible for our online comms platforms, including our social media accounts, e-marketing and website, as well as our external marketing campaigns, publications, and PR.

After a recent rebrand, you will take on the exciting tasks of updating our communications strategy and guidelines and producing fresh campaign ideas to help us keep our existing audience engaged while attracting new beneficiaries and supporters.

Working directly to the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, you will develop an understanding of our audience, tone, and values, and use this information to ensure that our content is reflective of the work we do and the people we support. Our charity offers events which bring people together, help them to build their confidence and have fun, and the ideal applicant will bring these activities to life in their work. To help you achieve this, you will also oversee external parties who work in design, photography, PR, and Google Ads; ensuring that their content is in line with our brand guidelines and your strategy.

As part of the role, there are also opportunities to join our Events Team at key gatherings such as concerts, Royal Parties, and challenge activities.

The ideal applicant will be a self-starter with demonstrable experience in producing high-quality copy and visual content for online audiences. They will be able to work independently but will also be confident verbal communicators who can collaborate with the team to exchange thoughts and ideas.

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role and The Not Forgotten.

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The Communications and Fundraising Officer is a new role at Pembroke House. You will be responsible for supporting and driving the charity’s communications and fundraising function to effectively reach and engage local groups, partners, residents and donors; to amplify our projects in the neighbourhood; and meet fundraising goals.

Pembroke House isn’t looking to broadcast messages to marketing segments, we’re building alliances, provoking engagement and inspiring action in our neighbourhood, the borough and country.

The charity has a long-term partnership with Small Axe: a not-for-profit campaigning organisation. They play the role of “Virtual Head of Comms”. The successful applicant will be supported and trained by Small Axe to apply innovative national campaigning and organising tools to build alliances and start conversations in our neighbourhood.

Applications due: 10am, Monday 4th October

Responsible to: Virtual Head of Communications for day-to-day; Chief of Staff for line management and professional development

Responsible for: Volunteers and residents

Location: The post-holder will work from the charity’s public buildings in Walworth SE17, with some remote working due to Covid-19

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, with the possibility of a job share (minimum of 18 hours per week). Some evening and weekend working may be required for which TOIL will be offered

About you

The person we appoint to this role will have a passion for using multiple communication tools and platforms to engage people in the work of Pembroke House. You will be able to develop narratives that allow us to speak about our work in different contexts, while maintaining the space for our work to grow and develop.

You will have a catchy enthusiasm and can do attitude, that allows you to think outside the box and try new things. You will be open to learning and growing as part of a team. You will be well organised and able to manage competing demands on your time, and be confident working unsupervised.

You will enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, engaging with different communities, from faith leaders to local parents, sensitively and with respect.