Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us as our High Value Communications Manager, and get more people involved in change that means everything.

The High Value Communications Manager leads on the content strategy for an audience of NSPCC donors and partners giving at the highest levels. Securing large gifts and long -term relationships requires engaging and inspiring content, and this role plays a crucial part in driving NSPCC fundraising, helping to change the world for children

Creating stewardship magazines, cases for support, and bespoke reports, the High Value Communications team collaborates with colleagues across the NSPCC to get to the heart of what we do, and communicate how our donors make this possible.

Supported by two line reports and the wider Supporter Management function, the High Value Communications Manager is able to draw upon the expertise and insight of our in-house creative studio as well as our high-performing fundraisers.  

The successful candidate will be experienced in producing compelling fundraising content, with strong communication skills and an eye for detail. Line management experience is important, and the breadth of the role means that candidates will need a high level of personal organisation and demonstrable project management experience.

Join us and you’ll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, volunteers, agency workers and consultants to share this commitment.

Location: Working flexibly with an expectation of regular travel to Guildford

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Contract: Permanent, Full time (37.5 hrs pw)

Could you be the voice of Cycling?

Imagine a country where cycling is a safe and natural way most people choose to move around. Imagine a country where air pollution is no longer poisoning our children, obesity has been eliminated and our towns and cities are free of traffic congestion. 

This is the vision we cherish at Cycling UK and we’re on mission to get a million more people cycling. But not just the usual suspects. Our campaigning, engagement, volunteering, and behaviour change programmes are intended to make sure the cycling population more closely reflects the diverse make-up of the UK.

This is an exciting time for a communications specialist to join the team. At a time when cycling is on a boom. Through the lockdown the public have re-found their love for the bike with shops selling out and cycling levels hitting 400%. Exciting as all the UK nations governments have woken up to the wider benefit of cycling to our physical and mental health, to our environment and green transport.

You’ll be a seasoned communications and media expert, ready to profile the charity and take the news to the national media to maximise on cycling’s popularity, build upon the public’s increasing engagement on digital channels and at a time of environmental awareness capitalise on the zeitgeist of this autumn’s COP26 to show just what cycling can achieve.

We need your experience and zeal to lead the team to sell cycling, to shout about our successes, to help us fundraise, to counter the negative perceptions of cycling in the media, society and in decision makers, to make cycling inviting for all.

We are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of us are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to us.

Come and join us for the ride.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

Head to our website and explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening and send to our recruitment team (contact details on our jobs page).

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

Apply before 9am Monday 9 August. Interviews to be carried out 24 August 2021.

This is a truly exciting time at Cycling Projects, as we go through a structured period of growth.

We want you as the marketing and communications lead for Cycling Projects to capture the impact and benefits of cycling initiatives delivered by the charity and then use this to hook more people to be active for the long term, more people to volunteer and more partnerships to be formed through this exciting opportunity to be part of the national inclusive cycling landscape.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Head of Communications and Engagement

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Direct Reports: Digital Marketing Manager, Copywriter

Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours

Contract Duration: Fixed until 25th June 2025

Salary: £32,000-£35,000

Location: Position can be based from home or our Liverpool of Sheffield offices. If home based, will require occasional travel to those offices

Closing Date: 11th August 2021

Interview Date: 1st round of interviews w/c 16th August

Probationary Period: 3 months

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include:

You will be responsible for developing and communicating City Hearts messaging and brand awareness internally and externally.

You will lead on our communications and engagement strategy working closely with the Head of Income Generation and Innovation. You will develop engaging campaigns as part of this work and project manage PR activity associated with them.

You will demonstrate a clear passion for one or more of our impact areas having communication experience within that sector.

On a day-to-day basis this means creating a steady flow of content; finding, crafting and promoting relevant and engaging stories and industry specific newsworthy content that shares our vision, mission, values and activities.

You will create a pipeline for gathering stories in a way that does not place a significant burden on frontline staff and will demonstrate a clear understanding of informed consent and safeguarding in relation to vulnerable individuals and risk assessment processes.

You will work with our Head of Income Generation and Innovation to promote our initiatives, corporate partnerships and individual fundraisers to support reaching charitable fundraising goals.

You will generate creative PR ideas (COPE model: Create Once Post Everywhere)

You will build and maintain relationships with key journalists, broadcasters, content creators, celebrities and influencers

You will oversee our engagement and communications channels including social media, web and SEO.

You will be able to position City Hearts at the forefront of the sectors we operate in communicating our innovative approaches, gaining traction and recognition across a wide audience.

You will ensure that media, press and other external queries are handled in a timely sensitive, mutually beneficial and accurate way.

You will evaluate and measure impact of PR activity

Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media.

You will keep up to date on best practice and news within our sector in particular changes to communications innovation, legislation and codes of practice.

You will ensure City Hearts abides by all relevant legislation in relation to its communications.

You will ensure all spend in relation to Communications and Engagement team and projects is within parameters of any agreed budget.

You will respond to breaking and industry worthy news to highlight our services and position us at the front of industry knowledge sharing.

You will support City Hearts spokespeople in preparing for press interviews and act as a spokesperson when required.

You will track relevant daily news stories to our impact areas, responding to trends, key industry announcements and maximizing opportunities.

You will line manage and coach a small but effective team of marketing and content production staff

You will be responsible for the content produced by the charity including collateral, with the support of your team.

You will ensure the CEO and board of trustees are provided with relevant information through regular reporting.

You will be part of the senior management of the charity and maintain an effective working relationship and communication with members of senior management to ensure the Communications and Engagement Strategy aligns with organisational and departmental goals, strategy, and actions.

You will support senior management with internal communications as and when needed.

PERSON CRITERIA

The ideal candidate will have at least three years’ experience in a similar role.

Additional qualifications in a marketing, journalism, communications or similar field are desirable.

You will have experience in creating and delivering a communications strategy and PR campaigns.

Highly proficient in writing press releases, press statements, Q&As, briefings, blogs and opinion pieces.

Experience in media response to crisis situations, handling enquiries, creation of statements and briefing key staff members for interviews.

You will have a passion for and proven track record of creating dynamic and inspiring content, able to demonstrate previous success at securing media coverage across print, broadcast and online that engages with a range of audiences.

You will have a good understanding of websites and social media platforms.

You will have a desire to amplify the voices of the people we support and our team and have demonstrable experience of having done this previously. 

You will be well organized, creative, analytical, focused on results, demonstrate attention to detail and prioritise your work effectively.

Experience of line management within a communications environment.

Ability to track, record, analyse and use data and insight to generate media stories.

Proven ability to generate excellent media coverage across different types of national and local media.

Ability to follow PR procedures to ensure clients safeguarded.

Proficient in content management systems such as Hootsuite and MailChimp.

Ability to effectively communicate complex information quickly and concisely.

Flexible to work outside of usual working hours as required in order to respond to the needs of the charity in managing media opportunities and enquiries.

Excellent interpersonal skills – comfortable building relationships and communicating with a variety of people.

Young K&C is a new charity established to support children and young people in Kensington & Chelsea, working with youth clubs, charities, schools, businesses and Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. 

The successful candidate will develop and manage high quality marketing and communications campaigns and strategies to build the brand awareness and digital footprint of Young K&C, and of the children and youth organisations that it works with.

You will help to create content to optimise marketing presence and performance via print, website, social media, Google Advertising and other online channels.

This will support Young K&C to develop new business partners and to reach new audiences including young people in Kensington and Chelsea.

You can read more about Young K&C at our websites, Young K&C and Our City. 

Interested?  Send your CV with contact details for 2 referees and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post and return via CharityJob, by Friday 30 July 2021.

Hours: 35 hours per week (open to job sharing and flexible working)

Location: based in Kensington & Chelsea, with some home working

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract type: 1 year, with possibility of extension

Young K&C: Marketing and Communications Manager, Job Description

What will you need to do?

Responsibilities 

• Lead on developing and delivering marketing and engagement plans and digital strategy in line with Young K&C’s strategic priorities
• Manage and support our Communications intern and any Communications freelance staff
• Support Young K&C’s member organisations to promote their projects, activities and support services, and to develop their marketing and communications output 
• Support plans to grow opportunities for membership, partnerships and income generation, including liaising with schools and businesses
• Manage and develop the Young K&C and Our City websites 
• Work with a web developer to lead on the creation of a new Young K&C website 
• Collate and record data to inform digital strategy and prepare reports on digital activity 
• Produce communications including print, e-newsletters and blog content 
• Lead on producing engaging digital content including static images, videos and GIFS 
• Develop relationships with local press; write and distribute press releases 
• Manage Young K&C’s email database 
• Manage and develop all Young K&C’s digital channels including social media, Google Ad Grants account, websites, blog and e-newsletters 
• Liaise with Young K&C member organisations, photographers and filmmakers to arrange photoshoots and film shoots 
• Liaise with Young K&C partners including Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, business partners and potential donors
• Flexibility – be prepared to muck in and work as part of our team to help us get things done, including helping out with Young K&C’s events, activities and meetings with members.

As the organisation develops, your role is likely to adapt.

What kind of person are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills or characteristics in the application. It is essential that you give evidence or examples of your experience, knowledge and skills where possible.

Person Specification 

• Significant experience of developing and implementing marketing campaigns
• Excellent English language, copywriting, proof reading and written communication skills 
• Knowledge and experience of print production, video production, digital campaigns, e-marketing and online social networking 
• Experience of managing and developing social media channels (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube)
• Experience of using design software such as Adobe suite and Canva for digital and print design
• An understanding and awareness of Data Protection regulations
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of engaging with a diverse group of people, including local young people
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences including local voluntary and community groups, council officers, business partners and other stakeholders
• A passion for our vision to support children and young people, and a commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion
• Experience managing websites 
• Flexibility – you will be able to work effectively from home or from our small office in Kensington and Chelsea

Desirable 

• Experience using Mailchimp 
• Experience using Salesforce 
• Experience managing a Google Ad Grant account 
• Experience using Wordpress
• Knowledge and experience of voluntary and community sector organisations

Overview

Can you help us spread the word about how innovation can improve health equity? Are you a dynamic communications professional that has a ‘can-do’ attitude and a ‘what-if…’ creative flair? Are you digitally savvy and open to new approaches to online engagement? We are looking for a new Communications Manager to join our team.

In 2013 a small group of founding member organisations established the South West Academic Health Science Network. They were motivated by a shared ambition to accelerate the adoption and spread of innovation across our region to improve population health and generate economic growth.

Step forward eight years and that ambition has become a reality. Working in collaboration with the AHSNs across England, our work transforms lives through innovation.

In the last year, our work as a network of AHSNs has benefited over 258,000 people and leveraged over £462m of investment into the health and life science sector. You can read more about the impact of our work nationally in our latest AHSN Network impact report and regional work in our annual review.

At the South West AHSN we focus our efforts on improving health equity – identifying and spreading innovative practice that helps close health equity gaps in access to care, quality of care, opportunity for a healthy life and agency in managing individual health. Working with our members and partners, we share the ambition and opportunity to improve health equity through the adoption and spread of innovative practice.

We do this by:

• Spreading innovative practice across the health and care system through collaboration, practical support and knowledge sharing.
• Building capability in our region to spread innovative practice and improve quality.
• Supporting evaluation and application of learning to improve the delivery of health and care services.

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.

Role Profile

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.

Key success factors

• Able to use a variety of methods and combine data with patient stories to clearly demonstrate the impact of our work and its outcomes for people receiving health and care.
• Able to see the bigger picture and demonstrate the benefits of the South West AHSN’s work with its many partners.
• Comfortable with change and uncertainty in a fast-paced setting.
• A proactive, solutions-focused completer finisher, with a can-do attitude.
• Enabling colleagues across the organisations to make the most of their communications skills and develop their capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Generate and co-ordinate effective communications aligned with the organisation’s health equity strategy, business plan, and communications strategy.
• Maximise the impact of a content-based approach to stakeholder communications, including thought leadership campaigns.
• Expand the organisation’s reach and profile as a leading voice in health equity using digital communications.
• Manage impact measuring and reporting from communications campaigns.
• Provide communications management for South West AHSN events such as conferences, seminars, workshops and exhibitions.
• Proactively generate campaigns, developing the organisations editorial plan to raise our profile and as a leading voice on improving health equity.
• Liaise with colleagues across the organisation and the South West AHSN Network, supporting national communications projects and working collaboratively to co-produce messaging and materials as appropriate.
• Provide project management and development support to our Digital Communications Assistant (Apprentice).
• Manage relationships with consultants and external suppliers.

Person Specification

Experience we are looking for

• Experience of working in corporate and strategic communications settings, producing a portfolio of targeted marketing and communications assets to support organisational strategy.
• A strong digital communications background, with an excellent eye for detail and ability to create engaging content for different channels and audiences.
• Working knowledge of proactive relationship management, membership or stakeholder engagement.
• A track record in a busy environment, working to tight deadlines and having the resilience to cope with changing business demands.
• Experience of line management, and managing supplier and consultant relationships.
• A high level of computer skills, including demonstrable experience of creating impact through a range of online platforms, such as Twitter, LinkedIn, WordPress and maximising the use of CRM systems.

Experience and capabilities you will develop in the role

• Developing impactful communications to improve health and care and support cutting-edge innovative practice to flourish.
• Co-producing communications within diverse partnerships and across sectors including health and care, industry, and the voluntary sector.
• Influencing the voice of the organisation in a learning-based environment where creativity and new ideas are encouraged.

Abilities and attributes

• An instinct for a good story and how to highlight the human angle.
• Up to date on the latest communications practices and tools and how they can be applied in different situations.
• Effective communications skills – with the ability to earn and maintain the trust of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Organised and able to effectively prioritise competing demands, using project management skills to stay on track.
• Adaptability – confident in the moment to appraise and re-prioritise tasks calmly.
• Collaborative in approach – open to challenge, co-production and change.
• Creative and curious – not afraid of complexity.
• Energetic and goal-focused – a commitment to delivering excellence in all circumstances.

Communications Manager

Reporting to: Director of Communications

The Communications Lead role is responsible for the internal and external communications for WEAll Scotland. WEAll Scotland has a strong external profile and you will represent the network externally with key stakeholders from business, government and civil society. This role is a part of our flagship Allies programme, which aims to create a network of allies who collectively deliver and promote the feasibility and desirability of transition to a Wellbeing Economy You will be responsible for creating an external communications strategy and delivering this for the programme..  You will also be responsible for creating and delivering on an internal communications strategy, ensuring high quality communications across the Board, the Core Team, Associates and volunteers, who collaborate to support both practical and policy changes. You may use a Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool to achieve this.

You will build relationships with key journalists across Scotland which will maximise the profile of our work.  You will create (and support the creation of) content for external events and the media, by working with the Core Team, Associates and volunteers, as well as designing and hosting events, seminars and press conferences.  You will also manage  our social media channels using your communications and social media skills, and support the redevelopment of the WEAll Scotland section of the wider global WEAll website.

We have cause to believe that the number of hours for this role can be increased.  Therefore, if this vacancy interests potential applicants who are looking for more hours, we strongly encourage those to apply.

Digital Fundraising and Communications Officer

We have a fantastic opening for an experienced Digital Fundraiser & Communications Officer to join a small and friendly charity based on Dartington Hall Estate near Totnes

Position: Digital Fundraising and Communications Officer

Location: Dartington Head Office (to include some home working).

Contract: Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hrs per week

Salary: £24471.26-£27973.93 per annum

Closing date:

About the role:

As Digital Fundraising and Communications Officer you will take responsibility for the development and delivery of strong and innovative digital and traditional marketing strategies, using SEO, PPC, and other techniques to drive traffic to the website, grow brand awareness and generate interest in the charity’s services.

You will support with the development of and take responsibility for the delivery of digital fundraising to maximise fundraising income, as well as supporting the creation of digital marketing assets including case studies, photography and video content.

This exciting new role will be instrumental in making sure the charity is front of mind in the community and provide innovative digital methods for people to support their work. If you want to join a pioneering charity that makes a real difference to the lives of young people and adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!

About you:

We are looking for someone with the right expertise, values, motivation to help raise significant funds and the charity’s profile, enabling them to become a recognisable name that extends their reach to beneficiaries, supporters and professionals in the field.

You will bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Experience of working in a role that includes Digital Communications, Digital Fundraising or ideally both.
• Experience of executing engaging fundraising or marketing campaigns or activities across a number of channels.
• A proven track record of income generation.
• IT literate, proficient in all Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A strong understanding of digital systems such as Google Ads and Analytics, SEO and how to use these to optimise web traffic.
• Experience of maximising social media accounts and WordPress websites with engaging content.
• A proven ability to measure, interpret and evaluate campaign results.
• First-class writing, editing and proof-reading skills, with the ability to make complex information engaging and accessible.

In Return:

You will be working for a well-established charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits including 28 days’ annual leave, a company pension scheme, staff discount scheme, ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment. Lifeworks are also accredited Disability Confident Employers. 

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and they expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to encouraging applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, by offering a guaranteed interview.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Officer, Digital Communications, Digital Officer, Communications Coordinator, Social Media, Social Media Officer, Content Producer, Digital Engagement Officer, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Fundraising Product Officer, Digital Marketing and Fundraising, Digital Fundraiser, Direct Marketing & Digital Fundraiser etc.

21 Hours – Job Share

We have big goals over the next few years.

We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Will you join us?

This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity for a talented communications professional with a love of planning, project management and strategy development.

We're looking for a strategic thinker and good communications planner who can help us drive transformation in our communications and marketing. From project managing the development of our communications and audience strategies, to improving how we operate in order to become a truly anti-racist organisation, together with your job share you improve our planning and integration to ensure we have the most impact.

If you have excellent communications project management, planning and influencing skills combined with a can do and collaborative attitude we want to hear from you. With our ambitious new strategy and refreshed and bolder brand this is a fantastic time to join the communications team at Mind.

Closing Date: 8 August 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

This position will initially, in line with current and potentially future guidance, be based from home. Post lockdown this role will retain some flexibility but post holders will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days thereafter (or more, depending on the arrangements of your team).

We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are committed to becoming truly anti-racist in everything we do and ensuring that all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Our strategy has becoming an anti-racist organisation right at the centre of our work.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

OVERVIEW

At Earthwatch we’re passionate about taking an innovative and evidence-based approach to our fundraising, marketing and communications. We are looking for a motivated and creative new colleague to play an integral role in our Fundraising and Communications Team, supporting a number of key marketing and communications outputs.

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will help coordinate the delivery of high-profile marketing and communications campaigns which tell a compelling story, demonstrate our impact and build relationships with our supporters. You will support the development, production and delivery of a range of fundraising and communications activity – working across marketing, customer relationship management, media relations, website, social media, print collateral and video content. Your work will contribute to our marketing and communications strategies to help raise awareness, generate income and build our reputation across our priority audiences, both public and corporate.

This will be a varied and enjoyable job with many opportunities for expanding your experience and developing new skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must, as well as a tenacious and results-driven approach to your work. You’ll be able to work flexibly in a hands-on, creative and fast-moving field. A good understanding of CRM software, analytics tools and GDPR would be an advantage.

Earthwatch is an environmental charity with science at its heart. We drive the change needed to live within our means and in balance with nature. We do this by connecting people with the natural world, monitoring the health of our natural resources, and informing the actions that will have the greatest positive impact.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK – Earthwatch cannot support visa applications for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Role purpose:

To support Earthwatch marketing and communications activities that maximise our engagement with existing and prospective supporters, and build our profile and influence with new audiences.

Key Deliverables

Support the Fundraising and Communications Team in the development and delivery of marketing, fundraising and communications campaigns which tell a compelling story, demonstrate our impact and attract new supporters and partners

• Coordinate central marketing and communications resources, including press lists, social media monitoring and communications planning tools
• Maintain and develop engaging digital content, including website copy, news items and blog posts
• Contribute to and distribute PR collateral, such as press releases, media briefings, press packs
• Use analytics and reporting to optimise social media reach and engagement
• Monitor and respond to enquiries from supporters, stakeholders and the press, liaising with the wider Fundraising and Communications Team where appropriate
• Work closely with colleagues in all departments to support the Earthwatch fundraising and communications strategy, developing and maintaining good working relationships

To help develop an engaged community of supporters 

• Create and distribute direct mail and digital communications to supporters, ensuring a coordinated approach
• Manage the relationship with supporters who are fundraising for Earthwatch, for example through sporting events
• Update and maintain accurate records on supporters on the relationship management database
• Coordinate the production of branded merchandise in line with brand guidelines and our environmental charter
• Monitor and evaluate our supporter engagement activities in line with agreed KPIs
• Ensure that processes are in line with GDPR and keep abreast of industry developments, legal requirements and best practice, undertaking training when necessary

To support marketing and communications best practice in the organisation

• Promote and manage the supporter database to ensure its benefits are understood and maximised across the organisation, with particular responsibility for recording supporter stories and case studies
• Help maintain the communications toolkit and share new tools with colleagues across Earthwatch
• Act as a brand guardian to ensure that all external marketing and communications materials are consistent with the Earthwatch brand guidelines, key messaging and operating principles
• Support the coordination of internal staff newsletters and all-staff meetings

The above list of job deliverables is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of copywriting and editing
• Knowledge and experience of managing digital media channels, including website content management systems (CMS) and social media
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships and work collaboratively
• A self-starter, with a creative, innovative and agile approach
• Results-driven, organised and tenacious, with excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage competing requirements and deliver on time
• Commitment to the mission and values of Earthwatch

Desirable:

• Experience of the environmental and/or charity sectors
• Experience of working with external suppliers, eg graphic designers, photographers
• Experience of using analytics tools to evaluate and report on the impact of your work
• Experience of working with customer relationship management (CRM) software

Background

The Considerate Constructors Scheme is a not-for-profit, independent organisation founded to raise standards and build trust in the construction industry. Construction sites, companies and suppliers voluntarily register with the Scheme and agree to abide by the Code of Considerate Practice, designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements.

The Considerate Constructors Scheme is currently working on a significant update of the Code of Considerate Practice, which includes reviewing external facing communications and branding and developing new communications to reach audiences on a national scale. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Engagement and Communications Coordinator during an exciting period of change for an ambitious organisation to support the development of new communications channels to reach audiences on a national scale.

The role

The Considerate Constructors Scheme is seeking an Engagement and Communications Coordinator with exceptional communication and organisational skills, and a keen eye for detail, to support the Engagement team with upcoming communications projects, developing our public engagement approach and contributing to our goal of raising standards and building trust in the construction industry.

Responsibilities will include assisting the team with website and social media updates, writing, proof reading, editing copy, creating new resources and materials and helping with strategic communications tasks, alongside research, making recommendations for and maintaining relationships with stakeholder organisations to support our growing focus on public voice.

Key aspects of this role:

• Delivering effective communications across all audience groups, with a particular focus on expanding the organisation’s efforts and insight in relation to the public voice, by building an engagement network with relevant organisations to support content delivery

• Researching and making recommendations and maintaining relationships with organisations that the Considerate Constructors Scheme can connect with to support the growth of communications with a focus on public voice
• Generating relevant, compelling visual and written content for our communications in line with our strategy
• Supporting brand development, ensuring public facing materials and communications across our platforms are clear and engaging in line with our strategic aims
• Delivering excellent communications and public engagement across our shared services schemes
• Gathering communications and engagement insight to support effective delivery and impact.

Measured by:

• Quality and quantity of stakeholder engagement
• Quality and quantity of engagement across our communications channels and platforms
• Our communications are reflective of our brand and strategic positioning
• Quality and frequency/quantity of our communications content
• Insightfulness and relevance of our communications.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

Programme Y.O.D.A (Your Organisational Data and Analytics) is an organisational change programme through which we will change our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, revise our processes and working practices in relation to Finance, Grants, Programmes and Projects and Supply Chain Management, and develop a new Project Management and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (PMERL) solution. 

Our new ERP solution will strengthen our business processes, leading to a more data driven and transparent organisation, which in turn, makes us more efficient and sustainable. Our PMERL solution will enable us to use data-driven insights to design, deliver and evaluate gender-transformative programmes and influencing, so we can reach 100 million girls. Together, they will help us understand the cost and impact of our projects, so we can make more informed decisions as we deliver our global strategy.

The purpose of this post working under the direction of the Programme Y.O.D.A Change Partner is to manage the design, delivery, evaluation and improvement of all aspects of Programme Y.O.D.A communications and engagement related to change.

The successful candidate must be a process oriented, customer focused, multi-tasking individual with a proven track record in delivering effective communications and engagement in support of organisational transformation and change. In addition, the successful candidate will combine creativity and a solution orientated mindset with highly effective communication and relationship building skills.

You will be responsible to the Change Partner working across the programme, providing excellent management of communications and engagement to strengthen and complement the overall transformation journey.

Location:Flexible where Plan International has a legal entity and the applicant has the pre-existing right to work and live. Those locations closest to Plan International's point of impact are preferred.

Type of Role: Two year fixed term contract

Reports to: Change Partner

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore it is not possible to include full details here. As an indication the approximate salary for this role in the UK would be £45000 per annum. 

Closing Date: 30th July 2021

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, part time Communications Co-ordinator, to provide administrative support to our Communications Team. Someone who is willing to make the difference and able to work on their own initiative and as part of the wider team.

Communications Co-ordinator – (part time - hours/days TBC). UK based.

Reporting to:      Projects & Communications Development Lead

Based:                 Remotely

Job purpose:     To provide administrative support to the Communications Team and for charity projects 

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and scheduling of social media posts for both general day to day messaging and specific campaigns.

• Support the delivery of the charity’s awareness campaigns, annual charity events and collaborative projects with other organisations.

• Assist with drafting and revising email marketing campaigns.

• Support the drafting of press releases and creating presentations.

• Liaise with Patient Services Team in respect of communications to ensure up to date, relevant information to our patient audience. 

• Support the recording of meetings, sessions and talks for our awareness weeks, annual events and other organised meetings as directed.

• Assist with updating website content and media as and when required.

• Support with the production of the charity’s print newsletters

• Keeping up to date records on project activities and timeline

• Represent the organisation at external events throughout the year virtually or physically where required. 

• Assist with creating and liaising with authors of surveys, analysing, and sharing results

• Update main charity database with varying records.

• Seek to raise the profile and increase awareness of the organisation in all opportunities.

• Develop and deliver opportunities to increase supporters and subscribers. 

Desirable experience

• Experience of using Adobe Creative Cloud is desirable but not essential

• Experience of using WordPress CMS is desirable but not essential 

• Previous experience of working in the charity sector is desirable but not essential

• Previous experience of working with fundraisers / volunteers is desirable but not essential.

Applicant requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Previous experience in all aspects of the role desirable

• Website management and graphic design experience is desirable

• Good attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload 

• Resourcefulness, creativity and tenacity to meet goals and desired outcomes; ability to draft creative, effective and engaging communications 

• Ability to work remotely and using one’s initiative

• Can work flexibly, and as part of a team 

• Methodical and thorough approach to work 

• Friendly and polite

• Be available to travel and work away on occasion, if required 

OVERVIEW

At Earthwatch we’re passionate about taking an innovative and evidence-based approach to our external communications. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative new colleague to join our communications team, managing a number of key communications outputs for our corporate audiences.

Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager - Corporate, the Communications Manager will help develop and implement communications activity to raise awareness of our flagship corporate products and services (including Tiny Forest, Corporate Learning and FreshWater Watch). You will reach out to our key corporate audiences for those projects across a range of channels, including integrated PR and marketing campaigns, and organic video, digital and social media content.

You will be responsible for communicating the Earthwatch brand, key messaging and impact through a number of core brand outputs, including the ‘Working with Business’ section of the Earthwatch Europe website, supporting corporate development team pitches to prospective partners, and coordinating multi-channel communications campaigns at key points in the year. You will also play an active role in the communications team’s work to embed communications best-practice across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach and proven experience within a communications and marketing role, including media relations, paid campaigns and managing websites, blogs and social media. You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and experience of using analytics tools to evaluate and report on the impact of your work.

Earthwatch is an environmental charity with science at its heart. We drive the change needed to live within our means and in balance with nature. We do this by connecting people with the natural world, monitoring the health of our natural resources, and informing the actions that will have the greatest positive impact.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK – Earthwatch cannot support visa applications for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Role purpose:

To increase the reach and profile of Earthwatch Europe through the delivery of high-quality PR, marketing and communications outputs, with specific responsibility for flagship corporate engagement offerings.

Key Deliverables

To act as communications lead on key Earthwatch projects:

• Develop and deliver creative communications plans and integrated campaigns for our primary corporate engagement offerings (Tiny Forest, Corporate Learning and FreshWater Watch)
• Produce communications content to raise the profile of our corporate offerings across a range of channels, including PR, marketing, and video, digital and social media content
• Take an audience-first approach, basing plans and recommendations on our understanding of key audience segments
• Liaise with the Senior Communications Manager - Corporate to maximise impact and ensure plans align with the corporate communications strategies

Development of strategic communications outputs in line with the Earthwatch brand and key messaging:

• Act as communications lead for the ‘Working with Business’ section of the Earthwatch Europe website and LinkedIn channel, developing and editing content to ensure clarity and impact
• Coordinate a number of multi-channel communications campaigns across the year, working closely with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator and Communications Manager - Public to plan, develop and deliver content in line with agreed objectives
• Manage the dissemination of research outputs associated with corporate partnership projects
• Support the communications needs of corporate outreach by producing marketing materials and other agreed assets, liaising with colleagues to source, develop and edit content
• Manage the work of external design, video and print agencies

To support the communications team to embed communications best-practice and empower colleagues to deliver some communications activity:

• Help manage the communications toolkit and share new tools with colleagues across Earthwatch
• Contribute to communications induction training for new starters
• Act as a brand guardian to ensure that all external communications are consistent with the Earthwatch brand guidelines, key messaging and operating principles
• Help maintain central communications resources, including press lists and communication workplan
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of your communications projects and contribute to reporting against the communications team’s KPIs

The above list of job deliverables is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Proven experience within a communications and PR/marketing role, including media relations, paid advertising/campaigns, websites, blogs and social media management
• Proven ability to manage and deliver communications plans on time and to budget, working with direct and indirect teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships and work collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of copywriting and editing
• Experience of using analytics tools to evaluate and report on the impact of your work
• A creative, hands-on and agile approach
• Results-driven, organised and tenacious, with excellent attention to detail, prioritisation and time management
• Commitment to the mission and values of Earthwatch

Desirable:

• Experience of the environmental and/or charity sector
• Knowledge and/or experience of B2B communications