Content And Communications Officer Jobs in Cricklewood, Greater London

Are you a communications professional looking for your next move? Are you experienced in creating, commissioning and refining content and communications for a wide range of external audiences and the media? If so, CFG would like to hear from you. We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our Policy and Communications Directorate. You'll have experience in working across PR/media relations, campaigning and content creation for professional/B2B/charity audiences and working to tight deadlines. You'll be comfortable using different comms channels and tools to share our messages, news and sector insights. If you are looking for your next move, read on to find out more. 

How to Apply 

If you would like to be considered for this position, please take a look at our recruitment pack on the next page, and apply with your CV. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 14th May 12pm, and shortlisting will take place that week, with interviews to follow shortly after. 

Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Benefits of working at CFG 

• 25 days' annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after three years of continuous service (pro-rata if part-time). 

• An extra three days' leave for the office Christmas closure. 

• Wellbeing week closures 

• Time off for personal health appointments. 

• Hybrid and remote flexible working options. 

• Four paid volunteering days every year. 

• A generous flexitime policy that allows employees to create a good work-life balance. 

• Access to eye care vouchers and contribution to the cost of new glasses. 

• Access to our mental wellbeing platform, Plumm. 

• Enhanced sick pay, as well as enhanced parental and adoption leave policies 

• Continuing personal development - learning and development opportunities both individually and organisation wide, such as a mentor/coach, training courses and conferences. 

• Auto enrolment to the Personal Pension Plan where CFG will contribute twice your contribution to the scheme up to 10%. 

• Access to interest-free employee loans or salary advances. 

CFG promotes remote-first working, although we do have office space at our registered address in Southwark, SE London for those team members who prefer an office setting. We expect all of our team members to attend all staff, directorate, or team anchor days on a regular basis in London. All staff anchor days are currently quarterly, and directorate and smaller team anchor days are organised on an ad hoc basis. If you have any questions about this we'd be happy to chat about our in-person expectations with you. 

Please note that attending our flagship events will be required for this role, as well as work outside core hours occasionally as part of our events programme.  

Job Title: Digital Content Strategist   
Hours: Full-time or Part-time options will be considered  
Type of Employment: Permanent  
Salary: £40,809 (remote); £44,892 (office-based at our London office four times per month)
Department: Marcomms (Engagement Directorate) 
Location: We can be flexible as to whether the role is based in the office 1 day per week and the rest from home (hybrid)
Line Manager: Head of Communications   
Direct Reports: Social Media Lead, Digital Content Executive 

About this role:  

This is a key role working with teams from across Teenage Cancer Trust to shape our digital content strategy. By collaborating with colleagues and demonstrating a deep understanding of our audiences you will manage a small team of social media and digital content creators to amplify the voices of the young people we support, advocate for change and engage and develop supporters to ensure that young people with cancer have the best treatment, care and support, so that cancer doesn’t stop them from living their lives.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Working collaboratively with colleagues from across the organisation you will be responsible for the strategic planning of Teenage Cancer Trust owned and shared editorial content across all digital platforms.
• You will be working closely with colleagues from our marketing and digital products teams to identify and analyse relevant data to inform an agile content strategy that elevates the voices of young people and engages our supporters 

• Considering the role content plays in supporter journeys, and working closely with marketing team to build these journeys 
• Work closely with the supporter journeys team and digital content executive to develop successful email stewardship programmes using an ESP 
• Liaising with colleagues from across our services teams, including the clinical information lead, to ensure our online content is servicing the needs of young people, utilising quantitative and qualitative data to inform content strategy 
• Researching audience trends and ensuring that our digital content creation and curation plans align with audience needs. Providing a deep understanding of our audiences and how we grow our digital platforms to provide the best possible experience for these 
• Ensuring storytelling opportunities are integrated and maximised across the platforms that are most important to our audiences.
• Working with the Digital Experience Manager and Clinical Information Lead, develop exceptional search friendly content based on user search volume and developing the charity’s keyword research to drive growth across our digital products 
• Developing your team and advocating for digital content widely across the organisation to foster a culture of curiosity and innovation around digital storytelling 
• Providing advice to colleagues across the organisation on how to leverage digital platforms to achieve their desired outcomes to support Teenage Cancer Trust. 
• Demonstrating technical excellence in planning, writing, content design, SEO & keyword research 
• Understanding analytics platforms and making recommendations based on their data 
• Building a culture of storytelling that resonates with supporters and young people to drive a deeper emotional connection to Teenage Cancer Trust 
• Decision-making around budgets, including providing strategic advice to Social Media Lead to help decide where to spend the devolved social budget 
• Demonstrating an understanding of digital PR and ability to work closely with PR & Media team to drive content and engagement 

You may be asked to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post as

requested by your manager and you must carry out the duties of post in accordance with

Teenage Cancer Trust policies and procedures 

What you’ll bring to the team: 

• Passion for the power of digital storytelling to improve the lives of young people with cancer and drive action and engagement among our supporters 

• Curiosity and the ability to sell others on your vision 
• A thirst for audience-centric thinking, social media trends and planning using a variety of research methods 
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills including the ability to manage internal stakeholders 
• An ability to work with key business stakeholders to understand their marketing objectives and build confidence with your knowledge on how to shape content strategies 
• A proactive approach to problem solving. 
• A collaborative approach that is grounded in the Teenage Cancer Trust values 

Internal Communications Officer

Hybrid Working: Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern which is currently 2 days in the office, and 3 days remote.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an Internal Communications Officer who will play a critical role in developing and shaping the organisation’s internal communications for the staff of the Connexional Team.

The post holder will work closely with Senior Managers to ensure that the Team’s values, mission and updates are effectively communicated to all Team members working across several sites and from home, to foster a cohesive and motivated work environment.

The successful applicant will strive to create an environment where communication

fosters a sense of community, aligned with the Church’s mission and values to create an engaged and informed Connexional Team.

In this crucial role, the Internal Communications Officer will be responsible for establishing and managing channels for staff feedback to leadership, producing engaging content for various channels, and organising and delivering internal events.

The successful applicant will also provide support and training for staff on communication tools and practices, encourage staff to be ambassadors of the Church, and plan and approve regular communications to be sent out to employees including staff newsletters and newsletters from Team members.

About You

The post holder will have at least three years’ experience of working with an internal communications context within an organisation and will have the ability to develop and implement comprehensive internal communications strategies that align with the organisation’s values.

You will be able to articulate messages clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, that are tailored to various internal audiences.  Exceptional writing, editing and proof-reading skills for a range of communication channels are a must for this role.

You will also have strong organisational skills with the ability to lead projects, work collaboratively and be proficient in digital communication tools and platforms.

The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal and listening skills with experience in building relationships with key internal stakeholders.

You will also have the ability to develop a deep understanding of the Methodist Church’s mission, values, and objectives to ensure alignment in all communications. 

If you have the skills, abilities and experience contained in the role description, we are keen to hear from you.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email our HR team (contact details available on our website).

Closing date: 13 May 2024

Interviews will be in London on 30 May 2024

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

One in seven babies is born premature or sick and needing care on a neonatal unit – this isn’t what most parents expect for their baby. Join the leading national charity dedicated to supporting babies, families and NHS staff at this critical time.

Role Summary

The Communications Officer has responsibility for creating compelling content for digital, print and media communications, that accurately reflects the Bliss brand and tone of voice.

This is a varied and interesting role working with teams across Bliss, with a particular focus on putting storytelling at the heart of our communications.

Role Details

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a creative and varied role working across the mix of digital, print and media communications.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

· At least two years’ experience in a content, communications or media role

· Outstanding copywriting, proofreading and sub-editing skills, the ability to draft compelling content, and an aptitude for storytelling 

· Understanding of the principles of brand development and management

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from a range of different backgrounds, tailoring your style to their needs

· Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, a demonstrably methodical approach to work, and experience of project management

· Excellent IT skills, with experience of or aptitude to learn about use of website CMS

· Professional attitude and credibility among colleagues to advise and recommend based on expert knowledge

· Displays initiative and is committed to professional development.

For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert. 

How to apply 

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents 

· Your CV (please ensure this does not include your age, gender or any other personal characteristics)

· Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should address the essential points of the person specification and is expected to be no more than 1000-1500 words long.

· This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview.

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Recruitment Timeline 

· The deadline for applications is 9am on Thursday 9th May.

First round interviews will be held virtually (via zoom) with second interviews in person at our London Bridge office

We are working with a prestigious institution in search of a Marketing & Communications Officer for a 2-month contract, commencing immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head of Marketing and Communications, as well as the Digital Marketing Executive and Membership Acquisition, focusing on marketing and communications, with a particular emphasis on media and the Magazine.

• Manage day-to-day communications operations, serving as the primary contact for media and communications enquiries.

• Develop engaging copy and content for the Library’s member-focused communications, including the member magazine, newsletters, and notices.

• Support the production of the member magazine, working alongside the external producer under the guidance of the Head of Marketing and Communications.

• Collaborate with team members to generate ideas and content for the magazine and other communication channels.

• Create engaging content for newsletters using e-marketing software.

• Develop persuasive copy to enhance membership recruitment and retention efforts.

• Collaborate with the membership administration team to enhance induction and retention communications.

• Produce copy for printed materials.

• Generate reports on media and communications activities, working with the Head of Marketing and Communications to identify opportunities for improvement to achieve targets and enhance ROI.

• Support the marketing and communication of projects and new initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in crafting engaging and clear copy for both print and digital platforms.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrable experience in assisting with writing and placing stories in the press.

What We Offer:

• A 2-month interim position.

• Competitive hourly rate of £17.50.

• A hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in their central London office.

• Immediate start.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Are you a dynamic and creative individual passionate about crafting impactful communication strategies?

Do you want to make a real difference in children's and young people's lives?

If so, we have a unique opportunity for you to join our team as our Communications and Marketing Manager.

At the Young Hammersmith and Fulham Foundation, we are entering a phase of development and growth with a new three-year strategy. As we expand our reach and impact, we require a talented and dedicated individual to help us tell our story and engage with our community. As our Communications and Marketing Manager, your role will be instrumental in shaping our narrative and driving engagement, significantly impacting our mission to support children and young people.

Leading our communications, you will play a vital role in shaping our messaging and driving engagement with our purpose and offer. You will work closely with our team to develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy that reaches a broad audience and inspires action. With responsibility for creating content for our website, social media channels, and other marketing materials, you can showcase your skills and creativity in developing engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in communications, marketing, or a related field and have excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal skills. You should be a creative thinker with a keen eye for detail, capable of developing innovative communication strategies that inspire and connect with our community.

Joining our organisation means being part of a small team that makes a big difference. We encourage you to apply today if you are looking for a role that allows you to use your skills, experience, and passion to make a real impact. Your work will directly contribute to our mission of supporting children and young people through our Membership organisations, which makes this more than just a job but a meaningful endeavour. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join our team and be part of something extraordinary!

Are you a creative communicator with a flair for social media and content creation and a commitment to gender equality?

If so, this could be the role for you.

The Women’s Budget Group (WBG) is the UK’s leading feminist economics think tank, providing evidence on women’s economic position and proposing policy alternatives for a gender-equal economy.

Having been through a period of growth, our small team is expanding! You will lead on content for our website, newsletter and social media channels, helping us to reach new audiences and translate complex ideas into accessible and engaging short videos, infographics and other images.

WBG is committed to diversity and inclusion. We use positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This means that if we have two candidates of equal merit in our process, we will seek to take forward the disabled or Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidate in order to diversify our staff team.

 Hours:  Currently 30 hours per week for full pay during a pilot of working a shorter week ending July 2024. (In some organisations this is the 4 day week but at WBG, 30 hours can be worked over 4 or 5 days per week with flexibility). In the event that the shorter working week does not become permanent, hours will be negotiable between 30 hours and 37.5 hours per week. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements and invite job share applications. Some out of hours working will be required for which TOIL will be given.

Location: Hybrid London / remote.  The postholder must be resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK. Office is in Vauxhall, London. Post can be worked as office based or a mixture of office/remote working with at least two days per week in the office.

Duration: 18 month contract with potential to extend subject to funding.

Salary: £36,288 pro-rata (£29,030 for 30 hours) plus 5% pension contributions.

Line management: Reports to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs

Job Title: Assistant Director - Communications and Content

Location: Flexible - Home-based, Shelter Office-based, or combination with regular travel to London and other locations

Contract Type: Interim, 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Accountable to: Director of Communications, Policy, and Campaigns

Salary: £78,441per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week (pro-rata if part-time)

Leave: 30 days holiday per annum + Exceptional Benefits

Closing date: Sunday 5th May at 11:30pm

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination, and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the Team

This interim role reports to the Director of Communications, Policy and Campaigns (CPC), alongside other Assistant Directors.

The CPC team drives Shelter's campaigns for social housing and renters' rights, supporting our services and income generation efforts.

You'll manage heads of important content and engagement teams, driving strategic direction and collaboration across functions.

About the Role

As Assistant Director Communications and Content, you'll lead Shelter's communication efforts, ensuring impact, reach and a coherent organisational voice.

You'll oversee media teams, drive cross-channel campaigns, and develop ambitious communication strategies. With your experience in matrix management and project/change management, you'll guide teams to achieve our strategic goals amidst organisational change.

About You

We're seeking candidates with extensive experience leading and managing media and communications teams, along with a track record of developing impactful cross-channel campaigns. Your ability to navigate complexity, build collaborative relationships, and drive strategic change will be crucial in this role.

How to Apply

Please reserve the following dates in your diary when you apply:

• An introduction Interview will take place Friday 10th of May virtually for approximately 30 minutes
• Panel Interviews will take place virtually on Monday 13th of May

Please ensure you have read the full Recruitment Pack before applying. Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should address and cover the following 3 questions. Answers should not be more than 250 words in length.

1. Can you elaborate on your experience leading and managing high-performing communication team/s? Please provide an example of a successful initiative or project you led, highlighting how you achieved strategic objectives.

2. Can you provide an example of a time when you led a high-performing team/s through a period of significant change or transition? How did you approach managing both the strategic objectives and the team dynamics during this process?

3. Please elaborate on your experience of leading external communications that deliver on values of anti-racism and inclusion - highlighting how you navigated challenges and supported team members to feel empowered to contribute.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension, and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing, and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect.

All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

LRMN is looking for a highly organised, proactive and engaging Campaigns and Communications Manager who is passionate about storytelling and campaigning, excited about policy change and excellent at building stakeholder relationships.

LRMN is a thriving organisation supporting refugees, asylum seekers and migrats, with a focus on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based violence, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients engage in their community.

You will play a key role in identifying strategic opportunities to make change through empowering and engaging our clients and local network, building and communicating a strong case for change. You will also play an important leadership role within LRMN, sitting on the management team.

We are currently working in a hybrid model. You would be expected to work two days from our office in Deptford.

To apply, please find the job description, person specification and link to the application form on our website.

Deadline: 9am 30th April

Interviews: 7th or 8th May

Job Title: Communications and Engagement Officer

Salary: £26,000 FTE

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Home based

Benefits: CT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday. 

Are you looking for a varied and exciting role where your passion, creativity and skills can make a real impact to thousands of new and expectant parents across the UK? Are you a confident communicator with an eye for detail and a flair for producing compelling copy and content?

Then come and join us!

About the role

We’re recruiting for a highly organised, proactive and creative Communications and Engagement Officer to come and join our busy Communications and Campaigns Team and support the planning and delivery of our internal and external communications activity.

This is a key role in our busy Communications and Campaigns Team and is an opportunity for someone seeking to put their communications skills to use, to grow our profile and keep our NCT community engaged and informed.

NCT is the UK’s leading charity for pregnancy, birth, infant feeding, and early parenthood, and it’s an exciting time to join our charity, as we deliver our ambitious five-year For Every Parent strategy.

The main objectives of the role are to:

 • Work collaboratively across the Communications & Campaigns Team providing effective digital, editorial, creative, and operational support

• Support the planning and delivery of our internal and external communications activity, to keep our NCT community engaged and informed, grow our profile and manage our reputation and brand.

 • Support the planning and delivery of NCT events, such as our All Community Events and members Annual General Meeting (AGM).

• Reporting and evaluation: proactively support and maintain insights, analytics and trends reports, producing regular reports detailing effectiveness of communications activity and channels.

Please visit our website for deatils on thejob description.

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support. More details about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action can be found on our website.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity. We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

If you’re interested in applying for the role, please visit our careers page.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 May 2024

Interviews: Friday 24 May 2024

Do you love using social media content to engage and support people? Would you like to be part of a team that uses digital channels to make a positive and impactful change for people living with MS?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Social Media Officer to join our social media team.

Social Media Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £32,156 - £34,254 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E1

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

As the social media officer, you’ll help manage an audience of more than 200,000 people across X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube. You’ll respond to comments and messages from the public, engage with our audiences and work with our MS Helpline team to ensure vulnerable supporters get the help they need.

You’ll have a genuine passion for creating engaging social content and a keen interest in the latest trends and social media platform developments.

Working closely with our Social and Paid Media Manager, you will help to scope for and identify new opportunities to grow our online community developing engaging content across news, media, support, information and our core campaigns.

Planning and strong copy-writing skills are essential and you will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You’ll also help maintain regular reports on KPIs and performance.

And lastly, you’ll be joining our friendly and supportive team at an exciting stage of our development, as we continue to use digital to help improve the lives of people living with MS.

If that sounds like you – join us!

We recognise the significant and excellent contributions; experience; and skills our employees bring to the MS Society.

Working with external pay and reward consultants, we’re taking active steps this year to review our employees’ pay and benefits package. Ensuring we’re aligned with the most accurate and up-to-date benchmarks for the UK charity sector.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 13 May 2024

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Right to work in the UK 
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make.

Equal Opportunities 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.

No agencies please.

Communications and Events Officer £25,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Full time role (37.5 hours) with an initial 6-month fixed term contract continuing subject to funding.

Remote working, with the option for hybrid working (up to two days in the office) in London, Manchester and Cardiff.

At One Million Mentors, our aim is to ensure that every young person in the country has access to a trained mentor as they transition into adulthood. We believe that investing in mentors will help to address the skills gap agenda and improve social cohesion.

Would you like the opportunity to:

• Play a key role in bringing 1MM's new communications strategy to life and delivering its key outcomes?

• Be part of a dynamic, values-driven organisation working to achieve lasting social change?

• Work across the business, public and third sector to develop innovative ways of harnessing the potential of young people in Great Britain? 

• Help shape a growing organisation?

• Enhance your personal development and job satisfaction through monthly team training sessions, personal L&D opportunities and a 15 hour per year volunteering allowance?

If so, this may be the role for YOU!

Main purpose of role 

To enable the delivery of 1MM’s communications strategy, across the organisation, to extend our reach and build engagement within our community: ensuring we cost effectively produce and deploy powerful content and co-ordinated messages across all our communications channels, and to a broad range of audiences, alongside the promotion and administration of our events programme. 

For a more detailed job description, please see the job pack attached.

Remuneration and benefits: Salary bracket of £25,000 (pro rata), up to 6.5% employer pension contribution and 25 days holiday per year (pro rata). 

**Please note that applications submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered**

For further details on how to apply, please see application guidelines attached.

Exciting Opportunity: Media & Communications Officer Wanted!

Join an esteemed membership association as a Media and Communications Officer for a dynamic 12-month contract, working four days a week!

Your primary focus will be crafting and executing proactive and reactive print, online, and broadcast media campaigns to amplify the association's benefits. Additionally, you'll contribute to broader communications initiatives by planning and generating content across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive media campaigns to showcase the association's advantages through diverse media channels.
• Strategically engage with journalists to expand message reach, collaborating closely with subject matter experts.
• Craft and distribute timely press releases, comments, and statements.
• Compile media lists utilising media contacts platforms.
• Pitch and advocate compelling stories.
• Manage inbound media inquiries promptly and accurately, liaising with journalists and spokespeople.
• Coordinate media opportunities such as interviews and thought leadership features.
• Develop pitch angles, interview briefs, and Q&A materials.
• Maintain the Media Centre with the latest releases, coverage, and journalist information.
• Cultivate warm media contacts and draft media-related content.
• Collaborate with internal teams on forthcoming media prospects.
• Support spokesperson briefing and crisis media activities.
• Drive proactive media relations for annual Awards and specific campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Press Consultant and Digital Marketing Manager to execute a journalist-focused social media engagement strategy.
• Produce content for various communication channels including blogs, websites, newsletters, and social media platforms.
• Contribute to multi-channel campaign development and execution.
• Generate and publish digitally accessible content on the website (WordPress CMS – training provided).

Person Specification:

• Demonstrable experience in media relations at an officer level.
• Proficiency in crafting content for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Track record of successfully pitching stories to journalists with tenacity and follow-through.
• Strong written communication, proofreading skills, and attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• An inclusive and dynamic work environment.
• Part-time 12-month contract role (four days a week).
• Competitive salary: £33,500 pro rata.
• Flexible working arrangements with two days per week in our Central London office.

This role is actively interviewing and hiring, so don't delay – apply now to seize this opportunity!

To apply, please submit your CV promptly. Due to high volumes, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every application.

We are dedicated to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair process.

I’m working with a fantastic international animal protection organisation, working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Joining their UK team, your role as Communications and Digital Marketing Officer will lead on the delivery of a cohesive digital marketing strategy, while ensuring that all content aligns with organisational brand and values. This is a remote based role in the UK, with monthly travel to London.

As Communications and Digital Marketing Officer you will grow the organisation’s online audience. You will engage new and existing donor, prospect and fan bases, using effective and innovative digital marketing strategies. Your role will see you create, manage, and optimise paid campaigns: run ads on Meta, YouTube and other relevant platforms to secure high-quality supporters at the most cost-effective rate possible. Manage their Google Ads grant, maximising the return on investment.

You will join a small UK team, who really value each other, they are a passionate team who are dedicated to improving lives of animals.

Due to the values of this organisation this vacancy is open to practicing Vegans only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

I’d love to hear from individuals from a range of sectors with amazing digital marketing skills, especially those coming from charity, agency or commercial sectors.

• Location- Remote. The team work remotely across the UK.
• Travel- The team meet once a month in London, it’s essential you attend those meetings and fund your own travel (lunch is provided)
• Salary £25,000 - £26,500, plus great benefits, and strong values (ask me for more details).
• Full-time, permanent. Flexible core working hours.

Application- In the first instance, please send your CV to Hannah.

Closing date: ROLLING, please get in touch today to avoid disappointment.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer; “we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. We are especially keen to encourage applications from: individuals who are Black and / or of the global majority; people with disabilities; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the application process”.