Could you identify and pursue opportunities to increase the number of people cycling in Wales. To include scoping opportunities, establishing and building relationships, influencing decision makers, and supporting and growing Cycling UK’s network of volunteers in Wales. Reporting to Cycling UK’s Head of Campaigns and Advocacy, whilst also liaising with Cycling UK’s Volunteering, Engagement, Policy and Development Teams. If so, then we'd love to hear from you.

UKLGIG, the leading UK charity dedicated to providing support to vulnerable LGBTQI+ people who are seeking asylum in the UK, is recruiting for a new and exciting role as part of its growing team.

UKLGIG has been supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system and campaigning for their rights since 1993. We are now rebranding and growing our income and looking for a proactive and creative self-starter experienced in a variety of communications disciplines to launch our new identity, manage our communications and increase our fundraising from individuals.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in communications to build awareness of a small but impactful organisation and the challenges facing LGBTQI+ people in need of refugee protection. Working closely with the Executive Director and Trustees, you will develop and deliver impactful strategies to help reach policy/campaigning outcomes and ensure LGBTQI+ people around the country are aware of UKLGIG’s services available to them. You will also build capacity among our clients and former clients to speak to the media and policy-makers. You will be supported to develop your skills in fundraising and will apply your communications skills to individual giving campaigns.

You will:

• Develop and deliver an effective communications strategy.
• Launch and manage UKLGIG’s new brand identity.
• Set up and maintain a new website.
• Manage UKLGIG’s presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
• Proactively manage engagement with the media.
• Assist with public campaigning to further our policy objectives.
• Train and support clients and former clients to do media interviews and speak to policy-makers.
• Conduct individual giving campaigns.
• Make grant applications to small trusts and foundations and report back to funders accordingly.

UKLGIG is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We will interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.

Owing to the nature of the work with vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a basic DBS check and to disclose all non-protected criminal records at the point of conditional job offer.

HOURS: Full-time (35 hours per week). Occasional work in the evenings and at weekends is required.

LOCATION: The role is based in our offices in Southwark, London. There might be occasional travel outside London or possibly in Europe but with plenty of notice.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days per year pro rata rising after 24 months by 1 day after each year of service to maximum of 28 days per year.

CLOSING DATE: 9.30 am, 19 November 2019

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC.

HOW TO APPLY: Click on the Apply button which will take you to a job description, application form and monitoring form and follow the instructions. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a basic DBS check and to disclose all non-protected criminal records at the point of conditional job offer.

Digital Communications Officer
Norwich, Norfolk
£22,836

Summary

Help Beat engage new and existing audiences through creative digital communications.

Description

Beat are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join the Communications team in the role of Digital Communications Officer.

As the UK’s eating disorder charity, Beat manages a busy programme of external communications, including print, digital, public relations, marketing and direct mail. We are ambitious about reaching even more people affected by eating disorders and providing high quality digital content, information and supporter care.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Beat’s social media channels, email marketing and creating compelling and inspiring digital content that educates individuals about eating disorders, empowers or supports others to empower recovery and connects current and potential supporters with Beat’s cause.

Application Information

For an application pack, information on how to apply, closing and interview dates please select the apply button shown to be taken to our website.

If you have difficulty accessing or using this version of the application form or need to apply with a CV, please contact us before applying. Please note, we cannot accept CVs except by prior arrangement.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Communications Officer, Content Officer, Digital Content Officer, Creative Officer, Digital Content Executive, Communications Executive, or Social Media Officer.

At MicroLoan Foundation, we believe that the best way to achieve our vision is to enable the poorest and most vulnerable people to work their own way out of poverty, building independence and resilience as their financial situation improves. By providing them with small loans and the skills and tools to start small businesses, we support them to become self-sufficient for their daily needs.

Over time, the money they generate from their own efforts helps to ensure food security, improved housing, access to healthcare and an education for their children. We encourage them to make modest savings as insurance against future crop failure, family illness and other unexpected circumstances; giving them confidence in their ability to weather whatever life throws at them. We have already helped over one million of people to transform their lives. There are however millions more who need our support. With your help we can start to reach them.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking to grow our income and have a pipeline of high profile campaign opportunities in 2020 and beyond.

The fundraising and communications team:

MicroLoan Foundation has a small and dynamic fundraising and communication team in London. The team is responsible for generating income and driving engagement from new and existing supporters. This is done by developing high impact long-term relationships with individual donors, companies and institutions and by engaging mass support through events, direct marketing and fundraising campaigns. The Fundraising & Communications Officer plays an important role in the organisation and we are looking for an engaged and talented individual to join the team.

The role and responsibilities

Individual Giving

• Managing the individual giving function to drive donations into the individual giving programme from new and existing donors. You will do this through managing direct marketing campaigns both in print and through email, taking immediate responsibility for the current cash appeals and e-newsletters with a focus to maximise return on investment.
• Developing and managing social media campaigns to maximise income generation.
• You will help develop a strategy to grow the income from individual giving through direct marketing and online channels. 
• Identifying, applying for and implementing media appeals (such as BBC Radio 4, BBC Lifeline, Financial Times Appeal, Creative Vison Awards and UK Aid Match Appeal).
• Managing CRM data queries and analysing data to maximise income from campaigns.
• Donor stewardship and communications – responding to queries and keeping donors informed about the difference their support makes.

Digital Management and Social Media

• Managing the upkeep of the website, this includes adding and editing new pages and functions. Monthly reporting and analysis on website views/bounce rates etc to ensure pages are performing correctly.
• Liaising with the MicroLoan USA and MicroLoan Australia teams to ensure all respective websites are updated and accurate.
• Working with pro-bono agencies to maximise use of Google AdWords
• Manage the day-to-day creation of social media content using the Marketing & Communications plan ensuring posts drive engagement and traffic to the website.
• Ensure all social media content is in line with MicroLoan’s core messaging and brand.
• Provide regular updates on the effectiveness of social media marketing and ensure MLF keeps ahead of new innovative ways to engage.

Content creation

• Using raw data and information provided by field staff to create engaging direct marketing campaigns, success stories, reports, visual content, articles and infographics for all MicroLoan’s platforms and materials.
• Creating marketing collateral including donation forms, business cards, t-shirts, brochures, fundraising packs, event invitations, recruitment emails etc. using design software (InDesign).
• Proofreading and editing presentations, proposals and all external communications before it goes on the website/is sent to printers.
• Liaising with designers, print houses, pro bono proof readers and media volunteers.

Brand Management

• Ensuring the MicroLoan brand is cohesive and consistent across all communications and platforms. This means creating templates for the team to use and branding any new documents they need creating. You will also work with pro-bono creative agencies and volunteers to ensure that all communications they create are on brand (this includes design and content across digital and print).

General

• Planning content across print and digital based around internal and external events across whole organisation, with support from the Head of Philanthropy & Communications.
• You will be required to offer support at MicroLoan events some of which may be at weekends and evenings. At these events you will be expected to act as an ambassador for MLF at events, supporting the delivery of MLF’s vision and ensure that MicroLoan’s profile and reputation are enhanced.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all supporters and prospects using MicroLoan’s database, ensuring all supporter information is managed and stored in-line with Data Protection regulations.
• Support and deliver other projects and tasks, in line with your skills and experience that might occur beyond your role and that contribute to our overall organisational objectives.

Person specification

We are looking for a person with a proven track record of delivering successful Individual Giving or direct marketing campaigns and very strong copywriting skills. This role requires solid understanding of marketing and the use of digital channels and website management. The Fundraising & Communications Officer should have demonstrable experience of implementing a communications strategy to increase outreach and income. Experience from the international development sector or a degree in related fields would be beneficial and a passion for reducing poverty and inequality would be expected. You will be joining a small team and should be prepared to assist on projects outside of your immediate role in order to support your colleagues and MicroLoan’s overall objectives. You preferred working style will be collaborative, inclusive and practical.

Knowledge, experience & skills

Essential

• Strong copywriting skills - excellent grammar, proofreading, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of using Content Management System (preferably Word Press).
• Good understanding of website processes and functions (back end).
• Demonstrable experience of implementing successful income generating individual giving campaigns/direct marketing campaigns – print and online.
• Proven ability to manage social media channels to increase engagement and income.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to juggle a number of assignments at the same time, to react quickly, to meet deadlines, to organise a busy workload and to prioritise tasks.
• Experience of preparing schedules and plans and delivering against them.
• Proven ability to maintain effective stakeholder relationships both internally and with suppliers.

Desirable

• Experience of using and analysing data from CRM database such as eTapestry or Raiser’s Edge.
• Experience of implementing brand consistency across multiple mediums and channels.
• Experience of liaising with external agencies and suppliers.
• Good understanding of using Google AdWords and Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (preferably InDesign but Premiere Pro and Illustrator would also be beneficial).
• Understanding and experience of SEO.
• Experience of working with international development issues or degree in related field.
• Press or PR experience

To apply please submit a CV and coverletter outlining your suitability for the role (maximum one page). Please note that applications without a coverletter will not be considered.

Action Against Hunger has a vision of a world free from hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight against hunger. We save the lives of children and work with their communities before and after the disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities. We constantly search for more effective solutions, while sharing our knowledge and expertise with the world. We push for long-term change. We will never give up. Until the world is free from hunger.

Action Against Hunger is looking for an experienced Digital Communications Officer to support delivery of our digital communications activity.

The jobholder will support direct delivery of digital activity across email, our website and social media channels. The successful candidate will also support the Fundraising and Operations teams to upskill their digital knowledge by providing training and assistance where applicable.

Playing an important role in the development of Action Against Hunger’s new website, this role will liaise with colleagues to create compelling content that inspires users to take action.

The post holder will be experienced and passionate about digital. They will use their expert knowledge to advise on digital best practice, enabling Action Against Hunger to inspire and influence its key audiences and drive more income. This will help us to provide even more children with healthier futures.  For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached Job description.

The post will be based in Action Against Hunger-UK’s London office. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK may apply

Closing date for applications: 5pm, on Wednesday, 27th November 2019. Interview date: 9th December 2019

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

Stockdales is a well-established charity based in Sale, Manchester. We are committed to making a difference to children and adults with learning disabilities and life-limiting conditions and their families through our residential and community services. Each year, Stockdales helps hundreds of people to be the best version of themselves regardless of the challenges they face.

Short Job Description

The fundraising manager and fundraising officer make up the fundraising team at Stockdales. They work closely together to make sure all aspects of fundraising are covered successfully: individual supporters, fundraising volunteers, community groups, companies, charitable trusts/foundations and events. They are also responsible for all aspects of Stockdales’ marketing and PR.

We’re looking for a friendly, well-organised and committed person to join our small but busy fundraising team as our fundraising officer. This is an existing role which has been carefully developed over the last 5 years. Do you have what it takes to make this role your own and shape it even further?

As our fundraising officer, you will enjoy a varied, exciting role, with no two days the same! Your responsibilities will include all aspects of the fundraising administration, managing small scale community events, raising awareness of the organisation locally, putting the content together for our website, social media pages and newsletters (currently 3 times per year) as well as making sure our supporters have a high quality experience.

You’ll need to be a good all-rounder, think on your feet and work independently and flexible because there will be some evening and weekend work. You’ll also have a flair for creative writing as you will be putting interesting stories together for our newsletters and punchy posts for social media. A ‘head for numbers’, an eye for detail and strong problem solving skills and IT skills are also needed.

Excellent people skills are a must. In this role you will meet all sorts of people from many walks of life, so you will need to be confident and a good communicator. The fundraising team is in regular contact with the people we support too. This might be whilst taking photos, showing supporters round or simply dropping in to say hello. We support people of all abilities, some with severe learning disabilities and complex health needs. It is essential you are comfortable with this.

This is a thoroughly rewarding role for the right person. You might already come from a fundraising background or you may have all of the transferrable skills needed to make this your move into the charity sector. Whichever, if this is you, then we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for someone creative and focussed to join a leading charity as Fundraising Communications Officer.

Position: Fundraising Communications Officer 

Location: Swindon (M4 corridor) 

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £23,500-25,500 pa 

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Annual Staff Day, Life Assurance, Tastecard, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking

Closing Date: 19 November 2019, 9am

Interview Date: 29 November 2019 

The Role

Working within the Individual Giving team, the Fundraising Communications Officer will deliver a variety of engaging content for supporters, in line with the supporter communications strategy. They will also develop fundraising resources to support the delivery of fundraising activity.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating and editing content for supporter campaigns and programmes.
• Maintaining a bank of story content (various media).
• Delivering resources for churches that deepen engagement.
• Supporting the wider Strategic Partnerships department in developing resources and content.
• Working collaboratively with the Supporter Communications Officer to ensure coherent content and communications workflow within the department.

About You

With an understanding of what drives and motivates Christian supporters, you will be experienced in writing and editing copy as well as generating or commissioning other creative content that engages people. Well-organised and self-motivated, you will be confident in generating considerable output in this busy role. 

If you’re passionate about putting people at the heart of organisational success, we’d love to hear from you.  Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your experience and skills in relation to this role.

About the Organisation

Our clients mission is to offer the Bible to the world. Their vision is of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an Investors in People gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. They are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Communications, Marketing.

UKIM Relief is the international development division of UKIM, the oldest Muslim charity registered in the UK. UKIM Relief aims to improve the health and livelihoods of disadvantaged communities living under extreme conditions through assisting in the provision of humanitarian support. We also aim to advance the provision of educational programmes and care for orphans and disadvantaged children who are in most need of support.

We are looking for a Marketing Content Writer to join our creative team. You will be writing engaging, high-quality copy that perfectly meets the UKIM Relief's tone of voice and SEO best practice. You will also be encouraged to collaborate with the wider team in drawing insight from data and supporting the innovation of our copywriting methods. Ideally, you will have experience working in an environment which is fast-paced and deadline-driven in a copywriting role. A background in e-learning and/or e-commerce is preferred.

Main Responsibilities

• You will create concise, engaging and optimised brand and category listing descriptions and metadata
• You will research brands and categories
• You will work on SEO to ensure tone of voice and brand standards are met
• You will produce a high volume of copy, adhering to our targets and KPIs
• You will produce all communications sent to Donors and stakeholders
• You will upload copy to our in-house CMS while meeting tight deadlines and targets
• Report writing for internal and external stake holders.
• Managing Social Media Contents

Who you are:

• You are knowledgeable of SEO copy best practices

• You have experience working within digital content writing

• You are a flawless writer with a keen eye for detail and accuracy

• You are able to keep up with tight deadlines, rigid KPIs and industry-level standards

• You are enthusiastic about charity

• You are a dedicated team player with a positive attitude, 

Do you want to make a difference in Birmingham?

Are you passionate about helping Birmingham citizens by tackling inequality in the health and social care system?  With the start of our new contract and changes in health and social care, this is an exciting time to join Healthwatch Birmingham. If you are innovative, creative and self-motivated, this exciting opportunity could be for you?

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We are currently recruiting the following roles:

Marketing and Communications Manager

£29,636 - £34,788 per annum (SCP 2019 23 – 27)
35 Hours per week
Based at Cobalt Square, 83 Hagley Road, Birmingham. B16 8QG

This exciting new role will be responsible for growing our reach into the communities of Birmingham by developing innovative ways to engage the public. As Marketing and Communications Manager, you will help raise the profile of Healthwatch Birmingham through the local press and media, ensuring coverage celebrates our success and encourages more citizens to leave their feedback with us. You will lead on the development of a marketing and communications strategy to continuously promote the range of ways citizens can engage and be involved with our services, as well as work across all projects to ensure they have clear communication plans built-in. Showing leadership you will be responsible for developing our rolling programme of communications to increase the reach of our work, producing creative and innovative ways to engage the diverse populations of Birmingham.

The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience in Marketing and Communications leadership and management, with a proven ability to increase reach and brand awareness with the public and key stakeholders. With superb copywriting and design skills for online and paper-based literature, you will be highly competent with WordPress, Adobe InDesign and other design and communication tools to produce high-quality website, social media and marketing collateral content.

You will have an excellent understanding of brand and in particular of how this translates into a brand tone of voice, and proven ability to develop social media to build a brand as well as excellent people skills with the ability to develop trust and respect.

Closing date: Monday 18th November (10 am)

Interview date Thursday 28th November

Previous applicants need not apply. 

BVSC is currently coordinating the recruitment on behalf of Healthwatch Birmingham

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) are looking for a full-time new member of staff to cover a period of maternity leave of a minimum of nine months(tbc).

Digital Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary:  £36,500
Location: High Holborn, London
Term: Fixed term contract of minimum 9 months starting mid Jan 2020
Hours: Office working hours

This staff member will help develop and manage a high level of digital presence for RSTMH around tropical medicine and global health. We need a passionate and creative digital communicator who can play a key role in meeting our communications objectives in an exciting time for the society.

RSTMH is a membership society formed in 1907, with around 1,200 members in over 80 countries. We work to improve tropical medicine and global health by enabling and promoting research, sharing knowledge and convening networks through our members and beyond. The Digital Communications Manager will have the opportunity to develop and enhance the RSTMH’s reputation as a credible and trusted voice in tropical medicine and global health.  

This is a wide-ranging and exciting role. You will implement the organisation’s digital communications strategy, ensuring it meets the aims of the wider RSTMH strategy.

You’ll maintain and further develop the website, social media platforms and newsletters, and also the content for each of these resources, using internal and externally sourced and commissioned content. You’ll also manage relationships with key suppliers, including website developers, digital media and creative agencies.

Working with the Chief Executive and RSTMH team, you’ll raise the profile and online presence of RSTMH that will also support the achievement of the organisation’s overall strategy and goals.

We’re looking for someone ambitious and solutions-focused with a passion for communications to deliver creative and innovative content. You’ll have the ability to engage people in the technical areas of our work as well as the nature of the context we’re seeking to improve.  You’ll use analytical systems to monitor our progress. 

The role

• To manage the website and existing, and future, social media channels for RSTMH
• To source, write, edit and proof engaging and relevant content for the website, social media channels and newsletters, providing editorial support as required
• To commission content for the website and digital channels as required, from our networks, and externally
• To be responsible for online communications with RSTMH’s communities  
• To keep on top of relevant tropical medicine and global health developments
• To help integrate our new website with a new CRM database, and other platforms, working with the Membership Manager and the team and supported by our website developers
• To take a keen interest in the global health challenges we’re addressing in order to help stimulate content and discussion among those involved in addressing these issues
• To propose ways RSTMH can improve its online content in line with digital trends and audience preferences
• To build relationships with peers in tropical medicine and global health, and those involved in tackling these problems - as developers of content and with relevant online media channels 
• To be proactive in working with individuals from across RSTMH and our networks to generate diverse, compelling digital content that engages and informs our audiences
• Establish and maintain systems to report and evaluate RSTMH’s digital platforms and activities
• Assist with the promotion and management of RSTMH events and other activities to promote greater understanding of the organisation and its work amongst members

The person specification

Experience

• Working in international development or global health settings
• At least 5 years’ experience within a digital communication role
• At least 5 years’ experience of professional ownership of websites and social media for a campaign or cause
• Proven experience working in an editorial capacity with a varied portfolio of written work
• Proven experience of website and social media content creation, commissioning and management
• Knowledge of Drupal and the ability to take full responsibility for web development
• Experience of account management of suppliers
• Experience of creating compelling content
• Highly organised, with ability to self-plan and prioritise workloads

Knowledge

• Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical people
• An up to date knowledge and understanding of existing and emerging topics in global health and the impact of these on improving lives
• An understanding of current and emerging web technologies and social media trends
• A solid understanding of storytelling and how to create a compelling digital campaign
• Significant experience of developing and delivering digital communications projects
• Excellent oral, copywriting and communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including, communication, influencing and collaboration
• Ability to understand how digital communication works alongside traditional PR and marketing campaigns
• Effective decision-making skills

Personal

• Self-starter, able to work proactively
• Passion for tropical medicine and global health
• A good communicator of technical applications and concepts
• Ability to think ahead - anticipate and solve problems before they arise
• High degree of integrity and professional credibility
• Good team player, with an understanding of the challenges of working in a small team
• Resilience under pressure

• Flexibility to work outside of office hours, and to travel within the UK and beyond, as required

Closing date: 5pm on  29th November 2019
Interviews will take place in the first week of December, dates to be confirmed

TO APPLY

Please click the 'Apply' button and attach your CV with a covering letter, addressing the person specification.

No agencies please.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of fundraising work at Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. As a Fundraising Officer, the post holder will have the opportunity to help us make a real difference by raising vital funds for our work supporting those affected by cervical cancer and cervical cell changes (abnormalities) and our work promoting prevention of cervical cancer through the HPV vaccine and cervical screening. Jo’s exciting vision is the elimination of cervical cancer in the UK.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to help the team maximise income while providing support to our fundraisers, and donors, who are the backbone of our organisation.  Many of our supporters have been through a cervical cancer diagnosis or have lost someone to the illness so are very engaged and passionate about the charity. The post holder will also have the scope to look for and develop bespoke activities for specific audiences within their portfolio such as Health Care Professionals.

The person we are looking for will be proactive and willing to build relationships and drive forward income generation rather than simply administrate what comes in. They will manage our relationships and stewardship with individual donors and fundraisers (who are carrying out activity to raise money for the Charity) and ensure there we promoting legacies at every opportunity. They will also play a key role in managing our fundraising materials and merchandise.

The post holder should have at least 1 year professional fundraising experience. 

To apply for this role please send a CV and a covering letter to Emilia Carman, Head of Fundraising. Further information can be found on our website. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for application:  5pm on Wednesday 13th November 2019

1st Interview date: Monday 18th November 2019

2nd Interview date: Thursday 21st November 2019

Are you a communications expert, with proven experience of delivering full campaign plans to raise awareness of an organisation's work? Are you a confident leader, who has delivered communications campaigns for a range of audiences in a multi-channel environment?

In this role you will promote positive public awareness of funding and project work for a well-established organisation, who work on a variety of projects. You will identify stories, trends in target audience behaviours, and enjoy building relationships with stakeholders.

You will have experience of:

* Content development, media relations, digital media and event management
* Market insight, branding and development
* Significant experience of budget management
* Experience working with agencies
* Line management experience

Salary: £42,000- £48,000
Based in Central London
Please get in touch for more information, ASAP, as the organisation are looking to meet people quickly!

Please e-mail your CV to [email protected] for more information.

If you’re keen to use social media, websites and digital communications to help a small charity thrive then this job is for you. The right candidate will have experience working in digital communications, an interest in working in the higher education sector and a passion to promote knowledge and understanding of Europe and the European Union post-Brexit.

Purpose of the Role

We’re looking for a Digital Communications Manager who can maintain and improve our use of digital tools to communicate our work in European Studies and increase participation in our events and funding opportunities. You’ll work to help drive through exciting changes at UACES, from revamping our website to developing marketing strategies for our new activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing and developing our communications and marketing strategy
• Digital production such as web pages and multimedia
• Managing the production of our members’ newsletter
• Assisting with the publication of our in-house journal
• Managing our social media accounts
• Promoting UACES’s events and activities to our membership and beyond
• Deputising for the Executive Director when necessary

Key Skills and Attributes

We're looking for Digital Communications Manager who can show ability in a range of areas including:

• Social Media
• Marketing
• Customer Relationship Management
• Multimedia production (eg photography, videos, images, audio)
• Production of graphics and print materials
• Editing of digital newsletters
• Solid administrative experience – in particular dealing with email correspondence, minute-taking, use of databases

Please don’t be discouraged if you don’t have all of the skills above.  Aptitude and transferable skills are equally important as we can offer training in some areas.

Ideally, you’ll be someone with:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good collaboration and other teamworking skills
• A real passion for digital communication and marketing
• An interest in academia, higher education and/or European studies.
• A willingness to take on a variety of tasks as is required in a small organisation
• The ability to deputise for the Executive Director when needed

About UACES

UACES is a membership organisation for academics working in the area of European Studies. We have around 1100 members from across the UK and Europe from a range of different career stages and institutions. We run conferences, events and administer funding schemes to support our members in their study. The Annual Conference is our biggest event each year and is attended by c. 450 delegates. Recent conference locations have included Lisbon, Bath and Krakow. The 2020 Annual Conference takes place in Belfast in September. UACES is run by a small team of office staff and a dedicated committee of trustees, headed by the UACES Officers (Chair, Secretary and Treasurer).

You'll be part of small and friendly team whose job it is to run UACES. The office staff are responsible for ensuring the smooth-running of the association and are involved in the following activities:

• Organising the UACES Annual Conference
• Administering UACES funding opportunities
• Running the UACES Prizes (including best book, best PhD and JCER prize)
• Assisting with the publication of JCER, UACES’s open-access online journal.
• Liaising with Wiley, the publishers of our print journal JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies
• Managing the membership database
• Managing the UACES email list
• Working with the committee to implement new strategic directions for the association
• Writing and implementing successful grant applications to funders including the European Commission

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Helena Cicmil (Digital Communications Manager). Phone number available on our website.

What we Offer

• Generous holiday allowance – All colleagues start at 31 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Flexi-time – We are happy to discuss any flexitime arrangements that might be required.
• Flexible working – Have to work from home from time to time? We’ll help you find a solution which works best for you and us.
• Access to training together with other learning and career development opportunities.
• The possibility to help develop your role and its terms of reference.
• Pension scheme – you put in 5%, we’ll put in 10%.
• Regular reviews with the UACES officers and more informally with the Executive Director.
• A small supportive team and a friendly working environment.

Diversity and equal opportunities

UACES is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications for this role from groups who are under-represented in academia including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQI+ and people with disabilities.

As an experienced temporary Internal Communications Manager you will manage the internal and external communications ensuring high standards at all time for a faith based membership organisation.

The Role
To lead on the immediate development of a Communications strategy and annual Communications and PR plan.
To manage a key message and Brand refresh, working with the Senior Leadership Team, the Board and key staff this work will be aligned to strategy and be implemented across an agreed mix of channels.
To establish a system for tracking exposure and impact of communications across the range of channels used. To report monthly/quarterly on progress and ensure that learning is built in on an ongoing basis
To develop and manage an approach to collating informative practical material from across Mothers Union on our work that can be used in various forms and media ( in newsletters, publications, social media and printed matter) to ensure they achieve maximum exposure and impact.
To develop and execute a plan for maximising our online presence and involvement of social media with our members worldwide.
To be leading the content development for our websites and all related social media channels.

The Candidate
Strong Strategic and branding experience
Demonstrable significant experience of working at a senior level in a commercial or charity sector, leading on an organisations strategic plans on comms.
Experience of creating and implementing systems and process to track impact of Communications.
Involvement in Brand reviews and refresh exercise, either as a lead or in a support capacity.
Experience of planning and delivering a wide range of communication activities from events to targeted media initiatives.
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to write a variety of documents clearly and concisely; to identify and summarise key points and to present a balanced argument in different styles and for different audiences.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.