Main purpose of Job

To project manage the Big Lottery funded Eikon Virtual Youthwork project and deliver the project as outlined in the bid.

To be part of a small team (2 digital youth workers and digital lead youthwork moderator, communications officer, and project manager) to develop and deliver Eikon’s virtual youthwork across Surrey

Key responsibilities

• Create and deliver a project work plan and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements

• Working closely with the Lead Virtual Youth worker, manage day-to-day operational aspects of the Virtual youthwork project

• Ensure a comprehensive budget is prepared, reflecting the plan and all resource needs

• Monitor and manage the budget

• Work within Eikons internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations

• Submit project status reports to the project group

• Generate mid and final project reports to the Big Lottery – in line with the reporting requirements

• Proactively identify and resolve potential problems in the delivery of the project

• Monitor the quality of the project deliverables and ensure the project objectives are met

• Direct and motivate the Virtual Youthwork team to achieve the desired results and ensure effective communication is maintained throughout the project

• Manage the delivery of the technical contractors to ensure delivery within agreed timescales and costs

• Ensure application of thorough risk and issue management across the project, instigate mitigation actions, identify contingency plans and manage the project through to conclusion

Key issues over the next 6 months

To work with a small team to:

· grow our existing virtual youth club users

· build the new digital platform

· explore and develop new ways to digitally connect with young people in Surrey

The Digital Marketing Manager will play a crucial role in the flourishing of Portsmouth Cathedral’s work.

The Cathedral will shortly launch a new Vision and Strategy which will guide our work as we build towards our centenary in 2027. We seek to increase our impact as a Cathedral, civic space, artistic venue and visitor destination whilst improving our financial sustainability through increased commercial events and fundraising.

Marketing, digital and communications will play a key role in helping us to achieve these ambitions. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with the passion, drive and experience to manage marketing and communications. 

The successful candidate will work with the Head of Fundraising and Events to create and deliver impactful marketing campaigns, digital projects and communications to support the effective delivery of our Vision and Strategy. This role is key to developing Portsmouth Cathedral’s engagement with our various audiences including congregation, local residents, businesses and cultural sector, the City of Portsmouth and the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Specific Duties and responsibilities:

Marketing

• Deliver and manage the Cathedral’s marketing strategy.
• Deliver an annual marketing plan and specific marketing campaigns for the Cathedral’s wide-ranging activities including music and services, learning and engagement, commercial events, fundraising and as a visitor destination.
• Work in collaboration with internal colleagues to ensure marketing and communications is effectively delivered for all areas of the Cathedral’s work.
• Develop and create engaging content for digital marketing channels, including the website, social and e-newsletters.
• Develop and create traditional marketing collateral including brochures, flyers, posters and adverts.
• Undertake market research and analysis to support the marketing strategy and marketing campaigns, working across the organisation to maximise our potential reach and impact.
• Track, analyse and report on the impact and Return on Investment of all marketing activities, including via Google Analytics and Social Media analytics.
• Support the development and delivery of the Cathedral’s brand, ensuring brand guidelines are implemented and there is consistent internal and external communication.
• Be responsible for updating and developing the website, with support from volunteers and input from staff colleagues.
• Respond to enquiries received via social media channels in a timely manner.
• Monitor TripAdvisor and other online reviews and respond where needed.

Communications

• Work with assigned volunteers and staff colleagues to ensure effective communications through the Cathedral’s regular online and print mailings.
• Support the Cathedral to implement an effective advocacy strategy with key stakeholders.
• Work proactively with local, regional, national and specialist press and media to raise the profile of the Cathedral, including through writing press releases and being the initial point of contact for media enquiries.

Digital Engagement

• With the Head of Fundraising and Events, to manage the implementation of professional standard live broadcasting from the Cathedral. This will include some weekend and evening working.
• To undertake at least one annual digital project from scoping to implementation and evaluation. The nature of such projects will respond to the needs of our audiences, for example a digital self-guided tour for visitors.

General

• Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Act as an ambassador for Portsmouth Cathedral at all times including attending events as required. 
• Undertake administrative duties as required. This position will be self-supporting administratively.
• To follow and abide by Portsmouth Cathedral’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Handbook at all times including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality.
• Other duties as may be specified by the line manager from time to time.
• Some weekend and evening work will be necessary.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• The appointee needs to be able to work comfortably in a faith based organisation and be sympathetic to, and supportive of, its Christian values.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a marketing, digital marketing, e-commerce or communications role.
• Experience of delivering and managing marketing campaigns across multiple channels and targeted at different groups.
• Experience of creating and commissioning content and marketing collateral.
• Experience of work with agencies, for example PR, creative, digital.
• Experience of managing organisational brand.
• Proven understanding of the current marketing landscape including digital and traditional marketing channels.
• Experience of conducting marketing research and analysis to inform strategy.
• Experience of managing communications using various channels to effectively communicate with different audiences.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Good evaluation and analytical skills and ability to communicate evaluation of marketing campaigns to multiple audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including copywriting and proof-reading.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders, as well as working independently.
• Self-motivated, hardworking with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM systems.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and sensitively and find new solutions.
• Confident, positive and energetic individual with a can-do attitude.

Desirable

• Marketing qualification.
• Experience of working with websites and CRM systems.
• Experience of designing print.
• Strong photography skills.
• Experience of working with press and media.
• Experience of working with tourism and destination marketing agencies.
• Experience of working with volunteers.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Digital Communications Officer to join our team based in London (home working will be required initially). As our Digital Communications Officer you will join us on a full time, permanent basis to support the Digital Communications Manager with all forms of digital work including social media, and in return will receive a competitive salary of £23,500 per annum.

Here at the Royal Society for Blind Children, we believe that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything we do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.

Responsibilities of our Digital Communications Officer:

- Researching and monitoring digital channels

- Creating supporting high quality content that reflects RSBC’s mission and vision and distribute it across the Society’s social media and digital channels

- Organising digital mailings using the CRM website to keep contacts up to date

- Assisting with the collation of information for promotional literature

- Ensuring RSBC’s digital collateral is appropriately stocked and up-to-date

- Contributing to monthly activity reports and collate data for relevant KPIs

What we’re looking for in our Digital Communications Officer:

- Minimum Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

- An excellent cross functional team player

- Effective project management skills

- Creative though

- Attention to detail

- The ability to meet tight schedules of work deadlines

- Strong administration skill

- Strong copywriting skills

- Detailed knowledge of social media and digital channels

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Dotmailer

- A qualification in communications is desirable

Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2020

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to join us as our Digital Communications Officer, then apply now, providing a supporting statement – we look forward to hearing from you!

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

If so, we could have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Digital Marketing Officer to join our team at Tanio (formerly Valley and Vale Community Arts).

Working in a small team based in Bettws, you will be pivotal in our mission; to offer a range of community arts-based activities to help a diverse range of people develop new skills, confidence and self-esteem through creative self-expression. 

At Tanio, we strive for all community members to have access to inspiring, aspirational and high-quality arts experiences in safe environments.

Could you join us and help us achieve our mission? 

In return we offer the chance to work with a dedicated and passionate team, a competitive salary, flexible hours, and an attractive benefits package including a stakeholder pension scheme.

Salary: 22K (pro rata) 

Hours: 0.5 (equivalent to 2.5 days per week)

The core skills we are looking for:

• Experience of Working in Marketing and Communication in a similar role

• Experience of working in an arts or charity sector role and/or in marketing with minimal budget

• Experience of writing press releases

• Knowledge of Social Media Platforms and how best to use them for a small arts charity

• Knowledge of analytics, data creating and evaluations

• Experience of social media platforms, building and engaging audiences

• Knowledge of copyright and data protection laws

• A high level of computer literacy

• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing

• Excellent visuals skills

• Experience of Adobe packages including Photoshop

Highly desirable (extra) skills:

• Degree or relevant qualification applicable to the skills required in this role i.e. Marketing/ Communications 

• Knowledge of Social Media Platforms and how best to use them for a small arts charity

• Competency with video editing software

• Good presentation skills

• Fluency in the Welsh language both verbal and written and/or the desire to learn

To apply for this role please send a CV and covering letter by Friday at 5pm on 28th August 2020 explaining why you believe you are suitable for this role. 

Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you.

Application guidance 

• Please submit an up to date CV and a letter outlining why you are suitable for the role. 

• In your covering letter when telling us about your main strengths in applying for this post, please address each point in the Person Specification from the job description in turn. 

• Any statements that you feel are relevant to the post should be backed up with evidence and examples. Do not use general phrases such as “I have the necessary skills ...” or “I am confident I can do the job well”. We need to know how you meet the requirements based on the evidence you provide. If, for example, you tell us that you are a good project manager, tell us why and where you have used these skills before. 

• You should include details of any current or previous jobs, outlining tasks, responsibilities, and achievements that would be relevant to this post.

• Experience gained outside paid employment may also be just as important. For example, you may have done voluntary work in the community, or have skills acquired through other interests. 

• Concentrate on relevant information and experience, transferable skills from your home life, voluntary work, past and present employment. 

• Sometimes it may feel like you are stating the obvious but remember that we can only assess the application on the information you give us. 

• If at all possible, please ensure you provide a daytime telephone contact number on your CV or covering letter. 

Title: Social Media & Digital Marketing Officer

Salary: £20 per hour, part-time

Contract: 3 months initially with extension subject to review

Reporting to: CEO, Melanoma Focus

Location: Remote working

Be part of Melanoma Focus and work for a growing and dynamic team dedicated to supporting melanoma patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

Melanoma Focus is a national charity based in Cambridge, serving patients and clinicians alike, with a strong professional membership and an important advocacy role in patient care.  We are well-established as a trusted source of knowledge and good practice in the melanoma community, with significant international respect and a reputation for ‘boxing above our weight’. Our clinical guidelines and consensus statements on various aspects of the disease, and in particular its rarest forms, are accredited by NICE. Our Melanoma Helpline, run by expert clinical nurse specialists, and the Patient Decision Aid support patients and carers throughout their melanoma care pathway.

We are looking for someone who can assist our small but growing fundraising and marketing team, who likes to make things happen and will take our social media strategy to the next level. This role would suit someone with specific experience in digital marketing, particularly social media marketing, and who is passionate about making a difference to patient care.  We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. 

Application process: email CV and covering letter to Susanna Daniels.

Reference: Social Media & Digital Marketing Officer as the email subject. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain and increase the charity's social media presence through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms, providing interesting and timely updates.
• Work closely with the Melanoma Focus team to create daily content, including posts and stories (different platforms may require different content depending on engagement rates and platform trends/algorithms).
• Develop a social media strategy supporting the CEO and the Fundraising Manager for all events, campaigns, launches and the Melanoma Focus portfolio.
• Support all events, launches and campaigns through digital advertising and content creation.
• Write, or support the writing of, copy for posts on each social media platform.
• Ensure all comments and inboxes are monitored and queries and complaints are dealt with and responded to.
• Appropriately advise and manage SEO, SEM, PPC, Paid Advertising, Paid Search etc.
• Manage social media advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
• Manage Melanoma Focus’s relationship with Just Giving and similar platforms.
• Monitor social media post and advertising performance using insights and Google Analytics to budget social media spend accurately.
• Remain up to date with the latest digital marketing and fundraising developments, identifying, prioritising and implementing appropriate opportunities for Melanoma Focus.
• Ensure all content is consistent with the Melanoma Focus tone of voice, so that it enhances all marketing and fundraising efforts.
• Work closely with the Fundraising Manager to ensure fundraisers are monitored and thanked.
• Provide regular reporting on performance of social media & digital marketing.

EXPERIENCE (E = essential, D = desirable)

• Excellent IT, administrative and analytical skills (E)
• At least 2 years’ experience in social media marketing with in-depth knowledge of Facebook and Twitter (E)
• Managing and delivering social media campaigns within a charity, business or other organisation (E)
• Devising social media strategy and advertising campaigns to reach new audiences (E)
• Nurturing new and existing supporters through excellent supporter engagement via social media (E)
• Delivering all marketing activity within an agreed budget (E)
• Creating exciting, enticing and creative written copy (E)
• Promoting organisations through digital marketing activity such as SEO, PPC, Paid advertising and Paid Search (D)
• Using Google Analytics as a reporting tool (E)
• Working within a small team, preferably for a cancer-related organisation (D)
• Experience and effective discipline of working remotely (D)

Other Skills

• A passion for making a difference to melanoma patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Flexible approach and adaptable to working in a small cross-functional team.
• Ability to prioritise conflicting demands and tight deadlines; able to work with team members to share, motivate and influence; creative, strategic thinker, with a ‘Can Do’ attitude; desire to use initiative and seek continuous improvement.
• Agile and responsive to a changing social media environment.
• Willing and able to occasionally carry out other tasks for Melanoma Focus as and when required.

An opportunity has arisen with this world-leading healthcare organisation for a Digital Officer to join the Digital Team, working alongside the Marketing, Communication and PR teams.

The Digital Team leads, manages, and champions the digital strategy for all areas of the organisation, working with senior leaders on a digital first approach, continually improving the user experience, and delivering digital transformation.

This is a fantastic organisation to be a part of; offering incredible benefits and access to learning, training, and personal development.

The Digital Officer will work across the social media channels, the portfolio of websites, the intranet for internal communications, and managing the user experience through improvement. You will become an expert at understanding their audiences and needs, producing exceptional content relevant to the available channels, make changes based on results and continuously perform analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Management of websites and social media channels – understanding various content management systems and applying editorial, brand, and style guidelines.
• Content creation – writing content for the website and social media channels, understanding and applying UX principles, effective strategy and email marketing best practice. Ensuring all digital content delivers the very best user experience for the audiences.
• Analysis – familiarity with data tools such as google analytics, expertise in analysing data and using insight. Reviewing content, producing performance reports, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Maximising exposure – using digital techniques to maximise impact and exposure, understanding digital marketing channels and content marketing principles.
• Digital best practice – acting as a champion for digital, assisting other teams understand and are able to apply digital best practices. Running training sessions, presenting at meetings and creating guidelines.
• Communication – communicating confidently and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders of all levels.

To be considered for the position you will have significant content creation experience across a range of digital channels including websites and social media in a high-profile and complex organisation. Healthcare experience would be desirable, as well as exposure to brand management and working with external agencies. You will be confident, keen to learn, happy to work autonomously, and able to understand complex subjects and translate to audiences. Specific UX experience will be looked upon very favourably for this role.

We anticipate a high level of interest for this position and apologise that we are only able to respond to those that have the necessary experience to be considered by the client.

About Us:

Our office is located in Hatfield, Herts, however, like many organisations we are all currently working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, although previously we were largely office based.  Due to the experience we have gained during this period, consideration will be given to requests for working from home arrangements.

This position is full time (35 hours), however, due to the effect the pandemic has had on the charity we have had to ask our staff to reduce their hours to 80% and our full time employees are currently working 28 hours per week. We will be returning to full time working as soon as we can, but no later than January 2021.

​The role:

This exciting role within the Marketing and Communications Team pivotal in the future development and growth of the charity, leading the digital team and working with all departments to deliver ambitious and inspiring work to support, engage and build trust with our audiences. 

About you:

You will be ambitious, creative and results driven, highly motivated about the capacity of digital engagement to influence behaviors, support people and inspire action, and persuade and influence others to ensure that digital is integrated into all projects at every level. You will be a champion of a digital-first future and work closely with teams to ensure our digital work is joined up. You will have exemplary experience in digital content and the motivation and aptitude to be practical, hands-on, and make the most of team talents.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and implement strategic and tactical digital developments in alignment with charity goals.
2. Leadership and management of the digital team, delivering a range of digital services
3. Identifying early opportunities to develop and test ideas and support other teams with digital insight and support - for example supporting the development of a content strategy, and aligning opportunities with strategic priorities and user needs.
4. Everyday overview of digital planning and content production, with a strategic overview of the website and social media channels as well as new digital products.
5. Ensuring user-focused digital services always test and deliver what is most helpful for people with Crohn’s and Colitis, as well as establishing conversion metrics for the charity.
6. Support and coach colleagues around the organisation to develop a digital vision for their focus area, translating challenges and opportunities into excellent digital solutions. This includes developing product visions, establishing meaningful metrics, capturing needs, ideas and requirements and verifying them with data, and running workshops.
7. Maintain an overview of all online communications, developing and promoting standards and processes to ensure quality, usability, and consistency for our audiences.  Maintain a working knowledge of the charity marketing landscapes, identifying trends and new methods/platforms to trial.
8. Lead on Google Analytics, and other monitor/measurement tools, and consistently demonstrate effective use of Social, PPC and SEO, ensuring this supports all areas of the charity. Ensure that digital metrics are implemented, consistently reported and widely used.
9. Leading operational planning and budgeting, with the director’s oversight, for the team; tracking operational and budget performance; reporting monthly to show progress and any changes needed.
10. Leading and managing programmes ensuring appropriate project management methodology is used and milestones are delivered to time and budget.
11. As a member of the Joint Leadership Team, you will provide leadership across the organisation on current digital activity and future digital activity aligned to senior leadership plans and objectives.
12. Represent Crohn’s and Colitis UK at events.
13. Working in line with the Charity values and maintaining the reputation and standing of the Charity.
14. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the values and aims of Crohn’s and Colitis UK.

Job title: Digital Officer
Salary: up to £30,209.35 per annum
Location: Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 31 August 2020
Virtual interview date: 15 September 2020

Please be aware this is a full time position, working 35 hours per week (5 days).

We are seeking an ambitious Digital Officer to join our innovative websites team within the Communications Directorate.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

The Digital Officer role sits within the Publications & Digital team, in our Communications directorate. We work to spread the word about Cats Protection, which is important for encouraging people to come to us, the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, for all their cat needs, whether they are looking to re-home a cat or need cat care advice. We do this through media coverage, online activity on our national, branch and centre websites, social media, email communications, our blog and printed publications.

This role sits in the Websites team and will be working with the Website Manager, Digital Content Manager and Digital Engagement team to maximise the effectiveness of our digital presence.  You will be responsible for supporting our Website Manager to ensure that content on our websites and extranet is up to date and provides optimum user experience. This role also provides support and resources for our remote website editors to manage our branch and centre sites and will be working with multiple content management systems (including SharePoint and bespoke systems).

The ideal candidate will be organised and proactive, with experience of working with content management systems. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to multi-task.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Please note the recruitment process for this position will include a virtual interview including a presentation.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

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• Candidate information sheet attached

We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Do you care about great content? Do you want to play a key role in achieving our digital vision?

We’re looking for an experienced content producer to develop excellent content across our digital channels (website, social media, email and digital marketing), and play an important role in developing, testing, and reporting on innovative digital content. You’ll support the digital team in covering other areas of work where needed, including communication with our external moderation agency and digital responses to external activity.

You’ll have proven ability in developing digital content for different audiences across digital channels, and be comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, CMS and social media tools. With the ability to work independently, you will prioritise your work, meeting deadlines and will have well-developed time management skills.

Closing date: Monday 24th August

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.

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.

Please refer to the Job Description whilst completing your application.

We are looking for a digital project manager. You will help manage the organisation of digital marketing projects for our lovely charity clients. 

You will make sure the planning, delivery and execution of paid and organic search, display, paid social, and data projects are on track. 

• You will coordinate the briefing, scoping, planning, delivery and reporting of our projects.
• You will work with our team to understand what our projects need and their current processes. You will then create project plans in Asana, and sync timelines using Instagantt.
• You will make sure we deliver our projects on time. 
• You will be the go-to person for information on our projects’ progress for our team and clients.
• You will make sure project stakeholders do their elements of the project on time, reminding then where necessary

About the role

Location: Currently remote

Role type: Freelance or fixed term contract. 

Closing date for applications: Rolling applications. We will keep recruitment open until we find the right candidate.

How to apply: Apply using our online application form - https://forms.gle/iBih6EFZxi8Kessx8

Details of what you will do

• Collaborate with Platypus staff to design, develop and implement our projects
• Help coordinate the resources of Platypus staff and freelancer time, as well as client time
• Communicate with clients about the progress of their projects
• Make sure our projects are delivered on-time
• Ensure everyone is on board with any delegated tasks
• Develop detailed project plans in our project management platform, Asana. 
• Use Asana to track the progress of projects
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalate problems to the right member of staff 
• Highlight potential risks
• Be proactive to solve any problems
• Suggest improvements in how we set up and run our projects

About you

In short, you’ll be good at managing projects! 

You will be:

• great at communicating with people using different channels
• comfortable juggling a lot of different tasks
• a great problem solver. 

You’ll be able to:

• deal with a range of stakeholders
• work autonomously
• challenge and influence decision making when required.

Knowledge

• Able to understand project objectives and how they relate to organisational strategy. 
• Understanding of the key stages in projects
• Working knowledge / understanding of the types of projects we  work on. These include consultancy, search marketing, conversion rate optimisation and paid social media advertising campaigns. 

Qualifications / methodologies

Ideally, you will have a recognised accreditation in professional project management such as:

• PRINCE2 
• Agile Project Management 
• APM Practitioner Qualification
• APM Registered Project Professional
• Project Leadership Programme or other related qualification

If you don’t have any of these qualifications, you will need to show that you can deliver projects using another project management methodology.

Equality

We are working hard to become an anti-racist and truly inclusive employer.

Our team is friendly, supportive and constantly working to improve its culture. We have a diverse team, and we really encourage applications from people of colour, women, new parents, people with disabilities and anyone identifying as LGBTQ+.

Platypus Digital is a Living Wage accredited employer.

Blind recruitment

We have a blind recruitment process in place for this role to minimise the possibility of unconscious bias. 

This means our shortlist will have names, education, links to social media profiles and locations removed to reduce the chance of unconscious bias, so we only take candidates forward based on ability.

Here’s the whole process.

1. Applicants complete an online application form
2. Personal information is removed by our HR company
3. They share the long-list with Platypus Digital
4. Platypus Digital shortlists based on application answers alone
5. Our HR company contacts the shortlisted candidates to arrange interview times (early and late slots are available)
6. The interview will start with a time limited test for the candidate to work through alone.
7. The interview questions will test project management ability. They will be scored individually by the panel, which will include someone from our HR company.
8. After the interview, the panel will gather the completed sheets and calculate scores.
9. Finally, we contact the successful candidate.

Interview questions

These will cover:

• how well you would adhere to our values (weighted one third of the total score)
• details of you manage projects (weighted one third of the total score)
• how you would communicate with our clients using email, video call and (when it’s safe) in-person meetings (weighted one third of the total score)

Promotion of this role

We are promoting this role through:

• Charityjob
• Our email list
• Our individual networks via email and social media
• One to one outreach by our staff and clients to reach networks it wouldn’t normally reach
• Umbrella organisations like Black Women in Tech
• One to one outreach

The interview panel will be Matt Collins (MD), Will Cardy (Head of search and data, who will work with the post holder) and Sian Whittington of Bespoke HR (who support Platypus Digital in all aspects of HR).

Decision criteria

The three interviewers will score each answer 1 (not demonstrated ability), 2 (partially demonstrated ability and 3 (fully demonstrated ability).

Interview scores will then be compared across three interviewers 

Total scores will be compared to find a candidate who demonstrates ability to do the job

Where ability scores are equal, the candidate with the best values scores will be selected

How to apply

Apply online via our application form.

We have an exciting new opportunity at BTO for a Digital Marketing Manager to drive a step-change in our fundraising. With an income stream target of £445k, you will develop and lead a new digital fundraising strategy that increases our income, delivered through digital channels.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held remotely on Thursday 6th August so please get your application in as soon as possible,

For further information see the attached role description. 

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated professional to join our innovative media and communications team on a fixed term contract basis until end Apri 2021 (possibility of extension) at either our Surrey or Midlands office.  The successful candidate will report to the Media & Comms Manager and will mentor the Communications Assistant but also work closely with other members of the team.

You will deliver and continually refine the digital component of a major communications project to bring about positive and measurable behavioural change amongst people engaging in online child sexual abuse.

You will lead on website, organic and paid social media development and evaluation, working at the cutting edge of digital campaigning, managing key day-to-day relationships with PR agencies, government contacts and expert industry support.  You will be the Foundation's digital expert, training colleagues to broaden digital capacity across the organisation and be part of a national campaign that makes a real difference to society and individuals and protects children.

Victim Support is looking for a Digital Engagement Officer to maintain and develop Victim Support's social media channels and websites alongside our small digital team. The post is based in St Mellons, Cardiff.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims, but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the criminal justice system.

This role sits within Communications and Governance, where you will be working in our small digital team to develop and enhance our digital services across the organisation.

The purpose of this role is to support the ongoing maintenance of our social media channels and to deliver engaging content for our online audiences. As well as producing high-quality social media content, you'll also be able to drive insights and improvements through data reporting and analysis.

You'll have experience planning and creating social content for online campaigns. We're looking for someone with good interpersonal skills who will be happy to share their knowledge with our local teams to help them to develop good practice with their social media presence.

Interviews will be scheduled for Wednesday 2 September 2020 via Skype.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) and voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (ES). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form, along with your CV.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

You will help us deliver bold, urgent, inspiring communications that meet the challenges of the climate emergency.

This varied job will see you develop compelling content and also take on the technical challenges of running our digital platforms. You should be a creative thinker, storyteller and designer who can expand our audience and deepen their engagement with us. We’re after someone who can bring great planning skills and a strategic approach to a wide range of projects – balancing competing demands from stakeholders and partners.

We’re looking for someone patient and tenacious with an eye for detail, comfortable using data and analytics to shape our digital output. You don’t need to be a climate expert – but you must be committed to working towards a better, brighter future for all.