Excited by great content, you’ll oversee planning and content development across our digital channels, focused on organic social media. 

You’ll be working across the organisation to help deliver campaigns and ongoing communications that are interesting and relevant to a range of different audiences, and should be confident in managing cross-channel content delivery and managing competing demands and multiple stakeholders.

This is an exciting time to join Mind as we review our digital engagement offer, and the role will suit someone with a range of digital content experience.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: Noon on Monday 9th December 2019

Interviews: Friday 20th December 2019

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.

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues. In April 2019, the Centre opened its new Centre of Excellence located in King’s Cross.

The Centre is seeking a proactive and creative individual to support and assist the Network and Digital Content Manager with the production of engaging content for print and online. 

The successful candidate will assist in the development of new resources for the Centre’s website and will be responsible for recruiting new services to the Youth Wellbeing Directory, a directory of free mental health support for children and young people aged up to 25 across the UK. 

This is a varied role for someone who is able to work efficiently and effectively with multiple teams across the Centre including the Centre’s Young Champions and Parent Champions.  You will be a highly organised individual who can adhere to processes and create reports based on analytics.

The post-holder will be based at the Anna Freud Centre, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

The Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Please email Recruitment if you require assistance or experience difficulties in applying.

Contract duration

Permanent

Closing date for applications

Midnight, Monday 2 December 2019

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday 3 December 2019

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Friday 6 December 2019

How to apply

Please visit our website to apply or click on the apply button below to be redirected.

As part of the Growth and Community team, the Marketing Communications Executive will lead a number of strategic projects across both digital and print channels. You will contribute to the increased awareness of Stewardship and the growth of our products and services.

Key goals for our team in 2019-20 are to transform and relaunch the Stewardship brand, launch a number of new product lines, and redevelop our corporate website.

You will be a key member of the marketing and communications function, reporting directly to the Head of Growth. This role requires a hands on approach and an ability to think strategically as well as tactically in the following areas:

• Marketing communications: Writing content for print and digital, copy editing and proof reading. Creating both print and digital marketing collateral.

• Project management: Devise and deliver marketing and communications initiatives in support of ongoing projects and campaigns.

• Digital Marketing: Support digital marketing efforts to improve brand positioning and SEO. Maintaining and updating existing web pages as required and delivering paid campaigns across social media channels.

• Email Marketing: Create targeted and/or triggered campaigns, as required. Build and test emails in line with best practice, before sending. Apply best practice in design and copywriting to increase the impact of our email marketing campaigns, including running split tests.

You will be able to work under your own initiative and be a collaborative team player.  This exciting role requires the ability to multi task as no day is the same.

British Expertise International (BEI) is seeking an ambitious and pro-active full-time events and communications officer to join our growing team. This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of active discussions between business, UK government, and international counterparts at a critical time. You will not only learn about many issues related to trade, infrastructure, international development and politics, but also develop invaluable relationships and networks. In this role you will be responsible supporting the development, management and delivery of BEI’s communications and events plan, including researching event topics and hosting events, and managing social media, website activities, event promotions and other communications outputs.

British Expertise International is a UK’s leading member-based organisation supporting British companies working in consultancy and professional services, including the full infrastructure value chain, from design and planning through to project delivery, all aspects of engineering and construction. We also have a sub-sector of members working in aid funded business supporting the UK government and other funders deliver development aid in emerging markets. BEI supports members to understand international markets, identify, assess and secure business opportunities internationally through a wide range of activities, including networking events, sector-focused forums, bespoke international market intelligence, and demand-based trade missions.

BEI has successfully delivered this unique focus, working both through our proprietary networks and alongside the UK government and other stakeholders, for over 50 years.  Membership is designed to assist UK-based companies with building international networks, providing insights and delivering access to overseas markets.

During the course of your employment, you will get a chance to attend a number of internal and external events with politicians and senior industry experts and will benefit by growing your personal network. You will expand your knowledge on how UK business interacts and engages with government and other stakeholders and will get a real insight into the workings of a business-focussed membership network.

Job description.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the Membership Manager in event management and delivery:

• Researching event topics and speakers as required
• Event management support including, guest lists, event promotion, set up, etc.
• Acting as Front of House for events
• Engaging with members at events
• Writing and editing communications and promotions
• Communications & Marketing
• Support in delivering BEI’s communications strategy, including brand consistency and generating engaging content
• Communications outputs, including events promotion, social media engagement and website content
• Use of Buffer, Twitter and LinkedIn
• Engaging with senior stakeholders, including government bodies
• Support in the delivery of British Expertise International Awards 2020
• Research potential award entries as needed
• Ad hoc administrative support - as part of a small team it will be necessary to assist in a variety of tasks, as and when required.

Essential skills.

• The candidate will be educated to degree level (2:1 or above), have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have an interest in the business world and current affairs.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong research skills
• Demonstrable experience and interest in marketing and communications
• Good practical knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is essential, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.

Desirable skills

• A good understanding of the UK political system and the civil service
• Interest in trade relations or international development
• Some experience with CRM systems (Salesforce training will be provided

Contract: Six-month contract with possibility of full time offer

Salary: £25,000 pro rata

Status: Right to work in the UK

Apply online with CV and one- page cover letter

YMCA England & Wales is looking for a Digital Communications Officer to manage the organisation’s social and online presence.

Working in a vibrant communications team, the Digital Communications Officer will lead on YMCA England & Wales’ web and social media output promoting our organisation, research and campaign work.

The role will focus on co-ordinating and growing the digital activity for the largest and oldest youth charity in the world, alongside working with the wider 116 member strong YMCA federation to ensure alignment of messaging, branding and imagery throughout YMCAs digital channels.

The successful candidate should have experience of working in a complex communications environment and planning campaigns as part of wider communications; knowledge of online campaigning techniques; excellent written and oral communications skills; and excellent attention to detail.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, they will have an in depth knowledge of managing social media and communications campaigns. They will also have experience in developing a wide range of targeted communication materials, including utilising case studies and developing digital content.

YMCA is the largest and oldest youth charity in the world, helping more than 58 million people across 119 countries. Across England and Wales, YMCAs operate in more than 740 different communities and, support almost 230,000 young people with accommodation, training and education, health and wellbeing, support and advice and family work. YMCA England & Wales is the national council of YMCAs in England and Wales.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 December 2019. Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 9 December 2019.

If you think you have the energy, enthusiasm and determination for excellence then we want to hear from you.

We offer a range of staff benefits including company pension, life assurance and a health care cash plan scheme.  We also offer annual season ticket and gym membership loans.

Please note that should you be successful in your application you will be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration form, undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and have two professional reference checks.

If you don't hear anything within 4 weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and your details will be kept on file for 6 months.

Digital Communications Officer
London, SE1

About Us

Rethink Mental Illness is a national charity that helps those affected by mental illness. We aim to challenge attitudes and change lives. Currently, we directly support almost 60,000 people every year across England, helping them through crises, to live independently and to realise they are not alone.

We’re looking for a Digital Communications Officer to join us for a five month contract until the 31st March 2020.

Your Rewards

- Salary of £25,692.70 (per annum) including London Weighting
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 33 days’ annual leave including statutory/bank holidays per annum
- Your "Rethink Day" - 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday

This is an incredible opportunity for a digital marketer with social media and CMS experience to take on an engaging, short-term contract with our leading mental illness charity.

We’re looking for a storyteller who can engage with audiences and emote and explain life with mental illness through videos, photography and blogs.

This rare role will not only require your online marketing skills but empathy, creativity and the ability to impart information as well as change minds. For the right person, it’s an amazing challenge as well as the chance to do some real good and gain experience in the charity sector.

Your Role

As a Digital Communications Officer, you will be developing creative ideas for digital communications and using them to speak to audiences about the issues people living with mental illness face every day.

You’ll be explaining our services as well and developing campaigns that contribute to improving the lives of all those severely affected by mental illness.

Your role will also involve:

- Reporting to the Head of Communications, Marketing and Membership
- Supporting the delivery of digital content for online communications channels
- Co-ordinating and publishing content across our social media and website platforms
- Sourcing, scheduling and monitoring digital content for our primary channels
- Working closely with two Senior Digital Communications Officers for our social media and website
- Ensuring user journeys are seamless through all our digital platforms

About You

To be considered as a Digital Communications Officer, you will need:

- Experience of working with social media channels and an understanding of how to get the most out of them for brand engagement
- Experience of using website content management systems, with an understanding of basic HTML coding
- A good grasp of grammar and attention to detail
- The ability to write engaging and accurate copy
- Good planning and project management skills
- A creative approach
- A keen interest in digital communications and mental health

A good understanding of digital performance metrics and how to gain insights from them would be beneficial to your application. Experience of using Adobe Photoshop to edit photographs and create visuals for social media would also be an advantage, as would experience of basic video editing and animation techniques.

Other organisations may call this role Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Executive, Online Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Marcomms Executive, Marketing Communications Executive, or Digital Campaign Officer.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on the 1st November 2019.

Webrecruit and Rethink Mental Illness are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are ready to further your career as a Digital Communications Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

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.

I am working with a reputable Health Membership body who are looking to recruit a Digital Communications Officer on a permanent basis.

This is a key role supporting the Senior Digital Content Manager in implementing the organisation's digital strategy.

Key duties:

• Support the Senior Digital Content Manager to review, develop and update the organisation's website
• Coordinate a digital content schedule across all channels for the organisation
• Ensure content follows brand guidelines and tone of voice
• Write, collate (including copyediting & proofreading where necessary) & upload high quality, engaging content to the website
• Look after the implementation of Google Analytics as well as manage the social media presence
   

This role is ideal for someone who has proven experience of using website content management systems, including planning, writing, preparing & uploading content. If you have demonstrable knowledge of Google Analytics, email marketing tools, social media analytics tools as well as CRM systems, we would like to hear from you.

Please e-mail your CV quoting the reference number - Ref: J71944MC - in the subject line.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

BookTrust, Battersea
Digital Content Editor
Maternity Cover (Fixed Term Contract)
Full Time
Salary: £33,649 per annum 

BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. We are dedicated to getting children reading. Each year we reach 3.4 million children across the UK with books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading.

In this varied and exiting role, you will manage the BookTrust website and ensure that all social media channels are engaging, accurate, accessible and promote the aims of the organisation. You will also monitor the performance of the BookTrust website and social media platforms and work to extend our reach to target audiences. You will also oversee, coordinate and create regular content for promotion on our social media channels and support BookTrust activities (programmes, campaigns and prizes) by delivering new content and functionality as needed.

This role is ideal for someone with a broad range of knowledge of digital media, social media and technology content management systems (ideally Episerver), as well as someone with experience in digital administration and editing. A knowledge of the world of children’s books is desirable. The successful candidate will be highly proficient with Microsoft Office and Photoshop and ideally familiar with range of software packages including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite. The ideal candidate will also be a good problem solver and should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Find out more about who we are, including a job description and details of how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Tuesday, 26th November 2019, 16:00

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Music, it’s in our DNA. And as the largest music therapy charity in the UK, at Nordoff Robbins we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability.

We’re looking for someone creative, confident and enthusiastic who loves music and wants to play a key role in delivering innovative and engaging social media and digital content for Nordoff Robbins.

As part of our successful communications team, the Digital and Social Media Officer will play a pivotal role in creating content that resonates with our audiences and helps us achieve our ambitious objectives to grow our supporter base. We’re looking for a creative self-starter who can produce compelling content – including social media posts, website articles, graphics and short films. A flair for design would be very useful in this role.

As a charity with a historic connection to the UK music industry and that uses the power of music therapy to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability, music is at the heart of what we do. You’ll be championing music and music therapy across our digital channels as well as promoting our high-profile fundraisers, and you’ll be working closely with colleagues across the organisation to source content and tell stories that champion the incredible work we’re doing to enrich lives through music.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification by no later than 5pm on 20th November 2019.

The successful applicant will require a basic DBS disclosure.

Communications Officer

Are you interested in joining Compassion in World Farming’s Communications team? We are seeking a proactive and positive person who is skilled at writing copy for different audiences and has experience of managing relationships with high-profile individuals.

Communications Officer Responsibilities:

- Take ownership of ongoing UK media monitoring and evaluation work, including compiling of reports.
- Identify, research and draft press releases, web news pieces, features, comment pieces, briefings, letters to the editor, scripts and other relevant publicity materials as and when required.
- Write articles for in-house publications and draft copy for internal communications materials.
- Contribute to the development of Compassion’s website.

Communications Officer Requirements:

You need to be able to convey strong, clear messaging and understand our target audiences in order to help raise our profile in the UK. Traditional media knowledge is a must, along with a good understanding of digital and social media.

If you have the drive, enthusiasm, copywriting and organisational skills, plus an interest in animal welfare then we’d like to hear from you.

About CiWFI - Compassion In World Farming International:

Compassion in World Farming International is a fast-growing and influential campaigning charity with decades of experience fighting factory farming: our award-winning undercover investigations have exposed the ugly realities of factory farms; our political lobbying and campaigns have improved the living conditions for factory farmed animals across Europe; our Food Business team is working with some of the world’s biggest food companies – retailers, producers and manufacturers – to drive humane-sustainable innovation.

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Job type: Full time, Maternity Cover (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

Salary: £23,000 to £25,000 (Depending on Experience)

Benefits: Why work for Compassion in World Farming? For animals, people and planet: We are on a mission to end factory farming and create a world where fresh air and sunshine are natural parts of any farming system. To expand your current skills, develop your career and make a difference to the lives of billions. We offer 25 days paid holiday. 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo, our international headquarters are in Godalming near Guildford, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Wey. We occupy modern, bright open plan offices just two minutes walk from Godalming station. Free parking, Free fruit!

Closing date: Sunday, 8th December 2019
Interviews: Planned for week commencing 9th December and 16th December, however interviews may take place on a rolling programme throughout the application period

No Agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Animal Welfare, Communications Manager, Marketing Communications, Campaign Manager, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 90398

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Digital Officer to work closely with the Digital Team to develop and manage the Battersea website and other owned digital products with a particular focus on coordinating website activity and briefs, uploading website content, and improving the user experience on the Battersea website.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Marketing & Commercial Team

Battersea’s Marketing & Commercial department promotes the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way and works to achieve the objectives set out in the Brand, Marketing and Digital Strategy. Battersea is currently in the top 10 of the YouGov UK CharityIndex – a respected position that our department works hard to retain each year. Our work involves everything from digital and outdoor advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea’s online communities, offer brand guidance, ensure a responsive digital output and sell Battersea branded products. We do this to raise awareness of Battersea’s work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

Within the Marketing & Commercial department sits the Digital team. Responsible for Battersea’s digital output, our goal is to drive innovation and impact online. We manage Battersea’s website, and lead its digital products, campaigns and advertising – all to increase awareness of Battersea’s work and engage people with the need to support our dogs and cats.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year

• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution

• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year

• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes

• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

A fantastic opportunity has risen to work with an amazing music charity to join their team as a Digital and Social Media Officer. This charity uses music to change and enrich the lives of children and adults around the UK. Within this role you will work closely with the Digital manager and create engaging and relevant content for the charity. You also will play a key role in maintaining and building their reputation across digital and all social media channels. You will be producing and editing innovative and creative content for their website, ensuring all content is engaging and reflecting their strategic priorities. Another part of this role will be working closely with the artist liaison lead to attend events whereby you will identify new ways for celebrity supporters to be more actively involved across various digital platforms.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in producing effective social media content
• Have website and social media management experience
• Have a strong understanding of SEO
• Have strong communication skills
• Have knowledge of design and editing platforms
• Be able to work independently as well as being a team player
• Be self-motivated

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV quoting the reference number in the subject line or alternatively call Qaanita on 0207 198 6030.