Islington Giving is seeking an experienced Digital Communications Manager and it is an exciting time to join us! The next few years promise to be pivotal in taking Islington Giving and the place-based giving movement even further. The current post holder has made a significant contribution to the development and leadership of fundraising for Islington Giving, including over the challenging pandemic period, and the new post holder will inherit a strong development and communications baseline.

This role is varied and interesting, calling upon a broad range of digital skills.  No day is ever the same, and the opportunities to test, learn and innovate are at the heart of what Islington Giving is all about.

Islington Giving’s growing fundraising programme involves inspiring the local community to support local projects. We engage trusts, foundations local businesses and residents. As a result, we have raised over £8m since 2010. We raised and distributed over £1.1m in 2020 alone, including through our Islington Giving Crisis Fund focused on support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Islington Giving is an ambitious initiative which has attracted widespread local and national interest. London’s Giving, inspired by Islington Giving, was launched in October 2014 and there are now 20 similar ‘Giving’ schemes across London.

We are seeking an experienced Digital Communications Manager to build on a recent rebrand and some super successful digital marketing campaigns over the last 18 months. So, if you

• have a proven track record in designing and delivering digital engagement strategies to raise funds?
• thrive in small teams where you can work with colleagues on a variety of projects and campaigns?
• are you passionate, as we are, about addressing issues around poverty and inequality?

Then you might be just the person we are looking for to join our small and ambitious team, so please do download the application pack and apply for this exciting role.

Location: Islington, London, the role will be split between the London office (3 days per week) and working from home.

Salary: £31,950-36,450 per annum inclusive

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date:  Tuesday 9 November at 10.00am

Interview date: Monday 22 November 

This is a permanent position. 

We are looking for a Digital Fundraising Manager to join our ambitious and growing type 1 diabetes charity, JDRF, as part of the Individual Giving team.

Digital fundraising is a key area for growth and opportunity for JDRF. This is an exciting, brand new role being created to develop new ways to raise money for our mission. You’ll use your skills and expertise to develop a brand new programme of activity and to innovate and make your mark on our charity. The strategy you develop and implement will integrate with and enrich our current fundraising activities, acquire & convert new supporters in a cost effective way, and to deliver outstanding multi-channel supporter stewardship for retention

An experienced digital fundraiser, you’ll have worked for charities before in similar roles. You will be strategic and data-driven, able to adapt quickly to take advantage of new opportunities and skilled in using digital tools to engage and motivate supporters. You will be ever-curious, always seeking to improve your skills and adopt new approaches.

You’ll have previous experience of:

• Planning, delivering and evaluating digital fundraising activity for income generation, increased supporter engagement and improved retention across digital channels
• Developing and delivering digital and social media campaigns to deliver immediate income generation
• Developing and managing online journeys
• Adopting a test and learn approach to all activity optimise results

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

As an employer we offer:

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days and bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

Job Title: Head of Communications

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week   (Flexible and part time working offered by agreement)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: circa £50,000 per annum

Location: Leeds

Deadline: 1 November 2021

We’re looking for an exceptional individual with strategic communication and leadership skills who can help drive our ambitious plan to be the number one healthcare charity of choice in the region. If that sounds like you, then apply below!

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

Role Details:

Reporting directly to the Communications Director, the Head of Communications will work closely with the Executive Team to promote the Charity’s ambitious strategy. You will also work closely with the Head of Grants to promote our funding priorities, be responsible for overseeing the fast-paced work of our Appeals Communications Manager and direct our bold external relations activities - with the aim of engaging and inspiring people from all parts of the city and beyond. We’re looking for an exceptional individual with strategic leadership skills who can help and support the wider team during this time of growth to deploy key messages across various channels. This is a brand-new role for the organisation as we develop our vision for the future.

The Person

• Can lead the development and implementation of effective external communications strategies, including innovative and proactive media relations activity.

• Can directly manage a Communications Manager to effectively build the case for new and current appeals, in particular the appeal for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND.

• Will work independently to identify good news opportunities and deliver a proactive public affairs strategy - featuring advocacy, stakeholder development and sharing of our transformational stories.

• Can develop and deliver content on a range of offline and online channels, so our content and messages reach the diverse community of Leeds.

• Has the ability to build upon the impact reputation of the Charity and deliver effective responses to reputational risk and crisis management.

• Can track, record and develop operational plans for key projects, offering solutions to problems and creating performance reports on outputs.

• Provides overall editorial control of Leeds Hospitals Charity publications and work with the wider marketing team to ensure consistency in communications and our imagery is evaluated to be non-offensive

You will:

• Have proven experience leading a communications team in a similar organisation.

• Have experience in communicating complex and multi-faceted information to a wide range of audiences.

• Have the ability to build and maintain relationships with an extensive range of press tv and other media outlets.

• Have experience managing budgets and suppliers to deliver best value for money.

• Be able to write compelling and emotional copy and tailor it for different mediums and different audiences.

• Have experience in using PR monitoring systems

• Have excellent attention to detail.

• Be able to think strategically, developing PR functions and communication strategies.

• Be a self-starter, capable of working remotely and as part of a team, whilst working on multiple projects at the same time.

Charity Benefits Include:

Employee Assistance Programmes

AIG Life Group Protection

Cyclescheme

Car Lease Scheme

One year free gym membership

Buy Additional Holidays

NHS Discounts

Pension

If you are disabled and have the essential skills and experience to do the job, we will invite you to an interview. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV with a covering letter.

Closing date for application is 1 November 2021.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback at the shortlisting stage. If you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We have a London office, with options for flexible working as we introduce a hybrid pattern of working.

About Bank Workers Charity (BWC)

The Bank Workers Charity is an occupational benevolent organisation that supports individuals and their families who are in real need. We offer independent advice, guidance, case management and grant giving for people encountering a wide range of challenges including financial, health, housing and wellbeing issues.  There is a growing need for our services and each year we’re supporting thousands of clients through our expert Helpline team and online resources. 

About the Role

We’ve made a significant investment in digital technology, including a Sitecore-based website and a new Salesforce CRM (due to go live in the autumn). We’re now seeking a Digital Delivery Manager to manage these functions, and help us realise our aspirations for enhanced service delivery.                                                         

As our Digital Delivery Manager you’ll be responsible for our digital plan. You’ll work closely with BWC staff to develop and deploy new business processes, monitor the digital budget, and be the point of contact for our digital suppliers and agencies. You’ll also have a specific personal responsibility for our website, liaising with our marketing and content specialists, and briefing our development partner.

About You

Our ideal candidate will blend an ability to see the bigger picture with pragmatic project management skills, and some general management experience.

What we Offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary, along with a range of benefits, which include:

• 30 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Up to 13% employer contribution to BWC’s pension scheme
• Group Life Cover (three times annual salary)
• Season Ticket Loan (upon successful completion of probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

To apply please review the attached applicant pack, which includes the job description and person specification, and then send a completed application form, which includes a supporting statement, outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: Monday 1st November 2021 at 9am

Key benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme 
• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
• Development and training 
• Compassionate and sick leave
• Day 1 flexible working 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, creative and energetic digital marketeer who is driven by the mission to tackle social injustice. 

We are a small yet well-established and ambitious team, respected for our work over the past 11 years.  We continue to be trail blazers on a mission to effect big changes in the world of poverty.
 

This exciting new role within the Business Development Team offers the opportunity to make a real impact, playing a role in shaping campaigns, challenging the current narrative around poverty, and coordinating the logistics of seasonal events.
 

You will also manage the day-to-day operation of our digital and social media channels and support the Marketing & Communications Manager in delivering our fundraising and engagement strategy. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive and ambition to develop as our organisation continues to grow.
 

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Poplar, London but are currently following a hybrid model of work.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment.  Experience of working in a start-up or charity is desirable.

Applications are encouraged from those with lived experience.
 

An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be supportive of the Christian values, purposes and aims of First Love Foundation in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Who we are:​

The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focused on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period.

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent. 

In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.

You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by clicking the Apply button and following the link in the job description.​

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

We are seeking a well-organised, analytical and creative individual with the drive to create progressive change for millions of farmed animals

This is a temporary 9 -12 month maternity cover, full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

We will be holding a webinar on Thursday 4th November at 8pm for you to find out more about the role and ask any questions you may have. If you’re interested, please click the Apply button and follow the link to register. As it’s a webinar you’ll only be able to see the presenter and not others watching.

Who you are:

As Digital Communications and Engagement Coordinator you will be responsible for developing our digital communications programme in the UK including our Fast Action Network, e-news, and the website. You will coordinate closely with teams throughout the organisation through proactive, effective and regular collaboration to determine THL UK’s digital communications needs and deliver on schedule.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, the successful candidate will be passionate about The Humane League’s mission of ending the abuse of animals raised for food. Your key focus will be to grow and mobilise a community of online supporters with compelling digital communications and effective data management. Your actions play a key part in achieving our mission. 

You are a talented storyteller who knows what moves people to take action online for animals and as a self-starter you can deliver projects start-to-end. While working with autonomy is an important part of your role, strong collaboration and communication skills are paramount to your success. You’ll have the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. And, you’ll be able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Primary duties:

Develop our digital communications programme in the UK including our Fast Action Network and e-news:

• Draft and distribute compelling emails to supporters. Developing a consistent digital journey for our key audiences by creating and managing a compelling email welcome series.

• Tracking and reporting monthly on email analytics.

• Work with the Campaigns Team to create and disperse engaging actions for our online supporters to take in support of our campaigns. 

• Develop strategies for effectively recruiting, retaining, and mobilising The Humane League UK’s growing online supporter base. 

• Drive traffic to our website via digital communications.

• Collaborate with the Campaigns and Development teams to offer opportunities for online supporters to get involved in other ways such as volunteering and donating.

Data management and analytics:

• Use A/B testing and data analysis to strengthen our communications and digital engagement.

• Carry out effective and regular list-management to target key segments of our audience and ensure we are compliant with all relevant regulations.

• Using current audience data to help recruit and retain new online supporters.

Website management and analytics:

• Responsible for creation and updating of website content including blogs & core pages. Liaising with the Digital Products team in the US on website management and analytics.

• Management of the website via our CMS. 

• Tracking and reporting monthly on website traffic, audience and behaviour using Google Analytics.

• Point of contact for the team’s Google Analytics needs such as social media calls-to-action, donation tracking, and campaign actions.

In addition: 

• Update the wider team on digital comms progress and insights.

• Participate in team meetings including note-taking and facilitation.

• Attend in-person workshops several times a year.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Communications.

Key competencies:

Creative:  You are a problem solver, you have creative ideas on recruiting supporters and activists to bring to the table.

Organised: You can stick to strict schedules and prioritise your work, enabling you to be nimble and reactive.

Analytical: You are confident in handling data and figures, enabling you to refine the quality of our digital communications. You have a keen eye for detail.

Communication: You are a talented storyteller who knows what moves people to take action online for animals.

Team player: You value the benefits of teamwork, making your contribution confidently within the team. You are comfortable working with staff from different teams.

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Good to know:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a work place pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays pro rata, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, our Employee Assistance Programme, and family friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. 

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome

For our salaries to be fair, transparent, and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Digital Communications and Engagement Coordinator salary structure and The Humane League UK's benchmarking algorithm please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.

All applicants need to be:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English

2. Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK) 

3. Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food 

Closing date: 14th November 2021

You will hear from us after the application closing date passes. Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route.

• Skills test (completed remotely)

• Screening interview (via audio call) 

• Final interview (via video call)

For full details of our recruitment process please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.

Digital Coach - Home Based

Salary £22,000.00 - £27,000.00 per annum

(12 months – Fixed Term Contract)  

Hours per week 37.5

Location: Central England regions of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Stoke, Birmingham & Solihull

Ref: 23398

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Digital Coaches to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

The Digital Coach role contributes to our mission of reducing digital illiteracy and this post holder will support our participants in learning how to access and operate in a virtual world.  As a WHP JETS Digital Coach you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals by becoming confident in using digital equipment.  Based from home, you will have a willingness to support participants through a blended learning approach using digital online technologies as well as in-person face to face support and be willing and able to travel.

The role holder will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, supporting their journey to employment by enhancing their skills and confidence in using digital devices and technology. The Digital Coach will offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need.  It is expected that candidates for this position will be highly skilled in both IT and coaching and able to lead individuals and groups in order to maximise the learning environment and learning outcomes for our participants.  Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to explain information to others in a variety of formats is crucial as is the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and participants.

The support will be delivered predominately as face to face as part as outreach with an element of virtual delivery.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England regions of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Stoke, Birmingham & Solihull and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries in a fast-paced target driven environment. Additionally, an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Location:

Home based - The support will be delivered predominately as face to face as part as outreach with an element of virtual delivery.

Working across our outreach sites in Central England CPA 1 - Geographical areas include: Location: Central England regions of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Stoke, Birmingham & Solihull.

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply online please click on the Apply on Website button quoting ref: 23398

Closing date: 3rd October 2021

Employee Benefits

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Health and Wellbeing division. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

 Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year

 Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network

 Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform
• Access to internal apprenticeships
• Cross organisational career paths

 Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership

Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores

 Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims please visit our 2030 Strategic Directive available via our website. 

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we work on our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.  

This critical role acts as the first point of contact for all of Independent Age’s social media channels. The post holder is responsible for creatively engaging Independent Age’s key audiences (service users, donors, campaigners and volunteers) through our social media channels, helping drive step-change growth in our brand profile, supporter base and the number of ways in which they engage with us. The successful candidate will oversee planning and content production for our social media channels, and play a lead role in developing, testing, and reporting on innovative digital content. Their input will be key to ensuring that the voice and needs of older people are at the forefront of our social media outputs. 

With the ability to work proactively and reactively, the post holder will also work closely with the media team to develop appropriate responses and support the Media Communications Manager in crisis communications. The ideal candidate will have experience of successfully engaging audiences across major social media platforms, using a variety of tools and tactics as part of social media plans and a track record of advising senior staff and internals teams on communications. Strong analytic skills with an understanding of organic social strategy, the ability to react quickly and enthusiasm for engaging supporters are also essential for this role. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.

We are passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion.  We celebrate diversity and champion the differences and nuances which make each and every one of us unique, creating an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves.

As well as a competitive salary we offer 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.

Interviews will be held on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 November.

Senior Manager, Digital Communications

Organization:  FIND is based in Geneva, Switzerland. We are a global non-profit organization driving innovation in the development and delivery of diagnostics to combat major diseases affecting the world’s poorest populations. Our vision is a world where diagnosis guides the way to health for all people. With priorities aligned to those of the global public health community, we turn complex diagnostic challenges into simple solutions through unique partnerships with the public, private and non-profit sectors. Our work bridges Research and Development (R&D) to Access—we have deep technical and practical experience in needs assessments, development of fit-for-purpose products, evidence generation for regulators and policy makers through clinical trials and other studies, analysis of market dynamics, introduction of new products, capacity development to strengthen laboratory systems and manufacturing, and advocacy to expand access.

Location: Geneva, FIND headquarters preferred or remotely in the UK

Reporting to: Director of Communications

Your mission/Position objective:

The Senior Manager, Digital Communications is responsible for all aspects of FIND’s online presence and digital engagement. This is focused on the FIND website and social media channels, but also includes electronic newsletters and other online assets. S/he is also responsible for internal digital asset management related to the communications team, such as management of photo and video libraries.

S/he is experienced in digital strategy in a non-profit context, ideally with a sound understanding of global health. S/he will optimize online engagement to establish a clear picture of FIND as an organization – what we do and why we do it – as well as promoting the online tools and resources we create for stakeholders. S/he will be team player with the ability to build relationships across the organization and ensure that all programmes and initiatives are represented appropriately online. S/he will also grow relationships with digital counterparts in partner organizations for mutual benefit.

The position is based in Geneva as part of a small FIND communications and advocacy team, with support from a range of external consultants including a website agency.

Your responsibilities/Job description:

Digital strategy and management:

• Develop and implement comprehensive, cohesive strategies across FIND’s digital channels, including the website, social media, electronic newsletter and any other online assets, in line with FIND’s mission and overall strategy.
• Devise and implement appropriate metrics and analytics to measure success of implementing these strategies.
• Prepare an issues management plan relating to FIND online channels that is harmonized with the overall crisis communications plan for the organization.

Implementation of digital communications:

• Lead delivery of day-to-day digital communications activities, including website updates and social media posts.
• Work with FIND teams globally to source and shape content for online resources, including generating copy for the website and social media.
• Manage website agency and other external consultants as related to digital communications.
• Coordinate with programme staff on the development and maintenance of technical resources that are housed online (e.g. test tracker, diagnostic pipeline, marketplace and others).
• Create and distribute electronic newsletter
• Manage internal digital assets, particularly photo and video libraries, to ensure staff in all offices have appropriate access to communications resources
• Work with HR to manage the internal FIND Flash internal communications channels (via SharePoint and Microsoft Teams)

Qualifications:

• >8 years of work experience in similar positions, with a background in digital communications, social media, web journalism or science communications, ideally with a strong public health background.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in communication, media, public health, development, science or other related field.
• Storyteller with understanding of and interest in international development, global health, and poverty-related health issues in low- and middle-income countries.
• Collaborative, personable team player.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, ideally mother tongue; French desirable; other languages a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, especially content management (WordPress), design (Adobe Spark, Canva), and Microsoft Office, as well as conferencing and collaboration software (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

To apply

Please send your application by 27 October 2021

The application must include:

• a complete curriculum vitae

• a motivation letter

• an acknowledgement letter, answering the following questions:

 1.   Have you ever been criminally convicted or subject to any criminal or administrative penalty by any competent authority? If yes, please specify.

 2.   Have you ever been terminated or separated (e.g., contract termination, dismissal, non-renewal) or subject to any disciplinary measure or sanction by your employer for fraud, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, or sexual abuse?

 3.   Have you ever resigned while under investigation or during disciplinary proceedings?

A confirmation of the following declaration of understanding:

• I confirm the accuracy of the information provided, with the understanding that FIND will conduct reference checks to verify relevant information.
• I understand that if any false or misleading information is provided in my application, or any material fact suppressed, I may not be employed, of if I am employed, I may be dismissed.

Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted. FIND is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. FIND is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. FIND does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability status, political ideology, military status, or any other attribute protected by applicable law.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Content Producer to join our team based in Chingford. You will join us on a full-time permanent position. We offer hybrid working where you can work in the office and from home. We will offer you a competitive salary of £26,401 per annum.

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Digital Content Producer Role:

Your role will be to help develop, edit, and publish content and copy across our website (which receives hundreds of thousands of visits a week), our blogs and videos. 

This role will require you to work collaboratively with multiple colleagues across the organisation, ensuring that all our content is accessible, engaging and fits with our brand. Our digital content is critical in supporting the 160,000 volunteers who deliver Scouting to young people across the UK every week. You'll have the opportunity to work with colleagues across various departments, producing imaginative and informed content that supports the strategic messaging and objectives of the Scouts, delivering on-brand content for all our key primary audiences.

You’ll get the chance to make a difference on the website, contribute to conceptual ideas and lead on e-learning project. You’ll have the ability to set own personal development goals and work towards these to improve their skills and have the opportunity to present work on staff/team meetings.

Key responsibilities as our Digital Content Producer:

- Developing, editing, and publishing content and copy for a variety of digital platforms, including websites and blogs
- Training colleagues across the organisation on how to use the CMS system
- Responding to live site feedback
- Working closely with the information centre to resolve site issues and member queries
- Ensuring content across all channels is consistent, compelling, and engaging and ?ts with our brand identity
- Focusing on the continuous improvement of the product, by replenishing and updating existing website content to ensure it’s relevant and up to date
- Working with speed and efficiency to create high-quality, SEO-driven, original website content that is mobile first and accessible for all
- Providing support, feedback, and advice to colleagues on how they can improve their team’s content in a timely way, which requires minimal amends
- Converting website visitors to KPIs, such as Scout store sales, fundraising and donations and partner pages
- Ensuring content is accessible for everyone, with a focus on webpage look and feel, colour contrasts between text and background

What we are looking for in our Digital Content Producer:

- Experience of developing new user centred content, setting objectives, for content, research, sourcing content and creating engaging content for a range of digital channels
- Experience in using Umbraco or a similar CMS & Google Analytics
- Solid experience using Microsoft office tools 
- Experience in using Hotjar 
- An understanding of the Scout Programme and how the organisation works 
- Good ability to organise workflow and multi-task
- Great at problem solving, mitigating risk and proactive in the approach to content
- Fluent in English
- English AS/A level/Degree
- Digital marketing/content marketing qualifications desirable 

What we can offer you as our Digital Content Producer:

- 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
- Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
- Life Assurance & Simply Health Scheme
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Free car parking

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

- Up to four personal days paid leave a year
- Maternity/Paternity Leave & Childcare Vouchers
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
- Study and volunteer leave

Closing date: Friday 29th October 2021

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Strictly no agencies.

Web and Digital Communications Manager

Kidney Care UK has recently launched its new five-year strategy and is looking to continue its development and take the organisation to the next level. Following a period of significant growth, we are seeking a positive and experienced digital marketing enthusiast to join the team to lead our digital transformation. This is your opportunity to drive transformation by collaborating across the organisation, bringing your  technical expertise, and working closely with teams within the charity to help make our ambitious plans for digital growth a reality . 

Kidney Care UK is the leading kidney patient support charity in the UK,  working to improve quality of life for kidney patients through advocacy, direct grants, educating and informing patients, counselling and funding patient-centred research, healthcare professionals and projects.

Our digital transformation is in the early stages so there is lots of opportunity for the right candidate to really identify future opportunities and shape the changes needed to provide better user journeys, supporter experiences and development of engaging digital content. This role is about making these plans a reality using your digital expertise and background. We are looking for someone who can review our existing plans to develop and deliver the charity’s digital marketing, and website engagement strategy to raise the charity’s online profile to reach and engage more people affected by kidney disease, and drive income.

You will take ownership for the generation and monitoring of web content and digital communication campaigns ensuring that Kidney Care UK is at the forefront of digital thinking. You will be pivotal in driving forward the income potential of digital fundraising campaigns and support non digital teams in enhancing their understanding of how to maximise their campaigns by sharing your expert guidance.

HOW TO APPLY
If you have the qualities, we are looking for and would like to play a key role in Kidney Care UK’s future we invite you to apply with a CV and covering letter.

• Closing date for applications is 10th November 2021
• Starting date is as soon as possible

We encourage you to apply early as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate. 

Working with a network of 130 churches and projects, using website, email, and social media, but also with an awareness of communities which are digitally deprived, you will manage the digital and general communications of our District.  You will support, and where appropriate provide, pro-active communication, both internal to the District and between our churches and the public sphere.  You will pay attention to target, design, and method, and successfully increase both the public profile of the Methodist Church in our area, and the strength of relationships within the District.

Who we are looking for:

We will want you to have a qualification or equivalent experience in social media and online engagement.

We will want you to be in sympathy with the aims and purpose of the Methodist Church :

• centred on the good news of Jesus Christ
• inclusive and welcoming to all
• working for a good and just society

You will be IT literate, and will demonstrate the capacity to develop and implement a communications strategy across our geographically dispersed district (Oldham to Knutsford, and Buxton to Salford).  You will also be able to develop social networking websites, and be able to work with Zoom, Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms. 

You will have some experience of developing and offering training packages, and of building links with the media. 

We need someone with good interpersonal and social skills, able to relate to a wide range of people, and with excellent written and oral communication skills. 

We need someone who is prepared sometimes to work irregular hours including weekends, and who has an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and security in information sharing.

You will need a professional and positive approach, with a commitment to professional development and self-improvement.  You wil also need the be able to develop constructive working relationships and be very comfortable working in a team environment with other employees and volunteers.

You will show that you are able to set and work to goals and deadlines without direct supervision, while exercising deiscretion and retaining a high degree of confidentiality when required.  You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Raise the profile and awareness of the work of the district internally and externally

1. Ensure communication structures are fit for purpose and fully utilised

2. Ensure district staff involved in communications are suitably equipped and trained

3. Establish a set of common resources for all district staff

4. Identify key stakeholders – who needs to know what when and how and ensure that contentis sent in a targeted way.

5. Enable people in district and circuits to be equipped to exercise their particularly ministryand fulfil their calling

6. Increase the awareness of learning opportunities

7. Enable officers and other across the district to see new ways of doing things

8. Enable a flow of relevant information between churches, circuits, and individuals

9. Better inform churches and circuits about opportunities leading to new activities

10. Ensure that information which is available to be discovered (primarily the website and social media presence) is of high quality, up to date and easily accessible;

11. Promote stories of good news;

12. Work with the connexional communications team to manage communication in relation to crisis events.

Key tasks

1. To monitor and develop a communications strategy and plan for the District which will support the effective achievement of the District Mission and Development Plan.

2. To produce and develop electronic publications for use within the District, including by producing and writing appropriate material and the annual prayer handbook in printed and electronic forms.

3. To edit and develop the District website and the use of social media, ensuring they promote positive stories of the work of the Methodist Church throughout the District.

4. To work with the District Administrator to further develop the weekly bulletin and other regular communications from the district to circuits and churches.

5. To provide support to churches and circuits to help them develop and improve their communications, through networking, facilitated training and other means.

6. To provide support to district officers to enable their work to be better known throughout the District.

Digital Coach - Home Based

Salary £22,000.00 - £27,000.00 per annum

(12 months – Fixed Term Contract)  

Hours per week 37.5

Location: Home Counties – Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk

Ref: 23397

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Digital Coaches to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

The Digital Coach role contributes to our mission of reducing digital illiteracy and this post holder will support our participants in learning how to access and operate in a virtual world.  As a WHP JETS Digital Coach you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals by becoming confident in using digital equipment.  Based from home, you will have a willingness to support participants through a blended learning approach using digital online technologies as well as in-person face to face support and be willing and able to travel.

The role holder will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, supporting their journey to employment by enhancing their skills and confidence in using digital devices and technology. The Digital Coach will offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need.  It is expected that candidates for this position will be highly skilled in both IT and coaching and able to lead individuals and groups in order to maximise the learning environment and learning outcomes for our participants.  Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to explain information to others in a variety of formats is crucial as is the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and participants.

The support will be delivered predominately as face to face as part as outreach with an element of virtual delivery.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Home Counties regions of East of England - Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries in a fast-paced target driven environment. Additionally, an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Location

Home based – with travel required as the support will be delivered predominately as face to face as part as outreach with an element of virtual delivery.

Working across our outreach sites in Home Counties CPA 5. Home Counties geographical areas include East of England - Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply online click on the "Apply on Website" button quoting ref: 23397

Closing date: 5th November 2021

Employee Benefits

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Health and Wellbeing division. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

 Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year

 Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network

 Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform
• Access to internal apprenticeships
• Cross organisational career paths

 Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership

Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores

 Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims please go to our 2030 Strategic Directive available via our website. 

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Premier is going through an exciting time of digital transformation, with digital marketing taking a lead role as it expands its services and products.  With faith at the heart of everything we do, we seek to provide spiritual resources, ministry and hope to everyone who needs it, and continually looks for ways to raise brand awareness to grow our audiences. At the same time, we are also actively using digital channels to grow income both in the fundraising and e-commerce sphere.

The role of Digital Marketing Manager is widely varied, calling upon a broad range of digital skills.  No day is ever the same, and the fast paced energy of working in media is still at the core of the team spirit.

The Digital Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Marketing, and is responsible for managing and developing the Digital Marketing Executives and Digital Marketing Assistant who all work closely with the wider Marketing team. In addition, the DMM will need to build strong relationships with the Fundraising, Commercial, Radio and Magazine teams as well as recruiting and overseeing freelancers supporting specific projects.

Responsibilities of the role

• Develop creative digital marketing strategies across all digital channels including email, search and social for Premier’s brands, projects and events, supporting brand awareness, audience growth, e-commerce, lead generation, subscription sales and registrations
• Create, implement and manage all digital marketing campaigns and assets to effectively support Premier’s marketing activities, promotions and campaigns.
• Create a centre of knowledge and expertise in the area of digital marketing and support the organisation’s requirements for digital expertise.
• Monitor, report and analyse campaigns measured against specific KPI's using the relevant tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Monitor and optimise user experience and customer journeys
• Design marketing automation programmes for email and SMS channels
• Responsible for planning and controlling the budget for all digital marketing initiatives
• Manage development of microsites for projects, campaigns and events
• Devise and implement processes and workflows to ensure flow of data to other systems and departments
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organisation
• Review new technologies and keep the company at the forefront of developments in digital marketing
• Support Premier live events as part of the marketing team and provide online services

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Educated to a degree level in Marketing and Communications
• Proven working experience in digital marketing for minimum 4 years
• Experience leading and managing search, email, social media and/or display advertising campaigns
• Experience in identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns
• Experience in creating and optimising landing pages and user journeys
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (eg Shopify, Woocommerce)

SKILLS

• Thorough understanding of digital marketing principles
• Email marketing and automation technology
• Paid social media advertising
• Paid search marketing
• Web analytics
• Project Management
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS
• Interpersonal and influencing skills
• A demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Good at working as part of cross functional team

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• An ability to build relationships with individuals
• A confident, ambitious self-starter 
• Well-presented
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Self-sufficient/motivate
• The post holder will work in a Christian environment, therefore it will be necessary for the post-holder to have respect for the Christian faith, its values and be in sympathy with our organisational aims