Digital Editor

Permanent, full-time position

£27,793 - £31,342 per annum 

Office based at London Bridge with some remote working (currently we are working fully remotely due to Covid-19 restrictions) 

What the job involves

Deepening relationships with our customers, turning them into highly engaged, brand advocates - this is a key role in our Communications Directorate.  

Building clever journeys that put customer experience first
You’ll deliver and optimise end-to-end customer journeys, applying your knowledge of engaging content and email marketing to keep our customers coming back for more. You’ll transition customers from product and event-based email journeys to our flagship communication channels. You’ll also support paid social campaign development and create and repurpose content for our website, emails and social media channels to make sure the best stories are told to the right people at the right time.

Understanding motivations and behaviour

Working closely with the Editor, Social Media Lead, Product Marketers, Insights, Data and Optimisation teams, you’ll develop a deep understanding about what motives our audiences. You’ll understand what’s inspired their first actions and offer them content, products or services that suit their needs and our goals. You’ll continually improve content performance by analysing and measuring the success and sharing insights with the wider team. You’ll spot trends in the wider world and seek to improve our approach to engaging customers, ensuring we continue to nurture and develop long-lasting, loyal support.

Telling stories that inspire action

Through great writing and compelling content, you’ll tell emotional stories that inspire others to do more and feel closer to our brand and cause. You’ll amplify the voices of men and their families and friends and showcase the positive impact their involvement is having on men’s health. You’ll spot interesting and fun stories from the thousands of supporters, doing all kinds of brilliant things to stop prostate cancer being a killer. You’ll make fascinating and complex research innovations clear and inspiring for our audience.

What we want from you

You have excellent writing and editing skills for digital platforms and you’re a fountain of creative ideas for emotionally connecting with our supporters through personal stories, sport, films, music, and other passion points. You have solid experience in email marketing and are adept at managing and optimising Facebook ads.

Having worked in a busy marketing or digital team before, you know how to balance competing priorities and use your experience and interpersonal skills to build rapport and trust with a range of stakeholders. You’re confident providing expert advice to help other teams make better use of digital channels. 

The team

Our Communications team is a focused unit of trusted experts who influence and engage the public. Prostate Cancer UK needs people to understand prostate cancer as a cause, know who we are, feel connected to us and be inspired to act. We develop innovative strategies connecting need with organisational goals. We produce creative content to bring those strategies to life and deliver it to the right audience at the right time for maximum impact. We’re a partner to the organisation, with a full view of our audiences and our communications with them - and we use this knowledge to build our brand and our business.

Why work for us?

 We’re here to stop prostate cancer killing men and damaging bodies and lives. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.

The working culture at Prostate Cancer UK is driven by the bold, energetic, collaborative and passionate people who work here. We welcome innovation and creative thinking that enables the charity to punch above its weight in a crowded market.

The support we’ll provide

 Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your career aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance, childcare vouchers, and season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

For more information and to apply online please click the "Apply on website" button. 

Got a question? We’re here to help so please contact or HR Team via our website. 

Closing date: 19 January 2021.

Interview date:  27 January 2021.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 2653887.

Work as part of a diverse and expert team, delivering a range of exciting projects to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Mind’s Digital team at an exciting stage of our development.

You will work as part of the Digital Platforms team, responsible for development and UX across Mind's digital platforms, including the Mind website. The site received over 15.9 million users in the last twelve months, and provides critical support and advice to people experiencing mental health problems.

Within this role, you will be responsible for managing a range of digital projects, providing expert consultancy and support and collaborating with internal teams, Local Minds and external agencies to deliver high quality products.

Mind’s digital channels and platforms play an essential part in our delivery of high-quality information and support and our engagement with campaigners, fundraisers and supporters. We are supportive, passionate about mental health and champion our user experience and co-design.

In order to be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience of a range of digital development projects, from objective-setting to delivery and evaluation.

With experience of close working with external agencies, ideally in a digital development environment, you will also be familiar with providing consultancy and support to a range of stakeholders, working with them to prioritise objectives, and define technical requirements.

In addition, we require the successful candidate to have a good understanding of agile project management, and the ability to demonstrate experience of working with content management systems. Excellent time management skills are also important, including managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We’re here to make sure that everyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Closing Date 13th January 2021

Please refer to the Job Description whilst completing your application.

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.

Mind is an equal opportunities employer

About Us

The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe. With a vision of a future in which both people and the planet thrive, it is uniquely positioned to be a powerful champion for balancing humanity's needs with those of the natural world.

It is custodian of one of the world's most important scientific collections comprising over 80 million specimens. The scale of this collection enables researchers from all over the world to document how species have and continue to respond to environmental changes - which is vital in helping predict what might happen in the future and informing future policies and plans to help the planet.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

We are looking for a highly creative and proactive Junior Digital Media Producer who will be responsible for bringing Natural History to life through the creation of video and audio content and supporting our programme of live events.

You will work as a part of the Museum's NHM Studios team who deliver video and audio formats designed for consumption in-gallery and on the Museum's website and app, as well as new innovative formats including those designed for consumption off platform on social.

Supporting our Studio Manager, you will help facilitate events in our Attenborough Studio. The Attenborough Studio is a multifunctional space where the Studios team facilitate live events with audiences such as , and schools focused events such as .

About you

You will have experience in technical and editorial elements of video production, with knowledge of live video streaming and the suitability of different platforms.

This will be teamed with the ability to work within a team and under your own initiative, working collaboratively with different stakeholders across multiple specialisms. Because of this, you are an excellent communicator and are receptive to feedback demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop skills.

Fixed Term Contract: 12 months
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 27 January 2021
Remote skills test expected 17- 19 Feb and interviews falling between 24 - 26 Feb

What we offer

• 5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across the country, such as the British Museum, V&A, National Gallery, Royal Academy and Tate
• Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including a free digital Tastecard, discounted cinema tickets and corporate membership of English Heritage sites (including Dover Castle and Stonehenge). For more details, visit
• Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi
• Staff discounts at a range of local businesses and services
• Up to 50% staff discount at our shops and cafes
• Season ticket, bicycle and rental loans
• Eye care vouchers
• Professional development opportunities - We are committed to the professional development of our staff and offer a range of courses to ensure they reach their potential. We also sponsor professional qualifications and job-related professional membership fees.

How to apply

If that sounds like you please apply online on the Natural History Museum's careers portal, and provide:

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae giving details of relevant achievements in recent posts as well as your education and professional qualifications.
• A covering letter that summarises your interest in this post, providing evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

To apply, please visit

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from everyone - diversity, inclusion and the feeling of belonging matters to us. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of diverse backgrounds we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We offer a stimulating and professional environment in which to work. This is a remarkable place we look for staff who can work according to our values - we champion diversity, encourage creativity, we are connected, and we value evidence.

mothers2mothers (m2m) is an organisation that unlocks the power of women to eliminate childhood AIDS and create healthy families. m2m trains and employs women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa as “Mentor Mothers”. Through their training and employment, they become role models who help women and families at health facilities and in their communities access essential services and medical care, start on any treatment they need, and continue with their health journey.

Working with the Communications and Campaigns Manager, you will play a key role in utilising the full digital mix to raise awareness and understanding of mother2mother’s work and partners with key audiences. With an emphasis on driving revenue via digital channels, you will also be taking the lead on content creation as well as paid digital activity.

The Digital Communications Officer will play a key role in the development of a fully integrated digital communications strategy. You will ensure that the website is fully optimised for SEO purposes, as well as leading on the development and delivery of social media campaigns to engage with target audiences. The post holder will also be working closely with the charity’s patrons and ambassadors, and their digital and social teams, to create and identify campaigns.

We are looking for an experienced digital communications/marketing professional who has experience across the digital mix, including web, email marketing and social media.

You will need to have up-to-date knowledge of digital software, such as CMS Systems, email marketing tools, social media management tools, SEO, Google Analytics and a basic HTML ability. You will also need to have a strong content creation background and strong internal stakeholder engagement ability.

This is an open recruitment process and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

This is a role for a strong immediately available digital marketing officer. The successful candidate will be looking after: social media, online copy writing, email and CRM, Google ads and Google analytics.

Client Details

Our client is one fo the UK's most loved charities. They're mission is to support parents in their first days of parenthood.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Look after and monitor day to day paid activity across social media
• Write copy for social advertising
• Using DotDigital create email marketing campaigns and copy.
• Be responsible for account management
• Use Google Analytics and Google Ads
• Good level of skills on Excel and Teams
• Manage projects

Profile

The Successful Candidate must be able to start for January 25th 2021 latest and be able to do the following:

• Look after and monitor day to day paid activity across social media
• Experienced copywriter for social advertising
• Experience using an email software system (ideally DotDigital), including copywriting, creation and account management
• Previous experience of using Google Analytics and Google Ads
• Good level of skills on Excel and Teams
• Experience of project managing (Desirable)
• Charity sector background

Job Offer

A 1-3 month contract for an exciting all rounded digital marketing role that you can really sink your teeth into.

It’s a powerful thing to connect with other people over shared experiences. With Coronavirus impacting our lives in so many ways, now more than ever, people are turning to the online world to form connections, find comfort and seek information and support.

This is exactly what Mind’s online community Side by Side offers a safe and supportive space for anyone with a mental health problem to listen, share and be heard.

Peer support is a key strategic focus for Mind, and as part of our 2021-24 strategy, this national service will play a crucial role in supporting the thousands of people who turn to us for information and support each year.

We’re looking for a Digital Communities Officer to join our team and help support the growth and development of Side by Side.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us following the re-launch of our community (previously Elefriends). We’re looking for someone who has a passion for community engagement, an understanding of the importance of co-design, and will work proactively and flexibly to meet the ever changing needs of a very active and engaged community.

You’ll help to build relationships across the Mind network, raising awareness of the service, and making sure that information and engagement opportunities are available to our community members. You’ll set up processes to capture community insights and ensure that these help to to shape Mind’s strategic focus.

Closing date: 18th January 2021

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.

Mind is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

Position: Digital Engagement Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London (Currently home-based)
Salary: Circa £47,220 per annum
Salary Band: Band H, Level 1
Department: Digital and Content

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

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

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated people person to lead our digital engagement function.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced channel specialists, providing leadership as we continue to innovate across our ever-growing digital channels.

You must love collaborative working, always seeking opportunities to work alongside teams to help them develop their digital engagement strategies for campaigns, appeals, new technology and products.

You will use your understanding of 360 campaign management, the supporter journey and personalisation to share content that drives income and engagement across our website, social media, email, video, influencer and paid marketing channels.

As an experienced people manager you will always be looking for ways to empower and motivate your team. You will love working with them to create new ideas and new ways of working to help increase our impact.

Together you will lead on a series of exciting projects including evolving our digital and content strategies, launching a brand new forum and developing tailored email programmes to help people live better with MS.

You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our digital programme as we shape the way we engage with supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 6th January 2021

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Digital Culture Assistant

(Time to Shine Leadership Programme)

Fixed Term 12-Month Contract

Full Time - 5 days a week

£19,747 p/a

The London Irish Centre is the Irish Heart of London. Our Mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture.

We are looking for a Digital Culture Assistant to help us deliver an eclectic, community focused programme for 2021 and beyond. The ideal candidate will have an interest in learning and adapting to the ever-changing digital tools used to deliver culture, education & heritage to our community.

You will work within a small, experienced team who have previously delivered large scale events and fundraisers featuring celebrities & musicians like Ed Sheeran, Niall Horan & Dermot O’Leary.

Since March 2020, the majority of our culture, education & heritage has taken place online. The post-holder will be expected to combine working from home with working on-site when government guidelines allow in the future.

The role is funded by the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine leadership programme which was established to enable individuals with the right skills mix, talent and work ethic, the opportunity to experience a 12-month paid leadership and development placement in a charity. Candidates must be unemployed or underemployed (not having enough paid work or not doing work that makes full use of their skills and abilities).

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 25th January 2021.

Staff Benefits:

• Free tickets to LIC core cultural programmed events (subject to availability and may not apply to fundraising events and partnership events at external venues)
• 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability)
• 20% staff discount at the LIC shop and 10% staff discount a the LIC bar
• Mindfulness App membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Team socials and activities

The London Irish Centre is a London Living Wage and Equal Opportunities employer.

We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by the LIC. Whilst our offices have some barriers to access, we are taking steps to resolve these, and in the meantime continue to encourage interest from applicants who require reasonable adjustments within the workplace.

Want to use your digital communications skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere?

Join WaterAid as Digital Editor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

Are you passionate about creating digital content that makes a difference? Are you as confident crafting compelling copy from complex information as you are interpreting data for actionable insight?

We're looking for a creative and dynamic digital editor with a track record in producing first-class digital communications, with excellent copywriting and editorial skills, a strong understanding of UX, social media and content management.

If that sounds like you, then take this incredible opportunity to become WaterAid's new Digital Editor at one of the UK's best-loved charities. This is a full-time, maternity cover position based in our Canary Wharf office (initially home-based due to restrictions on office numbers) beginning in mid-April.

In this role, you will:

* Take day-to-day responsibility for content across WaterAid's policy, practice and advocacy and international websites and digital channels, creating high-quality, user-centred experiences that engage and inform our audiences and drive action.
* Manage the calendar for policy, practice and advocacy digital content, ensuring programme and advocacy digital engagement priorities are supported.
* Work closely with our Programme Support and our Policy and Campaigns Teams in particular to plan and produce compelling website, social and email content that delivers against targets.
* Manage the global WaterAid Twitter account, planning, preparing and publishing content that engages and expands our audience.
* Be full of great ideas and proactive in identifying new content opportunities, working closely with colleagues across the global organisation.
* Use your excellent content design and user experience skills to work with teams globally to scope, develop and deliver selected digital projects.

To be successful, you will need: 

• Proven experience writing and editing copy for a range of audiences across web, mobile, email and social media.
• Proven experience of editorial flow and stakeholder management, and are confident in taking content from idea through feedback to publication.
• Exceptional spelling and grammar and have an eagle eye for detail.
• Strong experience in translating complex information into active, engaging content.
• Solid understanding of SEO, accessibility and Google Analytics.
• An innate desire to work for an organisation and cause that values and respects human life and believes we must do better.

Salary: £32,970 - £34,700 (subject to experience) with excellent benefits

WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working up to 2 days a week
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Join us to change normal for good - apply today. To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format. Applications will close 23:59 on 29/01/21. Availability for interview is required the week commencing 08/02/2021.

Additional Information:
WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. All aspects of this including how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

Digital Supporter Journey Executive, a very exciting time to be joining this International Charity.

With extensive investment across digital supporter engagement and journey programs, you will join a digital focused engagement team to further develop and test new ways to increase their digital presence and improve digital communications.

Working with the Optimisation Manager, you will play a key role between journey and product leads, data analysis and technology. You will ensure all supporter journeys optimised by;

• Increasing conversion rates across all digital channels, ensure systems and infrastructure work, and there is continuous data flow.
• Set up and test digital content including broadcast emails, PPC, paid social and journey automation.
• Responsible for quality assurance processes around supporter journeys
• Sets up new campaigns and forms for teams to use, ensure data is collected to flow into the CRM
• Highlight clashes in terms of segments and audiences
• Monitor journey performance and suggests and/or implements changes.
• Develops audience insights reports
• Support the optimization email and social media advertising

Our client is look for a Digital Supporter Journey Executive who has experience of;

• Email marketing platforms, such as Mailchimp, Engaging Networks, HUBSPOT
• Planning, managing and optimising online journeys (via email) across online channels for marketing and/or fundraising
• Interpreting Google Analytics, other web analytics, social media or email data and translate them into valuable insight
• Evaluating result and learning from previous projects

Your new company
A local government body based in Central London

Your new role
We are looking for an experience Digital Communications professional to join the team during a busy time and just as a permanent member of staff is leaving. The role is initially for 3 months but this depends on the work load and how long it takes to on board the permanent member of staff. You will be working as part of a team to deliver content from the Mayor of London's social media channels. There is no scheduled posting only live, which is why the team works in part-time shift patterns.The main channels you will be using is Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Email marketing.

What you'll need to succeed
The role is very flexible in terms of hours worked and this can be a discussion but you will be expected to work at least one Saturday or Sunday a week. Ideally the successful candidate will have strong copywriting and content experience with a background in managing high-profile social channels. Even though this role is within government you don't have to be political but an understanding of politics would be ideal. In this role there is minimal community engagement, manly content management.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available. Experience working on high-profile and very current accounts.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Junior Content Producer

£20,500 - £24,500pa

Fixed Term Contract  Jan - April

London and Currently Remote

Creation of web content and assets, including video, images and editorial copy. Responsible for creating and uploading content to all Comic Relief brand websites. 

Key responsibilities:

• Creating web content within a content management system (Drupal and Contentful).
• Working with visual designers and copywriters to create Sport Relief campaign website content.
• Ensuring web content is delivered in a timely way, to a high quality and to meet the needs of users.
• Proof reading content before it goes live.
• Ensure WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards are being met with all web content.
• Working with stakeholders to identify key content requirements and prioritisation of messaging.
• Covering live challenges and television events, working occasional unsociable hours.
• Measuring the effectiveness of content and optimising based on results.

Essential Education and Competencies:

• Proficient in using a CMS such as WordPress, Drupal or Contentful.
• Knowledge of SEO, Google Analytics and digital marketing best practice.
• Capable of using photoshop to edit and resize imagery.
• Experience of agile methodologies such as Kanban or Scrum.

Key competencies:

• Experience of working collaboratively across internal departments and managing stakeholders.
• Good written skills – able to identify and adopt a specific tone of voice and deliver it consistently across all content.
• Flexible approach and able to deal with rapidly changing priorities.
• Sense of humour.

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 18th Jan 2021 GMT (Europe/London)

Carers Support Merton

Carers Support Merton (CSM) is a well established and respected charity in the London Borough of Merton with an ambitious development programme of work to support promote and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers from the age of 5 years. CSM has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Skills Project Coordinator to join our friendly team on a fixed term basis of 12 months with possible extension subject to funding. 

The pandemic has spurred us on to embrace technology as an effective tool with which to deliver our services. It has made us all the more determined to bridge the divide between those Carers who rely on such technology for their daily interactions and those without access to the Internet, or indeed the skills to take advantage of it, and who are subsequently missing out on a wealth of knowledge, information and services as a result.

The project will train volunteer Digital Champions from the local community to provide Carers with one-to-one or small group support to develop basic digital skills to reduce isolation and increase access to information, advice and services.  Training will take place remotely initially, but as the COVID restrictions lift face to face at community venues or in Carers homes.  The project will also address access to equipment and connectivity through distributing equipment on a loan or a donated basis.

The post will include line management responsibility for one other part time post holder.

Carers Support Merton, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This includes a commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Digital Skills Project Coordinator

Hours: 27 hours per week (can be worked over 4 or 5 days and be worked flexibly mainly including core hours of 10am – 4pm but to include some early evenings and occasional weekends depending on service demand).  

Salary : £ 30,794.40 per annum pro rata ( Actual Salary:23,755.68)

The ideal candidate will be passionate about digital advancement and the benefits to Carers. 

It goes without saying you will have excellent digital skills and the ability and patience to build skills and confidence in others.  You will have a flexible and pro-active approach to work, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, both in person and remotely.  You will have experience of project and people management.  As this is a 12 month project in the first instance you will need to be able to ‘hit the ground’ running and make it a success and make a real difference to the lives of Carers.

We are currently home based due to COVID-19.  However, in the future the role will be based at our offices in Mitcham and will involve travelling independently around the borough delivering teaching sessions in community venues and Carers homes.  However, there would be the opportunity for continued homeworking for some of the working hours.  This role is NOT suitable for permanent fulltime remote working.

Closing Date:  Monday 1st February 2021 5pm

Interviews:  Week beginning 8th February 2021

Working remotely to start

Target Ovarian Cancer is the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious, growing and crucial organisation that is constantly working to improve early diagnosis, fund life-saving research and provide much-needed support to women.

The successful candidate will work directly with the Digital Fundraising Manager to ensure we're optimising all digital channels to drive a variety of fundraising campaigns, events and activities.

This is a new role and we're looking for someone who's dedicated towards delivering great digital fundraising activity. The ideal candidate will also bring new ideas, experience and excellent communications skills to support in developing our digital fundraising strategy across the organisation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the Content Lead for Fundraising pages on the Target Ovarian Cancer website, responsible for creating and/or editing and updating content (maintaining and optimising) and working with other digital team members to develop new website functions.
• Execute digital fundraising campaigns – deliver paid advertising on Facebook working closely with Fundraising colleagues to support delivery of their campaigns, as well as working alongside the Digital Communications Officer to ensure messages, reporting and content creation work together to provide a better experience for our supporters.
• Where required, develop content for and delivery of email broadcasts and provide training where needed to support fundraising best practice.
• Work across teams to ensure online and offline fundraising campaigns are integrated and digital channels are used effectively for retention and development of supporters.
• Monitor and report on digital fundraising campaigns.
• Proactively maintain excellent knowledge of digital fundraising practices and campaigns in the sector, including competitor analysis, to ensure you are able to strengthen the output of the team from experience and knowledge.
• Monitor digital fundraising trends, emerging audiences and competitor activity.

We'll be reviewing applications and inviting shortlisted candidates to interview on a rolling basis.

Applicants are advised to apply before the closing date of Sunday 7th February 2021 at 11.59pm.

In light of the current coronavirus situation, interviews will be conducted via video call until further notice.

To apply please send a CV and cover letter with the job in the subject line to Dave Phillips.