Title: Social Media Officer 

Department: Development and Communications 

Location: London/ Washington (Remote homebased) 

Reporting to: Senior Director, Development and Communications 

Direct reports: None  

Budget responsibility: Not Applicable 

Classification: Standard 

ABOUT Relief International. 

Relief International (RI) is a leading nonprofit organization working in 16 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty. 

Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them. 

RI includes the four corporate members of the RI Alliance: RI-US, RI-UK, MRCA/RI-France and RI-Europe.  Under our alliance agreement, we operate as a single, shared management structure. 

RI is active in 16 countries around the world, including some of the most fragile: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen.  Often, RI is the only organization providing assistance to highly vulnerable communities.  

RI employs 7,000+ staff and auxiliary workers 

97% of staff are local nationals 

We only have some 90 ex-pat staff out of 7,000+ 

RI spent $150 million in 2019 on our programs 

Often, RI is the only organization providing assistance to highly vulnerable communities.  

RI invests in four broad program sectors:  Economic Opportunity, Education, Health, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.  We design our programs to incorporate The RI Way:  local participation, integrated programming, the development of civic skills, and complementary partnerships including with local NGOs, governments, and the private sector.  RI supports solutions that reinforce and improve upon existing in-country systems. Where such systems do not exist or are chronically underperforming, RI’s crisis response lays the foundation for long-term, sustainable change.  

Position Summary. 

We are looking for an experienced Social Media Officer to join our small and high performing Development & Communications team. You will develop and manage Relief International’ social media strategy, highlighting the organization’s global impact, and creating opportunities for fundraising engagement. You will create new content, and aggregate existing content for Relief International’s current social media channels; Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. You will be up to date on the latest effective engagement strategies on all social media platforms, and will be constantly looking for new opportunities for engagement. RI is committed to professional development and will ensure this post has regular access to training to stay at the forefront of this fast-moving area of fundraising growth. 

You will be excellent at spotting a story, and skilled at developing and editing the imagery to take that story to our audiences. You will be a skilled marketeer happy to get stuck in with the creation and implementation of comms content including video editing, photo development, and social media graphics, as well as contributing to the overall direction of Relief International’s communication campaigns as necessary. 

You will work closely with team colleagues, consultants and external agencies both in the UK and USA.  You will also liaise with RI colleagues globally, in differing roles from Country Directors to Communications Focal Points (CFP’s) and other program staff. Highly personable, you will be able to build relations with these colleagues who are in different time zones, from different cultures and who are working to a range of different priorities.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Development & Communications. It can be based in USA or UK and homebased, or with some days in the office in London or Washington DC each week, depending on COVID-19 restrictions. Some international travel to RI’s countries of operation to gather content may be required post COVID-19. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties. 

Social Media Strategy 

• Develop Relief International’s social media strategy, creating content and overseeing existing social media accounts (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram) with the goal of growing our presence and maximizing engagement. 

• Amplify organization’s impact and success stories by developing multi-media, digital content in collaboration with communications team members and consultants/vendors, including but not limited to videos, graphics, and interactive content. 

Tracking and Monitoring  

• Set KPIs for upward growth, monitor social media metrics, and analyze outcomes, periodically reporting to Senior Director. 

• Build a paid social media marketing campaign to assist in the amplification of key RI messaging with each stakeholder segment. 

• Advise on new social media channels to create, and develop plans for implementation as necessary. 

• Collaborate with development and communications team to build holistic social media programming. 

• Oversee institutional response to social media engagement. 

• Identify and report on local and global social trends to internal teams, and advises on potential opportunities or risks. 

• Update social media style guide and escalation policy, as well as other institutional documents as necessary. 

• Create and edit videos for website and social media. 

• Create social media assets – reels, stories as necessary. 

• Assists colleagues with social media best practices by providing tools, guidelines and trainings as needed.

Team Coordination  

• Coordinate with team members to maintain RI’s editorial calendar. 

• Provide crisis communication responses and recommendations when necessary. 

• Manage vendor relationships as needed. 

• Regularly pitch ideas for new content to senior members of the department. 

• Develop strong working relations with team members in the global office and in RI’s 17 countries of operation, and have regular contact about the work in each country. 

• Support other communications functions in the department as needed. 

• Other related tasks that may from time to time 

Safeguarding  

• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve. 

• Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure your job-related activity and practice is compliant with safeguarding standards. 

• Ensure that your behaviour inside and outside of work promotes the values outlined with RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies 

• Remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures.

Experience and skills required for the role. 

• BA in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations or related field or equivalent work experience. 

• Previous experience of donor focused communications, working for a nonprofit, media outlet, marketing or ad agency preferably in an international development context. 

• Experience managing organizational social networking accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) 

• Experience developing, implementing, and reporting on an organization’s social media strategy. 

• Strong writing skills for variety of different audiences. 

• Keen interest in and knowledge of international relief and development or related fields; prior experience working at an international organization strongly preferred. 

• A self-starter with demonstrated capacity for effective teamwork. 

• Excellent organizational abilities with strong skill managing multiple projects. 

• Strong communications skills working with diverse teams, located globally. 

• Outstanding written communication and editing skills. 

• Design and video editing experience using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects, preferred. 

• Email and website CMS experience (Wordpress) a plus 

• Experience with Google Analytics a pluse(/)478 

RI Values. 

Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:

We value: 

• Integrity 

• Adaptability

• Collaboration 

• Inclusivity

• Sustainability

Every day in the UK, 13 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth.

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.

We have a vacancy for a Campaigns Officer to support our work in saving babies’ lives, and ensuring the provision of excellent bereavement care after pregnancy or baby loss.

In this new and exciting role, you will help deliver impactful campaigns, which place reducing stillbirth and neonatal death firmly on national agendas and call for the provision of excellent bereavement care after pregnancy loss or the death of a baby.

You will be a great communicator with relevant experience including evidencing campaign impact, including reporting, monitoring and measuring outputs and impact plus experience of devising and creating compelling e-actions.

With excellent verbal and written communication skills including experience of drafting engaging digital campaign content, you will be able to build relationships with colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders working in a collaborative and inclusive way.

A high level of flexibility and proactivity is essential, together with the ability to work well across different teams and on your own initiative. You will have the skills to be able to absorb and understand complex issues and get them across in a clear and concise way.

You will therefore need to demonstrate a well-organised approach, be able to cope with demanding situations and meet tight deadlines

In addition to the above, you will understand and empathise with the needs of bereaved parents and have an excellent understanding of diversity issues.

We are Norfolk’s charity for people living with sight loss and visual impairment. Providing practical and emotional support at our hubs in Norwich, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth and in hospitals across Norfolk. Together with social and well-being activities for adults and children, young people and their families, daily living equipment, befriending services and specialist housing, we help those affected by sight loss to live life fully.

About the role

We are looking for a real team player who will work to integrate community fundraising and social media marketing into our volunteers and events teams. This is a time of change for the organisation and the ideal candidate will be someone who is not afraid to embrace and promote new challenges and new technology. This is a multi-tasking role and an ability to prioritise and organise a busy workload is essential. The two sides to the role (community fundraising & communications) are interlinked and there is an expectation to develop this in the role. A can-do attitude is more important to us than a long history of marketing experience, as on-going training and support will be provided.

Vision Norfolk (previously the Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind) is going through a period of organisational change, which means the successful candidate will have room for growth and development in this role.

The ideal candidate will have:

· Experience of forging partnerships with companies, clubs or groups, from prospect researching through to pitching

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to develop compelling partnership proposals

· A real passion for team working and collaboration to drive results

· Meticulous attention to detail and data management to drive a new supporter pipeline

· A real passion for working in public fundraising and delivering engaging and inspiring supporter experiences

· Have an excellent knowledge of the best content for different social platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube and a passion for emerging platforms and audiences

· DBS check required at Enhanced level

Please submit a covering letter (no longer than 2 x A4) along with your most recent CV. Please clearly address the points in the person specification with examples in your application.

Closing Date: 18th June 2022

Shortlisting w/c: 27th June 2022

Interviews: w/c: 4th July 2022

Description

Location: London, Edinburgh, or UK remote

Position Status: Full-time, Open terms

Salary: London: circa 35K, Edinburgh: circa 30K; depending on experience

Reporting to: Head of Media & Communications

Closing date:  May 17th. 

Please note that applications should include CV and a Cover Letter to be considered.

Candidates must hold independant right to work in the UK at the time of appointment.

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organisation powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In conflict, in disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps Europe has grown rapidly in terms of volume of activity and complexity. With offices in Edinburgh, London, The Hague, and Geneva, we now attract over £120m in income. The breadth and impact of our programmes makes Mercy Corps a unique and truly rewarding place to work. Our teams are proud of what we achieve in the field and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our passion and commitment.

The Team

The Senior Digital Content Officer will be part of Mercy Corps’ Resource Development (RD) team, advancing the organisation’s strategic goals and supporting our worldwide team by raising flexible funds, profile, and influence. The RD team encompasses several dozen dynamic professionals who possess a wide range of skills. We are gift officers, direct response fundraisers, web developers, marketers, and media relations strategists. We are database managers, digital specialists, strategic designers, storytellers, and teachers. Most of all, we are passionate about Mercy Corps’ mission and creating compelling, authentic experiences for current and future supporters.
 

The role

The Senior Digital Content Officer will support Mercy Corps Europe’s strategy and growth objectives by promoting compelling content across our digital channels, including our website, emails, and social media. In close collaboration with our Europe and Global teams, this role will identify storytelling and campaign opportunities that strengthen our relationship with current and future European supporters.

You will be stepping into a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. We need someone who is excited by change and new challenges, has deep experience in digital marketing, and is highly effective at working across teams to make an impact.

Essential Job Responsibilities

●Develop and deliver social content plans designed to deliver reach, awareness and engagement.

●Collaborate with Mercy Corps Europe colleagues to understand and stay informed of key digital audiences and their needs

●Develop compelling content to engage, cultivate and nurture Mercy Corps’ online communities.

●       Produce or edit social media content, including writing, copy editing, and designing graphics/videos using Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Premier pro.

●        As needed, collaborate with and lead creative teams in developing additional social content including evergreen concepts, templates, etc.

●Share digital content ideas through participation in editorial processes supporting our digital channels

●Improve coordination and editorial alignment between Europe and Global digital marketing through process improvement

●Lead integrated marketing campaign production and execution for European audiences, sharing potential concepts as well as leveraging concepts and creative generated by the Global team

●Assist with creating and maintaining landing pages, evergreen pages, and blog articles on our website

●Translate digital content, as needed, from American English to British English, to support UK audiences

●Analyse social and digital channels using insight tools to refine plans in real time, set KPIs and make recommendations for the adaptation of plans or future strategies.

●Identify new potential platforms and digital marketing channels to reach current and prospective European supporters

●Ensure UX consistency and brand guidelines are followed across all digital channels

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Head of Media & Communications (Europe); Managing Director, Digital Marketing (US)

Works Directly With: Mercy Corps Europe Fundraising, Policy and Advocacy, Programmes teams. Mercy Corps Global Managing Director Digital Marketing and Brand Marketing Director

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. 

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

●has a relevant degree, qualification, or expertise

●minimum 4 years of social media and digital marketing experience, including integrated campaign development and execution, content strategy, website content management, and email marketing

●has a deep understanding of the social media universe including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn, and demonstrated knowledge of emerging platforms

●is an excellent communicator and writer

●has experience making improvements to processes

●has ability to own the planning, development, and implementation of projects

●has computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, social listening platforms, and Google Analytics.

●has the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining the respect of team members

●is adept at working across teams and geographies

●has a strong understanding for cultural, political, and religious environments among staff and in the countries we work with

●be driven by a passion for international development, social justice, and ending global poverty

●work well under deadline pressure

●some evening and weekend work may be required

Success Factors

●Excellent organisational and time management skills

●Systematic, with a strong eye for detail

●Advocates for the needs of our digital audiences and user-first UX

●Can work quickly, accurately, and to deadlines

●Able to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships

●Strong team worker and communicator 

●Able to cope with changing priorities, often at short notice, and work well under pressure

●Proactive and solutions-based attitude

●High levels of motivation, professionalism, and resilience

●An exposure to and interest in international development issues is important, along with an empathy for MC's mission

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in the UK. Travel will be minimal. Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in an international posting or on a visit/TDY to an international posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

 As a safeguarding measure, Mercy Corps screens all potential US-Based employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.

Our screening process is designed to be transparent and completed in partnership with new Team Members. You will have the opportunity to disclose any prior convictions at the conclusion of the recruitment process before the check is initiated. We ask that you do not disclose any prior convictions in your application materials or during the recruitment process.

Uplift are currently looking for a Digital Content Producer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to help build an ambitious movement to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK.

About Us

Uplift is an organisation helping to move the UK towards a fossil fuel-free future. We strategically resource, connect and elevate ideas and voices to set in motion a just transition away from fossil fuel production that is commensurate with the scale of the climate crisis.

The Role

In this role, you will work with the campaigns team to develop and execute powerful digital campaign and communication strategies for transitioning away from oil and gas extraction. You will support a diverse network of organisations, constituencies and communities who are working towards shared goals. You will also help to tell stories that expose industry greenwashing and elevate the urgency of a just transition away from fossil fuel production.

Working closely with the Head of Campaigns and Communications on campaign direction and strategy, you will help us to define how we can best create maximum, sustainable impact. 

Core responsibilities will include:

• Producing a range of digital content for Uplift’s social media channels, self-directed or following a brief from the campaign team. This will include short and longer-form videos, animations and graphics for Uplift’s ongoing and future campaigns.

• Creating reactive content and messaging to respond to current events

• Adapting content for individual platforms and mediums

• Generating content ideas and coordinating outputs with the campaigns and comms team

• Developing, refining and/or maintaining distinct visual identifies across Uplift campaign brands and outputs

• Supporting the Uplift campaigns team with:

  • Distribution strategies and execution of digital output

  • Providing digital content production advice and support to partners, advocates and community groups working towards the same goals.

  • Analysing the performance of our digital output and making recommendations on how to improve 

  • Coordinating with consultants to develop additional content, including drafting briefs, providing feedback and maintaining regular communication

• Coordinating with the Uplift Research, Communications and Campaign teams on wider campaign strategy and tactics

• Monitoring best practice and innovations in digital content production among campaigning organisations and across social media platforms

• When needed, supporting the digital communications team in day-to-day management of the digital communication channels. 

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience in a similar or related role.

• A track record of creating and distributing effective digital content including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tiktok

• Excellent analytical skills and a demonstrable ability to analyse changing political and social contexts, with an eye towards creating easily digestible content quickly for social media

• Experience with graphic design, image and video editing, such as the Adobe creative suite or similar product

• Knowledge of best practices for content production across social media platforms

• Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards, a collaborative approach, and associated qualities needed to work in a dynamic organisation with an ambitious agenda

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including an ability to quickly build trust with partners and colleagues and address and resolve conflicts

• Experience shooting photo and videos at actions

• A strong commitment to Uplift’s mission and core values of equity and climate justice.

Application

Uplift values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates already eligible to work in the UK. 

Deadline: June 10th, 2022

Role: Digital Content Producer, Uplift
Location: UK
Status: Full-time (preferred) or 4 days/week; initial 1-year contract with high likelihood of renewal
Salary: £35,000-£44,000, depending on experience
Starting date: ASAP

About us

Overcoming MS (OMS) is the world's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity.

We share the evidence behind the OMS program focussing on the everyday practical things that people can do to improve their health and quality of life. This includes following a plant-based diet, supplementing with vitamin D, exercising and using stress management techniques.

We aim to inform, support and empower everyone affected by MS to lead a full and healthy life. We provide information, including webinars and the OMS podcast. Our OMS Circles are a supportive worldwide volunteer group network. We campaign and fund open access to research into how lifestyle influences MS.

About the role

As our Digital Engagement Manager, you will help to deliver our digital strategy using your keen knowledge and passion for all things relating to digital. By working closely with the Head of Digital you will gain invaluable experience by helping to manage, improve and contribute to our global presence within the MS community.

Digital is central to achieving our mission as well as providing further information, support and a sense of community to those following the OMS program. You will take ownership of various digital projects, driving growth, providing highly valuable information and nurturing our close-knit and highly engaged community.

In your role, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the OMS team, members of our OMS community and other stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and creative approach to our digital content.

Key Accountabilities

As Digital Engagement Manager, you will support the implementation of digital for the charity. You will be responsible for a variety of initiatives, campaigns and appeals across our digital channels and work alongside the Digital Content Manager. You will be able to advise and identify innovative digital solutions that meet both OMS and the Community’s needs.

Please download the key responsibilities and duties in the document attached to this role description.

This role is primarily home-based with occasional travel (potentially including Thame, London and other central locations).

Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days plus one day for your birthday and bank holidays

Pension scheme

Salary £29,000-32,000, depending on experience level.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please attach a covering letter, including answering the following questions:

1/ Why you are suitable for this role

2/ Your place of residence

3/ Your willingness to work in a largely remote role, mostly from home, as well as travelling to Thame, London and potentially other central locations for occasional meetings

4/ Your current salary

5/ Your notice period.

OMS is looking for an interim Digital Engagement Manager for an immediate start, while we recruit someone into the permanent role.

If you are keen to make a difference to our community by creating engaging and compelling content, which aligns to our strategy and goals.

About us

Overcoming MS (OMS) is the world's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity.

We share the evidence behind the OMS program focussing on the everyday practical things that people can do to improve their health and quality of life. This includes following a plant-based diet, supplementing with vitamin D, exercising and using stress management techniques.

We aim to inform, support and empower everyone affected by MS to lead a full and healthy life. We provide information, including webinars and the OMS podcast. Our OMS Circles are a supportive worldwide volunteer group network. We campaign and fund open access to research into how lifestyle influences MS.

About the role

In your role, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the OMS team, members of our OMS community and other stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and creative approach to our digital content. If you have experience of successfully managing digital projects, we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Accountabilities

As Digital Engagement Manager, you will support the implementation of digital for the charity. You will be responsible for a variety of initiatives, campaigns and appeals across our digital channels and work alongside the Digital Content Manager. You will be able to advise and identify innovative digital solutions that meet both OMS and the Community’s needs. The areas you will work in will include:

1. Digital Projects

2. Digital Engagement

3. Digital Content support

Experience

● Proven experience in creating engaging online communications via email and on the web

● Previous experience of using a website content management system (CMS) and an email tool (MailChimp or similar).

● Experience of creating reports and using analytical software such as Google Analytics (desired)

● Proven experience of leading and managing digital projects

Skills and Knowledge

● Strong organisational skills – ability to run a range of simultaneous digital projects.

● Used to working at pace and prioritising a number of different tasks.

● Strong understanding of digital metrics.

● Excellent written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.

● Ability to champion and use the lived experience of people on the OMS Program

● Computer literate and confident learning new programs and software.

● Excellent technical skills in using/navigating/supporting websites and social media channels.

● Strong eye for design.

Personality Traits

● A thorough approach to work and an eye for detail.

● Positive and upbeat energy.

● Highly creative.

● Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.

● Highly self-motivated and determined.

● Able to work independently and as part of a team.

● Creative problem-solver.

● Empathetic and understanding nature.

This interim role is primarily home-based with occasional travel to Thame and London. We are also recruiting for a permanent role.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please attach a covering letter, including answering the following questions:

1/ Why you are suitable for this role (please include the digital channels you have previously managed, which CMS you have previously used)

2/ Your place of residence

3/ Your willingness to work in a mostly remote role with occasional travel

4/ Your

5/ Your earliest possible start date

6/ Whether you would also like to be considered for the permanent role with the same scope.

We have an incredible opportunity for an experienced Digital Communications Manager to work for a rapidly growing pioneering, European Science, Environmental and Animal Welfare organisation.

Working with the Communications Manager, you will engage scientists, policymakers and food industry leaders across Europe through the use of digital platforms including website, e-newsletters and social media. You will also:

• Develop and deliver a digital engagement strategy to increase advocacy and support
• Manage and drive engagement with social media channels, website, newsletter, etc to develop impactful and engaging content
• Use analytics tool to monitor and report on the effectiveness of digital engagement strategies
• Manage paid social medial and other digital advertising campaigns

Our client is looking for a Digital Communications Manager who has digital communications experience including producing content for social media. You will also have:

• Exceptional written communication skills
• Creativity, resourcefulness, and problem-solving ability
• An eye for good design
• Ability to spot and act on communication opportunities and risk

Prospectus is thrilled to be supporting Cruse Bereavement Support in their search for a Digital Engagement Manager who will be responsible for the management and continuous improvement of their digital product portfolio. That includes the website, online self-assessment tool, academic journal, intranet and website for young people.

Cruse Bereavement Support is the leading and largest grief charity in the UK. They have been providing bereavement support for over 60 years and are constantly looking at new and improved ways they can reach and support more people, in a way that is right for them.

The main responsibilities for this role include working with the Communications Manager to create compelling and engaging online content, generate insights from the data and use that to make informed decisions, and optimize user journeys and experience for all their audiences: bereaved people, supporters, volunteers and professionals.

To be successful as a Digital Engagement Lead, you will have experience managing digital products, able to work to tight deadlines and engage with various stakeholders, and have a good understanding on CMS and fundraising platforms. You will be motivated to improve lives for the better and the ability to explain tech information to non-technical colleagues.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further.

A great remote-working part time role. Make a positive & lasting difference to the lives of street connected children in Kolkata, India by joining our team in the UK as Social Media Digital Marketing Manager. This is a home-based position, with the hours/activity (equivalent to 1 to 1.5 days) spread across the week.

About The Hope Foundation for Street Children (HOPE UK)

The objective of HOPE UK is to raise awareness about, and funds for, street connected children and slum communities living in Kolkata, India.  HOPE provide them with vital support through projects which are delivered directly by The Hope Kolkata Foundation.  HOPE have been active in the UK for fifteen years, and in the last five years alone has sent close to £1 million to India. HOPE UK also currently has 560 street connected children in Kolkata whose education and general healthcare needs are sponsored by UK donors.  

Providing the children in HOPE’s care with protection, healthcare, counselling and education helps them enter into adulthood equipped with the tools and support they need to fulfil their potential and live healthy and happy lives with better opportunities for their future.  HOPE UK is a non-denominational, non-political humanitarian organisation. 

HOPE’s vision is of “a world where it should never hurt to be a child" 

The Role

Are you passionate about social media with lots of creative ideas? We’re looking for an experienced Social Media Digital Marketing Manager to diversify and grow our UK supporter base. You will be responsible for our content digital marketing strategy with the aim of driving and increasing supporter engagement. Working remotely, you will be part of a team of 3 here in the UK, reporting to the Fundraising & Events Manager and collaborating with SM colleagues in India and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively creating captivating and impactful content to support fundraising and advocacy objectives, and to help broaden HOPE UK’s online presence and brand awareness as above.
• To optimise and increase engagement across social media platforms by identifying relevant opportunities to engage online with influencers, patrons and ambassadors, third parties, and key UK supporters in order to raise awareness of HOPE’s activities and programmes in Kolkata.
• Scheduling and sharing content provided by HOPE Kolkata, HOPE UK’s Fundraising Manager, and third-party supporters, and adapting this content to create engaging posts across HOPE UK’s platforms.
• Monitoring and managing HOPE UK’s social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and a new LinkedIn account) and responding/engaging with comments/tags as needed. The role requires the flexibility to be able to regularly monitor all channels.
• Managing HOPE UK’s social media calendar and overseeing content to ensure a consistent tone across all channels.
• Ensuring compliance with law [website] copyright and data protection.

Experience and Skills

• Experience working in a Social Media role within the charity sector, preferably an international children’s charity
• Experience of successfully increasing supporter engagement online and analysing the results.

• A sound understanding of SEO, web traffic metrics, analytics, and keyword search.
• Knowledge of various social media channels and understanding of the granularity of audiences.
• Experience of using a range of multi-media tools (e.g., InDesign) to create engaging content to support fundraising campaigns, increase brand awareness, and help drive donations.  
• Knowledge of maximising sponsored campaigns and creating targeted posts (notably LinkedIn).
• A sound knowledge of English (written and verbal).
• An aptitude to work both independently and as part of a small team who all work remotely. 
• Great communication and networking skills and ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• The ability to think both creatively and strategically.
• Knowledge of WooCommerce (to update the website’s blog with adapted social media content).

If you have the relevant skills and experience, coupled with a real passion for the work we do, we would love to hear from you.  Interested? Upload your CV and a supporting statement (as an attachment) telling us why you want to work for HOPE UK, how you meet our criteria and what you can bring to the role.  Please note we will not consider any applications without a detailed supporting statement.

Application deadline: Sunday 12th June 2022 

First interviews: week commencing Monday 13th June 2022 over Zoom

Please note, we are a small team and only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Talent Set are excited to be working with Barnardo’s to find their new Social Media Officer.

Barnardo's offers a flexible work environment with both fully remote and Hybrid working options in London avaialable.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Social Media Officer who will be part of Barnardo's Digital Content & Engagement team. The purpose of this role is to support the creation, commissioning, publishing, and distribution of marketing content across Barnardo’s organic social media channels.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Plan, create and deliver effective Social Media content plans, considering the channel-specific requirements, our business objectives, and audiences.
• Write, edit and track all organic social media content, working with colleagues to ensure full comms integration and consistent tone of voice.
• Engage with our audiences on social media channels ensuring best-practice community management
• Engage micro-influencers on social media and deliver regular influencer campaigns.
• Track and report on the effectiveness of social media content and digital engagement campaigns, as well as optimising for ongoing improvement.

If you’d like to find out more or be considered for this position, please apply with your CV as soon as possible. Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

Along with Barnardo’s we are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Please note any third party CVs submitted to Barnardo’s will be redirected to The Talent Set for review.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our growing  Advocacy and Government Relations team as an Campaigns & Advocacy Officer to support and implement an effective programme of advocacy work across the UK, with a focus on Cats Protection’s public facing advocacy campaigns and advocacy related issues within communities across the country. You will join us working 35 Hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £33,884.72 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Although this role is remote, please note there will be an expectation of regular visits to Cats Protection's National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, on the edge of Ashdown Forest. This is a remote location and public transport is limited, a driving license is essential for this role. There will also be travel to other areas of the country (covered under expenses) for events, team meetings and away days.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021 we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

The Advocacy & Government Relations team leads for the charity on influencing decision makers and those whose policies, practices and decisions affect cat welfare across the UK. The team works to influence legislators, professional organisations and corporates. The team’s work has included publishing ‘The Time is Meow: A cat welfare action plan for Westminster’ following the 2019 election, launching a “Purrfect Landlords” campaign to encourage landlords to allow cats and calling for compulsory microchipping of cats across the UK. The team has run digital campaigns as part of its strategy for a number of years but is now looking to increase capacity and build a stronger level of engagement with our campaigners.

Responsibilities of our Campaigns & Advocacy Officer:

As our Campaigns & Advocacy Officer, you’ll be focusing on Cats Protection’s public facing advocacy campaigns. You will work to deliver effective public facing campaigns at a national and local level focussed on the advocacy teams core objectives. You will be creating and implementing effective campaign plans as well as producing campaign content for a variety of different mediums. This will involve a mixture of digital campaigning, and also leading on advocacy issues within local communities, by engaging with stakeholders and key decision makers. You will also be responsible for working with the Media, Web, Publications, Digital and Income Generation teams.

What we’re looking for in our Campaigns & Advocacy Officer:

• A strong understanding of the political landscape and experience of campaigning, advocacy, public affairs or influencing work
• Experience of working with volunteers/public supporters or campaigners
• Experience of digital campaigning and a strong understanding of how to motivate supporters/campaigners
• Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
• Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context
• An organised individual with good written, oral and great people skills

What we can offer you:

• Salary of up to £33,884.72 per annum plus excellent benefits
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year
• Life assurance scheme as well as a range of health benefits, including private health care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and much more

Join us as our Campaigns & Advocacy Officer and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note applications which are received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 1st June 2022. Virtual interview date: W/C 6th June

Please note, should we receive a large amount of applications for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date. Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Communications Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join our small but busy and highly respected communications team. You will be responsible for  Clinks’ social media presence, planning and coordinating e-communications and website content and providing support to Clinks’ staff in the writing and production of publications. You will ensure accuracy and consistency across our communications channels and play an important role in ensuring voluntary sector organisations working in criminal justice have access to up to date knowledge of developments in the criminal justice system and Clinks’ support. You will support the Communications Manager to implement Clinks’ communications strategy to develop Clinks’ profile and support the achievement of our strategic objectives.

This is an exciting role for the right person to work in a small but dynamic organisation, within a fast paced external environment, and where you will learn a lot from voluntary organisations working in criminal justice.

About Clinks

Thousands of voluntary organisations support people in the criminal justice system. They provide vital support to people serving their sentence in prison, in the community and people returning to the community after prison.

Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Our vision is of a vibrant, independent and resilient voluntary sector that enables people to transform their lives.

Over the last couple of years these organisations have demonstrated strength, adaptability and resilience in the face of the damage and harm inflicted by Covid-19 on people in contact with the criminal justice system and the organisations that support them, combined with large scale changes in the criminal justice policy and operating environment. We are now at a critical moment to address longstanding, systemic problems facing the criminal justice system and the people within it. We are committed to working with the sector and the government to build a post pandemic future with a fairer criminal justice system that utilises the vast expertise and diversity of voluntary organisations, treating them as equal partners. A future where organisations not only survive but thrive.

Clinks is an equal opportunities employer committed to increasing diversity and actively working towards becoming anti-racist. Applicants from racially minoritised communities, those that have a disability or who are from a less privileged background, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Individuals with direct experience of the criminal justice system and/or with protected characteristics are actively encouraged to apply. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Clinks' recruitment policy is that there is no requirement to disclose any convictions when applying for this role.

Benefits

Clinks is an ethical employer offering an excellent benefits package, including competitive salary rates, a 6% employers company pension contribution and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We offer a monthly wellbeing day off to support healthy mental wellbeing and operate a flexible working approach to support work/life balance. We also provide internal coaching pairs, an employee assistance programme and employee resource groups to enhance inclusion.

How to apply for the job

Please see the job description, application form and equalities monitoring form on the Clinks website. The equalities monitoring data is anonymised and data is received separately from the rest of the application.

The deadline for applications is9am Monday 6 June 2022

Interviews are expected to take place on 24th June. If you are unable to attend on this date please inform us in your application. We will endeavour to accommodate shortlisted candidates' availability where possible.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Unfortunately, we are unable to notify non-shortlisted applicants. If you do not hear from us by the interview date, please assume that you were unsuccessful on this occasion and thank you for your interesting in working for Clinks.

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST  
   
You will be joining our fantastic Communications Team who keeps the charity thriving by promoting Women’s Aid’s messaging and mission to inform women how to get support, educate the public, influence decision-makers and bring about a world in which women and children are safe. 

This post holder for this role will work across the whole Communication Team, providing administrative and operational support.

We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy, and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processes to improve upon efficiency.

The post holder will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and will need a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work.  
   
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  
   
1. Communications 

1. To monitor the Press inbox and messages to the wider Communications Team, triaging requests for Media colleagues and taking responsibility for responding to certain internal and external stakeholder groups, maintaining a professional approach at all times.

1. Support the team with data processing and filing of content such as domestic abuse survivors’ stories. 

1. To handle logistics around diary coordination across the team and throughout the organisation. 

1. To provide additional support at peak times of year such as our Winter Conference and International Women’s Day. 

1. To assist with the organisation of events as required.  
   

2. Information management

1. To collate departmental performance data for communications activities and campaigns.

1. To assist with the administration of communications activities such as digital mailings and event administration when required.

1. To carry out a range of information gathering activities as required, including online research.

1. Ensure that data processing is in accordance with GDPR compliance. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Communications Assistant

EXPERIENCE  
  Essential:

• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Experience of working within a team and individually to achieve success.
• Experience of external stakeholder management. 

Desirable:

• Experience working in a charity environment. 
• Experience of working in a communications or press office. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Essential:

• Excellent computer skills and experience using a wide range of computer packages, including Microsoft packages. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face-to-face and in writing.
• Ability to carry out thorough research to keep up-to-date with communications opportunities.
• Demonstrable initiative and determination.

• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload.
• Ability to manage up, effectively. 

KNOWLEDGE  
  Essential:

• Knowledge and understanding of Feminism.
• Understanding of domestic abuse and the issues relating including the impacts on women and children.
• Understanding of the role of Women’s Aid.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and compliance. 
  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS  
  Essential:

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid;
• Commitment to anti-racism and anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. 
• Willingness to travel and work occasional unsocial hours as required. 
• To be flexible within the broad remit of the post. 

SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Terms of appointment:  

Offer of employment subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS assessment

at Standard level and Satisfactory Pre Employment Health Questionnaire and references.

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.  This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts).  During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months.

Salary:  £23,577.00 (On an incremental scale guided by the Women’s Aid scale points 25 - 28) + benefits.  Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month.  Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.

Working hours: The standard working hours for this post are 37 hours per week; benefits include a generous annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.

Support and supervision: Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development.  We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan.  

Pension: Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3-month interim probationary review.  

Annual Leave: Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached.  In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees.

Other leave: Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances.

Period of notice: One week, increasing to 1 month after your probationary period has been completed.  

Union: You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.

Asylum and Immigration Act 1996:  To comply with this Act, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list, most commonly a British Passport.

Additional information is available on request.