An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sported team as our Marketing Coordinator. Sported passionately believes in the role of sport to transform the lives of young people. Particularly, those living in deprived areas. We have been highly influential in building the credibility and effectiveness of sport for change and have the UK’s largest network of grass roots clubsWe are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven team player with excellent organisational and communications skills, ready to take on this new UK wide role at our London office.

You will be responsible for leading, shaping and delivering Sported’s external communications activities. In this varied role, you will work across the different functions of the organisation and with our UK field team. Your main responsibilities will focus on providing social media, marketing and brand support to promote the charity’s work and to support interactions with members and volunteers.

The ultimate measure of success in this role is supporting key stakeholders produce consistent, effective material which conveys our key messages, plus using social media to increase awareness of our activity and the impact we have.

We are looking for a Marketing Officer to join us for a 6-month FTC.

The main purpose of this role will be the development and delivery of integrated marketing and communications plans that support organisational and campaign priorities.

The Marketing Officer will work collaboratively with fundraising and campaign teams to ensure integrated marketing and campaign plans that engage new and existing supporters. Building the Friends of the Earth brand, increasing awareness, consideration and relevance with audiences.

We are looking for someone with experience of working on integrated digital/offline marketing campaigns, successful above and below the line marketing campaigns and commissioning creative content. Understanding of how to apply audience insight from research and how to meet audience growth targets is also required.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2020 (23:59)

For more information please visit our website.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Digital Marketing Coordinator

You will join our client as a Digital Marketing Coordinator where you will assist in the day to day running of the Marketing and Communications Department, with the purpose of undertaking various digital marketing and administrative tasks across its insurance, risk management and training activities.

You will take accountability for reviewing and producing content for the companies’ websites, digital marketing campaigns and the management of social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.)

Digital Marketing Coordinator Responsibilities:

- Proactively review, edit, create and publish content for our clients digital channels, including overseeing and coordinating the redevelopment of company websites, and updating and managing content using the in-house CMS.
- Ensure that all content published is compliant, accurate, up to date, meets style guidelines and, above all, relevant, engaging and accessible to our various target audiences.
- Be accountable for optimising, analysing and reporting on web and social media activity as well as growing the online community and raising the awareness and profile of our client.
- Coordinate and own the digital elements of planned marketing campaigns.
- Deal effectively with feedback and enquiries received through social media.

Digital Marketing Coordinator Requirements:

- Holding a relevant degree or equivalent qualification or vocational experience in a similar role.
- Experience of using web content management systems to create and publish web content.
- Experience in email campaign execution is essential.
- Use of social media management platforms, such as Hootsuite and Sprout Social.
- Experience in writing online content and / or managing social media accounts.
- A passion for marketing alongside the ambition, drive and ability to deliver ideas.

Our client are an equal opportunities employer. They encourage applications whatever your background – be it educational background, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

No external recruitment agencies please.

About Our Client:

Our client is a mutual insurance company founded in 1865 and run by experienced veterinary surgeons on behalf of the veterinary profession. A Member is not just a customer and they work hard to uphold their personal and practice reputation.

They provide professional indemnity insurance to the practice profession and insure against the effects of claims of negligence. They help thier Members develop through advice and guidance, publications and training.

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 8XZ

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Salary: £22,000 to £26,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Benefits: 25 days holidays per annum. Pension: Non-contributory individual pension. Probationary period: Any offer made by the Society is subject to a three-month probationary period. Eligibility to work in the UK: Successful applicants are responsible for producing proof of entitlement to work in the UK. Regulated Company: The Society is regulated with the FCA and PRA and therefore we will be undertaking a DBS and a credit check prior to your employment.

Closing Date: 21 February 2020

You may have experience of the following: Digital Marketing Coordinator, Online Marketing, Email Marketing Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Administrator, Marketing Executive, Marketing Co-ordinator, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Associate, Digital Marketing Executive, etc.

Ref: 91838

Looking to work in one of the top university communities in the world? Then come join us at an 145-year-old institution working to make sure 30,000 students from around the world have the best experience possible. The main tasks within this role are to upkeep and update current website content, create and publish new content and style and help develop the website for a better user experience. The post holder will be responsible for training others to manage the content with their sections on the sure, supporting offline events and campaigns with online content and promotion and ensuring pages follow out templates and are engaging, accessible and on brand.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of writing and editing copy for a variety of online channels and to a range of audiences
• Experience using Google Analytics and Content Management Systems
• Intermediate knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation
• An Understanding of CSS/HTML/Javascript/Jquery
• Ability and willingness to support colleagues and be a hard working team player

KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers multiple opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits such as weekly yoga and spin classes, free fruit and soft drinks, travel and computer loans and much more.

Application Process

If this is you, please download and complete an application form and equal opportunities monitoring form from our website and follow the application instructions.

Applications close: 1st March 2020

Interview date: 10th March

Please do not send CVs as these will not be considered.

Please DO NOT send in PDF applications.

At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavour to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU

• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one

• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union

Direct Marketing Executive – Digital

You will join our client as a Direct Marketing Executive. You will lead on a variety of campaigns in the areas of Acquisition, Development and Retention. You will also work across a range of channels including digital and direct mail.

Direct Marketing Executive Responsibilities:

- Work with the Senior Direct Marketing Executive – Digital to lead the Individual Giving team on Digital Fundraising initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work closely with other team members, digital agencies and with the Digital & Communications team on a range of projects, including paid search, social media marketing and digital donor journeys. You will sit in the budget holding team, and therefore be responsible for maximising income and managing expenditure and other KPIs on your activities.
- To work closely with overseas and digital teams as well as external agencies to deliver a range of offline direct mail and online campaigns to generate net income.
- Manage retention activities aiming at increase supporters loyalty, including a series of impact emails and thanking communications for Concern supporters.
- Work closely with the Data team to review direct marketing & digital campaigns creating recommendations for maximising income for future campaigns.
- Work with the Individual Giving Team to implement the Emergency fundraising strategy and play a key part in Concern’s emergency fundraising response.

Direct Marketing Executive Requirements:

- Experience working and developing skills across a range of fundraising channels, including digital.
- Knowledge of international development and humanitarian.
- Full project management cycle experience.
- Professional work experience in a fundraising or digital marketing environment.
- Degree or equivalent qualification (i.e. marketing or fundraising qualifications).
- Knowledge of digital marketing principles, techniques & channels (email and PPC, other channels such as social and SEO desirable).
- Experience on using digital marketing tools (e-mail marketing platform – Dotdigital or equivalent, Google Adwords, Google Analytics).

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

About Our Client

Our client is an international humanitarian organisation that specialises in tackling hunger with the most vulnerable people in the world’s poorest places. They combine their expertise with local knowledge to help individuals and communities develop their own lasting solutions. In tackling hunger, they help people transform their lives.

They are seeking to recruit a new Direct Marketing Executive - Digital with digital fundraising or marketing experience to join an innovative, analytical and strategic Individual Giving fundraising team.

The Individual Giving team brings in 70% of the voluntary income, and is vital in raising both unrestricted and emergency funds – our client is a member of the DEC.

Brand recognition of our cleint  in Northern Ireland is strong, compared to a busier marketplace of International Development charities in England, Scotland and Wales. This gives the post holder the exciting opportunity to use a diverse number of channels and to interact with a variety of Individual Giving audiences.

Location: Battersea, London

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £28,454 - £31,449 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Direct Marketing Executive, Direct Marketing Executive, Marketing Executive, Direct Marketing, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Direct Marketing Assistant, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Marketing Coordinator, Direct Marketing Coordinator, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Executive, CRM, Marketing Analyst, Marketing Analysis, Charity, Charities, Not For Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 91538

Communications Manager
Cardiff, UK

About Us

United Purpose is a movement of people and organisations that strive to end poverty and inequality across the globe. We are a leader in community-led development and grassroots innovation and for over 40 years we have worked with frontline activists, community organisations and individuals to support people to gain control over their own lives.

We are now looking for a Communications Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £27,000 - £31,000 DOE
- Pension (6% contribution)
- 25 days’ holiday plus three day Christmas shutdown
- Support the success of worthy causes for two charity brands

If you have experience of managing social media and website content, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of our internal and external communications and help raise the profile of our dynamic charity.

We want the public to share our vision of a world where justice, dignity and respect prevail for all - that’s where you come in, using your skill set to ensure the future recognition of our brand.

So, if you want to ensure that our 500+ colleagues feel that they are part of one global, united organisation, while making a real change around the world, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Communications Manager, you will focus on developing and delivering our communications strategy, increasing brand recognition and raising our profile.

You will oversee all communications, both internal and external, producing an array of marketing materials, fundraising collateral and publications.

Your role will also involve:

- Raising our profile within the international development sector and across the UK and Wales
- Approving content for all social channels
- Overseeing website content, ensuring that all content is on brand
- Implementing a new internal communications plan
- Sourcing, writing, commissioning and editing case studies and leadership staff blogs
- Producing monthly video updates for all staff

About You

To join us as a Communications Manager, you will need:

- Strong experience of managing social media and website content
- The proven ability to shape and deliver a communications strategy in an ambitious organisation
- The proven ability to develop relationships with journalists and secure media coverage
- The ability to provide effective leadership, advice and guidance to all levels of staff
- Enthusiasm to support our income-generating strategies and an entrepreneurial, go-getting mindset

Ideally, you will have knowledge and an understanding of international development, but this is not essential. Knowledge of the communications and political context of Wales would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Communications and Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Brand Development Manager, Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, Social Media Marketing Manager, or Digital Marketing Manager.

The closing date for this role is the 28th February 2020.

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

So, if you’re looking to take on a rewarding contract as a Communications Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Digital Communications & Events Manager – 21 hours a week

Reporting to the Head of Communications and External Affairs in this exciting, newly created role, you will be central to positioning Reall as thought leaders and the ‘go to’ organisation for affordable housing in Africa and Asia to increase income, influence and impact.

We’re looking for a strategically minded, technically able, dynamic person to significantly raise our profile and showcase our pioneering work to key investors, decision makers and sector thought leaders.

We are poised to make a huge breakthrough in our sector - we need your passion, skills and drive to really deliver on our potential as disrupters and innovators on our external platforms including social, our website and prominent participation at key events.

We need a skilled manager that will drive a social media programme with sector thought leaders, investors, partners and media partners to create and share relevant content and test innovative approaches that allow us to stand out in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

The manager will put together robust processes that allow us to horizon scan strategically important events to get our experts and brand in front of important decision makers and formalise and embed a process and manage our participation from initiation to completion.

Reall are poised to make a huge step change in our external profile. This is an exciting role. It will suit someone who is hungry to make their mark and make a difference.

This role will be based in Coventry, with the possibility of occasional international travel. You will be working 21 hours per week and we are open to flexible working patterns which may suit freelancers or parents, subject to the objectives of the role being met. We are a small team of 35 who achieve big things, in a fast paced, very friendly and fun office.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital

• Manage the development and implementation of Reall’s digital strategy to position us as an innovative and attractive organisation to potential funders and investors
• Lead and grow Reall’s social media operation, using insight and expertise to devise a programme of compelling content that draws in strategic audiences, creates engagement and presents Reall positively for funding
• Take responsibility for the development and management of the Reall website, making improvements to its functionality, maximising its potential and monitoring its performance
• Lead our digital copy writing, including SEO and proactively sourcing digital outlets for our stories

Event

• Identify and shape Reall’s presence and high-level participation in strategically important sector events, conferences and awards. Ensuring Reall is front of mind for event organisers in terms of inviting Reall to speak, or participate in panels
• Project managing our participation in key sector and investor events and contribute to the development and implementation of Reall’s overall event and awards plans, ensuring the programme of events is meeting awareness and fundraising needs
• Project manage a portfolio of events and lead project teams to ensure that all participants are clear in their roles while driving the project forwards. Aspects included dealing with suppliers, planning and logistics, processing invoices, ensuring staff attendees are well briefed

Person Specification

Experience: At least three years' experience in a digital communications role with experience of creating content and managing websites, SEO and the organisational skills to run events.

Key Competencies

Essential

• Strong copywriting and verbal communication skills
• A strategic mindset with excellent execution
• Best practise understanding of the digital landscape
• Good working knowledge of web analytics, SEO, Wordpress and Adwords
• Strong organisation and project management skills to manage events

Desirable

• Experience using Photoshop, in-design and Adobe Creative Cloud to help create content for the website and social platforms

Personal Qualities:

• Great communicator
• Works well under pressure and enjoys a fast-moving environment
• Innovative and entrepreneurial
• Able to work with minimal supervision, use initiative and drive results
• Able to prioritise own workload and to see a task through from start to finish
• Culturally sensitive

Our Values:

Reall is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and clients with whom Reall engages. Reall expects all staff to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which will include criminal records for all roles and finance checks for Exec appointments.

How to apply:

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

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Closing date for this role is Friday 21st of February, 2020. 

Closing date: Thursday 5th March 2020 at 11.30 pm

Interview dates: Friday 13th March 2020 in Sheffield

We’re looking for experienced and creative communicator to support the development and delivery of high- quality internal communications to inspire and engage colleagues as we develop our internal culture to deliver Shelter’s ambitious new strategy.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

Internal communications is a critical function within Shelter. As well as 1,300 staff in multiple sites across England and Scotland, we have over 1,000 volunteers in our network of shops. So, it’s vital that we develop and maintain effective internal communications to ensure everyone is fully informed about our strategic direction and achievements. Our vision is to support staff to help more people by continuously improving the way the engage, communicate and share information with each other across the organisation.

About the Role

Whilst you’ll work across the full channel mix, your particular focus will be on digital communications and our intranet. Building relationships with staff and volunteers across Shelter, you’ll generate engaging content and increase use through training and advocacy for our digital channels. You’ll co-ordinate plans to ensure the timely, effective two-way flow of information to bring our strategic priorities alive and embed them across the organisation. You’ll help to develop strategies and deliver projects that make internal communications integral to the success of the organisation.

About you

You’ll be a concise and persuasive writer and editor, just as comfortable creating great content as coaching others to produce their own. You'll have a proactive approach, quick to anticipate opportunities, identify and mitigate against risks as well as inspiring trust and respect from a wide range of stakeholders. Swiftly developing a good understanding of Shelter’s work and challenges we face you’ll use this to shape communications strategies, plans and materials. You’ll have exceptional organisational skills and play close attention to detail.  You’ll display a real enthusiasm for the power of internal communications at all times.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

MAF UK are looking for a full-time Marketing Officer to help us showcase the story of our transformational work, bringing help, hope, and healing to those most in need.

If you are:

• Looking to be part of an organisation which is making a big difference in some of the world’s poorest communities
• Have a passion for generating new support in a creative way with excellent marketing skills
• A detail person, who enjoys handling complex and competing priorities
• A team player, with an enthusiasm for events

We would like to hear from you!

To excel in this role, you will possess proven experience in marketing and new supporter acquisition along with some events experience.  You will be creative and a strong communicator, with experience of producing a range of marketing materials to raise awareness and generate new support.  Calm under pressure, a great team player in a complex matrix team and able to keep multiple balls in the air, your organisational skills will stand you in great stead.

You will be responsible for coordinating the delivery and development of new and existing marketing and acquisition methods, products, and platforms, with a focus on print, digital, and events. You will recruit and provide support for a UK wide event volunteer team and assist with logistics and delivery of events.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian.  Additional information is available on request.

Benefits: The salary for this role is from £27,500 per annum. MAF UK provides a non-contributory pension scheme for staff of 10% salary on joining, 22 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays and an additional paid leave allowance for Christmas to New Year office closure.

Location: Folkestone, Kent

Closing date: Monday, 9th March 2020

Interview date: Tuesday 17th March

Local people’s experience of health and social care services is the most important driver of change for Healthwatch City of London. Experience-led improvement is our priority outcome and the Engagement and Communication Coordinator role is key to helping us achieve this.

Healthwatch City of London (HWCoL) are looking for an Engagement and Communications Coordinator to lead on the development and implementation of our new engagement strategy.  Having recently taken over the contract we are now mobilising this brand-new organisation.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about public involvement and has the drive and enthusiasm to make connections with our local communities and stakeholders giving them the voice they deserve. Public engagement and strengthening our networks to make sure the City voice is heard are our top priorities.

Ideally, you will have had previous experience in working within a Healthwatch, health and social care, local government or the charity sector. Working closely with the General Manager, Chair and Board of Trustees you will be a self-starter who can work independently and is highly motivated to deliver a successful programme of work. You will be ICT literate (MS Office, email) and confident using social media platforms along with managing content for the website.

For a Job Description and Further information please contact Gail Beer, Chair 

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th February

Interview Date Friday 6th March

Location: Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1

Closing date: 09:00 Monday 24 February 2020
Interviews: Thursday 5 March 2020

In this role you’ll support a busy team to produce and maintain high-quality digital content across an exciting portfolio of websites serving charities and the voluntary sector. Working across a range of formats and platforms, you’ll handle support requests from across the organisation to help us keep our websites up-to-date and running smoothly.

Working as part of a collaborative and innovative team of digital content, development and data specialists, you’ll edit, update and publish content to help us meet user needs, organisational goals and digital best practice, ensuring our high standards are consistently applied.

You’ll help users get the most from NCVO’s websites by responding to queries and troubleshooting website issues for internal and external customers. You’ll also support our work to evaluate and continuously improve our content, participating in our content design process and assisting with our programme of user research.

With strong writing and editing skills and excellent attention to detail, you’ll have experience of using websites and content management systems to update and publish content. You’ll have an up-to-date grasp of digital technologies, preferably with a working knowledge of HTML and CSS, and be able to quickly learn new tools and troubleshoot technical issues.

A proactive team player with a strong interest in digital communications and technology, you’ll enjoy working with others to achieve shared goals and will be keen to develop your editorial and technical skills as you support our programme of digital work.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector.  We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented in NCVO. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

About NCVO

Each day, millions of people make a difference to the causes they believe in through voluntary organisations and volunteering.

This thriving voluntary sector and volunteer movement are essential for a better society – especially in times of challenge and change.

That’s why, inspired and empowered by our 14,000 members, NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We do this by connecting, representing and supporting voluntary organisations, from the smallest community groups to the largest charities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern building, overlooking Regent’s canal. 

Communications plays a key role supporting our work using the law to protect people and the planet. This role will help build and deliver communications strategies to help ClientEarth achieve its programmatic goals.

Role requirements

The Strategic Communications Officer will use the full suite of communications tools to help change behaviour and influence decision makers. They will act as a trusted advisor on communications issues to colleagues internally and help drive communications in several high profile areas of our work.

They will also work closely with the media, delivering powerful messages that further our aims and protecting and enhancing ClientEarth's reputation.

Further Information

ClientEarth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that ClientEarth will only be able to employ those who have the legal right to work in the country where this post is based.

With interest in climate action at an all-time high, we’re looking for a new Communications Coordinator to join our small but impactful team supporting community-led change in Oxfordshire.

We’re looking for an energetic, organised and resourceful Communications Coordinator to manage our newsletters and social media channels, and support communications across our growing network of community action groups in Oxfordshire. The network collaborates to build an Oxfordshire with resilient and empowered communities, so that people and planet can thrive within ecological limits.

You’ll have experience managing impactful social media accounts, writing newsletters and website copy, organising and running events and trainings and an ability to lead your own work and collaborate well in a team. You will be passionate about the environment, tackling social inequality and building a more equal and sustainable society. 

We’re a small, dedicated team, motivated by our belief in the power of well-connected community-led action. We work flexibly, trying to bring people together to find skillful solutions, and trying to respond quickly to take opportunities that others might miss. We’d love you to  be the kind of person who’s happy giving things a go and learning from their mistakes, and is comfortable drawing on the skills and resources available around them.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you.

This role is part-time. We are looking for someone who can work between 2 and 3 days a week to help us meet the growing interest in our work. The exact hours will be agreed depending on the candidate’s desired working hours in the role and how that fits with organisational needs. Exact days and hours worked over the week are negotiable with the Lead Coordinator. You must be willing to work evenings and weekends where required as a number of the meetings and events we support occur at these times. The role will generally be based out of our office in Makespace Oxford, but with some flexibility to work from home by agreement with the Lead Coordinator.

Find out more about CAG Oxfordshire on our website. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us and we’ll be happy to respond via email or arrange a phone conversation if you’d prefer.

Closing date: 9 am Monday 2nd March 2020

Interview dates:  9 am to 8 pm on 12th March at Makespace Oxford

Job Description

The Head of Communications and Marketing will develop and deliver a Communications and   Marketing strategy that: delivers highly effective marketing campaigns for shows and events;   promotes the Coronation Hall as a venue for hire; champions the Coronation Hall as a social   enterprise with charitable status and a community hub; delivers excellent communications to   customer groups including audiences, artists/performers, volunteers and members; develops   new audiences across Cumbria and the Lake District and; drives tickets sales, hires and other sources of revenue.

Main Responsibilities and duties:

•Set and manage budgets and work towards income generation targets agreed with the Director.

•Develop and have oversight of a strategy which addresses the communications, marketing, public and customer relations needs of the Coronation Hall and all its functions.

•Plan and implement marketing campaigns for all shows/events at the Coronation Hall including working closely with local producers, festival organisers and hirers of the hall to deliver a package of marketing support to promote their event at the Coronation Hall.

•Be responsible for the design, production and distribution of all marketing material assets for the Coro, to include the season brochures and other associated leaflets, posters and other materials both digital and print.

•Develop, maintain and grow a paid membership scheme that offers an exciting and attractive opportunity for loyal customers to engage with and contribute to the Coronation Hall and manage all communications with the membership.

•Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to develop a regular newsletter for volunteers and establish systems for maintaining effective communication with volunteers year-round.

•Be responsible for the design, production and distribution of newsletters and direct mail outs to the Coronation Hall’s various customer groups liaising with colleagues to develop content.

•Have oversight of the development of a new Coronation Hall website and responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and development of the website ensuring that it is constantly evolving, is up to date with relevant, engaging content and is user friendly to a wide range of audiences.

•Manage and grow social media as a key element of the communications and marketing strategy that is effective in actively engaging audiences and driving sales.

•Lead on the development of a database of image and video content for use across all outlets and platforms.

•Guard and champion the Coronation Hall brand at all times, ensure it is maintained across all production and establish it as a brand that is widely recognised and valued.

•Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, act as a primary press contact for the Coronation Hall and proactively drive press coverage locally, regionally and nationally.

•Have oversight of the Coronation Hall Box Office including management responsibility of Box Office staff.

•Work closely with the Head of Programming to grow audience numbers, increase diversity within the audience and drive growth within new demographics which will be identified through regular surveying and analysis of the box office data.

•Report to the board directly on strategy development, performance and financial issues.

•Undertake other tasks as agreed with the director. 

To apply

For further details, to download a recruitment pack and apply, please follow the link to our wesbite.

Closing date: Monday 24th February

Interviews:     Monday 2nd March