Location: Flexible - Homeworking or based in our London office or one of our regional offices with regular travel to the London office.

The Senior Digital Manager role provides opportunities to visit spectacular heritage sites, engage with English Heritage teams across departments, and build valuable knowledge and expertise of working on world-class digital interpretive content for the museums and heritage sector. The post-holder will also be a key member of the Learning and Interpretation Department, which aims to create inspiring, engaging and dynamic interpretation for people across England, ensuring the Stories of England remain relevant and engaging for generations to come.

You'll be line-managed by the Head of Learning and Interpretation and work closely with colleagues from every division within English Heritage, including Learning, Interpretation, Historians, Curators, Conservation, Gardens, Content Marketing, Social Media, Development and IT.

You will line manage a close-knit team of three Digital Content Editors and one Kickstart Digital Content Assistant.

The Senior Digital Manager leads English Heritage's Curatorial Digital Team. The team is responsible for digitally interpreting English Heritage's sites, collections, research and the work of our experts. Content is produced primarily for English Heritage's online estate, including website, apps, and multimedia channels, but the role also advises and, where appropriate, collaborates on elements of on-site digital interpretation.

The Senior Digital Manager develops and delivers the Curatorial Digital Content Strategy, identifying user needs, business priorities and key opportunities to ensure that content is designed in a user-centric manner that showcases the best that English Heritage has to offer and enhances the experience of our online and on site visitors.

We strive to be an inclusive employer and are always looking for people who reflect the diversity of the country today, to help us make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve. We continually look for new ways to promote the past in a way that is inclusive to all and that celebrates the cultural diversity of England's heritage.

From remote sites to inner city monuments, from regional teams to our Head Office, the diversity of our teams is critical to making sure our shared heritage is inclusive, exciting and accessible.

You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference.

By joining us, you'll enjoy the rewards of a great team environment in inspiring locations, helping to make our site a wonderful place to visit. You'll also be joining our charity, which through our 400+ historic monuments, buildings and sites, brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year. We offer a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, 25 days leave a year and free entry to all English Heritage properties for you, another adult and up to 6 children (under the age of 19).

Interviews will be held over Zoom on Thursday 18 November 2021. Due to the limited availability of the interview panel it may not be possible to make alternative arrangements.

Closing date: 07/11/2021 23:59:59

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

Who we are looking for:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Increase the awareness of learning opportunities

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

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

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

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

11. Promote stories of good news;

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

Key tasks

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is an exciting new role at Reaching Higher and has been designed to improve the quality of our marketing and communications and enhance the development of our media-focused youth project ‘Creatives’.

We are looking for a committed, empathetic, and passionate individual with some experience in digital content creation and social media platforms use, in addition to some experience in the youth work sector (both these aspects could be in a voluntary capacity).

The successful applicant will understand our values and culture as an organisation and will demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to Reaching Higher’s vision to empower young people to be leaders of their own lives.

Web and Digital Communications Manager

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROLE OUTLINE AND PURPOSE

The Social Media Manager is responsible for the overall development and management of Trussell Trust social channels and activity, in support of our organisational strategy. Responsible for collaborative content planning and creation, across organic and paid activity, this role will use social media to help develop and support our overall brand position, whilst supporting specific targeted campaigns and messaging. To do this, the Social Media Manager will work very closely with the Strategic Communications team in particular.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop, implement and manage a strengthened social media approach that supports our organisational strategy and plans, helping to influence and engage audiences in our ambition to end the need for food banks.

·Oversee all paid and organic output across multiple social channels (Including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin), ensuring campaigns and activity are planned, coherent, integrated and optimised between departments and with other channels.

· Work proactively to bring together public conversation, platform developments and team objectives across a broad range of areas (e.g strategic comms, policy, corporate partnerships and fundraising), to identify content opportunities and optimise timings.

· Develop compelling, channel appropriate content including copy, images, graphics and video and working with other in-house colleagues, agencies or freelancers where appropriate.

· Working proactively with the Strategic Communications team, respond to potential crises, and proactively manage community and reputational risk on social media, including community management processes and out of hours policies.

· Monitor performance and impact of social activity, working with appropriate analytics/listening tools and applying insight and learnings to future decision making

· Support colleagues from the Trussell Trust and wider food bank network with social media recommendations and best practice sharing. 

Job Title: Digital Media Account Manager

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 9am – 5:30pm Mon-Fri (flexible working, core hours 10am to 4.30pm)

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience)

Holiday: 25 days per annum + bank holidays

Healthcare: BUPA cover for employees and dependents 

Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire, (London Zone 9, Metropolitan Line) HP5 1PS. Optional 2 days per week remote working.

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Position Overview

Uprise Up is an award winning, digital agency; focused on supporting charities and socially positive organisations with great digital media. We get up in the morning to make a difference, question mediocrity and never settle.

We are looking for an Account Manager with experience planning and developing outstanding digital campaigns for charities.

This could be a driven Digital Marketing Manager with experience of working in-house for a charity with multiple stakeholders, or a digital agency Account Manager, with charity client experience.

This role will oversee multiple channels including programmatic display, paid social, SEO and paid search. Account Managers liaise internally with our media teams and report to key stakeholders within charities. They also have a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by large charities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding results. The successful applicant will enjoy contributing to that work, generating traffic that will make a tangible difference and analysing the data to find improvements. 

They will be essential to our tradition of building lasting relationships with our clients; and developing award winning campaigns.

Recent award wins have included: The Drum Europe: Best Use of Data, Non-Profit, the 2021 Drum Global: Best Buy Side Team and Third Sector Business Charity Awards: Marketing Partnership of the Year. 

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The Day-to-Day

The key areas of responsibility will include:

• Developing a deep and detailed understanding of clients, including their situation and goals.

• Providing strategic recommendations to support client goals.

• Digital media planning (Paid and Organic).

• Project managing slick delivery of effective campaigns.

• Driving campaigns with CRO (Conversion Rate Optimisation) as well as UX (User Experience).

• Analysing performance data and providing insight.

• Clear communications, so clients have a good understanding of our work and its impact against their goals and are comfortable working with us as a trusted partner.

• Seeking new ideas and innovations to push for continuous improvement.

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Requirements 

• Strong understanding of the charity sector, its needs and common audiences.

• Great digital media knowledge, including paid and organic channels.

• Extensive Google Analytics experience, with the ability to analyse the data and provide insights.

• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines, supporting multiple clients.

• Formidable project management.

• Fantastic communication.

• A passion to utilise digital media to make the world a better place.

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Our Values

• Champion heart-felt camaraderie

• Bravely grab the standard, and run

• Relentlessly pursue continuous improvement

• Lead the charge for effective, transparent data

• Make the world better

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Why work for Uprise Up?

• Flexible working

• Staff training

• Career progression

• Health insurance

• Subscription to Headspace

• Great working environment

• Staff away trips

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Apply

If you are interested, please get in touch with a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

No agencies please (without invitation).

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all applicants.

We are looking for a Senior Digital Marketing Officer to help to develop innovative digital marketing strategies and integrated digital marketing campaigns to drive conversions and build awareness and engagement of Raleigh International’s work. This will be an integral role in helping to develop an integrated approach to our communications and digital marketing.

The Senior Digital Marketing Officer works within the Marketing, Campaigns & Communications team to attract and mobilise young people to take action and join our global youth movement.

*For the full job description see our recruitment pack*

Key responsibilities.

• Working with the wider team to drive sign ups to our Action Not Excuses campaign, Expedition and Re:Green programmes
• Google AdWords and Google Grant management
• Google Analytics reporting and analysis
• Email marketing planning and implementation
• Website management and SEO

Skills and experience.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years’ experience creating and executing digital marketing strategies across all digital channels. Including but not limited to: search engine optimisation, PPC and affiliate marketing, email marketing, social media management and content development. Other experience:

• Analyse and report on marketing activity using Google Analytics
• Increasing lead conversion through digital activity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why work for Raleigh International?

• Hybrid/flexible working
• Role autonomy, you can have a big impact on the organisation
• 4 days volunteering leave per year
• Cycle to work scheme/season ticket loan
• Join the family! Raleigh International is a friendly, positive, and collaborative workplace.
• Work with a global movement of young people who are generating solutions to the world’s most important issues.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Raleigh International welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, and we are keen to ensure our teams reflect the diversity of the UK and the young people we work with. We are dedicated to greater diversity and inclusion within our own organisation and strive to provide equal opportunities to people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identifications and abilities.

We have a ‘fair recruitment and selection’ policy to help us ensure that our recruitment processes are conducted in a fair, non-discriminatory and legitimate manner. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help us deliver our exciting new strategy.

*For the full job description see our recruitment pack*

BACKGROUND

CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations, fighting poverty and inequality in 100 countries. It’s an exciting time to join CARE. Overall, the Confederation is moving towards a new vision of global influence and impact with a unified approach and interdependent way of working. CARE’s global program strategy drives a significantly step up our ambition to save and protect lives in emergencies and bring lasting change through our programs which focus on smart solutions and empowering women and girls. To resource our bold vision, we need to accelerate and strengthen external communications plans, and this role is key to this growth.

The main purpose of this role is to manage and develop the CARE International Secretariat’s digital channels, including the corporate website and social media accounts. The successful candidate will lead coordination and knowledge sharing across the organisation globally to build a thriving community of content and digital specialists in order to plan, co-create and curate global multimedia content, as aligned with the global calendar and overall communications strategy.

The ideal candidate is a tech savvy storyteller, on the front foot of new and emerging digital technologies and approaches.  With strong project management skills, and an emphasis on digital monitoring and evaluation, the role requires a combination of strategic thinking with hands-on implementation in fast-moving contexts, all while working collaboratively with a variety of departments and diverse global teams to support thriving digital and content communities of practice within CARE.

POSITION SUMMARY  - Key areas of responsibility but not limited to:

Global Digital Platform Management (approximately 50%)

• Manage CARE International Secretariat’s digital platforms including website, and social media using the latest cutting-edge tools and technologies to drive more innovative approaches
• Develop digital content that engages and inspires institutional and thought-leadership audiences, including by producing blogs and data visualisation assets for dissemination of global impact reports and analysis
• Manage social media dashboards and conduct performance analysis with a view to improving outreach and optimising content
• Alongside the Humanitarian Communications Coordinator, support the Head of Global Communications as required, and specifically on crisis communications.
• Develop and manage databases of graphic designers, multimedia producers and content agencies, and project manage when required.
• Assist with CARE International’s website redesign (ongoing) including coordinating content development  and acting as liaison between the agency and CARE staff

Global Digital Working Group Coordination (approximately 50%)

• Chair and facilitate global communities of practice relating to digital communications and multimedia content to provide leadership and coordination across the CARE Communications Working Group
• Support the development of digital content (short videos, infographics, and imagery) for regional and country offices
• Lead management and implementation of CARE International Global Content Fund for local storytelling with investing parties
• Build and deliver guidelines/training/tools and templates on digital/social media best practice for wider use by the CARE Confederation
• Working alongside the CI Humanitarian Communications Coordinator, report impact on a quarterly basis across the confederation
• Continually scanning the horizon for new opportunities in the digital space to share across relevant working groups
• Alongside the rest of the global communications team, act as a champion of CARE’s Global Communications Commitments to continue to promote diversity, inclusion and a decolonial approach to CARE’s external and internal communications practices

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

CI Secretariat staff, CARE International communications staff and communications colleagues in the wider CARE network.

External

Work with suppliers and consultants

Team

The Communications Coordinator reports to the CI Head of Global Communications and works closely with the Humanitarian Communications Coordinator.

Supervisory responsibilities

CI intern

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Academic degree or relevant diploma in digital communications, multimedia tools and techniques desired
• 3-5 years of experience in delivering digital communications including producing written and visual multimedia products and stories
• Solid understanding of communications principles and approaches and excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of HTML, and understanding of SEO and SEM principles.  Knowledge of Drupal a distinct advantage
• Competent in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, CANVA, video-editing software, digital content management systems and graphic design skills for social media
• Proven experience of monitoring content performance using analytics tools for press, social media and web and in ways that have improved performance and audience engagement
• Excellent command of the English language, knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic a distinct advantage

Desired

• Experience in digital communications and content production for an international relief or aid organization
• Strong knowledge of CARE's work or work of peer organization
• Project management experience
• Experience with tools and platforms for knowledge management such as Sharepoint, Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams

Work attributes:

• Proactive approach to work planning and prioritisation
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and team-working skills
• Experience of successfully influencing staff at all levels within an organisation
• Demonstrable interest in, and knowledge of, CARE's work, international development and humanitarian relief
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism

We are committed to preventing all unwanted behaviour at work.  This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse.  We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework.

CARE International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners.  CARE International reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.

By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE International requesting the information specified above.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We will seek at least two references, one of which must be your most recent employer. We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, child abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, you confirm your understanding and agreement of these checks.

Media and Research Officer (Part-Time - 3 days a week)

Central London • £26,000 - £29,000 per annum (Full Time Equivalent) + Benefits

About Us 

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. We are one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, and schools.

Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.

About You 

We are looking for a Media and Research Officer to join our friendly and welcoming team at the Microbiology Society, based in central London. The postholder will support the Society’s strategy by contributing proactively and reactively to media communications to maximise our impact. 

The role will develop knowledge of the research activities of members, acting as a conduit between their expertise and the media and other audiences. They will source and write content from exciting research activities within our membership and across our journals content to support our aim to advance understanding of microbiology and champion the contribution made by microbiology, our members, and their work in addressing global challenges. 

For more information, please visit our website.

Our generous benefits package includes;

• Flexible working hours, including hybrid working options
• Highly competitive salaries with annual cost of living increase
• 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
• Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks statutory maternity pay
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £50 contribution towards eye care

To Apply 

Please send in your CV and Cover Letter

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 27th October 2021​

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. 

This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources the Society can't acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join our forward-thinking charity and help achieve our exciting growth ambitions.  This is a new role, and we are looking for an energetic and inspiring individual to join our growing Digital team.

Digital Data Analyst
Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications
Location: Head Office in Milton Keynes with some remote working
Salary: Circa £24k per annum dependent on experience
Full Time: 35 hours per week

Job Purpose:

You will be an experienced Digital Data Analyst who will help support our data insight and analysis processes, ensuring that we have the insights we need to inform and optimise our digital products, activities, and strategy.

You will be an expert in using digital analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, Google Tag Manager), as well as analysing complex datasets and sharing clear insights, using dashboards, Power Point presentations, or other mediums.

Experienced in Digital Marketing channels and principles, you will provide reporting and analysis which will illustrate the full picture of our online marketing performance (e.g. social, search, email, website etc.), identifying trends and patterns and providing actionable insights to improve supporter acquisition and retention.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised and a strong communicator with an eye for detail.  Crucially, they should also have a high level of empathy for the cause.

Brain Tumour Research is an influential, game changing, intelligent and focused charity embracing its fantastic supporter base across the UK.  We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through our Centre Strategy and increasing the national investment in brain tumour research.

Closing Date: Sunday 29th October 

Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

We’re looking for a passionate and innovative Digital Communications Officer to join our team at Glaucoma UK. Over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma. Half of them don’t know they have it. That’s something we’re striving to change, and our communications team is at the forefront of this work. Reporting to our Head of Communications, this role will take the lead on all things digital from social media management to email marketing, website management and digital content production. We’re looking for a self-starter who can build upon the work we’ve started and identify opportunities for new digital journeys to meet our audience needs. 

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working within a busy Digital department during a time of exciting growth and investment. Reporting into a Senior Social Media Officer, you will gain hands on experience across the breadth and depth of organic social media, supporting internal teams in reaching and engaging with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s supporters and audiences. We are a friendly team, looking for a positive and ambitious person to join us.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Contribute to generating, editing, publishing, and sharing content that builds meaningful connections with our audience, communicates our key messages, and encourages people to get involved with our cause.
• Assist the management of content, keeping the team’s output calendar up to date, scheduling content in our social media management tool and importing assets to platforms.
• Support in the continued growth of our social media channels and audiences
• Review and report on key metrics using a social media management tool, helping to review performance and advise on future content and approaches to ensure team targets are met.
• Monitor interactions across ARUK’s key social media challenges, proactively engaging with supporters to ensure positive experience.
• Identify sharable third-party content which aligns with ARUK’s brand messaging.
• Assist with the creation of digital assets, such as videos and images, including engaging graphics to bring our brand and campaign messaging to life.
• Support teams across the organisation with their social media output; advising on best practice, sharing new content for their output, and assisting with monitoring of paid-for social posts.
• Monitor the latest social media trends, technologies, and successes to enable ARUK to maximise the value of its presence on all platforms.
• Be a confident and proficient communicator, able to develop an appropriate style to speak to our various audiences, including around complex or sensitive issues. Able to communicate sensitively on several issues in a timely manner.

What we are looking for:

• An approachable, enthusiastic, collaborative and can-do manner
• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent level of experience
• Excellent organisational skills, with ability to juggle numerous projects simultaneously
• Experience of using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and LinkedIn management tools.
• Experience of community management on social media.
• Experience using a social media management tool
• An approachable, enthusiastic, collaborative and can- do manner
• A creative and innovative approach.
• An enthusiasm for demonstrating the potential of social media.
• Ideas-driven, can-do attitude.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is 7 November 2021, with interviews likely to be held w/c 15 November 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. When applying, please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

To be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please review the vacancy information pack or visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Content and Media Manager

Central London • £35,000 per annum + Benefits

About Us 

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. We are one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.

About You 

We are looking for a Content and Media Manager to join our friendly and welcoming team at the Microbiology Society based in central London. The postholder will be responsible for developing innovative and creative content via videos, audio, blog, and other channels, and managing the Content and Media team.

The post-holder will deliver integrated digital communications – developing engaging and interactive, audience-focused content, particularly audio, video, animation, copy-writing, and infographics. They will work with members to ensure scientific content from a range of sources (including journals, events, and other research) is produced for wider dissemination to media, scientific and public audiences to support our aim to advance understanding of microbiology and champion the contribution made by microbiology, our members and their work in addressing global challenges. 

For more information, please visit our website.

Our generous benefits package includes;​

• Flexible working hours, including hybrid working options
• Highly competitive salaries with annual cost of living increase
• 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
• Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks statutory maternity pay
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £50 contribution towards eye care

To Apply 

Please send in your CV and Cover Letter

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 27th October 2021​

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. 

This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources the Society can't acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Are you a Communications & Digital whizz with a passion for making things happen? Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better is looking for an experienced individual with a proven track record of reaching and engaging with new and existing audiences. Become part of a small committed team, make your mark and really make a difference.

Overview:

You will be a key member of the Senior Management Team and will be able formulate and execute the charity’s Communications Plan with a particular emphasis on digital and social media.

The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, articulate and fast-working with the ability to successfully juggle multiple tasks. You must demonstrate the necessary skills to amplify Look Good Feel Better’s services and fundraising initiatives to a wide new audience helping he charity find new patients and supporters is a key objective.

This is an exciting role for someone who will be able to expand the team in line with the charity's growth and success into the future.

This is a remote role but you will be required to attend the Epsom, Surrey Head Office 2-3 days at the beginning of each month, as well as meetings throughout the UK as required.

Key Skills required:

• At least three years’ experience in a senior communications/digital role 
• A PR, digital agency or busy in-house communications background
• A hands-on approach alongside strong planning and prioritising skills. Dynamic and keen to be fully immersed in the organisation and its overall objectives
• Proven experience of increasing reach and engagement across the spectrum of communications channels
• Strong knowledge of paid social, SEO and Google ad grants
• Strong design skills with Experience of Microsoft Office, Trello, Adobe Premier Pro, Photoshop, Canva and analytics tools

Desirable skills which would be advantageous :

• Bringing previous knowledge of the charity sector would be an advantage
• Experience in video editing would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities:

• To devise and deliver the charity’s Communications Plan in line with the key objective of creating awareness of our services and driving people living with cancer to our Workshops (alongside external agency support)
• To develop and deliver the charity’s social media and online digital strategy; combining a data driven approach with a passion for multimedia content and storytelling. This role will be responsible for all day to day SM activity
• Action ongoing development and content on the charity’s website
• Ability to set KPIs and analyse results by creating effective measurement metrics
• Set up, plan and implement paid social and digital outreach, including optimisation and reporting
• Lead on design and messaging to a wide variety of audiences (alongside agency campaign activities)
• Help identify content that reaches new audiences and drives traffic to the charity’s website
• Work closely with Programme Services and Fundraising teams and action effective communications across all channels
• Provide support to the teams and be the main communications contact for any third party campaigns and activity
• Regularly update internal and external materials as and when required.

For more information please contact Sarah. (no agencies please)