Digital Officer Jobs in Charing Cross, Greater London
About Age UK London
Age UK London is a charity that campaigns for an age-friendly London. We campaign for specific changes to improve the lives of older Londoners and ensure that their experiences, needs and contributions are heard and taken into account by decision makers.
We do this in three ways:
· Core campaigns, through which we will secure specific, sustainable changes to the policies and practices of decision makers to improve the lives of older Londoners.
· Shaping the agenda, by ensuring that the experiences, needs and contributions of older Londoners are heard by decision makers and form part of the public discourse on the future of London.
· Supporting the London network of local Age UKs. An age-friendly city relies on both campaigning and direct service provision, so we support the network of local Age UKs in London who deliver vital front-line services.
Since becoming a charity focused solely on campaigning in 2019, Age UK London has adopted and implemented a new strategy. We have agreed campaign priorities; successfully changed policy at a London-wide and borough level; and adapted our finance, HR and IT systems to better support a campaigning charity.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for a candidate to cover our CEO’s maternity leave from the end of May 2024 until the middle of February 2025 to oversee the continued delivery of the charity's current strategy. This includes securing policy changes in our current campaign priority areas of digital inclusion, public toilet provision and poverty amongst older Londoners; supporting the development of new campaigns; and establishing systems to increase our financial sustainability.
To apply please submit a CV and a covering letter of no more than two sides outlining your interest in and suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About UKCF
At UK Community Foundations (UKCF), we put inclusivity at the forefront of all we do, we put relationships first and we are ambitious for our members and the communities they serve.
Everyone should have the opportunity to have a fulfilling life and to feel they belong. This can’t be mandated by government, or done to people, only with them. Change needs to be driven by people who understand the local situation and our support makes this possible.
UKCF is a national network of community foundations based all over the UK. Community foundations connect philanthropic people with local causes that matter to them. They are charitable organisations focused on supporting a defined geographical area by leveraging funds to support community needs and local organisations making a difference. As well as supporting our members, at UKCF we explore social challenges, we provide national funding and we work with those who have the solutions to improve lives.
Benefits of working at UKCF include 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, up to two days paid leave for volunteer days, season ticket loans available, enhanced pension and a flexible working plan. As a disability confident employer, we welcome applications irrespective of your age, disability or impairment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex or sexual orientation.
About the role
Come and join our small but brilliant Membership and Learning team. We have an ambitious strategy to strengthen the network through growing a culture of continuous learning, improving member insight and developing targeted learning.
We’re looking for someone who can support the team to develop, co-create, train and deliver inclusive and exciting learning that encourages creativity, curiosity and critical thinking in the areas of philanthropy and grant making. Your role will be diverse and a blend of project work, event management and administration. You will be involved in organising conferences, meetings, hosting webinars, managing specific areas of work and building relationships.
Our members vary from very small teams with two or three staff to well established very well resourced foundations. The Membership and Learning team are the contact point for all CFs: answering members’ enquiries, championing best practice and raising standards.
Working closely with other teams including Communications, Business Development and Programmes, the Membership and Learning team has an oversight of all UKCF activity relating to our members. Therefore the ability to listen, problem solve and engage others is critical. Take a look at the full job description for more information about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £53,968 per annum, rising to £56,809 after 12 months in London. £49,940 per annum, rising to £52,781 after 12 months outside of London.
Hours: Full-time. Applications for four-day contracts are welcome.
Contract: Permanent.
Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
Closing date: Tuesday 22 April.
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 23 April.
Interviews: 29 and 30 April.
About the role
We are the largest membership body for voluntary organisations in England. The needs of communities are diverse and ever-changing. This means the role charities play, and what they need, constantly evolve.
We hold a wealth of data. We need our data to become meaningful insight that helps tell the story of our members and the sector. Both to aid internal strategic decision making and to influence external audiences.
The insight lead will be integral to realising this ambition ‒ combining our analytical and sector research with our internal data. They will establish NCVO’s Insight Hub which will house the highest quality data and insight, and be respected and valued by external stakeholders.
We’re already revered for our Almanac and other research projects, which the insight lead will further expand. They will also develop the strategy, review our research programme, and embed a culture of using insights across the organisation.
This is a dual role. The insight lead will act as a champion for the voice of the customer internally – ensuring business decisions and strategic priorities are based on insight, and that we’re collecting and managing data in the most compliant way.
They will also take a strong external leadership approach ‒ looking for partners, technologies, AI solutions and funding opportunities so we can strengthen what we know about the sector, and how we report and share information. They will review our existing approach to research and harness opportunities from our unique perspective.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
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 with us. We welcome submissions from people from all backgrounds and identities.
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.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please email us.
About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.
As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.
We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.
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 office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days (pro rata for part-time staff)
- the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
- enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off-site
- monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
- monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities
- the opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme.
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building overlooking Regent’s Canal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK's impactful External Affairs Team are currently offering a 12 month Fixed Term Contract for an External Affairs Support Officer.
In this role, you'll support the delivery of our highly effective campaigns and public affairs activities which positively change the lives of older people. This is the perfect opportunity to develop a career in campaigning or public affairs, offering you varied experience and exposure to public and parliamentary campaigning, as well as supporting our Network of local Age UKs to campaign locally.
As External Affairs Support Officer, you'll provide efficient administrative support to the External Affairs team, assist with logistical planning and event organisation, keep track of relevant parliamentary activity; whilst preparing engaging communications relating to our campaigns and public affairs work for a range of audiences.
With an astute attention to detail, you'll be able to prioritise your workload, critically listen and confidently communicate both verbally and in written form; as well as having a sincere interest in politics and/or campaigning for change.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office once a week and more often if needed, to support events or campaign activity.
Closing date for applications - Friday 5th April
There will be an initial task for shortlisted applicants - 11th/12th April
Must haves:
- Confident written and verbal communication skills. You are comfortable writing for a range of audiences and tailoring style and content appropriately.
- Experience of organising or supporting events.
- An ability to provide appropriate attention to detail.
- An empathetic and sensitive approach to working with people sharing their personal experiences.
- Interest in politics and/or campaigning for change.
- Good organisational and planning skills, along with an ability to prioritise workload and competing demands.
Great to haves:
- Understanding of the voluntary sector.
- Broad understanding of the issues facing older people.
- Knowledge of the political process.
- Experience of using a range of digital tools.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Role description, March 2024
Salary: £47,388 - £51,255, plus benefits.Annual inflationary pay award pending (decided 25 March 24)
Reports to: Director of Communications and Marketing
Direct reports: One (Digital Marketing Manager)
Role Summary
This role will play a crucial role in coordinating delivery of Alcohol Change UK’s flagship Dry January® campaign and ensuring that other campaigns throughout the year (Sober Spring, Alcohol Awareness Week and more) connect with audiences across the UK and internationally. Working closely with external agencies and the Director of Communications and Marketing, you will be part of driving significant growth in the number of people taking part in our campaigns and increasing the profile of our work.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Project Management of the Dry January® campaign
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In collaboration with the Director of Communications and Marketing, play a leading role in developing our ambitious strategy to grow our Dry January® campaign
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Project manage delivery of the campaign, enabling wider members of the Communications and Marketing team to play their part
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Act as a key point of contact at Alcohol Change UK with an external agency, ensuring excellent lines of communication and coordination through the campaign planning process, delivery and evaluation
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Be committed to insights gathering and evaluation, taking learnings from previous years, testing new approaches to grow our impact and monitoring our success
Delivery of campaigns through the year
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Bring strategic thinking to an annual campaigns plan, creating clear opportunities for audiences to engage with our work and explore their relationships with alcohol
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Support the continued development of Sober Spring (March-June) and Alcohol Awareness Week (July) as key moments to develop new audiences
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With the Director of Communications and Marketing, explore new opportunities for significant national ‘Partnership Campaigns’ in our Culture Shift strategic strand
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Explore audience journeys between all our campaigns, working closely with Communications Team and Engagement Team colleagues – particularly on digital and online platforms
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Guide members of your team to deliver Marketing and Digital Communications (including social media) plans throughout the year, which support our wider strategic plan
Financial Planning and Budget Management
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Managing/overseeing the Dry January® budget, and other campaign spending throughout the year, in consultation with the Director of Marketing and Communications
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Develop and maintain income and expenditure tracking and evaluation systems
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Work closely with agencies and suppliers to agree spend, monitor invoicing
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Maintain good communication with our Fundraising Department
Line Management
You will have direct line management for the Digital Marketing Manager (who in turn manages our Digital Communications Officer) and will be responsible for:
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Agreeing objectives and work plans
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Managing workload and performance through regular one-to-one line management discussions
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Planning and implementing personal development programmes in all relevant skills
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Undertaking annual performance reviews
Other
You will also be expected to:
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Work closely with colleagues across the charity to support their work and to act as ‘one team’
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Contribute actively and positively to charity-wide strategies
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Continually develop your knowledge of alcohol harm and solutions to it
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Act as a positive ambassador for Alcohol Change UK at all times
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Know, embrace and actively uphold the values of Alcohol Change UK at all times
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Work flexible hours as necessary to meet the needs of the charity, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be earnt for any work required outside of normal working hours
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Media Defence is a charity that helps journalists defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and bloggers who are under legal threat by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve the regulatory environment for media freedom, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes, support individual journalists facing legal action by covering their lawyers' fees, and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law. Media Defence was set up in 2008 and has established itself as a leader in the field.
Role Summary
The Grants Officer plays a key role at Media Defence, administering the grants that Media Defence makes to partner organisations, helping assess grant applications, and helping with communications via social media and through other channels.
As Grants Officer, you will also manage and administer Media Defence’s financial grants and non-financial support to journalists facing legal action and identify new potential grantees.
You will be flexible and creative, have exceptional communication skills and a good understanding of the realities faced by lawyers and journalists operating in various regions of the world, including under repressive regimes.
Main Responsibilities
Grants Management:
- Manage Media Defence’s grant support work
- Manage Media Defence’s block grant and individual emergency defence grant application processes, including assessment of applications and project proposals, proposal development, preparation of final recommendation for approval by Board and others
- Manage grant award process, including contracting, setting of KPIs and reporting requirements
- Monitoring of awarded grants, including tracking developments in litigation, assessment of partner/grantee reports and grant compliance; financial oversight of grants and grant budgets; provision of additional support as may be required by grantees
- Ensure smooth running of Media Defence’s grant making and administration of Media Defence’s grants database
- Act as lead contact in relationships with grantees throughout the process
Other:
- Undertake and support partner / grant assessment /evaluations and country mapping visits as may be required
- Support the work of the Development cluster by providing material for news stories and accurate information for knowledge management
- Assist Media Defence's team members in ensuring data related to Media Defence's block and individual grants is provided in a timely manner for use in grant/case reporting, communications material, funding applications and reports
- Support the Finance and Operations Director with periodic review and update of grantee terms and conditions
- Monitor the situation of press freedom with outreach to individuals and organisations where appropriate
- Act as one of the primary conduits between Media Defence and networks of NGOs in the sector
- Represent Media Defence at external events and meetings
- Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience of working for a ‘not for profit’ and in a human rights environment
- Strong proven project management skills and experience of delivering successful projects
- Proven experience of grant making administration and the process of grant making
- Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information quickly and effectively
- Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
- Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a small team, supporting other colleagues, and with a strong commitment to learning and improvement
- Excellent written and spoken English, good editorial skills and the ability to communicate with diverse communities
- Experience of working with, and relating to, a diverse range of people and a pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, as well as with partners
- Proven track record of an organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience with databases
Desirable
- Good working knowledge (spoken and written) of Arabic, French, Russian or Spanish would be an advantage
- Experience working in the media law sector
- Legal training or experience of working hands on in a legal environment and the management of legal documentation
Benefits
- Pension: Contributory pension scheme (employer matched contribution up to max. 8%)
- Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Week off for Christmas and New Year
- Opportunity to carry over five days into the following annual leave year
- Days’ start/finish time is flexible
- Third Friday of the month off
- On joining Media Defence, all employees are automatically able to access professional support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured Limited and through a digital health app, Peppy
- We offer an enhanced maternity and paternity leave package
- We provide a range of training and development tools to offer support our employees to improve or develop skills and knowledge for the benefit of both the individual and the organisation
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic HE organisation to find them a CRM Communications Officer on an interim basis for a 1-2 months with a start ASAP.
The role is an exciting opportunity to join on during exciting time for the university. This candidate will be someone that has good understanding and knowledge of CRM processes and has a working knowledge of the customer journey.
Key responsibilities include:
- Create, plan and deliver a calendar of engaging communications for the targeted audience, ensuring there is a positive measurable impact on student recruitment activity.
- Take ownership of particular projects, involving the student journey – this could be across student marketing, digital, brand.
- Ensure alignment of the organisations key messaging and the appropriate marketing campaign
- Support on delivery of multi-channel communications campaigns for student recruitment events.
- Develop content and digital asset requirements for email communications and online conversion activities.
- Carry out segmentation and marketing lead management.
- Working closely with the CRM lead, ensure the integrity of data on the CRM system and report on this data.
- Liaise with stakeholders and the marketing department to develop strong relationships and good content ideas for future digital communications.
Person specification:
- Have a strong understanding of digital communications and strong use of a CRM system
- Excellent grammar and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills and an ability to work to deadlines
- Previous working knowledge of CRM processes, including segmentation
- Experience of working with style guides and tone of voice guidelines
- A strong understanding of the principles of adapting communications to different audiences
What's on offer:
This role is offering a competitive day rate with a look to start this position ASAP. They offer a flexible working pattern, ideally attending their North London office 2-3 days a week. The post holder must have the right to work in the UK.
To 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 each and every application.
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.
Media Officer
Position: Media Officer
Location: London office-based, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 15th April 2024
Benefits: Pension; up to 26 days holidays (plus an additional two days at Christmas for office closure); training and development opportunities; contribution to further studies and study leave allowance
We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants are required to submit a current CV and cover letter.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director of Engagement, the Media Officer is a key member of the organisation’s Engagement department (comprising the Marketing team and Publishing team). The post-holder is responsible for creating relevant and impactful media and content to support the promotion of and engagement with key activities.
This content includes but is not limited to video, animation and podcasts and the Media Officer should be able to recommend and deliver the right solution/s to support the targets and objectives. The Media Officer will help drive engagement across the organisation’s communication channels and raise the organisation’s profile and reputation through impactful content and messaging. You will devise creative solutions to bring key products and services ‘to life’ and champion the organisation’s mission and values internally and externally.
Key responsibilities include:
- Produce media and content to support marketing activity, campaigns and projects, including video, animation, podcasts
- Identify new opportunities for media and content, primarily in consultation with Marketing and Publishing teams
- Develop a network of contacts as sources for new content
- Prepare and disseminate press releases and other TOPRA news/updates
- Manage press and PR enquiries
- Monitor external activity (including competitor) and incorporate best practice
- Support engagement activity and monitor its performance across TOPRA channels, including:
- Social media
- Regulatory Rapporteur (online journal)
- Online communities
- TOPRA App
- Provide additional support to Marketing and Publishing teams where necessary
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic about the organisation and its mission and you will have a good understanding of the role of media and content along with strong communication skills.
- You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Be solution-focused and open to new approaches to achieve objectives
- Have a strong sense of project ownership and accountability
- Have a positive and can-do attitude
- Be able to thrive under pressure
- Have plenty of initiative and out-of-the box thinking
- Be confident in face-to-face situations with customers and stakeholders, e.g. at conferences and exhibitions
- A minimum of one year’s experience in marketing/communications or related field
- Educated to degree level, ideally in marketing/communications or related field
- Have a good working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite (particularly Premiere Pro) or similar
About the organisation:
The employer is a not-for-profit association with stunning offices near Canary Wharf in London. With a strong membership in over 60 countries, drawn from the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, and support services, they support regulatory professionals to deliver better, safer healthcare for patients. They offer an extensive range of regulatory affairs education and professional development, both for members and the wider regulatory community, in human medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, medical devices and veterinary sectors.
They are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
If you feel you have the necessary skills for this role, then apply today! Please apply with an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability!
Other roles you may have experience in could include Content Manager, Communications, Content, Communications and Content, Digital Communications, Marketing, Communications Manager, Communications and Content Manager, Digital Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Media Officer.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join Positive East as our new Fundraising Officer. This is a key and varied role that sits within the charity’s busy Fundraising Team. You will report directly to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager.
You will be responsible for identifying potential new sources of grant funding from charitable trusts and foundations and steward a portfolio of small grants funders. You will also lead on the development of smaller grant proposals and reports, contributing to the wider ambitions of the fundraising team and providing support when needed to achieve annual targets.
As part of this role, you will also lead on the development and the day-to-day management of our social media presence and digital communications and explore new ways to engage audiences as well as with our individual donors.
Benefits include 6% pension contribution & option of some remote working.
To apply, please click the apply button to be taken to our website, where you can download our application forms.
Closing date: 5pm on 24 April 2024.
Positive East welcomes applications from people living with HIV and from groups and communities disproportionately impacted by HIV.
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As the Chief Operating Officer at Quo Vadis Trust, you will play a pivotal role in leading the organisation through a transformative phase of growth and change.
Reporting directly to the CEO and spearheading the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for enhancing QVT's operating model across key functions, including Finance, People and Culture, Operations, Supported Accommodation and Care services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Press and Communications Officer
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £32,000 per annum, plus benefits
Location: Work from home anywhere in the UK. You must provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Frequent travel into London to attend events will be expected and compensated.
Background
At In2scienceUK our mission is to promote social mobility and build brighter futures for those pursuing science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of STEM professionals to support young people from less advantaged backgrounds to progress to degrees and careers in STEM.
We are looking for a creative, strategic and ambitious Press and Communications Officer to secure media coverage that will help to ensure our message reaches a broad audience. This opportunity would be ideal for you if you are looking to use your story-telling skills and talent for crafting copy, your understanding of the media, and your strategic thinking to get media attention and build relationships with key journalists and influencers to positively influence the lives of hundreds of young people benefiting from our programmes.
We want to hear from people who can passionately represent the interests of the diverse young people that we serve. We are not asking for particular qualifications. We don’t care what school you went to or what your parents do for work. We care about your character, your skills and potential. If you can turn strategic aims into impactful programmes and can see yourself making an impact in our organisation, we want to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
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Bring your flair for storytelling to In2scienceUK’s communications, bringing our work to life and demonstrating the impact and value of what we do to all of our audiences.
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Work with the Communications and Marketing Manager to devise strategies for securing impactful media coverage of In2scienceUK’s work, and help plan communications output accordingly.
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Develop and implement strategies to build our brand presence in key industry sectors, including working with and securing coverage in industry media/trade publications to support our fundraising objectives.
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Identify, create and respond to high-quality media opportunities, both internally and externally, to deliver positive coverage, maximise our activities, and build our presence in line with our strategic objectives.
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Identify opportunities to promote In2scienceUK’s work at key sector events, attending relevant events to represent our work as well as collaborating and supporting internal teams to plan and deliver impactful events.
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Cultivate and maintain a strong network of media contacts, building effective relationships with journalists, publishers, podcasters, influencers, thought leaders and experts to build In2scienceUK’s profile as a “go-to” organisation.
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Building and maintaining relationships with alumni and participants to promote success stories and identify speaking/press opportunities.
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Lead on developing a range of PR materials including press releases, blogs, advertorials, interview briefs, social media posts and newsletters to effectively communicate our mission to a wide range of audiences.
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Work with communications & data teams to identify trends and opportunities for further press outreach with the aim of reaching the right audiences to grow our following in the UK.
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Work with the communications and marketing manager to coordinate media and communications work across our organisation, as well as stepping in and helping out where needed.
Person Specification
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Proven experience of generating media coverage by working with UK-wide, local and regional media, as well as trade press, ideally in a charity sector organisation.
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Demonstrated understanding of how to craft and pitch stories to appeal to a variety of media outlets.
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Experience of planning, executing and monitoring media plans.
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Experience of working with colleagues from across an organisation to identify case studies and opportunities to develop compelling stories and impactful media coverage.
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Exceptionally strong writing skills, with a passion for telling compelling stories, and crafting messages in compelling ways for various audiences, balancing impact, simplicity, and accuracy.
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Confident in creating a range of media and press assets across all channels, including digital and social media.
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Experience of supporting the planning, delivery and coverage of events for key stakeholders.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills, and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
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Shares our values, has a keen eye for an opportunity and is persuasive and enthusiastic about promoting our mission.
Application Procedure:
Please submit a CV, brief cover letter with at least two examples of your work via Charity Jobs
Your application will only be considered if you have provided prior examples of your work.
If you require this in a different format please contact us
Deadline: 29th March 2024
We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
Shortlisting and Interviews will be held virtually.
In2scienceUK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people on our programme. All candidates will be required to complete all necessary pre-employment checks prior to starting employment. This includes but is not limited to: satisfactory references from two previous employers, voluntary organisation or educational institution; satisfactory DBS check; right to work check; and a self-disclosure from where necessary for the role.
In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours 36 hours (net) with evening and weekend working
Location Home-based within 45 minutes travel time of Evesham (WR11), looking after churches in Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire
We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to join a talented team to inspire and empower communities to support their historic places of worship. This is a fundamental role within our West regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.
Churches Conservation Trust works with communities to look after 357 historic churches, over two million visitors annually and hundreds of events both private and public. These ancient, listed sites are among the most beautiful locations in England.
You’ll be visiting sites in your patch regularly, encouraging new supporters, holding local meetings, and raising funds to meet each building’s unique needs. Sharing progress through a growing church plan for each of the 22 churches in your area, you’ll ensure these buildings thrive as beautifully maintained visitor attractions, as venues for events and as central parts of village, town or city life.
You’ll be supported by our team of experts, including fundraising, conservation, and learning and by our large network of church supporters.
If you know how to build and sustain community projects across a wide area, whether that’s in towns, cities or remote areas, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our vacancies page, where you will be directed to our online recruitment system. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role, only applications submitted through our recruitment portal will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Thursday 4th April 2024.
Please note there is a two-stage interview process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a familiarisation visit on Tuesday 16th April 2024 in Evesham. This will be followed by interviews on Friday 19th April 2024 via Teams. Please note that the interview dates have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Events and Communications Officer
Job Title: Events and Communications Officer
Responsible to: CEO
Location: Remote, with requirement for in-person attendance at some meetings and events during the year (travel expenses covered)
Hours: 14 hours per week across a minimum of 2 days per week (flexible days, to be agreed with successful candidate) with occasional out of hours working required (e.g. our annual summer residential camp and twice-yearly family weekend events, with TOIL for out of hours working)
Salary: £23,500 per year pro rata, 2 days/week (£9,400 actual)
Term: 12-month fixed term contract with potential to continue in role as funding allows
Annual leave and benefits: 33 days leave pro rata (13.2 days actual). Employer pension scheme with matched contributions of 5%
Closing Date: 15th April
ABOUT USHER KIDS UK
At Usher Kids UK, we’re devoted to empowering children, young people and their families living with Usher syndrome - a rare cause of progressive deafblindness.
From the point of diagnosis onwards we provide information, support and resources tailored to the specific and unique challenges of the condition. We create opportunities for families to connect at virtual and in-person events, helping them build friendships, skills and confidence for the journey ahead.
Our services are already changing the experiences and outcomes of the next generation: "Our daughter came back from Usher Kids UK summer camp absolutely buzzing - she was confident, proud and talked with excitement about how she is unique." Working at Usher Kids UK, you could help to ensure that every family living with Usher syndrome has access to this life-changing impact.
WORKING AT USHER KIDS UK
Our charity provides vital support to the Usher community. In recent years, demand has grown for our services so this year we are very excited to be growing our staff team. The new Events and Communications Officer will work alongside our CEO, playing a vital role in ensuring the success of our events and engaging with our families and collaborators.
The role will be varied and offers the chance to be an important part of our small and friendly team. We recognise the value that each person brings to our charity, encouraging innovation and development, and we support each other to provide the very best services for our community.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Events:
As Events and Communications Officer, a significant part of your role will be assisting in the design and delivery of our virtual and in-person events. These include:
o Regular (monthly) virtual events
o Twice-yearly family in-person events (usually a Saturday in April and in September or October)
o Annual residential camp for 11-25yr olds ( a 5-night residential held in July or August)
Some of the aspects you will lead on include:
o Communicating with our community and other stakeholders, such as venues and volunteers, pre- and post-event.
o Creating promotional and other event materials.
o Registration and organisation of the people involved in the event.
o Coordinating logistics before, during and after events.
Having worked so hard making sure that the event runs successfully, you will of course also be a vital part of the team helping to deliver the in-person events, which is an absolute joy!
Communications
You will assist in the design and delivery of our communications strategy. This will include:
o Determining how best to communicate with our families, including the children and young people, to ensure that we provide the support and services they need.
o Determining how best to communicate with our collaborators, including other organisations, funders and professionals in the sector, in order to continue and improve our offer.
o Managing the day-to-day delivery of our social media, emails, website, promotional materials and media archives.
o Keeping our CRM updated and proactively communicating with our stakeholders.
o Supporting our Governance Team with scheduling and meeting arrangements.
o Monitoring the impact of our events and engagement, using insight gained to identify unmet needs, and work as a team to create a plan to address these needs.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential:
o Computer literate and confident using MS Office software.
o An excellent knowledge of different social media platforms and the types of content required to drive engagement.
o Experience of website/CMS systems.
o Understanding of printed promotional material.
o Good standard of written English and Maths (GCSE grade 5 or above).
o Good understanding and/or experience of implementing communication strategies appropriate for different audiences.
o Experience of design and delivery of virtual and in-person events.
o Experience of working with children, young people and families.
o Understanding of, and commitment to, the objectives of Usher Kids UK.
o Strong organisational and time-management abilities, adept at prioritisation and multitasking.
o Attention to detail with a proactive approach to achieving and maintaining high standards.
o Drive, determination and self-motivation, with a positive attitude towards work.
o Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable in team settings and independent working.
o Ability to deliver out-of-hours work to accommodate Usher Kids UK events or travel in the UK and internationally.
Desirable:
o Experience of the charity sector.
o Knowledge of engagement and impact measurement and evaluation.
o Knowledge of safeguarding processes and systems.
Please upload the following to Charity Jobs by 15th April 2024:
o An up-to-date CV
o A covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining why you think you are the right candidate for this role. Please ensure you provide evidence and examples which demonstrate how your skills meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
We are actively recruiting for this role, so will be scheduling meetings and interviews as applications are submitted. Recruitment may end early should the right person be found prior to the closing date, so we encourage anyone interested not to wait before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Design Officer sits within the Creative team at Mind, our newly-formed in-house creative team. Our vision is to:
-provide an agency-standard creative service to the organisation,
-drive creative excellence, and
-bring Mind's work to life with impactful, innovative content.
Key duties and responsibilities
The post holder will:
provide a specialist design service to all Mind teams. This includes designing and artworking content across a range of formats (both print and digital), from printed marketing materials and policy reports to digital assets and branded collateral for events. A key aspect of this will be ensuring that all design work is a strong expression of our brand, of high quality, and optimised/correctly exported for the format in which it will be used. While this role will predominantly involve hands-on graphic design work, you may also be required to support with commissioning and managing freelance designers or agencies where appropriate.
In addition to providing specialist design expertise, you will also collaborate with the wider content teams to generate powerful concepts for content and campaigns.
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Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.
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Contract length: Permanent
Location: North West London
Hours per week: 35, flexible working but minimum two days in the office
Salary: £30-33k depending on experience
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at midnight, interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Interview dates: We will be conducting first round interviews via Teams w/c 8th April, followed by 2nd round interviews in person w/c 15th April. We will be contacting successful applications by COP Friday 19th April.
Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c150 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.
We are recruiting a Community & Events Officer who shares our compassion and commitment for animal welfare.
This is a key role in the Fundraising Team at Mayhew responsible for engaging and inspiring the communities around us to support Mayhew and build awareness of the work we do to deliver greater impact for dogs, cats and communities.
This role involves managing a portfolio of fundraising events and community initiatives, including third-party events, challenges and our Christmas concert, in order to maximise income for Mayhew and to grow our supporter base.
The successful candidate will take a leading role in identifying and delivering new opportunities, increasing our investment and participation in third-party and virtual events, as well as maximising income through the cultivation of audiences already warm to Mayhew.
We are looking for someone who shares our ambitions to grow income significantly over the coming years, and face into challenges and opportunities along the way.
Our new Community & Events Officer must be experienced in planning multiple activities and/or events, with strong project management skills and experience of building effective relationships with a wide range of audiences, keeping them engaged via compelling communications. You will be a strong multi-tasker, with the ability to hit deadlines.
The post holder will be joining Mayhew at an exciting time. Ambitious plans are in development to raise Mayhew’s profile and deliver our strategic objectives over the coming years so we can broaden reach and deepen impact for dogs, cats, pet owners and communities. We feel the urgency of soaring demand for our vital work and feel relentless in our commitment to rise to meet it. We work in a contemporary and flexible way, always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing priorities so we can achieve our objectives. We are looking for someone who is as committed to dogs and cats in need as we are, and who thrives in this working style. We are determined to achieve a collaborative, integrated working approach for the organisation and to move the charity forward at pace.
Generally, you will:
- Research and develop a portfolio of community fundraising initiatives and build a pipeline of potential income from these areas.
- Identify new opportunities and grow our supporter base by connecting more local communities to our work.
- Increase our investment and participation in third-party and virtual events.
- Optimise the supporter experience of those who fundraise for Mayhew.
- Develop profitable relationships with community groups, including schools, faith groups and local businesses across London.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a proven and successful track record of planning multiple activities and/or events throughout the year.
- Have experience creating and managing great supporter relationships to deliver agreed objectives and income targets.
- Have demonstrable ability to plan income/expenditure budgets and analyse results and insight to optimise future activity.
- Have the ability to travel on an occasional basis and willingness to work, if required, on evenings / weekends.
- Be organised: able to multitask and prioritise workload, including organising and planning daily and weekly activities to meet deadlines.
- Be positive and enthusiastic: willing to go above and beyond at key times.