Prospectus is proud to be supporting Sector 3, a responsive and collaborative organisation, helping to support the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sectors in Stockport. Sector 3 supports individuals, organisations and communities through a multi-faceted portfolio of support, training, guidance and funding opportunities, enabling organisations to deliver social action on local priorities. They are now recruiting for a new Marketing and Communications Officer to enhance the charity's external profile.

Reporting to the Strategic Lead, you will spearhead the production, creation and delivery of high quality and engaging marketing and publicity content across the charity's digital and traditional channels. You will maintain and develop Sector3's online presence, including website and social media and you will support the team on developing their marketing and publicity strategy. This is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious professional to truly make their mark in a broad role that will provide boundless opportunities.

The Marketing and Communications Officer will be a great team player with a flair for overseeing social media platforms and possess an exposure to website analytics tools e.g. Google Analytics. You will be an excellent communicator with the capability of producing compelling content for diverse audiences. You will be a flexible and organised individual with meticulous attention to detail who can effectively utilise their IT proficiency and demonstrate expertise across marketing and communications to thrive in delivering effective engagement, co-design and co-production work.

Sector 3 work with and support a wide range of different people so an ability to communicate with diverse audiences and build relationships with local agencies, groups and individuals is an essential skill, keeping inclusivity at the forefront of everything they do.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to apply please submit your CV (Word format) in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. Cover letter are not required at this stage.

Please note this role is initially a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Based in Manchester or London, the Assistant Director of People, Performance and Culture will join a renewed Operations team at akt with a focus on developing culture change, employee relations, systems and processes and diversity and inclusion across the akt staff team and the wider stakeholder community of young people, supporters and volunteers.  Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the successful candidate will bring experience in human resources, change management, operations management and implementing principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential. 

KEY TASKS:

• Ensure robust contract management of all ‘operational’ external contracts e.g. with respect to HR, IT, office accommodation, external administrative service providers (and other areas as agreed with the DCEO)
• With advice and guidance from the People Manager, oversee akt’s People function
• Support the DCEO in providing operations support and direction for performance management and quality assurance to support various reporting streams within the charity
• Oversee the integration of digital solutions and models of working into the workplace (e.g. within frontline service delivery and the management of the akt’s other support functions). 
• Support the DCEO to improvement agreed operational and organisational change management processes of the charity
• Support the development and oversee the principles of equality and inclusion within akt and promote a positive culture of inclusion and co-operation across our departments and cities with support from the EDI taskforce, Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
•  Ensure all policies and procedures across the charity are compliant with relevant reporting bodies
• Oversee the administrative function to ensure that akt is fully supported in ways that are efficient and cost-effective
• Oversee the health and safety of the organisation, ensuring we have a team of H&S staff representatives, ensuring regular risk assessment and all aspect of occupational health are considered (in partnership with People Manager)
• Oversee the external training and consultancy programme
• Develop and improve internal communications processes across within the organization

Contract Type: Fixed Term with possible extension

Our Service Design team are looking for a strategic and organised creative thinker to become the new Head of Content. The role will be based out of Manchester but we’re very supportive of flexible and home working.

You will oversee the creation of programme content - including offline and digital materials, with communication objectives ranging from behavioural change to learning outcomes. You’ll help to refine our standards and processes, and manage relationships with partners, to improve the quality of our programme content and ultimately lead to better outcomes for young people.

The role will be perfect for an experienced content lead that understands the impact of their work within a blended learning setting. A persuasive and collaborative approach, with experience in working with young people and stakeholders, would be beneficial.

For more information, please go to the job description. 

Why we need a Head of Content:

This year we aim to support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days of annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 481 

Communication and Engagement Post

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside) in partnership with the North West Strategic Direction for Sexual Assault and Abuse Services has an exciting position available for a Sexual Violence Communication and Engagement Manager. The postholder will have a track record in project management and marketing.

This is a new and developing role that has been created to react to the findings of sexual violence criminal justice pathways for sexual violence victims in each of the North West regional areas. The post is based in Warrington with travel around the North West. Working from home would be considered.