The Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT) is a champion of biodiversity, restoring farming landscapes and woodlands for wildlife. Through education and engagement, we inspire the wider countryside community to understand and appreciate the importance of wildlife to farming, food, the natural environment and wellbeing.

This brand new role will be responsible for project managing and editing The Lark, our 52-page magazine sent to over 2,000 people three times a year. This will involve collating information from contributors, writing engaging and informative articles where necessary, arranging adverts, editing everything to match the charity tone of voice and collaborating with external designer.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who can write for a range of different channels and audiences. They will seek out information and stories where required so that supporters and staff are kept up to date with our work on all properties and their results.

Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover letter of approximately two pages, outlining how your background, skills, qualifications and experience make you the perfect candidate for this position.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview and should be expected to do an exercise first to prove their abilities.

Closing date for applications is: 7 May 2021, 12 noon.

Summary

The Diabetes UK Content Team plays a vital role in supporting the two core ambitions of our strategy - to help people live well and longer with diabetes, and to cure and prevent diabetes. As a trusted source of health information, and as we continue to respond to the changing needs of our audiences due to the pandemic, the need for our content has never been greater.

Responsible for the ownership, development and publication of Diabetes UK's patient information, educational content and magazine and lifestyle content, the Senior Content Manager leads our busy, multidisciplinary team of content experts in building in producing responsive, relevant and engaging content that is audience-first and driven by insight.

Interviews: First interview 12 May 2021

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the teams that deliver both online and offline content, including our flagship magazines and core health information. You'll guide the Content Team in delivering high-profile content that drives awareness, engagement, and conversion through our online and offline channels.

Working with key stakeholders to map out and understand current and future content needs, you will be responsible for delivering against a multi-channel content roadmap for the organisation, delivering engaging, responsive content that meets both the needs of our key audiences, and our strategic aims.

Ideal Candidate

This is a senior role, and we're looking for a strong team leader who'll continue leading the team as we adapt to the needs of our audience through the pandemic.

Ideally, you'll have a strong marcomms or editorial background, and a clear, demonstrable understanding of audiences, content strategy, and knowledge of the latest creative, digital and print trends.

As our go-to content expert, you'll sit on various strategic project groups, where you'll share your expertise and ensure the highest content standards are upheld.

Being equally comfortable with numbers as you are with words, budget management experience is also required.

Summary

Would you like to use your outstanding editorial and communication skills to help millions of people living with diabetes? A key driver within our charity's strategy is to achieve better care for people with diabetes as we strive to create a world where diabetes can do no harm. As a Content Producer in the Content and News team, you'll play a vital role in delivering high quality editorial content to a healthcare professional audience.

This is a part-time role, equivalent to twelve days per month. Ideally working patterns would be agreed to fit in with editorial schedules, however working a fixed pattern of three days per week will also be considered

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 10 May

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

Your focus will be to produce audience-first content across multiple touch points to support healthcare professionals, as well as adapting the content for people affected by diabetes. The format of the content you produce will be driven by audience needs, which could include writing and reviewing copy, commissioning photography, animations, videos and more.

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of our healthcare professional subscription magazine. This would involve project managing the publication from initial concept to final publication. The magazine is produced quarterly and read by Diabetes UK professional members which includes diabetes specialist nurses, podiatrists, pharmacists, dietitians and diabetes researchers. You'll also look for opportunities to produce and repurpose the content across our digital channels.

Ideal Candidate

You are an excellent content designer with thorough experience in editing, writing, commissioning and reviewing content across print and digital platforms. Ideally, you will have experience of communicating with a healthcare professional audience. You will be driven by audience needs and use data and expert knowledge to inform decisions. You'll be a clear and collaborative communicator who can build strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. And you juggle the need to produce high quality work with keeping a close eye on deadlines.

Role Summary

NEF runs a number of projects that have membership at their core.  Memberships are open to both organisations and individuals.  The organisations include Housing Associations, private landlords, installers and suppliers/manufacturers of energy efficient retrofit and renewable energy systems (for domestic properties) and other stakeholders with an interest in low & zero carbon retrofit.  Individuals are usually homeowners who want to improve the energy performance of their home with assistance of NEF’s SuperHomes project.

With the relaunch of two long established member projects & a supplier network, NEF has identified the need for a Member Manager as a dedicated resource to:

• Identify potential members and contact them with a view to them joining one or more membership network; to include phone conversations, meetings and presentations at events.
• Organise (and deliver with support from other members of the NEF Team) a varied programme of events & member benefits on topics related to domestic retrofit such as webinars, working groups, conferences and social events.
• Manage ongoing communications with members, in order maintain high member satisfaction levels and to secure membership renewals
• Collect information about individual members who achieve SuperHome status and work with the Marketing Manager to prepare a case study/video fly-through or other promotional materials as required.
• Create & edit unique content for external communications on several platforms ranging from website articles, press releases, editorial and newsletters
• Update project websites with changes in member details and new content
• Work with the Business Development Manager on the development of a member database and to work with the Project Administrator to ensure that all members details are added to the database and kept up to date.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to identify marketing opportunities for the promotion of NEF’s member networks, to include trade shows, trade publications, speaker opportunities and assist with delivery.

The Member Manager will need to work closely with the Marketing Manager to agree marketing strategies to increase the uptake of membership and with the Director of Development and Refurbishment Lead on potential members to target and topics for events and external communications.

Some admin support will be available, but as a part of a small team the Member Manager should expect to be delivering as well as managing memberships on behalf of NEF.  It is therefore very important that the Member Manager is flexible enough to be able to work in this way.

The Member Manager will need to be highly organised, proactive and comfortable communicating with people internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

• To increase the number of members across all NEF’s member networks
• To work with the Finance Manager to keep accurate records of when renewals are due and to keep track of income from membership
• To manage ongoing communications with members, in order maintain high member satisfaction levels and to secure membership renewals
• To ensure that all membership records are accurate and up to date
• To amend and upload new content to the project websites.
• Create & edit unique content for external communications on several platforms ranging from website articles, press releases, editorial and newsletter.
• To work with the Marketing Manager on the marketing of NEF’s member networks
• Other activities as agreed with the Line Manager.

Person Specification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to represent NEF at external events and write copy for newsletters, articles, project websites etc.
• Previous experience of member/customer management or experience in a sales role.
• Understanding of social media platforms as well as the ability to generate ideas and create content.
• A good level of knowledge about the retrofit of domestic buildings to improve their energy performance through installation of energy efficiency measures and/or renewable energy generating systems. 
• High levels of emotional intelligence.
• A willingness to be flexible …
• Highly organised, with a methodical approach to projects and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel. Regular travel to events is a feature of the job.
• Ability to work outside of office hours, by arrangement.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, Office 365 and databases.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence and use of a car with business insurance cover.

Application process: Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter outlining why you feel you would excel in this role by Friday 30th April.

Prince’s Trust International has been supporting young people worldwide since 2015. We were founded by HRH The Prince of Wales to tackle the global crisis of youth unemployment. 

We are a dynamic organisation going through a period of growth as we continue to expand our work globally. Our communications strategy seeks to expand our brand awareness and promote our work across the world.  

Specifically, we are working to increase our communications output both globally and regionally. This is a new role within the team and will work with the Head of Marketing and Communications to develop global and regional strategies, executing key media campaigns and building issue-based narratives. The organisation has an exciting year ahead with a number of key global events; research and awards activities for the post holder to be involved with.

We are looking for an experienced International Communications Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit who would like the opportunity to build and develop strategies with an organisation at an exciting growth stage. The role will primarily focus on our Press Communications activity internationally (50%), as well as supporting with the management of Ambassadors (20%) and responsibilities for external stakeholder communications (30%).

Experience of international media and developing, executing, and reporting on campaigns is essential. Knowledge of different cultures and of young people is also beneficial, as well as an excellent eye for detail for developing key external communications activities.

The role will be based in London, UK but may be initially be home-based due to the current pandemic.

PTI is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse communities and is committed to increasing representation of staff of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds across all roles and at all levels.

Our mission is to empower young people to learn, work and thrive. We provide opportunities to develop the skills and confidence to succeed and deliver tangible employment outcomes. We blend our expertise with a global network of local partners across 13 countries and develop programmes and interventions that help young people to build their own futures. 

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our over 34,000 staff members working in nearly 100 countries are united in helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Through our work, every 60 seconds … a family gets water … a hungry child is fed … a family receives the tools to overcome poverty.

Here’s where you come in:

*Preferred position location: UK/Europe. Other locations to be determined by home country of successful candidate in a jurisdiction (US state or country) where WVI is registered to operate.

*Maternity Cover - 1 year contract.

As the Social Media Manager, you will create a social media strategy for World Vision International (WVI) and will research, plan, develop, curate and analyse content (stories, photographs, video) for WVI digital properties, mining from the best work of World Vision offices, working with agencies when appropriate and developing content for key campaigns and global moments. This position has a particular focus on WVI’s social media channels. In addition, you will provide practical editorial and some technical support for WVI digital content producers across the Partnership who use WVI platforms to communicate.

As the way we communicate changes continuously our focus is more and more becoming digitally focused. Our target audience is changing, how they access information is also changing and is almost exclusively online and on social media. Therefore, in order to communicate to them World Vision must focus largely on digital communications. It is essential that we have a Social Media Manager on the Media and Social Media team to strategically plan digital communications, oversee digital communications work and ensure that content we share is engaging for the target audience and is shared on the correct channels in order to ensure maximum exposure.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or social media related field.
• 5 years proven social media content development.
• Sound editorial skills.
• An understanding of audience segmentation/ how to target key audiences.
• Experience in coordinating digital media leads from a number of different offices.
• Passion for innovation in the digital sector.
• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time, when it is safe to do so.

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 03 MARCH 2021. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

About the Together Trust

We’re one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

We can’t promise a job with us will be easy. But what we can say is your work will be filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

About you

We're on the lookout for a creative and talented content officer to join our team. Your mission will be to grow our brand awareness and engagement within the sector. You'll work closely with the communications team to implement strategies and tactics to produce content that reflects our culture and mobilizes staff to become brand advocates.

You'll be responsible for creating compelling content, leveraging a range of communication methods, including, but not limited to; social media, video content, webinars and ebooks to help grow our presence as a leading charity in the region. We don't expect you to be an expert in all mediums, but we are looking for someone multi-disciplined, creative and eager to learn. You should have a real love for the written word, a track record of crafting engaging and original content as well as managing delivery across multiple formats, channels and platforms.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays. Pro rated for part time roles) rising to 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution

• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

ENN is seeking a Sub-Editor and Content Coordinator for our publication Field Exchange (FEX). This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing FEX and wider Technical Team working to coordinate the development of Field Exchange content and lead the sub-editorial process. If you are a passionate, internationally experienced nutritionist or public health professional with exceptional writing and communication skills, and the ability to produce high quality technical content for publication, please take a look at the Job Description and apply by 30th April 2021!

ENN staff are encouraged to explore and develop their own specialisms and interest areas, contributing to our diversity of skillset and knowledge and there will be the opportunity to engage across of the range ENN projects and with external stakeholders in this role. ENN in a flexible employer and this role could be home or office based, full or part-time.

About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)
ENN’s vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible. ENN undertakes knowledge management, research and advocacy to support national governments, civil society, UN, donor and academic organisations. Through these collaborations we support agencies to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict affected states.

The ENN is a well-established and highly respected UK-based, registered charity (established in 1996) working to reduce undernutrition globally. ENN’s focus is predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict affected states. ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by bilateral donors, international non- governmental organisations and United Nations agencies.

Field Exchange (FEX) is ENN’s established online and print technical publication on nutrition and food security in emergencies and high burden contexts. The first edition was produced in 1996 in response to a demand by international agencies for a way to capture and rapidly ‘exchange’ humanitarian programming experiences, to share relevant research, evaluations, news and offer a platform for technical views. Field Exchange enables fast track publication of programming experiences of relevance to nutrition in emergencies and high burden contexts. We feature articles across sectors and from a range of contexts, from acute emergencies to fragile and conflict affected states. We include both original and summaries of relevant research. Once a year we produce an edition with a special focus. We welcome suggestions for articles to feature in Field Exchange at any time.

Why work for ENN?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing ENN team as our Field Exchange Sub-Editor and Content Coordinator. You will be a key member of the FEX and wider ENN Technical Team working to coordinate the development of Field Exchange content and lead the sub-editorial process. At ENN our staff are encouraged to explore and develop their own specialisms and interest areas, contributing to our diversity of skillset and knowledge and there will be the opportunity to engage across of the range ENN projects. As well as working with the experienced FEX and wider ENN team you will have significant engagement with external stakeholders.

Terms and Conditions
Hours of work: Full-time but Part-time will be considered and encouraged to apply. Please indicate in your cover letter if you would like part-time hours
Type of contract: Fixed term contract of 12 months initially, with the possibility to extend.
Location: Office or home-based
Holidays: 25 days plus UK bank holidays (or equivalent), increasing by one day p.a. after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum.
Pension: Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5%
Salary: £34,000 to £42,000 (Full Time Equivalent)
Right to Work: applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Purpose of the role
This role will provide oversight of the whole process of publishing Field Exchange editions: tracking ideas and submissions of Field Exchange content, critically appraising potential content, discussing with authors, coordinating input from the Field Exchange Editorial Team, liaising with copy editors and designers and ensuring all content deadlines are adhered to, as well as ensuring quality, relevant and timely content is produced and disseminated.

Key Responsibilities
Content development
• Actively seek opportunities for FEX content across a broad range of technical areas.
• Communicate with potential authors to explore opportunities for content and provide support and guidance in development of articles (structure, writing and technical content).
• Edit articles to address structure, flow and language, and pose technical questions to authors to solicit further information and prompt deeper reflection
• Write succinct summaries of original articles
• Summarise existing research papers and reports into summary articles.
• Collate themes and key messages across all articles for editors and work with them to produce editorials and technical briefs.
• Proof-read designed issues and briefs.
• Review content sub-edited and summarised by other FEX team members for quality control and consistency.

Dissemination of FEX content
• Develop questions for author interview podcasts in collaboration with authors and support FEX Communications lead with development of podcasts and soundbites.
• Proactively seek blog content from authors in collaboration with the FEX Communications lead, review blog content and finalise blogs ensuring at least one FEX-related blog is published each month.
• Support FEX Communications lead to develop a communications plan for each FEX issue in order to disseminate content optimally.
• Support FEX Communications lead to oversee FEX online pages and structure, identifying areas for development.
• Oversee FEX Francophone lead to support translation of FEX articles into French, ensure quality of translated content and develop novel FEX Francophone content.
• Support development and publication of FEX Digest content, working to simplify FEX content for alternative readership.
• Work with the wider FEX team to refresh the FEX webpages on ENN’s website.

Internal coordination and communication
• Manage and track development of all articles and issues from submission to publication against deadlines.
• Communicate with all authors, FEX team members and external consultants to facilitate the development of every article and issue as well as other outputs such as technical briefs.
• Collate and review submissions, potential papers for summarising and other opportunities, and present to editors for final decisions.
• Initiate regular meetings and other communications with FEX editors to feedback on progress, explore opportunities, and make decisions about submissions, content to summarise, delegation of tasks and timelines and input into strategic discussions about future content/issues.
• Lead bi-weekly meetings with wider FEX team (editors, sub-editors, operations team, copy editor, designer) for feedback on progress, agreement on timelines, to brainstorm ideas and delegate tasks.
• Present FEX content to wider ENN technical team and other audiences as needed.
• Support other FEX team members with information needed for targeting, dissemination, translation into other languages and summarising of content for different audiences.
• Write content for donor reports and collate monitoring and evaluation information.
• Contribute to development of FEX strategy as part of ENN’s wider strategy refresh.

Person Specification
Essential requirements
• Master’s degree in nutrition or public health or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrable experience working in the international nutrition sector, including experience working in developing countries (to provide understanding of field realities).
• Experience producing technical content for a publication, for example writing technical articles, papers and/ or content for peer-reviewed journals.
• Knowledge of the international nutrition sector across a broad range of topics (management of wasting (SAM, MAM, MAMI), IYCF and health systems strengthening in particular).
• Excellent English writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesise, analyse and critique complex information.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, motivated, takes initiative and drives progress.
• Ability to independently manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• Good cross-cultural awareness.
• Able to work both autonomously and as a member of a dispersed and diverse team.

Desirable requirements
• Experience of knowledge management and/or documenting case studies and lessons learned.
• Experience developing content in different formats for a variety of audiences.
• Experience managing publication processes.
• Experience mentoring and coaching colleagues.
• Broad understanding of programming contexts.
• Understanding of relevant research methodologies.
• Desire to build the capacity of and empower others.

Reporting Lines: The Field Exchange Sub-Editor and Content Coordinator will report to one of ENN’s FEX Co-Editors

Please see the full Job Description for application process and further eligibility requirements.

Communication is at the heart of all we do. Your role as Communications Manager will be to maintain and develop our communications and build on our successful campaigning activity. You will help increase awareness of records issues among stakeholders, policy makers and influence public policy which affects the sector.

The ARA is growing and its influence is significant. Your communication skills can take us to the next level. 

Who are we?

Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

As a key member of the Marketing team, you will produce engaging content across multiple platforms to raise awareness of The Brain Tumour Charity and our work. You will scope, produce and edit a wealth of digital assets, especially videos and animations; a fully rounded videographer and animator that understands the production process from direction to edit.  Your curated work will enhance The Brain Tumour Charity’s brand and profile, and increase our exposure across online channels including our website and social media.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be a blend of working from home and from our offices in Fleet, Hampshire, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also be proactive and curious; always wanting to enhance your work through trying new techniques and holding yourself and your work to the highest standards. You must be creative in your work and capable of creating scripts and storyboards through to film completion, working with colleagues across different teams to follow briefs and guidelines.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£25,000 (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – (pro rata for part-time contracts)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

Advert close date: 7th May 2021

First interview date and location: TBC

Second interview date and location: TBC

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.  You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that in 2018 we were crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year and we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

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Temporary Content Editor, £225 per day via umbrella (In Scope IR35), contract (3-6 months)

• Are you a digital content professional with experience of writing, editing, and commissioning content across a multi-channel environment?
• Do you have a background in analysing and optimising digital content to meet user needs?
• Would you like to work for an innovative organisation which implements change within society from grass roots to national level?

If yes, then I want to talk to you ASAP!

In this role, you will be responsible for...

• Writing, editing and commissioning articles, blogs, briefings, and project descriptions
• All written content on the company's website and is using their tone of voice and editorial house style
• Editing and proof-reading copy before uploading it to their in-house CMS
• Drafting and building the monthly company newsletter (via MailChimp)
• Drafting social media posts and monitoring the brand's social channels
• Working with stakeholders to produce excellent thought-leadership content
• Day-to-day management of the charity's CMS and content enquiries

You will be ideally suited for this position if you have…

• A track record of editing, proofreading and experience of writing for public audiences
• Managed social media channels
• Excellent writing skills
• Notable CMS experience (exposure to MailChimp would be appealing)

What next?

An appointment is looking to be made urgently, with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis. As such this opportunity is liable to close at short notice so apply now to avoid disappointment! If you wanted to find out more about this Temporary Content Editor position, get in touch ASAP on the below:

Tel: 0207 269 6338

Email:

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Company Description 

Who we are

Smiley Movement is a non-profit organisation sponsored by the original Smiley brand. Our vision is to inspire positive change in the society by creating a happier, more equal and sustainable and world #RealSmiles.  Our mission is to help non-profits better engage with the public, secure resources needed to fulfil their mission and scale out to reach more people.

Our ambition is to help charities meet the public demand for their services to ensure nobody is left behind. Through positive journalism we aim to educate the public about the big issues in society, mobilise good ideas and highlight solutions we can all adopt. We curate written and video content to amplify the messages and campaigns of charities and promote them across Smiley’s public channels. Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for anyone, anywhere to support causes they care about and start doing good.

Smiley Movement is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with no political or religious affiliations. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires on merit and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

What we do

Our work is guided by 17 Sustainable Development Goals prioritized by the United Nations and we deliver our mission in three ways:

1. Writing Smiley News – a daily source of good news stories about everyday heroes, charities and organizations making a difference in the world; highlight their strategies for change, impact to date and how the public can support their work (donate, fundraise, volunteer). Public demand for positive news shot up during the 2020 pandemic which resulted in growing our community to 137,000 online followers to date.
2. Hosting Smiley Talks –engaging panel discussions with influential charity partners to engage the public in important topics affecting the community (from mental health, gender equality, poverty to climate change); enlightening the public with evidence of the issue, presenting a holistic view of the challenge, inspiring positive changes in attitudes towards the subject and promoting a clear course of remedial action. To date we’ve hosted 20 events with 80 partners viewed by over 250K+ people.

1. Smiley Network – our ‘matchmaker for good’ platform, and online community that brings

people and organizations together to do good, matches people from charities in need of support with corporates and volunteers looking to help. We believe everyone has the power to make a difference and our network aims to help make doing good easy.

1. Charity Film Awards – the world’s leading cause-related film awards that recognises and rewards exceptional charity films that inspire positive change in the world. In their 6th Editor the CFAs are a unique opportunity to engage with the charity sector, create inspiring content by filming and interviewing contestants and help them raise awareness of their wonderful work.

About the team

We are a young and dynamic team of eight led by Smiley’s CEO Nicolas Loufrani. Every member on the team is at the top of their game, skilled and an efficient team player driven by Smileys cause to be a force of good in the world and committed achieving the company’s vision.

The Role 

The Journalist/Editor role is an important and exciting position that will lead Smiley Movement into this next phase of its growth plans, help uncover new editorial opportunities and meaningful partnerships and be instrumental in creating positive impact around the world.   

Reporting to Team Lead/Head of Partnerships & Events, we are looking for a confident and charismatic Journalist/ Editor to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to give back to the community, interview inspirational charity leaders, volunteers, CSR Managers, educators and activists making a difference in the world helping them further their causes and improve people’s lives.  The Journalist/Editor will play a key role in delivering our Content Strategy and tasked primarily with writing Smiley News, a weekly newsletter and press releases, chair bi-monthly panel discussions for Smiley Talks and lead recorded Zoom interviews.

Responsibilities

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Journalism, Media, Communications or equivalent with English as a first language
• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar journalism/copywriting/editor role
• Excellent communicator able to engage audiences verbally, in writing, on camera & publicly
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable at putting people at ease and maintain a positive-solution-focused tone in interviews
• Multitasker, able to wear different hats and work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines
• Positive and effective writing style, able to follow our editorial brief and produce high volumes of content.
• Experienced and confident at chairing panel discussions and hosting public events
• Capable of working independently with minimum supervision and within an existing collaborative framework with other content creators on the team.
• Flexible team player with a friendly, positive & approachable manner ready to support the team as needed

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledgeable of the UK third and voluntary sectors, CSR projects and the SDGs
• Previously worked in a charity and/or connected to the UK third sector
• Creative and entrepreneurial spirit, ready to input in the Events content strategy, propose event ideas, interesting speakers, projects, and organisations to interview

• ​: 25 days holiday and workplace pension.

Please include your portfolio with your application.

Deadline: ASAP

The Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT) is a champion of biodiversity, restoring farming landscapes and woodlands for wildlife. Through education and engagement, we inspire the wider countryside community to understand and appreciate the importance of wildlife to farming, food, the natural environment and wellbeing.

This brand new role will work with the PR consultant to create a PR strategy to promote the CRT, increasing knowledge and credibility – and then implement it. This will involve using a range of appropriate methods (press releases, features, web copy, media briefings, spokespeople events) to achieve maximum positive coverage of the CRT.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who can write for a range of different channels and audiences. This person will be responsible for managing the CRTs reputation amongst new audiences, and they must be prepared to talk to the media, presenting detailed wildlife statistics with an air of authority.

Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover letter of approximately two pages, outlining how your background, skills, qualifications and experience make you the perfect candidate for this position.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview and should be expected to do an exercise first to prove their abilities.

Closing date for applications is: 7 May 2021, 12 noon.

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing. Learn about our social mission and our history by reading our 'what we do section' on our website.

We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer.  We are launching an ambitious Digital Transformation Programme to seamlessly connect and engage Customers, Clients, Members and Staff and support our mission to train 1:10 of the population in mental health knowledge and skills.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced editor and product specialist who will be responsible for delivering our product content creation end-to-end process from brief to copywriting, editing and proofreading. You will have expertise in delivering impactful content, aligned with MHFA England’s tone of voice, whilst ensuring our product portfolio remains accessible for all customers. The role holder will apply a customer first approach to all product content creation activities.

You will be able to:

• Copywrite, edit and proofread new and existing MHFA England content to deliver products in line with organisational strategy
• Manage multiple content edit/proofing activities across the product portfolio simultaneously
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure house style and tone of voice remains consistent
• Embed anti-racism and equality approaches into content creation
• Own the accessibility approach to the content creation of all our products
• Develop and manage a process alongside internal stakeholders that is efficient and flexible for learning content changes throughout the innovation cycle and ensure robust version control
• Identify ways to continuously improve processes towards the innovation and maintenance cycle of current and new products
• Manage external contractors engaged for specific stages of the content creation process to ensure that products uphold MHFA England’s brand and design guidelines and accessibility principles

You will have:

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• 3+ years’ experience of working in a busy content creation/copy editing role
• Understanding of applying, interpreting, and actioning mark-up and editorial coding
• Experience of applying readability metrics and accessibility principles to documentation
• Experience of working in a learning / training environment
• Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
• Project management skills
• Strong communication skills

Desirable experience:

• Relevant professional qualification (CiEP or the Publishing Training Centre)
• Basic knowledge of In Design

Looking after you

Wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do and say, we are friendly and supportive organisation. We are committed to rewarding our employees with competitive pay, a flexible and supportive workplace, opportunities to grow and develop, and our promise that we will put your wellbeing first.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two wellbeing breaks, in summer and winter
• Free Mental Health First Aid training
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24-hour helpline from Health Assured, occupational health and counselling
• Investing in your professional development, including qualifications and mentoring
• Free flu jab to protect your health in winter
• Death-in-service and critical illness cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free eye test and £55 towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme with an interest free loan to buy a bicycle
• Matched pension scheme (up to 5%)
• Flexible working hours and access to flexible ways of working
• Commitment to volunteering
• Fun Club, festive events and celebration
• Team lunches and events
• 'Bonusly' employee recognition and reward scheme

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents./ Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is 20th April 2021.

Please note that this role may close before the closing date as interviews will be held during the application window.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

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