Digital Content Manager (4315)

London but could be home-based with regular travel to the office

Circa £37,000 per annum, inclusive of Inner London Weighting (if applicable)

Full-Time (working 35 hours a week), generally office hours Monday to Friday

Spreading the word and making sure people know about our life-changing work.

The role

The Digital Engagement team is responsible for Action for Children's external digital and social channels. We make sure that our audiences are at the heart of everything we do. We help to understand business drivers, identify solutions and inspire people to support our work with children, young people and their families.

Either based at our London office or home-based with regular travel to the office, you'll lead Action for Children in developing inspiring, user-centred content across all of our digital channels to make sure our content is accessible, inspiring and in line with the organisation's values.

You will make a difference by:

 - Acting as the editorial lead for digital content at Action for Children.

 - Leading and inspiring the digital content team to produce audience-centred content for websites, emails, social media and advertising, in order to drive support for Action for Children.

 - Working with Social Media and the Media team to proactively spot opportunities for newsworthy or trending content that is relevant to Action for Children and its audiences.

 - Supporting the development of our website and its content management system, working with our digital agency and the Digital Platform Manager.

 - Developing and managing an SEO strategy for our website and Action for Children's other external platforms and ensuring all web content is SEO-friendly.

 - Managing the digital content team, covering website content and social media, to support proactive and linear planning of activity across digital channels.

 - Working with the Digital Marketing Manager to set and report on KPIs for digital content.

You will need:

 - To be educated to degree level.

 - Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

 - Excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills.

 - Working knowledge of User Experience (UX), Content Management Systems (CMS), Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Social Media.

 - Experience of project management.

 - Line management experience including target setting and reporting.

 - Knowledge of digital editorial and/or journalism.

The way we work

We work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Have a look at our behaviours and values to understand more about the way we work here.
 

Rewards

We want our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, a comprehensive employer-matched pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts on our dedicated benefits portal. Find out more about our exclusive Action for Children benefits here.

For safe and happy childhoods

At Action for Children, we protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Please note: Interviews are planned to be held on 12th and 13th November 2020.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users; therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice.

Action for Children is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Job title: Content Writer

Region: London (Home Based)

Directorate: Operations

Contract: Permanent, full time 35 hours per week

Salary: £31,305 per annum (£26,853 plus £4,452 London Weighting)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Content Writer to be responsible for researching information requirements to support the Legion’s Knowledge Base.

You will ensure that the Knowledge Base supports the Legion’s vision of being the lead provider of information for the Armed Forces community. The role involves originating, adapting and proofing material to suit the digital delivery mechanisms adopted by the Legion and that the information is written in plain English and within editorial guidelines.

You’ll be able to demonstrate an understanding of digital media and how these tools can be used to encourage engagement with our customers and within our organisation. The ideal candidate will able to write in a journalistic style, have excellent knowledge of English, be computer literate and possess impeccable attention to detail. We want someone who is a quick thinker, a problem solver and can analyse information quickly and effectively.

The role is primarily office based in London, however due to COVID 19 the team are currently working from home.  This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on returning to the office, with potential opportunities to continue to work from home on a regular basis going forward.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Wednesday 28th October 2020

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

About Rethinking Economics

Rethinking Economics (RE) is an international network working to build a better Economics in society and the classroom. We started as a student movement in 2012 and have since grown to become a registered charity with a 7-person staff team. Through a mixture of campaigning, events and projects, we support over 100 groups in over 30 countries around the world, alongside thousands of supportive members of the public, to reform the university Economics curriculum to make it more pluralist, critical and applicable to the real world.

Rethinking Economics is undertaking an exciting transition process in which we are developing and expanding the future of the organisation.

Over the next year we will be launching a book on the lack of diversity in Economics, redeveloping our website and visual communications and building a spokesperson network of student economists that will promote Rethinking Economics in the UK.

What we’re looking for

Effective communications are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dynamic communications professional who can take the lead on overhauling and professionalising Rethinking Economics’ branding, website, communications and marketing strategy. You will have a keen eye for effective communication tools, and you will be passionate about keeping up to date with sector trends and have solid knowledge of best practice.

This is a new role and the successful candidate will have a real opportunity to make their mark on the communication function of Rethinking Economics. Your communications will attract new members, supporters and drive the growth of the organisation. We are a small organisation who are continually developing and growing – a keenness to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment is essential.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equality and fairness for all and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We encourage and celebrate the different qualities that our colleagues, and others we work with, bring to our work. And we believe that seeing things from a wide range of different perspectives helps us to resolve problems, adapt our approaches and develop as an organisation. We want to bring greater diversity to our team and we’re keen to hear what you think you’ll bring from your own background and experience (beyond your professional skills and knowledge).

Terms & Conditions

Reporting to: Co-Director, Movement Building

Starting salary: £30,000 - £33,500 pro rata per annum on the basis of an offer by the organisation which cannot be negotiated

Start date: January 2021 (negotiable)

Contract type: Permanent

Benefits: Statutory pension increasing to 5% matched from April 2021, 25 days holiday pro rata in addition to winter break between Christmas and New Year, access to bespoke economics education, person centred training opportunities, yearly cost of living increase.

Hours: 4 or 5 days a week. Evening and weekend work will be sometimes be necessary, for which time off in lieu can be claimed. We support flexible working across the whole team.

Location: Remote. The role involves regular UK, and occasionally international, travel, particularly to our Manchester Office on an average a monthly basis. If you are not based in Manchester the travel costs will be reimbursed. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, you will not be expected to travel.

Purpose of the Role:

To lead on external communications for the organisation, ensuring that Rethinking Economics remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the network.

Responsibilities

Main Areas of Responsibility

● Development of RE’s digital marketing strategy

● Development of RE’s social media presence

● Supporting on the development of an evidence led communications strategy

● Developing, planning and maintaining organisational external communications

● Producing and reviewing website content

● Liaison with and recruitment of students, writers, designers and video editors where relevant for content creation

● Promotion and amplification of a diverse range of voices within our network

Key Skills and Experience

The role profile asks for a wide range of competencies and we recognise that we are unlikely to find a candidate who fits every requirement. If you fit some of the essential and/or desirable criteria and believe you have the potential to learn the other areas of the role, we’d like to hear from you. A strong background in organising and movement building within Economics or educational reform would be of great advantage.

● An interest in and understanding of Economics, particularly a knowledge of alternative and pluralist Economics

● A passion to reform Economics teaching and practice

●      Higher education qualification in Economics or Economics and a related subject

Technical Competencies & Experiences

Essential

●      A strong understanding of brand building, and the role of communications as part of this.

●      Experience of growing an organisation’s media presence and maintaining its reputation

●      Considerable experience of social media function and be aware of innovative ways to extend our reach

●      Editorial experience of campaign focused communications

●    Experience of working with volunteer organisers in a campaigns or communications based role

●    Ability to create compelling digital content , including articles, news items, blogs, social media assets, videos, long-form stories etc

●    Ability to proactively spot and exploit relevant comms opportunities

●    Experience of planning and delivering communications projects that deliver measurable results

Desirable

●    Strong knowledge of SEO principles

●    Experience of conducting qualitative research such as semi-structured interviews and focus groups

●    Proven track record of delivering engaging and impactful training

●    Experience of cultivating media relationships

Essential Values & Behaviours

●    Commitment to RE’s Values of Justice & Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion and Collaboration.

●    Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment and a movement that is growing.

●    Self-reflective, willing to listen and consider other points of view.

●    Ambitious, dynamic and energetic, constantly reflecting on RE’s effectiveness and seeking ways to improve our impact.

●    A critical and strategic thinker, able to both see the big picture and have an eye for detail.

Essential Organisational Competencies & Experiences

●    Ability to communicate complex information effectively to different audiences.  Adapting communication style as necessary and targeting communications to ensure that information is understood and has influence. 

●    Ability to bring together colleagues from different teams to work on projects or initiatives, or create networks, develop partnerships to support the aims of Rethinking Economics.

●    The use of initiative and creativity to combine complex ideas or processes or quickly evolving ideas and situations.

●    Experience of overseeing the work of external suppliers, contractors or freelancers and holding them to account for quality, delivery and timeliness of work.

●    Working with a high degree of independence and self-direction.

●    Experience of strategic leadership of a particular team, programme, or function.

●    Experience of monitoring and reporting on financial resources

How to apply

Please compete and return the attached application form and diveristy monitoring form to recruitment [at] rethinkeconomics [dot] org before the closing deadline 23:59, Sunday 8th November. Interviews will be online via zoom between 16-18th Nov - please let us know if this will be difficult.

If you have any queries or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us via recruitment [at] rethinkeconomics [dot] org.

Please note that we cannot accept any non-EU based applicants due to government visa minimum salary criteria.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled full-time writer with some experience in the field of non-fiction writing or journalism to deliver engaging, creative and accurate content across a range of Barnabas Fund digital and print communications.

To fulfil this role, you will have experience of producing written content in a professional setting and a degree in a related field, such as communications, international relations, history, politics, journalism, or other relevant background. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to competently select engaging material and produce copy to a brief in the required tone. A keen eye for detail and a passion for factual accuracy are also essential. Your experience could have been gained in the not-for-profit, public or commercial sectors.

This is an amazing opportunity to join our organisation to use your skills and abilities to serve the global persecuted Church. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will be working within our Editorial team and across our creative teams to produce outstanding publications and media content.

Why Barnabas Fund?

As a world-renowned international aid agency, Barnabas Fund serves the global persecuted Church by channelling practical aid to suffering Christians in over 80 countries who face oppression, discrimination and persecution. This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that transforms the lives of our persecuted Christian family throughout the world.

What will you be doing:

You will be involved in writing copy for our many printed publications, web articles, news reports, magazine features, prayer materials and fundraising appeals, in line with in-house style and under the guidance of the Managing and Senior Editors. You will also be involved in proofreading, fact-checking and copyediting pieces of work submitted by colleagues.

What will you need:

• A passion for producing truthful, accurate and compelling written copy that our readers and supporters will find engaging and informative.
• A meticulous eye for detail, high standards of accuracy, along with excellent English grammar, punctuation and spelling skills.
• Basic research and fact-finding skills, including library and internet research experience. In addition, relevant IT skills, including knowledge of standard word processing programmes are essential.
• A demonstrable ability to organise a complex workload, meet regular short and longer-term deadlines and work well under pressure within a tightknit team.
• Some experience of feature writing, journalism or other non-fiction copywriting.
• A good knowledge of Christian theology, current affairs, geopolitical issues and world religions would be a considerable advantage.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

You will be working within our Editorial team from our international office in Pewsey, Wiltshire. This is an office-based role, and it is a requirement that candidates be able to work in our office, and not from home.

Any successful candidate will need to be committed to Barnabas Fund’s ethos, statement of faith and aims and already have the right to work in the UK.

*Due to the volumes of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying, your application will have been deemed unsuccessful. Thank you.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with research and writing skills and knowledge of the situation in Tibet to communicate what is happening in Tibet to the world.

Tibet Watch’s field research team in Dharamsala, India, is our most important connection to Tibet, and is key to our understanding of the situation there and the fact-based reporting that is so vital for our advocacy and campaigns. Your role will be a London-based link person to communicate with, evaluate, synthesise and steer information from that research team. You will ensure that evidence gathered by the field team is processed and turned into reports, news stories and human rights submissions in order to bring China’s repression and human rights abuses in Tibet to the attention of key stakeholders and the public. You will provide direction and coordination to the team as well as providing  editorial output.

The Senior Researcher will be part of a small, closely knit team which operates on a flexible basis.  We offer 25 days pro rata annual leave in addition to public holidays and time off over Christmas.  Additional benefits include a flexi-time policy, pension scheme and interest free season ticket loans.

We encourage Tibetans to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Assistant Multimedia Editor at China Dialogue

Location: London 

Position: Assistant Multimedia Editor

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed Term contract until 30th May 2021

Salary: £26,500

Start time: ASAP

Application deadline: 9am 30th October. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis and early application is recommended.

Description

China Dialogue Trust is looking for an assistant multimedia editor to join our London team. The ideal candidate will be an early career multimedia journalist or editor with a keen interest in environmental issues.

The assistant multimedia editor will need to be proactive, highly organised and self-motivated, with relevant experience, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in their work.

Since its launch in 2006, China Dialogue has built a track record of disseminating high-quality information and promoting communication on environment and climate change in both English and Chinese. We provide a space for open discussion, with the aim of informing and educating international and Chinese readers, and contributing to building equitable and constructive solutions to global environmental problems.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for China Dialogue Trust as a part of its dynamic and growing global editorial team. 

Essential skills:

• Experience in multimedia content production;

• Experience in web publishing, social media and use of CMS systems;

• Strong internal communication and problem-solving skills;

• Ability to work independently; 

• Ability to establish and maintain a network of contacts;

• A commitment to the work of China Dialogue Trust;

• Proven interest in environment and climate change issues.

Desirable skills:

• Experience with mapping technologies such as Mapbox & ArcGIS 

• Experience using the Adobe suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and the basics of Premiere Pro

• Experience handling data and creating data visualisations

Main responsibilities:

• Supporting the editorial teams, and in particular, the Multimedia Editor in preparing  multimedia content for publication;

• Coordinating translation of content and editing translated content;

• Working with the Production Manager to prepare multimedia content for online publication, to coordinate over selection of related images and to plan article layouts in the content management system (CMS). Familiarity with WordPress preferred;

• Work with other editors, the Production Manager and the Social Media Officer to develop ideas for high quality visual elements, including charts, maps and videos, and work with freelance designers to deliver such elements when required.

Communications Officer

We are looking for a Communications Officer to play a vital role working for a charity to produce outstanding content and products.

Our client is a charity established in 2013 that champion’s the use of effective early intervention to improve the lives of children and young people at risk of experiencing poor outcomes.

Position: Communications Officer

Location: London (SE1)

Salary: £30,704 - £32,320 per annum

Duration: 6 month fixed term contract

Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week)

About the role:

As Communications officer you will work with colleagues across the organisation to produce outstanding content and products. This role requires the confidence, curiosity and critical skills to really get to grips with content, to ensure that written materials are accurate, clear and useful, and that everything produced is well designed, professional and fit-for-purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Editorial and publishing – Creating content and managing the end to end publication process for a range of different outputs, including blogs, press articles, corporate publications, events materials, web pages and social media posts
• Design - Reports, resources and other outputs or products, to be published in PDF or other digital formats and oversee the application of brand guidelines across the organisation
• Web Content - Day-to-day responsibility for the publication of content on the charity’s website and other microsites, including editing, tagging and scheduling
• Social media - Day-to-day responsibility for social media channels (currently, primarily Twitter), and support the development of new channels

About you:

To be successful in the role of Communications Officer you will have the following skills and experience:

• Strong and varied editorial experience focused on policy, technical or scientific content
• Experience in designing and managing the production or publication of research reports and other written materials
• Experience in day-to-day management of an organisational website
• Experience in managing website or digital product development projects
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Able to use Adobe Creative Suite and common online or free design tools to produce documents and digital content
• Excellent organisational, administrative and time-management skills

Although not essential an awareness and interest in the national political and policy landscape relevant to children and families’ wellbeing would be advantageous for this role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Marketing Executive, Communications and Marketing Officer, Content Producer, Media and Communications, Senior Communications Officer, Creative Content Officer etc.

28 days annual leave in addition to public holidays, excellent non-contributory pension.

Flexible working considered. All staff are currently working fully from home, with expected 2 days in Godalming office in future.

This brand new role will identify, build, engage and grow an online communities, developing a framework giving people the space and power to influence and play an active role in the League, with the aim to mobilise communities into action, be it donating, campaigning or advocacy. 

You will have an excellent opportunity to develop and deliver the League’s social media and online digital strategy; combining a data driven approach with a passion for multimedia content and storytelling; and to set KPIs and analyse results and campaigns, translating qualitative and anecdotal data into recommendations. 

Managing the Social Engagement Officers, as a team you will develop and communicate the League’s shared vision, through social channels being an advocate for the League, engaging in online dialogues with our communities; and internally, working collaboratively with the marketing, fundraising and campaigns teams to integrate all marketing channels and deliver the campaign activities online. 

You will have at least four years’ experience in a senior media/digital role with demonstrable experience of developing a successful online digital/social engagement strategy, based on testing and metrics and experience using creativity and immersion in social media. Alongside SEO, ‘Search and Social’, content management knowledge you will have strong management skills. 

Our benefits include generous holiday entitlement of 28 days in addition to public holidays, excellent non-contributory pension scheme, discounts on shopping and cinema, working in a dog friendly office amongst others, but most importantly working with a passionate and committed team.

The League Against Cruel Sports is Britain’s leading charity working towards a kinder society where persecuting animals for ‘sport’ is in the past.

Redefining what is acceptable and inspiring change, we were instrumental in helping bring about the landmark Hunting Act 2004. Driven by compassion and empowered by knowledge, we manage sanctuaries to protect wildlife, carry out investigations to expose law-breaking and cruelty to animals, and campaign for stronger animal protection laws and penalties.

United, we will end animal cruelty in the name of ‘sport’.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, an international non-profit organization tracking the human rights impacts of over 9000 companies worldwide, is seeking a Communications Officer with sharp news sense to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will bring talent, enthusiasm, and relevant knowledge and experience to support press and social media strategies and communications across the entire global organization. The position sits within our global communications team and reports to the Head of Communications. We are a small, high-performing team working to increase media and social media coverage of the Resource Centre’s analysis and key findings, as well as supporting and amplifying the efforts of our partners on the ground that are fighting to achieve justice and remedies for victims of abuse. Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global organization. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Latinx and other minorities, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGTBQ+.

Details:

• Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per year dependent on experience, plus 5% pension employer’s contribution
• Location: London
• Contract type: Permanent, full-time
• Closing date: 5pm Monday, 2 November 2020
• Interview date: 9/10/11 November 2020 (candidates should be available during this time in case they are short-listed for interview)

About the organization

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models; to empower communities and workers to secure their rights and gain accountability for abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to facilitate these outcomes. We are a global organization committed to cooperation with diverse actors in our movement. We have more than 60 members of our Global Team based around the world who work with a wide network of human rights advocates.

With our global network of allies, our primary global approaches to deliver this vision are:

• Working to achieve equality of power in negotiations which further human rights between workers and communities, with business and governments;
• Use the evidence and data we generate to positively influence decision-makers including business, investors and national and regional governments
• Strengthen corporate accountability, due diligence and effective remedy for abuse;
• Build transparency of the advances, challenges and abuse of human rights in business.

Responsibilities

The Communications Officer will have a particular focus on increasing international media coverage of the Resource Centre’s work and the activities of our partners to advance change in fields including labour rights, the responsible use of natural resources and civic freedoms. Responsibilities will include:

Drive a proactive and strategic press approach: Create and pitch compelling content to media. Spot opportunities for high-impact coverage, develop relationships with priority journalists, help identify media targets locally and globally to strengthen the Resource Centre’s impact.

Develop high-impact communications products: Work with our Global Team to design and disseminate briefings, blogs, infographics, videos and other communications products to influence our key audiences.

Produce compelling content: Write and edit channel-appropriate content for our audiences. Support the Global Team to produce high-quality and newsworthy reports, op-eds and blogs to reach international and regional audiences.

Contribute to organizational and project communications strategies and planning: Support the Head of Communications to implement our communications strategy. Advise project managers on strategic communications. Keep our planning calendar up-to-date and help ensure deadlines are met.

Support social media work: Help maintain and enhance our social media presence (through major platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and emerging channels), by creating tailored strategies and publishing timely, impactful content.

Digital platform: Support the Senior Digital Officer by developing and editing content as required, plus assisting with content upload.

Support the communications team: Provide on-call cover for the communications team, with occasional infrequent out of hours work, and share admin jobs.

Line management responsibilities: The Communications Officer may be asked to manage up to two interns.

Travel: There may be occasional international travel for information gathering, communications and/or representation.

Key competencies and attributes

Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in a communications role, working in a busy press office, communications department or as a journalist.

Media: Sharp news sense and editorial judgement; ability to conceive, craft and pitch news stories based on research and reports, and carry out fast reactive work. Knowledge of and experience of working with the mainstream media, including knowledge of the editorial positions, audiences and sections or programmes of key outlets. In addition, ideally, knowledge of international business media or media in some specific countries or regions.

Communications: Excellent understanding of how strategic communications can work alongside research and advocacy approaches to achieve change. Proven ability to communicate complex and sensitive information; understanding of how to tailor content to different audiences, contexts and channels. Outstanding written English and good oral communications ability.

Relationship building: Track record of developing relationships with journalists on key issues and landing stories. Any existing contacts of relevance to BHRRC’s work a bonus.

Social media: Knowledge and experience using key social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Ability to target content and monitor reach and impact, ideally including via paid promotion.

Production: Experience producing and/or commissioning content, including blogs, videos and infographics. Basic web and CMS skills. Graphic design and/or video editing skills desirable.

Project management: Track record of leading and/or implementing complex projects including planning, execution, and evaluation of lessons learned.

Strategic thinking: Track record of helping to develop successful communications strategies to effect change. Experience tailoring communications products for diverse international audiences an asset.

Supporting staff: Enthusiasm for supporting colleagues with communications. Experience supporting staff either through training, coaching or assisting with particular projects an asset.

Team player: Experience of, and commitment to, working in high-performing teams that are highly collaborative and focused on outcomes. Experience of working with colleagues remotely, and in multicultural and diverse cultures and working environments also desirable.

Knowledge of human rights issues: A strong interest in international issues and familiarity with social justice issues desirable.

Languages: Must be fluent and have exceptional spoken and written English skills. Additionally French would be a substantial asset. Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian language skills would also be desirable.

Be a part of our Marketing and Communications team and deliver projects and campaigns that have a positive impact on students, staff and stakeholders.

Who are we?

Located in the heart of Manchester, The Union is part business, part charity, part membership body. Operating independently from Manchester Metropolitan University, our aim is to support and represent each one of our student members. Each year our growing team of over 70 full time and up to 150 part time staff, work alongside elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and help fulfil student potential.

Winner of the NUS Campaigning Award 2017, The Union is one of 550 students’ unions across the country. And we’re one of the most exciting - with over 38,000 student members and 150 student groups, a huge range of services and a bold strategy.

What’s the job?

Raises awareness of The Union and drives usage of its services, projects and events using a range of channels. Develops and delivers marketing campaigns and activity.

Coordinates day-to-day maintenance and development of The Union’s website and other digital platforms and assets, identifying opportunities to improve the user experience.

What are we looking for?

• Excellent organisation skills and an eye for detail to support all marketing campaigns and large projects.
• A flair for developing creative, appropriate and effective responses to marketing briefs. You will consistently strive to find the best solutions to existing problems, be able to review progress and regularly test new tactics.
• Someone who has excellent all round marketing and digital skills. You will work on projects and campaigns that drive customer engagement and sales in a student environment.

• A team orientated person who can build relationships and work successfully with people at all levels. With excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders with different needs.

Why apply?

There has never been a better time to work for The Union. Based just off Oxford Road, in the centre of vibrant Manchester, The Union will train you thoroughly, reward you well and encourage you to build a long-term career that inspires you.

The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance. We’re absolutely open to considering requests for job-share or part-time working.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values.

Apply: To apply please download the application form from the Union website.

Closing date: 23:00, Sunday 15th November 2020

If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview on week commencing 23rd November 2020. Please note interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams. Therefore, you will be required to use a laptop and camera for the video interview.

Please note we do not accept CV’s or cover letters for this role.

Work somewhere professional, but different. Build a career with students’ unions.

We are looking for an energetic and dynamic individual with excellent communication and campaigning skills who will be comfortable working both with communities and decision-makers to build a public culture of economics in the UK. We would like to appoint someone with experience of living as part of a community far from power to improve Economy’s ability to work effectively with similar communities across the UK. 

You don’t need a background in economics to apply. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience of living as part of a community far from power, especially those who identify as people of colour or BAME.

If the role sounds interesting to you, but you are not sure that you have all the skills that we are looking for, please do apply. We know that each candidate will bring their own unique mix of skills and experiences and we are open to supporting learning on the job.If you’d like to talk to us about your suitability for the role, please contact Joe on the details in the job application pack. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for development and implementation of Economy’s campaigns and communications
• Develop and deliver Economy’s digital communications and social media strategy to grow awareness, reach and engagement of our activities
• Build relationships across local and national media organisations to increase reach of Economy’s work
• Lead on Economy’s work engaging and influencing the media, economic institutions, experts and decision-makers
• Line manage relevant staff

Key skills and experience required include:

• Experience of living as part of a community that is far from power or otherwise marginalised, due to aspects of identity such as race or socio-economic factors
• Track record of planning, delivering and evaluating communications campaigns that have successfully brought about change in policy and practice
• Understanding of decision-making processes in the UK political system (local and national) and political advocacy
• Knowledge of how a user-led approach to product or campaign design can be applied to support lasting behavioural change
• Understanding of what motivates people to get involved in activism or efforts to achieve social change
• Experience of consulting and collaborating with external organisations and frontline staff to set clear objectives and design a campaign to deliver on these goals
• Experience of creating high quality, creative digital content for a variety of media and digital platforms

For more information about the job and how to apply, please download the application pack on our website by clicking on 'Apply on website'.

Deadline for applications: 23.59pm on Sunday 1 November

Senior Storytelling Officer

Fixed term contract until June 2021

21 hours per week

Location - Flexible

£26,182 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances)

Benefits:

Flexible working hours: 8-4, 9-5, 10-6 or in between (to be agreed with your

manager).

Family-friendly policies: Including enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave.

Season ticket loan: Interest free loan for annual or quarterly season tickets for public transport to and from work.

Cycle to work scheme: Save up to 39% on the cost of a new bike and spread the cost across the year.

Pension: Stakeholder pension scheme with company-matched employee contributions of up to 8%.

Death in service benefit: Four times annual salary for all employees.

Discounted health scheme: Simplyhealth cash plan - 20% discounted rate on healthcare such as dental, optical and chiropody for yourself and your children.

Free confidential counselling service: Available to all staff and volunteers

'Xtras': Employee discount scheme offering a range of savings across groceries, fuel, clothing and holidays

The Children's Society fights for the hope and happiness of young people when it is threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect. We take inspiration from the courage and hope we see in young people every day. It fuels our belief that a good childhood is something every young person deserves.

We fight for hope by understanding the needs of young people and supporting them through their challenges. We also campaign tirelessly for the big social changes that will transform the well-being of young people, and strive to improve the lives of those who need hope most.

Driven by hope and working alongside young people and supporters, we will not rest until together we've created a society built for all children.

This role sits within our Marketing and Communications directorate, which aims to communicate with and engage supporters and young people, and tell stories about who we are, what we do and how we make a difference to the most vulnerable children in our society.

We are currently looking for a natural storyteller to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this exciting new role will be your ability to work with our front-line workers to maximise the impact of their voices and stories on our fundraising and communications with our supporters. With proven knowledge of the power of storytelling to influence and raise awareness, you will have experience of creating emotive and engaging editorial and content, designed to inspire action with our supporters and the young people who use our services.

Reporting to the Storytelling Manager, you will be central to embedding and championing a storytelling culture across the organisation. You will take a key role in establishing close relationships with the Children and Young People directorate (which runs our services), with a focus on collaboration to conceptualise and create rich, accurate information and engaging content for use across our various channels.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

-Ability to write, edit and research engaging written stories and content.

-Ability to establish strong relationships with all relevant stakeholders at all levels within the organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.

-Excellent strategic thinking and project management skills.

The Children's Society fights for the hope and happiness of young people when it is threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect. We take inspiration from the courage and hope we see in young people every day. It fuels our belief that a good childhood is something every young person deserves.

We fight for hope by understanding the needs of young people and supporting them through their challenges. We also campaign tirelessly for the big social changes that will transform the well-being of young people, and strive to improve the lives of those who need hope most.

Driven by hope and working alongside young people and supporters, we will not rest until together we've created a society built for all children.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on 6th of November 2020.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 16th of November 2020.

Want to use your skills in communications to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as Internal Communications Officer to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Internal Communications and Engagement team delivers inspiring internal communications that engage all WaterAid staff with our purpose and connect everyone at WaterAid globally together.

As our creative and organised Internal Communications Officer, you will be the central point of internal communications at WaterAid, building relationships with colleagues all over the world. You'll be supporting the Internal Communications and Engagement Manager to create innovative, effective and engaging content for internal campaigns that will connect our global workforce.

You'll have the opportunity to draft content for our various digital global channels e.g. internal social media network, global newsletter and our intranet. You will administer the internal communications inbox and will coordinate internal events, webinars and talks.

This is a full-time permanent role based in our Canary Wharf, London office (initially home-based due to restrictions on office numbers).

Job Description

In this role, you will be the main point of contact for internal communication enquiries as well as producing a variety of internal communications.

You'll also:

• Manage and monitor queries to the internal communications inbox, and coordinate internal webinars and talks
• Work with the Internal Communications & Engagement Manager to deliver our internal communications plan
• Produce the global monthly newsletter
• Draft content for internal campaigns, including writing stories for our global intranet and creating visual assets such as videos, posters and news round-ups
• Administer and champion our internal communications channels
• Coordinate and provide support to virtual meetings, global events and webinars
• Provide communications support for other key projects as required

To be successful, you'll need:

• Minimum A Level or equivalent standard of education or experience.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills, with accuracy and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent IT literacy in MS office 365 (MS Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook).
• Highly organised, able to prioritise, plan and manage own time and workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player, able to work in a collaborative way.

Salary £22,100 - £23,300 (subject to experience) with excellent benefits

To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close 23:59 on Monday 2nd November.Availability for interview is required 10th and 11th November - due to current office restrictions, interview will take place via video call.

Additional Information

WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working up to 2 days a week
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. All aspects of this including how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. 

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us at careers @ wateraid. org (no spaces)