Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Head of Marketing, defining and maintaining the standards for excellent marketing delivery in Save the Children.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Head of Marketing, you will lead and develop a large team of brilliant marketers, who will deliver all of Save the Childrens mass marketing in engagement squads. You will be responsible for ensuring the supporter is at the heart of all of our marketing, using data analysis and insight to set direction of standards and best practice. Additionally, you will work closely with the Head of Marketing Planning to manage the day to day performance of our media agency. Other responsibilities will include:

• Develop a team of brilliant marketeers to enable Save the Children to fulfil its supporter engagement goals, supported by effective talent management
• Deliver effective and efficient owned & bought marketing to cold & warm audiences (including fundraising, campaigning, brand) in line with our overall strategic marketing plan through a resource pool of marketers deployed into squads
• Ensure the Marketing team have access to the right marketing technology to deliver outstanding marketing experiences to supporters
• Actively contribute as a member of Fundraising and Marketing’s extended leadership team to deliver Save the Children’s Supporter Strategy.

To be successful you will be a great collaborator, building strong relationships and cutting through boundaries, in a fast-moving and dynamic environment. You will have proven leadership experience in data driven, multi-channel and multi-product marketing including significant digital marketing experience. Flexible, tenacious and results driven, you will have excellent team leadership skills. In addition you should have:

• Significant knowledge and experience of delivering marketing through matrixed structures such as squads or multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven commercial acumen and a demonstrable track record of improving marketing effectiveness and efficiency
• Knowledge and experience of the compliance environment for charity marketing
• Demonstrable experience of implementing a customer/supporter centric marketing programme, across the whole supporter engagement cycle from awareness to retention
• First rate understanding of the wider marketing landscape, including trends and their implications for the charity sector.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date:  26th January 2020

Job Description

The Head of Programming and Events will lead on the development and delivery of a programming and events strategy  that: creates a diverse, high-quality and accessible   programme of music, theatre, comedy and talks; balances the community, cultural and   commercial elements of the hall’s programming; increases revenue through both generated income and charitable grants; champions local producers, promoters and festivals and; improves promoter and performer experience. 

Main Responsibilities and duties:

•Set and manage budgets and work towards income generation targets agreed with the Director. 

•Develop and have oversight of a strategy which includes all activities and events in the hall including; programmed events, events organised by those hiring the hall and events organised in-house

•Actively research and engage potential programming possibilities including visiting other venues, sampling shows and events and networking with relevant counterparts, artists and performers, particularly in Cumbria.

•Lead on the development of local and national partnerships with programming partners and build exceptional relationships to enhance programming opportunities such as co-funding touring productions.

•Lead on liaison with promoters and negotiation of deals/splits for programmed events and the organisation of associated contracts

•Increase income through ticket sales, hires and through close working with the Head of Hospitality help shape hospitality offers appropriate to the programmed events which can also increase sales.

•Develop funded strands of the overall programming which take account of the Coro’s values and priorities and support emerging talent and priorities. 

•Develop and deliver / oversee a range of activities and events designed to consult on, promote and/or engage audiences in the programming and events schedule, such as community outreach, workshops, exhibitions and school’s engagement.

•Support and maintain oversight of a package of events which form part of the programming and events strategy through management responsibility of the Events Manager (responsible for the development and organisation of these events)

• Develop the Coro’s reputation and relationships with promoters and performers so that the Coro becomes a desirable venue for them to visit and use, including ensuring that all performers and their teams are welcomed and looked after to a high standard of care and courtesy.

•Work closely with festival organisers in Ulverston and regular/annual hirers of the hall to support and develop the calendar of festivals and community delivered aspects of the programme.

•Work closely with the Head of Communications and Marketing to profile, target and grow audience numbers, increase diversity within the audience and to drive growth within new demographics which will be identified through regular surveying and analysis of the box office data for evaluative purposes and to inform future development.

•Report to the board directly on strategy development, performance and financial issues.

•Undertake other tasks as agreed with the director. 

To apply

For further details, to download a recruitment pack and apply, please follow the link to our wesbite.

Closing date: Monday 10th February

Interviews:     Friday 14th February

Do you want to be part of sharing the University’s life-changing support for students? Do you want to help generate time and funds to help researchers make world-changing breakthroughs? Can you deliver the communications that keeps alumni engaged with their University?

We are seeking a communications or marketing professional to help maximise alumni engagement with the University of Birmingham. This will involve writing for our alumni magazine, creating direct asks for alumni to support students or research, project managing communications projects such as thanking supporters, advising on and creating content for our social media and generating new ideas for how to keep our campaign fresh over the next five years. You will work closely with academics to understand their work and find the most accessible ways to present it to non-specialists, as part of a successful communications team.

Our University has a proud history of philanthropy stretching back to its foundation in 1900.  With a clear vision to change the lives of the people of Birmingham, Joseph Chamberlain raised the funds required to build the University from citizens and corporations based locally and around the globe. Since then philanthropy has continued to play an important role in shaping the University. This autumn we launched our new campaign, Birmingham In Action, which aims to transform lives for our generation and the next by tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges.  These challenges include access to education, cancer, youth mental health, the environment (including climate change and plastic pollution) and migration.  The campaign aims to raise £400 million and secure 1 million hours of volunteering, making it one of the largest campaigns in the UK Higher Education sector.

The University’s achievements include several partnerships with other leading universities around the world and with key local partners, being the first University to incorporate a Medical School, being ranked as one of the top 100 research-led universities globally, and producing 11 Nobel Prize winners including three who received their awards in 2016. 

Our student body is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Our students come from nearly 150 countries and our flagship outreach programmes mean that almost 25% of our student population come from disadvantaged backgrounds, one of the highest proportions in the UK. 

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support this academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities.  The Office, which is comprised of 60 staff across five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni and individuals who are passionate about changing lives through funding various research trials, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships.

National Numeracy is seeking a proactive and dynamic Head of Communications to build on a successful period and drive our comms in the new decade.

National Numeracy is an independent charity that focuses on adults and children with low levels of numeracy. We aim to challenge prevailing attitudes, influence public policy and research, and identify and promote effective approaches to improving numeracy. Where possible, we will work in partnership with others to achieve these aims. Founded in 2012, the work of National Numeracy is carried out with support from key partner organisations and funders. We are a small team applying our experience and dedication to address the frequently neglected yet essential role of numeracy in everyone’s everyday lives.

National Numeracy has recently developed a 5-year strategy, which launches in 2020. You will take the lead on implementing the communications strand of this work, aiming to raising the profile and awareness of the work of National Numeracy and ensure that it continues to cement its position as the ‘go to’ place for anyone seeking information or help relating to numeracy within the UK.

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the communications team and its work across a range of channels. You will also work closely with the Chief Executive, trustees and senior management team, and be involved in various aspects of communications, external affairs and marketing including managing our digital offer and ensuring the success of national campaigns. You will lead on the strands of activity relating to raising awareness and work with the senior team on policy and strategy.  

Main Duties:

• Lead, develop and implement the 5-year communications strategy.
• Create effective, integrated and dynamic communications through a range of channels to ensure KPIs are met.
• Work with the team to develop, manage and implement the content and SEO strategy, across NN website and social media.
• Support the CEO, senior management team and trustees in public-facing influencing activities
• Oversee production of reports, editorial, and other material, and act as brand guardian for National Numeracy’s messaging and tone of voice.
• Lead NN’s media work, by managing excellent relationships with journalists and partner media teams, developing pitches and press releases, and working closely with PR agencies.
• Maintain an excellent understanding of the external communications environment including the news and social media agenda, ensure the team is prepared to respond to breaking communications opportunities.
• Manage relationships with stakeholder content teams, bloggers, and high-profile figures working on the public representation of numeracy.
• Tell success stories; unearth case studies from learners and oversee their use across NN channels and wider media.
• Manage NN’s long-term measurement of public attitudes towards maths; conduct annual nationwide surveys, work with the NN data analyst to interpret new reports and datasets.
• Lead and line manage the comms team.
• Work closely with other operational leads within the organisation, providing strategic communications advice and practical support to ensure successful delivery of the wider work of the charity.
• Work with the finance team to manage budgets where appropriate.

You will be:

• Dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A creative thinker keen to use your initiative to support the overall aims of the organisation
• Well organised with good time management and able to prioritise
• Experienced at building and sustaining professional relationships online, on the phone and in person
• Numerate and will identify with the importance of numeracy and the aims of the organisation
• Resilient and prepared to see tasks through to finish
• Good at detail, spotting mistakes, anticipating problems and finding alternative solutions.

You will have (essential)

• Excellent written skills, able to create effective copy for a range of audiences.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Good experience of a media, PR or public affairs environment.
• Proven skills in a broad range of software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation / graphics and database, CRM, CMS, website analytics.
• Excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills.
• Proven organisational, time management and decision-making skills.
• Experience of managing people and leading projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering and implementing a communications strategy.

You will have (desired):

• Experience of working in the third sector or in an education/maths environment.
• Experience of securing content and editorial partnerships.
• Experience of overseeing website re-platforming projects from start to finish.

We are offering: 

• 25 days’ holiday a year
• a supportive approach to career development
• company pension scheme 
• a flexible approach to working 
• on-site parking or easy walk from Lewes train and bus stations 
• £39,000 - £41,000 per annum pro rata

National Numeracy offers a supportive working environment. We are a friendly team and have regular team events. We take life-long learning seriously and support all staff members to continue their learning journey during their time at NN. 

National Numeracy is based in Lewes, East Sussex but works with a national remit. There may be some UK travel associated with this post. 

*This job description doesn't constitute a promise or guarantee of employment

**National Numeracy retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as required.

Harris Hill are pleased to be working with Air Ambulance - Kent, Surrey, Sussex as they recruit a newly created role of Head of Communications, who will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of the organisation's internal and external stakeholder communications. The post will work closely with colleagues across the whole organisation and alongside the charity's external PR Agency to enhance the organisation's brand and presence.

AAKSS are proud to deliver world-class, life-saving medical care across South East England all day, every day, and this is an opportunity to be part of it. Over the last 12 months the charity's capacity to help people has increased significantly. "Last year alone, we were called out to help over 2,500 people in life-threatening conditions. We never stop innovating and improving the care we can give, which means every donation we receive is vital".

You will be joining an evolving environment, where implementing new ideas is encouraged. The post holder will report to the Director of Marketing and Communications and be the charity's first point of contact for the publication of external content through organisational channels or in local or national media outlets. You will also be responsible for growing the internal communications strategy to enhance channels and communications.

Key responsibilities:

- Working with our PR Agency to create gripping press releases and improve coverage on a regional and national level in newspapers, TV, radio and various other publications.

-Work with Marketing and Communications colleagues to research, develop and write content for the Charity's website, social media, newsletters and other communications media.

-Plan and organise press events and other non-Income Generation events.

-Focus on building and developing relationships with key stakeholders,

You will have the following skills and experience:

- Proven experience in successfully working within a marketing and communications environment

- Significant communications experience across a broad range of online and offline channels

- Experience of developing positive relationships with external media outlets, contacts and agencies

- Have previous experience of implementing and championing an organisation's brand and tone of voice

- Previous experience of developing and maintaining a strong organisational brand

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent (free parking on site).

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Contract: Permanent

Please e-mail your CV to [email protected] for more information, and a detailed call about the role.

The charity are looking to interview w/c 3rd February, therefore please get in touch now, to avoid disappointment.

Do you have extensive marketing experience? Do you have experience working in the digital arena and knowledge of various digital tools? If so, read on...

We are looking for an experienced Head of Communications to join our team based in Wallington, Surrey. In return, we are offering a competitive salary of up to £46,360.12 per annum.

Crimestoppers helps solve and stop crime every day.  As a charity that takes crime information 100% anonymously, we know how vital our unique service is to the public, police and business partners.  Last year over 450,000 people contacted us online and, on the phone, – helping to make our communities safer.

The Head of Communications role

We are looking for an experienced Communications professional to lead our Communications team. Operating as part of the Charity’s Executive Management Team, this is a great opportunity to play your part in steering and shaping our work across four main areas: Media, Digital, Marketing and Campaigns. 

This is an extremely varied and busy role with a particular focus on:

- Providing an integrated communications and campaigns service to key stakeholders;

- Reviewing and maintaining the Crimestoppers brand

- Driving digital innovation

The Head of Communications role will require you to operate at both a strategic and operational level; with management responsibility for a team of 7 people.

What are we looking for?

To be successful as our Head of Communications you will have:

 - Extensive marketing experience

- Knowledge and experience of working in the digital arena with various digital tools

- Experience in using web content management systems, particularly Kentico

- Knowledge and experience of the management of teams at both a strategic and tactical level within Communications and Marketing

- Great communication and organisational skills

- The ability to be flexible and use your own initiative

- Good decision making skills, with the ability to make and communicate timely decisions with a clear rationale

If this sounds like you and you’re interested in joining a great team and great organisation, then please click ‘apply’ today to find out more about our Head of Communications role!

Crimestoppers encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS check.

Reg.Charity 1108687

Head of Communications and Marketing, London based, Up to £48,000

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Head of Communications and Marketing, London based, Up to £48,000

Your new role
The Head of Communications and Marketing will lead the Campaigns, Digital Marketing and Press teams. The post holder will take the lead on the ongoing development of the organisation's brand, the development of all customer acquisition and retention strategies and the development of the organisation's communications strategy. The Head of Communications and Marketing will be responsible for the achievement of all digital engagement targets and will be the organisation's key customer stakeholder, ensuring it continues to transition to a customer centric organisation. This will include the effective monitoring and communication of all customer KPIs across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed
A successful candidate would be required to;

• lead the development of the Communications and Marketing Strategy. This commercially oriented strategy will build on the principles outlined in the organisation's Commercial Strategy and will focus on the development of the brand.
• Take lead responsibility for the delivery of all customers and digital marketing targets. Ultimately, this will include the achievement of the organisation's site, but it will also include a range of digital marketing targets, including through social media and the website.
• Take overarching responsibility for the development of the Museums' campaign plan. This is likely to revolve around major integrated campaigns aimed at driving customer visits during our peak family periods and incorporate all press, digital and traditional marketing channels.
• Act as key strategic customer lead, ensuring the Museum gains a deeper understanding of the profile and motivations of our key customer groups. This will include the ongoing development of our customer segmentation programme and its implementation across the Museum.
• Take lead strategic responsibility for new product and service launches at the Museum. This will include the development of outline marketing plans for major events, product launches and other significant developments

What you'll get in return
Staff benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave (35 after 5 years service)
• NEST Pension,
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Staff discounts at museum restaurants and shops
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Free admission to other museums
• Season ticket loan
• Civil service sports council membership.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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At Peer Power, we are looking for individuals who are able to empathise with and support young people to influence change in the health and justice system.

This is an exciting opportunity for the postholder to join a small but fast growing team including; Head of Finance and Operations, Peer Engagement Worker, Office Manager and Youth Engagement and Coproduction Manager, CEO and new roles Senior Youth Worker and Training, Learning and Development Lead.  We also work with a freelance fundraiser, evaluation specialist and therapists.

Due to funding from Paul Hamlyn Foundation, we can recruit our first Communications post at Peer Power. The charity goes into its fourth year in 2020, and this role is crucial to help us realise our ambitions to support more young people with their social action projects and system change activities, packaging up and delivering training outside of London and exploring routes for scaling our impact. It will suit someone looking for autonomy in their role, excited to work alongside young people and our team and wanting to ‘make their mark’ in an important and meaningful role.

Reporting to and working closely with the CEO as a senior member of a small but growing staff team, the Head of Communications and Marketing is responsible for:

• Creating and delivering our communications strategy: working with the whole team at Peer Power (including in partnership with teenagers and young adults engaged with the charity) to develop and deliver a new and successful marketing and communications strategy that promotes the organisation's work and supports projects, fundraising and corporate partnership initiatives. 

• Supporting business growth: meeting personal and organisational marketing and communications targets, business objectives and income generation. 

• Reinforcing organisational culture: building and maintaining a culture within the whole organisation that understands the importance of strong, clear and consistent internal and external communications. 

• Advancing our mission through communications: ensuring that the organisation's communications are of the highest quality and that they support and advance our charitable objectives. 


Who we are looking for: We are looking for an exceptional person, who is energetic and ambitious, and wants to contribute their time, passion and positive energy to our mission! Is this you?

• You are passionate about social justice, and utilising your communications and marketing skills and experience to really make a difference 

• You have excellent inter-personal skills, values led, with a high level of social and emotional intelligence. 

• You are empathic, fair and kind, and can relate to and connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. 

• You will relish the challenge and autonomy this role presents, and getting involved with all aspects of a young and growing charity. 

• You are excited about coproduction and the opportunity to work alongside young people, sharing decisions and budgets. 

• You enjoy working as part of a team, and can get on board with ‘consent-based decision making’ in an organisation. 

• You are ambitious, looking for somewhere you can grow and build your career and you thrive working in fast paced environments where you can influence growth and innovation.

You will promote and demonstrate the values of the charity by being positive, open and honest, actively demonstrating love, empathy, respect and fairness, and will contribute actively as a key partner in the design and development of our work at Peer Power.

PART- TIME 17.5 hours

Salary £37,638 - £45,468 (Pro Rata)

Head of Communications – External Affairs

Our client is a place where people make a difference to clients, feel valued and are supported. They have a strong sense of social responsibility, and their values, respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence, guide everything we do.

They believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. They provide housing, support and care for many socially excluded people across Surrey, in parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton.

Position: Head of External Affairs and Communications
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7NA
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum plus benefits
Benefits: Defined contribution pension scheme, 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holiday, the opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year, Staff loan scheme.

About the role:

You will lead the new external affairs and communications function working closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, pivotal in driving our agenda to promote the value of our work and what we do.

Responsibilities:

- Be able to develop and implement strategies that best promote their work and influences key decision makers, commissioners, partners and stakeholders at national and local levels.
- Excellent and responsive external and internal communications and engagement service should be second nature to you.

About you:

- Extensive communications experience including a track record of successfully shaping and implementing communications and external affairs strategy.
- Proven ability to make a demonstrable impact on brand awareness.
- Excellent copywriting and analytical skills with the ability to present information and draft quickly in a variety of styles for a range of audiences.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationship with a range of stakeholders.
- Highly self-motivated with excellent organisational and planning skills with an agile and flexible approach.
- A flexible team player who enjoys working collaboratively and at all levels to effect change.

You may have experience of the following: Head of Communications, Communication Strategy, Campaign Management, PR, Public Relations, Communications Manager, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Charity, Third Sector, Not for Profit, etc. etc.

Ref: 91520

Head of Communications, London, £50,000
· Are you a dynamic and creative communications professional who is experienced in producing engaging and effective communications strategies?
· Do you have a background in developing and delivering media plans for a portfolio of projects?
· Would you like to work for an innovative organisation?
Pro-Marketing is working with a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established social organisation that aims to change lives for the better.

Why work here?
· Well-recognised innovative brand
· Central London location

In this role you will be responsible for…
· Collaborating with multidisciplinary communications units to deliver media strands and integrate wider communications plans
· Developing engaging content for national media
· Leading promotion of high-profile projects such as national surveys
· Overseeing a delivery of high-quality PR for any event programmes
· Leading the rebuilding of the website

You will be ideally suited for this role if you have…
· Been educated to degree level or have equivalent PR media communications experience
· A charity, not for profit, agency or health industry background would be highly desirable
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· The ability to handle multiple and competing deadlines

What next?
If you want to find out more about the Head of Communications position, get in touch on the below:
Tel: 0207 269 6338
Email:

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Head of Communications & Marketing
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 FTE
Hours: 28 - 35 hours per week
Location: Bristol, BS3 2JH

Passionate about communicating? Keen to engage local people with a fantastic cause?

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Head of Communications & Marketing. We need someone who will take our external communications to the next level, enabling us to engage with new audiences and fundraise more effectively. We’re looking for someone who is just as happy speaking to a former patient as they are drafting a new communications strategy or evaluating the success of a campaign.

We are a small, Bristol based charity, doing incredibly rewarding work. At GWAAC you see the outcomes of your work –meeting donors, former patients and their families, and working closely with the medical crew. Our team members have an impact across the whole charity, contributing to and celebrating all our successes. What we do is exciting and engages people, it’s visual, it’s time critical, it’s life-saving, and it affects over 1,800 patients a year.

2.1 million people rely on us to be there when they need us, bringing the skills, experience and equipment usually found in an Emergency Department, right to the scene of an accident or medical emergency. We provide this life-saving service across Bristol, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire, meaning that people you know have probably been affected by our service.

Join us, and make a difference.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 3rd February 2020

Application Process:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the apply button to be directed to our website to download the job description and complete the application process.

No agencies please. 

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people, by training professionals to raise awareness of the potential of gaming and gambling-related harm specifically. Last year alone, we have reached just over 164,000 young people & students and collaborated with almost 1,180 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programme.

YGAM are incredibly proud to be working with all stakeholders in this space, from the gambling & gaming operators who
make products available to the public; education professionals who support young people & students learning; the criminal justice sector; partner universities; public health; leading third sector organisations; leading sports clubs; Local Authorities and young people, students and parents themselves.
Given the high demand in our social purpose and our continued and projected future growth we are looking for a highly
organised and efficient Head of Marketing & Communications, who will sit on the Senior Management Team, leading on the marketing strategy and supporting the future development of YGAM. This post is being offered as a full-time position with a salary of £38,000. This is a home-based role but you will be required to travel in to London on a regular basis.
The principle purpose of the post is to deliver a comprehensive, cost-effective Marketing and Communications plan which supports YGAM in meeting the objectives of its core proposition to inform, educate and safeguard young people against problematic gambling and gaming. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, have an absolute eye for detail and the drive and ambition to support a fast growing, national charity. This is a very hands-on role and whilst you will be working with members of the SLT, Trustees and agencies you will also need to be willing to take on some of the lower levels tasks such as creating and posting on social media and updating website copy, alongside the strategic responsibilities. 

To apply for the role please send a copy of your up-to-date curriculum-vitae along with a supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) outlining your experience and how your skills match those in the person specification.
We will only accept applications accompanied by a supporting statement. The closing date for applications
is 24th January 2020. All received applications will be acknowledged. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an
interview which is planned to take place on Monday 4th February 2020 in London. Please ensure you can attend on this date before applying.

YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job
with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person. 

Good luck with your application and thank you so much for your interest in our work.

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the leading diabetes charity in the UK to steer the research communications activity of the charity. We have just announced our new outcomes focused strategy.

You will play a critical role in ensuring our new strategic outcomes are effectively informed by research and lead on all aspects of research communications internally and externally including ensuring the timely and proactive communication of our research impact.

Interview Date: 4 February 2020

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)
• 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

• Lead the primary research content expert team for Diabetes UK
• Lead on the reporting of research impact
• Support the delivery of the strategic outcomes through the research strategy
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity ensuring our research portfolio inspires colleagues and stakeholders, attracting future investment
• Represent Diabetes UK's research work externally in the media, with academia and with partner organisations

Ideal Candidate

• A leader in research communications
• Passionate about making a difference for people living with and those at risk of diabetes
• A leader in cross-organisational working
• Open to new and collaborative ways of working and partnerships
• Educated to degree and preferably PhD level in a science discipline

We are a small and ambitious organisation, and our new Head of Policy will need to be an agile leader, capable of inspiring others both internally and externally, but also willing to roll up their own sleeves and get the job done.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be effective relating to the most senior leaders in health and care and to charity colleagues, health professionals, researchers, funding partners, patients and service users

• Be critical, but constructive; independent but well-networked; credible, but pragmatic

• Be comfortable making decisions – we are a small organisation and rely on our senior leaders’ experience and good judgement

• Be curious and willing to learn - about the work of our members, about what it’s like to work in health and care, and to live with ill health

• Be a natural communicator – our influence comes from sharing our insight and values through conference speeches, workshops, blogs, and traditional and social media

• Be able to work with and get the best out of experts and advisors

• Be confident managing multiple projects at pace, on time and on budget – often working with external consultants and staff in member organisations as well as with our internal team

• Be happy working in a small team – we’re too small to work in departments or to worry about seniority – we need to make things happen together.

We appreciate that this is an ambitious list – we don’t expect people to be equally strong across all these dimensions and we are happy and keen to develop people who have the right attitude and want to grow in and with this role.

The job description below sets out some of the key areas of responsibility we envisage for this role, but it is important to note that we are a busy and growing organisation, therefore the responsibilities set out should not be considered exhaustive and it is important to be aware that roles and responsibilities are likely to evolve over time. We envisage the post holder to hold line management responsibility in the medium term.

Responsibilities

Influence policy and practice across health and care

• Keep abreast of key issues and influencers in health and care in England

• Identify opportunities for influence and develop and implement constructive and credible policy positions and influencing strategies

• Build and maintain a network of decision makers and allies, and develop and nurture partnerships to achieve our ambitions

• Participate in high-level meetings on behalf of National Voices ensuring our values, insights and positions are reflected

• Work closely with our members – understand and deploy what they know and do, and share opportunities for influence

Develop and use insight

• Work with staff, consultants and partners to support the development of National Voices’ insight function, ensuring that we are informed by the experiences of people living with mental and physical ill health and disability

• Manage projects and programmes, working in partnership as required, putting in place streamlined and effective systems for timely, high-quality delivery

• Turn the insights we generate through our project work into arguments and influence

Grow National Voices, its impact and partnerships

• Build relationships, and common ground with members, partners and funders

• Spot opportunities for collaboration, partnership and income generation that can support the delivery of National Voices’ strategic priorities

• Turn ideas and ambitions into concrete proposals and funded projects

• Plan confidently and realistically, be accountable for delivery, and make sure we finish and complete

Communicate and engage

• Work all available communications channels to land our insight and messages

• Design and run lively and productive events and engagement with our members and others

• Support members, partners, patients and service users and staff to contribute their knowledge, practice and assets to National Voices’ work

Help to lead National Voices

• Be a senior member of a small team, taking responsibility for managing and developing our people and organisation

• Aim high, and lead with ambition and creativity – propose what we could do differently and how we could grow

• Model behaviours of inclusivity, compassion, curiosity and accountability, creating a high support, high challenge environment

• Take responsibility for money – how we raise income and how we spend it

Person specification

All candidates will be assessed against the following criteria, please use specific examples when applying, focussing particularly on the experience, knowledge and understanding required for the role.

Values, attitudes and behaviours

• Passionate about National Voices’ mission and work

• Proactive, flexible and responsive

• Comfortable working in a team, as well as under own initiative

• Able to think and act creatively to solve problems and challenges

• Committed to reducing inequalities and understanding diversity

Skills and abilities

• Excellent policy, research and influencing skills

• Strategic and analytical thinking

• Able to react quickly and confidently in unclear situations and in changing circumstances

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills

• Strong organisational skills: able to manage teams, projects, budgets and workload

• Impeccable and engaging written and oral communication skills

Experience, knowledge and understanding

• Substantial experience of leading and implementing policy and influencing strategies: with experience across research, policy development, public affairs, and communications

• Significant experience of developing and implementing complex and high-profile projects and partnerships

• Substantial experience of using a range of communication tools and communicating with diverse audiences – from senior influencers to people and communities

• Experience of building consensus and working in situations of controversy and conflict

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment across a number of priorities at once

• Experience of working with and through networks and partnerships

• Experience of working on health and social care issues and with the voluntary sector – with strong subject expertise in areas of health or care policy

• Experience of working directly with people and communities, and engaging individuals with lived-experience in policy and influencing

Application guidance

Please complete the National Voices application form and include a covering letter (no more than two A4 pages) explaining why you are suitable for the role, with particular reference to the experience, knowledge and skills identified in the person specification.

Please state your current salary and any notice period to which you are committed.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the interview.

Applications should be emailed to Patrick Ryan, please refer to Application Pack for email details.

Patrick can also be contacted with any further questions.

The deadline for applications is noon on Wednesday 29th January.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 6th February.

Details of an interview task will be emailed to you on Friday 31st January.