If you have a passion for writing and all things social media, and are looking for a varied, short-term role supporting SOS Children's Villages UK to enhance and improve our communications in the UK, then this is the role for you.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will support the communications team in the implementation of SOS UK’s content marketing strategy. As part of a small, but highly ambitious, communications team you will work closely with the Communications Manager to identify and create engaging stories of SOS UK’s global work, coordinate content for our external audiences and monitor press activity. You will also support the team with the production of communications materials such as blogs, social media posts, news stories and e-newsletters.

This is a great time to join the team as we're overhauling the way we talk to our supporters, so you could be part of something very big and transformational.

Key skils:

• Strong written communication skills across a range of different platforms - especially on social media channels
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Computer literate and confident in using MS Office software, SharePoint and online databases as well as social media channels
• Hard-working, enthusiastic and a self-motivator
• Strong creative skills and a keen eye for what makes a good story
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Proactive and ‘can do’ attitude; solution oriented

There is a possibility that this role will be extended beyond the initial 4 months. Candidates looking for a part-time role would be considered dependent on experience. Please include a cover letter with your CV or your application will not be considered.

Head of Operations

The Good Food Institute Europe

Helping people, animals and the planet by building a new organisation in Europe to promote plant-based and cultivated meat

Industrial animal agriculture is at the root of many of the most pressing global issues of our time, from climate change and global hunger to antibiotic resistance and the exploitation of billions of animals annually.

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to replace the products of industrial animal agriculture with plant-based and cultivated alternatives. 

We are just getting started in Europe and are looking for a Head of Operations to help build, from scratch, an effective and impactful organisation.

How You Will Make a Difference

Your role will have high responsibility and high impact. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of GFI Europe, you will be in charge of setting up and running the entire day-to-day operations of GFI in Europe, starting with our bases in the UK and Belgium. Your performance in this role has the potential to make a significant impact on how quickly Europe and the world moves to a more ethical and sustainable food system.

Alongside the Head of Operations, we are also recruiting for a Head of Philanthropy and Development. Together with the Managing Director, you will form the nucleus of our new organisation and help to drive concrete change in the European and global food system. We will start off as a small team, and plan to grow in future.

The Head of Operations will:

• Establish and run all aspects of GFI Europe’s operations - building, from the ground-up, an effective, impactful, happy organisation. 
• Work with the Managing Director for Europe to oversee GFI Europe’s establishment as a legal entity and registered charity in the UK. Liaise with the UK Charity Commission to secure charitable status, and ensure ongoing compliance with the Charity Commission’s requirements.
• Ensure GFI Europe is fully legally compliant by liaising with lawyers.
• Establish GFI Europe’s financial presence and ensure banking and accounting needs are met and managed in partnership with an accounting firm.
• Serve as our human resources manager and create and implement GFI Europe’s human resources and payroll system, including maintenance of employee files, hiring and separation protocols, government reporting, grievance procedures, and all other workplace issues. Review and periodically update the GFI Europe Employee Handbook and respond to staff inquiries regarding GFI’s policies.
• Oversee new employee recruitment efforts, including writing job descriptions, evaluating candidates, onboarding and training.
• Negotiate and manage relationships and contracts with lawyers, accountants, insurers, PR agencies, and other service providers.
• Coordinate with GFI colleagues in the USA to ensure compliance with GFI’s financial and legal reporting systems and obligations.  
• Oversee administrative,  IT and technical needs and requirements of the organization, including helping to find and manage office space, etc.
• Organize team retreats and travel.
• Manage a GFI Europe Intern and Fellow Program, including assisting with intern/fellow onboarding and management.
• Assist the Managing Director, providing diary, administrative and research support as required.
• Perform the above duties for both of GFI Europe’s legal entities, in the UK and Belgium. Over time, oversee and drive GFI’s expansion to other countries in Europe, including setting up legal entities and operational systems in those countries.
• Represent GFI Europe in meetings with stakeholders and potentially at public events.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Managing Director. As we are a start-up, you will be expected to help with a wide range of different functions on an ad hoc basis.

Who We’re Looking For

You must have:

• A passion for our philosophy and mission.
• A commitment to building GFI Europe as a successful organisation for the long term.
• At least 2 years of experience in operations, administration, HR, finance or other relevant field (interpreted broadly).
• Comfort working in a new, small, growing and evolving organization.
• A passion for devising and managing effective systems, fixing problems, and ensuring accurate administration.
• A personality that gets enjoyment and satisfaction out of making things run smoothly and ‘making the magic happen’.
• A very strong work ethic and self-motivation; a sense of ownership and responsibility to drive outcomes.

• Excellent people-skills — the ability to communicate, influence, build alliances, network and work well in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well independently and under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• A positive, can-do, hands-on attitude. You must be willing to help with a range of tasks, some of which will be repetitive and unglamourous, and some of which may be unrelated to your core tasks.
• A high degree of organization and efficiency.

The ideal candidate would also have:

• Experience in successfully managing relationships with lawyers and accountants.
• Experience in successfully setting up a new organisation from scratch - e.g. a UK charity.
• Experience in successfully creating and managing systems in a start-up environment.
• Experience in fundraising and development.
• Ability to communicate well in one or more major EU language other than English. 
• Experience managing a team.

We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every race, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.

The Fine Print

• Terms of employment: Full-time
• Reports to: Richard Parr MBE, Managing Director of GFI Europe
• Location: Flexible - we will consider applicants from across Europe. You will mainly be working remotely: from your home, or wherever you choose. We will get together in London fairly often for co-working, so you must be willing and able to travel to London frequently (at least once a month, for at least a week at a time). You will also be expected to be able to travel occasionally to other major European capitals, especially Brussels. We are only able to consider applicants who are eligible to work in the EU or UK.
• Salary: Up to £43,000. This figure is based on a hire in London, and will be adjusted to reflect the local cost of living for hires made elsewhere.
• Application Deadline: 15th November. We will be assessing candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply now!
• How to apply: Please *both* send your CV and a cover letter, as email attachments, to europe "at" gfi "dot" org *and* complete this short form: forms.gle/QygY4rLf1DyWBoAr9 (just paste this address into your web browser) - thank you. Your cover letter should concisely explain what motivated you to apply for this role, why you think you’d be a great fit, and which bit of the job description energises you the most. Please also mention how you heard about this role. We really look forward to hearing from you!
• Any questions? Please reach out by email to europe "at" gfi "dot" org. If you’ve read this far but decided not to apply, please feel free to share this job description with someone else in your network who you think might be a good fit for the role! Thank you.

Are you a communications professional with a passion to bring out the best in today's youth and their communities?

Prospectus is thrilled to be working exclusively with Youth Business International, who have already supported over 95,000 young people to start or grow a business. They do this by delivering a range of practical entrepreneurship support services, from guiding a young person to register a new business and improving their bookkeeping skills, to helping them write a business plan or grow their fledgling business through facilitating access to finance. They are now looking for a Head of Communications in a new role to develop and leverage their ambitious vision and mission.

The overall purpose of this role is to review and lead Youth Business International's global communications strategy. This includes managing the budgets, line managing the team, leading engaging communication campaigns, building relationships with media contacts and overseeing their social media presence. You will support the gathering of engaging content across a global network, develop brand guidelines and lead the production and publication of impactful materials. Overseeing the bi-monthly newsletter is also part of this role, in addition to supporting event communications. Having brilliant story-telling skills and a natural entrepreneurial "can-do" approach will also be valuable.

To be successful as a Head of Communications, you will having excellent writing and editing skills, a strong eye for detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines. You will have deep experience developing and delivering communication strategies, using analytical tools to track campaign performance and have a proven track record in leading teams. Being able to demonstrate experience leading communications in corporate partnerships is a must, alongside a passion for youth development and an eagerness to grown in a fast-paced environment.

A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Please apply with a Word Document copy of your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage.

This fantastic education and training provider are looking for a senior MarComms professional to come and join their team. Within this role you can look forward to leading the marketing and communication function for the organisation as they look to expand into new markets. You will play a vital role in the development and execution of marketing strategies and activities to meet their student recruitment targets. Line managing a team of 3, you will oversee the growth of their international student numbers and ensure a smooth and effective integration into the organisations admin processes. This role will have a focus on B2C marketing in the higher education sector, but will also involve work on B2B initiatives to promote the organisations courses, products and services to governmental and commercial audiences.

Not only is this an exciting role, this organisation are also offering a strong benefits package, including 31 day holiday allowance and are very open to flexible working options.

This is truly exciting time to join an organisation who are looking to expand into international markets!

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced senior Marketing and Communications professional
• Must have experience within the Higher Education Sector
• Have experience in leading an marketing and communications team
• Have a strong track record in the development and delivery of national and international marketing and communications strategies
• Have experience in an education environment and of student recruitment campaigns, desirably on an international basis

Help inspire the next generation of engineers.

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Digital Communications to lead the evolution and professionalisation of the Academy's digital communications strategy and content, and help position us as a forward-thinking, digitally savvy brand.

In this newly created role, you will oversee the production of the Academy’s digital content and management of all of the Academy's digital channels to optimise user journeys, maximise meaningful engagement and grow new audiences, working with stakeholders, influencers and thought leaders as needed.

Engineering matters. It underpins our daily lives, drives economic growth, plays a critical role in addressing major societal challenges and helps ensure our readiness for the future, from providing a sustainable supply of food, water and clean energy, to advancing healthcare, and keeping us safe and secure.

As the UK’s national academy for engineering and technology, the Royal Academy of Engineering brings together the most talented and successful engineers – our Fellows – to advance and promote excellence in engineering for the benefit of society.

You will be joining the Academy at an exciting time in its development, following recent significant growth in its activities, and as we embark on delivering a new five-year strategy under the leadership of a new President.

Head of Digital Communications is a leadership role, but one which also offers real intellectual excitement and privileged access to some of the country’s best minds.

To succeed, you must have extensive experience of digital communications and marketing and developing and delivering digital communications strategies with deep knowledge of different digital media channels and content formats. You are someone who is creative, resourceful, versatile, an excellent communicator, and able to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 28th October 2019.

Interview date: 8th November 2019.

Head of Digital

Reports to: CEO (dotted line to Director of Marketing & Communications)

Based at: Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe with the possibility to regularly work from home by prior agreement with your line manager

Salary grade table: Specialist (SP2) c. £48k

Hours: 35 hours per week. Hours to be agreed with your line manager. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required

Holiday: 36 days holiday a year including bank holidays 

Line management: 2 FTEs is envisaged

The role:

The Head of Digital is responsible for the development and oversight of Coeliac UK’s digital channels and underpinning systems. This includes web, social, voice and apps. The overall aim is to deliver a best practice digital experience for internal and external stakeholders that will support Coeliac UK’s strategy. 

Key responsibilities:

•In conjunction with the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) develop, maintain and update the two year digital roadmap

•Work across the organisation to oversee all digital development

•Provide best practice guidance to the organisation on digital execution, including user experience, SEO and content optimisation

•Make recommendations for improvements to current digital landscape, user experience and practices

•Provide regular and exception reporting on the key metrics for the digital channels, including a weekly dashboard

•Directly project manage key digital developments including testing and quality control

•Manage third party service providers ensuring value for money and compliance to SLAs

•Lead and develop the Data team to provide relevant, timely and accurate information and support for CRM and other financial and operational data across the organisation.

•Respond to, and troubleshoot, all digital systems issues managing supplier ticketing systems

•Monitor website security and respond to all digital security breaches

•Conduct content audits to eliminate redundant and/or duplicate information

•Ensure compliance with best practice standards and with all laws and regulations

•Keep up to date with industry best practice and monitor competitor websites

Knowledge, skills and experience:

•A degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering or a related qualification

•Minimum two years’ experience managing/developing a website

•Minimum two years’ experience of CRM/database management

•Knowledge of best practice in app development and management

•Expert in content management systems and have extensive experience in developing user journeys, optimising user experience and delivering multi variate testing

•Good knowledge and understanding of W3C Web standards

•Excellent general IT skills, with use of MS project, and MS Visio desirable

•Use of collaborative working portals eg Trello

•HTML/CSS and Workbooks knowledge is advantageous but not essential

•A great understanding of SEO and the impact of actions on search visibility

•A motivated individual with initiative and a structured approach to work who has good organisational skills

•Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

•Can maintain great supplier relationship standards

•Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

•A team player

Competencies

1: General profile

·Provides leadership for staff within a specialised discipline or process area

·Recognised expertise in own area within the organisation. Shares expertise with colleagues and others; offers mentoring and guidance to others

·Provides specialist leadership for staff and work teams or task forces, particularly on emerging areas within specialised functional or process areas

·Co-ordinates the delivery of client service (internal and/or external clients) to maintain client satisfaction and identify performance gaps, as well as new or emerging needs

·Understands relevant organisation issues and the organisation's operational procedures and connects these to work priorities

2: Technical expertise; building & maintaining

·Provides specialist leadership for staff and work teams or task forces, particularly on emerging areas within specialised functional or process areas

2: Technical expertise; applying & anticipating

·Applies knowledge/skills through handling complex problems and/or coordinating work which may extend beyond own area of expertise; shares expertise with colleagues and other work groups

3: Client/organisation orientation; client response

·Anticipates client needs, investigates the underlying causes and identifies short/long term solutions

3: Client/organisation orientation; organisation understanding

·Decisions impact own work group/team; may have impact on functional objectives

3: Client/organisation orientation client response; costs

·Establishes short and mid-term work plans and optimises resources to ensure that work area objectives (e.g., productivity, quality, costs) are consistently met

4: Creating & delivering solutions; problem solving

·Assists in developing budgetary/financial objectives for discipline/team

4: Creating & delivering solutions; planning & organising

·Manages own time and that of others; develops plans for work activities in own area over the medium/long term & supports strategic planning activities

5: Working relationship; communicating, negotiating & influencing

·Main focus is on influencing functional strategy

5: Working relationship; teamwork, coaching & guiding

·Acts as facilitator and mentor; moves the team forward

5: Working relationship; networking

·Creates extensive networks internally and externally

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee. This job description may be altered to reflect the needs of the charity.

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Coeliac UK. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

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Head of Fundraising & Communications
Worthing, West Sussex (office/field-based, covering Worthing and the surrounding areas)

About Us

Established in 1991, Turning Tides is a community-led charity dedicated to ending homelessness. We empower homeless or insecurely housed individuals to achieve sustainable independent living.

We have gone from supporting a handful of people in the coastal town of Worthing to providing a range of services to over 1,700 people in Worthing, Adur, Littlehampton, Horsham and Mid Sussex. We have over 5,000 supporters, 300 volunteers and 100 staff members to date.

We believe that everyone has the right to a home, regardless of the difficulties and issues they may face in their lives. We believe in showing people who need our help that they are not alone, that the wider community is there to support them and offer hope for a better future.

We’re currently looking for a Head of Fundraising & Communications to help us achieve our goals by implementing our Fundraising, Communications and Supporter Engagement strategy.

The Benefits

- FTE salary of £43,000 per annum
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements (part time working optional)
- Play an important role within a community-led organisation
- 25 days’ holiday, increasing with service

If you are a high calibre fundraising professional who can inspire people to take action, this is a superb opportunity to tackle homelessness and empower local people to get back on their feet.

Through the power of community, Turning Tides provides a place of safety, respect and trust. We work together to overcome adversity and ensure that the voices of homeless men and women are heard.

We have a number of services that are making a difference, including our community hubs, supported housing, outreach café and addition recovery support. We want to do more, and in this role, you will help us to gain the funding we need to end homelessness in the region.

The Role

As our Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will develop, inspire and lead a high-performing team and through excellent external and internal communications, ensure the charity delivers on its mission and ambitions.

This is a broad role covering strategy, fundraising, PR and communications and people development, giving you the opportunity to make a difference throughout our organisation.

You will set stretching targets with the aim to increase our net income from £115K to £370K over the next five years.

Reporting to our Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will:

- Develop a compelling fundraising vision and communications strategy
- Develop our digital brand, including our website and social media
- Ensure that monitoring, compliance, risk and ethical fundraising frameworks are in place

About You

To join us as our Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will need:

- Fundraising experience at a senior level
- Experience of creating and managing multiple budgets and forecasts
- A track record of leading and managing teams to achieve growth targets across multiple income streams in the fundraising charity sector
- Proficiency in media channels, such as online (including social media and websites), radio, television and print

A certificate or diploma in Fundraising from the Institute of Fundraising would be beneficial to your application.

Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Head of Communications, Head of Fundraising Strategy, Senior Fundraising Manager, Senior Charity Fundraising Manager, or Senior Supporter Engagement Manager.

The closing date for applications is the 17th November 2019. Interviews will be held on 29th November 2019.

Webrecruit and Turning Tides are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applications for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you could help us to achieve our vision as our Head of Fundraising & Communications, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency

Head of Internal Communications  
Central London Office
Competitive salary and benefit scheme

Are you an experienced internal communications person looking for your next big challenge?  If you have experience of  developing and delivering strategic communications in a complex organisation together with a good understanding of internal audiences and the different channels used to engage with them then you could be just the person to help us deliver our five year strategy – More care to more people.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Marketing, Communications and Digital Services you will be a key part of the Marcomms management team working closely with colleagues in Marketing, Creative Services, Digital, PR and Influencing to ensure a consistent and integrated approach. 

Key deliverables of the role include but are not limited to:

•  Developing and delivering internal communication plans that engage colleagues in our work and establish a culture of brand advocacy where colleagues and volunteers are inspired to share their Sue Ryder stories.
•  Leading on the delivery of our strategic communications strategy to ensure the organisation are informed and engaged with progress and achievements of our five year strategy
•  Leading on the development and delivery of the communications and engagement activity for the organisation wide culture development programme, We are Sue Ryder.
•  Growing and developing our existing communications channels and reviewing new channels when appropriate.
•  Leading on the development of our volunteer communications plans and campaigns.
•  Line managing the Internal Communications Manager, overseeing all internal communications.
•  Development of our annual report and impact report

Essential Requirements for the role:

•  Proven experience of developing and implementing internal communications strategies and plans in line with organisational goals across a large and complex organisation.
•  The ability to develop a network of relationships across a large organisation and to understand the challenges faced by a diverse range of internal stakeholders.
•  Managing and working with external suppliers
•  Experience of establishing innovative ways of communicating with staff across a large and disparate workforce, including developing video content
•  Effective communication and motivational skills with the ability to adapt communications to different audiences and circumstances.

*Competitive Benefits Package* – 25 days holiday rising to 30 plus bank holidays, buy and sell holiday scheme, private pension, staff discount with thousands of retailers, enhanced maternity pay, 15% off New Goods and lots more. Please visit our careers page for the full list  

About Us
 
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can

1st Interviews – 18th October 2019
2nd Interviews - 22nd October 2019

Head of Campaign

University of the Arts London

Holborn, London

Competitive Salary and Benefits

The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a global leader in arts, design, fashion and communications. 

The 2019 QS Rankings for Art and Design rank us as second in the world, as well as the world’s leading art and design university with undergraduate provision.  We have a clear strategic vision set out until 2022 which is focussed on providing transformative education, developing world-leading research and enterprise, becoming the centre of public debate for the future of arts, design, fashion and communication, and building an inspirational, physical environment that supports its students, staff and wider communities.

To support this ambition, we are in the final planning stages of our first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign.  The campaign is part of the university’s largest-ever investment in Development posts and activity, and support for our work across the university could not be stronger.  Our fundraising activity since 2014 demonstrates a steady, upward trajectory and we have achieved significant results already.  We are now seeking 3 talented individuals in a Head of Campaign, Head of Development Operation and Head of Events, to join and help us fulfil UAL’s potential. 

The Head of Campaign is a key role in the planning, development and implementation of our campaign and delivery of a multi-million pound target.  You will design a campaign that will incorporate hugely ambitious capital plans (including entirely new campuses in London within the next five years) and support for students facing increasingly difficult living conditions in London. 

Critical to your success in this important role is your track record of working on successful multi-million pound fundraising campaigns.  You will bring excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, and a strong ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve.  Your enthusiasm, pragmatism and resilience will help you win the support of those around you, and experience of securing major gifts is also highly desirable.

If you are interested in a unique chance to manage a substantial fundraising campaign which will change the landscape of London and make a significant impact on the future of this institution and Britain’s creative future, we’d like to hear from you.  To view the information pack for this unique opportunity, please visit the Richmond Associates' website or to arrange a confidential discussion with the consulting team please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS AM TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2019

We particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UAL at this level.

Do you have strong brand communications experience and can commute to South Hampshire? Then read on...

Brand Communications Manager - Up to £34,000 - Hampshire

THE COMPANY
Our client offers vocational and technical qualifications in a range of service sectors. With more than 1,900 approved centres worldwide, they have an ever-expanding list of centres throughout the UK and Ireland, with a growing international presence. It's a great time to join their highly-skilled and energetic marketing team and a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop your career!

THE ROLE
The job of Brand Communications Manager will see you bring the brand values and brand purpose to life in a compelling and engaging way.
Using a variety of channels, you will be responsible for
- managing internal and external positioning of the brands in the UK and internationally
- planning and managing a programme of UK and international events to enhance brand experience and drive sales
-designing and delivering a suite of collateral and merchandise and an engaging and ongoing programme for internal engagement with all staff

YOU
To perform in the role of Brand Communications Manager you must have

- excellent experience as brand manager in a service-based B2B organisation
- strong experience of working on events and exhibitions
- outstanding ability to communicate and negotiate with colleagues and stakeholders

If this sounds like you, apply online NOW!

Brand Communications Manager - Up to £34,000 - Hampshire

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Summary

Forward Action is looking for a Head of Web Development to join our friendly, fast-moving team.  

As the leader of our development team, you’ll build our strategies, ideas and designs into tools that deliver real-world impact for our progressive clients. As well as managing two developers and a group of freelancers, you’ll take ownership of our technical work right from project conception through to delivery. You’ll map out technical solutions to new briefs, and ensure we consistently deliver high quality development work that helps our clients hit their campaign goals.

If you have a solid development background, great communication skills and are passionate about making the world a better place, this job is for you.

This is a permanent role, with the freedom to work both in our London office and remotely anywhere in the UK. You can work either four or five days per week.

Applications close Sunday 3 November 2019.

Who we are

Forward Action is a full service digital agency for progressive causes. We come up with ideas for campaigns that get results, then do the work to create them. We have been in the engine room of some of the most successful election and charity digital campaigns of the last few years, helping our clients add millions of new supporters to their email lists, raise more money online (from more donors) and create campaigns that have led to real-world change.

Our clients are some of the most exciting and impactful organisations in campaigning, including Greenpeace, Cancer Research UK, Amnesty International, WaterAid, The Labour Party and SumOfUs.

Our development team consists of two developers and a group of freelancers. We mostly deliver front-end development solutions for our clients that work at scale (our work is seen by millions of people each year) and help them hit their campaigning goals. We also do some backend work to integrate our solutions with our clients’ CRMs and occasionally do other larger pieces of backend work.

What you’ll do as part of our team

• Manage the development aspects of projects, including:

  • Managing developers working on the projects

  • Making sure developers have assets and support

  • Quality assuring builds

  • Liasing with the clients via email, Trello and video calls throughout the entire process

  • Giving feedback on designs and wireframes from a development-feasibility perspective

  • Contributing to and sometimes leading project evaluation calls with clients

• Come up with technical strategies, specifications and quotes in response to briefs from clients

• Ensure we have the right development skills and capacity to deliver for our clients. That will include:

  • Building and maintaining relationships with freelancers

  • Overseeing training of the development team to make sure we're making the most of modern frameworks and our clients’ technology stacks

• Lead on how we innovate technically to improve results for our clients

• Help make our project-delivery processes more efficient and effective by managing the development of innovative internal tools

• Ensure our development processes and standards are appropriate to the work we’re doing

• Quality assure development work, leading on making sure the quality of our development work is consistently high

• Ensure our development work complies with our own data and security requirements and those of our clients

• Line manage two members of our development team

• Help us communicate about our development work as part of our marketing

Benefits and location

Pro Rata Salary: £50,184 if you live inside London, £44,807 (plus £3,000 travel expense allowance) if you live outside London.

Contract Term: This is a permanent contract. The role can be either full time or four days a week.

Location: In our Hoxton office, with the option to work remotely. Ensuring our team is open to people who live outside London and enabling staff to work flexibly are important values to us, so you’ll have the freedom to work from home regularly. Most of our meetings are held via video conferencing, but you will occasionally need to attend meetings with clients in London - once every two-to-four weeks on average.

Holiday: 25 days/year (pro rata), plus bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year.

Maternity and Paternity/Long-term partner parental leave: Maternity leave - 12 weeks full pay, 14 weeks 50% pay. Paternity/Long-term partner parental leave: 6 weeks full pay.

Why work at Forward Action?

Our values are critical to us: we will only work with causes that make the world a better place. You will get to work with some of the most inspiring and impactful organisations in the sector, and spend your days helping win progress on everything from climate change to clean water.

You will be working at the cutting edge of digital campaigning. We recognise that what we do can always be tested and improved, so we constantly pursue innovation. We are an agile, fast-moving team, and you will have the opportunity to rapidly develop and expand your skills and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to giving equal employment opportunities to everyone who applies for this role. Our team is open, inclusive, friendly, respectful and kind.

Abilities and experience you’ll need to have

• We think you'll probably have 4+ years of experience as a developer building user-focused products, but we're more interested in the quality of your experience than exact timing.

• Excellent frontend development experience using a modern JavaScript framework such as Vue.js or React.

• Backend development experience with modern PHP and/or Node.js and SQL databases

• Knowledge of WordPress development

• The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

• Experience managing development projects

• Experience working out a technical solution for a brief

• The ability to balance engineering excellence with tight budgets and timelines

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent organisation and attention-to-detail

• Dedication to helping build a fairer, more progressive society

• Fluency in spoken and written English

We’re also looking for a quick learner. We don’t expect you to know or have done everything when you start - instead, we’ll be looking for you to pick up new skills and knowledge quickly, then run with them.

Abilities and experience that are nice to have

We know it’s not possible for any applicants to have all these skills - it’s likely you’ll be able to bring 3-5 of the following to our team:

• Experience working in the charity sector

• Experience working as a freelancer and/or at an agency

• Experience managing at least one person

• Experience working with email marketing tools like Mailchimp

• Experience working with CRMs that are popular in the charity sector, such as Engaging Networks or Blue State Digital tools

• A solid understanding of online user experience (e.g. how to lay out a web page to improve conversion rates)

• Experience working with a variety of software development approaches (Agile, Waterfall etc)

• Experience working with a variety of software development project management tools

• An understanding of WCAG criteria and experience building accessible web applications

• Experience with cloud hosting services: Google Cloud, Netlify, Heroku

How to apply

To apply for this job, please click the "Apply" button and complete the form you land on.

To ensure our hiring process is as fair as possible, we run an anonymised application procedure. So please remove your name and contact information from your CV before uploading it, and only enter these details in the online form. 

To apply, you will need to include:

• your CV (with name and contact details removed)

• up to 250 words explaining how you’re suited to the role and why you want this job

• links to three examples of your front-end development work. If possible, please provide these in a format that doesn’t include your name.

• up to 200 words describing the most difficult technical challenge you’ve faced on a project and how you resolved it

Applications close on Sunday 3 November.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written online task from home - this can be any time that works for you between Friday 8 November and Monday 11 November. Selected candidates will then be invited to attend an interview (either in person in London or via a video call) on Tuesday 19 November.

Questions?

If you’re unclear about anything to do with the role, you can contact our team via our website.

A national health charity, urgently seek an interim Head of Media until end January 2020.

The Head of Media is responsible for the charity's media and social media activity across traditional and online media outlets at national and regional level.
Through multiple media channels, the charity's media team will support strategic objectives to influence behavioural and policy change, maintain trust and brand and drive income generation.

The Head of Media will lead on and drive forward media, press and social media profile and impact, working with tenacity, imagination and good judgement to develop a high performing and sector-leading team to help achieve dramatic change for service area users.

Duties:
Lead on the creation and delivery of a pipeline of proactive media activity and annual media and social media plans, collaborating with teams across the organisation and providing expert advice, to support the charity's strategic objectives.
Develop and lead the Media team to deliver and evaluate ambitious, analytically-driven PR and social media plans, that support strategic aims including communicating our key messages, increasing our reach and awareness, influencing behavioural and policy change and driving income.
Oversee the day-to-day running of the media office, including the management of social media channels and their content, ensuring fast, accurate and strategically-aligned responses to media
enquiries and that we capitalise on media opportunities presented by the news agenda. Ensure output is high-quality and effective in ensuring media cut-through to maximise impact for the charity.
Use a range of internal and external data to inform media activity and support innovation.
Advise the organisation on media matters to inform planning and responses to the media agenda, based on an in-depth understanding of the relevant external press, media and social media environment, trends.
Manage, motivate and support the Senior Media Officer and Senior Social Media Officer as well as leading the wider team, being an ambassador of best practice and professional development.
Develop and lead the media team to network and build relationships with key journalists to support the media team's objectives.
Lead the team to source and interview case studies and engage with celebrity supporters to support media objectives, complying with internal process and data protection legislation.
Be responsible for ensuring that the organisations spokespeople are trained and able to deliver effective media interviews - and deliver continuous coaching and development.
Lead our operational response as Incident Communications Lead for the organisation, playing an active role in preparing for and implementing responses to crisis or high-risk situations, and advising the Senior Leadership Team as appropriate.
Ensure there is robust business intelligence for the organisation and team. This would be achieved by setting KPI's and targets for our media, tracking effectiveness through monitoring, providing insight into how this effectiveness can be improved, and producing reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to inform future strategic direction.
Ensure that the work produced by the Media team adheres to organisational policies and positions and aligns with the strategy at all times for maximum effect.
Manage the Media team budget and monitor expenditure.
From time-to-time, as needed, create high-quality media materials including press releases and statements, comment pieces and spokesperson briefings.
Available to work outside office hours, including managing out of hours media office.

Experience:
Significant experience of developing creative media concepts, strategies and tactics and implementing on and off-line media plans.
Significant experience of securing on-message national, regional, trade and broadcast coverage to support policy, health advice and fundraising campaigns that creates tangible, measurable impact.
A digital mind-set and proven track record in devising, managing and evaluating successful media campaigns integrated with other activity.
Significant experience in interviewing case studies in a sensitive way whilst eliciting strong media angles.
Significant experience in analyzing complex data to identify newsworthy statistics.
Significant experience in building and developing relationships with journalists in a range of media.
Experience managing projects, budgets and timelines.
Significant experience of line management and team leadership including the ability to motivate and manage people effectively.

Day rate is based on an annual salary of £52kpa. The upper end of the scale is based on someone working through a Ltd or Umbrella company.

Head of Media

£56,000-£61,000pa

London

The Head of Media will be responsible for developing and executing a year-round PR strategy for fundraising campaigns and projects, events, partnerships. You will lead the Media team to deliver impactful consumer campaigns, playing an essential role in communicating the positive work that Comic Relief does with its many partners. You will help to prepare for any reputational risk and crisis management arising from consumer facing campaigns, working closely with the Head of Corporate Communications to develop and implement Comic Relief’s communication strategy

Key responsibilities:

· Lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of Comic Relief’s consumer PR strategy that will support the brand, drive awareness, strengthen the organisation’s reputation and contribute to fundraising.

· Oversee the development of PR strategies to support Red Nose Day, Sport Relief and other fundraising campaigns and events, funding and corporate partnerships (eg. BA, Sainsbury’s, GSK, Gates Foundation, DfID) to deliver strategic media coverage which also supports organisation objectives.

· Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders within the organisation, identifying strategic media opportunities to promote their work as part of the wider Comic Relief strategic objectives and priorities.

· Work closely with the Head of Corporate Communications to anticipate, prepare for and implement responses to crisis situations where there is a risk of damage to Comic Relief’s reputation. Ensure training across the team to build capacity for this work.

· Work closely with the Head of Marketing and Brand to help develop the Comic Relief narrative and messaging.

· Work closely with the social and online teams to manage and run integrated creative campaigns.

· Give leadership and direction to the Media team, providing line management to two direct reports and have overall responsibility for five staff within the Media team. Manage appraisals, team meetings and support staff to maximise their potential.

· Have overall responsibility for recruiting and managing additional staff and agencies where necessary for busy campaign periods.

· Work closely with the relevant BBC Publicity teams for Red Nose Day and Sport Relief to ensure cohesive work practices.

· Oversee the budget for the Media team.

· Serve as one of the key media contacts for Comic Relief and hold strong key editorial relationships with print, broadcast and digital media.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

· Strong relevant journalist relationships across National print and online media, and proven experience in handling high profile issues.

· Managing a large team across different disciplines

· Strong collaborative skills

· Experience and knowledge of the Broadcast industry

· Experience and knowledge of the charity and fundraising sector.

· Significant experience of consumer facing PR campaign

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 30th Oct 2019 GMT (Europe/London)

We are looking for a Head of Campaigns to join a leading charity to help them affect change on a global scale.

Position: Head of Campaigns

Location: Based in Sidmouth, Devon – “an area of outstanding natural beauty”

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £51,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, Healthshield plan, confidential counselling service, subsidised restaurant, free parking, enhanced maternity/paternity benefits, Life Assurance Scheme, 31 day’s holiday per year, inclusive of the 8 statutory public holidays. This increases by one day each year until a maximum of 34 days is reached.

Closing Date: 4th November 2019

The challenge of delivering better welfare on a global scale for millions of donkeys and mules is complex and ever changing. In order to affect change on a global scale we are looking to recruit a Head of Campaigns who can face these challenges and create engaging and effective campaigns that will change the world for these magnificent animals and for the communities who rely on them.

The Role

As Head of Campaigns, you will work closely with the Director of Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns and the Head of Advocacy to lead on the implementation and management of inspiring campaigns.

You will lead campaigns across global regions and will possess the ability to react quickly to events that require a rapid response. You will offer campaigning advice and translate complex messages to a wide range of stakeholders including senior management and international colleagues.

About You

As Head of Campaigns you will have experience of working internationally in a cross-departmental leadership position, as well as working with the media at a national and international level. You will also possess excellent communication, diplomacy, writing, editorial, and organisational skills, with the natural ability to influence stakeholders.

You will possess significant post qualification experience in a strategic campaigns leadership role, having designed and implemented campaign strategies that influence decision-makers and help build powerful partnerships for change.

If you feel you have the qualities, skills and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding and vital role, and would like to be part of the evolving programme of change taking place within the charity, we would love to hear from you.

In return…

You can be part of an evolving program of change taking place within a leading charity working in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With amazing benefits and opportunities to develop you career, you can really make a difference in a fulfilling and rewarding role.

About the Organisation

The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide. They are working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”

Our client is a Disability Confident Employer. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.