OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Head of Communications

Public Affairs and Communications

Contract: 1 year fixed term, with possibility of becoming permanent

Salary: £51,467 - £64,888

Location: London

Ref: PAC/03/20

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in

which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through

research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change.

The Public Affairs and Communications (PAC) team leads on dissemination and engagement for ODI. Our role is to maximise the impact of ODI’s research, analysis and convening. Last year we produced over 250 publications, held over 50 public events and maintained one of the highest profile digital platforms in the sector – with over a million visits to our website and healthy social media engagement. We are looking for an experienced manager with strong planning skills and an aptitude for navigating multiple shifting demands to join our team as Head of Communications and lead on output planning, management and delivery for the organisation. You will play a key role in helping ODI translate the evidence and ideas emerging from our world class research and analysis into products and activities that will help deliver the Sustainable Development Goals and address global challenges. The successful candidate will have experience of managing teams and production processes, planning and budgeting. They will provide oversight of our publications, digital and events teams. They will manage staff allocation to projects and activities, matching resources to demand and scheduling outputs. You will be joining a team of public affairs and communications professionals who are passionate about ODI’s mission and changing the world for the better. 

You will have: 

• Degree level education.
• At least four years’ experience in public affairs and communications planning within a research, academic or policy-orientated organisation.
• Experience of project management working with senior stakeholders and contributors from a variety of research backgrounds.
• At least four years’ experience at management level.
• Experience of developing and implementing planning processes across an organisation. Knowledge of planning tools and processes such as Trello and Excel.
• A good command of budgeting and resource planning.
• Ability to navigate multiple, regularly shifting and sometimes unplanned demands and activities.  
• Ability to work collegiately and confidently with senior colleagues internally.
• Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor and inspire staff, as well as listen to, and consult, colleagues.

Closing date:  30 April 2020

Interview:  w/c 11 May 2020

ODI is an equal opportunities employer

Charity Reg. No.228248

Head of IT and Property

Contract: Permanent, full time 
Salary: Circa £40,000 dependent on experience  
Location: Ross-on-Wye (flexible working options available)  
Closing: Friday 24th April 2020 
Interviews: Technical interviews w/c 27th April (flexible). Second interviews Thursday 7th May (flexible)

The Marine Conservation Society is the UK’s leading charity for the protection of our seas, shores and wildlife. MCS is the voice for the sea, for all the fascinating creatures that live beneath the waves, for our breath-taking coastal environment, for all those who make a sustainable living from the sea and for everyone who simply enjoys visiting the beach and our glorious coastline.

To ensure our voice is heard, we have ambitious plans to grow substantially over the coming years and we are looking for a Head of IT and Property who will ensure our IT, telecommunications and office accommodation effectively support our bold strategy.  

This is an ideal role for someone with broad technical experience who is able to develop and deliver strategic solutions. Adept at communicating effectively with non-technical colleagues, you will form supportive, solution-focused relationships with teams across MCS. As an experienced project manager, you will have the skills to deliver projects successfully and be able to confidently negotiate and manage supplier contracts and property leases. 

Key Skills

- Previous experience of developing and delivering IT strategies
- A track record of delivering technical projects that create results, are on time and within budgets 
- Proven ability to work with a diverse and agile workforce, supporting teams through the development of the IT infrastructure policies and processes
- Proven understanding of data management and digital strategies
- Excellent communication skills and a strong focus on customer service - particularly in translating technical solutions to non-technical teams
- Proven team leadership skills
- Demonstrable negotiating and influencing skills for internal stakeholders and external suppliers for contracts and agreements
- The ability to implement plans with minimal disruption to service provision
- A confident self-starter who is able to take a proactive approach when managing a varied and busy workload

We offer a great working environment, an incredible cause and the chance to make a real difference.

Want to Apply? 

We'd like a CV and cover letter to support your application so select the button shown to download the information pack, which includes the full job description and more information on what works well for applications. 

You will be asked to include a cover letter with your CV which tells us why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the role and person specification. We value this element of the application, so it's worth you taking the time to include it. 

Notes

MCS is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.   

Existing eligibility to work in the UK is required. 

Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England & Wales) SC037480 (Scotland) 

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Head of IT & Estates, Head of IT, IT Manager, IT and Office Manager, IT and Property Manager, or Estate Manager.

More & Better - Together !

2020, the start of a new decade in which we want to do more and better – doubling our impact by 2025.

To achieve this we need an individual who has the drive, skills and passion to be responsible for helping us achieve ‘digital service transformation’ so that we can move to digital service delivery, the impact of which can be evidenced, across a range of different service user groups.

The holder needs to develop an understanding of end to end service user needs in order to develop the service user digital experience.

This job is responsible for leading the strategic development and operational management of YMCA’s Information Technology, including the oversight of our external IT contractors; plus the identification and implementation of all digital engagement tools and systems within the charity, in collaboration with relevant service Heads.

As a member of the Senior Management Team and in collaboration with the charity’s Trustees, the post holder will also contribute to the development of vision, direction and operational management of the charity as a whole.

Closing date: 29 March 2020

Please note it is highly likely interviews for this position will take place via video call.

This London based charity are the leaders in their field and on path to raise over £12m annually by 2023. Funding vital research and providing crucial information, their work is hugely important and touches the lives of millions of people each year.

About the role

This is a new role, establishing and heading up a new digital engagement team which is fundamental to the success of the new integrated digital engagement and fundraising projects to diversify and increase the charity’s income streams.

The role will have a dual line report in to the Fundraising Director and Marketing Director, it is a crucial role for integrated working between the two teams with emphasis on creating awareness and familiarity of the brand amongst target audiences alongside digital income generation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fundraising and marketing campaigns that drive income while growing familiarity and awareness.
• Develop a digital engagement strategy that a focus on supporter care and journey, to increase engagement, lead generation and conversion.
• Develop and execute individual giving campaigns in partnership with the Fundraising Director.
• Leading on digital acquisition strategy.
• Lead on digital innovation utilising a test and learn approach to developments.
• Ensure all digital channels are fully optimised for digital fundraising.
• Evaluate activity, ensure KPIs are in place, analytics are effectively used and activity delivers against business objectives.
• You will be leading the digital fundraising function, managing 2 direct reports, a portfolio of agencies and temp/support staff where required.

Experience

You will have experience of driving income growth digitally, ideally with 3 years’ experience in a senior position. You will be well versed in budget management and managing agencies, and have proven ability identifying opportunities and making strategic decisions. A good understanding of Fundraising Code and Data Protection is highly beneficial, as well as web management and analytics tools and software.

To find out more about this organisation and role please get in touch as soon as possible.

Job Title

Head of Activism

Reporting to

Executive Director

Salary

£36K - £39K pro rata, depending on experience

Contract

4 days (30 hours) preferred, 3 to 5 days also considered, with a high degree of flexibility over working hours (core hours 10-4)

Duration

Initially 12 months contract, following a 3-months probationary period, with strong possibility of extension, subject to funding

Start Date

May – June 2020

Location

Feedback’s Head Office in London Fields, Hackney with a very likely office move to Blackhorse Road, Waltham Forest later in the year, with possibility for some home working; a small amount of UK travel and very occasional international travel will also be required

Currently, remote working in line with the Government’s COVID 19 guidance. While some of this work includes responsibility for delivery of COVID 19 relief work, for which some staff are exempt from the Stay-at-Home guidance, the Head of Activism will not need to be involved in this direct delivery should they not want to.

About Us

Feedback is regenerating nature by transforming our food system. We challenge power, catalyse action and empower people to achieve positive change. Food production is the single greatest impact humans have on the environment. From mountains of food waste, to habitat destruction to clear land to grow animal feed for factory farms, to soil depletion leaving future harvests at risk: the food system needs to change. Founded in 2013, we combine hard-hitting investigative research, campaigns, community outreach and on the ground pilots for a better food system.

About the role

We must rebuild the food system to halt and reverse the catastrophic degradation of our natural environment and hold those responsible for this catastrophe to account. These changes will be led by a new generation of diverse, empowered and passionate campaigners who together will change the face of the social and environmental movements. With them, we must ensure that the voices of those most affected by climate change and environmental degradation are heard and acted upon.

Feedback is looking for a dynamic, highly competent and committed activist with a background in community or youth organising, campaigning and/or movement building to join us in inspiring and supporting citizens, community groups and allied organisations to take action on food to address the climate and ecological emergencies.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of Activism will design and oversee our strategy to build a more inclusive environmental and food movement as well as lead our varied community engagement programmes, including our youth work. This is a new position at Feedback and there will be scope for the new Head of Activism to shape the role. Capitalising on Feedback’s long track record of public, community and youth engagement, the Head of Activism will support beneficiaries, event participants and volunteers to become engaged food and environmental activists. 

Approximately half of this role will be overseeing the delivery of our Eco Talent project: designed to create more accessible points of entry into the environmental and community food sectors through a paid internship scheme. Alongside the delivery of this programme, the Head of Activism will work across our campaigns and programmes to ensure community groups and volunteers are activated around our campaign asks. The Head of Activism will also manage our relationships with social and environmental movements, enabling them to have food issues high on their agenda. The Head of Activism will also lead on the development of new programmes aimed at mobilising people, especially young people, on food system change, and secure funding for this work. Part of the senior management team, the Head of Activism will help Feedback remain a great place to work and effective in creating the change it seeks in the world.

Job Description

The main responsibilities of this role are:

1. Act as project director to the Eco Talent project ensuring its successful delivery (approx. 50%)
   1. Acting as project director, work with, advise and support the project management team to develop and deliver the project
   2. Line manage the project team (currently 3 part-time staff)
   3. Lead on recruitment strategies for young people (interns) and host organisations (project partners)
   4. Lead on creating the project’s intellectual outputs, such as policy recommendations
   5. Work closely with Feedback’s Head of Communications to develop an effective communications strategy for the project - to support recruitment, highlight project successes and promote policy recommendations
   6. Manage relations with all key stakeholders including the Wildlife Trust (programme administrators) and National Lottery Community Fund (funder)
   7. Identify opportunities to promote Feedback’s work and policy recommendations at external events and conferences; there may also be scope for Feedback to create or lead events
   8. Identify opportunities for legacy projects and legacy funding
   9. Ensure the young people who take part in the programme become advocates for Feedback and food system change in their professional and personal lives

1. Act as project director to community outreach and capacity building programmes ensuring their successful delivery (approx. 20%)
   1. Act as project director for some of our more community and community capacity building projects, currently including community feasts and community-led gleaning
   2. Act as project director for future projects with a strong community or student organising component

1. Lead on Feedback’s movement building, youth outreach and engagement of diverse groups (approx. 25%)

1. Develop a creative engagement strategy encompassing transformative work with young people, community engagement and collaboration with diverse stakeholders that support Feedback’s strategic aims and objectives
2. Work with campaign directors across the team to deliver high quality creative engagement programmes to mobilise communities, young people and stakeholders around our work and campaign asks
3. Working with campaigners across the team, lead on the design and delivery of public events or stunts
4. Foster and develop strong and innovative partnerships with community, food and environmental organisations and movements
5. Work with other directors and senior campaigners to conceive and develop new campaigns, including identifying and securing funding opportunities

1. Contribute to the development of Feedback as an effective and inclusive organisation (approx. 5%)
   1. As a senior member of the team, contribute to the organisation’s sound management and planning, including financial and risk management, team wellbeing and strategic development
   2. Lead on the development of an organisational diversity and inclusion strategy to embed diversity and inclusion activity into all of our operations and programmes and work with the Operations Manager and campaigners to embed this strategy
   3. Generate and elicit learning on citizen action around food to assist in Feedback’s development  
   4. Conduct any other reasonable task as requested by the Executive Director

Person Specification

We are looking for a person with a diverse set of skills for this unique, multi-faceted role. Our ideal candidate will be equally comfortable in scenarios of management (of team members, volunteers and programmes of work), practical, on-the-ground community engagement with a wide range of participants and feeding this work into Feedback’s thought leadership, working on intellectual outputs and policy recommendations that shape our vision of a future food system.

Skills, Experience, Attributes

Essential:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in movement building, community outreach and organising, campaigning and/or youth work
• Proven interest in, and knowledge of environmental issues and/ or food and nutrition acquired through qualifications, professional or volunteer experience
• A strong understanding of how structural inequality affects people’s access to food that is healthy for people and planet
• Demonstrable experience of working within diverse communities and/or promoting inclusivity
• Enthusiasm for working with people from all ages and backgrounds; excellent inter-personal skills
• An aptitude for working with young people, a nurturing attitude
• Experience developing new projects and programmes of work and winning funding for their delivery
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and digital
• Strong IT skills/literacy (Word, Excel, email management, social media) and familiarity with digital tools for activist organising and engagement 
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability, willing to pitch in on delivery and help colleagues across the team, recognising that Feedback is a small, nimble organisation with fast-changing priorities  
• A commitment to Feedback’s values- bold, collaborative, impact-driven, celebratory, inspiring- and to our goal of ecological regeneration through changing the food system

This job is open to everyone, regardless of their background. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that opportunities like this are less available to you.

How to apply  

Please submit, in Word or pdf format, a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback.

Closing date for applications is 4th May at 5 pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified on 7th May

Interviews will be held online via Zoom on 14th May, and will include a short written task to be carried out the day of the interview  (or in person at our office in London Fields if government advice has changed on remote working)

Quaker Social Action is a charity and a limited company, founded in 1867, to address poverty and social exclusion. We are based in east London and support around 3,000 people each year through a diverse and innovative range of practical projects.

We are seeking an ambitious head of operations to play a central role in shaping the strategic and operational direction of QSA. Joining the senior leadership team at our office in Bethnal Green, you will be a dynamic thinker, possessing a strong people-focus and a passion for maintaining organisational wellbeing.

You will oversee all service delivery, supporting project teams to ensure we are meeting the strategic vision for each area of our work. This responsibility will include taking a lead on QSA’s impact, using a well-tested structure to capture evidence and reflect upon our practice. The role will report directly to QSA’s director, who you’ll work closely with to provide effective and appropriate accountability to the board, whilst taking the lead on strengthening QSA’s systems and processes.

This is an excellent opportunity within an organisation that is small enough to see the direct benefit of your endeavours. We are looking for an exceptional person who is motivated by contributing in a pivotal role at an organisation with a reputation for delivering work of the highest standard.

Visit our website or download the job pack to apply.

Al-Khair Foundation is a unique charity comprising the international delivery of humanitarian aid, three TV channels and four private schools. We are seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager. You shall report to and be supported strategically by the Head of Information, Communications and Technologies and you will be responsible for managing a growing team. You will need to be extremely hands-on and hit the ground running, delivering excellent marketing and communications activity across brand, content, digital and media.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining, developing and delivering the marketing strategy and operational plan.
• Ensuring the strategy, plan and activity directly supports the delivery of organisational objectives through appropriate brand, marketing and communications activities.
• Leading brand activity, ensuring the implementation of plans, and effective management.
• Monitoring our audiences and charity sector trends and completing competitor analysis, using findings to inform strategic plans, operational plans and day-to-day activity.
• Hands-on delivery of social media and wider digital media, traditional marketing projects, events and marketing collateral for branches and organisation-wide fundraising initiatives.

Your experience will include:

• Charity sector experience is a must.
• Educated to degree level in Marketing or equivalent degree/qualification.
• Substantial experience of marketing and communications, having worked at a senior level with experience of brand development, content, creative services, digital and media.
• Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering integrated strategies and activities across teams.
• Managing a team, providing direction and motivation and delivering effective line management through supervision and development of staff.

Candidates interested in this role are encouraged to email their CVs via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midnight on 16th June 2020.

Due to the expected high response to this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this campaign once we have a suitable pool of applicants.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Purpose of Post

FACT’s mission is to enrich lives and shape the future through Film, Art and Creative Technology. You will be joining our team at an exciting time in the organisation’s development! The Head of Development will work closely with the CEO/Director, who joined the organisation in May 2019, and the new leadership team to identify, develop and implement opportunities for income generation in line with FACT’s Business Plan.

This role will be particularly focused on diversifying and growing income to help strengthen FACT’s business model, coordinating our upcoming Band 3 Arts Council England National Portfolio application, and leading on our capital fundraising campaign. The role will also be key in managing stakeholders including: local government, public funding distributors, trusts and foundations, EU funding, corporates and other strategic relationships.

The Head of Development will lead the Senior Management Team in the coordination and management of all bid writing and fundraising across the organisation, and take a lead role in the development, implementation and management of initiatives to maximise both contributed and earned income.

How to Apply

Please download the full job description and equal opportunities form. To apply, please send a detailed letter outlining why you are interested in the post and how your experience fits our requirements, plus a CV and a completed equal opportunities form.

Deadline

Sunday 29 March at midnight

Interviews

Interviews will take place on Monday 6 or Wednesday 8 April 2020.

Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives? Can you help St Mungo’s tell the story of our work in compelling ways to a wide variety of audiences?

We are looking for a Digital Communications Manager to join our Communications and Marketing Team. In this new role you will help St Mungo’s grow our reach and influence to achieve our vision that everyone should have a place to call home and be able to fulfil their hopes and ambitions.

About the role

Our marketing and communications team plays a crucial role in telling the story of our work and its impact, building our profile, our brand and managing our reputation. As part of our ongoing commitment to increasing awareness and understanding of our work, we are expanding and reshaping the team to enable us to adopt a more strategic, pro-active and integrated approach to our communications and marketing activities.

We are looking for an experienced Digital Manager to lead the digital element of our communications and marketing strategy, increasing our reach and deepening engagement. This will involve creating and embedding channel strategies for each digital platform, evaluating digital impact and pro-actively monitoring and responding to social media activity, working closely with the communications team to create compelling and effective online content across all platforms including the website.

You will also provide line management to a small team, oversee budget, work with external suppliers and collaborate and co-ordinate with other key stakeholders across the organisation.

This role is normally office based but with flexibility in terms of working from home and working hours.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will have a track record of devising digital strategies integrated with other channels, working with social media, creating online content and using digital analytics. As well as experience in leading and managing people.

In order to excel in this busy role you will also have first rate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing reactive and longer term tasks.  Excellent communication and influencing skills are essential, as you will be required to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organisation. You will also need to be an expert user of including social media platforms, web systems, video and Microsoft packages

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Monday 20 April 2020

Interview and Assessments will take place remotely on Wednesday 29 April or Friday 1 May

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

The Connections at St.Martin’s is seeking an exceptional Director of Fundraising and Communications, with strong experience of fundraising and associated communications. This is a one year fixed term maternity cover post, with responsibility for leading the dynamic Fundraising & Communications Team to achieve ambitious targets in a supportive environment. Furthermore, the post holder will act as a key member of the Connection’s three-person Leadership Team. We are seeking a driven and capable fundraiser and leader, ideally with experience of Corporate Fundraising or Individual Giving – areas we seek to develop in the coming year.

The Connection at St. Martin’s is based in the heart of London, right next to Trafalgar Square. We have been helping homeless people for over 100 years, and are one of London’s largest homelessness charities. Last year, we helped over 2,600 people to move away from, and stay off the streets of London.

We provide tailored employment support and training, volunteering opportunities and housing advice. We also provide a variety of specialist services to help clients cope with the physical and psychological effects of being homeless, empowering them to develop their strengths and ability to change their own future and recover from homelessness – working with clients, not for them.

The Connection at St. Martins has an annual turnover of £5.3m, a staff team of 100 and around 50 regular volunteers. The fundraising team raises circa £3m a year and the charity benefits from the BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal, run by our partners - the St. Martin’s Charity. CSTM has a high profile and a sound financial footing with significant independence from statutory funding.  That said, there are close working links with Westminster City Council, and other homelessness organisations such as The Passage, St. Mungos and West London Mission. The charity also has a number of high-profile corporate neighbours who support our work.

The role:

The exciting role of Director of Fundraising and Communications is of critical importance to the organisation. The post holder will be a key member of the Connection’s three-person Leadership Team. You will lead a passionate and driven Fundraising & Communications Team to achieve ambitious targets in a supportive environment.

Our strategy includes our aim to grow fundraising from £2.5m to £3m a year by 2023. You therefore must be able to oversee the work range of different funding streams as well as possessing the ability to secure five and six figure sums in your own right.

About you:

• You must be an extremely strong relationship builder and networker

• Exicted by the prospect of leading an ambitious fundraising team

• Passionate about helping to change the lives of homeless people which our charity support.

• Ideally have experience of Corporate Fundraising or Individual Giving.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter highlighting that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification attached. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 28th April 2020 – 5pm

Remote Interview Date: TBC

THE BRENT CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE:

The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become happy and healthy adults. Our trained therapists are specialists in the provision of effective mental health treatment of young people who need it most.

Currently, the BCYP is the leading mental health charity for young people in North West London, supporting over 700 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of suicide prevention, tackling self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more.

Set up over 50 years ago with focus on preventing suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and CAMHS. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.

Last year the Centre initiated an exciting process to prepare the next stages of growth. We are now searching for an outstanding Communications and Media Officer to develop the communications function, working together with the new management team. You will work with programme leads and teams to establish our voice amongst different partners, and support the Centre build its reputation.

Contract: Permanent, Full time.

Part time (4 days a week will be considered for the right candidate)

Location: Brondesbury Park, London NW6

Salary: £28,000-30,000 (dependant on experience)

Reporting to: Head of Development and Communications

Overall role

The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of communication’s skills (strategy development, writing and storytelling skills), media relations and experience supporting the Leadership team and Board of Trustees. We are essentially seeking someone who has a flair for pursuing potential opportunities and who has a proactive and solutions focussed approach.

1. Content and materials development ​- produce high-quality, engaging materials, resources and content that is in line with agreed branding and messaging; and effectively support the organisation’s communications strategy and activities (including content for website, press and social media)
2. Events​ - plan, manage and deliver the communications activities around key events and global moments (for example World Mental Health Day, Marathon events, local community events).
3. Stakeholder and partner relationships​ - manage relevant internal and external relationships with key partners
4. Support the Head of Communications to build the Centre’s reputation with different stakeholders by creating targeted communication elements that speak to their values and ensure the BCYP is a relevant partner in the national and international debate about young people’s mental health.
5. Develop a storytelling strategy to help our team engage with different audiences – funders, partner organizations and our community.

About you

The candidate should possess at least a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in Communications at a respected social impact, government or international development organisation.

You are a creative and determined individual who can effectively utilise your genuine interest and demonstrable experience in communications. You are able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences in a variety of media. You are passionate about mental health in young people in the UK and would like to make a contribution to sharing knowledge about effective long-term treatment.

Deadline for applications: 5th April  2020

First round of interviews: Week commencing on April 20th 2020

Second round of interviews: Week of April 27th 2020

Senior Communications Officer

University Alliance are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic communications professional to join our core team as a Senior Communications Officer.

Working closely with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, this role will support in the day-to-day delivery of the comms and influencing strategy, working on a variety of proactive and reactive workstreams to maximise the awareness and reach of University Alliance and our members’ profile, reputation, campaigns, programmes and policy work.

The Role

As the Senior Communications Officer, you will sit within the core University Alliance team and will primarily work with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, but will work closely with all members of the organisation including the CEO and Chair.

• Produce content to engage and influence key decision-makers
• Maintain a communications planning grid and support the delivery of communications plans
• Monitor and evaluate UA’s social, digital and media activity
• Responsible for media relations
• Strengthen our online presence
• Contribute to the development and delivery of campaign activity
• Provide content and logistical support for a varied events programme
• Support a programme of Parliamentary and stakeholder engagement and monitoring Undertake a wider range of tasks, as required within a small team, to deliver UA’s communications strategy, and contribute to the broader objectives and influencing and advocacy work of the organisation. A full job description is on our website.

Why Work Here?

• Forward thinking and socially aware organisation
• Fantastic work/life balance with flexi-time and work from home options
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension scheme
• Fantastic location – Liverpool Street
• £28,000-£31,000 (full-time salary)

Requirements:

• A self-starter, who is highly motivated
• Creative and proactive.
• Work with energy, confidence and be buzzing with ideas
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organised and like to work as part of a team
• Work at pace and be able to spot opportunities to communicate compellingly about our work

If you are a self-starter, who is highly motivated and experienced in a press /media handling/ PR or related role with excellent administrative skills and a meticulous attention to detail, please do apply.

1. An up-to-date curriculum vitae including two references: your current or most recent employer; and a former line manager who could be contacted during the process
2. A cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 addressing why you are interested in working for University Alliance and how your knowledge, skills and experience meets the requirements of the role.

Marketing & Communications Manager

Full time role

Knowsley Youth Mutual is an independent mutual organisation, that serves young people across the borough of Knowsley with a range of open access and targeted youth programmes. We are at a very exciting point in our journey.  Following an extensive strategic review, we will soon relaunch the organisation, with a new brand and exciting vision for young people. 

Our belief

We believe that when young people have positive relationships with themselves and others, they are able to play a positive role in building vibrant communities.

Mission

- We are dedicated to supporting young people to build positive relationships with themselves and others, and to play a central role in creating vibrant communities.

- We do this by working with young people to deliver great programmes, with expert staff, and strong partnerships.

- We aim to collaborate with other organisations and build a National Network for Teenage Relationships.

We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager to join our team to drive the organisation’s exciting growth ambitions.

The role will report into the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer and will be based at Our Place youth centre in Huyton.

We will offer you a competitive salary, and a stimulating and meaningful work environment.

How to apply

Further details [job description and person specification] are available in the 'how to apply' section. Please note applications must be received by email [see details in the 'how to apply' section including:

- your cv

- a cover letter, outlining your specific suitability for the post (no more than two sides)

Closing Date: Friday, 10 April 2020

Interview scheduled to take place on Thursday, 23 April 2020

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Senior Communications Officer [email protected]

Contract: Fixed Term 1 year

Salary: £34,988 to £41,574 per annum

Location: London

Ref: PAC/08/2019

An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable

and peaceful world in which every person thrives.

About ODI

ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change. 

WE are looking for a Senior Communications Officer to increase the impact of ODI’s research through the coordination and delivery of first class public affairs and communications activities on marking the 60th anniversary of ODI.

To advance the 2030 Agenda, the Overseas Development Institute will look to host a series of talks under the theme ‘Addressing Global Challenges for A Changing World’. This role will coordinate activities and partnership with governments and communities around the world, to explore actions and adaptation strategies that business, governments, education providers and individuals will need to take in order to successfully navigate this transition and build a future that works for all.

The main duties and responsibilities for the one year project consist of:

• Leading the development, project management and delivery of an ambitious and influential series of ODI at 60 public events, round-tables, side events and digital products to increase the impact of ODI’s work on addressing global challenges for a better world series focusing around six strategic areas – climate, migration, gender, violence and conflict, financing and the future of work.
• Coordinating high level partnerships internally and in particular externally with organisations financially supporting the 60th year, ensuring donor objectives, impact reporting and ODI research align across the programme of activities.
• Effectively project manage and deliver high quality outputs for the ODI at 60 project, including but not limited to public events, roundtables, side events, conferences and digital products to deadline and budget (80%)
• Take the lead in coordinating strategic relationships with ODI partners and donors supporting the 60th year (up to 20%)

You will have:

• Demonstrable interest in achieving the SDGs, economic, foreign, security and other policies affecting marginalised and vulnerable populations around the world
• Significant experience in strategic communications – working to inform/influence policy outcomes
• Experience managing high level partner and donor relationships across multiple organisations and geographies
• Proven experience managing convening activities and events
• Practical experience in e-marketing production/coordination and digital communications
• Excellent writing skills, and proven ability to summarise technical research in clear, compelling language
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and project management skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collegiately with researchers, helping to shape research communications for target audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at high levels of seniority and from different cultures
• Experience of managing relationships with external agencies and freelancers
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to quickly pick up new softwares and communications tools
• Excellent IT and data management skills, including Microsoft Office

Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2020

Interview date: On a rolling basis

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248