Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people discover the joy of walking and protect the places we love to walk.  This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our team and lead from the front during a time of organisational change.  You’ll bring strategic leadership to a high-performing fundraising team, to deliver ambitious KPIs.  Under your leadership, the growth of income from corporates, trusts, individual giving and legacies, together with a significant partnership with Peoples’ Postcode Lottery means that you will be responsible for generating a significant percentage of the Ramblers charitable income in the years ahead.  Are you up for the challenge?!

You’ll develop our fundraising strategy to diversify and grow the income and ROI required to further the Ramblers charitable mission.  You will dig deep to understand the needs, wants and behaviours of new and existing supporters.  You’ll help the Ramblers grow our reach and relevance, evolving our case for support to attract, retain and engage a loyal community of supporters.  You will build meaningful relationships with new and existing corporate partners and trusts, to grow valuable long-term partnerships with those who passionately support our cause. 

This is a senior role within the Membership and Fundraising team, reporting to the Director of Membership and Fundraising and influencing across the charity.  You’ll be a key influencer and consultative colleague across the charity.  You’ll foster a culture of excellence and wellbeing in your team, building accountability and teamwork, where vision is shared and success is celebrated.  You’ll be committed to developing each member of your team to realise their full potential at the Ramblers and beyond.

This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.  If you think you’ve got what it takes to be our new Head of Fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.
 

Essential Requirements include:

• A standout leader and experienced fundraising professional, with an impressive track record and more than 5 years’ experience in securing funds from individuals, corporates, trusts, foundations and society lotteries. 

• Expertise and a proven track record in leading fundraising development and delivery in a similar organisation; experienced in optimising the many elements required to deliver a healthy, effective fundraising function.

• A connected networker and influencer, familiar with the current fundraising landscape, approaches and techniques.

• Experience in leading donor relationship management programmes and database marketing and development.

• Significant experience in team leadership, performance management and professional development to maximise team wellbeing and effectiveness.

• Experience in driving effective, lasting change, bringing others with you.

• A team player, able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.

• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively, with strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Proven ability to build and implement robust business cases and financial budgets to deliver a healthy return on investment.

• Proven experience in analysing complex data, to inform strategic decisions. 

• Experience in developing robust performance indicators, measures and reporting frameworks.

• Experience in building integrated supporter journeys, using targeted multi-channel marketing strategies (including digital) to drive growth (acquisition) and engagement (retention) with a strong ROI.

• Experience of strategic development of customer relationship management platforms.

• Innovative and solutions-focussed, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Experience in navigating and complying with the regulatory landscape for fundraising.

Embrace the Middle East is an international Christian charity helping people of all faiths and none to free themselves from a life of poverty and injustice. Our work and the work of our Christian partners, in Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Syria and Iraq, who run hospitals, clinics, schools and centres for people with disabilities, really does make a difference. Together we lift up the vulnerable and marginalised, serving families escaping violence or persecution, people living with all kinds of disability, women and children deprived of access to vital education and health services.

As the charity enters a new 5-year strategic period (Hope in Action), we have ambitious plans for growth. Reporting to the Director of Programmes and Engagement, this newly created role will lead our Supporter Engagement Team, playing an integral role in driving and developing our core fundraising programme. We are seeking to nurture an engaged group of supporters, to develop and grow our supporter base; individuals and churches who give, pray, advocate and volunteer.

We are looking to recruit (and welcome to the team) a Head of Supporter Engagement to:

• Work collaboratively with the Engagement team, to develop and implement a clearly defined supporter strategy for retention and growth.
• Provide creative direction and leadership to develop a church engagement strategy that deepens and broadens congregational support and raises more income through church giving.
• Guide the development of Embrace’s legacy and in-memory giving strategy as an integral part of Embrace’s Supporter Engagement strategy.
• Work in close cooperation with the Head of Communications on the development and delivery of effective supporter resources and targeted marketing to new and existing audiences.
• Refer to data intelligence, to set, monitor and evaluate whole team and individual income targets and performance indicators.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the Supporter Engagement team (6 people), empowering them to support the Charity in every way possible to fulfil its vision and charitable aims.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Engagement, to contribute to the strategic direction of the Charity and be accountable for the success of the Supporter Engagement team.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced fundraising and marketing professional, an imaginative and collaborative team leader, who is passionate about Embrace’s work and has experience of developing supporter engagement opportunities and stewardship journeys for thousands of supporters. You will be able to innovate and improve how Embrace connects with an engaged and growing group of long-term supporters. You will have a high-level of operational expertise and enjoy seeing others develop and flourish.

We are looking for someone who is committed to the Christian mission, vision and values of the charity, either as a practising Christian or someone with a sympathy for Embrace’s mission with the Christian faith and is comfortable working in a faith inspired religious environment and ready with compassion to serve and work with Church congregations structures and communities.

To succeed, you will have experience devising and implementing integrated supporter journeys across traditional and digital channels, leading a team to deliver individual giving, including legacies and community fundraising, programmes achieving income donation in the region of £1.5 Million per annum.

This is a collaborative team role, working with colleagues to bring hope and healing to those whom we serve. You will be part of an organisation that values everyone’s contribution, pays a fair wage as well as attractive benefits, and is committed to support your continuing professional development.

The role will initially be home-based, with flexible working options will be available thereafter. This will include the option to work at Embrace’s offices in Amersham or mainly from home, attending the office as required.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, kindly send through a completed online application form, via the link on our website, attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability and your motivation for the role.

Closing date: Friday 8 January 2021.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates either before or shortly after the closing date for applications.

Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection. Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa. The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.

WHO WE ARE

Viva! is one of Europe’s largest vegan organisations. Since 1994, Viva! has worked tirelessly to create a kinder world for animals, through exposing the truth about animal farming practices, and promoting the joys and health benefits of a more compassionate vegan lifestyle. Through our undercover investigations, we show people first-hand how animals are suffering in appalling conditions, as well as providing information on how consuming animals is one of the biggest causes of environmental destruction. And with our extensive culinary and nutritional resources, Viva! is well equipped with all the information the public needs to make the change, and leave animals off their plates for good!

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS

The Head of Communications is responsible for the management and creative leadership of Viva!’s PR, marketing and web activities. They will lead a broad spectrum of PR, marketing, social media and digital activities, including brand, website, digital design, printed materials, newsletters, video and crisis communication plans. This role is responsible for increasing support, engagement, and income through successful communications strategies and digital campaigns, ultimately to raise our profile across all communications platforms. The Head of Communications is a member of the senior management team responsible for our overall strategy, management and success. This is a fast-paced role managing an evolving team of content creators, coders, designers, videographers and agencies, with a view to expanding our reach and influence.

The Head of Communications manages a staff team of six, including staff responsible for marketing & PR, social media, website and food and cookery.

Reports to: The Director

Contract: One year maternity cover, with a view to a permanent role. Full time. This is based at the Bristol HQ.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 4pm on Monday 30 November 2020. Interviews will take place in Bristol the week commencing 7 December 2020.

How to apply

To apply please email your CV and covering letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining how your experience is appropriate for this role. Your CV must contain two referees, including your current (or most recent) employer who will only be contacted if you are offered the job, and your current (or most recent) salary. 

Key Skills:

• Excellent understanding of a range of digital platforms, particularly in relation to the non-profit sector and the vegan community, including social media, web and newsletters
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret KPIs to improve communications strategy
• Experience in building and executing outstanding integrated PR and marketing campaigns, across a wide spectrum of print and digital marketing
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills, to produce highly targeted and effective press releases, letters to editors, and digital content
• Experience in pitching to the press, dealing with media enquiries, and confidence in representing the charity in media interviews, including written, radio and TV interviews
• Understanding of SEO and Google Adwords
• Flair for creating engaging and compelling video, graphics, blogs, newsletters and other communications content. Experience in keeping content to brand guidelines
• Highly organised, proactive and collaborative. Adept at working to tight deadlines
• Direct management experience and ability to manage both staff and external stakeholders, freelancers and agencies
• Strong team player

Job Description:

• Oversee a broad spectrum of communications content, edit and proofing work as needed and ensuring a high level of quality control and adherence to brand guidelines to maximise their effectiveness
• Develop key messages and effectively convey these across all platforms, including press, social media, podcast, web and advertising – drafting adverts for internal and external publications
• Write and oversee engaging, accurate media releases and directly contact and influence journalists to promote our campaigns, key staff members and other areas of work
• Proactively seek means of raising our profile utilising the wide range of key staff, celebrities and stakeholders
• Managing paid media – liaising with advertising agencies and sourcing advertising opportunities and place adverts in the press or on the radio
• Oversee the development of new websites and apps, with a strong focus on branding, consistency, user journeys and usability
• Create original copy for features, blogs, letters to the editor, comment pieces and so forth, on behalf of staff and on issues relating to our work. Keep abreast of such issues in the news and regularly draft responses
• Create and approve content across digital and print channels. Responsible for leadership, innovation and new ways of thinking across communications
• Write letters to companies, government officials and members of the public, as requested by the director
• Manage our presence on third party sites such as Just Giving, Wikipedia and actively seek reciprocal links with other relevant businesses and websites
• Work in partnership with other teams to develop and maintain strong and consistent user journeys for donors, supporters and members of the public, to ensure a positive experience
• Be responsible for managing the communications team, including digital communications, web developers, content editors, fundraisers, PR & marketing, and food and cookery
• Keep a record of press communications activity. Measure and evaluate all communications activities, reporting back to senior management. Develop and expand the methods we use to reach and monitor media by looking at effective new platforms
• Responsibility for crisis communications planning and resolution
• Delivering training for teams and other relevant stakeholders in brand and digital marketing. Updating the brand guidelines as necessary.
• Producing internal communications policies to ensure effective and consistent messaging
• Represent Viva! as appropriate
• Act as custodian for the Viva! brand

Head of Communications & Marketing

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, we’re looking for someone who can lead the Communications & Marketing team and work collaboratively with teams across the hospice, senior leaders and trustees to help meet the goals of our new strategy. You will be passionate about all areas of marketing and communications and will have a proven track record in delivering successful communication and marketing plans.

Head of Communications & Marketing Key Responsibilities:

- Effectively lead, inspire, develop and manage the Communications & Marketing team enabling them to achieve key digital marketing, PR, brand and communication objectives
- Set the agenda for the strategic direction and delivery of all aspects of communications and marketing for the charity
- Develop, implement and evaluate marketing and communications plans for campaigns and events across Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to drive audience engagement and participation
- Bring the hospice to life through stories that will engage existing and new supporters into taking an action
- Bring new ideas for raising the profile of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to potential supporters living within the area we serve

Head of Communications & Marketing Requirements:

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you should have a strong track record of working at a senior level leading a successful, high-performing Communications & Marketing team. You must have proven experience of delivering and evaluating compelling communication and marketing plans that reach set KPIs, and extensive experience of both digital platforms and more traditional press and print.

Strong storytelling skills are essential, and you should be able to use insights and analytics to inform ideas and plans. You will be expected to join leadership team meetings as and when required, so you must have experience of working with senior members of staff and be able to contribute to the charity at a strategic level. Strong interpersonal skills are paramount, and you must have the ability to manage multiple work-streams. Given the current climate, you will need excellent knowledge of the digital landscape and have the confidence to be innovative.

About Shooting Star Children's Hospices:

We’re a leading children’s hospice charity delivering outstanding care to children with life-limiting conditions, and their families, living across Surrey and 15 London boroughs. We support families from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care. Whether lives are measured in days, weeks, months or years, we’re here to make every moment count.

Location: Hampton, TW12

Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months - maternity cover)

Salary: circa £40,000 per annum

Closing date: 18 December 2020

Interview dates: From w/c 14 December 2020

You may have experience of the following: Head of Communications and Marketing, Head of Communications, Head of Marketing, External Communications Manager, Communications Manager, External Communications, PR Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Senior Marketing Manager, Marcomms, Marketing Communications Manager, etc.

Ref: 95549

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced communications professional to lead our talented team. 

Head of Communications & Media
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Contract: Full time, permanent (35 hours per week) – job share may be considered
Based: The Lodge, Littlemore, Oxford, working from home or remote working

Our mission is to bring about nature’s recovery and empower people to act now for nature.  You will play a crucial role in making this happen by developing and driving the organisation’s media campaigns, marketing, brand and profile, transformational communications (both external and internal), social media and digital engagement, ensuring BBOWT is an exemplar for the Wildlife Trust movement for general public and member engagement. You will develop and implement a powerful communications and messaging strategy that ensures significant growth in the awareness, engagement and participation in our work across the three counties.

You will have an eye for telling compelling stories and experience of developing successful communications strategies. You must demonstrate experience of designing engaging digital marketing communications. You will have experience of managing and developing a team with a collaborative and engaging management style. You will also have experience of engaging with a range of stakeholders internally and externally, including developing relationships with the media.

This is an exciting time to be joining our team as we develop our new strategic plan. We have a vision of a wilder Berks, Bucks and Oxon. We’re restoring nature across these beautiful counties and empowering people to connect with their local wildlife. As we work to manage habitats to tackle the nature and climate crises locally, we provide vital breathing spaces in a crowded world, our expert team work with more than 1,700 volunteers to look after 85 nature reserves and four education centres, run hundreds of amazing events, and campaign to make nature’s recovery a reality.

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 2nd December 2020.
First stage Interviews will be held via Zoom on 8th & 10th December 2020, 2nd stage interviews will be held via Zoom on 14th December 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job pack and application form.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Head of Communications

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (with a view to extend),

Full -time, 40 hours/week, (hours/working days negotiable) London-based

Salary: £30,323 - £33,257 per annum (inc. London Allowance)

STOP THE TRAFFIK (STT) is a global organisation that has pioneered a systemic solution to disrupt human trafficking using an intelligence led, technology driven model.

STT is a unique group of highly motivated individuals with roles that transcend multiple sectors such as business, intelligence analysis, community activism, creative campaigns and digital communications. We are now looking for a dedicated Head of Communications to help us achieve our vision of disrupting human trafficking.

The purpose of this role is to raise the profile and impact of STT’s work and to lead the communications delivery across the organisation. This will involve high quality digital and offline content, a strong brand and message and by equipping the global movement to be active story tellers of our work.  As a member of the STT Executive Team you will need to display exceptional leadership, be relational both internally and externally and have a flair for building a strong organisational profile.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing an integrated strategic communications plan ensuring audience reach
• Digital and social content planning
• Leading the strategic thinking and planning and overseeing the development of our global paid social awareness campaigns
• Leveraging our current vision, mission and values to develop key messaging
• Identifying and managing effective pro-bono relationships

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be strategic – build on and implement a communications strategy that pushes boundaries
• Be a creative thinker - design integrated campaigns that resonate with STT supporters
• Be relational - with senior stakeholders, pro-bono sponsors and team members
• Be highly organised, yet maintain a flexible and adaptable working style to meet the needs of a small, yet highly ambitious and fast paced organisation
• Be knowledgeable on and connected with a wide spectrum of broadcast, print, online and social media influencers and journalists (Desired)

This is a full-time role within the STOP THE TRAFFIK team.  In return you will be rewarded by working with a supportive and friendly team, working on an interesting high profile, global issue, conveniently based in our Central London office.

CVs alone will not be accepted.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Interviews: 

This is a rolling recruitment campaign and interviews will take place as applications are submitted, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Civitas Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a large well-established charity focused on the elderly. The charity has a history of influencing policy and working with local communities to connect its user groups. We are seeking a Head of Marketing & Communications to lead a broad team engaged in PR, Digital Marketing, Branding, Internal and External communications. This is a senior post which will involve strategy design and implementation.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess extensive Marketing & Communications experience at a senior level which led to the design of marcomms strategies to ensure effective communications (internal and external), branding and corporate communications. You will possess excellent leadership skills being able to inspire your team to drive and deliver plans. Ideally you will also possess significant experience of developing high performing teams and also managing budgets. Your work style will be collegiate and will be able to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders. In addition, candidates will have experience of public speaking and managing senior level corporate relationships utilising networks within the Press/PR arena. Experience gained within the charity sector will be a distinct advantage. Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD.

My client is looking for a Head of Marketing & Communications to join them on a permanent basis. They are an information, advice and support charity on a permanent basis. You will work with them on their new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 to increase their profile, impact and reach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Director of Policy and Communications in leading the development and implementation of corporate marketing and communications strategies
• Ensure that the brand is understood and consistently applied across the whole organisation.
• Develop and deliver a profile-raising strategy and support the Media and PR Manager to ensure that they have a proactive approach to raising their profile
• Lead the development of, and maximise engagement with, our owned channels, including our website(s), social media, corporate publications and other key communications channel.
• Working with the People and Organisational Development Lead to oversee the development and operation of their internal communications programme
• Lead and advise on major cross-directorate marketing and communications initiatives
• Lead the cross-organisational Content Creation and Planning Coordination Groups
• Be responsible for undertaking high-level negotiations and developing productive relationships with content creators, channel owners, external suppliers and other key stakeholders
• Be responsible for resource planning, managing dependencies and the delivery of multiple programme activities
• Lead the development of the department’s annual narrative and financial plans
• Demonstrate collegiate, empowering and inspirational leadership

Specific requirements are:

• Substantial experience of developing and implementing innovative and successful marketing and communications strategies
• Significant experience in leading and developing marketing and communications teams
• A proven track record of initiating and delivering marketing and communications strategies in a not-for-profit or business to consumer environment, including utilising owned and paid for media, that have built understanding, awareness and engagement
• Proven success in growing a brand, and raising the profile of an organisation using a variety of marketing and communications tools and media
• Experience of developing and implementing an internal communications programme
• A sound understanding of marketing and communications planning, positioning strategy and brand management
• Knowledge of market, audience and broadcast research and strong analytical skills generating insights from research data
• Applied knowledge of different media channels for different audiences, especially digital
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to influence/persuade a wide range of stakeholders

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Generous pension arrangement
• For those in the pension, life cover of 4 x salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Access to Perkbox for discounts
• An Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and their immediate family members
• Generous Family leave arrangements (enhanced maternity, paternity and time of for emergency family situations)
• Learning & development opportunities
• Flexibility on working arrangements

The Tutor Trust is a registered charity which aims to tackle educational inequality in a unique way.  Our mission is to 'transform lives through tutoring by making sure every child who needs some additional academic support can access a great tutor.  We recruit and train bright university students as tutors in the core subjects of Maths, English and Science and place them in state schools.

We have won multiple awards and are now recognized as one of the most innovative and impactful education charities in the UK.  We have strong evidence of our impact from a randomized control trial by the Education Endowment Foundation, and in 2019 became an EEF ‘Promising Project.’  A proudly Northern born-and-bred charity, we serve Greater Manchester, Leeds and Merseyside.

Tutor Trust is at a crucial point in its journey and growth and looks set to be a key delivery partner in the North for the National Tutoring Program.  No longer a start-up, we are rapidly professionalizing and streamlining every aspect of our work, including our communications. 

About the Role:

This is a new role at The Tutor Trust.  The Communications Manager will work closely with the Co-Founder & Executive Director to develop communications within Tutor Trust and provide support across this area.  Copywriting skills are a must.  The role will have responsibility for developing our all our communications channels and strategy. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Delivery of the Communications Plan: Create and manage all communications for The Tutor Trust
• To write and design bespoke materials and high-quality writing to generate support for Tutor Trust
• Create and manage the social media content calendar, planning and delivering messages across platforms
• Create, manage and deliver messages clearly, professionally and with consistency to all audiences
• Create and deliver agreed communications campaigns
• Build relationships within the organisation and externally to support content gathering and impact of messaging
• Develop and manage CMS of the website
• Fundraising support to the Executive Director, including writing reports for current and potential funders
• To capture and effectively record approaches, meetings, contacts, correspondence and contracts for communications and fundraising
• Ensuring all communications and materials are of a high quality and in accordance with Tutor Trust brand
• Design promotional materials using Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud’
• Provide regular reports to the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees on communications
• To develop and effectively manage and utilise ICT and supporting systems
• Feedback from stakeholders and team members through surveys
• Communication measurement tools such as hit rate, click throughs, impressions and engagement
• Advise and mentor colleagues to produce quality communications
• Work with agreed budgets
• Assist with Tutor Recruitments and other tasks within Tutor Trust as required

Any other duties and responsibilities as appropriate to the post and requested by the Tutor Trust Co Founders, and within the function commensurate with the level of responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Good candidates for this role will be high achievers with excellent English writing skills. They will be diplomatic and a strategic thinker, with well-developed inter-personal skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

• Excellent written skills, with a strong attention to detail, and the ability to write and communicate key findings from quantitative and qualitative data analysis in a clear and compelling manner to a range of audiences
• Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from all sectors
• A proven track record in communications and profile-raising, developing engaging and creative communications
• The ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure, prioritising workload to achieve deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Empathy with the needs of young people and, ideally, experience of working in or with the charity sector.
• Working knowledge of current IT applications for communications.
• Computer literate with excellent knowledge of web page build, PowerPoint, graphics and social media scheduling
• Experience with CMS e.g. Wordpress, Squarespace
• Digital marketing experience

Attributes:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust
• Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Is solution driven, overcoming obstacles
• Is creative and open to new approaches
• A willingness to work unsociable hours when required
• Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children
• Be a team player

• Is a self-starter with the ability to develop a piece of work from nothing with minimal support or guidance

• Have strong organisational and communication skills

• Be able to prioritise and manage tasks
• Confidence in presenting to a wide range of audiences

• Is able to build collaborative relationships
• Able to demonstrate energy and enthusiasm at all times, particularly when under pressure
• Works well with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Is flexible in approach and responds positively to change

General

Salary band: Management, £23,001 – £39,001

The job is full time, on a permanent contract (after a successful 3-month probation period). Your regular place of work will be the Tutor Trust Head Office in Manchester; however, the position may also involve some travel to our Leeds and Liverpool offices and Schools. 

The hours of work are 40 hrs per week over 52 weeks. Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of Bank Holidays with 3 days of your allocation to be taken over the Christmas period. The role will also involve working occasional unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

Role overview

The Right to Education Initiative (RTE) is looking for a Communications Manager 

The successful candidate will be responsible to develop and implement an exciting and audience-focused communications strategy in line with RTE’s strategic plan. The communications manager will be responsible for the management and development of RTE’s website, ensuring the content is always relevant and up to date, sharing information to targeted audiences and raising RTE’s profile. He or she will play a key role in supporting RTE’s priority activities and programmes.

This position includes possible travels  to attend work-related meetings and events worldwide.

Areas of responsibilities and key tasks

Communications strategy

• Develop an exciting and audience-focused communications strategy, together with RTE staff and executive board, to help deliver our organisational strategy and objectives.

• Oversee the implementation of the communications strategy.

• Oversee the development and delivery of strategies for digital channels, as well as communications strategies for specific campaigns.

Website and social media presence management

• Produce, consult on, and implement an annual plan for RTE’s website in line with the communications strategy, including the implementation of our planned core activities.

• Web and content management

• Ensure RTE’s website is easy-to-use, meets the needs of our audience in terms of content, functionality, and user experience.

• Day-to-day management of RTE’s international web presence (websites is English, French, Spanish, and Arabic) according to the organisational objectives and priorities.

• Lead on liaising with a web agency to redesign RTE’s websites.

• Analyse, using analytics, and draw actionable insights across all digital channels.

• Source external content contributions, particularly blog posts.

• Coordination of alternative language websites, to ensure content is regularly updated, relevant items are translated, and contributions sourced.

• Recruit and supervise the work of community language facilitators.

• Track developments related to the right to education, human rights, and development, as well as RTE’s media presence.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to maximise the impact of advocacy and increase use of online resources and tools.

Maintain social media and media presence  

• Develop and advise on the strategic use of social media, tailoring content to different audiences and channels. 

• Maintain an active profile of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

• Cultivate and manage media contacts and relations.

• Produce press releases on news-worthy pieces of work.

• Track global media for key development on the right to education and support rapid responses to relevant news articles.

Production of communication material

• Produce high-quality, engaging, and original content, including videos, infographics, press releases, news items, and reports, using desktop publishing, video editing, and photo editing software.

•  Oversee editing, translation, design, and dissemination of regular publications, including monthly e-Bulletin, calendar, and annual report.

• Produce high-quality and on-brand templates for RTE content, including for: case summaries, case studies, monthly e-Bulletin, reports, factsheets, etc.

• Adhere and implement RTE’s style guide for online and print content.

Other

• Management of RTE’s internal communications systems, for example, CRM. 

• Propose tools to improve RTE’s internal communication

• Support RTE staff members in media and communications for research and advocacy efforts.

• Facilitate strategic discussions to clarify objectives, audience(s), key messages, and potential risks related to communications efforts.

• Provide final edit and layout for grant proposals and report narratives.

• Publicise and support facilitation of periodic events.

• Keep abreast of social, communications, and fundraising trends and network with appropriate external organisations to inform thinking.

• Keep tracks of RTE’s impacts, including on media and social media

• Act as a point of contact to external consultants, and coordinate the delivery of their work.

• Oversee the work of interns where applicable.

• From time to time, carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job.

Note: This role could expand to a full-time role if resources permit – in which case additional responsibilities may be added such as digital marketing, development of multimedia materials etc. 

Candidate profile

We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Communications Manager to join our team and lead RTE’s communication activities.

This is a new position and a key role, and the successful candidate will have proven experience in communication. It will be essential for the candidate to be committed to human rights, particularly the right to education.

Aside from sharing our values, we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a multicultural environment and who is happy to take on new tasks and support the team when needed.

We will provide the candidate with the opportunity to work as part of a small team of dedicated and passionate people and the real opportunity to shape the growth of the organization.

In addition to an expert, we are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

Education & qualifications

• Graduate and/or postgraduate degree in relevant fields, including journalism, political sciences, communications, human rights, or development and/or relevant experience in these fields.

• Substantial experience in communications or related fields.

Essential knowledge

Required

• Good understanding of the international human rights context.

• Familiarity with civil society activism and advocacy, including rights-based approaches.

• Good understanding of the global communication landscape and technics

•  Interest in and understanding of new developments in visual imaging and multimedia.

Desired

• Familiarity with international human rights law, education and development issues, or related

Know-how 

Required

• Experience using Content Management Systems, web editing software packages, and other emerging technologies.

• Experience of using social media platforms and the role/utility of social media for a small human rights organisation.

• Experience of creating and promoting social media content tailored for different channels, as well as monitoring and responding to comments.

• Experience of writing and building emails tailored to relevant audiences.

• Strong written communications skills, in particular an ability to translate dense and technical information into easy to understand and accessible content.

• Strong editing and proofreading skills. A keen eye for detail.

• Fluency in English and one or more of either French, Spanish, or Arabic. 

Working to tight deadlines.

Desired

• Experience handling media and communications for  human rights or social justice organisations.

• Confident editing html.

• Experience of working with multiple language media and media in different contexts.

• Web development expertise.

• Experience in digital marketing.

• Experience in making videos

Personal skills/qualities

• Commitment to human rights, children’s rights, and the right to education.

• Ability to think strategically.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including from distance, as well as external partners.

• Flexibility and adaptability - can adapt to changing work priorities at short notice, take on the ideas of others, adapt own way of working.

• Ability to manage relationships based on respect for each other and mutual trust.

• Positive attitude.

•  Curiosity and creative thinking.

• Open-minded, including open to constructive feedback.

• Good time management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in an independent and autonomous way. 

• Willingness to learn new skills.

• Willingness to “pitch in” and support colleagues outside the parameters of the job description where necessary

Status & location 

• Part-time position (3 days a week, 21 hours).

• One-year contract, with possible extension depending on funding

• Our office is based in London, with flexibility to work from home. Possibility to work from another country can be considered.

Salary range                                                                                                     

£35,000 - £39,000 per year for London-based reference (prorated  £21,000 to £23,400)

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter with the subject line ‘Communication manager application’

We expect your cover letter to explain:

• Your interest in joining Right to Education Initiative

• Your interest in this role

• Your relevant experience as per the skills and competencies outline above

Deadline to apply: 29 November 2020. 

Interviews: the two first weeks of December.

In view of the volume of applications anticipated, we regret that we are unable to answer individual queries in relation to posts or on the progress of individual applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after 29 November 2020.

About RTE

The Right to Education Initiative (RTE) is a global human rights organisation focusing on the right to education. Established in 2000 by the first UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Katarina Tomaševski, RTE was re-launched in 2008 as the 'Right to Education Project', a collaborative initiative supported by ActionAid International, Amnesty International, Global Campaign for Education, Save the Children, and Human Rights Watch. Since May 2017 the Right to Education Initiative is a charity registered in England and Wales with the charity number 1173115.

We stand for the full recognition of education as a human right, essential for the wellbeing and development of every individual, regardless of their status and circumstance over their life course. This commitment is underpinned by the principles of universality, indivisibility and interdependence. We recognise that education is key for the realisation of other rights and for building societies where respect for human rights, tolerance, inclusivity and diversity are valued. 

RTE promote education as a human right, striving for a world where everyone, without discrimination of any kind, can fully enjoy the right to education in all its dimensions. We do this by advocating for states to both legally commit to and implement the right to education - to make it a reality for all. In so doing we also seek to ensure that governments are held accountable for meeting their human rights obligations. We believe that human rights law can be a powerful tool for lasting change. We seek to empower all rights-holders to claim and enforce their right to education, by making law accessible and usable including through online resources. We also work at the frontiers of the right to education, breaking new ground and helping to clarify and deepen understanding and action on critical emerging issues.

RTE builds bridges between diverse fields (human rights, education and development), stakeholders, (including civil society organisations, international organisations, academics, and states) and diverse language communities (including English, French, Spanish and Arabic). We link global, national and local research and evidence-based policy dialogue to campaigning and advocacy with the aim of accelerating progress towards the realization of the right to education for all through positive and concrete changes on the ground.

RTE is a small and agile organisation which combines being a definitive reference point on the right to education and being a cutting-edge actor addressing current and emerging education issues. We play a dynamic and catalytic role to influence the changes needed in law, practice, and societal attitudes, to advance the right to education.

Are you passionate about healthcare PR, communications and storytelling? Can you combine your proven ability to build relationships with the media, creativity, content development and copywriting skills, and a good nose for a story to enable us to reach and inspire more people affected by axial SpA (AS)? Could you convince healthcare professionals and people whose lives are touched by the condition to get behind our mission?

If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious charity that is determined to change the lives of the 1 in 200 people who are living with axial SpA (AS), a painful and progressive form of inflammatory arthritis.

With a new 5-year strategy and a brand review underway, we are determined to transform our approach to communications. Our ambition is to increase public awareness of axial SpA (AS), so AS becomes as well recognised as conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s.

If you are an ambitious self-starter, with a passion for communications campaigns that inspire audiences, we would love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV together with two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter.

Deadline for applications 9am Monday 14 December. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Job Title: Communications and Outreach Officer

Employer: RIVERSIDE SCHOOL, Barking, Renwick Road, IG11 0FU (as accountable body)

*support from TWCP resident steering group as the project develops its new charity

Reports to: Head of Communications and Programmes

Salary: £26,520 pro-rata (28 hrs per week, plus 17.2% pension contribution) 

Location:  Thames Ward, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Contract:  Short term contract to 31st March 2021 (with plans for renewal) 

Start date:  As soon as possible.

Thames Ward Community Project (TWCP): 

TWCP is developing a charitable company and transforming the area into a place that people are proud of, where they can see a positive and exciting future and feel able to influence and shape the changes that are taking place over the next decade and beyond. TWCP will lay the foundations for a community that has a strong identity and sense of common purpose; that takes great pride in the rich diversity of its residents; that feels it can shape its own future rather than simply be on the receiving end of decisions made elsewhere; that is better prepared to meet the challenges of major physical and demographic changes over the coming years; and that is determined to play its part in transforming services. 

Deadline for applications: 1200 miday Monday 30th November 2020 

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Communications Manager to join us at a time of growth and opportunity to help lead in the organisation’s brand image, campaign impact and fundraising potential.

Title: Communications Manager
Main Work Base: 12 Meadway Court, Stevenage SG1 2EF
Hours of Work: Full time (37.5 hours plus unpaid breaks)
Contract: Permanent
Salary Band: £34K - £38K

About us

Mercy Ships is a faith-based charity, bringing safe surgery to people in Africa who have no access to healthcare or money to pay for it. For over 40 years Mercy Ships has visited more than 55 developing nations. Passionate to serve those in need and to leave a lasting impact for the future of those we serve. Our volunteer crew represent our organisation onboard through excellence and diligence. 16 Mercy Ships offices around the world work on fundraising, recruitment and public relations

The UK provides over 100 specialist volunteers to crew the hospital ship ‘Africa Mercy’ each  year, and provides financial resources for surgeries, healthcare, education and local partnership – bringing immediate relief to thousands of individuals and leaving a sustainable legacy of  hope and healing in every nation we visit.

About the role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a newly restructured department, with a clear focus on implementing our Strategic Communications Plan.

The role is vital to the successful delivery of Mercy Ships UK strategy and provides the opportunity to help craft the internal and external communications that define our image. You will work in collaboration with, and manage a range of staff and agencies to, support, develop and grow high-profile Christian and mainstream media partnerships.  You will be expected to coordinate and deliver innovative inspiring and creative communications.

Experience in line management, project management, social media, marketing functions management and knowledge of PR and media are essential.

About you

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
• An in-depth understanding of the Christian sector
• Strong line management experience
• At least 3 years’ experience of delivering communication strategies in the charity sector
• Project management and the ability to coordinate and schedule projects so they deliver on time and on budget
• Experience of working with the media to raise awareness and profile of an organisation and drawing insight and making recommendations for optimising and influencing the design of future campaigns
• Ability to influence individuals at all levels, internally and externally

Closing date: 1st December 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

To join us in transforming the lives of the forgotten poor, please send a CV and covering letter by 1st December 2020.

Mercy Ships UK is an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all individuals and value diversity in our workforce.

No agencies please.

Start date: End of November
Organisation: NHS Trust
Location: Central London
Contract length: 4 months

Your new role
For this role you will be required to engage and communicate with key stakeholders in the work of research and development at the Trust. A key part of the role will be the planning, coordination and delivery of multi-channel targeted PR and communications strategies to support internal and external communications projects and campaigns aimed at staff within the Trust, patients and the public along with all stakeholder groups. You will be accountable to the Head of Communications and for ensuring that communications support is consistent with the department's communications objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working within the NHS as a Communications Manager
• Experience of working with the media, journalists and broadcasters.
• Strong collaboration skills with proven internal and external stakeholder management experience
• Experience of developing and implementing content across digital (intranet and web) and social media channels.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands
• Able to provide, receive and work with highly complex, sensitive or contentious information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

What you need to do now
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