Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can set and deliver a communications strategy for an organisation that are committed to driving forward environmental change?

Joining an amazing global initiative, you will work in partnership with established global organisations, and be given the tools and confidence to work autonomously and help implement the global, multi-channel communications strategy.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced communications professional looking to take their next step and join a dynamic and fast-growing charity, working on one of its flagship projects.

Suited to someone who is passionate about both communications and the environment, you will join a forward-thinking, energetic team, utilising your skills in strategic communications, media and content to make a difference.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading communications work for a range of campaigns and working closely with the Senior Communications Manager and Senior Content Manager.
* Develop and implement multi-channel communications strategies and plans for specific scientific targets based projects;
* Support with crafting and pitching stories to international media, as well as managing incoming press enquiries;
* Craft compelling stories and develop written content including blogs, op-eds, press releases, website and social media copy;
* Assist with the planning and creation of multimedia content;
* Manage monitoring and evaluation of cross-channel communications activity;

You will have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria:

* Experience developing and implementing global, cross-channel communications strategies;
* Strong media relations experience, ideally with environmental and/or business press;
* Strong digital communications experience, with a solid understanding of best practice in website and social media communications;
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
* The ability to draft compelling copy for media releases, news publications, website, social media and other channels;
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, and an ability to meet multiple deadlines;
* The ability to prioritise tasks effectively;

Desirable criteria (optional)

* Experience working with the private sector and/or on sustainability matters;
* Experience developing brand guidelines and branding strategies;

This is a full time role working remotely and reporting to the Senior Communications Manager. With option of working from the London office when restrictions allow.

This is a fixed-term contract ending 31 March 2022.

Salary and benefits: £35,000 - £44,000 per annum, 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, generous non-contributory pension provision, annual discretionary bonus (depending on company performance), Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, Training and development, Flexible working opportunities and other benefits.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

How to apply:

Please email your CV to [email protected] for more information about this fantastic role. We can then work to get an application together, ahead of the deadline of 0800 GMT on Monday 18 January 2021.

Please get in touch now to avoid disappointment. I look forward to hearing from you.

Policy and Communications Manager
£35,000 per annum
Full-time and Permanent
Office base Southwark, London SE1 – currently Covid required home based working with some longer-term flexible work from home options available.

About us

Commonweal is an independent charity working to investigate, pilot and champion housing-based solutions to social injustice.  Using our charitable resources, we provide experts and partner organisations with the opportunity to trial and test new approaches designed to enhance housing equality and justice. Independently evaluating each of our projects we share our experiences, using this learning to inspire new thinking. Through the replication of what works and the lessons from what doesn’t, we influence changes in policy and practice.

About the role

As Policy and Communications Manager, working as part of and alongside our project leads, you will formulate our policy messages.  You will help lead on stakeholder engagement and growing the understanding across our sector of who Commonweal are and what we can offer.  You will shape, then develop and deliver the strategy for effectively communicating our growing range of positive project findings and aligning our PR to public policy research initiatives. In short, your role will be to put comms into action!

About you

You will need to have a good understanding of the voluntary and community sector as well public policy, the political environment and its current and potential implications for the charity.  You will be regularly presenting to Trustee Board meetings, ensuring Trustees and colleagues are involved and updated on external affairs activities to embed support for communications activities.  You will be supported in this role by a Communications Officer therefore experience of staff management would be desirable but not necessarily essential.

You will possess experience of working in a communications or PR environment, with strong written skills and design skills along with demonstrable knowledge of a range of communication channels (including print, broadcast, and online media). Experience of liaison with the press and media securing the take up of press releases, opinion pieces or other outputs would be helpful.

Ideally you will have experience in the field of housing, homelessness, or the wider charitable sector, but certainly a demonstrable interest in the positive role for housing whether professionally, personally or through lived experience.  However, more important is demonstrable experience of policy research and stakeholder engagement, along with an understanding of the parliamentary, voluntary sector and public service environment.  A track record of building successful working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative are all a must.

Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 8th February 2021
Proposed interview date: Monday 22nd February 2021 – via Zoom or Microsoft Teams video platforms

If you feel excited by the challenges posed by this role and would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our HR Partner's website, where you complete the application process.

Commonweal Housing is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and people with a disability are currently under-represented at Commonweal Housing.

You may have experience of the following: Policy & Communications Manager, Internal Communications Manager, External Communications, Policy Officer, Public Affairs, Senior Policy Officer, Housing, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Policy Officer, Policy Planning, Researcher, Not for Profit, Public Affairs, Communications Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Senior Communications Executive, Press Officer, PR, Public Relations, etc.

No agencies please. 

Remote during the pandemic, then central London

The organisation:

A justice and social welfare charity

The role:

To lead on all aspects of the communications including media and digital.

To campaign for public policy change for the organisation’s priorities and to raise the profile of the organisation so that the campaigning can increase its impact through increased numbers of supporters

To produce a range of content written and video to create content for the website, media releases, case studies and articles.

The candidate:

At least 2 years’ experience in a communications or campaigning.

Successful experience across different media channels including media and digital in order to increase profile and to encourage individuals to take action.

Tangible experience of social media and email marketing to build and develop the organisation’s supporters

Deadline: Tuesday 9th February 2021

Looking to speak to a creative Senior Media and PR Officer to join a small but impactful communications team. You will use your media and publicity skills to deliver high-quality media coverage to support key funding partners. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing deeper relationships with regional media outlets.

The role is varied and exciting. You will need to be a team-player, willing to work collaboratively with colleagues across Communications, and Fundraising, sharing your ideas, experience and expertise. You will also be able to inspire and build great relationship with our external funders and stakeholders

You will get to know the charity's corporate funders, build relationships with them and find press stories and opportunities for them.

Key responsibilities:

* Plan, manage and deliver a range of proactive and reactive News and PR, for our funding partners: These will be delivered across broadcast, print and social media
* Deliver a range of PR content for our funding partners, including web copy and approved quotes
* Communicate with journalists, responding to queries and pitching story ideas
* With support from the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, develop and implement a plan to build closer relationships with regional journalists, editors and influencers.
* Develop a regional news strategy to be included within a broader Media and Communications Strategy.
* Identify and coordinate creative approaches to show the impact of the work of the charity, including effective use of case studies, and increasing our profile in consumer media.

* Brief and advise spokespeople preparing them for interviews.
* Develop a bank of case studies with consent in place for media work.

The ideal candidate:

* Proven experience in a media, or public relations role
* Demonstrable experience of working proactively with journalists
* Demonstrable success in delivering national and regional media coverage for client or organisation.
* Ability to identify, write and edit engaging stories
* Ability to pitch stories and get buy in

Location- Flexible (Home working) with travel across the UK as and when required. At present most staff are working from home.

Contract- 12 month FTC

Salary- £30,328 per annum (plus £3,000 ILW per annum if applicable)

To apply and for more information, please e-mail me your CV to [email protected] Please get in touch ahead of Friday 8 th January, as this is the firm closing date.

This role is situated within the Campaign to End Loneliness, which is hosted by the Centre.

The Communications Manager is responsible for raising the public profile of the Campaign, across a broad range of broadcast, print, digital and social media channels to promote our work and reputation. Overarching role objective is to provide management and coordination of communications activity using established communications channels that are central to the delivery of the Campaign’s evidence, community and action related goals.

Please see the attached Job Description for more information on the Campaign to End Loneliness, role responsibilities and essential criteria.

A number of our staff work flexibly and/or remotely. We are open to various possible working arrangements for the candidate who is the right fit for the role.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Head of Media and PR 

London

£40,574 - £43,279 per annum 

35 hours per week

Permanent

Eager to play a key role in transforming the lives of deaf children?

The National Deaf Children’s Society is looking to recruit a Head of Media and PR to lead the media team and initiate and deliver national and local media campaigns which capture the attention of key stakeholders and drive change for deaf children and young people. 

We’re looking for a highly motivated multi-tasker with the diplomacy and influence to win the support of colleagues and the attention of media contacts. 

You’ll be joining at an exciting time as we accelerate the organisation’s digital transformation and pivot to address the challenges faced by deaf young people and their families due to the pandemic. 

This is a great opportunity to put your proactive and creative skills to work to maximise the contribution of media activity to the National Deaf Children’s Society’s vision of a world without barriers for every deaf child. Are you this special person?

To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices. 

The closing date for applications is on Monday 8 February 2021 at 23.59. 

We expect first round interviews to be held via Zoom on Monday 22 February.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form. 

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form. 

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment. 

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

The Head of Syria and Iraq Detention Project is responsible for overseeing Reprieve’s work on detention cases in North East Syria (NES) and Iraq.

There are currently thousands of people indefinitely detained in camps in North East Syria, in conditions the UN has described as “deplorable and inhumane”. Others have been transferred to Iraq or Assad-controlled Syria, where they have faced torture and the death penalty without anything resembling due process.

Reprieve’s Syria and Iraq Projects aim to ensure that individuals detained in Syria and Iraq are treated in line with international law, and not subjected to the death penalty, extrajudicial execution, arbitrary detention, torture or rendition. We also aim to challenge and change flawed ‘war on terror’ narratives and legal and political frameworks – including in the UK, Europe and the US – that engender state-sanctioned discrimination and abuse and undermine the rule of law and human rights.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies using a dynamic approach in which each of Reprieve’s methodologies—casework, investigation, litigation, political and public engagement, outreach and support for affected communities—connect with one another in pursuit of saving clients’ lives and addressing structural rights violations. You are an experienced campaigner and advocate, with significant legal, casework or litigation experience and strong writing skills. You have demonstrated experience leading teams and managing a complex portfolio of cases.

For full details and information on how to apply please see the job description.

Our small and high impact communications team works across the organisation. We are looking for an established and innovative marketing professional with a passion for branding and design and a demonstratable ability of leveraging digital media to increase visibility as Marketing & Communications Manager.

The Marketing & Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of engaging and measurably impactful communication and marketing strategies which increase the organisation’s visibility, engage the relevant audiences and support charity’s long-term strategy.

Day-to-day, the post holder will manage all activities across the organisation’s digital channels including, website, social media (organic and paid) and email marketing.

In addition to digital marketing, the role will oversee press and media relations, video, copy and speech writing, branding and design. The post holder will also deliver marcomm plans, working with teams across fundraising, partnerships and events on initiatives with corporate and high-profile stakeholders.

The role will head up a team consisting of two Marketing & Communications Coordinators, a Graphic Designer as well as various freelancers and creative agencies.

Candidates with exceptional digital skills in Google Adwords, Facebook advertising and CMS are preferred.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated marketing and communications professional to head up a vibrant team for a leading youth charity in the UK.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Work with the Programme Management Team and other key stakeholders across the organisation to identify and agree marketing priorities for 2021-2026

• Develop and manage delivery of marketing, communications, brand and design strategies across The Diana Award’s communication channels

• Lead the management, development and evolution of marketing plans, websites, creative campaigns and the overall digital strategies

• Manage and deliver paid media planning and implementation, optimising budget and results

• Generate insights and robust recommendations from in-depth research and analysis on audience behaviour, requirements from young people and digital trends

• Work with the wider team to identify, select and engage with young people, creating content with them

• Evaluate the impact of The Diana Award’s marketing and communications activities, report insights and provide recommendations

• Produce regular reports to a range of stakeholders against targets

• Work with the Events team on internal and external programme and organisation events

• Develop and support the delivery of MarCom plans for co-branded initiatives with corporate and high-profile stakeholders

• Adhere to the digital safeguarding requirements, GDPR and financial policies and procedures

• Work alongside the partnerships and fundraising team to promote fundraising campaigns and product collaborations to expand our unrestricted funding

• Develop systems and processes to support the communications team to meet deadlines, and empower them to take ownership

• Motivate your team to meet the organisation's expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment by delegating and setting expectations for accountability and regular feedback

• Provide encouragement and opportunities for development within your team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills

• Excellent project management and organisation skills with the ability to work well under pressure, prioritise workload and to meet tight deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate, communicate and build relationships effectively at all levels

• Excellent copywriting skills with proven experience in producing and/or editing long-form and short-form copy

• An eye for design and imagery placement with the ability to provide clear and constructive feedback on the work of others

• Proven skills in developing reports and analysis on digital performance

• Strategic thinking, with the ability to form clear and strong recommendations

• Knowledge and keen interest in the latest digital trends, online behaviour and marketing

• Knowledge of the youth sector and its key audiences is desirable

• A proven passion for social action and the youth-led development sector – experience of marketing and content development in the charity sector or for brand social impact projects is preferred

Experience

• Proven success in devising and delivering creative and effective digital marketing, brand communications and implementation across a range of formats, markets and channels

• Experience in overseeing and managing websites, including a clear understanding of back-end platforms and services and experience of working with a CMS. Experience of working with the Wordpress and Webflow CMS is particularly advantageous, along with any coding skills

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop a department and department staff members

• 4-5 years’ experience in a similar role

• Experience and understanding of how to use tools such as Google Analytics and Adwords

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of Facebook Ads Manager

• An understanding of PPC, HTML/CSS and competency in Adobe Suite would be considered an asset

• Experience with managing external partners including agencies and other organisations

The Diana Award is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.

The Diana Award is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.

The Head of Humanist Care is responsible for the development of Humanists UK’s Humanist Care programme, and in particular the growth in the availability of non-religious pastoral support in hospitals, hospices, and prisons, as well as enhancing the quality of pastoral support on offer through the development of support systems for our accredited carers and encouraging inclusive institutional delivery models.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in delivering pastoral care in a compassionate and person centred manner. A good knowledge of prison and hospital structures in the UK is beneficial. And, an ability to focus and deliver on growth in an expanding network of pastoral care volunteers. Experience in training, designing, developing or delivery is an advantage.

If you are interested in this position please download the application pack for further information and apply using this application form.

Please note applications close at 09:00 on Monday 1 February 2021. 

Do you want to play a leading part in Media Trust’s programmes, building the communications, digital and storytelling capabilities of charities and communities across the UK and providing creative digital media and employability skills training to young people aspiring to break into the media? 
We are looking for a dynamic, organised, digitally-savvy, detail-oriented and process-driven individual who is happy to hit the ground running and manage multiple programmes and services. 

This role will support the Director of Charity Services and Director of Youth, overseeing a range of Media Trust’s programmes that combine face to face and virtual training, volunteering and mentoring, and the creation of digital resources, tailored for charities and young people.  

You will work closely with the dedicated programme team for each project to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all of our charity and youth programmes including the management of budgets and timelines; relationships with funders, trainers and partners; impact evaluation and reporting.  
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with broad and extensive experience in the charity sector, and the confidence and presence to lead at a senior level. 
We are looking for someone steeped in programme management experience with a love of data, detail and process, to work with our programme teams to ensure we are delivering the most impactful programmes for the charities and young people we support, while at the same time ensuring we are applying a consistent approach and striving for the same quality standards across the organisation.

Media Trust

At Media Trust, we believe that giving everyone a voice is how we’ll get to a more equal society.  That’s why a big part of our work is to help charities with their story-telling, advocacy and campaigning, press engagement and social media. We do this through media and communications training for charities delivered with the help of our industry partners and by matching charities looking for communications support with industry volunteers because we know non-profit work can’t just be done by non-profits. Meanwhile our youth programmes are providing young people largely from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds with the creative digital media and employability skills, confidence and mentoring to break into the media because we know that talent is everywhere but opportunities are not.

We have an extensive network of corporate partners including adamandeveDDB, BBC, BBH, Channel 4, Edelman, Facebook, Google, Guardian Media Group, Hearst, ITV, Sky, Snap and Twitter who we work closely with to deliver our programmes.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Oversee Media Trust’s portfolio of programmes, ensuring they align with Media Trust’s strategy, are managed and delivered to a high standard and meet budget and KPI targets
• Manage the budget and hold sign off responsibility for each project including forecasting and reporting of actuals/variances, working closely with the project team and Media Trust’s finance function
• Oversee end to end programme cycles from design and planning to reporting and insight sharing. This will include working with project teams and funders, external trainers, evaluators and other programme partners to develop and manage project delivery, logistics, evaluation and reporting timelines and processes
• Contribute to the creation of marketing & communications collateral including web copy, training materials and impact reports
• Manage the monitoring and evaluation for each programme ensuring data capture and analysis is embedded, captured and reported in accordance with funder requirements and Media Trust’s data privacy and GDPR policies. This will include tendering and managing contracts with, and the contribution of, external evaluators and consultants to successfully develop theories of change, and capture and communicate the impact of each programme and our work overall
• Drive collaboration, best practice, insight sharing and joined up working across programme teams and the organisation as a whole
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a consistent approach based on charity sector best practice is being taken to regulatory and compliance issues including data protection, health and safety, safeguarding and inclusion

Person specification

• A minimum of 10 years’ work experience in the charity sector with at least three years in a senior level position
• Excellent understanding of the UK charity sector and ideally a familiarity with communications and/or working with community groups and young people
• Demonstrable experience of managing national complex programmes involving multiple partners including managing timelines, logistics, budgets and impact reporting
• Line management experience including leading project teams
• Outstanding relationship management with the ability to work with people across teams and of all levels
• Experience of designing and running training including holistic learning experiences that develop skills and confidence
• Experience of working with and managing volunteers
• Experience of developing and managing safeguarding policies and processes relating to children and vulnerable adults
• Passion for impact and evaluation with experience of developing evaluation frameworks, data analysis and report writing

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the agility to adapt tone and approach for different stakeholders

• Experience of effectively working with, and an enthusiasm for using, digital programme management platforms and tools
• Autonomous and self-motivated – we are looking for someone who will thrive in a busy, multi-tasking environment
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the aims and values of Media Trust

The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

How to apply

Download and complete the Equal Opportunities form.  Email a covering letter (max 2 pages) describing how your skills and experience match our requirements, your CV and the completed equal opportunities form.

Please put Head of Programmes in the subject heading of the email.

Application deadline: 6.00pm on 12 February 2021

Please note, due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Working at Media Trust

Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions, we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK. Due to our size, we are unable to sponsor visas.

Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for passionate, adaptable, value driven, proactive and independent people to join our team.

• We are based in WeWork Victoria, a vibrant co-working space with our own Media Trust office. There are regular activities and pop up’s throughout the week, great networking, free barista coffee all day and ping pong table
• 30 days annual leave
• Summer Friday afternoons off – half day Fridays for all of August
• Part-time options and flexible hours considered
• Secure bike shed
• Pension contributions
• Volunteer days

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants at any stage of the recruitment process – please get in touch to discuss.

For more information, visit our website or follow us @Media_Trust on Twitter.

The Media Trust values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity no. 1042733

Head of Governance and Assurance

Location: Remotely while offices are closed, then expected travel to our London and Chesterfield offices
Hours: 35 hours, full-time
Salary: £61,000pa (London), £58,000pa (Rest of UK) pro rata if applicable
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 12:00 (mid-day) on Monday 1 February 2021

Who we are?

Versus Arthritis is the UK's largest charity dedicated to supporting people with arthritis, we pride ourselves in cultivating a society that creates change and gives strength to over 10 million people living with arthritis and related conditions in the UK. We support world class research and advanced treatments that help achieve life-changing breakthroughs in our push to beat arthritis together. We are a community of people from carers to researchers, healthcare professionals, friends, parents and fundraisers. We are all united in our ambition to ensure that one day, no one will have to live with the pain, fatigue and isolation that arthritis causes.

Department

Planning and Operations

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated Head of Governance who will be individual who be at the heart of ensuring accountability and compliance across the charity. You will be responsible for running our Board and Trustee support, regulatory compliance, our audit and risk management, legal and safeguarding functions. Working in partnership with different stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating strong skills in networking and influencing with the ability to challenge and drive momentum at senior leadership level and have successful experience of building, leading, managing and developing high performing teams.

As Head of Governance you will have experience of successfully leading at a senior level in Governance or as a Company Secretary, have strong written and oral communication skills, be able to communicate effectively and authoritatively to a diverse audience and be able to explain complex regulatory legislation and principles.

Reporting into the Director of Planning and Operations, your team will include the Governance Manager, three Corporate Services Officers, Safeguarding Lead, Legal Counsel and the Governance Risk and Compliance Lead

This is an exciting time for an experienced professional to join the team as we grow and accelerate our impact through our programmes and services.

What we are looking for?

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• High level of empathy and focus on people with arthritis; and an appreciation of how Versus Arthritis' governance needs to be accountable across diverse communities

• Experience of successfully leading at a senior level in Governance or as Company Secretary in a charity or similar environment; able to demonstrate having built a diverse and productive trustee environment

• Knowledge of charity and company legislative, regulatory and governance landscape, both current and future requirements

• Understanding of both the technicalities and the principles of safeguarding, being able to build a culture where the risks, preventative actions and confidence to act are all strong

• Good working knowledge of and enthusiasm for the processes and potential of policy and compliance frameworks including audit
  
  

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:

• A concise, up-to-date CV
• along with a completed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification

For further information on how to apply to the role please visit Versus Arthritis Careers page

Closing Date: 12:00 mid-day on Monday 1 February 2021

We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interviews
Interviews to be held on Thursday 11 February 2021 via Microsoft Teams

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions the postholder will initially be working from home and thereafter based at one of our national offices

Harris Hill is looking for a Comms Assistant to start in January for approximately 4-6 weeks, supporting the comms team for a small charity in London.

Duties include;
Help edit content for social media and website, including video editing, subtitling and drafting the social media posts
Contact organisations and individuals to take part in the national campaign.
Help to monitor campaign
Moderate a live Twitter feed on the campaign day.
Researching content for booklet
Help manage press enquiries
Follow up after the campaign ceremony categorising photography, assisting with mail outs
Additional communications duties as required

Experience:
Experience of writing clearly for a range of outputs (website, social media and email)
Ability to work quickly under pressure and with tight deadlines
Experience of using social media (Facebook and Twitter)
Video editing skills preferable, but not essential
Computer Literate
Experience of providing administrative support

Senior Employee Communications Assistant

Location: London
Contract type: Permanent
Starting Salary: £27,000 per annum, plus benefits
Hours of work: 37.5 per week

About the role:

It's building your skills on a new platform.
It's being encouraged to take on new challenges. And it's the pride in joining the team at the heart of a world famous institution. This is what makes working for our client so different.

Working as part of their professional and supportive HR team, you'll underpin all aspects of their employee communications and will join at an interesting and important time.

With c.1200 employees spanning a diverse range of roles, their internal digital platforms are currently more important than ever; ensuring everyone is informed, connected, engaged and able to work effectively regardless of their location. And as they look ahead, more flexible ways of working is likely to continue post pandemic, making your role key to their future.

Day-to-day, you’ll manage their social intranet to ensure it’s a ‘must visit’ place for every employee. You'll co-ordinate news, source and write content, support local editors and be a point of technical know-how. You’ll also use analytics to review impact and engagement and put forward ideas for future developments.

With a key role in all internal communications activities, from annual events and briefings to one-off campaigns, you’ll apply your creative flair and technical expertise to create a variety of digital and other assets, including videos, animations, artwork and resources.

But that’s not all. They're just as focussed on their external audience, explaining who they are and the work they do in order to attract future talent. And so as brand ambassador for their recruitment communications, you’ll lead on the development of their external web and social media presence.

No two days will be the same. And as you support others, you'll have exceptional opportunities to grow your own career. They don't stand still; and you'll be encouraged to make an impact at the heart of this world-famous institution.

About you:

Educated to degree level, with some experience of internal or employee communications, you'll be keen to develop your career further in this area.

Digitally fluent, with experience as a system administrator and/or editor of websites, intranets or social media channels, you’ll be an asset to the team.

With creative flair and technical expertise, you’ll have experience of storyboarding, filming and editing your own video content, ideally using Adobe Premier Pro or a similar programme.

With an eye for design, you can also create eye catching resources and artwork for various platforms/channels.

Analytical and numerate, you’ll work with data to analyse trends and spot opportunities to improve their digital channels.
And with excellent copywriting skills and an eye for detail, you’ll draft a range of engaging communications for different audiences, from online content to advertising copy.

Well organised and planned, yet able to adapt quickly, you’ll juggle a varied workload and effectively balance changing priorities and deadlines.

At your best working in a team, you can quickly build relationships with a range of people.

And being proactive with lots of initiative, you’ll be keen to put forward new ideas and suggestions that will support the development their employee communications.

Above all, you’ll be keen to grow your digital skills and take on the variety of challenges that come your way.

Closing Date: 7th February 2021

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is looking for an effective Communications and Policy Manager to join our small team.

Responsibilities include:

• Communications: Delivering ADI’s communication plan and line managing the Digital Communications Coordinator
• Policy: Campaign lead, liaison with World Health Organization and United Nations, and event support
• Publications: Support, including report planning, content generation and collation, with some copywriting, editing and proofreading
• Leading the coordination of World Alzheimer's Month

The successful candidate will have experience in a communications or policy role, including producing written and multi-media content for different audiences, coordinating campaigns, developing strategic approaches to policy, and deploying policy positions and recommendations.

ADI is the international federation of Alzheimer and dementia associations around the world; in official relations with the World Health Organization. Our vision is risk reduction, timely diagnosis, care and inclusion today, and cure tomorrow.

We believe that tackling dementia requires efforts at global, regional and local levels. We work by empowering Alzheimer and dementia associations to advocate for dementia as a national priority, to raise awareness and to offer care and support for people with dementia and their care partners. Globally, we strive to focus attention on dementia, maintain it as a global health priority, campaign for better policy from governments and encourage investment and innovation in dementia research.

ADI offers flexible working, an 8% employer contribution to a contributory pension scheme, employer-sponsored pension guidance, and a cycle to work scheme.

Please see the complete job information in the additional document and apply on our website.