Award-winning Julia’s House Children’s Hospices is seeking an experienced Media and Communications Officer for Wiltshire, with experience gained ideally within the charity sector. 

Julia’s House provides vital home-based and hospice-based care to many life-limited children across the county. The successful candidate will provide dedicated PR and communications support in Wiltshire across multiple channels including digital, raising awareness of Julia’s House and the care it provides to families across the county.  With no Government support, maintaining this lifeline for local families will be the focus of this new position, by creating and implementing PR and communications in support of the dedicated Wiltshire fundraising appeal.

With a sound knowledge of the Wiltshire area, community and media, the successful candidate will be based at our Devizes hospice a minimum of 2-3 days a week, with additional time at our Head Office in Poole, Dorset (subject to Government COVID-19 restrictions).

If you have the following qualities and experience and have the passion to see Julia’s House succeed, we would like to hear from you:-

• Ability to seek out and create compelling and engaging stories

• Experience of PR and media relations including writing press releases and dealing with the media

• Experience of campaign development and management to support brand awareness and fundraising goals

• Sound social media knowledge and experience of creating and marketing digital content

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Work well within a multi-disciplinary team

• Self-starter, with initiative and a creative spark

In addition to a 35 hour week we offer 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and a generous pension scheme amongst our benefits. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our family and be part of our passionate, dedicated team where you can make a significant difference to the lives of families in Wiltshire.

Closing date: 11 November 2020 

Interviews to be held during week commenting 23 November.

Job Description and Person Specification are available on our website.

The above post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Registered Charity No. 1067125

Julia’s House is a Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For and has received their award for 10 years’ commitment to better workplaces

Julia’s House is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.   Based on our current staffing profile, we have identified that there is an under-representation of: (a) individuals of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, so would especially welcome BAME applicants for any of our vacant positions; and (b) males, so we would welcome male applicants for any of our vacant positions and especially for any care and nursing roles.  We also welcome applications from people living with a disability.

IPSEA is a national charity providing free legally-based independent information, advice and casework support to the families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). 

Working with IPSEA’s Chief Executive and legal team, we are recruiting a Policy Manager to take lead responsibility for IPSEA’s engagement with central and local government and key stakeholders, building on our established reputation and existing relationships.

The role will involve:

• identifying and agreeing policy priorities for IPSEA and developing new policy thinking that is credible and influential
• monitoring the policy landscape and parliamentary proceedings relevant to IPSEA’s policy priorities, and
• developing and maintaining effective relationships with key external stakeholders including local government officials, MPs, government ministers and civil servants to keep them informed about IPSEA’s work and policy concerns.

The role is home-based with occasional visits to the IPSEA office in Saffron Walden, Essex (once the office reopens). 

This is a new and exciting role for someone with extensive experience in a senior policy and campaigning role, and an interest in SEND.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a driven and creative individual who is passionate about action in support of planetary health, to found Feedback’s first major digital mobilisation and fundraising programme. It would suit a self-starter who is keen to experiment, adapt and lead a brand-new programme of work. This is a rare opportunity to join a pioneering campaign group at the beginning of a new strategic period, with an unusual degree of flexibility and potential around their programme of work, as well as an external context in which the climate emergency, biodiversity loss, and the role of food, is on the agenda as never before. As a Senior Management position, the Head of Digital Mobilisation and Fundraising will also contribute the organisation’s wider strategy and effectiveness. 

Our ideal candidate will bring at least seven years’ experience leading digital engagement and mobilisation for campaigning organisations, as well as considerable experience delivering against individual donor fundraising targets. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our team. 

Contract

3 days per week preferred, 2-4 days considered, with a high degree of flexibility over working hours (core hours 10-4, school hours also considered).

Duration

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

Start Date

January 2021

Location

Feedback’s Head Office in Tottenham Hale, N15 4BE; a small amount of UK travel and very occasional international travel will also be required.

Currently, remote working in line with the Government’s COVID 19 guidance. Flexibility in working some days from home is likely to continue after government remote working guidance ends.

About Us

Feedback is an environmental campaign group, we work to regenerate nature by transforming our food system. Food production is the single greatest impact humans have on the environment. From mountains of food waste, to habitat destruction to clear land to grow animal feed for factory farms, to soil depletion leaving future harvests at risk: the food system needs to change. Founded in 2013, we combine investigative research, campaigns, community outreach and on the ground pilot projects for a better food system.

About the role

Feedback has a proud history of mobilising citizens on environmental and food issues, from our celebratory, mass participation events held between 2009 and 2017, to our more recent campaigns mobilising thousands of activists online. Now, as we enter a new strategic period which places enabling our supporters to take digital action at its heart, and with digital fundraising a core part of our next business model, we’re ready to take a step to the next level.

We’re looking for an experienced, dynamic and talented Head of Digital Mobilisation and Fundraising who can create and lead on Feedback’s first digital mobilisation and fundraising strategy, integrating digital across our campaigns and individual giving goals, and setting the stage for rapid growth in our online audiences and engagement.

How to apply  

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this role and how to submit your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) in Word or PDF format, explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 25th November. Shortlisted candidates will be notified on 3rd December. We regret that prioritising our limited resources means we are not able to provide feedback if you are not shortlisted. Interviews will be held online via Zoom on 9th and 10th December and will include a short, written task to be carried out the day of the interview.

Our ocean is in poor health and we need urgent action to change this. We want this to be top of the public and political agenda and need an exceptional Head of Communications and Campaigns to make this happen.

You will be a brilliant team leader, a great strategist and have a flair for creative ideas. With strong experience in leading and prioritising organisational communications activities and a track record of planning and developing campaigns with impact – notably working with the media and digitally for effective behaviour and policy change. 

We want the ocean to be front and centre on everyone’s minds and need to raise our brand profile to ensure our voice is heard. If you think you can make this happen, please share your CV and covering letter with us by 1 November 2020

Download the information pack for the full job description and more about what works well for applications. 

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

Please make sure your CV and cover letter are in an editable format – so no PDF or Pages formats.

Everyone can expect to be treated with consideration and respect and MCS is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.  Good working relationships release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual, in an atmosphere where everyone can learn and work without prejudice, discrimination, harassment or violence. 

MCS is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community, particularly those that are under-represented in environmental and charity sectors.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required. 

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

Job Title: Head of Procurement and Compliance

Salary:  £60,000

Hours of work: Permanent, full-time

Location:  Flexible but regular meetings in London

Imperial War Museums are one of the world’s leading authorities on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond.  Our collections are filled with personal stories and experiences, inspiring powerful and often conflicting emotions.  We aim to share these stories with as many audiences as possible across the world in a way that engages and challenges them, increasing understanding of why we go to war and the effect that conflict has on people’s lives.

We are working in partnership with IWM to appoint their new Head of Procurement and Compliance.  The post holder will develop, instil, and oversee standards, provide advice, support the procurement systems, monitor performance against standards and where necessary take action to ensure the standards are met. 

The post holder will be highly experienced in this field and is expected to operate as IWM’s expert across the organisation, with regard to procurement legislation in the UK and be expected to be informed and knowledgeable about latest practices in financial accounting standards and reporting formats.  Some legal understanding of contractual engagement is also expected.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualification to MCIPS Diploma level (or equivalent)
• Broad experience and understanding of best practice in procurement and contract negotiations
• Proven experience in the delivery of major procurement projects and a strong practical understanding of public procurement procedures
• Experience of project management
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with a high degree of attention to detail
• The ability to build relationships and communicate across the business at all levels and with external stakeholders

You will need to be innovative and proactive, ensuring that the level of procurement is to the highest standards of compliance and is undertaken with integrity and in an ethical manner, in accordance with IWM’s core values.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Adam Stacey, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2782.

Closing date for applications: 10 November 2020

Interview dates: 1 December 2020 and 9 December 2020

28 days annual leave in addition to public holidays, excellent non-contributory pension.

Flexible working considered. All staff are currently working fully from home, with expected 2 days in Godalming office in future.

This brand new role will identify, build, engage and grow an online communities, developing a framework giving people the space and power to influence and play an active role in the League, with the aim to mobilise communities into action, be it donating, campaigning or advocacy. 

You will have an excellent opportunity to develop and deliver the League’s social media and online digital strategy; combining a data driven approach with a passion for multimedia content and storytelling; and to set KPIs and analyse results and campaigns, translating qualitative and anecdotal data into recommendations. 

Managing the Social Engagement Officers, as a team you will develop and communicate the League’s shared vision, through social channels being an advocate for the League, engaging in online dialogues with our communities; and internally, working collaboratively with the marketing, fundraising and campaigns teams to integrate all marketing channels and deliver the campaign activities online. 

You will have at least four years’ experience in a senior media/digital role with demonstrable experience of developing a successful online digital/social engagement strategy, based on testing and metrics and experience using creativity and immersion in social media. Alongside SEO, ‘Search and Social’, content management knowledge you will have strong management skills. 

Our benefits include generous holiday entitlement of 28 days in addition to public holidays, excellent non-contributory pension scheme, discounts on shopping and cinema, working in a dog friendly office amongst others, but most importantly working with a passionate and committed team.

The League Against Cruel Sports is Britain’s leading charity working towards a kinder society where persecuting animals for ‘sport’ is in the past.

Redefining what is acceptable and inspiring change, we were instrumental in helping bring about the landmark Hunting Act 2004. Driven by compassion and empowered by knowledge, we manage sanctuaries to protect wildlife, carry out investigations to expose law-breaking and cruelty to animals, and campaign for stronger animal protection laws and penalties.

United, we will end animal cruelty in the name of ‘sport’.

Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society – do you share our passion to live in a world free from slavery?

Due to our continued growth and focus on advancements in our global Communications team we are looking for a full-time Film Producer and Motion Graphics Specialist. This role will be for someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who is highly skilled at scripting, developing and delivering compelling visual stories. They will have a proven track record of successful, results-driven video content. In addition to their film expertise, they will be skilled at building and creating motion graphic sequences to fulfil a broad range of purposes such as infographics, explainer videos and unique idents.

The successful candidate will be highly capable in creative storytelling and have the ability of producing innovative content in order to achieve high audience engagement.

For full details about this important position and the full list of essential skills and experience, see the Role Profile below.

Change lives
End slavery

Location: Flexible, with requirement to be in Head Office (Manchester, UK) approximately one day per week, once Covid restrictions are lifted

Full-time

Closing date: Sunday, 1st November 2020

To apply: please visit our website and complete the Application Form there, to accompany your CV.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

This role will support the Head of Grants and the Grants Manager at NHS Charities Together (NHS CT) with grant making functions. An important aspect of this role is to support the delivery of the operational plan for grants to member charities. The postholder will be responsible as the main point of contact for Grants queries into the organisation. They will support the Grants Manager to prepare papers for grant reviews by the GAARP and summarising grant applications for GAARP meeting consideration. The postholder will help with Grants Communications and responding to queries from members about the Grants schemes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with research and writing skills and knowledge of the situation in Tibet to communicate what is happening in Tibet to the world.

Tibet Watch’s field research team in Dharamsala, India, is our most important connection to Tibet, and is key to our understanding of the situation there and the fact-based reporting that is so vital for our advocacy and campaigns. Your role will be a London-based link person to communicate with, evaluate, synthesise and steer information from that research team. You will ensure that evidence gathered by the field team is processed and turned into reports, news stories and human rights submissions in order to bring China’s repression and human rights abuses in Tibet to the attention of key stakeholders and the public. You will provide direction and coordination to the team as well as providing  editorial output.

The Senior Researcher will be part of a small, closely knit team which operates on a flexible basis.  We offer 25 days pro rata annual leave in addition to public holidays and time off over Christmas.  Additional benefits include a flexi-time policy, pension scheme and interest free season ticket loans.

We encourage Tibetans to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

It's an exciting time to join NHS Charities Together, and we're looking for a great administrator to support our Grants programme to members.

The role will assist NHS Charities Together grants function as an important service to our member charities.  The post holder will provide a first class administrative and secretarial service in support of our grants team and grants sub groups.

· Full-time, permanent, 34 hours per week, 4pm finish on Fridays

· 25 days holiday (plus 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

· Central London, Covent Garden location with occasional national travel (the candidate will be office based, however, during the current crisis, will initially be working from Home whilst our Head Offices are closed.)

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Overview: RMBI Care Co. has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join its friendly team. Working in a small team of three, this is a key role in providing support to our 18 care homes based in England and Wales with marketing and communications activities, as well as the organisation as a whole. This is a great opportunity for an individual with a positive can-do attitude, who enjoys developing and delivering marketing and communications initiatives from inception to completion.

The purpose of this role is to support the development and success of the Marketing Team at RMBI Care Co. To provide support for specific marketing campaigns and projects within the team and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies and campaigns. To advance the profile, reputation and development of the charity through the delivery of a range of initiatives including print and online communications, the production of print materials, digital marketing, public relations, events and other promotional activities.

The ideal candidate will already have proven experience in a Marketing and Communications role and have excellent professional written skills, with the ability to target communications for a wide range of audiences. The ability to work to deadlines and to prioritise and manage your own workload is an essential requirement to be successful in this role. 

The main duties will include:

· Create a range of professional marketing materials including magazines, brochures, posters, newsletters, adverts, leaflets and collateral for RMBI Care Co.’s online and offline platforms.

· Write engaging content for press releases, case studies and articles for RMBI Care Co.’s communication channels.

· Produce and maintain content on digital channels, including website and

e-newsletters.

· Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including Home Managers, senior regional managers, designers, printers and other contractors.

· Champion the charity's corporate brand, values and vision to ensure consistency across the organisation.

Person specification:

Essential

· Proven experience in a marketing, communications and PR role

· Proven track record in effectively supporting the development and delivery of marketing and communications initiatives from inception to completion.

· Experience of developing/supporting integrated marketing and communications plans across a range of media.

· Excellent professional written skills, with the ability to target communications for a wide range of audiences.

· Experience of delivering projects to tight deadlines and prioritising workload.

· Proven experience of building effective relationships with a variety of partners/stakeholders.

· Effective project planning skills.

· Experience and confident in communicating at different levels.

· An ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.

· A positive, proactive, can-do attitude with a track record of overcoming obstacles to achieve the organisation’s objectives and project targets.

· Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and proficiency in using desktop publishing tools including InDesign, content management systems and digital applications.

Desired

· Professional qualification in Marketing, Communications, PR

· Membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing

· Previous charity sector experience.

· An understanding of the adult social care sector particularly working with older people.

· Experienced in using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and video production suites such as Final Cut Pro.

Senior Communications Officer, London (initially remote based), Education Membership Body, £28,000

• Are you an experienced press and communications professional?
• Do you have a background in producing engaging and effective communications across varying channels?
• Would you like to work for a leading education membership body?

The Senior Communications Officer will be working closely with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, in supporting the day-to-day delivery of the communications strategy in helping to maximise awareness of the organisation and their member's.

Main responsibilities:

• Producing compelling content that communicates the mission and helps to engage and influence key decision-makers
• Assisting in the delivery of communications plans and contributing to a range of outputs including drafting articles, blogs, web copy, newsletters, briefings, case studies and producing or sourcing accompanying multimedia content
• Media relations: Supporting the delivery of reactive and proactive media plans, identifying potential news stories, drafting press releases and responsive media comments, building own network of journalists and assist with media monitoring
• Digital/social: Strengthen on-line presence, overseeing the social media channels and website - producing or commissioning and delivering new digital and social media content, as needed
• Campaigns: Contributing to the development and delivery of campaign activity, working with member universities and other stakeholders to coordinate involvement, including sourcing and crafting case studies and developing messaging and content
• Events: Providing content and logistical support for a varied events programme, including the annual summit, ad hoc parliamentary events and quarterly communications and policy network meetings
• Public affairs: Supporting a programme of Parliamentary and stakeholder engagement and monitoring as well as the delivery of the organisation's influencing strategy

Person specification:

• Degree-level qualification and / or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Must have experience in a press / media handling / PR or communications/public affairs role
• Need excellent written and verbal communication skills - must be able to tailor writing to different audiences and media and communicate complex ideas into concise messaging
• Experience of developing communications materials and plans - must be able to create high quality, creative content for social and digital media
• Experience of media relations, including handling requests and pitching stories
• Experience of using InDesign would be highly appealing
• Knowledge and interest in the higher education sector would be desirable

What next?

An appointment is looking to be made quickly, with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis. As such this opportunity is liable to close at short notice so apply now to avoid disappointment! If you wanted to find out more about this Senior Communications Officer position, get in touch ASAP on the below:

Tel: 0207 269 6338

Email:

Would you like £250 in vouchers?

Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £250 in vouchers of your choice.

As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £250 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

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Position: UX Designer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London (Currently home-based)
Salary: £38,506 - £43,897 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 2
Department: Digital and Content

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The successful candidate will:

• To lead our UX research and design capability, working closely with the MS community, to create an engaging user experience across all of our digital channels.
• To develop, design and prototype new digital tools, pages and services that will support the MS community and drive engagement.
• To oversee the production of concepts and prototypes using data and insight and research best practice, advising on great design and visual interactions to meet project goals and objectives.
• To manage our freelance design team, providing guidance and direction across our suite of designed materials, including webpages, products, animations, graphics, GIF and some offline content.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 26th October 2020

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We would be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

Communications and Press Officer, London (initially remote based), Education Membership Body, £28,000

• Are you an experienced press and communications professional?
• Do you have a background in producing engaging and effective communications across varying channels?
• Would you like to work for a leading education membership body?

The Communications and Press Officer will be working closely with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, in supporting the day-to-day delivery of the communications strategy in helping to maximise awareness of the organisation and their member's.

Main responsibilities:

• Producing compelling content that communicates the mission and helps to engage and influence key decision-makers
• Assisting in the delivery of communications plans and contributing to a range of outputs including drafting articles, blogs, web copy, newsletters, briefings, case studies and producing or sourcing accompanying multimedia content
• Media relations: Supporting the delivery of reactive and proactive media plans, identifying potential news stories, drafting press releases and responsive media comments, building own network of journalists and assist with media monitoring
• Digital/social: Strengthen on-line presence, overseeing the social media channels and website - producing or commissioning and delivering new digital and social media content, as needed
• Campaigns: Contributing to the development and delivery of campaign activity, working with member universities and other stakeholders to coordinate involvement, including sourcing and crafting case studies and developing messaging and content
• Events: Providing content and logistical support for a varied events programme, including the annual summit, ad hoc parliamentary events and quarterly communications and policy network meetings
• Public affairs: Supporting a programme of Parliamentary and stakeholder engagement and monitoring as well as the delivery of the organisation's influencing strategy

Person specification:

• Degree-level qualification and / or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Must have experience in a press / media handling / PR or communications/public affairs role
• Need excellent written and verbal communication skills - must be able to tailor writing to different audiences and media and communicate complex ideas into concise messaging
• Experience of developing communications materials and plans - must be able to create high quality, creative content for social and digital media
• Experience of media relations, including handling requests and pitching stories
• Experience of using InDesign would be highly appealing
• Knowledge and interest in the higher education sector would be desirable

What next?

An appointment is looking to be made quickly, with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis. As such this opportunity is liable to close at short notice so apply now to avoid disappointment! If you wanted to find out more about this Communications and Press Officer position, get in touch ASAP on the below:

Tel:

Email:

Would you like £250 in vouchers?

Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £250 in vouchers of your choice.

As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £250 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

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