The Earthshot Prize, which launched globally in October this year, will be the most ambitious and prestigious of its kind – designed to incentivise change and help to repair our planet over the next 10 years.
Crucial to the mission of The Earthshot Prize is our Head of Communications to help us tell the story of The Earthshot Prize to a global audience.
Head of Communications – The Earthshot Prize
12-month Fixed Term Contract
£60,000 per annum
Kensington, London/Remote working
This is a new role within the team, which will see the appointed individual building on plans in place to lead and develop the communications strategy for the Prize in its inaugural year. This is a unique opportunity which will allow the successful candidate to lead an exciting, creative and high-profile global communications campaign, culminating in the announcement of the first winners of the Earthshot Prize in Autumn of 2021.
Working closely with the Director of The Earthshot Prize, the appointed individual will oversee all communication activity, ensuring it supports the overall aim of The Earthshot Prize to repair the planet by 2030.
The team delivering The Earthshot Prize will remain housed within The Royal Foundation until late 2021. At this point, The Earthshot Prize will become an independent entity. We expect this role, and the job holder, to transition to the new organisation at this point.
Principal Accountabilities
Designing and implementing a truly global, diverse and inclusive communications strategy to position The Earthshot Prize as a new leader in both the environmental and non-profit sector.
Delivering this global communications strategy through an agency relationship while managing and growing a team of communications professionals to support activity.
Ensuring communications activity has reach and relevance in all major regions of the world so that the Prize becomes a recognisable global project and brand.
Taking a leading role in designing and shaping content (from press notices and op-eds to speeches and social media content) to further the reach of the Prize, the success of the winners, and the partnerships which underpin the project.
Owning and maintaining a communications calendar, covering all Earthshot Prize channels, which builds excitement and maintains interest in the work of the Prize.
Managing and building important relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and supporters of The Earthshot Prize.
Acting as a key spokesperson for The Earthshot Prize, able to represent the Prize externally when required.
Collaborating closely with the Director of The Earthshot Prize, the CEO of the Royal Foundation, and the communications team at Kensington Palace to ensure The Earthshot Prize supports both the priorities of The Duke of Cambridge, and The Royal Foundation.
Play a constructive role on the development of the Prize and provide input into weekly/monthly reports for the Director of The Earthshot Prize.
Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required.
Relationships (Internal and external)
- Key members of The Earthshot Prize and The Royal Foundation team.
- Members of the Kensington Palace team
- External communication agencies
- Key Earthshot Prize Stakeholders where and when appropriate.
- UK and international media outlets and journalists
Person Specification
The Royal Foundation is a high-profile organisation, and the successful candidate will appreciate the importance of discretion and confidentiality and have a mature and professional approach.
Key skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills, with an ability to excite and engage through the power of effective story-telling and innovative content for a wide range of channels and audiences.
Skilled at developing and delivering creative and proactive communication campaigns that drive impact.
Proven project management skills, with an ability to see the bigger picture beyond day-to-day actions and deliver exceptional work at a fast pace.
A self-starter with sound judgment who can promote team effectiveness and identify issues before they arise.
Skilled at writing and an ability to craft compelling narratives, ensuring that complex topics and issues are accessible to a wide range of audiences.
Adaptable and flexible approach to plans, able to respond confidently and positively to changing scenarios and seize opportunities – providing clear direction throughout.
Impressive internal and external stakeholder management skills, able to build, develop and maintain relationships and present confidently to senior stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have an excellent eye for detail, ensuring that external and internal presentation is perfect.
Experience working with senior broadcasters and production companies to create content and designing and working on high-profile events.
A commitment and willingness to uphold The Foundation’s values in all areas of work.
Experience and Knowledge
Demonstrable experience in a position of management/leadership working in the communications industry and/or leading high-profile communications campaigns.
Understanding and evidence of building a communication strategy and content which excites and engages a global audience across traditional and social media, marketing and digital channels.
Experience of working with and directing the work of communication agencies.
Ability to run and manage a busy high-profile communications team, and experience of managing an expanding team.
Proven success at building strong relationships with stakeholders to further the reach, awareness and overall communication objectives.
Considerable experience working with, and managing high-profile partners, and positively responding to challenging circumstances while maintaining discretion at all times.
Experience and in-depth knowledge of climate change and the environmental sector is a plus.
Qualifications
Seeking a candidate with Degree level education or, in exceptional circumstances, significant relevant experience in lieu of this.
Practical Requirements
Available to work beyond standard hours and to travel in UK as needed.
Ability to speak another language to degree level would be welcome.
This document is not contractual and may be subject to change following consultation with the post-holder.
How to Apply:
To apply for the position please submit your supporting statement and CV, please note that if the position has a high number of suitable candidates, we may close the position before the closing date of Friday 27 November 2020 at 12 noon.
Please ensure that all relevant documents are attached to your application BEFORE submission. You can add attachments via the + sign towards the bottom of the application page.
If you submit your application without attaching the relevant documents, your application will not be considered for shortlisting.
1st Round Interviews – Thursday 10 December 2020/Friday 11 December 2020
Final Interviews – w/c 14 December 2020
The Royal Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity and to tackle any forms of discrimination within our working environment, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices and external relationships.
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Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.
This is an exciting time to join the charity as we transition to our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.
This is a unique opportunity to help transform our Marketing and Communications activities at Independent Age. Leading our work to build our reputation, raise our profile, expand our community of support; and help us challenge ageism and the inequalities that exist in older age.
The ideal candidate will have
- 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 techniques
As well as a competitive salary we offer 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and a discount voucher scheme.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and creating an environment where we can ALL be ourselves.
If you interested in applying, please upload your CV together with a covering letter via the vacancy on our website.
Jubilee Debt Campaign is recruiting a Head of Advocacy to strengthen our advocacy and influencing work across our projects and campaigns.
We are a small, agile, high–impact campaigning charity working to tackle poverty and inequality caused by unjust debt.
This is a new post we are creating as part of a planned expansion to further increase our impact. We’re seeking a savvy and experienced political operator with a track record of impactful advocacy and a keen interest in media and strategic communications.
As the Head of Advocacy you will:
- Oversee the development, implementation and coordination of advocacy and influencing strategies across our projects and campaigns
- Build support for our proposals amongst target stakeholders and decision-makers
- Lead the strategy and planning process for one of our three priority campaigns
- Line manage the Advocacy Team as it develops
This is a permanent role offered on either 5 days / 35 hours or 4 days / 28 hours per week.
We value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with a Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background.
We offer:
- Pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary plus 1% of the average organisational salary
- An annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year plus bank holidays
- Flexi-time working arrangements outside the core hours of 10am-4pm
- Access to other benefits including interest-free season ticket loans and tax savings on bikes and home technology equipment via salary sacrifice schemes
The role will be working from home until Jubilee Debt Campaign decides it is safe for staff to return to working in the office.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 9 December. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 December.
Please see the recruitment pack for further details and information on how to apply:
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NHS Charities Together is seeking a talented, seasoned and agile senior manager to take responsibility for the organisation’s grants programmes at this critical and exciting stage of our growth and development. The postholder will deliver the grant funding portfolios and associated programme of work of NHS Charities Together.
This is an incredible exciting and pivotal role within NHS Charities Together. The postholder will have the opportunity to shape, deliver and monitor our significantly large and high-profile grants programme following our Covid-19 appeal which has raised over £130m. The Head of Grants, working with the Director of Membership and Impact and Senior Leaders, Grants Committee and Trustees, members, and other stakeholders will also have the responsibility to shape and implement a brand-new grants strategy and management system from 2021 onwards.
Working with colleagues and members, the postholder will further define, develop and deliver a robust grants scheme. An important aspect of this role is to continue to deliver the current operational plan for grants to member charities, whilst refining and developing a thorough grant process. The day to day accountability includes the development and management of a grants team, relationship management and operations, including the appropriate tracking of grant applications, award decisions, grant payments and grant outcome reporting. The post holder will recommend changes to grant scheme eligibility and criteria as required and will use best practice and evidence-based learning to guide good governance and process in quality assuring the grants function.
The role will require the postholder to utilise their skills, sensitivity and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of their team brings to their work and in their contribution to our overall mission. While it is essential that the Head of Grants brings efficient and effective systems to increase the productivity of the organisation, is it also critical that the team retain the creative spark that drives NHS Charities Together’s success.
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Who are we?
Recently named one of Third Sector's 'Best Charities to Work For', we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.
Our exciting job role!
In this role, you will develop and execute highly effective marketing campaigns to attract and retain supporters and donors to our cause. Brilliantly targeting those personally affected by a brain tumour, especially those newly diagnosed, you will ensure their journey with us compensates for the trauma of their diagnosis and treatment. And you make it all happen on time and with the tightest budget, because you know every penny you save goes directly to world class research.
This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be a blend of working from home and from our offices in Fleet, Hampshire, with some out‑of‑hours working.
What we'd like from you:
It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.
According to the job description, you should also thrive on creating and implementing strategies, revel in innovative tactics, pioneering campaigns and relevant messaging to enable us to achieve our goals. You should also have demonstrable commercial acumen and proven marketing experience that has led to tangible outcomes.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you!
What we'd like to give you:
- Salary c.£50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rated for part time contracts)
- Generous pension contribution*
- Life assurance cover*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)
*subject to qualifying criteria
How to apply to join our amazing team:
Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.
The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.
Advert close date: Tuesday, 24th November 2020
First interview date and location: 2nd OR 4th December 2020 via Zoom
Second interview date and location: 9th December 2020 via Zoom
Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.
More about us:
Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team. You should also check out our You Tube channel too.
Did you know that in 2018 we were crowned Third Sector's Charity of the Year and we have won a variety of other awards, including being ranked as a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).
Please visit our website for more information.
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This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities and are unable to progress applications which require sponsorship. Therefore, you must currently hold an unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Summary of the role:
The Head of Fundraising & Marketing is a key member of Muslim Aid’s Leadership Team with responsibility for developing our fundraising and marketing communication strategy and overseeing all marketing communication activities across the organisation.
The post holder will be responsible for raising and growing revenue, will design and implement a sustainable development strategy to increase philanthropic revenue from a diverse portfolio of supporters across the UK. They will mentor and lead a team of fundraisers to achieve ambitious revenue and renewal goals year over year, while delivering excellent stewardship experiences for our supporters.
About the Role:
Working closely with staff and partners at both Muslim Aid in London and in the country offices, you will support and lead fundraising and marketing communication efforts throughout Muslim Aid.
The main responsibilities of this role will be to:
- Provide strategic values-driven leadership and inspiring management to the team, motivating and supporting individuals in their work.
- Embed MA values and promote a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation.
- Build on the areas of High Net Worth and CSR in regards to income generated from corporate, major donor and trusts so that these areas become part of our sustainable fundraising foundation.
- Design and deliver MA’s cross organisational fundraising and marketing communication strategy with a focus on sustainable and reliable unrestricted income generation.
- Increase and diversify existing and new revenue streams specifically digital, CSR and Private Philanthropy.
- Improve, establish and implement digital platforms as a basis for growth in individual giving and community fundraising.
- Champion the supporter journey and digital innovation, ensuring an excellent supporter care programme is developed, keeping up to date on key trends, best practice and fundraising law.
- Provide effective marketing communication leadership for the organisation in collaboration with key stakeholders and drive forward transformational integrated marketing activities and campaigns.
- Working with key stakeholders, drive our digital strategy, injecting creativity and expertise in to our digital offering and keeping up to date with latest developments in all our countries, rolling out new ideas and activities where appropriate.
- Oversee all activities and strategies for branding and positioning issues for MA globally. Ensure our Muslim Aid brand works for, and is embedded in, all parts of our organisation.
About You:
This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.
To be successful in this role:
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent.
- Extensive experience of working at a senior level in an INGO/Charity sector.
- Experience of developing a fundraising and marketing strategy to maximise income growth.
- Experience across diverse fields of fundraising including individual, major and corporate funding and understanding of key fundraising markets.
- Strategic, innovative and results driven professional with a track record of success.
- Confident and inspiring communicator with strong portfolio of contacts.
- Ability to contribute to overall leadership and development of Organisation and bring MA’s fundraising, marketing communication and programme work closer together.
Why you should apply:
If you are passionate about fundraising and an inspiring communicator, who would enjoy leading a team that is committed to what they do and where they work, this role is an exciting opportunity for a strategic values-driven leader wanting to leave their mark. If you feel that you have a strong commitment to Muslim Aid’s values and beliefs then this may be the role for you.
Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.
NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.
Are you passionate about campaigning? Do you want to use your skills to help prevent suicide? We are looking for a Campaigns and Engagement Officer to develop and deliver inspiring advocacy campaigns and help us change lives.
- Permanent, Full time Contract
- Circa £33,000 per annum
- Temporary Remote working then office based (Ewell, Surrey
- Flexible working requests considered
We need an experienced campaigner to complement our existing policy and public affairs work, and develop sensitive, compelling and engaging advocacy campaigns. Developing a strong campaigner base, working with a diverse range of people with lived experience and collaborating with colleagues across the organisation will be critical to your success.
If you have delivered successful campaigns on sensitive issues and want to work within a dedicated, expert team passionate about reducing suicide, this job could be for you.
Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
To Apply:
Please find the full description as set out below. Please apply via our website with a CV and a covering letter. This role will close for applications at 9 am on Tuesday 1st December.
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We believe everyone should be able to choose who they spend time with – and do what matters to them. We want to reduce loneliness and help make our communities more connected. We offer guidance, best practice, a community of people sharing their lives, legal advice and insurance.
This is an exciting short-term role for a period of 10 months covering maternity leave. We are looking for a Policy Officer who will keep our team and members abreast of policy issues affecting the Shared Lives and Homeshare sector across the UK, including legislation and regulation in health, social care, housing and benefits. We need somebody who can ensure that Shared Lives Plus responds in a timely manner, provides accessible information to our members and to support the senior team and members to shape and influence national and local policy agendas.
The job has 3 principle purposes
The job has three principle purposes;
- to keep the Shared Lives Plus team and members abreast of policy issues
- to be the voice of Shared Lives Plus (and therefore members) in policy issues at the national level across the nations
- to support the senior team and members to shape and influence national and local policy agendas
You will be a great communicator including having clear and concise presentation skills, as well as have the ability to work flexibly and creatively using own initiative to resolve issues. Overall an energetic and genuine friendly team member who is willing to help and support others, enjoys meeting new people and building long lasting relationships.
Closing date: 1pm, Thursday 26th November 2020
Pre-interviews to be held via zoom on 30 November 2020.
Full Interviews to be held via zoom on 8/9 December 2020.
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Head of Media (4417)
Location - London
Circa Salary - £51,500, Plus £700 on call allowance, Plus Inner London Weighting
Hours – 35 Hrs, Full-Time
Spreading the word and making sure people know about our life-changing work.
The role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head Of Media within Action For Children. The successful applicant will plan and deliver media relation strategies and activities to highlight the work of Action for Children and issues related to vulnerable children, young people and families.
You will make a difference by:
- Leading development and delivery of Action for Children's media relations strategy to help deliver the organisation's core objectives.
- Planning, managing and delivering a range of proactive and reactive News, PR, Corporate activities nationally and regionally to highlight the work of Action for Children and raise the profile of issues relating to vulnerable children, young people and their families across broadcast, print and online media and social media/bloggers in conjunction with the digital team.
- Helping develop and implementing (with the Director of Media and Stakeholder Communications) a cultivation plan to build relationships with journalists, editors and influencers.
- Leading and co-ordinating innovative and creative approaches to show the impact of the work of Action for Children, including making effective use of case studies, celebrities and consumer media. Oversee development and implementation of media events, PR stunts or celebrity events to increase engagement with Action for Children's brand and fundraising activity.
- Managing and delivering an evaluation programme for PR and media relations activity, particularly in relation to services, policy/campaigns, fundraising and brand development. Manage Action for Children's media monitoring and evaluation agency.
You will need:
- Degree level qualification or professional qualification in journalism desirable.
- A track record of working in a newsroom or busy press office is essential.
- Proven knowledge the UK media landscape covering news, consumer and PR outlets.
- Strong contacts in media.
- Must have a good nose for a news story and understand what works for media.
- Crisis communication and reputational management experience desirable.
- Staff and performance management.
The way we work
We work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Have a look at our behaviours and values to understand more about the way we work here.
Rewards
We want our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, a comprehensive employer-matched pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts on our dedicated benefits portal. Find out more about our exclusive Action for Children benefits here.
For safe and happy childhoods
At Action for Children, we protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users; therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice.
Action for Children is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Jubilee Debt Campaign is recruiting a new Senior Policy and Research Officer to help drive forward our work on the global South debt crisis.
We are a small, agile, high–impact campaigning charity working to tackle poverty and inequality caused by unjust debt.
This is a new post we are creating as part of a planned expansion to further increase our impact.
We are looking for someone with strong research and policy analysis skills, a strong campaigning mindset, experience of statistical analysis, and a passion for social justice. We are not expecting you to already be an expert in all aspects of the role but are looking for someone with the potential to develop quickly.
You will:
- Research and publicise compelling data and analysis that illuminates our campaigns to decision-makers, influencers, activists and the media
- Monitor and respond to developments in UK government and international institution policies and approaches to debt
- Liaise with allies around the world to develop joint campaign strategies based around acting in solidarity with people in countries affected by unjust debt.
This is a permanent role offered on either 5 days / 35 hours or 4 days / 28 hours per week.
We value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with a Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background.
We offer:
- Pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary plus 1% of the average organisational salary
- An annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year plus bank holidays
- Flexi-time working arrangements outside the core hours of 10am-4pm
- Access to other benefits including interest-free season ticket loans and tax savings on bikes and home technology equipment via salary sacrifice schemes
The role will be working from home until Jubilee Debt Campaign decides it is safe for staff to return to working in the office.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 9 December. Interviews will be held on Thursday 17 December.
Please see the recruitment pack for further details and information on how to apply:
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Are you passionate about health policy and creating real change for people with pancreatic cancer? Are you excited by the prospect of putting people who are affected by pancreatic cancer at the centre of your work? Are you keen to develop health projects to help improve early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer? Then this could be the role for you!
We are looking for someone with experience in health policy and projects to develop and deliver the charity’s policy and campaigning strategy and programme of health projects under the charity’s vision. You will maintain and further develop health information resources, build engagement with the NHS, Department of Health, policy makers, charity and patient groups to develop and deliver our campaigning strategy. You will build engagement with HCP networks and related organisations to inform and support delivery of our health information and project work.
You will need a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience and have a demonstrable experience delivering healthcare information and education projects, with a good knowledge of NHS processes and structures in Primary Care.
You will have a keen interest in campaigning and a basic understanding and awareness of parliamentary processes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
You will need a proven track record of developing and evaluating policy ideas which have had an external impact and to be an excellent communicator, able to build effective working relationships.
If this is you, then please apply, sending your C.V. plus a covering letter telling us why you will be the ideal candidate for the role.
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Job title: Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager - Scotland
Region: Scotland
Directorate: Public Affairs and Public Policy
Contract: Fixed Term (1 February 2021 – 30 July 2022)
Salary: £32,028 gross per annum
About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide a great customer service and support
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so then we would like to hear from you ….
The Role
The Royal British Legion and its sister charity, Poppyscotland, form the largest welfare provider in the military charity sector and have a long and proud campaigning history. Together, we work tirelessly to safeguard the Armed Forces Covenant, which ensures that those who serve, have served and their families are not left disadvantaged by the unique nature of military life.
The Legion and Poppyscotland are seeking a talented, committed and enthusiastic public affairs and campaigns professional to shape and deliver our political engagement and campaigning activities in Scotland. In this role, you will monitor and advise senior colleagues in both the Legion and Poppyscotland on developments in the Scottish Parliament and identify opportunities to influence in order to secure positive policy change at the national level. Working closely with PR, Welfare and Public Affairs and Public Policy colleagues, you will also grow our campaign activities at local authority level and aid in the establishment of a network of supporters who are willing to advocate on behalf of the Armed Forces community.
Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of national, devolved and local politics, you will be familiar with both traditional and digital campaigning techniques. You will be a strong team player, have a proven track record of delivering campaign outcomes in Scotland, and possess excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail.
Working across two organisations, you will strive to ensure that members of the Armed Forces community can expect a consistent level of statutory support across the UK, whilst supporting policy that reflects the unique needs of serving personnel, veterans and their families resident in Scotland, using our Policy and Campaigns Framework for Scotland to guide your activity.
Please note this role is based at our Edinburgh office, which is located at New Haig House, Logie Green Road, Edinburgh EH7 4HQ, although we support flexible working.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’
Closing date for this role is: Thursday 3 December 2020.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible
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Who are we?
Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.
Our exciting job role!
We are looking for a talented Head of Data Science to ensure we maximise the power in the data that The Charity holds. Leading the Data Science team, this role will be pivotal in delivering insight and recommendations from a wide range of different data types to influence policy, raise awareness of brain tumours, increase organisational effectiveness and performance, and build our understanding of our supporters and beneficiaries.
This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be a blend of working from home and from our offices in Fleet, Hampshire, with some out‑of‑hours working.
What we'd like from you:
It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.
According to the job description you should also have significant experience of interpreting large and complex clinical and non-clinical data sets using relational databases and programming languages such as R or python. You should also have a post-graduate degree in a relevant filed with strong statistical or bio-statistical background.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you!
What we'd like to give you:
- Salary c.£50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – (pro rata for part-time contracts)
- Generous pension contribution*
- Life assurance cover*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)
*subject to qualifying criteria
How to apply to join our amazing team:
Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.
The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.
Advert close date: 30th November 2020
First interview date and location: 7th December 2020 (tbc) via Zoom
Second interview date and location: 17th OR 18th December 2020 (tbc) via Zoom
Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.
More about us:
Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team. You should also check out our YouTube channel too.
Did you know that in 2018 we were crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year and we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).
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In the middle of a pandemic, the need to transform the outlook for young prison-leavers has never been more pressing.
This new role of Communications and Campaigns Manager at Switchback is your chance to join a small, award-winning team making a big difference through our work with young prison-leavers in London.
You will take the lead on managing Switchback’s communications, producing high quality content and taking our social media, digital and campaigns activity to the next level. You will work collaboratively with prison-leavers and colleagues at every level to develop and deliver a range of communications, media and campaigns activities to serve the charity’s strategic objectives.
Switchback are looking for someone with the skill, initiative and creativity to improve the quality and impact of Switchback’s communications and drive forward our use of campaigns. You will be a strong writer and authentic communicator, comfortable with complexity, and excited for the opportunity to take all the brilliant work happening at Switchback and run with it.
Switchback is determined to ensure that our team is representative of the young men we support, so we especially encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and people with lived experience of the justice system or poverty.
At Switchback they have big ambitions expand their reach and to use evidence to secure wider change across the criminal justice system. To maximise their impact now and for the future they need quality, strategic communications to raise our profile and drive their case for change forward. This is an opportunity to play a key role in realising that ambition. Apply now!
Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 7th December 2020
Skills test (remotely): week of 14th December 2020
Interviews: week of 4th January 2021
HOW TO APPLY: Please download the Switchback Communications and Campaigns Manager Recruitment Pack 2020 (PDF) and read the full job description and person specification. To apply, please visit the Switchback website.
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Policy and Influencing Manager
Salary: £34,000 – £36,000
Position: Permanent
Location: London
Deadline for applications: Friday, 4 December
The position:
Our international health charity client is recruiting a Policy & Influencing Manager. This role will lead and manage policy analysis for the department on the issue of food and nutrition. You will also develop evidence based consultation responses and develop and establish partnerships with policymakers and global civil society organisations to extend our client’s influence and impact internationally.
Requirements:
- You will have experience in and knowledge of public health, health policy, food or human nutrition.
- You will have experience working in a Policy role, ideally within a health based charity or organisation.
- Experience of writing reports, policy briefs, articles or academic papers.
- Strong experience identifying influencing opportunities at international and regional level.
- Experience within a public affairs influencing team.
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