The Royal Marsden are incredibly proud of their international reputation for their ground-breaking work, ensuring their patients receive the very best and latest in cancer treatment and care. The Talent Set are working exclusively to recruit an experienced and passionate PR & Communications expert into the Marketing & Communications department, playing a central role working across the Trust, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, The Royal Marsden Private Care, the National Institute for Health & Biomedical Research Centre, and The Royal Marsden School.

The PR and Communications Team has a broad remit, spanning both external and internal communications, VIP visits, Trust and Charity events, a suite of magazines, and video/documentary projects. They drive a proactive thought leadership agenda, enhancing the reputation of The Royal Marsden as an NHS leader, and positioning the hospital at the forefront of worldwide cancer research, treatment and care.

As Senior PR & Communications Officer, you will develop and implement the Trust’s public relations and communications strategies, delivering both a proactive and reactive plan to raise the profile and understanding of the work of the Trust, enhance its reputation and promote awareness of its aims and achievements in ways which are appropriate for differing audiences.

This is a high profile role reporting into the Head of PR & Communications and working with senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide a comprehensive media service, particularly around the proactive sell-in of a positive news agenda from The Royal Marsden, including thought leadership pieces and focus on the areas in which the organisation leads.
• Work with documentary film makers and production companies on documentaries featuring Royal Marsden patients and staff which are filmed on Trust property, negotiating filming contracts as applicable
• Identify and maximise opportunities to promote The Royal Marsden’s world-leading clinical research, working with researchers, funders, senior clinicians and health and science media in order to enhance the Trust’s reputation as a research institution and its impact on patient treatment and care at The Royal Marsden and for cancer patients across the UK and further afield.
• Identify and promote appropriate media opportunities for mainstream and trade media, and establish relationships with key members of staff, patients, volunteers, fundraisers and others connected with the Trust and Charity.
• Work in collaboration with media relations team at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) on issues or proactive media affecting both organisations.
• Help co-ordinate VIP visits to the Trust, where there is media interest in the event, in liaison with senior management, clinical and ward staff.

To be successful in this role you will have at least 4 years PR & Communications experience within a high profile NHS/Charity/Education/Bluechip organisation and be confident leading on research based media & PR work. You will be experienced in managing senior stakeholders, confident at building and maintaining relationships internally and externally and used to working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple project and juggling priorities – experience managing crisis communications would be beneficial.

Working arrangements are constantly being reviewed in light of current government guidelines, long-term this post will be based in Chelsea with occasional travel to their Sutton location and 1 day working from home per week is offered.

Please provide your CV to be considered for the position or contact Heather Burch at The Talent Set for further details. We are expecting a high level of interest for this position so, regrettably, we may not be able to respond to each individual application.

Please note we are working with The Royal Marsden exclusively on this role, any 3rd party CVs will be forwarded to The Talent Set for review.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead brand management, marketing and corporate communications at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). We are ranked first in the world for development studies, together with the University of Sussex and the best international development policy think tank. 

The Head of Communications and Engagement leads a dynamic team and works closely with the Institute's Strategic Leadership Group, including its Director of Communications and Impact. The key priority for this role is to align IDS’ centrally coordinated communications and engagement activities with its strategy and vision. We seek someone who can build brand recognition and awareness with new and existing audiences and lead strategies that will enhance the influence and reach of the Institute as a whole. As well as coordinating external engagement activities they must ensure the excellence of core IDS outputs, including our corporate website and social media platforms, corporate literature, and high-profile IDS events. The post-holder will play a key role in furthering our ability to share cutting-edge research and learning crucial for shaping the transformations needed to reduce inequalities, accelerate sustainability and build more inclusive and secure societies. In a typical day the Head of Communications and Engagement may find themselves fielding calls from journalists, planning a marketing campaign for our Masters programme, working with a design agency on our website or writing a case for support for the prospective donors of a new research initiative. 

We are looking for a natural story-teller with strong all-round communications experience. Ideally this will have been acquired in a global development context and include external affairs and media relations. In particular applicants will need an excellent knowledge of corporate marketing and brand management and have some fundraising experience. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they have a proven ability as a team leader with a great track record of managing a diverse group of individuals to meet organisational objectives. We seek someone who has real confidence and enthusiasm for leading the institutional/corporate level marketing and communications strategy of an international research organisation. 

The role is based near Brighton in the UK, requires being on call for occasional out of office hours duties and will involve some international travel.

We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity.  We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.  We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

As part of an organisation-wide digital transformation programme, Mind is implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for CRM across the charity. 300 staff are now live as part of “phase 1” and 100 more are coming onto the system during this first phase as part of the 3rd and final release. This is a time of great aspiration and considerable opportunity for Mind.

Reporting to the Head of Data and Supporter Relations, the Head of CRM will be accountable for the success of CRM across Mind and will be responsible for further developing the CRM capability and embedding the system as an integral part of the organisation.

You will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation (including the Wales Office) and will work with volunteers/temporary staff/consultants/agencies as required as well as being accountable for CRM supplier relationships.

With a proven record of accomplishment in leading CRM/Data technical teams, enhancing customer focused culture, you will ensure you team is motivated and solution focused. You’ll have demonstrable experience of develop and delivering a CRM strategy at scale and expertise in data management, and business intelligence systems. With a passion for teaching others, you’ll be a great leader and will maintain effective relationships.

Please refer to the full Job Description upon applying for the role

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Closing date: Monday 20th July 2020

Mind reserve the right to close the role early due to receiving a high volume of quality applications, therefore we recommend you apply early!

Multi-channel communications are crucial to Amnesty International UK’s success. We’re looking for a skilled Head of Communications and Engagement maternity cover who can tackle a complex and varied communications challenge that covers everything from social media and traditional print, to delivering our communication strategy and increasing awareness of our brand.

About the role

As our Head of Communications and Engagement you will lead our strategic communications to drive the impact of our campaigns, grow our movement and profile and increase our influence. This key, senior role will see you take responsibility for our overall communications strategy and planning, all our digital activities and the leadership of our brand. You will also oversee all our print design and editorial work including our magazine and all of our video and audio production.  

Alongside being a member of our Leadership Team, you will also be active on an operational level, leading a large, multi-disciplinary creative team to produce audience-centred communications. Innovation and best practice will be at the heart of your work. The day-to-day challenges that this role faces will be diverse.

About you

You have extensive experience as a senior communications professional in a similar role, either inside or outside the third sector. You are an effective team manager with experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams. You can manage digital marketing functions; substantial budgets; cross-organisational projects; and marketing programmes across online and offline channels. With your expert knowledge of your field, you’ll have the credibility to guide senior creatives and work with Amnesty International leaders. You’ll also be adept at managing suppliers, motivating teams and interpreting data. A strategic, innovative thinker, with a gift for dealing with people, you’ll be keen to stretch your talents and make a difference in an influential role.  

About Us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied.

Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We are dedicated to being an excellent inclusive employer and offer the following benefits:

• 9% employer pension contribution when you contribute 5%

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays

• Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary

• Opportunities to volunteer at major events

• Support a range of flexible working

• Interest Free Travel / Bike / Computer loans

• Range of wellbeing and social activities

Apply for this role

For further details about the role please click the 'apply' link. To apply, please complete an application form before 9am on Friday 17 July 2020.

Interviews will be held online/remotely on Tuesday 28 July 2020.

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is looking for a Head of English Regions as part of the Senior Management Team with responsibility to build influential relationships and partnerships with stakeholders from across and beyond the physics community.

This role is responsible for drafting the IOP’s English Regions business plan through their knowledge of regional political and economic drivers that is in line with the organisation’s strategy whilst working with other Head of departments to ensure the whole of the organisation is run efficiently. You will be working closely with IOP’s central office near King’s Cross London acting as a senior lead for our regional team who deliver our strategy, and with the membership across the UK and Ireland who volunteer to deliver events and various other activities through a network of regional branches and centres.

The role

This is a new exciting role, reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive and working closely with other members of the Executive Team.  You will work to identify, promote and develop regional relationships and partnerships with stakeholders within and beyond the physics community. You will be maximising our impact within regional policy, education and business environments as well as making sure there is excellent engagement with our membership. You will be required to lead a team of regional managers and be part of IOP’s senior management team.

The person

We are seeking a candidate who is motivated, customer focused, and drives for results with functional knowledge and excellent people management skills; you must also be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers/partners. We welcome candidates with a strong public affairs background and understanding of the importance in building economic resilience in the English regions through research and innovation. Experience will come from having led teams working in different locations and being able to advise and contribute to the work of the Executive team and Senior Management team in planning and managing stakeholder relationships and engagement.

We are looking for someone who has good knowledge of the English regional political and economic strategies and can support our strategic ambition. This is a very influential role, where you have to be comfortable in a standalone role, but also know how to work with colleagues across the organisation. The proven ability to achieve systemic change by influencing stakeholders will be key, with the resilience to react to the ambiguity that comes from a changing environment essential.

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics is one of the world’s largest professional body and learned societies for physics. It is the national body for the UK and Ireland and also has a seat at international bodies including the UN.  Our members come from across the physics community whether in industry, academia, the classroom, technician roles or in training programmes as an apprentice or a student.  We are a world-leading science publisher and are proud to be a trusted and valued voice for the physics community.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland,.We seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious new corporate strategy and you’ll play a part in helping us to deliver it.  There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our new film to find out more about our work.

As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

Each year, eight children in an average class leave primary school unable to read well. These children often struggle in school, and beyond. Reading isn’t just about books. It’s about reading a road sign, a safety manual, a birthday card. It’s understanding a job application and the prescription that could help save your life.

When a child can navigate words, they can navigate the world. That’s why we’re helping children develop the reading skills they need to succeed by creating flexible volunteering at the heart of our communities. The Bookmark app matches schools with fully safeguarded, vetted and trained reading volunteers in the local community, at the tap of a button. Each volunteer delivers one-to-one reading sessions for a six-week programme with a child who needs extra help with their reading. For the children who need us, we’re changing their story.

We're looking for a creative, pro-active Head of Marketing and Communications to help us build our volunteer, school and funder community, and to grow the Bookmark brand. You will be part of a small Marketing and Communications team, line managing a Marketing and Communications Officer, and working closely with Bookmark's programme, community and fundraising teams. 

The role is a 12-month maternity cover contract, for 3 days a week. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marketing strategy

• Develop and deliver Bookmark’s marketing and communications strategy, to include brand management, marketing communications, digital and social media, and PR
• Evaluate the performance of marketing and communications channels and approaches and implement improvements where needed

Team management

• Line manage a Marketing and Communications Officer, ensuring they are supported and developed

Brand management

• Develop brand assets and act as a 'brand guardian', ensuring the brand guidelines are followed and there is consistency across all marketing and communications

Marketing communications

• Lead on copywriting and production of Bookmark’s marketing and communications materials for current and potential volunteers, partners, donors, schools and other audiences
• Maintain a bank of volunteer, partner and school case studies for use in marketing

Digital and social media

• Manage Bookmark’s digital marketing activity, producing content and maximising the performance of our website and all relevant social media channels

Media & PR

• Develop and deliver a media and PR plan to increase awareness and engagement with key audiences including corporate partners, volunteers and schools
• Ensure spokespeople are trained and supported, and act as a spokesperson when necessary

Events

• Provide event management support for fundraising events, volunteer events and focus groups
• Lead on the engagement of ambassadors for media and events

General duties

• Manage relationships with suppliers such as printers, photographers, designers and agencies
• Manage the marketing and communications budget and report on return on investment
• Other ad hoc duties as appropriate for the charity during our scale-up phase

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Proven experience of developing and delivering marketing and / or communications plans
• Experience of developing and delivering PR campaigns, including media relations
• Experience of using website content management systems (Squarespace or similar), email marketing software (MailChimp or similar), social media management tools (Hootsuite or similar) and design programmes (InDesign or similar)
• Experience of commissioning and managing external suppliers and agencies
• 5+ years of experience in a senior marketing and communications role, ideally in the charity or education sectors
• Experience of supportive and effective line management

Skills

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled copywriter with the ability to communicate messages in a clear and engaging way
• A creative thinker with the ability to work across multiple online and offline channels
• Superb organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and influence others
• Ability to articulate Bookmark’s vision and mission with passion
• Ability to provide advice and support at all levels within the organisation
• Flexible, adaptable, tenacious and enjoys working in a fast-paced growth environment
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets and adopts a goal-oriented approach to work
• Sound knowledge of GDPR regulations
• Commitment to Bookmark’s core values and strategic direction

We are a small but growing team of self-starters, who care about what we do. We aren't afraid to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things, and support each other so that we can achieve our goals. If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, we'd love to hear from you.

Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Bookmark is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of society and communities we operate in.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter by midnight on Friday 10th July.

Challengers seeks a highly skilled individual looking to work with a ambitious team of fundraising and communications professionals. This role will be an excellent opportunity for the candidate who is seeking a role which will challenge and extend their skills, allow them to work with a great team of people in an inclusive and supportive environment, whilst being given autonomy to change and develop new strategies in a growing organisation.

You will be responsible for both the fundraising and communications strategies for the organsiation. A cultivator of income, support and followers, prepared to support the organisation to the next level of growth. Must be able to build great relationships both internally and externally and have a proven track record of income generation.

Head of Marketing & Communications

£41,067 per annum

35 hours a week

We are a diverse and forward thinking charity embarking on a substantial period of growth. Are you a positive, ambitious and strategic thinker looking to make a significant difference to the lives of local children? If so, we want you in our growing, award winning team.

Reporting to the Director of Income Generation, you will have a dynamic and proactive approach to lead the Marketing & Communications team in delivering the strategy and take responsibility for ensuring the Martin House Brand is well recognised across our region. You will be passionate about Marketing and Communications and have a proven track record in delivering successful Marketing & Communications strategies both internal and external.  You will be part of our vision to be able to provide palliative care to every child and young person that needs it.

What does the role involve? 

• Lead on the development of the strategic direction for the Martin House brand, integrate the brand across the entire hospice and act as brand guardian
• Effectively lead, inspire, develop and manage the Marketing & Communications team to enable them to achieve key objectives
• To bring new ideas and creative for raising the profile of Martin House across key audiences across North, West and East Yorkshire
• To work across all departments to manage internal communications and lead on the development of all publications

Who are we looking for?

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you should have a strong track record in working at a senior level leading a successful, high-performing Marketing & Communications team. You must have proven experience of delivering compelling Marketing campaigns and excellent communications pieces. You must have worked across both digital platforms and more traditional press and print. An inspirational leader and communicator, you must have experience of dealing with senior level contacts both internally and externally, and possess the ability to contribute to the charity at a strategic level. The role requires excellent knowledge of contemporary Marketing techniques and will need someone with the confidence to be innovative and entrepreneurial. Of paramount importance is a proven record of managerial success, and a wealth of ambition and determination.

If you feel excited by the prospect of helping this outstanding charity to achieve their ambitions and have the skill set required to do this then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits include 32 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, and recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).

For further information about this role, including a full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, please visit the Job Vacancies section of our website,  or contact Clare Newbegin or Rachel Sherbourne at Martin House, Grove Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6TX or by telephone.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th July

Interviews will take place on Monday 27th July via zoom.  We try to keep our postage costs down so if you have not heard from us by Friday 24th July please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Registered Charity No. 517919

Company Registration No. 2016332, England

We’re looking for a senior fundraiser and leader to drive income generation and external communications for an incredible social mobility organisation that has worked with children, families, and schools for over 30 years to break the long-term cycle of deprivation. They look beyond school settings to address the barriers affecting school attendance and learning, building a vital and effective bridge between school and home life that results in better attendance, pupil behaviour and attainment.

There is a great deal of untapped potential here for a proactive fundraiser to unlock and the case for support has never been stronger. They have high-profile patrons, highly active trustees who understand fundraising (including one who is herself a senior fundraiser), a phenomenal CEO who worked her way up to the top job and is brilliant with donors, and a loyal donor base that has more capacity to support. This new, senior role brings together their fundraising and external relations, and is a super opportunity for someone to build on a strong existing portfolio with an excellent team..

It's a brilliant job, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Head office is in east London and the culture is one of pragmatic flexibility. 

About the role

• Reporting to the CEO, the Head of External Relations is a newly-created position that sits on the SMT that will provide the leadership needed to support income growth and brand development to meet robust expansion plans.
• The post-holder will lead and motivate staff in activities to grow voluntary income and build the charity’s profile, reputation, and brand externally to a broad range of stakeholders across government, the education sector, families and donors.
• The Head of External Relations will also support the CEO in strengthening relationships with the charity’s high-profile patrons and supporters, as well as managing and growing their own portfolio of influential, high-value donors.
• The post-holder will be responsible for managing two Senior Partnership Managers and the Communications Manager and will oversee seven other members of a fundraising and communications team which currently raises c£1.5m from a largely high value donor base. Full breakdown can be discussed.
• The role offers a range of benefits which include flexible working, a family friendly environment, and remote working.

About you

• You will have proven leadership skills, experience of managing and developing staff, personal experience of securing philanthropic gifts from major donors (or equivalent), outstanding communication skills, and a passion for education.
• This is a great opportunity for a talented leader and relationship manager who is highly motivated and excited by the prospect of building and developing their own team and shaping fundraising and communications at a crucial time in the organisation’s growth and for the families it supports.
• We are ideally seeking someone who has led a multi-income stream team in a small or medium size organisation

Salary

• £55,000-£60,000
• We will consider looking at the same salary for fewer days for an exceptional, senior candidate – please ask.

To Apply

• The final closing date for applications is Friday 12th June 
• Interview dates will be confirmed nearer the application deadline and arrangements made in line with any current government guidelines relating to Covid-19.
• In the first instance please send a CV that contains full fundraising figures.

The Jack Petchey Foundation is a dynamic Foundation, set up in 1999 by Sir Jack Petchey to inspire and motivate young people and recognise them for their achievements. To date, the Foundation has invested over £133 million in young people across London and Essex. We are looking for a Head of Partnerships to lead and develop our major partnerships and our paid internship programme. You will have lead responsibility for the majority of JPF’s major partner programmes and will harness the potential of JPF’s network to strengthen opportunities for young people across London and Essex.

Purpose of Job

• To lead and develop our portfolio of partnership programmes, ensuring that JPF is a supportive partner and that programmes operate effectively, deliver value for money and provide outstanding opportunities for young people.
• To convene and provide support to JPF partners so that they can learn from each other and can develop and share best practice and complementary approaches to their work.
• To lead and deliver the Foundation’s paid internship programme, ensuring that youth organisations are supported and young interns provided with a robust programme of training and development.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and will support delivery of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan. The post-holder will not have line management responsibility but will be responsible for managing a large number of high-profile partnerships. These partnership programmes are central to the Foundation’s aims and the post holder will need to have advanced management and leadership skills. They will work closely and collaboratively with others in the team in order to deliver our strategic aims.

A full job description, further details and an application form can be found on our website via the Apply button. Completed Application Forms and Staff Diversity Monitoring Forms should be returned via email as described on our website (CVs will not be accepted).

Application deadline: 9am Monday 20th July 2020.

First interviews: Friday 24th July 2020 by zoom.

Second interviews: Wednesday 29th July 2020, ideally in the office if social distancing and travel requirements permit.

JPF is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we seek to build a team that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.

No Agencies please

Renowned internationally for its research excellence supporting a sustainable ocean, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Marketing & Communications. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with demonstrable experience in the marketing and communication of environmental science to lead a team of specialists in a world-leading research organization.

PML is known for delivering impactful and award-winning science, from the poles to the tropics, and from lakes to the open ocean.  On World Oceans Day we launched our new PML Strategy (2020-2025) setting out our mission to enhance our position as a world leader in the field of marine science, whilst focusing on our vision of a healthy and sustainable ocean. 

It is an important time for the ocean with key international drivers being the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the “double decade” of action – The Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration. 

Our new Strategy reflects this international context, as well as national and regional initiatives, and focuses on the delivery of four strategic aims:

• Science excellence and impact
• Business excellence
• Social responsibility
• Environmental responsibility

The Head of Marketing & Communications will have a key role to play in supporting the delivery of these aims.

PML Applications Ltd is the commercial arm of PML, with a different customer base, providing services in the sectors of ballast water, marine biofouling and corrosion, remote sensing applications and environmental solutions.

Job Purpose:

The Head of Marketing & Communications is responsible for providing leadership, strategic vision and management of the marketing and communications of PML Group, supporting the delivery of PML’s and PML Applications Ltd’s strategies in the UK and internationally.

Key Deliverables:

• Review and lead on the implementation of the Marketing & Communications strategy for PML, increasing the reach and impact of PML’s profile and visibility through the delivery of creative but measured and considered marketing, communications and PR in the UK and internationally, contributing to the development of new partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Review and lead on the implementation of the Marketing & Communications strategy for PML Applications, with a view to enhancing the company’s profile, brand awareness and attracting new customers.
• Provide strategic and operational marketing and communications guidance and advice to the Executive teams of both PML and PML Applications, and lead on complex communications matters and projects, both internally and externally.
• Develop and manage the Marketing & Communications team, including mentoring and training in order to maintain a high quality, customer focused service, both internally and externally,
• Develop new and maintain existing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including PML and PML Applications staff, the media, marketing & communications leads at other partner organisations, and suppliers.
• Prepare and manage the annual Marketing & Communications budget ensuring its efficient and effective use; monitor and report as required, exercising good budgetary control and negotiating skills with suppliers.
• Lead on and/or undertake market analysis and research in support of strategic business development.
• Keep abreast of developments within the marketing and communications sector, and apply these as appropriate within the PML Group.
• Ensure that any regulatory or compliance requirements, such as copyright and data protection are met.
• Demonstrate PML’s core values.

Experience & Eligibility Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have

• A strong track record in leading and managing a marketing and communications team, preferably in a scientific/ academic organisation.
• A minimum of a degree level or equivalent qualification in marketing/communications; evidence of management training having been undertaken.
• Experience in developing and motivating staff to provide visible and supportive leadership.
• An ability to manage staff, within a context of a number of competing, and sometimes very urgent, priorities/demands.
• A demonstrable ability to produce and manage a budget.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, and an ability to identify, distil and convey key messages in a succinct manner.
• A proven track record in establishing positive relationships with people (internal and external) at various levels, including key stakeholders.
• High levels of creativity in ideas generation, and be able to solve problems.
• A high degree of professionalism, business understanding, integrity and credibility.
• An ability to understand complex information, with the need to market and communicate PML science in a considered and effective manner.
• An ability to market a commercial-facing company’s services (for PML Applications).

Sound computing skills, including use of Microsoft Office applications.  Awareness of specialist software, e.g. Adobe Creative Suite.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is seeking a Head of Communications to lead our high-performing communications team. The successful candidate will lead strategic, impact-focused communications across the global organisation, working closely with our teams, partners and allies. They will bring talent, enthusiasm, knowledge and experience. This role currently manages a team of four, with three direct line reports, and reports to the Executive Director. The communications team is tasked to ensure strategic and effective communications to drive change, including managing the Resource Centre’s digital action platform.

About us

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a high-impact, global organization. We work closely with allies and partners to advance respect for human rights in business and hold companies accountable for abuse. We do this by empowering human rights advocates in civil society, business and governments to support bold leadership for human rights in business and strengthened corporate accountability, due diligence, and effective remedy for abuse. We also build transparency of advances, challenges, and abuse of human rights in business. We generate and share information that is relevant, reliable and up to date, and we work with advocates around the world to use this information to drive positive change that puts human rights at the heart of business.

Details:

• Location: London
• Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 per year dependent on experience, plus 5% pension
• Contract Type: Open-ended contract
• Closing Date: 13/07/2020
• interviews on 17 July 2020

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications: Drive impact of BHRRC’s work bybuilding strategic media and digital outreach that empowers allies and influences key audiences. Work across our Global Team to develop a shared understanding of key audiences, the fast-changing context, and how communications can drive positive change. With the management team, plan and set the organisation’s communications strategy and ensure we have the right skills, knowledge, and connections to deliver it. Collaborate upstream with programme and regional leads to ensure our communications strategies help deliver the human rights impact our programmes seek with their allies
• Lead the communications team: Lead a skilled team to nurture an effective approach to communications, and digital technology. Ensure the work of the team is expertly planned and executed within budget and meets donor requirements. Deliver our performance management system throughout the year. Work with the Senior Management Team to manage operational opportunities and risk.
• Drive and execute top class communications: Work with senior management, regional and programme teams to drive an agile approach to communications, including spotting proactive and reactive opportunities, building higher-level relationships with journalists and partners, and developing tactical approaches. Play an active role in executing impact-focused communications strategies for key products and events.
• Digital action platform and technology: Work with the Digital Officer to manage the development of the Resource Centre’s leading digital action platform (a redesigned version will be launched in August 2020). Develop an understanding of audiences and ensure we deliver features that help empower them to promote human rights.
• Internal Communications: Work with the management team and others to ensure high quality communications to a remote and diverse team across 20 locations worldwide.
• Programme design and fundraising: Work upstream with our development and project teams to ensure communications, and digital technology work is effectively built into project proposals and adequately resourced; and that our monitoring of impact provides evidence of our impact.

Key competencies and attributes

Strategic Communication: At least 5 years’ experience delivering top class communications and expert understanding of how strategic communications deliver change.Strong craft in story-telling and narratives. Sharp news sense and editorial judgement.

People Manager: At least 3 years’ experience in line management. Experience in nurturing and sustaining a high performing team that thrives in a diverse, and global context. Demonstrable success in supporting project teams deploy communications strategically for impact.

Project Manager: Track record of leading and/or implementing complex communications projects including planning, execution, and evaluation. Demonstratable success planning communications for a busy organisation working closely with allies.

Relationship-building: Track record of developing strategic relationships to enhance communications and advocacy efforts, e.g. civil society partners, consultants, journalists, opinion-formers. Experience building relationships of trust and joint action with allied organisations is strongly desirable.

Digital technology: Experience using, data and technology to make change happen. Strategic foresight to sustain rapid evolution. Experience shaping digital infrastructure with  developers.

Human rights, and economic justice expertise: Familiarity with social justice or human rights issues and a willingness to keep up to date. Experience communicating economic justice and human rights issues desirable.

Team player: Experience of, and commitment to, working in high-performing teams that are highly collaborative and focused on outcomes. Experience of working with colleagues remotely, and in multicultural and diverse working environments desirable.

Languages: Must be fluent in English. Additionally, French, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian language skills would also be an asset (all languages of our digital action platform).

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background and we acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in progressive movements. We particularly encourage applications from women, Black, Asian, Latinx and other minorities, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGTBQ+.

This is an exciting and busy time to be joining UK Youth. Despite the strain of COVID-19, we are in the process of developing a new strategic plan and direction for the organisation. This has resulted in a number of interim roles becoming available across the External Affairs Directorate. The anticipated new strategy could result in further exciting opportunities.

The Interim Head of Marketing and Communications is a fantastic opportunity to take a senior role within an energetic and inspiring organization. UK Youth’s profile has grown exponentially in the last year and this trajectory is set to continue with campaigning for change being a key pillar of our new strategy.

UK Youth’s Marketing and Communications Team focuses on leveraging our brand and messaging to positively impact on all aspects of the organisation. Whether it’s identifying and meeting the needs of more young people, increasing sales at our outdoor activity centre Avon Tyrell, attracting new funders and corporate partners or influencing government policy, you will play a key role in the supporting the organisation.

You will lead a team to deliver UK Youth’s communications and marketing strategy, with a focus on amplifying the voices of local youth organisations and young people to advocate at a national level for the value of youth work among key audiences – the public, decision makers (including Government and policy makers), funders and organisations working with young people.

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people. This role is initially fixed term until the end of December 2020.

Visit our website to find out more about the role, working at UK Youth and what we can offer you.

PR and Marketing Manager
Animal Defenders International
£35K - £40K
Home Based Initially (Offices in Millbank, Central London)

Animal Defenders International (ADI) are a global campaigning group. The organisation has been involved with several international animal rescues, funding both the relocation and rehoming of circus lions, tigers, chimpanzees and other animals and has become a major force for animal protection, succeeding through its undercover investigations in securing legal protection for animals.

The Role

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with ADI to recruit a PR and Marketing Manager. This is an essential position to the organisation, where you will work to raise the media and social media presence of ADI and associated organisations. You will manage all media relations, marketing and brand management across internal and external communications. Acting as the official spokesperson for ADI, you will produce launch briefings, branding and messaging guidelines for staff and speakers and be responsible for celebrity liaison and development.

We are looking for someone with a wealth of experience within Marketing, PR and Communications across a variety of channels including media relations, press, digital and social media. You should have strong project management skills, be a great organiser, with an eye for detail and the ability to prioritise work and juggle multiple things at once.

The role will involve copy-writing and social media management, so you must have impeccable writing skills with demonstrated experience in preparing engaging presentations, proposals, reports and other communication for diverse audiences, In addition to this, experience of representing an organisation in the press and at times, defending criticism will be essential for this role.

Furthermore, you must be passionate about animal welfare on a global scale and ideally be a vegetarian or vegan.

Charity People are handling all applications for this role. All applications should be sent to Ben Garner at Charity People at [email protected]

Closing 19th July but may close earlier if we receive sufficient applications.