35 hours per week / 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Remote Working / UK Flexible

Closing date: Sunday 23 August

Interview date: Friday 28 August

Are you an experienced and passionate internal communicator? Are you looking for a challenging, but rewarding role at the heart of a leading charity? This role may be for you.

This is a six-month fixed term role with responsibility for the development and delivery of communication campaigns, events and activity which will engage, inspire and involve our people with our people priorities and future direction. A key part of this role will be to support the design and development of our engagement strategy, gathering and using audience insight to shape this work and drive best practice.

You will be a strategic thinker and compelling storyteller, who will cultivate strong relationships across the charity. Working closely with key stakeholders and the wider internal communications and engagement team you will influence teams to communicate in the right way and at the right time to different audiences. And, using insight, you'll help to drive communications best practice. Experience of working in a complex, geographically dispersed organisation with multiple audiences is also critical to this role.

You will be an exceptional internal communicator with a track record of delivering successful engagement activities with results that are owned and shaped by the organisation's people.

This role may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever.

We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,000 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Marie Curie is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and have partnered with INvolve to create a safe and inclusive workplace for all identities. Marie Curie has active Diversity networks including [email protected] (Ethnic Diversity at Marie Curie), LGBTQ+ Network, Accessibility Network and a Carers Network that help shape what we do both internally and externally.

Job title: Internal Communications and Engagement Manager

Region: London

Directorate: Remembrance and Marketing

Contract: 12 month Maternity Contract

Salary: £43,000 per annum (£38,548 per annum plus £4452 London Weighting)  

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 Internal Communications and Engagement Manager will help implement the charity’s first Internal Communications and Engagement Strategy, driving new ways of working for the team and bringing new ideas and creative solutions to continue developing the function. This is one of two manager posts, which are focussed on communications planning, advising and collaborating with colleagues of all levels to deliver engaging content and being hands-on with channel management and development. You will need a strong news sense, change communications experience, outstanding interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude to reach our diverse workforce, membership and volunteers across the UK.

The role is primarily office based in Borough High Street, SE1 1AA, however due to COVID 19 the team are currently working from home.  This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on returning to the office, with potential opportunities to continue to work from home on a regular basis going forward.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Monday 10th August 2020

Virtual Interviews: Tuesday 18th August 2020

Are you an experienced internal communications and engagement specialist, available from early September to play a key role in a series of organisational development projects over the next few months?

• Ewell, Surrey with occasional travel to Samaritans branches
• 6 months FTC, full time
• £40,000 per annum pro rata + competitive benefits

A little bit about the role…

This role will support the Assistant Director of Internal Communications and other senior Samaritans stakeholders with a range of key internal engagement projects between now and early 2021; in particular, an audit and review of our current internal communications and engagement model and the development of subsequent recommendations. The role will also partner closely with our HR team to plan and deliver staff engagement surveys and action plans.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of internal communications and engagement channels and content in large organisations with multiple audiences, as well as measurement, best practice and sector trends

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Internal Communications and Engagement and working closely with both Samaritans staff and volunteers, key responsibilities of the role will include:

● To plan and lead a comprehensive audit of Samaritans internal communications and engagement at all levels of the charity, working closely with both volunteers and staff

● To support the Assistant Director of Internal Communications and Engagement with the subsequent review of the audit findings, and work with the Assistant Director, the wider Internal Communications team and the Executive Leadership Team to develop recommendations for our future internal communications and engagement model

● To work with the Internal Communications and Engagement team to help develop an enduring channel measurement approach and regular feedback mechanisms, to enable regular reporting on the reach and effectiveness of our communications, post-review

● To develop and deliver staff engagement/pulse surveys in partnership with HR, the Assistant Director of Internal Communications & Engagement and the Executive Leadership Team

● To take the lead on delivering our ongoing staff engagement model, helping to implement and manage a new engagement tool in partnership with an external supplier.

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the job description here. 

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 actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our Location

Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, 3 well-being days, Flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

If you would like to apply for this role please click on the Apply Now link to upload your CV and an accompanying statement, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the stated criteria no later than 09:00am on Friday 14th August 2020. 

Data and Engagement Officer

Contract type: full time, permanent

Location: London

BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Working with every local authority and across every region in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and supported by Arts Council funding we reach over 3 million families a year through schools, health visitors, libraries and other partners. This incredible network helps us to get children excited about reading from an early age. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more creative and do better at school.

As an organisation we are going through a period of innovation and transformation due in part to COVID-19 but also as we are rolling out a new organisational strategy. Our new strategic objectives create exciting opportunities for us to improve our work with children and families in greatest need.

The Research and Impact team is growing and we are looking for 3 new team members: 
• Senior research and impact officer (permanent)
• Senior research and impact officer (fixed term contract – for 12 months initially with potential for extension to a permanent role)
• Data and engagement officer (permanent)
 
This is a brilliant time to join BookTrust’s innovative and collaborative research and impact team. We are working hard to improve our understanding of and engagement with beneficiaries and partners, to measure the impact of our work and to support evidence-based decision making across the organisation.

Details of how to apply:

The closing date for all these roles is August 15th 2020. However please note that this is a rolling recruitment process and we will be interviewing suitable candidates who apply before this time. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To apply please visit our website and send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. In your cover letter please also be sure to cover this specific point:

Communicating with different stakeholder groups/audiences is an important part of this new role at BookTrust. In your application please provide examples of different stakeholder groups you have communicated with in a previous role or setting. Please also outline how you tailored your communications for these different groups / audiences.

Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides including your response to these questions. 
 

Engagement Officer

Do you want to help make a real difference to the lives of young people across the UK?
We believe that every young person should be able to fulfil their potential, regardless of their background. We are looking to recruit an Engagement Officer to support Brightside’s work, helping us have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of young people every year.

About Brightside
Our work helps young people to succeed. We deliver programmes in partnership with schools, universities, businesses and charities, giving young people access to support networks, online careers information, and high-quality mentoring. We believe young people are best equipped to make confident and informed decisions about their futures if they:

• Have hope and a growth mindset;
• Are confident and know their strengths;
• Can deal with difficulties in a positive way;
• Have knowledge and skills for the career they are interested in;
• Know who to turn to for advice and support.

Our programmes include a wide variety of online mentoring projects and an active and growing volunteer network. We have developed these programmes to help young people navigate key transition points and so they have wide-ranging objectives including widening access to higher education, raising aspirations, pre-arrival and retention support for new undergraduates and the development of students’ employability skills. We believe all young people should have access to the same opportunities, no matter where they live and we strive to support those who need it most.

Our Engagement Officers work across all of our programmes, acting as the front line of Brightside support for our volunteers and young people, ensuring that they feel supported and valued throughout their experience with Brightside.

To find out more about Brigthside and decide if this is the role for you, please download the Job Description.

Applications close: Midnight on 18th August 2020
Interview dates (Zoom): First interviews will be conducted on 21st & 24th August and second interviews will be conducted on 28th August.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Location: We are currently working remotely but expect to move back to a London office in future.
Contract type: 1 year full time contract
How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages). Your cover letter should outline why you want to work at Brightside and how your skills and experience fit this job description.

I am currently looking for an experienced Supporter Engagement Officer for an amazing children's charity. This post sits in the dynamic Supporter Communities & Groups team within their ambitious Engagement & Income Generation Directorate and you will play an integral role in helping to implement their approach to supporter engagement.

You will lead on events and/or products in the portfolio and champion excellent supporter stewardship:
Deliver agreed project plans that focus on recruitment, conversion and maximising income
Deliver excellent and knowledgeable supporter care building relationships with supporters
When required, process incoming enquiries, applications and registrations for fundraising events, engaging and
Ensure participants activity is recorded as agreed on Raisers Edge and any relevant consoles within agreed timescales to ensure effective and timely stewardship of supporters

Engage and inspire supporters:
Speaking to supporters on the telephone in a timely and engaging manner to support their fundraising activity.
Use other methods including but not limited to social media platforms, email and video messaging
Provide engaging and timely content to help supporters achieve or exceed fundraising goals
Raise awareness of other opportunities for supporters in addition to fundraising including campaign and volunteering opportunities
Work with social media lead generations to convert event enquiries to join the team
Use your experience of supporter or customer care to motivate and inspire supporter loyalty
You may be required to work flexible hours on occasion to support events and activity out of normal working hours

Strategic Communications for the team:
Write and build marketing emails and email journeys that are tailored to individual audiences and will encourage click throughs and conversions
Ensure that all team communications are aligned and connect with campaigning, volunteering and other fundraising activity within the organisation where appropriate

To support the London Marathon project ensuring you:
Deliver stewardship to an assigned caseload as agreed with project manager, ensuring a high standard of interaction and record keeping
Focus on income targets assigned to your caseload and provide monthly updates against progress
Event console administration to ensure participants are fully registered for their event
Provide timely reports and updates as agreed against performance and the project plan and individuals on your caseload.

Relationship management:
You will manage a caseload of supporters participating in the London Marathon, DIY and community fundraising
Ensure supporters are stewarded to a high standard across all activity in a timely manner
You will have an assigned caseload of DIY lead generations and convert enquiries to participants to agreed KPIs using telephone and email as agreed
You will support fundraisers to reach their target to maximise the impact the charity can have for young people

You will need to deliver against ambitious financial targets:
To monitor and report on income and expenditure budgets for your caseload in line with the supporter engagement strategy
Report and share insight for those on track, under target or exceeding targets, adapting to any internal and external circumstances if required.
Work with colleagues in the Supporter Engagement team to identify training and development required to report on financial targets.

Maintain records of interactions with supporters via:
Ensure that supporter interaction is updated on the Relationship Management system (Raiser's Edge) to a high standard.
Manage the weekly gift allocation from online giving platforms including Just Giving and Virgin Money Giving sing with our Data Services team to import data
Support the team sending emails via Engaging Networks (email management system)
Provide information and data to support the teams reporting requirements as requested.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!

The London Borough of Wandsworth has one of the richest varieties of green open spaces in central London.  Enable Leisure and Culture is the lead contractor employed by Wandsworth Borough Council to manage and improve 32 parks and open spaces as well as deliver leisure services such as outdoor events, filming, sports provision and wellbeing activities throughout the borough. 

We work closely with local stakeholders, volunteers and ‘Friends of’ groups who share our aims of providing and making improvement to high quality, well managed and inclusive parks and commons.Working with local communities is at the heart of what we do and the role of Parks Community Engagement Officer is integral in developing long lasting relationships and providing support for groups and individuals who help deliver park improvements. 

We are looking for a dynamic and engaging individual who has energy, ideas and a passion supporting the community.  We need someone who can provide guidance, support and develop collaborative working opportunities going the extra mile to help our partners.  You will have experience working with community groups, charities and volunteers and you will have a passion for making lasting improvements to a wide range of greenspaces from national flagship sites to pocket parks.

Joining a highly motivated team which specialise in horticulture, infrastructure, participation, engagement and fundraising you will be a team player who has strong self-motivation and the ability to support colleagues as well as work on personal initiative.

You will be a key member of the Parks Development Team working to facilitate participation by our Friends groups and the wider community in all aspects of greenspace provision as well as supporting on securing funding for greenspace improvements and helping to deliver stakeholder events.

The role is for 40 hours a week and is based in the Parks Office within Battersea Park.  Alternative measures including some working from home may be required in the short/medium term due to Covid-19. You will be expected to travel around Wandsworth to visit sites and meet stakeholders on a regular basis and to work evening and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• You will work with senior members of the Parks team and report to the Parks Development and Biodiversity Manager in all matters relating to stakeholder and community engagement across parks, commons and green spaces in Wandsworth, 
• You will be responsible for our work with Friends groups: sustaining collaborative working; working to understand their priorities; providing ongoing guidance and support; providing opportunities for engagement and seeking solutions for key concerns. You will also develop and support communities to establish new Friends groups. 
• Working in conjunction with colleagues in the Parks team, inform and consult with Friends groups, park users and local communities about enhancements and improvements. This will include delivering formal onsite consultation exercises, attending meetings, giving presentations, discussing minor improvement proposals and capturing feedback. 
• You will work in conjunction with colleagues across Enable in the delivery of sports, leisure, filming and outdoor events where consultation with Friends groups is required. 
• You will engage Friends groups and other local communities and work with colleagues in appropriate aspects of practical landscape management and volunteering for horticulture and biodiversity. 
• As part of the team, contribute to management and improvement plans to ensure that developments and improvements meet the needs of Friends groups, other park users and neighbours and are appropriate for the character of each place. 
• You will contribute to the development and execution of funding applications, the identification of funding streams and will help prepare and submit high quality bids.This will include working with partners in the community to maximise possible funding opportunities.  You will also work with colleagues in the team, to manage the tendering and delivery of the resulting packages of work and ensuring appropriate consultation, publicity and promotion requirements are met.
• Assist with the attainment of external quality accreditation for parks and green spaces such as the Green Flag Award and London in Bloom. 
• To work as part of the Parks Development Team to provide continual service improvements; to ensure activities are integrated and sustainable; to provide cover and support for colleagues; and to attend meetings (both internal and external) as required by the Parks Development and Biodiversity Manager.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role.

Your Knowledge & Expertise

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) or relevant experience working within a parks or greenspaces environment. 
• Experience of planning and delivering inspirational engagement activities and effective community involvement with the highest quality customer service standards 
• Excellent people skills and the ability to create a warm welcome across our parks and green spaces, building strong working relationships with a diverse range of partners, meeting the needs of different audiences, and giving constructive feedback. 
• Excellent writing, numerical and presentation skills including preparation of funding applications and bid writing, concise progress reports, minutes, project development briefs and promotional materials.
• Devising and delivering improvement schemes ideally in placemaking or landscapes, in collaboration with community group partners.
• Sensitivity, empathy and tenacity; able to work with other peoples’ agendas by adapting approach and style. 
• Able to promote, organise and deliver activities which raise awareness of our green spaces and seek to secure the views and involvement of local communities in the development of improvement projects. 
• Proven track record of innovating and developing engagement offers and programmes and the motivation and management of volunteers. (ideally in a practical landscape or placemaking context) 
• The ability to work independently using your own initiative and prioritise effectively whilst at the same time working collaboratively as part of a team on common goals and shared projects to ensure the work programme is delivered effectively. 
•  Be able to travel around Wandsworth regularly as work requires and able to work occasional additional early morning, evening and weekend hours for which time off in lieu will be given. 

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Pension Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Free Gym membership
• On-site shower facilities
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Weekly fruit basket
• Staff Treats
• Weekly Wellbeing Hour
• And more!

Communications Manager

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Communications Manager Responsibilities:

We’re looking for an exceptional Internal Communication and Engagement Manager to manage the internal communications across all employees and volunteers. You’ll work closely with the Head of Organisational Development and Engagement playing a key role in informing, involving and engaging our people to actively contribute to the Society and act as ambassadors for all that we do.

This is a strategic role, with access and influence across the organisation, and the ability to work with autonomy and as part of cross Society teams. This is a highly visible role with lots of scope for creativity and innovation.

The role is responsible managing and enabling a fantastic team of highly experienced officers; overseeing a well-established network communication channels and events; and crucially delivering a compelling story so that all our people understand what we want to achieve, how and why, and the vital role they play..

Communications Manager Requirements:

You’ll be an experienced internal communicator with a track record of advising on engagement activities at all level and finding positive, pragmatic ways to deliver results – that are owned and shaped by the organisation’s people.

You’ll be a master at managing the time and the resources in your team - able to absorb a multiple requests and independently prioritise. You’ll be able to ‘make the complex simple’ by telling compelling stories that help us focus and deliver our best every day.

Above all, you’ll have positive, pragmatic, and strategic approach. You’ll be an emotionally intelligent manager and influencer – with a kind, collegiate, solution-focused approach to all your professional relationships.

The successful candidate will be part of an amazing team of professionals who truly pull together in a fun and supportive environment. We work at the very heart of an organisation that makes an incredible difference for people living with dementia.

We are proud to support our employees with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely. All contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

Position: Internal Communications and Engagement Manager
Location: London
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £41,585 - £46,725 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 10th August 2020
Interview date: 119h August 2020

You may have experience of the following: Internal Communications Manager, Communications Manager, Communication Manager, Senior Engagement Officer, Engagement Manager, Internal Engagement, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Marcoms, Public Relations, Senior Marketing Officer, Marketing Manager, Marketing, Digital Communications, Communications, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc

Head of Fundraising and Community Engagement

Kentish Town - North West London

Part-time position - c.14 hours per week with flexibility

Salary - £30,000 pro rata

Brandon Centre is a registered charity that provides young people aged under 25 with access to free and confidential specialist support around their psychological, emotional, mental health and sexual health needs. We predominately work with young people in Camden, Islington and other London boroughs and our mission is to expand our network to support even more young people who we hope will truly benefit from our services.

As we embark on our next stage of development, and with an enviable reputation for the services we provide, we are now in a position to recruit an experienced Head of Fundraising and Community Engagement.

This is a new, exciting and pivotal role that will help us to develop and lead our fundraising and communications team. With your expertise in corporate and community fundraising - which are new areas of development for Brandon Centre, you will help us to develop and implement our wider fundraising and communications strategies. As part of this role you will have the opportunity to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and young ambassadors to support us and broaden our engagement and fundraising within our local communities. 

Your personal focus will be to increase Brandon Centre’s income through corporate partnerships, sponsorship and major donors. Bringing new business into Brandon Centre will be your primary focus and where you will account manage and build relationships with future partners and stakeholders.

The role will be expected to generate an income of c.£200,000 in 2021-22 through potential donors and other revenue streams. Strong pitch creation and relationship building skills are vital to develop plans for the individuals concerned and to support our CEO and Trustees in making the ask.

You will be part of an experienced and ambitious Leadership Team that also includes the Head of People & Governance and Head of Finance & Performance. Reporting directly to the CEO, there may be occasions where you will deputise in her absence.

Core responsibilities will involve:

1. Fundraising – Strategy, Communications, Grant Funding, Major Donors, Corporates (local and national) and Reporting
2. Campaigns and Communications – Branding, Media, Campaigns, Digital, Events, Strategy
3. Monitoring and Evaluation – Including marketing, communications and fundraising activities seeking continuous improvement and high return on investment
4. Working Relationships – Internal – Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to ensure strong integration of communications and the income generation strategy. External – Seeking and engaging with external partners, media, funders and supporters. Build and maintain excellent relationships with peers in the Young People’s & charitable sectors and major funders & donors.
5. Leadership/Management of the Campaigns & Community Engagement Team – Providing clear and consistent leadership and management of the team along with some volunteers and young ambassadors. As income increases there will be further scope to develop and recruit additional community engagement and corporate partnerships portfolio

Already a key performer in the charity or not for profit sector, you will need evidence of successful corporate fundraising and multi-year partnerships of a minimum £100k value.  Experience of developing and delivering organisation-wide fundraising strategies and tactical plans, along with a proven track record of managing and exceeding fundraising targets is essential.

A proven track record of organising community and engagement events will be extremely useful complemented by a good understanding of communications strategy, particularly in relation to planning marketing campaigns based on evidence of customer insight.

This role will particularly suit an experienced Fundraising Manager looking to expand your portfolio to communications, or maybe an excellent Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser looking to take a step up in your career.  A good knowledge and understanding of equality and gender issues will be necessary.

Further details about this key role can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Brandon Centre also offers a range of options for flexible working and we would be happy to discuss these at interview stage.

If, like Brandon Centre, you have a big heart for supporting young people, we would love you to come on board and join us on our incredible journey. Applications are being handled by our Advising Consultant, Sue Sowerby at The Sowerby Group, so please email a covering letter and CV stating how you meet the criteria of the role and Sue will get in contact with you directly.

Closing date: Friday 14th August 2020 at 5.00pm

Selection/interview dates: To be advised

In order to maintain the Board’s high standards of diversity, Brandon Centre welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and of all ages.

No agencies please

We are currently seeking to fill a vacancy for a 

Communications Officer

 (37.5 hour per week, £28K pa)

St Luke’s Trust is a well-established, modern charity providing numerous services, community events and projects in the vibrant Old Street area of South Islington. At the heart of what we do is our large Community Centre that welcomes over 71,000 visitors per year.

St Luke’s currently has a vacancy for a Communications Officer whose role will be to help assist with implementation of the communications strategy to meet St Luke’s targets for community participation and income generation. This includes the promotion of St Luke’s public programmes, public events and commercial activities.

Working alongside the Communications Manager the post holder will develop and implement campaigns and manage communication projects which will continue to improve the St Luke’s brand. A key part of the role will be to write creative and factual copy for a range of audiences and marketing channels including press releases, marketing collateral, digital imagery, websites and social media. We are looking for someone who can work independently, has ideas and a creative eye.  Essential skills are excellent written English, verbal communication and some design experience.

Flexibility with working hours/days can be negotiated to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working. 

Closing date: 26th August 2020

Interviews:  7th September 2020

For details about how to apply, visit our website:

JOB PURPOSE: This is first and foremost a people-focused role. Reporting to the Director of Global Security & Workplace, you'll play a key part in ensuring our information security processes best support operational needs. You will do this by delivering targeted and engaging training, providing effective support to Amnesty deployments, and building strong working relationships with colleagues across the organization. This is a critical position and one that will positively impact Amnesty's human rights work globally. You will be exposed to a varied and challenging array of security incidents with significant opportunity to develop and learn as a cyber security practitioner. It comes with a global remit and international travel opportunities. Overall it represents an excellent opportunity for those with the requisite knowledge and experience, who are passionate about sharing that with others and able to do so in an engaging, compelling way.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Reporting to: Director of Global Security & Workplace Posts that this job manages: This post has no line management responsibility but the post holder may on occasion supervise consultants, temporary staff, interns, or team volunteers. Other key relationships: Regional Security Manager, Global Safety & Security Adviser, Head of Global Workplace, Chief Information Officer, System Administrators, Service Desk Manager, Amnesty Tech. Location: Global

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Build a cyber security engagement program across the Amnesty Movement; Act as the GST's primary source of expertise on cyber security by maintaining awareness of threats and identifying, understanding and mitigating those relevant to Amnesty International staff; Deliver briefings and training sessions both to groups and individuals; Maintain and build on established intelligence partnerships both with suppliers and industry counterparts; Provide cyber security support to Amnesty deployments worldwide; Support crisis management processes as required; Champion an information security culture and embed its principles throughout the organisation; Coordinate with the Director of Global Security & Workplace, other Global Security Team and Workplace members, and relevant directorates/programmes to support effective implementation of information security policies and guidelines; Support Global Security & Workplace activities worldwide as required.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB? Enhanced ability for Amnesty's Global Security Team to deliver comprehensive holistic security support to Movement worldwide; All-informed engagement between key cyber security functions at the International Secretariat.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Essential Proven experience in cyber-specific internal engagement; Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills; Passionate about upskilling others in your area of expertise with a demonstrated background in the development and delivery of cyber security training; Ability to confidently communicate technical knowledge and learnings in a clear, concise and impactful way to colleagues from a non-technical background Broad operational understanding of cyber security principles and processes; Subject-matter expertise around cyber-attacks/threats and their impact on the day-to-day operations of a global organization; Experience applying cyber security expertise and input as part of a holistic global security team function; Proven ability to proactively identify new sources of threat intelligence and be able to apply that knowledge to strengthen our security support to the Movement Confident in managing own workload and priorities with clearly defined, long term strategic goals; Ability to work effectively with staff and suppliers in multiple countries and cultures. Experience of managing external supplier relationships; Demonstrable ability to effectively and sensitively manoeuvre and problem-solve complex issues with multiple stakeholders; Experience of managing a heavy and varied workload effectively, including managing competing demands to maintain high levels of both accuracy and output; Ability to represent Amnesty in a variety of forums as required; Demonstrated experience in handling and communicating confidential and sensitive information; Able to work in a manner that is consistent with the organisation's core behaviours; Cultural sensitivity and an interest in, or experience of, working in an international environment; Committed to the issues Amnesty International works on, politically aware and emotionally intelligent. Desirable CISSP or equivalent qualification Spanish, French, or Arabic language proficiency suitable for professional communications

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Central London

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Closing Date: 5pm 10th August 2020

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 7th September 2020

To apply: Send us your CV along with a detailed covering letter explaining how you meet each of the criteria outlined in the person specification.

For nearly 30 years Carers Network has supported unpaid carers in the City of Westminster. We have grown significantly in the past three years and now have responsibility for providing services in three London Boroughs. Our income comes from a range of sources, in addition to the local authorities where we provide services.

We provide information, advice, casework and support, social events, and activities for carers. We ensure carers are involved in making decisions about all aspects of their caring role.

We are now seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial and charismatic leader to take our charity to the next stage of its development. Someone who is passionate about helping carers in London. If you think this is you, then we’d love to hear from you.

Duties Include:

Strategic management of the organisation

• Leading the organisation and overseeing performance against contracts, voluntary funded projects and service delivery plans within a positive organisational culture.
• Developing and ensuring delivery against an ambitious strategic plan and developing a new strategy for 2021 onwards.
• Line management of senior managers and the Volunteer Development Officer.
• Overseeing operational activity of the organisation.
• Strengthening the organisation, including ensuring overall resource management and overseeing service and project development, volunteer engagement, fundraising, premises decisions and organisational development.
• Working positively and effectively with the public and voluntary and community sectors.
• Negotiating effectively and successfully with funders/commissioners.
• Representing Carers Network at key meetings with funders, politicians and other key stakeholders.

Business transformation

• Seeking out and realising opportunities to expand Carers Network to reach and support more carers across central London.
• Ensuring that Carers Network secures and delivers services that are in line with our charitable objectives.
• Developing pan-regional work and partnerships.
• Growing Carers Network’s income from non-statutory sources.
• Ensure the continuation of volunteer involving developments.

Overseeing governance

• Ensuring all governance requirements are complied with.
• Carrying out the role of Company Secretary.
• Supporting, informing and advising the Board and the Finance and Risk Committee.

Public relations work

• Championing the work of Carers Network and ensuring that the charity is represented on the most strategically important bodies.
• Networking with local, regional and national stakeholders.
• Raising the profile of carers and of the charity’s work regionally and nationally.
• Ensuring that Carers Network is seen as a voice for unpaid carers and an example of a high-quality charity doing inspiring work.

Person Specification

• At least three years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Experience of leading the development and implementation of a strategic plan including delivery against challenging organisational targets.
• Experience of leading and motivating a high-performing team.
• Experience of managing resources in a similar size and type of organisation including developing, creating and managing budgets.
• Experience of growing income from a variety of sources and of developing new business.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator, well able to credibly represent the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of successful networking and developing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of developing effective partnerships.
• Experience of working in partnership with a board of trustees.
• Ability to demonstrate continuing personal development.
• Experience of work with local and regional media to enhance profile.
• Experience of contract negotiation and management with funders/ commissioners.
• Understanding of the governance, legal and regulatory requirements of managing a charity.
• Experience of working with an infrastructure involving volunteers.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex financial information and understanding of risk management.
• Understanding of current and potential changes in the not for profit and statutory sectors.
• Understanding of the public sector and able to demonstrate drive and passion for the work of the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of successful networking and developing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and empathise with the needs of carers.
• Substantial experience of coaching managers.

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated professional to join our innovative media and communications team on a fixed term contract basis until end Apri 2021 (possibility of extension) at either our Surrey or Midlands office.  The successful candidate will report to the Media & Comms Manager and will mentor the Communications Assistant but also work closely with other members of the team.

You will deliver and continually refine the digital component of a major communications project to bring about positive and measurable behavioural change amongst people engaging in online child sexual abuse.

You will lead on website, organic and paid social media development and evaluation, working at the cutting edge of digital campaigning, managing key day-to-day relationships with PR agencies, government contacts and expert industry support.  You will be the Foundation's digital expert, training colleagues to broaden digital capacity across the organisation and be part of a national campaign that makes a real difference to society and individuals and protects children.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Fixed Term: 12 month contract

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1 9FW

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 17th August 2020

First Interviews: w/c Tuesday 1st September 2020

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of the global community concerned with fighting cancer and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs)? 

World Cancer Research Fund International is a leading authority on cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity. World Cancer Research Fund International is a not-for-profit organisation that:

• Funds and analyses worldwide scientific research
• Influences public health policy at the highest level, and acts as trusted advisor to governments and other official bodies from around the world
• Leads & unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in the USA, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. 

We are looking for a talented and committed individual to play a key role in our policy activities. Our Policy and Public Affairs Department works at the global level to encourage the adoption of effective policies to prevent cancer and other NCDs through healthy diet and body weight, more physical activity and lower levels of alcohol intake. Our work ultimately aims to help people meet WCRF International’s Recommendations for Cancer Prevention.

A major task of the Policy and Public Affairs Officer is to be responsible for taking forward specific activities and deliverables of the ground-breaking EU Commission’s Horizon2020 project – Confronting obesity: co-creating policies with youth - working towards ending childhood obesity in Europe. The role involves sourcing, reviewing and assessing policy documents and legislation on diet and physical activity. 

Therefore, technical competency in understanding and analysing public policy interventions and policy actions is essential, as is the ability to synthesise complex information from a range of sources. Ideally you will have some knowledge of policy on the prevention of cancer, NCDs, overweight/obesity and/or food, physical activity as it relates to health. 

You will also provide support to the work of the Department’s Evidence for Policy work, in particular through developing, updating and maintaining the NOURISHING and MOVING policy databases and developing relevant policy briefs on issues related to diet, weight and physical activity.

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.