The Coach Core Foundation is an employment and education charity that uses a community sports apprenticeship to target NEET 16+ year olds and have them not only change their future pathways but also become a positive coaching influence in communities that need the provision most.  By positioning ourselves as the springboard into a new career pathway, we are able to work with young people, employers and sector partners from around the UK to ensure we create a truly impactful programme offer for all involved.

We now embark on the next chapter of our journey with a strategic goal to grow the charity so that we can transition successfully whilst also furthering our reputation as the sectors most successful ‘bridge back into employment/education’ apprenticeship programme.  Our ultimate goal is to grow and bring the multiple, long term programme benefits to more young people, employers and communities around the UK.

We are now hiring a Digital Manager to drive, shape and lead the digital strategy and profile of the charity at this key time. 

Encompassing a wide range of responsibilities at a very exciting stage on our journey, the principal duties will include:

• undertake the management of all current Coach Core social channels, leading the future scoping, development and strategy linked to this.We need these channels to really speak to our different audiences at different times so this will require an experienced, creative mind to consistently deliver this effectively;

• manage the Coach Core website to maintain and enhance our content and messaging (linked to the above);

• own and review our current branding and marketing strategies and where possible, drive new and innovative ways of ensuring the Coach Core brand, ethos and impact is felt across the sector;

• be proactive in your approach to regularly reviewing the current sports and political landscape so Coach Core can align and respond whenever possible;

• be responsible for the budget, planning and reporting linked to our digital and marketing spend and identify risks and solutions linked to this

• work with the programme team daily to access key content, operational understanding and build programme level relationships either digitally or on site;

• engage with a number of stakeholder relationships both internally and externally to ensure your work is transparent, current and accountable at all times;

• opportunity to work directly on filming, production and major events and/or engage with external agencies to capture the best of Coach Core when required.

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role with a salary of £35,000 per annum.

The role is based at The Kia Oval, Kennington, London but with frequent UK travel

Typically educated to degree/apprenticeship L5+ standard, we are seeking an experienced, highly ambitious individual who will thrive in an atmosphere of no day being the same but can always remain focussed and accountable.

Key requirements and characteristics include:

• A true advocate for sport for change and physical activity and the benefits it can have across wider society;

• Proven experience working on management of social media channels both in terms of managing the content and brand but also monitoring, evaluating and enhancing the audience reach and impact too;

• Sound experience of website management and content writing using (WordPress experience desirable) to update key pages frequently;

• Track record of working across a variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally to demonstrate your planning, strategy and impact to that particular audience;

• Experience of branding and campaigns, ideally both online and offline;

• Experience of budget management and reporting against key targets and indicators which will be agreed collaboratively with the successful candidate;

• Confident and demonstrable record of evaluating the impact of your work in line with targets set and those of the wider charitable outcomes/KPIs;

• Preferred (but not essential) experience of apprenticeships and the education sector;

• Strong decision maker with a high level of standards for themselves and those around them;

• Will suit proactive individuals who will embrace the exciting nature of our project working in a number of locations at varying times;

• Will suit individuals with a creative eye used to working with young people/inner city projects;

• Preferred (but not essential) UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.

Relationships (Internal & external)

• Key stakeholders linked to our digital channels and/or individuals and organisations in the digital sector that can benefit you/the charities position;

• Coach Core staff, trustees and any other key individuals linked directly to our charity;

• The Coach Core employers and most importantly, the Coach Core apprentices;

• Our educational providers;

• Donors, funders and/or individuals critical to the support of our project;

• Key sporting organisations and governance;

• Sporting ambassadors and The Royal Foundation/Royal Household when required.

Benefits package

• 4% matched employer pension scheme

• 25 days holiday (plus UK statutory/bank holidays)

• Opt-in private healthcare

• Death in service cover

• Great benefits linked to our head office location including shower facilities, secure cycle storage, on site meals and cricket fixture access

How to Apply

To apply for the position please follow the link and submit your CV and supporting statement explicitly citing why you want to work The Coach Core Foundation and how you meet all of the role criteria no later than Friday 17 April 2020 at midday. 

Please note that we can only accept applications from those that comply with the above and have the right to work in UK.  Should we receive a high number of suitable candidates we may close the position before the above deadline date.

1st Round Interviews: Wednesday 29 April 2020 (PM only) and Friday 01 May 2020 (AM only)

2nd Round Interviews: Wednesday 6 May 2020 (PM only)

Please note that the HR Team at The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are acting as our recruiting partner for this campaign.

The Coach Core Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity and to tackle any forms of discrimination within our working environment, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief.  These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices and external relationships.  We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.  If you would like to see a copy of our privacy notice please write to The Coach Core Foundation, The Kia Oval, Kennington, London SE11 5SS.

The Coach Core Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our apprentices, their employers, our partners and the communities in which each of these operate.  Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013).  Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references..

We live in a country with an ageing population – by 2040, 1 in 4 people in the UK will be 65 or over. At Independent Age we want to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. Our organisation campaigns and provides services to ensure people can enjoy being independent, financially secure, healthy, active and connected in older age.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people.

As people age, they are often let down by the systems in place to support them. Whether they struggle to manage multiple medications, live with undiagnosed conditions, or don’t receive treatment when they need it, older people and their families continually miss out on essential support when they need it most.

At Independent Age we campaign to ensure that the systems that people rely on as they grow older are supportive and enabling so that no-one feels ignored, isolated and marginalized.

Our campaigns are grounded in the experience of people who have been on the receiving end of these broken systems, and our team mobilises public support to ensure solutions are found and implemented across the country.

Due to an internal promotion We are now looking for a dynamic and strategic Campaigns Manager to lead the development of our activity to improve the systems that impact people’s health as they grow older.  

The ideal candidate will have…..

• Experience of developing and delivering high impact, creative influencing campaigns involving campaign supporters, with good knowledge of different campaign tools and tactics.
• A strong understanding of how policy, public affairs and campaigning interact to make positive change happen, including an interest in politics and a good understanding of Westminster, Whitehall and local government.
• Experience of involving people who are affected by an issue in the organisation’s campaigning activity, including strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to resolve problems and field queries calmly.
• Experience of writing and editing clear, accurate and engaging materials for a range of audiences and platforms.
• Experience of empowering people affected by an issue to campaign on their own behalf.
• An understanding of the issues faced by older people.
• Experience of building good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, using their intelligence to inform plans and activity.
• Experience of building and retaining a network of campaign supporters, including knowledge of creating engaging supporter journeys.
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both in person and via telephone/email with colleagues at a range of levels and disciplines, as well as supporters and members of the public.
• The ability to work independently and proactively to meet strict deadlines on a number of concurrent tasks.
• A strong understanding of GDPR and data protection with experience of keeping accurate records and up to date files.
• Experience of using a variety of digital tools including e-campaigning software and content management systems.
• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in this role, please click to apply by submitting your CV and Covering Letter detailing how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: Sunday 26th April 2020

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 7th May 2020.

Campaigns Manager (Liberation)

Politics and power is changing. And so are we.

We’re looking for an experienced campaigner with a track record of winning and innovating. Working with elected student leaders, you’ll play a key role in the reinvention of NUS’ campaigning practice.

You’ll have the skill and drive to develop campaigns that have a wide and influential reach. You’ll be able to develop engaging digital and press content. You’ll have the experience to build the movement by organizing students on the ground. And you’ll be able to identify the problems and the transformational solutions that we’re fighting for.

What’s the job?

This is a role managing NUS’ campaigning, press, communications and influencing across our liberation work. Liberation in NUS is focused on ending the oppression of Black students, LGBT+ students, trans students, disabled students and women.

You’ll be working with partners across education, liberation and beyond. Our priorities are set by students via our democracy. Often we’ll be a decade ahead of the curve on liberation matters so prepare to push the envelope on concepts that are often new and challenging.

Why Apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holidays and benefits.

Location: This role is available primarily at our headquarters in Macclesfield. We’ll also consider applicants wishing to work out of our other offices in Edinburgh or Cardiff as well as home workers.

Salary: £34,949 to £38,692

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours a week.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within NUS currently.

Who are we?

NUS is a confederation of 600 students’ unions representing over 7m students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Wales, there are 20 students’ unions representing more than 300,000 students, learners and apprentices. We’re 98 years old and are looking forward to celebrating our centenary having successfully established ourselves at the cutting edge of social change. The student movement is fast-paced and sometimes challenging, but we’re also a big family who support each other.

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception. And we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Campaign Manager, Campaigns Manager, Policy Manager, Communications Manager, Brand and Influence Manager, Political Aide, political Assistant, Third Sector, Trade Union, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

The Business Emergency Resilience Group (BERG), was created by HRH The Prince of Wales to help businesses and communities across the UK to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies such as extreme weather events and cyber-attacks.

BERG is a network of UK business leaders, charities and UK government departments convened by Business in the Community.

We are looking for an experienced Campaign Manager with a good knowledge of business continuity, who will be responsible for the successful project management, implementation and evaluation of the BERG campaign.

The Campaign Manager will be an ambassador and advocate for this area, seizing opportunities to achieve the goals and strategy set out by the Leadership Team and the Campaign Director.

The Campaign manager is responsible for creating, organising and project managing business facing campaigns, tools and content. Being able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills is essential.

You will provide expertise for the campaign and ‘speak’ for the campaign on a variety of platforms while facilitating and managing working groups, action-learning groups, and steering groups.

Please see the full job description attached.

Closes: 25th March 2020 – midnight

Interviews: 6 and 7th April 2020

Please note that due to the ongoing situation regarding the COVID-19 virus , to ensure the wellbeing of our employees and candidates we may arrange initial interviews via Skype, or Microsoft Teams.

Location: London, UK or Brussels, Belgium

Salary and Benefits:Competitive salary, generous pension scheme, training budget, flexible working and leave policies as well as other benefits

The Publish What You Pay Secretariat is seeking a strong and dynamic communications and campaigns professional with a passion for economic justice, international development and fighting inequality to fill a newly created position. The Strategic Communications & Campaigns Manager will help shape and implement a communications and advocacy strategy aligned with PWYP's global strategy - Vision 2025 which lays out the roadmap towards a world where everyone benefits from their natural resources. 

THE ORGANISATION 

Publish What You Pay is the world's largest network of civil society organisations working to promote transparency, citizen participation and accountability in the oil, gas and mining sectors. We work with communities in more than 40 countries to ensure that the revenues generated by natural resource exploitation benefit all citizens, rather than a small elite. 

PWYP was established more than fifteen years ago and we have come a long way. From a handful of organisations in 2002, the network has grown to include more than 700 member organisations across the world. We are a founding member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, the first global standard for good natural resource governance. Our advocacy has led to milestones in accountability, such as legislation that requires major extractive companies like BP and Total to publish what they pay to governments for their natural resources. Combined, these successes have led to billions of dollars of extractive revenues to be publicly disclosed, a level of transparency that seemed unachievable just a few years ago. 

Our global strategy - Vision 2025 - a people centred agenda for the extractive sector, builds on our success in securing unprecedented levels of transparency from the extractive industry, while placing more emphasis on making sure that transparency leads to broader changes that improve the lives of citizens in resource-rich countries. It prioritises greater citizen participation in the governance of oil, gas and mineral extraction so that people can exercise their right to take part in decisions that affect them and can hold the powerful to account. It also aims to connect to international efforts to curb poverty and promote sustainable development, redress inequality and prevent disastrous climate change. 

PWYP's annual budget of GBP £3 million and growing and is supported by a mix of private foundations and governmental donors and it is in a healthy financial position. To preserve its independence, PWYP does not accept funding from oil, gas or mining companies. 

We are a small, fun and dynamic team spread across seven countries and we work with some of the most courageous activists in the world. We offer an amazing working environment with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to work from home as needed. 

For more information, please visit our website. PWYP members and national coalitions are all autonomous and advance their own campaigns. Where opportunities arise, PWYP engages in joint campaigns with members and coalitions, usually for multi-country, regional projects. 

THE POSITION 

The Strategic Communications & Campaigns Manager will be a strong conceptual and strategic thinker who will work closely with colleagues at PWYP and across our member network to conceive and execute powerful advocacy campaigns driven by strategic communications. They will need to build relationships with, and be in regular contact with, staff in countries including Senegal, Cameroon, Lebanon, Uganda and Turkey. 

The Strategic Communications & Campaigns Manager will be charged with helping both the PWYP Secretariat and national PWYP coalitions and members to become better coordinated when it comes to advocacy and communications to maximize the strength of their voices in national, regional and global fora. They will play a leading role in identifying the advocacy opportunities in the global landscape, working with partners to shape joint campaigns, and in preparing powerful visual and written communications for distribution to key decision-makers as well as via social media and journalistic outlets. 

The ideal candidate will be committed to transparency, accountability and civic participation, and excel in communications and campaigning. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Lead the development and implementation of highly effective campaign strategies that will influence key target audiences 

• Scope global campaign opportunities in close collaboration with the Member Engagement team and Civic Space Advisor and develop and drive global advocacy campaign plans/strategies 

• Lead the development and implementation of a media strategy and outreach for campaigns.

• Coordinate messages and press outreach to advance PWYP’s regional and global advocacy campaigns. 

• Identify the need for and orchestrate the production of factsheets, talking points, blogs and other campaign material to ensure coherent, aligned and effective advocacy messages across the movement. 

• Manage all campaign/advocacy materials for message consistency and effectiveness

Build and manage relationships with media and key partners and develop joint messages and statements to key targets 

• Orchestrate all press/media work, including writing, developing and pitching press materials (e.g., press releases, joint statements, op-eds) and other outreach tools to deliver consistent and clear messages. 

• Establish, develop and consolidate media relations and media lists

• Identify, coordinate and leverage opportunities to advance PWYP’s campaign efforts (e.g. anti-corruption day, Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative conferences, Open Government Partnership Summits, International Anti-Corruption Conference, PWYP global assembly and other key meetings) 

• Lead rapid, appropriate response media efforts when PWYP members are under attack. 

Support and promote diverse pool of spokespeople/story tellers from within the PWYP membership 

• Strategically elevate the voices of PWYP members as spokespeople whenever possible; actively seek out opportunities to do so (e.g. at key global and regional internal/external events). 

• Support PWYP members to develop compelling media stories for regional and global advocacy priorities. 

Actively and regularly contribute to the PWYP Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework 

• Track and log media mentions and other relevant communication and campaign data for MEL framework. 

• Lead reflection on learning from communication, campaigning and media engagement and adapt strategies accordingly. 

REQUIREMENTS

Technical Experience & Knowledge:

• 5 years’ experience in a communications role 

• Outstanding writing and story development skills

• Ability to effectively manage the production of reports and publications 

• Proven track record in developing and implementing campaigns and associated communication and advocacy strategies 

• Proven track record in managing consultants, including development of terms of reference where required 

• Proven organisational skills and ability to work under pressure

• Experience of using social media 

• Fluency in English is required (written and spoken); other languages an advantage (e.g. French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish)

Skills and abilities: 

• Ability and willingness to work flexibly in a fast-paced team environment with colleagues based around the world 

• Anticipatory and strategic thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving, proactive attitude 

• Systematic approach to tasks, excellent time management skills, and attention to detail 

• Computer skills: Google suite

• Willingness and ability to travel (up to 20% of time)

Personal style and behaviour: 

• Actively encourages and feels at home in a diverse and inclusive working environment

• A sense of humour, humility, and collegiality 

• Capacity for self-reflection and a commitment to learning and growth

Desired but not necessary: 

• Experience working as part of an international NGO operating in many countries around the world

We live in a country with an ageing population – by 2040, 1 in 4 people in the UK will be 65 or over.  At Independent Age we want to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. Our organisation campaigns and provides services to ensure people can enjoy being independent, financially secure, healthy, active and connected in older age. 

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people.

As people age, they are often let down by the systems in place to support them. Whether they receive poor-quality care, live with undiagnosed conditions, or struggle to get the benefits they are entitled to, older people and their families continually miss out on essential support when they need it most.

At Independent Age we campaign to ensure that the systems that people rely on as they grow older are supportive and enabling so that no-one feels ignored, isolated and marginalized.

Our campaigns are grounded in the experience of people who have been on the receiving end of these broken systems, and our team mobilises public support to ensure solutions are found and implemented across the country.

We are seeking a national Campaigns Officer who is highly motivated and dynamic, with a passion to improve life for people as they grow older.

Working with colleagues across the Policy and Influencing department, and the wider organisation, the successful candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of how national campaigns can influence decision makers, including how policy, public affairs and campaigns interact to create positive change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience supporting people to get involved with campaign activity, for example attending an event, contacting their MP or sharing their story.
• Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• An understanding of the issues faced by older people.
• Proven ability to write content for a range of platforms and publications, translating complex ideas into simple messages.
• Strong verbal communication skills, able to convey messages in an engaging and succinct way.
• Experience devising engaging and creative activities that people will be able, and want, to take part in.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in this role, please sub,it your CV and Covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: Sunday 26th April 2020

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 6th May 2020

NL Recruitment ins currently looking for a Campaigns Officer to join an education related charity based in London. Working closely with the Campaigns Manager, you will join a growing and ambitious team to deliver communications and behaviour change campaigns across the target areas.

As the Campaigns Officer, you will;

• Support the Campaigns Manager to develop campaign strategy and key messaging using behavioural science frameworks
• Plan and deliver engaging events for target audiences
• Build partnerships with local media and write press releases, media pitches and articles
• Develop social media plan to reach target audiences

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Campaigns Officer who has excellent verbal communication skills and is an excellent writer and proofreader. You will also have;

• Recent experience working as a campaigns officer on in a communications role with campaigning responsibilities
• Experience in working with journalists to secure positive national and regional media coverage
• Experience in managing digital and social media accounts and writing for different audiences/ contexts
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating campaigns
• Knowledge in behaviour change campaigning

Campaigns Director

Politics and power is changing. And so are we.

We’re looking for an experienced campaigning leader with a track record of winning and innovating. Working with elected student leaders, you’ll lead the reinvention of NUS’ campaigning practice in Northern Ireland.

You’ll have the skill and drive to build a modern mass-engagement movement of students supported by a far reaching digital strategy and a ground force of organized student activists. You’ll also shape the political agenda itself, identifying key issues and generating transformational solutions that sit at the heart of our campaigning. You’ll be someone able to influence at a personal level as well as at societal level.

What’s the job?

This is a role overseeing NUS’ campaigning, press, communications and influencing in Northern Ireland. NUS works across a wide range of issues and our priorities are set by students via our democracy. You’ll be working on further and higher education matters for sure as well as student welfare issues like housing, healthcare, and mental wellbeing. You'll be working closely with representatives in Stormont, the Northern Irish Executive, public sector bodies and civil servants.

You’ll also be working on social policy issues including climate change and liberation for women, black students, LGBT+ students, trans students and disabled students.

Why Apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holidays and benefits.

Location: This role is available primarily at our office in Belfast. We’ll also consider applicants wishing to work as home workers.

Salary: £18,817.50 to £21,179.20 (FTE £47,043 to £52,948)

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent, 14 hours a week.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within NUS currently.

Who are we?

NUS is a confederation of 600 students’ unions representing over 7m students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Wales, there are 20 students’ unions representing more than 300,000 students, learners and apprentices. We’re 98 years old and are looking forward to celebrating our centenary having successfully established ourselves at the cutting edge of social change. The student movement is fast-paced and sometimes challenging, but we’re also a big family who support each other.

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception. And we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Campaign Director, Campaigns Director, Policy Director, Communications Director, Brand and Influence Manager, Director of Communications, Press Secretary, Political Aide, Political Assistant, Third Sector, Trade Union, Head of Policy, etc.

Campaigns Director

Politics and power is changing. And so are we.

We’re looking for an experienced campaigning leader with a track record of winning and innovating. Working with elected student leaders, you’ll lead the reinvention of NUS’ campaigning practice.

You’ll have the skill and drive to build a modern mass-engagement movement of students supported by a far-reaching digital strategy and a ground force of organized student activists. You’ll take a lead on NUS’ digital transformation. You’ll also shape the political agenda itself, identifying key issues and generating transformational solutions that sit at the heart of our campaigning. You’ll be someone able to influence at a personal level as well as at societal level.

What’s the job?

This is a role overseeing NUS’ campaigning, press, communications and influencing in England and at a UK level. NUS works across a wide range of issues and our priorities are set by students via our democracy. You’ll be working on further and higher education matters for sure as well as student welfare issues like housing, healthcare, and mental wellbeing.

You’ll also be working on social policy issues including climate change and liberation for women, black students, LGBT+ students, trans students and disabled students.

Why Apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holidays and benefits.

Location: This role is available primarily at our headquarters in Macclesfield. We’ll also consider applicants wishing to work out of our other offices in Edinburgh or Cardiff as well as home workers.

Salary: £47,043 to £52,948

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours a week.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within NUS currently.

Who are we?

NUS is a confederation of 600 students’ unions representing over 7m students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Wales, there are 20 students’ unions representing more than 300,000 students, learners and apprentices. We’re 98 years old and are looking forward to celebrating our centenary having successfully established ourselves at the cutting edge of social change. The student movement is fast-paced and sometimes challenging, but we’re also a big family who support each other.

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception. And we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Campaign Director, Campaigns Director, Policy Director, Communications Director, Brand and Influence Manager, Director of Communications, Press Secretary, Political Aide, Political Assistant, Third Sector, Trade Union, Head of Policy, etc.

Campaigns Director

Politics and power is changing. And so are we.

We’re looking for an experienced campaigning leader with a track record of winning and innovating. Working with elected student leaders, you’ll lead the reinvention of NUS’ campaigning practice in Wales.

You’ll have the skill and drive to build a modern mass-engagement movement of students supported by a far reaching digital strategy and a ground force of organized student activists. You’ll also shape the political agenda itself, identifying key issues and generating transformational solutions that sit at the heart of our campaigning. You’ll be someone able to influence at a personal level as well as at societal level.

What’s the job?

This is a role overseeing NUS’ campaigning, press, communications and influencing in Wales. You’ll be working closely with members of the Welsh Senedd, its government, public sector bodies and civil servants. NUS works across a wide range of issues and our priorities are set by students via our democracy. You’ll be working on further and higher education matters for sure as well as student welfare issues like housing, healthcare, and mental wellbeing.

You’ll also be working on social policy issues including climate change and liberation for women, black students, LGBT+ students, trans students and disabled students.

Why Apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holidays and benefits.

Location: This role is available primarily at our office in Cardiff. We’ll also consider applicants wishing to work as home workers.

Salary: £28,225 to £31,768.90 (FTE £47,043 to £52,948)

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent, 21 hours a week.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within NUS currently.

Who are we?

NUS is a confederation of 600 students’ unions representing over 7m students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Wales, there are 20 students’ unions representing more than 300,000 students, learners and apprentices. We’re 98 years old and are looking forward to celebrating our centenary having successfully established ourselves at the cutting edge of social change. The student movement is fast-paced and sometimes challenging, but we’re also a big family who support each other.

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception. And we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Campaign Director, Campaigns Director, Policy Director, Communications Director, Brand and Influence Manager, Director of Communications, Press Secretary, Political Aide, Political Assistant, Third Sector, Trade Union, Head of Policy, etc.

Coronavirus has had an enormous impact on People and Planet and its student networks.  As we have had to move to working remotely we are grappling with what this means for us on a day to day basis and in the longer term. While the situation remains uncertain, we have decided to suspend the recruitment of interns for 2020-21 for the time being, as we are not yet clear what our working arrangements will be in the summer. We will review in a month's time and, if necessary, on a rolling basis thereafter. All applications that have been received to date will be kept on record until the process is opened up again, at which point we will let applicants know.

We live in a country with an ageing population – by 2040, 1 in 4 people in the UK will be 65 or over.  Independent Age exists so that people can continue to live life on their own terms, campaigning and providing services to ensure people can enjoy being independent, financially secure, healthy, active and connected in older age. 

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people.

As people age, they are often let down by the systems in place to support them. Whether they struggle to manage multiple medications, live with undiagnosed conditions, or don’t receive treatment when they need it, older people and their families continually miss out on essential support when they need it most.

At Independent Age, our dynamic and ambitious policy team analyse the problems that affect people as they grow older, and develop tangible solutions to ensure that no-one feels ignored, isolated and marginalized.

We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead the development of our activity in the health sphere, working to improve the systems that impact people as they age.

The ideal candidate will have…..

• Experience of developing and leading complex programmes of policy work that achieve tangible change, specifically in the sphere of health.
• A strong understanding of how policy, public affairs and campaigning interact to make positive change happen, including an interest in politics and a good understanding of Westminster, Whitehall, NHS structures and local government.
• Proven ability to tailor written language to different audiences when writing briefings, consultation responses, and reports, etc.
• Experience of undertaking and project managing qualitative and/or quantitative research to inform policy positions and development.
• Experience of involving people who are affected by an issue in policy and research activity
• An understanding of the issues faced by older people.
• Experience of building good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including influencing politicians and decision makers.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak with people at all levels in person, by phone and email. 
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively to meet strict deadlines on a number of concurrent tasks.
• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in this role, please click to apply by submitting your CV and Covering Letter, detailing how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd April 2020

Interviews will be held on Friday 1st May 2020.

Join a high performing in memoriam team that annually brings in £2.5 million.

The Royal British Legion are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 235,000 members and 110,000 volunteers, giving financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces and their families.

The Campaign Coordinator will be responsible for the management of their Little Remembrance Cross Campaign, organising the lead up to the event while liaising with internal/ external stakeholders and agencies.

Job specification

• Manage the planting of the tribute crosses for the Royal British Legion’s Little Remembrance Cross Campaign
• Organise in memory messages to be displayed on the crosses from supporters via direct mail.
• Liaise with creative agencies, the data services team and the supporter care team, whilst providing constructive feedback on direct mail responses and handling responses from supporters
• Manage the book of remembrance, which requires monthly reviewing and handling of data
• Assist with the organisation of upcoming events

Person specification

• A direct marketing officer who is proficient in managing campaigns and products. Experience in events management is advantageous, but not essential.
• Someone with excellent organisation skills, as the role requires liaising with multiple agencies, suppliers and supporters simultaneously
• An individual who is proficient in handling data, using segmentation to utilise donor engagement

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Ellie Taff at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

TPP Recruitment have the honour to be working with an amazing Animal charity as they look for a Campaign Programme Manager to join their successful Fundraising team. This charity has seen great success in recent times and because of that are looking to hire this post on a 12 month contract to deliver key aspects of one of their largest campaigns. This role will see you working between both of their Cambridge and London offices, working across teams in both offices.

Job title: Campaign Programme Manager
Charity: Animal
Location: Split between Cambridge and London
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000
Contract Length: 12 months

You will project manage the successful delivery to time and budge of the key campaign, ensuring the achievement of key income and engagement objectives. You will take creative oversight for all fundraising and engagement material within the campaign, working with external agencies on approval of the creative. You will report on campaign success, analysis of the project to ensure that KPI's are met as well as project objectives with budgets.

They are looking for candidates that have substantial campaign management experience within a fundraising environment. Being organisation is key to this role, the ability to manage multiple projects at one time. You will be confident in managing third part agencies, ensuring that campaigns are delivered on time and within agreed budgets. Strong interpersonal skills are need as you will be working with a variety on internal teams as well as experience stake holders.

If this role has taken your interest and you are keen to find out more than please do not hesitate to get in touch.