The Youth Endowment Fund is a bold new attempt to put early intervention at the heart of efforts to tackle youth offending.
Over the last few years, evidence suggests that growing numbers of children and young people have been affected by violent crime. More children have been found carrying knives and a growing number have been recorded as victims. We believe that each individual child is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.
The Youth Endowment Fund is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. Founded by youth charity Impetus and its partners the Early Intervention Foundation and the Social Investment Business, we exist to prevent children and young people from getting caught up in violent crime. Many organisations have this calling. Our unique role is to identify what works best and to spread the good news. We won’t be able to do this unless we build excellent relationships across government and communicate expertly. The Head of Public Affairs and Comms makes sure we do just that.
Key responsibilities
All of your responsibilities boil down to this, you ensure that we:
- Build and maintain great relationships with some of the most influential people in government. Our work will identify the best ways to reduce knife crime. This won’t matter though if we have no influence on government policy. Your main job is to ensure we build relationships of trust with senior civil servants, ministers and advisers.
- Understand the interests and concerns of different parts of government. If we are to have influence, we must understand how different parts of government think and what matters to them. So many different departments affect young people’s lives including, though not limited to, the DfE, DCMS and the Home Office. You make sure that we understand their interests and concerns better than anyone.
- Ensure that YEF is highly effective at communicating: Together with the Senior Communications Manager, who you will manage, you will ensure that the YEF builds significant profile based on trust and credibility as a lead voice on youth violence. You will ensure that we are regularly and meaningfully in the public eye and that our work is highly visible to people we need to influence.
- Lead well: As a senior member of the team you will play a key role in setting the tone of the organisation. You will bring kindness, a bias to action, wise judgement, a positive supportive attitude, a sense of humility, humour and a desire to make the world a better place than you found it.
Person specification
- You understand how government works – as in really understand: You understand the nuance of how decisions are made within government. You understand that there is no such thing as ‘the department’s position’ (instead there are different views competing) and that while some decisions are very rational, some are more about personalities and politics. You find the process of how decisions get made within government departments, and with Number 10 and the Treasury, fascinating. In an ideal world you will have worked inside government and seen important decisions get made, but this is not an essential requirement.
- You understand how political parties and MPs work: You understand how the political side of decision-making works. You have an up to date understanding of the ups and downs of individuals and ideas within the two main parties. This may mean that you are (or have been) a member of a political party but you won’t be tribal. Ideally you have some existing connections with people working within the present administration.
- You win people over. People tend to warm to you and respect you. You easily build good relationships with both very senior and very junior people. You can be at ease talking to a senior politician or a 15 year old.
- You are a team player: You work brilliantly in a team. You are not motivated by being the individual winner. You want the team as a whole to succeed. You enjoy coaching other people so that they perform excellently in a meeting. You are not possessive of your contacts. You don’t care who gets the credit as long as things get done.
- You are fantastic at spotting how to get something done in Whitehall or Westminster: You are really good at thinking about how to make change happen. To some, Westminster and Whitehall can seem like a blob but you are brilliant at spotting how to make change happen there. You can think through the intricacies of who to get onside, who to get advice from, who to persuade and how to get the job done. You have a track record of doing this.
- You are interested in designing a strategy to ‘make the weather’ not in passively responding to it: You are a strategic thinker. You love the idea of (for example) being given a blank piece of paper and asked to put together a three year plan for changing the way government thinks about investing in social care or training teachers. This prospect motivates you rather than overwhelms you; in fact, you have worked like this before. Some people prefer reactive jobs where they respond to events at pace - this is not that job. You are interested in doing a job that is about leading on making a long-term difference rather than being overwhelmed by hundreds of daily decisions made at pace.
- You think fast: You very quickly get your head around ideas. You have an track record that shows how quickly you think. You wear this lightly though. It is important to you to be humble. You acknowledge how much you don't know as well as how much you do.
- You have experience leading on communications and talking to journalists: You are comfortable being responsible for our communications. You have experience in putting together a communications plan and talking to journalists to pitch a story. You understand how to get a story to ‘cut through’. You write really well and care about good writing.
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Vacancy: Publications Manager (Communications team)
Closing date for applications: 29 March 2020
Company overview: Scriptoria is an award-winning sustainable development consultancy. Founded in 2001, we work with government agencies, research programmes, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives around the world to implement and support international development programmes. We deliver these services through our four expert teams: Consulting; Data and Technical; Communications; and Training. This role is for a position in our Communications team.
Job suitable for: Editorial or communications professional with at least two years’ project management experience.
Starting salary: £24,000–28,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience).
Minimum qualifications: 2:1 Hons degree or higher.
Location: Office-based, southwest London (SW17).
Contract type: Full-time, permanent.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced editorial or communications professional to join our growing Communications team as a Publications Manager. You need be efficient and enthusiastic, and keen to learn new skills. You need to be happy working in a small, friendly team, but also able to use your initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in the areas in which we work and is keen to make a difference. Our work is varied and we are often very busy, so we need a Publications Manager who is able to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and deliver high quality results. Excellent English-language skills, strong attention to detail and knowledge of the publishing process are essential.
About the role
Our Communications team produces a wide range of products – from legacy reports, policy briefs, and websites, to animations and infographics. We work at all stages of the publications process from concept development, writing, editing and proofreading, to design, layout and translation. Your work will require you to engage with a wide range of subject areas across sustainable development, including agriculture, climate change, gender, water resources management and poverty reduction.
You will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish. This will include being a main point of contact for clients and providing innovative suggestions for communications products. You will manage the projects assigned to you and ensure that they are delivered to an excellent standard. Experience of copyediting and proofreading is therefore essential.
Project management tasks will include producing quotations and schedules, managing budgets, carrying out product research, sourcing photos, formatting Word documents, and developing and maintaining the Communications team’s processes and systems.
Many projects involve working closely with Scriptoria’s other departments (Consulting; Data and Technical; and Training). You will gain an insight into their specialities and work collaboratively to provide a range of bespoke communications and knowledge management solutions for clients.
Main duties
- Client liaison – this will include working to control clients’ expectations of the jobs/projects you are leading on. Examples of this would include ensuring that they fully understand schedules and deadlines, as well as what inputs each piece of work will require. You will be a main point of contact for some clients and will work proactively to provide quality control and to suggest new communications products that meet their needs.
- The running of projects assigned to you – this will include: (i) liaising with clients to establish their requirements; (ii) assigning editorial, writing, design and translation jobs to appropriate members of Scriptoria’s core staff and associates; (iii) working with Scriptoria’s graphic designers and web developers to create engaging content; (iv) tracking and recording the progress of work using timesheets and databases; and (v) liaising with our Head of Finance to ensure that projects are invoiced promptly and their profitability assessed.
- Quality control of publications – this will include checking documents written and edited by Scriptoria’s core staff and associates. It will also include (i) checking proofs and (ii) helping the Communications team to ensure the smooth running of design and layout work.
- Proofreading, editing and small ad hoc writing tasks – as required by the projects you are managing or at the request of the Head of Communications Services.
- Quoting for work – this will involve producing quotes for new jobs, coordinating and writing proposals, and dealing with enquiries from clients.
- Managing associate writers and editors – for large projects involving multiple associates you will be required to manage and quality assure their work. You will also support the Communications team to test and take on associates in good time to deal with increased workloads.
- Business development – supporting the Business Development Lead to identify potential new clients to meet and conferences to attend, and prepare marketing material to promote our services.
Criteria for selection
Essential
- Minimum two years’ experience in a communications or editorial role, with an excellent understanding of standard publications processes
- A confident and professional approach to dealing with clients and the ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Outstanding copyediting and proofreading skills with excellent verbal and written English
- Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task and cope flexibly with a range of projects
- The ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)
- An interest in sustainable development.
Desirable
- Experience of using a range of social media tools, and planning and managing social media campaigns
- Experience using Adobe design software or other graphic design packages
- Knowledge of WordPress
- Knowledge of communications for development, advocacy and engagement.
To apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages to Alex James (see job spec below for details). In your cover letter please (i) explain briefly why you would like to work for Scriptoria’s Communications team and why you think you are the kind of person we are looking for; (ii) outline how you meet the criteria for the job, making clear reference to the numbered list above; and (iii) state your salary expectation and when you would be available to start work. Please include examples of your most relevant experience, using specific examples wherever possible.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to complete a short project management test in advance.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 GMT, 29 March 2020.
Interviews are due to be held at Scriptoria’s offices in London w/c 6 April 2020.
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Senior Communications Officer
University Alliance are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic communications professional to join our core team as a Senior Communications Officer.
Working closely with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, this role will support in the day-to-day delivery of the comms and influencing strategy, working on a variety of proactive and reactive workstreams to maximise the awareness and reach of University Alliance and our members’ profile, reputation, campaigns, programmes and policy work.
The Role
As the Senior Communications Officer, you will sit within the core University Alliance team and will primarily work with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, but will work closely with all members of the organisation including the CEO and Chair.
- Produce content to engage and influence key decision-makers
- Maintain a communications planning grid and support the delivery of communications plans
- Monitor and evaluate UA’s social, digital and media activity
- Responsible for media relations
- Strengthen our online presence
- Contribute to the development and delivery of campaign activity
- Provide content and logistical support for a varied events programme
- Support a programme of Parliamentary and stakeholder engagement and monitoring Undertake a wider range of tasks, as required within a small team, to deliver UA’s communications strategy, and contribute to the broader objectives and influencing and advocacy work of the organisation. A full job description is on our website.
Why Work Here?
- Forward thinking and socially aware organisation
- Fantastic work/life balance with flexi-time and work from home options
- Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension scheme
- Fantastic location – Liverpool Street
- £28,000-£31,000 (full-time salary)
Requirements:
- A self-starter, who is highly motivated
- Creative and proactive.
- Work with energy, confidence and be buzzing with ideas
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly organised and like to work as part of a team
- Work at pace and be able to spot opportunities to communicate compellingly about our work
If you are a self-starter, who is highly motivated and experienced in a press /media handling/ PR or related role with excellent administrative skills and a meticulous attention to detail, please do apply.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae including two references: your current or most recent employer; and a former line manager who could be contacted during the process
- A cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 addressing why you are interested in working for University Alliance and how your knowledge, skills and experience meets the requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE BRENT CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE:
The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become happy and healthy adults. Our trained therapists are specialists in the provision of effective mental health treatment of young people who need it most.
Currently, the BCYP is the leading mental health charity for young people in North West London, supporting over 700 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of suicide prevention, tackling self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more.
Set up over 50 years ago with focus on preventing suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and CAMHS. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.
Last year the Centre initiated an exciting process to prepare the next stages of growth. We are now searching for an outstanding Communications and Media Officer to develop the communications function, working together with the new management team. You will work with programme leads and teams to establish our voice amongst different partners, and support the Centre build its reputation.
Contract: Permanent, Full time.
Part time (4 days a week will be considered for the right candidate)
Location: Brondesbury Park, London NW6
Salary: £28,000-30,000 (dependant on experience)
Reporting to: Head of Development and Communications
Overall role
The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of communication’s skills (strategy development, writing and storytelling skills), media relations and experience supporting the Leadership team and Board of Trustees. We are essentially seeking someone who has a flair for pursuing potential opportunities and who has a proactive and solutions focussed approach.
- Content and materials development - produce high-quality, engaging materials, resources and content that is in line with agreed branding and messaging; and effectively support the organisation’s communications strategy and activities (including content for website, press and social media)
- Events - plan, manage and deliver the communications activities around key events and global moments (for example World Mental Health Day, Marathon events, local community events).
- Stakeholder and partner relationships - manage relevant internal and external relationships with key partners
- Support the Head of Communications to build the Centre’s reputation with different stakeholders by creating targeted communication elements that speak to their values and ensure the BCYP is a relevant partner in the national and international debate about young people’s mental health.
- Develop a storytelling strategy to help our team engage with different audiences – funders, partner organizations and our community.
About you
The candidate should possess at least a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in Communications at a respected social impact, government or international development organisation.
You are a creative and determined individual who can effectively utilise your genuine interest and demonstrable experience in communications. You are able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences in a variety of media. You are passionate about mental health in young people in the UK and would like to make a contribution to sharing knowledge about effective long-term treatment.
Deadline for applications: 5th April 2020
First round of interviews: Week commencing on April 20th 2020
Second round of interviews: Week of April 27th 2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Al-Khair Foundation is a unique charity comprising the international delivery of humanitarian aid, three TV channels and four private schools. We are seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager. You shall report to and be supported strategically by the Head of Information, Communications and Technologies and you will be responsible for managing a growing team. You will need to be extremely hands-on and hit the ground running, delivering excellent marketing and communications activity across brand, content, digital and media.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining, developing and delivering the marketing strategy and operational plan.
- Ensuring the strategy, plan and activity directly supports the delivery of organisational objectives through appropriate brand, marketing and communications activities.
- Leading brand activity, ensuring the implementation of plans, and effective management.
- Monitoring our audiences and charity sector trends and completing competitor analysis, using findings to inform strategic plans, operational plans and day-to-day activity.
- Hands-on delivery of social media and wider digital media, traditional marketing projects, events and marketing collateral for branches and organisation-wide fundraising initiatives.
Your experience will include:
- Charity sector experience is a must.
- Educated to degree level in Marketing or equivalent degree/qualification.
- Substantial experience of marketing and communications, having worked at a senior level with experience of brand development, content, creative services, digital and media.
- Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering integrated strategies and activities across teams.
- Managing a team, providing direction and motivation and delivering effective line management through supervision and development of staff.
Candidates interested in this role are encouraged to email their CVs via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midnight on 16th June 2020.
Due to the expected high response to this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this campaign once we have a suitable pool of applicants.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Marketing & Communications Manager
Full time role
Knowsley Youth Mutual is an independent mutual organisation, that serves young people across the borough of Knowsley with a range of open access and targeted youth programmes. We are at a very exciting point in our journey. Following an extensive strategic review, we will soon relaunch the organisation, with a new brand and exciting vision for young people.
Our belief
We believe that when young people have positive relationships with themselves and others, they are able to play a positive role in building vibrant communities.
Mission
- We are dedicated to supporting young people to build positive relationships with themselves and others, and to play a central role in creating vibrant communities.
- We do this by working with young people to deliver great programmes, with expert staff, and strong partnerships.
- We aim to collaborate with other organisations and build a National Network for Teenage Relationships.
We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager to join our team to drive the organisation’s exciting growth ambitions.
The role will report into the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer and will be based at Our Place youth centre in Huyton.
We will offer you a competitive salary, and a stimulating and meaningful work environment.
How to apply
Further details [job description and person specification] are available in the 'how to apply' section. Please note applications must be received by email [see details in the 'how to apply' section including:
- your cv
- a cover letter, outlining your specific suitability for the post (no more than two sides)
Closing Date: Friday, 10 April 2020
Interview scheduled to take place on Thursday, 23 April 2020
Our client, an established charity, is looking for a Communications Manager to develop and deliver engaging education programmes.
The role will entail working closely with the Education Team and Comms team to develop an integrated strategy aimed at reaching out to educators, teachers and young people. This will entail liaising closely with all communications suppliers (including designers and distributors) to ensure that all programmes maximise their reach to the intended audience.
The right candidate will have experience in delivering communications campaigns in the education sector, with demonstrated strong project management skills. An interest or experience in PR, marketing and digital communications are desirable, and the ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively across several teams.
Our client is a committed equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from diverse audiences and backgrounds. They are also committed to being a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles. If you wish to be considered on this basis please speak to the Prospectus consultant.
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This London based charity are the leaders in their field and on path to raise over £12m annually by 2023. Funding vital research and providing crucial information, their work is hugely important and touches the lives of millions of people each year.
About the role
This is a new role, establishing and heading up a new digital engagement team which is fundamental to the success of the new integrated digital engagement and fundraising projects to diversify and increase the charity’s income streams.
The role will have a dual line report in to the Fundraising Director and Marketing Director, it is a crucial role for integrated working between the two teams with emphasis on creating awareness and familiarity of the brand amongst target audiences alongside digital income generation.
Responsibilities
- Deliver fundraising and marketing campaigns that drive income while growing familiarity and awareness.
- Develop a digital engagement strategy that a focus on supporter care and journey, to increase engagement, lead generation and conversion.
- Develop and execute individual giving campaigns in partnership with the Fundraising Director.
- Leading on digital acquisition strategy.
- Lead on digital innovation utilising a test and learn approach to developments.
- Ensure all digital channels are fully optimised for digital fundraising.
- Evaluate activity, ensure KPIs are in place, analytics are effectively used and activity delivers against business objectives.
- You will be leading the digital fundraising function, managing 2 direct reports, a portfolio of agencies and temp/support staff where required.
Experience
You will have experience of driving income growth digitally, ideally with 3 years’ experience in a senior position. You will be well versed in budget management and managing agencies, and have proven ability identifying opportunities and making strategic decisions. A good understanding of Fundraising Code and Data Protection is highly beneficial, as well as web management and analytics tools and software.
To find out more about this organisation and role please get in touch as soon as possible.
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This charity is looking for an energetic and experienced individual to lead the communications team, working across communications streams including press, digital media and campaigns. You will be proactive and able to work autonomously but drawn to a collaborative working environment. This is an exciting time to join with a new CEO recently announced who has a communications background.
You will be responsible for:
* Leading the development and delivery of media, communications and engagement activities within the charity.
* Establishing and maintaining a consistently high and positive media profile.
* Representing the charity through constructive engagement with external stakeholders and networks.
* Developing and implementing communications and campaign plans to achieve strategic and tactical goals.
The ideal candidate will:
* Have experience devising and delivering campaigns and communications for a range of stakeholders and media channels.
* Possess experience working with national, regional and local media outlets with a proven success.
* Demonstrate knowledge in social media and digital marketing, including data analysis.
* Be proficient in writing, editing, commissioning and publishing to a variety of audiences.
Previous charity experience is desirable but not necessary for this role.
Salary circa: £32,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience)
Location: South London / Surrey (30 minutes train from Waterloo)
Please get in touch for more details, by e-mailing your CV to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is ASAP so please get in touch now, to avoid disappointment.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Marketing & Communications Manager, Norwich Research Park, Norwich
£27,509.00 to £34,004 per annum - subject to skills and experience.
Full Time - 35 hours per week (to include weekend and bank holiday working if required).
With cancer, everything can change. At Big C, you can make a difference to local people affected by cancer while being part of a dynamic team.
Working as part of the Income Generation team, you will provide effective leadership to the small but busy Marketing and Communications team of employees, volunteers and consultants, managing team workload and output in addition to managing your own hand on work.
As an experienced Marketing and Communications professional, you will use your skills and experience to actively contribute to the development of the charity’s marketing and communication strategies to support the achievement of Big C’s wider strategic objectives.
Through the planning, implementation and delivery of high-quality activities, you and your team will and meet the needs of the wider Big C team; including; printed materials, e-newsletters, social media and the organisation’s website (including Big C’s Virtual centre); ensuring safe, effective practice and compliance with legislation and internal policies and procedures.
If you are a team player with strong leader skills, heaps of enthusiasm, great marketing and communication skills, and are passionate about directly helping local people affected by cancer, we would love to hear from you.
Please see our website for the full job description.
Closing date for applications: 30th April 2019 - however please note that this is subject to change or may close earlier if enough applications have been received.
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OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Senior Communications Officer [email protected]
Contract: Fixed Term 1 year
Salary: £34,988 to £41,574 per annum
Location: London
Ref: PAC/08/2019
An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable
and peaceful world in which every person thrives.
About ODI
ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change.
WE are looking for a Senior Communications Officer to increase the impact of ODI’s research through the coordination and delivery of first class public affairs and communications activities on marking the 60th anniversary of ODI.
To advance the 2030 Agenda, the Overseas Development Institute will look to host a series of talks under the theme ‘Addressing Global Challenges for A Changing World’. This role will coordinate activities and partnership with governments and communities around the world, to explore actions and adaptation strategies that business, governments, education providers and individuals will need to take in order to successfully navigate this transition and build a future that works for all.
The main duties and responsibilities for the one year project consist of:
- Leading the development, project management and delivery of an ambitious and influential series of ODI at 60 public events, round-tables, side events and digital products to increase the impact of ODI’s work on addressing global challenges for a better world series focusing around six strategic areas – climate, migration, gender, violence and conflict, financing and the future of work.
- Coordinating high level partnerships internally and in particular externally with organisations financially supporting the 60th year, ensuring donor objectives, impact reporting and ODI research align across the programme of activities.
- Effectively project manage and deliver high quality outputs for the ODI at 60 project, including but not limited to public events, roundtables, side events, conferences and digital products to deadline and budget (80%)
- Take the lead in coordinating strategic relationships with ODI partners and donors supporting the 60th year (up to 20%)
You will have:
- Demonstrable interest in achieving the SDGs, economic, foreign, security and other policies affecting marginalised and vulnerable populations around the world
- Significant experience in strategic communications – working to inform/influence policy outcomes
- Experience managing high level partner and donor relationships across multiple organisations and geographies
- Proven experience managing convening activities and events
- Practical experience in e-marketing production/coordination and digital communications
- Excellent writing skills, and proven ability to summarise technical research in clear, compelling language
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation and project management skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work collegiately with researchers, helping to shape research communications for target audiences
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at high levels of seniority and from different cultures
- Experience of managing relationships with external agencies and freelancers
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to quickly pick up new softwares and communications tools
- Excellent IT and data management skills, including Microsoft Office
Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2020
Interview date: On a rolling basis
ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248
We're looking for someone to lead our fundraising and communications team and activities who has a real passion for fundraising strategy design and development, plus experience of embedding a fundraising culture and focus at an organisational level. You'll be asked to accelerate the growth of our fundraising across a diversified range of streams and donors to achieve long term, sustainable income growth.
To excel in the role you'll need to bring experience of fundraising strategy, legacy programme development, trust fundraising, individual donor programme design and management, alongside your broader communications and marketing skills. The role will include managing a team of six so experience of team management, skills development and taking a team through change will also be needed.
If you're looking for an opportunity where you'll be drawing on your expertise in order to create and deliver a dynamic fundraising strategy focused on growth and inspiring our supporters with the outcomes their gifts deliver, then we'd love to hear from you. Please read through the application pack for more details.
Location: The post is based at the CPAS office at Sovereign Court One (Unit 3), Sir William Lyons Road, University of Warwick Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7EZ.
Salary: £43,593 per annum
Contract: This is a permanent, full time appointment of 37 hours per week. A flexi-time system operates for this post.
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 8 April 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 28 April 2020
Hopefully our application pack tells you everything you need to know to decide if this is the role for you, but if you would like an informal discussion about any aspects of the role or the details in the pack please contact Jude Palmer (Head of Operations).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dig It! Communications Manager
We’re looking for a candidate to fill this exciting role for the Dig It! project and help us bring Scotland’s archaeological stories to life. Working as part of a small project team within the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, this is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter wishing to blaze their own trail, engage new and existing audiences, and work in partnership with organisations across the country.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with developing and delivering communication strategies and have experience of producing, overseeing and assessing the impact of a range of content. They will be able to manage and prioritise a varied workload, with an eye for detail and an understanding of how to reach different audiences.
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, fixed term up until the end of March 2022 subject to successful completion of a three-month probation period. We are aiming to extend this role by a further two years subject to funding.
Salary: £29,444 per annum
Holidays: 38 days per annum
Location: Based at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland offices in Edinburgh
Reporting to: Dr Jeff Sanders, Dig It! Project Manager
Main Purpose: The Dig It! Communications Manager is responsible for ensuring that Dig It! communications are on brand, aligned with the project’s vision, mission and values, and meeting or exceeding the set targets. This includes overseeing the social media channels, press releases, monthly e-newsletter, campaigns, external articles and blog posts, and the Dig It! website (including weekly articles, event uploads and design updates) while line managing the Dig It! Communications Officer.
BACKGROUND
Dig It! is a hub for Scottish archaeology with a Scotland-wide network of heritage organisations, museums and archaeological groups. The team sources the best events and stories from across the country and promotes them to members of the public through their website, social media channels, e-newsletter, press releases and more.
Our vision is a Scotland where everyone enjoys archaeology and our mission is to encourage the discovery of Scotland’s stories through archaeology by providing innovative promotion and support to the heritage sector. We aim to do this by being inclusive (helping to ensure that archaeology is for everybody), innovative (stepping away from the traditional and embracing the unexpected) and collaborative (working closely with others and sharing “lessons learned”).
We do this by promoting the work of others, running campaigns and initiatives, and creating projects in collaboration with a range of different partners, while working towards Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy (particularly Aim Four – Encouraging Greater Engagement).
Dig It! is coordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (Charity No SC010440) and is primarily funded by Historic Environment Scotland. Founded in 1780, the Society promotes the understanding and conservation of Scotland’s historical and archaeological environment for the benefit of all. It publishes high-quality books and peer-reviewed papers, runs an annual programme of lectures and conferences, and administers research grants and prizes to support best practice and encourage new and innovative research into Scotland’s past. The Society offers a range of staff benefits including a 10% pension contribution, flexible working, paid research leave, and a daily exercise and event attendance policy.
The Society is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants equally irrespective of their sex, marital/civil partnership status, age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, gender identity, or caring responsibility. We are open to flexible approaches to the job, including secondments.
See attached for further details and person specification
APPLICATION PROCESS
Closing date for applications: Noon, Monday 6 April 2020
Interviews: Tuesday 14 April 2020, in the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland offices in central Edinburgh
NB: reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. Interview by Skype is possible. We are actively monitoring advice regarding COVID-19, so the interview date may be subject to change.
Please email your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria for the role to Dr Jeff Sanders, Dig It! Project Manager.
Contact Dr Jeff Sanders to discuss the role in further detail.
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