Who we are:

The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focussed on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period. 

We are seeking a senior fundraising professional to make their mark in ending the abuse of animals raised for food.

If you would like to learn more about the Head of Development role and want to ask any questions, join us by registering for our webinar, on Thursday 11th February 2021 at 6:30 PM GMT. You can attend this whether you have applied already or are considering the role and want to find out more.

Please click on APPLY to access the link to register for this webinar.

Who you are:

This is an ideal position for an experienced individual to build our development work in the UK with a current predicted annual turnover of nearly £1 million in 2021/22. You will have at least 5 years of experience managing a team and working with large donors and have a detailed understanding of how to manage grants from end to end. A credible influencer and communicator, you have an inclusive, consultative and adaptive approach to decision-making, and a strong alignment to the work of THL UK.

This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills: tactful, diplomatic and confident in managing and developing relationships with a diverse range of donors and volunteers while managing a growing team of fundraisers.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome 

This role reports to the Managing Director and is a full-time, remote position, however, travel to London and the US may be necessary occasionally.

Requirements:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English
2. Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK, and proof will be requested prior to interview)
3. Be committed to animal welfare and aligned with the mission of The Humane League

With these attributes:

Ideally, you will have all of the following attributes, but if you have most of them, we would still be keen to hear from you.

• Thought leadership - An informed opinion leader on fundraising and the go-to person for the organisation. A breadth of knowledge to provide guidance on implementing development throughout the organisation. 
• Strategic thinking - As the department grows and as we build support for the team you will have the foresight and experience to deliver a strategy to secure the funding we need year on year. 
• Management - Builds a team of high-performing staff members, appropriately structures jobs so that staff members can succeed, develops and motivates staff members, and acts from the perspective of an organisational leader that empowers their team.
• Productivity / Time management - Handles a significant volume of work under deadlines and without sacrificing quality. Oversees and structures complex projects, plans backwards and ensures quality end-products are delivered on or ahead of schedule.
• Communicator: You are an exceptional communicator and can adapt to different tones and styles.
• Team player: You enjoy working with people and understand the benefits of collaboration.

How you can make the difference

The key focus of the role will be:

1. Developing a 3-year strategy to secure funding
2. Ensuring a focus on new opportunities, organising the necessary research to identify
   potential funders
3. Continuing to build our donor base to expand our regular monthly income
4. Seeking, managing and maximising key major donors, grant-making trusts and foundations. Developing a range of engaging proposals around key aspects of The Humane League UK’s work
5. Establishing and managing the Development team as THL UK expands and ensuring delivery of their objectives

Primary duties include:

Developing and implementing a comprehensive annual fundraising plan and timeline to include:

Major gifts program (40%)

• Analyse prospects, oversee cultivation and solicitation
• Write proposals based on organisational needs and donors’ interests
• Prepare regular updates and facilitate frequent communication with major donors
• Attends meetings to develop contacts and maintain relationships with major donors

Effective Altruism Grants, Charitable Trusts & Corporate Foundations (25%)

• Attend Effective Altruism events, liaise with the community and manage funding opportunities & reports
• Research prospects, write proposals & reports
• Relationship management and stewardship of funders

Strategising and managing a growing team (35%)

• Establish the development program and team in the UK, working closely with the Managing Director 
• Manage and lead the Development team to achieve agreed objectives and to encourage the professional development of individual team members 
• Delegate responsibilities and sign off fundraising appeals, peer to peer fundraising, digital marketing and other forms of fundraising as needed
• Set/clarify job expectations and provide regular feedback & guidance
• Support the team in the development of their strategies and techniques for achieving their goals
• Manage Time Off requests for Development team members and sign off expenses
• Travel domestically and internationally to meet with donors as required

Good to Know:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a workplace pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, and family-friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only vegan meals and refreshments.

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of colour and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. To enable us to monitor our progress, we would be grateful if you would complete the short anonymous survey that will be sent to you after you have completed your application. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, contact us and we will endeavour to work with you to make adjustments throughout the process.

We welcome applications from all mission-aligned candidates wherever you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food, so if you don’t feel you match all of the requirements, and are unsure whether you should apply, we would be happy to chat through your concerns.

Don't forget, we are holding a webinar on Thursday 11th February 2021 at 6:30 PM GMT. You can attend this whether you have applied already or are considering the role and want to find out more. 

Please click on APPLY to access the link to register for this webinar.

Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route: 

• Preliminary informal phone call
• Skills Test (completed remotely)
• Screening Interview (via audio call)
• Second Interview (via video call)
• Final Interview (via video call)

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead our highly motivated and successful fundraising team, and take our income to a new level.  This new position will develop our fundraising and communications strategy and oversee its implementation. The role includes working closely with colleagues in Zambia.

You will line manage a team of four who work out of our open plan office in Shrewsbury (or from home), and be a key member of the SMT, supporting the wider development of the organisation.

We are flexible on employee location but expect the post-holder to spend a considerable amount of time in the Shrewsbury office (at least 40%).

The successful candidate will have:

• Overall responsibility for defining and implementing our fundraising strategy, steadily increasing our income towards £2M
• Strong affinity with our mission, values and approach
• Senior fundraising experience with proven leadership skills and at least 3 years experience in a not for profit organisation
• Sound understanding of and ability to pursue a relationship based approach to raising funds
• Some experience of international development – ideally in a fundraising capacity. Familiarity with Zambia/southern Africa an advantage.
• Forward-thinking and dynamic with proven experience of leading, developing and managing a high performing team

To Apply

Once you have read the job description and Information Pack attached, please email your CV and a brief supporting statement (no more than one page of A4) with Director of Fundraising in the email subject title.

Just a Drop is an international development charity working to bring safe water, hygiene and sanitation to communities, transforming lives. Our safe water projects have benefitted over 1.7 million people across 32 countries since we began in 1998.

We’re looking for a confident, positive self-starter motivated to take the initiative across a varied and interesting workload. Working in the small, highly committed and professional Fundraising and Communications team, the role will carry out a variety of tasks and through necessity liaise closely with the Projects team – it will be necessary to attend Projects team meetings.

The role is offered on a 9 month contract basis, to provide maternity cover. It is envisaged this will be an important and valued role within the organisation, with the opportunity to make a huge impact on the charity’s development. The coming year is a challenging but exciting time for the organisation, as we continue to build a sustainable future in the context of coronavirus.

This is a great opportunity for those looking to start their career in the charity sector, at a positive, professional and passionate organisation making a real difference to people’s lives.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 sides, outlining how you are suitable for the role. 

The Job Description and Person Specification are as follows:

Job Description

• Project reports for funders – work with the projects team to collate formal reports for project supporters from local partner updates and look to develop this function
• With the communications team, prepare Just a Drop's quarterly Highlights, researching the highest quality images from our projects
• Support our image bank, to ensure it has the best available images for communications purposes
• Provide support to update our project statistics and statistics relevant to our work, for example, updating our website

• Make updates to the website, e.g. ensure partner pages are all fully up to date and provide relevant tags for images
• Work with the communications team to create a portfolio of films for use across communications – from our existing portfolio of filmed content
• Create impact reports, covering the impact of our work for social media and partners e.g. showing the full impact of our work in Kenya
• Awards – help us research opportunities to enter Awards, thus building our profile

• Research potential celebrity ambassadors and work out relevant approaches
• Research potential Charity of the Year opportunities for Just a Drop to apply for
• Any other duties considered appropriate to the role

Person Specification

Skills and abilities:

• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of film editing desirable, but we can provide training

Personal attributes:

• An ability to use initiative, a self-starter, with a can do attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and workload management skills
• Positive and friendly outlook
• Confident
• Motivated
• Flexible attitude to working on a variety of projects and different areas

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists ensures that the highest achievable standards of eye care are delivered for patients through excellence in the training, education and assessment of eye doctors and their continuing professional development. 

We are looking for an excellent communicator who understands how to write in a compelling and consistent way with experience of managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Ideally from a public sector or membership background, your project management and campaign planning experience will help join up our activities and aims to support the ophthalmic workforce and to improve patient outcomes.

Working as part of a small team, the successful candidate will be used to a busy environment and will need to be adaptable, organised and confident in managing a varied workload.  The role is temporarily home based (in line with Government restrictions) however longer term flexible working requests will be considered.

To apply, click the “apply” link below and submit your CV and a covering letter (explaining how you meet the person specification). A covering letter is an important part of our application process so we encourage you to submit one, as your application may not be shortlisted if you do not. 

We are currently running interviews remotely, in accordance with Government advice, so if you envisage any issues with accessing a computer, webcam or a sufficient internet connection for a video call, then please do highlight this in your covering letter. We will do all we can to ensure you have the best experience in applying to work with us during this time.

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Liz Price, Head of Communications and Engagement, on 0 2 0 3 7 7 0 5 3 2 7. Office hours are 09.00 to 17.00.

Closing date: 17.00, Friday 22 January 2021.

Interviews:       Week commencing 1 February 2021.

Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 299872

Harris Hill are working alongside an amazing charity who are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Internal Operations

The successful candidate will lead a small, dedicated team of staff that takes care of several functions including, IT, office administration, and HR. You will have the ability to motivate the team and fully support them by rolling up your sleeves and applying your critical thinking & experience to contribute to the everyday operations of the charity. They are a "hands-on" charity, and you must enjoy getting stuck in.

When it comes to the charity's finances you will be the most senior person in the team, maintaining the foundations and be that vital link between the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees. You will also work closely with the Chief Executive to help maintain open communications with the Board of Trustees ensuring all regulatory requirements are adhered to.

This role requires someone with proven experience in all areas of finance and administration. As a fully qualified accountant, you will have significant knowledge of financial and management accounting, you will also apply your commercial and pragmatic mind to financial analysis & control, budget management, compliance, data management, and preparing papers for senior management and trustees. You will manage the annual budgeting and re-forecasting processes and be responsible for communicating accurate monthly management information.

Key responsibilities will include:-
Finance
Governance
Membership Provisions
IT
Office Management
HR

Fundamental Requirements Include:
Qualified (ACA, ACCA and CIMA) with at least 5 years post qualification experience (with 2 years plus experience in the Charity Sector)
Excellent communication/leadership skills
Strong experience in general office administration
Advanced Excel Skills

Working closely with the Green Party of England and Wales’s (GPEW) Development Committee the post-holder will be responsible for delivering existing plans for income and developing new streams in-line with the culture and values of the party. The post holder will lead the review of the current and past approaches and develop a fundraising and income-generation strategy, with a particular focus on the membership journey.

The Head of Development will develop and manage relationships with existing and new major donors, plan fundraising strategies and events, and support the efforts of other teams to generate new forms of income, for example from affinity partnerships and legacies. They will also co-ordinate the customer journey for new members and the communication with existing, working with other teams to tap into activism and motivate members to take action on behalf of the Party.

With an ability to build a strong network of supporters and partners to help influence, support and inform this income generation, you have an established and successful track record of leading a high-profile fundraising portfolio.

You will be a senior fundraiser with experience of leading organisational wide fundraising strategy and delivering diverse and digital fundraising initiatives. You will need excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure environments, with a high level of personal and professional resilience. You will also need to be able to show a track record of success in project management, from concept through to delivery, in complex situations.

The We Mean Business coalition is looking for a self-starting editorial associate to join our thriving and growing Communications team. The candidate’s primary focus will be delivering the We Mean Business coalition’s content and website strategy. The successful candidate will have experience with business and climate issues. They will think creatively and be well-versed in the opportunities that both digital and the shifting traditional media landscape open up to communicators.

The Work Rights Centre is looking for an expert storyteller. Do you start your day with a cause you care about, and down your tools only after you've told the world about it? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are a charity dedicated to employment justice and social mobility. Every week our multilingual teams of advisers help vulnerable workers challenge unscrupulous employers, and rebuild their lives by accessing decent employment and training. We want to grow our team with a colleague who can recognise the story potential in our work, and make it visible to stakeholders. This is why we are advertising this position.

The role

As senior Comms officer, you will have one key objective: to grow our supporter base. In practice, fulfilling this objective means taking the lead in drafting newsletters, social media content and web articles, as well as establishing relationships with traditional media at local and national level. No target is too bold. But we want you to be strategic, by planning your interventions, keeping an eye on metrics of engagement, and focusing on what works.

The candidate

We are looking for a good writer with a head for strategy. You will excel at building rapport and growing a community online. But you will also have a good grasp of metrics of engagement. At the end of the day, you'll take pride in increasing our social media followers, newsletter subscribers and press mentions.

Generally speaking, we want to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• 4 years of experience in communication;
• a track record of building a supporter base;
• familiarity with media planning tools (like MailChimp, Hootsuite etc);
• excellent written English (you know your "it's" from "its");
• a real interest in social mobility. 

How to apply

Download the job description and follow the process. In summary, we want to see your CV, Cover letter, and a few supporting documents or links illustrating your comms portfolio. The deadline for applications is the 16th of January, 23:59. Interviews and a short written test take place online, the week commencing the 18th of January.

Overall Purpose

The Communications and Digital Manager will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of Gingerbread’s public facing communication materials, both online and offline, helping to increase our reach and our reputation and bringing our vital work to life.

This includes:

• Responsibility for the ongoing development of Gingerbread’s digital assets, especially Gingerbread’s website and overseeing our social media activity
• Supporting the Head of Communications & Digital, to deliver Gingerbread’s communications strategy
• Supporting the Head of Communications and Digital to embed good digital practice across the organisation
• Planning and ensuring execution of communications across Gingerbread’s various channels, taking a user-centred approach
• Managing the development and delivery of communications and marketing products and monitoring impact
• Acting as a brand champion across the organisation
• Managing the Information Officer and Digital Officer to meet objectives and funder targets

The Communications and Digital Manager will work towards Gingerbread’s vision of a society in which single parent families are valued and where they and their children are treated equally and fairly, and our mission of achieving change through elevating the voices and needs of single parents, and providing support services.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Website

• To plan the ongoing and future development of the Gingerbread website through both technical and strategic improvements, working closely with the Head of Communications & Digital and other colleagues
• Managing the relationship with Gingerbread’s website agency, maintaining a prioritised workflow of development plans and ensuring that work is completed and tested on time and within the support contract budget
• Leading on a content strategy for the website, and supporting direct reports and wider colleagues to plan and update content, including taking editorial responsibility for all content produced
• Taking a data-led approach to continuous improvement of the site, including interpreting analytics and other digital data to make recommendations for improvement
• To involve single parents in developing and evaluating our online performance and information, including by supporting colleagues to take a user-led approach to development
• To provide internal expertise on SEO and Google AdWords and support colleagues and direct reports to increase our reach

 Developing and managing Gingerbread’s digital assets and services

• To maintain Gingerbread’s internal communications tools
• To provide technical oversight of peer-to-peer services, e.g. our online forum
• To support direct reports to research, plan and create effective information and multi-media products that meet user and funder requirements
• To work with colleagues to maximise output from other digital resources, including supporting developments in our effective use of mailing programmes and CRM
• Support the delivery of digital service design through user research and testing
• Oversee Gingerbread’s social media channels and identify areas for improvement

Communications, marketing and dissemination  

• Lead and develop concepts for creative, exciting marketing campaigns and communications plans that will increase awareness of Gingerbread among single parents, practitioners and other audiences and enhance Gingerbread’s campaigns, fundraising and operational activity
• Lead on copywriting, design, editing and commissioning of content for corporate, policy, fundraising, information and marketing materials including key publications such as the Annual Review
• Act as a brand champion for Gingerbread across the organisation, supporting with the induction of new staff and ensuring all our communications comply with the brand guidelines as well as developing the brand guidelines as the organisation evolves

Planning and reporting

• Oversee the use of an organisational editorial calendar, enabling the planning and development of segmented communications by channel and audience and the delivery of a coherent programme of content that responds to external hooks
• Planning the delivery of information content and other communications deliverables against funder and user requirements to meet grant and contract targets
• Reporting on performance of communications, digital and information assets regularly as required by funders and colleagues

Managing staff and volunteers

• To recruit, motivate, and manage the performance and workload of the team and volunteers as required
• To work actively to support the development of direct reports, providing support and opportunities from training, coaching, and by delegating effectively.
• To support an open management style, communicating management information well and encouraging staff to contribute to shaping the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of strategically developing a website, including leading on technical and non-technical improvements
• Experience of WordPress or other comparable website CMS.
• Experience of managing agencies and partners to deliver on time and within budget
• A strong understanding of the theory and practice of SEO and online advertising tools including Google AdWords
• Experience of assessing data and user testing insights to identify areas and act on areas for improvement
• An understanding of digital best practice including accessibility and usability
• A firm grasp of existing and emerging digital technologies (from databases and e-fundraising tools to forums), and a genuine interest in staying up to date with trends and requirements
• Communications and copy-writing / editing expertise, with the ability to tailor writing to different audiences and mediums, and summarise complex information in lively, compelling text
• Experience of developing social media strategies to support and maximise the impact of marketing and campaigning activities and to raise awareness and increase reach
• Understanding of the principles of branding, and experience of enforcing brand guidelines
• An ability to strategically plan content and communications to maximise reach and impact, meet audience needs and ensure effective use of owned channels
• An understanding of digital metrics and an ability to assess impact of communications
• Experience of effectively line managing employees or volunteers to meet their objectives
• Ability to manage own and team’s workload and project manage when working with colleagues across teams – effectively scheduling work and meeting deadlines
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Commitment to understanding the issues facing single parents and their children
• Ability to work as part of a team, and maintain good professional relationships, both internally and externally, including managing third party suppliers

Desirable

• Experience working with InDesign, Photoshop and other tools to creating marketing and other collateral
• Experience of working with a charity or community or campaigning organisation
• Understanding of the issues facing single parents and their children
• Excellent project management skills, with experience of balancing multiple projects at once
• Understanding of user-led design and digital service development
• Experience of working with Salesforce
• Experience of training others to use digital tools and platforms

Harris Hill is looking for a Comms Assistant to start in January for approximately 4-6 weeks, supporting the comms team for a small charity in London.

Duties include;
Help edit content for social media and website, including video editing, subtitling and drafting the social media posts
Contact organisations and individuals to take part in the national campaign.
Help to monitor campaign
Moderate a live Twitter feed on the campaign day.
Researching content for booklet
Help manage press enquiries
Follow up after the campaign ceremony categorising photography, assisting with mail outs
Additional communications duties as required

Experience:
Experience of writing clearly for a range of outputs (website, social media and email)
Ability to work quickly under pressure and with tight deadlines
Experience of using social media (Facebook and Twitter)
Video editing skills preferable, but not essential
Computer Literate
Experience of providing administrative support

This organisation is a mid-sized health charity based in London. They are seeking a dynamic Communications Manager to lead a team of 5 for a 1 year maternity cover contract.

Key responsibilities for this Communications Manager:

• Deliver successful, integrated campaigns to ensure targets are met across fundraising and service delivery
• Engage with both service users and supporters
• Analyse effectiveness of campaigns to ensure communications are well-tailored
• Drive innovation in the team to stay at the forefront of digital marketing in the sector

Skill set required:

• Broad communications skill set including fundraising communications and digital experience
• Previous experience in a charity communications team
• Experience line managing a team of at least 3 people
• Media experience is an advantage

Job title: Internal Communications and Engagement Manager
Salary: Up to £42,778.65 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Homebased
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Closing date: 17 January 2021
Virtual first interview date: 27 January 2021
Virtual second interview date: 29 January 2021

We are looking for an experienced internal communications and engagement manager who has drive and a creative flair to develop and embed a new internal communications function within Cats Protection.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day!

We are embarking on an exiting new strategy and the role of the team will be to engage and inspire our people in delivering even more impact for cats. You will have experience of developing an internal communications team, advising and working with Directors, CEO’s and Trustees and inspire others in communicating about the impact we have of thousands of cats across the UK.

Your main responsibilities will be leading on the development and implementation of the corporate internal communications plan for employees and volunteers. You'll work in close partnership with our Communications team and partner with our CEO, Directors and Senior Managers to develop and deliver communications to engage employees and volunteers. You'll also provide leadership and management to the internal communications and engagement team while acting as a role model for leadership behaviours and approach across Cats Protection.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in developing internal communications, developing strategies and advising Senior Managers on effective internal communications. Experience of working with volunteers in essential as well as managing an intranet or content management system (preferably SharePoint). You'll have excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to deliver messages in an engaging and innovative way.

Please note, the interview process for this role will include a competency based interview with a presentation and a short written assessment.

To apply for this position, please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you to submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Are you a confident, creative writer who enjoys copywriting and editing various materials both on and offline? In a newly created position, this varied role will suit a talented, versatile and dynamic writer, editor and marketing/communications professional. You will join a fantastic, collaborative team and add significant value to the international animal welfare charity.

As Editorial and Internal Communications Manager you will manage and support the delivery of various fundraising, marketing and communications projects, materials and activities (both digital and offline), to generate awareness and support for the charity's brand.

This work will range from copywriting and editing for various materials, to project-managing assigned activities (such as supporter publications and staff e-newletters) and checking materials for editorial quality and adherence to the charity's brand. The role will also provide wider support across the Communications team and the wider Fundraising and Marketing department, including case study research and development, content research and provision and contributing to the drafting of speeches.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

* Experience of working in a communications and or/marketing role or equivalent, with a track record of delivering communications that raise awareness and support for a brand.
* Strong written and verbal communication knowledge, including proven insight into how to communicate clearly, consistently and persuasively about a cause and to different external and internal target audiences, to achieve specific objectives.
* Skilled writer, editor and communicator, who can successfully work across offline and digital channels and activities.
* Project management and co-ordination skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and persuasive skills.
* A skilled team player, who also has the ability to work independently and take responsibility for own areas of work.
* A brand champion, who can persuade others to adhere to the charity's brand and values.

Salary £35,000

Full-time, permanent role.

To start working from home, in line with government guidelines. However, the charity is based in London, where you will be expected to work. However, there are flexible working options- so please ask me about this.

If you would like to find out more information about this opportunity, please e-mail me [email protected] for more information.

The charity is keen to review applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch for more info!

I look forward to hearing from you.

Be part of the creative and agile team behind Bite Back 2030’s exceptional teenage activists. Join us as our Communications Manager and contribute to a 10-year journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer and achieve our goal of halving childhood obesity by 2030.

BACKGROUND

Young people today are up against a flood of unhealthy food, pouring out of our highstreets, supermarkets and school canteens. As a result processed foods, snacks, soft drinks and takeaways, are playing too big a role in their lives.  Junk food is cheap and easy to access at a time when 3.3m young people under the age of 18 have overweight or obesity. Rates among our poorest are double those of our wealthiest young people.

Covid-19 has only further served to highlight the injustices in the food system and sharpen the focus on the impact obesity has on health outcomes.  There is a political moment now to accelerate change.

We believe young people are the key voice in driving this change in our food system.  It is a really exciting time to join the organisation - we are still a start-up but with ambitious plans for growth and impact.

Co-founded by Jamie Oliver and launched in October 2019, our Youth Board have already featured widely in the media campaigning on a range of issues including Free School Meals, a 9pm watershed on junk food advertising and the upcoming Trade Deals.  This summer, 77 new youth leaders joined our movement and we plan to recruit, train and support 1,000 young people over the next three years to deliver high impact national and local campaigns. Their stories are the backbone of our content.

We are now seeking a creative, self-motivated individual to join as Communications Manager reporting to the Director of Communications. You will collaborate across  our small and agile team and work closely with our young activists to raise the profile of Bite Back.  We are impact and youth-led, using creative, content-led campaigns and coalitions to achieve our goals.

We are at the start of our 10-year journey but have developed a compelling brand and a strong narrative.  Our campaigns must continue to capture the public imagination and drive PR and media interest so they contribute to building our movement.  We also have a team of celebrity Ambassadors that work with us to amplify the voice and impact of our young people.

The Communications Manager will be critical to creating and delivering comms to a broad range of stakeholders. You will be a key influence over the Bite Back brand and will provide editorial and creative support across the whole team.  Key responsibilities include:

• Content creation including blogs, the weekly newsletter and collateral for events. 

• Day to day management of the website including content and updates

• Events support, including planning and delivery

• Provision of editorial support across the team, including our youth leaders.

• First port of call for press enquiries

• Drafting of press releases, comments and briefing documents

• Monitoring media coverage and generating insight

• Acting as brand guardian on all external communications

• Audience analysis and tailored messaging

• Supporting with the management of charity Ambassadors

We are looking for someone with:

• A passion for young people’s health, nutrition and social justice

• A can-do attitude and great sense of humor.

• Strong influencing skills 

• Great communications skills and a proven record of building relationships across sectors.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Previous experience of engaging media and managing enquiries and responses.

• Experience of managing websites

• Creative flair and proven track record of developing and commissioning high quality creative content (including on a tight budget)

We are open and flexible so this role can be a full-time role or can flex depending on the availability and preference of the chosen candidate

Please apply with a CV and Cover Letter explaining why you are a good candidate for this position. 

Timelines

• Applications close Monday 25th of January at 12pm

• Initial interviews w/c 1st February