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This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled writer and/or journalist to tell the stories of SAT-7 and the people of the MENA in fresh and powerful ways. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, creative environment as part of the Communications & Resources Team, delivering high quality content across a range of platforms. You’d be writing engaging podcast and video scripts, informative press releases, powerful viewer testimonies, inspiring articles for our website or print magazine, political briefings, and attention-grabbing email copy. You’ll be one of the main points of contact with our international office and Middle Eastern TV studios, gathering and repurposing impactful stories and resourcing the wider UK team.
You’d also be responsible for making SAT-7 more widely known amongst UK Christians and churches, leaders and influencers, getting SAT-7’s stories and campaigns strategically placed across print, broadcast and digital press and media. Working closely with our external PR agency, you’ll help facilitate regular media opportunities with SAT-7 UK and international spokespeople, making sure they are well prepared for interviews with the press.
The Communications & Press Officer reports to the Communications & Resources Manager.
This role is a permanent role. The role is based in Chippenham but flexible working options are available.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write engaging content for a range of platforms, in line with our “Read, Listen and Watch” strategy
- Demonstrate the life-changing impact of SAT-7 and the value of supporters’ financial giving
- Show how God is at work in the MENA, and mobilise increased prayer for the issues affecting different people groups and MENA Christians
- Inform supporters and the wider public about the context, news, challenges and opportunities for the MENA region and Church
More detail of key responsibilities and tasks is included in the Application Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Canal & River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of over 2000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs in England and Wales. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the nation’s strategic and local blue-green infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways contribute to the health and well-being of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. They also play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and provide valuable habitats and much-needed biodiverse corridors for wildlife.
The Canal and River Trust is committed to growing its fundraised income and has developed ambitious targets for fundraising over the coming years. Currently seeking a Philanthropy Manager. The Philanthropy Manager is an exciting role within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team which will identify, cultivate and maximise relationships with Major Donors and Family Foundations through research, networking, events, proposals, and excellent stewardship. Securing philanthropic income against target to further the work of the Canal & River Trust.
Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience
- Identify, cultivate and develop a portfolio of Major Donor and Family Foundation prospects.
- Meet or exceed fundraising targets each year.
- Develop high quality funding proposals, applications and reports for submission to prospects and donors.
- Support the development of the new Major Donor fundraising programme, taking a proactive approach to networking, and cultivating new cold contacts and prospects.
- Support the development and delivery of the Stewardship and Events programme and other Philanthropy processes.
- Depending on experience, may be involved in developing the US fundraising strategy with the support of the Senior Philanthropy Manager, Head of P&P and Director of Fundraising.
- Displaying the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
- Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.
Experience & Knowledge
- Proven experience of philanthropy fundraising with a track record of initiating new philanthropic relationships.
- Successful track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
- Experience of identifying and cultivating cold prospects.
- Experience of deepening donor relationships and growing philanthropic giving year on year.
- Thorough knowledge of legal, financial and ethical considerations related to fundraising from Major Donors and Family Foundations.
- Experience of developing high quality proposals and stewardship reports for prospects and donors.
- Experience of effectively using a CRM system for fundraising.
- Experience of fundraising in the Heritage or Environment sector is desirable.
Skills & Personal qualities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written presentation abilities and strong attention to detail.
- Strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence at a senior level.
- Motivated by the cause of the Canal & River Trust.
- Ability to understand, interpret and craft complex information into compelling cases for support.
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise multiple tasks, work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
- Positive team player with a professional, solution focused attitude.
- IT literate and numerate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join an award-winning charity and passionate team dedicated to ensuring the country’s most vulnerable young people are defined by their talent and never their circumstances. Our in-school mentoring has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing, achievement and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference.
We are looking for a Volunteer Recruitment Manager with a solid knowledge of Ealing and West London more generally, to focus on recruiting mentors both out in the community and through forming pioneering partnerships with key public and private sector organisations. You will work closely with our Volunteer Recruitment Managers in Hertfordshire and Surrey and provide ongoing support for each and every one of our mentors, establishing a deeply personal service that inspires every volunteer and organisation to feel a hugely valued part of the MCR family and cause.
Key responsibilities:
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Recruit high-quality volunteer mentors to reach the required targets both through engagement in the community and with organisations
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Communicate the charity's purpose and need, developing purposeful relationships with prospective mentors and organisations
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Work with colleagues to deliver on mentor recruitment plans and share best practice
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Working closely with the marketing team manage effective recruitment campaigns
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Manage systems to evaluate and assess effectiveness of strategy and practice
Recruiting volunteer mentors from West London for schools in these areas, applicants with a strong local knowledge will be at a tremendous advantage. Ideally this role would be full time but we will consider part time 3-4 days a week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Strategic Partnership Manager (Charity)
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
DEPARTMENT: Charity Department
JOB BASE: RLSS UK HQ, Worcester, WR5 2JG (opportunity to discuss hybrid working)
REPORTS TO: Head of Charity Communications
SALARY: £32,657.88 (Spine 22)
ROLE OVERVIEW
Are you a creative and confident communicator, with excellent people skills, and a proven record of growing and maintaining partnerships?
We have an opportunity at The Royal Lifesaving Saving UK, the charity that since 1981 has been sharing its expertise in water safety, lifesaving, and lifeguarding to educate everyone to enjoy water safely.
Every single year an average of 312 UK and Irish citizens lose their lives to accidental drowning and we are making excellent strides to address this tragedy, as well as working hard to ensure everyone has the skills and knowledge to enjoy water safely.
This is a new, fantastic opportunity and we are looking for a talented Strategic Partnership Manager to join an incredibly ambitious, passionate, and skillful team.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify, develop and manage new partnerships with youth agencies and organisations to enhance opportunities for education programmes and clubs and grow our community
- Build on and maintain existing strategic partnerships to better enable our work to prevent drowning and help everyone to enjoy water safely
- Lead on partnership strategies and agreements with a view to amplifying messaging of both organisations
- Be integral to the development of a long-term partnership strategy
- Work in partnership with the Commercial Department to leverage strategic relationships with commercial partners
- Oversee and manage our funder pipeline, including overseeing donor prospecting
- Lead our strategy with identified local water safety groups/forums to ensure we effectively support locally managed activity
- Where applicable seek funding and income opportunities from existing partners
- Lead the practical delivery and management of outputs agreed with partners
- Monitor, evaluate and report on relationships and their impact, making recommendations to the Head of Charity Communications and advising the wider Charity Team.
- Develop relationships that elevate and refresh benefits available to our members
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Hold a valid UK driving licence (or have the ability to travel) as occasional travel may be required
- Demonstrate and uphold the society’s values and behavioural standards at all times
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up to date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme
- Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience in working with partners or multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication skills including building and maintaining relationships and influencing decision-makers
- Demonstrable experience of engaging with strategic partners to deliver mutual benefits
- Commitment to giving RLSS UK partners the best experience, demonstrating the impact their support is having on RLSS UK’s mission to prevent drowning and help everyone enjoy water safely
- Ability to deliver tangible outputs
- Proven history of being organised and managing agreements across multiple partners
- Third Sector experience is desirable, but not essential
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
RLSS UK is a national Charity based in the heart of Worcester City, and we offer great staff benefits including -
- Free on-site parking when working at HQ
- Annual Leave based on 23 days + Bank Holidays
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee at HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Bright, modern offices and more!
*Subject to eligibility criteria
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Strategic Partnership Manager for RLSS UK
Closing Date – Tuesday 9th April, 5pm
Interview Date – w/c Monday 15th April 2024, Date TBC
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB TITLE: Diversity and Inclusion in Grocery Senior Project Manager
REPORTING TO: Head of Diversity and Inclusion in Grocery
DEPARTMENT: Fundraising & Communications
The Charity
GroceryAid has been the charity for the grocery industry since 1857. It provides free and confidential welfare support to anyone working in the grocery industry, from the first day of their employment. More than 350 of the most well-known grocery retailers and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands support the charity, enabling us to help more than 44,000 people in the last twelve months alone. The charity raises funds through a highly respected yearly events calendar and the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in Grocery programme.
D&I in Grocery Programme
The programme is delivered and facilitated by GroceryAid, with the support of the Strategy Steering Group and three workstream steering groups, it is a programme truly created for the industry by the industry. With over 90 FMCG partners, it is the largest collaboration of FMCG brands, working towards the common goal to accelerate a truly diverse and inclusive grocery industry. In 2023 the programme provided over 12,562 learning hours across 64 D&I topics. The programme benefits its partners through:
- A 12-month cross-industry mentoring programme which provides equity and opportunity to historically underrepresented communities
- Shared learning resources within The Partner Hub including podcasts, monthly learning labs and cross industry ERG Forums
- D&I in Grocery Live! unites the industry once a year, at the largest D&I event in the grocery sector
- Tracks tangible progress annually through the new D&I in Grocery Maturity Model
- Connects partners on different topics to share and learn from each other to accelerate their journey
Main purpose of the role
As a senior member of the D&I in Grocery team, you will play an integral part in managing partners and supporting them through their D&I journey. Lead on the Mentoring workstream and manage D&I in Grocery’s first ever Maturity Model. The role suits someone with outstanding stakeholder management skills and excellent project management capabilities. The role requires the ability to manage several priorities simultaneously and be flexible in approach to changing responsibilities across workstreams due to the nature of the D&I landscape and fast spaced industry.
Main responsibilities of the role
- Ownership of partner accounts. Building top quality relationships to achieve maximum engagement and support partners with their D&I journey. Ensuring retention year on year
- Lead on the Mentoring workstream with the support of the Mentoring Steering Group
- Lead on the future development of the Maturity Model with the support of the Maturity Model Subgroup and Head of D&I
- Be an advocate of the programme, a supportive team member and champion GroceryAid values
Relationship Management
- Build relationships and manage high profile partner accounts, across three touchpoints a year to support them on their D&I journey. Discussing maturity model results, gaining insight, and ensuring partners are utilising all aspects of the programme and encouraging connections to accelerate change.
- Utilising relationships to create leads for hosting webinars, sharing content, and joining steering groups
- Support the Senior Relationship Manager to deliver three virtual Partner Session events a year
- Achieve revenue targets across retention and acquisition
Mentoring Programme
- Lead on the delivery of the Mentoring workstream and gain feedback for future improvements
- Manage the Mentoring Steering Group, working with them to deliver on the programme’s vision, deliver virtual onboarding events, in person mentee networking events and cohort graduations
- Successfully match over 220+ mentees and 220+ mentors and support candidates on their journey
- Capture the diversity of each year’s cohort and analyse the data for review and to set future key performance indicators (KPIs)
Maturity Model
- Lead on future developments of the model with the Maturity Model subgroup
- With the support of the project co-ordinator manage the model and run analytics as and when needed
- Lead on the yearly completion window cycle to ensure a high completion rate across the partnership, guidance to partners, report delivery and industry score generation
Project Management
- Responsible for end-to-end project and event delivery, on time, in scope, to budget and highlighting risks
- Ownership of project governance with steering / subgroups, through creating agendas, accurate minutes, proposals, and yearly roadmap. Succession planning for Chair and Deputy Chair rotations every two years
- Track and achieve KPI’s across the programme scorecard
- Responsible for ensuring all stakeholders internally and externally are brought on the journey
- Manage platforms and contracted suppliers to deliver to a high standard
- Drive innovation and identify new revenue streams to support the GroceryAid Welfare offer
- Work with marketing team on communication plans to build awareness and Relationship Management team to achieve KPI’s
- Update Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database with key contacts and information, providing regular reports and analysis
- Own administrative tasks
Additional duties
- Supportive team member across the programme, including support at D&I in Grocery Live! event
- When required, attending GroceryAid events, to build relationships and support the Fundraising Team
- Active member of the D&I community, gaining insight and sharing ideas to benefit the programme
Experience and skills
- Proven project management experience on varying workstreams feeding into overall strategy
- Experience of gaining trust and building strong relationships at Director level
- Ability to multi-task, solve problems and analyse data and information
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy whilst working under pressure
- Proficient in using: Microsoft office 365, Zoom, and CRM platforms
- A passion/ personal interest in improving Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and beyond
Behaviors
- Highly motivated self-starter with ambition to make things happen in a consistent and transparent way
- Proactive in approach with a curious mindset to identifying efficient ways of working
- Not afraid to challenge and be brave and bold in approach to drive positive change
- Can work autonomously, and be part of a successful dynamic team
- Additional Information:
- Location: Hybrid working currently Monday and Wednesday in the office with the option to work from home on other days. Office based in Sandhurst, Berkshire and can be used 5 days a week if you prefer.
- Salary: £45,000 depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 34 per week. Core hours Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm. Other hours for the week to be in agreement with your line manager.
- Benefits:
- Annual Leave of 25 days, plus national holidays and three days off given between Christmas to New Year
- Buying and selling of annual leave plus national holidays
- Company sick pay in addition to statutory sick pay
- Excellent pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Option of private health and dental insurance
- Market leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
- Flu vaccinations paid for by GroceryAid
- Free GroceryAid office parking
GroceryAid is proud to deliver the D&I in Grocery Programme which is helping us on our own diversity and inclusion journey. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all walks of life.
To apply please email your CV and covering note for consideration.
Daughters of Charity Services operates as a family of charities across Britain, providing a diverse range of services to various communities in need of support. We are seeking a Group Communications Manager who will support the mission of Daughters of Charity Services through leading our work on communications, advocacy and campaigns as we seek to secure social justice for those in greatest need.
Reporting to the CEO, and working closely with the leadership of our member charities, the Group Communications Manager will lead on communications and campaigns strategies for our national initiatives, and in finding effective ways of supporting both ourselves and our member charities to engage key stakeholders. The Group Communications Manager will seek to shape public awareness of the issues and challenges faced by those we seek to support, ensuring that their voices are heard by those who shape policy. The successful candidate will build awareness of our work and the issues we seek to raise through the creation of engaging impact reports, regular newsletters, the development of campaign materials, and through fostering effective collaboration with a range of organisations sharing our mission.
Prior experience of developing extensive, tailored communications strategies and campaigns is essential. We expect the successful candidate to be an outstanding communicator, and to possess significant experience of building successful, high-impact multi-stakeholder partnerships. Strong skills in managing social media and online content is also required.
We offer: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pa pro rata; pension scheme; Life Assurance; hybrid working and flexible working requests are welcome.
Daughters of Charity Services is dedicated to upholding the Vincentian Charism, and the Christian heritage upon which it is founded. We are proud to employ people of all faiths and none, but it is essential that the post-holder is committed to learning about, acting in accordance with, and further promoting the Vincentian values which underpin all aspects of our work.
To apply for this exciting role, please download an application pack from our website: Daughters of Charity Services (click on the news tab) and return your completed application form to the email address provided by the closing date of: Monday 15 April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 24 April 2024
Appointment subject to satisfactory references & proof of right to work in the UK.
Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Remote, UK
Type: 37.5 hours a week
Experience Level: Minimum 2 years
Salary: 30k - 35k (based on experience)
You will be joining an established charity and one that is expanding and changing dramatically to meet the growing needs of empowering Pharmacists and Pharmacist Associations to improve health and wellbeing across the Commonwealth. Our vision is to reduce health inequalities, aid the reduction of mortality and morbidity and enhance the quality of life.
We look forward to receiving your CV reflecting appropriate experience and a supporting statement of no more than one A4 page, setting out how you meet the person specifications and what attracts you to this role. To apply for this position, please fill out the form below and attach the relevant documents as requested no later than the 1st of April, 2024
Overview of the CPA Charity
The CPA is a registered charity (CIO) and membership body; leading and developing the pharmacy profession to benefit the people of the Commonwealth. This voluntary network of member states encompasses one third of the global population, including many lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). The CPA works towards its core charitable objectives to build strong and diverse collaborations between pharmacists and health networks; develop and improve the quality of Pharmacy Practice; strengthen health systems; improve the safe and effective use of medicines, and promote healthier lifestyles and reduce health inequalities. Its unique position as an accredited organisation of the Commonwealth allows for many advocacy opportunities for the profession.
The CPA is in official relations with the World Health Organisation (WHO), with an approved collaboration plan in place for 2022-2024. Our mission to ‘empower pharmacists to improve health and wellbeing throughout the Commonwealth’ is achieved through our core strategic goals:
1. Develop the Commonwealth pharmacy workforce and build capacity through education and training.
2. Support pharmacists to strengthen healthcare systems and enhance the safe and effective USE of medicines, prevention of disease and promotion of healthier lifestyles, across the Commonwealth.
3. Advocate for improved ACCESS to and QUALITY of medicines and vaccines, embedding pharmacists at all levels of medicines management, across the Commonwealth.
These goals are realised through a variety of mechanisms including:
● Knowledge Transfer
● Provision of resources and tools
● Advocacy and Research
● Partnerships and Collaborations; for innovation and quality improvement
Job Overview:
The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in shaping how we communicate our mission and impact. You'll be responsible for managing CPA's social media channels, ensuring a consistent and engaging presence. You'll develop compelling content, including stories that highlight the real-world impact of our work. Additionally, you'll support various CPA programs by crafting effective communications materials. This position is ideal for candidates with proven social media management experience, graphic design skills and excellent writing and editing abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage and grow CPA's social media accounts, ensuring active and engaging online presence.
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Manage CPA’s website content uploads and updates.
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Curate and publish a quarterly newsletter.
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Collaborate with Program leads to develop program-specific communications strategies.
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Design captivating images, flyers, ebooks, and print assets using platforms like Canva; knowledge of Photoshop is advantageous but not essential.
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Assist in drafting and publishing blog posts, requiring strong writing skills and familiarity with WordPress (training on WordPress backend can be provided).
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Contribute to various CPA programs and work streams through creative and innovative communication approaches.
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Ensure consistent and effective messaging across all communication channels.
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At least 2 years of experience in a communications role.
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Demonstrated proficiency in managing social media platforms.
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Strong design skills, with experience in Canva and/or Photoshop.
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Excellent writing ability and experience in content creation.
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Knowledge of WordPress or willingness to learn.
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Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to work independently.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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Interest in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience. Please include links to or samples of previous work, especially any relevant social media campaigns or design projects.
Additional Information
Standard working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 although flexibility is required in order to ensure core objectives are achieved. The CPA maintains a virtual office, with occasional face-to-face meetings in London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Advantage Mentoring
Advantage Mentoring is a Community Interest Company that creates a unique partnership between two community assets and anchor institutions – The NHS and the charitable arms of professional football clubs; known as Club Community Organisations (CCOs).
Our flagship mental health programme increases access to NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and helps tackle waiting times and reduce Health Inequalities by providing weekly 1-2-1 mentoring support for young people aged 11-21 with mild-moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing support needs.
The programme provides key interventions and assistance for young people to proactively manage their mental wellbeing, re-establish aspirations and a sense of connection.
About the role and its purpose
This role will be responsible for driving awareness of the organisation’s work on a national and local level. This is with the key aims of increasing advocacy, support and engagement in its activities, generating positive media coverage and instilling a sense of pride in the organisation amongst existing and new stakeholders.
Job Purpose
· To position Advantage as ‘the mental health mentoring organisation partnering NHS and CCOs to provide impactful innovative healthcare solutions’
· To build brand affiliation and drive awareness of the organisation’s work on a national and local level.
· To increase advocacy, support and engagement across all organisation activities
· To generate positive media coverage and instil a sense of pride in Advantage amongst all existing and potential stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
· Co-develop a comprehensive communications strategy, with clear objectives, outcomes and resource needs, to drive awareness and growth of the organisation’s work
· Generate national and local media coverage to raise awareness of the organisation’s work amongst key audiences, including sporting, health, NHS and national/local government
· Spotlight our work in in relation to key selected themes throughout the calendar year
· Tell our story by creating regular content promoting our organisation and programme(s), including partner CCO and NHS work, and Advisory Board profiles
· Develop and manage a strategy for the organisation’s social media accounts to increase engagement and follower numbers
· Assist with the creation of publicity materials and upholding partners to our brand guidelines
· Manage, develop and update website
· Oversee all photography, videography and case studies creation
· Provide fundraising and event support with content (internally and externally)
Person Specification The ideal candidate will have the following:
· Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
· Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
· Ability to work in partnership and with flexibility
· Ability to work as a team player, enlisting support from others
· Excellent attention to detail
· Proactive, thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
· Values and respects others, builds relationships, collaborates
· Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility
Skills, Experience & Knowledge
· Able to demonstrate previous examples of successful publicity campaigns delivered for other brands/organisations
· A strong track record of crafting and managing messaging
· Experience of managing the PR and digital functions for an organisation
· Project management experience and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
· Good understanding of the sports/NHS/charity landscape
· Experience managing social media accounts.
· Deep understanding of the importance of effective storytelling to support fundraising/income generation in the charity sector would be an advantage.
Values & Behaviours
· Integrity – being transparent, responsible and trustworthy
Behaving in an honest and ethical manner, serving the community to the best of our ability
· Inclusive - recognising and respecting everyone’s value
Providing an accessible and welcoming environment
· Continuously improve - striving for excellence driving development through learning
Maximising opportunities to fulfil potential and be prepared to take risks
· Collaboration - working together internally and externally
Recognising the benefits of a multi-organisational approach to our community and workforce
· Inspiring - creating a culture where people prosper
Providing a safe and enjoyable environment supporting goals and aspirations
Advantage Mentoring CIC positively encourages applications from suitable qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As we head towards our ten-year anniversary in 2026, we are looking for a talented Communications and Campaigns Manager to amplify and promote our mission across the world!
As a key member of a small and busy team, the job-holder will manage and oversee all aspects of HQ communications including developing and managing day-to-day online communication via social media channels, creative ideation and management of communications projects (including work with corporate partners), proactively managing media relations, overseeing all external-facing content such as our website and annual Global Review, and supporting our programme of UK-based events. The job-holder will lead our annual flagship #ThisLittleGirlisMe social media campaign, building on the success of the campaign in previous years, and support our country teams to optimise the global visibility of the charity. Our ten-year anniversary in 2026 provides an exciting opportunity to amplify both our achievements and future strategy, and this role will play a central part in creatively ideating and planning for this.
We are looking for someone with significant experience working in a wide-ranging communications role, who can work effectively independently as part of a small team and brings a creative and agile approach to working in a non-profit environment. There is significant flexibility and autonomy in the role, with the opportunity to help shape how this team operates, and the potential for impact is significant. We’re excited to see what you might be able to bring to the team!
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Essential
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Five+ years of experience in a communications role, ideally (but not necessarily) in a non-profit and/or international organisation
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Extensive experience of managing external communications, including social media, web presence, and press
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Proven experience of taking campaigns from ideation to delivery, with measurable success
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Comfortable working independently within a small team
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Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders, including motivating and mobilising volunteers
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A proactive and creative approach to communication challenges, especially where resources are limited
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Passionate about the aims and values of Inspiring Girls International
Desirable
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Knowledge of Canva and Squarespace
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A working understanding of Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects and/or DaVinci Resolve
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Experience in managing freelancers, specifically briefing video editors
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Experience working with corporate partners
Please submit your CV and covering letter (max. 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience fit with the role.
Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 15th April
We embrace and celebrate diversity within the team and encourage people of every race, orientation, age, gender, sex, religion, origin, and ability to apply if they feel their skills meet the job description.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the U.K.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
REDRESS is recruiting a Communications Assistant to support on a range of communications activities. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an international human rights organisation. We are seeking applications from individuals with an interest in the issues that we work on, excellent organisational skills and strong writing skills.
REDRESS has a diverse team from different backgrounds and with different experiences. Under our Equality Policy, we welcome applications from people of colour, LGBTQI+ people, and disabled people, who are currently under-represented. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified. We are also trying to recruit globally where UK immigration law permits it.
Who we are
REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that pursues legal claims on behalf of survivors of torture in the UK and around the world to obtain justice and reparation for violations against their human rights. We represent survivors to access justice through human rights cases against governments, civil cases against individuals, instances when we call for human rights sanctions and advocate for law enforcement bodies to prosecute perpetrators under the principle of universal jurisdiction.
Our approach is strategic, so that as well as representing an individual we target the policy reasons that enabled the torture to take place, by building a campaign that uses advocacy, community engagement and communications to influence change.
Our 2025 Strategy identifies torture related to dissent and discriminatory torture as our two thematic priorities. We also support the anti-torture movement through our solidarity programme.
REDRESS has undertaken a process of growth and modernisation over the last few years. You can find information about the organisation in the latest Trustees Annual Report.
Position Profile
The main responsibilities of the role are:
- Writing, editing and proof-reading content for REDRESS publications and other communications materials, such as press releases, newsletters, marketing materials.
- Helping manage our social media platforms and website by planning, creating and scheduling engaging content, including graphics and videos, and SEO content.
- Maintaining, and growing our GDPR compliant stakeholder lists.
- Manage engagement and regular communications with our supporters and donors.
- Supporting the planning and delivery of in-person and online events.
- Monitoring relevant data to meet deadlines and support with the preparation of performance reports.
- Assist with the management of the pipeline of REDRESS publications.
- Use an InDesign template to design some short publications.
- Research and draft proposals in line with organisational requirements, working collaboratively with relevant staff.
- Support the administrative work of REDRESS in other ways.
The position is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be required from time to time by REDRESS.
Person Specification
This is an entry level position, and so we will consider candidates at the beginning of their career, with some relevant experience.
Essential Competencies
The successful candidate will need to have the following essential competencies:
- A relevant university degree or diploma or equivalent experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience drafting content and adapting style for different audiences.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software, particularly Excel, with experience or aptitude of using contacts databases and other computerised forms of systems management.
Desirable Competencies
A strong candidate will also have other desirable competencies:
- Relevant experience such as internships, volunteer roles, educational work placements, or work experience, preferably within a charity environment.
- Experience of working with a web Content Management System, e.g. WordPress.
- Experience of using analytics tools such as Google analytics to monitor, interpret and improve digital performance.
- Knowledge of SEO techniques and best practice.
- Fluency in a language other than English, in particular French, Arabic or Spanish.
Personal Attributes
To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes:
- Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small and energetic team with a wide range of personalities.
- Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task, show initiative, solve problems, and take a hands-on role when necessary.
- Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.
- Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work.
- Able to work with victims of human rights abuse with a range of specific needs.
Terms
Reporting. The position is part of the Communications team and will report to the Head of Communications.
Hours. This is a full-time position at 35 hours a week. Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time.
Location. The position is based at the REDRESS office in London.
Flexible Working. REDRESS is an “in-person” organisation and we value team work, but we have a flexible working policy which allows for working from home. Staff are currently required to be in the office at least two days a week.
Salary. REDRESS has fixed salary scales, with annual cost of living increases, and the
possibility of step increases with strong performance. This is an entry level ‘assistant’
position, and the salary is £31,681 (A1 on our salary scales). There are annual cost-of-living
increases, and the possibility of a step increase with strong performance.
Duration. The contract is for an initial term of 6 months for maternity cover but is likely to be extended if funds are available.
Start date. The position would start end of April/early May.
Probation. There is a six-month probationary period (if the contract is extended).
Pension. REDRESS offers a pension contribution of 10% of the salary.
Holiday. There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office
Is also closed between Christmas and New Year.
Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor a UK immigration process for this role.
Interview process. We expect to do two rounds of interviews. We may ask candidates to make a short presentation as part of the process but will provide information on that nearer the time.
- First round Interviews will take place on 12 April 2024 and will be on-line.
- Final round interviews will take place on 19 April 2024 and will be in-person at our office in London.
How to Apply
Please upload to our recruitment portal a single PDF file with:
- A cover letter of no more than one page explaining (a) why you would like to work for REDRESS, (b) how you fulfil the personal specification for the role, and (c) how you will contribute to the diversity of REDRESS.
- Your CV or resume.
Please also complete the anonymous Diversity Monitoring Form. We use the information from the form to tell us about the diversity of the applicant pool for each of the positions that we advertise. We keep the conclusions of the analysis for our records, and the underlying data is destroyed three months after the recruitment closes.
Deadline: 1 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dear Applicant,
Launched in 2004, Crisis Action is a pioneering organisation that works behind the scenes to enable civil society to respond more effectively to violent conflict. Crisis Action’s unique model and record of impact earned the organisation the 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions and the 2013 Skoll Foundation Award for Social Entrepreneurship.
We work through innovative campaigns that shift power towards populations at risk and spur collaborations to ensure the safety and rights of affected people in line with international human rights and humanitarian law. We strive to empower those we work with and provide platforms to those with direct experience of conflicts to tell their stories and speak truth to power. You can watch this video for an insight into our model and find out more about our work from our recent annual reports.
We are international, independent, and not-for-profit, with a diverse global team of about 50 people strategically located in Addis Ababa, Beirut, Johannesburg, London, Nairobi, New York, Paris, and Washington DC. Crisis Action’s Board is composed of respected leaders and sector experts from across the humanitarian, human rights, policy, and business spheres.
We are looking for an exceptional, strategic, and dynamic Communications Director to help drive forward and enhance the impact and effectiveness of our work.
If you’re hungry for a challenge, are creative and passionate about driving change, and experienced in influencing the world’s most powerful people to uphold rights and protect civilian lives, we look forward to receiving your application.
Nicola Reindorp
Chief Executive Officer
Overview of the Role
As Communications Director, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Crisis Action’s unique model of campaigning by driving maximum innovation and impact in our campaigns; communicating Crisis Action’s story in new and compelling ways to our diverse network of partners and donors; and by building allies and creative coalitions globally. We are looking for an exceptional changemaker who is an all-in-one storyteller, strategic communicator, newshound, and mentor, with the ability to ensure maximum innovation and impact in our campaigns and communications for the protection of civilians from conflict.
This is not a typical Communications Director role. We do not want our profile raised: in fact, while keeping us entirely behind the scenes, you will help our campaign teams and partners develop and deliver ever-more creative, strategic, and digitally aware campaigns that can achieve cut-through in a dramatically changing geopolitical landscape.
Our new Communications Director will be a seasoned communications professional with a strong understanding of the media landscape, but also an experienced changemaker with the soul and energy of an activist. You understand how change occurs and have a demonstrable passion and track record for making it happen. You seek and drive excellence but are also unafraid to embrace experimentation and failure. Your knowledge and experience of using a broad range of approaches for influencing decision makers, strong news sense, political instincts, and knowledge of different media markets, including – ideally – established relationships in key outlets and platforms - will be critical in shaping our work and fulfilling our mission to protect civilians affected by conflict.
Reporting to Crisis Action’s Director for Emergency Response, Learning and Innovation, you will lead and support our small but powerful Communications team. While this is a senior, strategic role, this position also requires hands-on implementation. You will have the ability to deliver work through your own team, as well as a complex ecosystem of colleagues, partners, and allies from all over the globe, including many of the world’s largest and most high-profile humanitarian and human rights groups. Therefore, the ability to work with and motivate others across teams, organisations, and time zones will be crucial.
We are looking for an outcome-focused individual who enjoys working in small, flexible teams, leading with rigour, initiative, and a high degree of professionalism. You will be comfortable in a fast-paced but fun and highly supportive environment that is laser-focused on impact. You will need to hit the ground running and be ready to engage with your new colleagues and partners to harness their resources and ambition to deliver effective campaigns.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop and implement innovative and impactful campaigns to protect civilians and prevent conflict
A core part of your responsibilities will be working with the Communications team and colleagues from our other offices to lead, strategize, or contribute to the global campaigns that Crisis Action coordinates. Your success will depend on your ability to build and nurture trusted relationships with our partners and allies from across sectors; and the agility to catalyse and leverage the collective power of our coalitions to generate impact. This will require you to:
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Lead and support teams in devising smart and savvy media and communications strategies for campaigns
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Boost organizational creativity and impact by implementing bold and ambitious ideas, and actively scanning for new and creative campaign tactics, tools, and partnerships
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Ensure Crisis Action has strong relationships with key journalists across different markets and develop and nurture creative partnerships with organisations and individuals from across the world of media, advertising, tech, film, and more
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Working closely with our different offices, build and strengthen a diverse and innovative communications network by proactively engaging current and new partners and bringing on board creative allies
2. Crisis Action’s chief storyteller and a global communicator for change
You will be responsible for developing a wide array of internal and external communications products for our partners and network. As a creative engine for the organisation, you will drive innovation in how we work with traditional and new media, develop creative partnerships, and help tell the stories of our campaigns and the organisation in compelling and impactful ways. You will measure success, capture learnings, mentor colleagues through training, and communicate our behind-the-scenes work to various stakeholders in a way that enhances Crisis Action’s reputation with partners and donors. This will require you to:
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Ensure timely and impactful communications to key stakeholders such as partners, donors, and board members, including overseeing the coordination, drafting, and editing of the content
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Working in close collaboration with the fundraising team, coordinate and oversee the vision, design, production, and dissemination of Crisis Action’s annual report
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Enhance our ways of storytelling to diverse audiences by developing bespoke content on Crisis Action and its campaigns, and training our teams on it
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Maintain oversight of Crisis Action’s website to ensure it is fit for purpose and updated with the latest campaign and organisational information at all times
3. Contribute to the strategic growth, leadership, and impact of Crisis Action
You will be responsible for consolidating and expanding Crisis Action’s relationships and reputation with our communications and media partners, and civil society network, and for developing and implementing the Communications strategy that aligns with Crisis Action’s overall organisational strategy. As a member of Crisis Action’s Directors Group, you will also play a leadership role on organisational strategy and decision-making, oversight of team performance and well-being. This will require you to:
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Supervise and mentor the communications team, and any consultants or volunteers that may work with the team or on Crisis Action campaigns
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Develop and implement a Communications strategy for Crisis Action that enables our campaign teams to deliver real change for civilians in conflict, and helps Crisis Action communicate with diverse stakeholders more effectively
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Strengthen our systems and enhance learning across teams by aassessing campaign needs periodically, and developing and delivering appropriate trainings
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Work in close collaboration with Office Directors, and support the Senior Management Team on key aspects of organisational leadership including strategy, team management, recruitment, resource allocation, budgets, and fundraising
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential skills and experience:
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Commitment to Crisis Action’s mandate and values
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10+ years of professional experience in relevant fields and knowledge of the international NGO sector
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Expertise in media and communications; including knowing when and how to engage the media, a deep understanding of different targets and audiences, crafting communication strategies and media stories to effect change, producing high-quality communication materials, and working across platforms, including mainstream, social, and new age media
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Excellent political mind, with an understanding of the levers, tactics and processes that shift power and drive change
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Excellent instincts in leading and organizing for change, with a broad range of established relationships and industry networks in the media, communications, or private sector
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Impeccable interpersonal, writing, and editing skills, with fluency in written and spoken English
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Skilled at stakeholder management, with an entrepreneurial attitude and a talent for building trust and relationships quickly
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High levels of ambition, determination, and focus, with a hunger for collective outcomes rather than personal limelight
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Self-aware, emotionally intelligent, and a strong team player with demonstrated ability to work as a member of a small and diverse team, and empower them to deliver their best
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A multi-tasker, with excellent administrative, project management and information technology skill
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Awareness and commitment to preserve your own well-being and resilience to manage the pressures of working in a fast-paced environment
The following would be desirable:
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Fluency in languages other than English – written and spoken
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Social media/digital campaigning experience including content commissioning and dissemination strategies
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Experience of coalition campaigning, working with the corporate sector, social movements, or faith-based organisations to drive social change
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Knowledge of and familiarity with conflict issues or conflict resolution, international human rights and humanitarian laws, understanding of foreign policy, and the workings of key international and regional institutions (e.g. United Nations, African Union, ASEAN, European Union etc.)
Terms and conditions
Starting date: June 2024
Contract: Permanent, full time
Reports to: Director of Emergency Response, Learning and Innovation
Location: Nairobi, London, or Johannesburg
Salary: Nairobi and Johannesburg: US$90,000 per annum , London: UK£80,000 per annum
Travel: As required (up to 20%)
Benefits: Excellent benefits package including health cover and pension; 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 3 years; 3 months paid sabbatical after 5 years of service; and a family friendly work environment.
Well-being considerations: Flexible work arrangements with a policy of a minimum of 2 days in the office and 3 days work from home, plus an additional day off every month for your mental health and well-being.
Right to work: You must have the right to work in any of our preferred locations.
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Commitment
Crisis Action values and nurtures an inclusive culture that sees the diversity of its board, staff, partners, and all we work with as a strength and source of innovation and creativity. We welcome applications from anyone no matter your background, gender identity and expression, nationality, language, ethnicity, colour, caste, race, sexual orientation, ability, religion or belief, age, marriage, civil partnership, or parental status. Equality among all is a driving force in our work and a feature of our recruitment. We strive to ensure that all employment decisions are made entirely on merit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our team as a Communications Officer and be at the heart of sharing inspiring stories from our incredible fundraisers. This role is pivotal in communicating the remarkable efforts of MND Association fundraisers, donors, partners, and supporters, and the impact they have on our work.
Within this role you will inform, inspire, and engage diverse audiences through compelling communications that showcase the profound impact of our community's dedication.
Collaboration is key! You will build strong partnerships across our Fundraising team, ensuring seamless information flow for targeted communications and identify innovative opportunities to spotlight our fundraisers across various media platforms.
You will equip our spokespeople within the Fundraising team with the tools and training needed to champion our cause in the media. From major fundraising events like the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and London Marathon, to partner and/or VIP gatherings, you'll provide end-to-end communications support including the creation and delivery of comms plans, utilising multiple channels.
And that's not all. You'll liaise with the press and media, cultivating relationships to amplify our fundraising stories both reactively and proactively.
Utilising your creativity, you will produce engaging written content for a variety of audiences and make use of audio and video platforms to share our messages further.
Plus, you'll collaborate closely with our Marketing team to identify and maximise opportunities to promote our core messages and plans around our fundraising activities at relevant Association-led and partner events.
Hybrid Working Expectations: No minimum requirement for weekly office attendance. However, flexibility to attend in-person meetings is essential.
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
What are we looking for?
A creative and innovative individual with experience of working in communications, public relations, or media.
You will need excellent communication skills and the confidence to interact and influence at all levels both internally and externally.
You will need to work effectively while managing conflicting priorities. Experience of developing relationships and working collaboratively is essential.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include:
- Cycle to work
- Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience of working in communications, public relations, or media.
- Excellent communication skills (including your experience of writing copy/ producing content).
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Creative United is one of the UK's leading social enterprises working across the arts and creative industries. Based at Somerset House in Central London, we deliver a wide range of publicly funded programmes focused on increasing access and inclusion in the arts. Our experienced team is committed to supporting artists, musicians and creative entrepreneurs of all kinds with the skills and confidence to develop and grow their social and economic impact, helping to maximise their contribution to the strength and diversity of the UK's creative economy.
We are looking to recruit a talented and self-motivated Senior Business Development Manager to join us in early June 2024 on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Development, this role is essential to driving forward the implementation of Creative United’s business development plans across multiple programme and project strands. Key responsibilities include the planning and delivery of business development activities that build on our existing service offer, responding to the needs of the creative communities that we serve, whether on a local, regional or national basis.
This is a hybrid-working role that involves spending a minimum of 2 days per week at our offices in London. You will have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships through a combination of face to face, telephone and written communications. You will be comfortable working with minimal supervision to plan and coordinate activities that involve the buy-in of other staff and partner organisations. You will be able to inspire and motivate other people to work with you to achieve our shared goals and priorities through effective planning, implementation and evaluation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Events and Communications Officer
Job Title: Events and Communications Officer
Responsible to: CEO
Location: Remote, with requirement for in-person attendance at some meetings and events during the year (travel expenses covered)
Hours: 14 hours per week across a minimum of 2 days per week (flexible days, to be agreed with successful candidate) with occasional out of hours working required (e.g. our annual summer residential camp and twice-yearly family weekend events, with TOIL for out of hours working)
Salary: £23,500 per year pro rata, 2 days/week (£9,400 actual)
Term: 12-month fixed term contract with potential to continue in role as funding allows
Annual leave and benefits: 33 days leave pro rata (13.2 days actual). Employer pension scheme with matched contributions of 5%
Closing Date: 15th April
ABOUT USHER KIDS UK
At Usher Kids UK, we’re devoted to empowering children, young people and their families living with Usher syndrome - a rare cause of progressive deafblindness.
From the point of diagnosis onwards we provide information, support and resources tailored to the specific and unique challenges of the condition. We create opportunities for families to connect at virtual and in-person events, helping them build friendships, skills and confidence for the journey ahead.
Our services are already changing the experiences and outcomes of the next generation: "Our daughter came back from Usher Kids UK summer camp absolutely buzzing - she was confident, proud and talked with excitement about how she is unique." Working at Usher Kids UK, you could help to ensure that every family living with Usher syndrome has access to this life-changing impact.
WORKING AT USHER KIDS UK
Our charity provides vital support to the Usher community. In recent years, demand has grown for our services so this year we are very excited to be growing our staff team. The new Events and Communications Officer will work alongside our CEO, playing a vital role in ensuring the success of our events and engaging with our families and collaborators.
The role will be varied and offers the chance to be an important part of our small and friendly team. We recognise the value that each person brings to our charity, encouraging innovation and development, and we support each other to provide the very best services for our community.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Events:
As Events and Communications Officer, a significant part of your role will be assisting in the design and delivery of our virtual and in-person events. These include:
o Regular (monthly) virtual events
o Twice-yearly family in-person events (usually a Saturday in April and in September or October)
o Annual residential camp for 11-25yr olds ( a 5-night residential held in July or August)
Some of the aspects you will lead on include:
o Communicating with our community and other stakeholders, such as venues and volunteers, pre- and post-event.
o Creating promotional and other event materials.
o Registration and organisation of the people involved in the event.
o Coordinating logistics before, during and after events.
Having worked so hard making sure that the event runs successfully, you will of course also be a vital part of the team helping to deliver the in-person events, which is an absolute joy!
Communications
You will assist in the design and delivery of our communications strategy. This will include:
o Determining how best to communicate with our families, including the children and young people, to ensure that we provide the support and services they need.
o Determining how best to communicate with our collaborators, including other organisations, funders and professionals in the sector, in order to continue and improve our offer.
o Managing the day-to-day delivery of our social media, emails, website, promotional materials and media archives.
o Keeping our CRM updated and proactively communicating with our stakeholders.
o Supporting our Governance Team with scheduling and meeting arrangements.
o Monitoring the impact of our events and engagement, using insight gained to identify unmet needs, and work as a team to create a plan to address these needs.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential:
o Computer literate and confident using MS Office software.
o An excellent knowledge of different social media platforms and the types of content required to drive engagement.
o Experience of website/CMS systems.
o Understanding of printed promotional material.
o Good standard of written English and Maths (GCSE grade 5 or above).
o Good understanding and/or experience of implementing communication strategies appropriate for different audiences.
o Experience of design and delivery of virtual and in-person events.
o Experience of working with children, young people and families.
o Understanding of, and commitment to, the objectives of Usher Kids UK.
o Strong organisational and time-management abilities, adept at prioritisation and multitasking.
o Attention to detail with a proactive approach to achieving and maintaining high standards.
o Drive, determination and self-motivation, with a positive attitude towards work.
o Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable in team settings and independent working.
o Ability to deliver out-of-hours work to accommodate Usher Kids UK events or travel in the UK and internationally.
Desirable:
o Experience of the charity sector.
o Knowledge of engagement and impact measurement and evaluation.
o Knowledge of safeguarding processes and systems.
Please upload the following to Charity Jobs by 15th April 2024:
o An up-to-date CV
o A covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining why you think you are the right candidate for this role. Please ensure you provide evidence and examples which demonstrate how your skills meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
We are actively recruiting for this role, so will be scheduling meetings and interviews as applications are submitted. Recruitment may end early should the right person be found prior to the closing date, so we encourage anyone interested not to wait before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a communications expert with a passion for policy?
Policy that will power the future agenda for women's centres across England and Wales? If this speaks to you, then this is one of the most positive and impactful contributions you could be making right now as our brand-new Policy and Communications Lead.
Salary: £38,500 FTE
Location: Greater Manchester, hybrid with base at Stockport Women’s Centre (1 day per week)
Hours: Full time, 4 days and job share considered
Contract: Fixed term until 30/12/2025
Benefits: 28 days holiday + bank, 5% employer pension contribution
About the charity
You'll work as part of a unique collaboration between Stockport Women's Centre, Salford Foundation and Partners of Prisoners, who are all third sector organisations working across Greater Manchester and members of the Effective Women's Centre (EWC) project. Through cutting-edge and gold standard evaluation methods, the project is furthering the case for women's centres as a viable alternative to custody for women.
Project goal: Women, wherever they are in England and Wales, experience sufficiently funded, holistic, person-centred, gender and trauma-responsive services, meaning women's needs and strengths are recognised, evidenced and met. Their voices are listened to. They have agency to transform the systems which impact them to create better lives for themselves and society as a whole.
This is incredibly important work that will change the lives of women experiencing complex trauma and multiple layers of disadvantage.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Policy and External Communications Lead to help increase influence and impact. The role is a blend of policy, communications and campaigns work and requires nuanced and high-level of engagement skills, working with varied audiences, networks and platforms.
To apply, we'd love to see how your skills and experience connect and translate to the needs of the role:
- Identify and cultivate parliamentary and ministerial contacts, connecting with local politicians and council leaders.
- Draft impactful policy positions, briefings, and internal and external reports, ensuring they are informed by women's voices.
- Develop a communications plan as part of an influencing strategy, agreeing key messages supported by research and data.
- Lead on developing public campaigns, tailoring key messages for a variety of engagement and communications platforms (including PR and social media).
- Work closely with EWC data leads to understand outcomes and impact emerging from the Women's Risk and Needs Assessment (WRNA).
About you
You'll need significant policy and communications experience from a relevant or comparable role, ideally working within the women's space (although open to hearing how skills can transfer from other policy/campaigns work).
You'll come with experience of supporting organisations to influence national and local policy making, proactively engaging with decision-makers around parliamentary enquiries and questions, bills, debates, and government consultations.
You're able to create meaningful and impactful communications and campaigns that are women and data led.
You're emotionally intelligent and aligned with the EWC's values, ambitions and agenda for change, with an understanding of the challenges facing women in the criminal justice system and beyond.
If you are as excited by the possibilities as we are, please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People.
Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 10th April
Interviews: w/c 22nd April, date to be confirmed
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.