Contract Communications, PR Jobs in Europe

Together for Mental Wellbeing are delighted to be recruiting a Lived Experience Consultant and Trainer, a brand-new and exciting position for the organisation. 

This role is an incredibly important position as it will enable the organisation to work towards achieving our Service User Leadership ambitions.  Service User Leadership is the core ethos that underpins the culture and practice of all aspects of the organisation, and to us it means that we truly value and champion the voice of those experiencing mental distress, ensuring that individuals feel empowered through having choice and control.  Together proudly adopts this approach and has demonstrated a commitment to this throughout the history of delivering mental health support. 

This new role will form part of The Service User Leadership Team, one of our core Central Support Teams, and will report into the Head of Service User Leadership. 

The primary focus of this role is to provide bespoke consultancy and training packages to external partners, in both service user leadership and peer support, that will drive forward positive change across mental health and social care in these areas.

Through engaging in networking opportunities, alongside the Head of Service User Leadership, this role will lead on building relationships with key partners, increasing opportunities to collaborate, whilst strengthening our profile, reputation, and brand.  We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual, who has their own lived experience of mental distress, demonstrable experience in effective stakeholder engagement and working towards targets, in addition to designing, and delivering training packages.  The ideal candidate will also possess extensive expert knowledge in relation to peer support and service user leadership.   

This position is 3 days per week (22.5 hours) and is fixed term for 2 years from the commencement of employment.  The role is home based with the expectation of travel when required to attend engagement and networking events, deliver training to external partners or for attendance at meetings in Head Office.  The role will may also include occasional travel to our Together services when required.  All travel expenses will be paid.

Please see attached the job description and person specification.  If you are interested in applying for the position, please do ensure to thoroughly read the job description and person specification, as only candidates who are explicit in how they meet the criteria for the position will be shortlisted for interview. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview.   

Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th July 2024.

To apply for the role please do so directly via the Together wesbite.

As a Marketing and Communications Officer, you'll leverage your creativity and proficiency in copywriting and editing across a variety of digital platforms. Your mission will be to enhance our brand's digital presence and convey our social purpose, with a focus on our brand-new website and multiple newsletters. With a keen eye for detail, you'll also create high-quality insight reports that demonstrate our impact and identify areas for improvement. 

Your role extends to supporting PR tasks and collaborating with the Insights Team to maintain high data quality, to enhance newsletter targeting and distribution.

You'll report directly to the Digital Marketing Manager and collaborate closely with the Digital Content Officer, ensuring that the right content reaches the right audiences and our digital channels achieve optimal engagement and growth.

About you

You are a creative and analytical Marketing and Communications Officer, skilled at using digital marketing to build brand engagement and grow audience reach.

You have experience curating engaging content for websites and newsletters and developing and implementing digital marketing campaigns in collaboration with others.

Your understanding of user journeys and SEO will ensure that Youth Music’s new website is impactful, current and audience focused. Tasked with supporting projects from concept to completion, your organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines will be critical to your success.

You also excel in liaising with agencies and partners, and your analytical skills enable you to create reports and use data to inform marketing plans.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a regular flow of engaging content for our websites and newsletters, ensuring consistency and audience engagement.
• Write copy for the website, newsletters, and occasionally for social media. Ensure all copy is engaging, informative, and tailored to the intended audience.
• Regularly update and maintain the company website. Liaise with internal partners to ensure all content is current and relevant.
• Support the development and implementation of digital marketing campaigns in collaboration with the Digital Content Officer (DCO) and the Digital Marketing Manager (DMM).
• Coordinate closely with website, content, and Google Ads Grant agencies to ensure seamless alignment with Youth Music’s digital marketing strategy.
• Work with the DMM and DCO to create detailed monthly and ad-hoc reports. Analyse data to gauge the effectiveness of marketing plans and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement SEO strategies to improve the visibility and ranking of the company’s website. Stay updated with SEO best practices and adjust website content accordingly.
• Provide support to the Head of Marketing and Communications with PR tasks.
• Collaborate with the Insights team to interpret data collected from marketing campaigns, the grants programme and audience research. And optimise our use of databases, ensuring the highest quality of data is maintained on Mailchimp for more effective newsletter targeting and distribution.

General

• Carrying out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
• This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.

Person specification

Essential

•  At least one year’s continuous experience working in a similar role.
• Experience writing and editing compelling and accessible copy for various platforms such as websites, newsletters and social media.
• Knowledge of SEO strategies and best practices to improve website visibility and ranking.
• Proficiency in updating and maintaining website content to ensure it remains current and relevant.
• An understanding of the principles of data protection.
• Experience using data and insights to inform digital marketing plans.
• Skills in database management, particularly in using databases like Mailchimp for targeted marketing efforts.
• Proven creative thinker, with ability to generate new, forward-thinking, and relevant ideas
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with agencies, internal partners, and team members.
• Knowledge of and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equality and accessibility.

Desirable

• Experience in a charity, agency, youth or music organisation.
• Experience overseeing a Google Ad Grant account.
• Experience using Drupal.
• Understanding of the music education and / or music industries landscape.
• Passion for music and interest in its benefits for individuals and society.

Archivist - Library of the Religious Society of Friends

Salary: £40,261 per annum

Contract: Full time; two-year fixed term

Hours: 35 hours per week; hours can be worked flexibly

Location: Based at Friends House, London, NW1. London-based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.

We are looking for an Archivist to play a key role in developing and managing our collections.

The Archivist will be responsible for all aspects of archives management, including accessioning, cataloguing, collections care, and digital preservation. You will survey backlogs of archives awaiting appraisal and cataloguing and support forward-planning to address legacy collections management issues. You will also provide support for records management and data protection when required.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with a recognised qualification in archives and records management. You will be enthusiastic and creative, with good communication skills and a positive approach to embedding best practice. You will also be comfortable both collaborating with a wider team and working on your own initiative. You will be able to take a holistic approach, analysing the collections at scale while also demonstrating close attention to detail.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact and to help shape the archives and records management of a national charity with a rich history.

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For further details and to apply, please go to our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 1 July 2024

Interviews: Held at Friends House, London, on Thursday 11 July 2024

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all of its staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all of its employment practices.

Role: Change & Communications Lead

Salary/rate: £37,000 - £43,000

Working arrangements: Remote working

Location: Remote

Employment type: 12 month FTC

Working hours: 35 per week

CLOSING DATE: Monday 17^th at 10.00am

Short description of role:

This well known organisation is going through transformative period, to create a leaner structure, enhance volunteer experiences, and amplify community impact. They are dedicated to supporting their volunteers and fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

The Change & Communications Lead will be instrumental in guiding their volunteers through this transformative period. This role involves crafting and executing comprehensive communication strategies, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless change management process. The ideal candidate will possess strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and strong project management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop inspiring communication strategies that foster a strong community
• Design a detailed communications plan
• Create engaging content including newsletters, emails, presentations, videos, and intranet updates
• Ensure clear and consistent messaging across all channels
• Support change management with clear, concise, and timely communication
• Assess the impact of changes and develop plans to address resistance and encourage acceptance

Experience:

• Proven experience in change management, organisational development, or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience in developing and executing communications plans across various channels.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience working with volunteers at a regional or local level (Desirable)

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to [email protected].

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About Affinity Trust

At Affinity Trust, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. With over 30 years of dedicated service, we champion inclusivity, support independence, and create opportunities for the people we support, enabling them to live their lives in their way.

Position: Integrated Care Systems Lead

Contract: Two-year, fixed term basis. Applications for full or part-time are welcome

Salary: £60,000 (pro-rata if working part-time)

Location: Home-based role

Flexible, with a requirement to travel across our operational areas in the UK.

The Role

As our Integrated Care Systems Lead, you will play a pivotal role in steering Affinity Trust's engagement with Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) across the UK. Your primary focus will be building robust relationships with ICSs, aligning our services with their strategic ambitions, and securing new social care contracts. This role is critical in ensuring Affinity Trust is positioned as a partner of choice within the evolving health and social care landscape, providing innovative and person-centred services to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Make a tangible difference in the lives of people we support.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
• Competitive Salary and benefits package, including a focus on work-life balance.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse team that values every individual’s contribution.

How to Apply

We're excited to hear from experienced professionals who are passionate about shaping the commissioning landscape for health and social care. Please share your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're a perfect match for the role and why you would like to be a member of the Affinity Trust team.

Application Deadline: 01 July 2024

Affinity Trust is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an equal future for disabled people.

Are you an experienced employment adviser?

Who has provided employment support to a diverse caseload of customers?

Have you delivered employability training?

And enabled customers to gain meaningful employment, training or volunteering outcomes?

Do you have outreach experience, promoting services to harder to reach groups?

Fixed term for 6 months  – 35 hours per week

The role will be based at Scope's Cardiff office (CF11 9AU)but travel will be expected in Cardiff and the surrounding areas.

We are offering a hybrid model of delivery so working from home for part of your week is also available.

A copy of the job description and advert is available in Welsh on request.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a full-time adviser to join our Working on Wellbeing Employment team. You will empower our customers to find volunteering, education, training, or work. This could be in group training, either in person or online or in one-to-one sessions.

You will also market our services to potential referral partners and employers.

Travel to meet with our customers or stakeholders across your local area is part of this role. This area includes Cardiff, Merthyr, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. You may travel outside of these areas to work with Working on Wellbeing’s wider teams.

Working on Wellbeing is funded by the Welsh Government.

About You

• You will have experience of advising customers with their journey towards employment.
• You will show that you are passionate about improving disabled people's lives.
• Have excellent diary and time management skills. Through this you will be able to be effective in the management of a caseload.
• Be dynamic, results-focussed, and comfortable working to targets.
• Have a track record of achieving outcomes online and in face-to-face meetings.
• You will have the confidence to deliver sessions to our customers. This will be both in groups and one-to-one.You will be comfortable in both an online and in a face-to-face environment.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to provide advice in a meaningful, appropriate, and supportive manner.
• You will be flexible and willing to provide support across our services if required.
• Being a fluent Welsh speaker is desirable.
• A qualification in Information Advice and Guidance is desirable.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.  

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect, and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.

Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place and an appointment be made before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

About Resource Futures

Our vision is to create a sustainable world. We work collaboratively with governments, businesses and the third sector to help speed up the transition to a circular economy and manage resources and waste in a more sustainable way.

We are non-profit-distributing and have a close-knit team of 50+ trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi-disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world.

We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee-owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of a creating a sustainable world. We are motivated by the impact of our work and how it feeds into wider issues of climate justice and circular economy. Our work is far-ranging from supporting businesses to advising governments and delivering the evidence to support global change. Read more about our company and how we go beyond for our people, to help them grow and thrive.

The opportunity

CAG networks empower community groups to act towards a more sustainable future, focussing primarily on the areas of reuse, repair, waste reduction, sharing, surplus food, composting and wider biodiversity and sustainability. In 2023/4 CAG Devon expanded its geographic focus, becoming county-wide, and widening its topical focus. You will be coordinating the delivery of the new Community Action Groups (CAG) project in East Devon (see our parent project website, CAG Devon).

A CAG network provides community groups with the tools and support they need to thrive, such as support with governance, guidance, small grants, training and insurance, as well as opportunities for networking and sharing skills with other groups.

As CAG project coordinator for the East Devon area, you will be nurturing and supporting place-based community groups, so location is essential. The successful candidate must live in central or East Devon or be within a reasonable commuting distance of East Devon. Mileage will be paid for travel within the East Devon area.

You will liaise with the contract manager and the local authority representative and have experience and enthusiasm for sustainability, community development and grass roots activities. You’ll be joining a close-knit team, working with the CAG Devon Project Manager and Project Officer, and occasionally with our wider Resource Futures team.

What you will be doing

• Promoting the CAG Project across East Devon:
  • Establishing contact with communities and key people, through networking, attending and speaking at local events, writing posts, blogs and articles, and speaking to groups.
  • Contributing to the CAG Devon website and social media presence.
• Identifying the needs of local groups (with them), including the resources and plans needed to implement their community-based initiatives.
• Providing individual support to assist groups plan and implement their activities:
  • Guiding communities in the development of practical waste reduction and wider biodiversity and sustainability projects.
  • Providing advice on fundraising and project management for these projects.
  • Providing support to community groups and volunteers through identifying and organising appropriate training events, skill sharing sessions and individual support.
  • Supporting groups to engage with and make use of Resource CIT, CAG Devon’s current online monitoring and evaluation tool.
• Ensuring that the work meets the agreed objectives and targets of East Devon District Council and the objectives of the wider CAG Devon contract (with Devon County Council).
• Monitoring project progress and reporting quarterly on progress as well as compiling an end of year summary report, highlighting successes and making recommendations.
• Representing and promoting the project to external bodies as appropriate, acting as a representative for the wider CAG Devon project.
• Any other tasks as deemed appropriate to this post.

The essentials

• Knowledge and experience of community development approaches and community consultation methods.
• Experience of working in the community/voluntary sector, ideally on waste reduction and/or wider sustainability/environmental issues.
• Commitment to sustainable resource use and sustainable development.
• Experience of promoting activities via social media.
• Competent IT user, particularly Microsoft packages, MailChimp and WordPress.
• Experience of project management, including budget management.
• Experience of collating, monitoring and evaluating data and report writing.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, networking, and people skills.
• An enthusiastic and constructive approach.
• Current full driving licence with own transport or ability to travel easily within East Devon district council area / boundary.

Great to haves

• Knowledge of waste reduction methods and wider sustainability issues.
• Knowledge of Devon and its communities, with a focus on East Devon.
• Experience of working in a small and fast-paced team.
• Experience of supporting groups with fundraising and reporting requirements.
• Experience of working with local authorities.
• Knowledge/experience of fundraising.

Benefits

• Embedded flexi working culture.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, each year (pro rata for part-time hours) – flexibility to work or use bank holidays for annual leave.
• One volunteer day each year (pro rata for part-time hours).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Scottish Widows Ethical Series 1 pension plan – the company will match up to 7% of your contribution.
• Life assurance cover.
• Healthcare portal offering 24/7 GP access, mental health support, wellbeing advice, financial and legal guidance.
• Established mental health and wellbeing group with trained mental health first aiders and responders, maintaining a focus on support for our team.
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site showers at the Bristol office.
• On-site charging points for electric vehicles at the Bristol office.
• Subsidised professional membership such as CIWM or IEMA.
• An opportunity to become a company member, contributing to decision making and the future of our business.
• Access to our Consultative Group platform – a representative group of employees that provides an anonymous vehicle for employee voice, raising issues and engaging senior management.
• Regular line manager 1:1s and performance reviews, with opportunities to discuss and build targets that inspire and push you professionally.
• Annual training budget to ensure continued progression and development, as well as regular internal ‘Lunch and Learn’ and other sessions to share skills and knowledge across all roles.
• Two annual team activity days, each followed by evening socials.
• Green Bristol location, surrounded by nature, and only 10 minutes’ walk to the harbourside.
• Central Glasgow location near train stations, with roof terrace.
• An opportunity to join a friendly, fun, professional, challenging, and supportive place to work, and a team that is collectively focused on making a positive impact.

THE ORGANISATION
Afghanaid is a British humanitarian and development organisation operating in Afghanistan. For close to forty years we have worked with millions of deprived, excluded and vulnerable families in some of the poorest and most remote communities in Afghanistan. We build basic services, improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women and children, help communities protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change, and respond to humanitarian emergencies. Our community-led approach ensures Afghans shape their own development, making them active participants in shaping the future of their country. With our years of experience, our majority Afghan team, and our deep understanding of local, cultural and ethnic issues, we have earned great trust and respect among the communities we work alongside. This has allowed us to gain access to some of the most underserved areas of the country.

JOB PROFILE
Reporting to the UK Head of Communications and Giving (HC&G), you will be at the forefront of demonstrating to the public how Afghanaid is changing lives in Afghanistan, and raise awareness of key issues communities we work with are facing. You will lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s media and PR strategy, building out Afghanaid’s capacity to pitch stories, field opportunities, cultivate a strong network of journalists and high profile supporters, and ultimately secure coverage and opportunities that drive the success of the organisation’s campaigns and heighten Afghanaid’s credibility and profile.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Media and Public Relations

• Design and action an annual Media and PR strategy based on wider team and organisational goals;
• Conceptualise and deliver strategic earned media campaigns, supporting the HC&G to execute and maximise the success of multi-channel campaign development and execution;
• Proactively identify, pitch and advocate for compelling stories, strategically engaging with journalists to expand message reach and ensure brand integrity;
• Field inbound media inquiries, liaising with journalists and colleagues to maximise opportunities;
• Craft and distribute timely press releases, comments, and statements;
• Work with colleagues to cultivate a strong spokesperson team, with a particular focus on developing Afghanaid’s thought leadership;
• Support spokesperson briefing, developing talking points, interview briefs, Q&A materials and drafting speeches;
• Compile up-to-date and detailed media lists, cultivating warm media contacts through high quality stewardship;
• Monitor media coverage on Afghanistan and Afghanaid, including articles, live news, and social media activity to keep abreast of unfolding stories, identifying trends, cultural moments and other opportunities relevant to Afghanaid and devising ways to get involved;
• Generate content for various owned communication channels including the website, newsletters, and social media platforms, keeping the Media hub on the website up to date with the latest news, coverage, and journalist information, and making suggestions for refinement.
• Work with Communications Officer to maintain and execute a coordinated communications calendar, ensuring day-to-day team activities via earned, paid and digital communications streams are synchronised and symbiotic;
• Identify a wide range opportunities for positive exposure of Afghanaid that may inspire new support;
• Work with HC&G to support relationship management of external agencies and consultants, identifying and responding to opportunities to utilise pro-bono support from such businesses;
• Collect and analyse data and produce reports and presentations on key media and PR performance indicators to assess the effectiveness and reach of our communications activities and make recommendations for improvement;
• Identify and pursue opportunities to utilise high profile and celebrity support. Work collaboratively with other members of the Communications and Giving team to engage these contacts in media campaigns, appeals, digital communications and events, and where possible and appropriate cultivate Ambassador-style partnerships;
• Attend relevant events, external fora and working group meetings and identify opportunities for involvement with advocacy initiatives, particularly those within the climate space, that benefits Afghanaid’s goals and reputation;
• Any other tasks as assigned by the line manager, MD and/or Directorate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education & Professional Qualification

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience;

Work Experience

• At least 3 years’ demonstrable experience in Media, Public Relations or Communications.

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values and Attitudes
Afghanaid is seeking an enthusiastic self-starter who is passionate about mobilising support for Afghanaid's work and challenging accepted narratives about Afghanistan. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for engaging stories, a talent for building strong relationships with the media and/or other strategic communications outlets, and experience in generating momentum behind a cause. They will showcase a strong desire to work successfully with colleagues to grow and take real ownership of a fast growing function within a reputable organisation. Specifically, the holder of this position should also demonstrate the following:

Essential:

• A strong understanding of the UK’s media environment and knowledge of how to engage journalists across broadcast, print and digital media outlets across the media landscape;
• Existing network of warm journalist contacts;
• Knowledge of how to plan and execute media campaigns, end-to-end;
• Experience in building awareness of an organisation’s profile, positioning and core messaging via earned media that supports income generation;
• Experience and demonstrable success in building and maintaining excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly in generating sustained engagement from high profile supporters;
• Experience communicating about crisis contexts or sensitive issues, with the proven ability to produce and advocate for sensitive, ethical and nuanced communications and storytelling;
• A self-starter, able to work independently, identify and make the most of emerging opportunities, manage varied workloads and work to deadlines. A desire to grow and take real ownership of a fast growing function;
• Passion for demonstrating the value of media and PR to internal stakeholders and for building trust amongst spokespeople;
• Passion for keeping abreast of sectoral trends and organisational learnings, using insights to inform and improve media strategy;
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail, with the drive and personal integrity to produce high-quality and accurate work;
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in using Microsoft Office and Canva;
• An outgoing, adaptive and resilient personality, enthusiastic about working successfully within a tight-knit environment;
• Sensitivity to Islamic culture and respect of Afghan customs and traditions;
• Experience and/or willingness to occasionally work outside normal office hours to attend events, respond to enquiries and opportunities, and occasionally deal with unfolding crises (which will be eligible for time off in lieu);
• The right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Thorough understanding of the current and historical context in Afghanistan and the wider region, as well as experience in a humanitarian/development organisation specifically;
• Experience running media and/or advocacy campaigns about climate change;
• Experience collaborating with other organisations to draft advocacy messaging;
• Experience in using media monitoring tools;
• Experience drawing up annual or multi-year strategies for media functions;
• Ability to speak Dari and/or Pashto.

OTHER INFORMATION

Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff are passionate about and proud to work at Afghanaid. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions.

Afghanaid is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from under-represented and intersectional groups.

Thanks to the support of the City Bridge Foundation we are seeking a passionate and experienced Community Growing Programme Lead with a track record of coordinating engaging, educational and accessible food growing and environmental workshops and learning opportunities for the local community.

This is a new, varied, and exciting role with the opportunity to maintain and develop a beautiful, versatile garden alongside a small and supportive team.

If you think this is the role for you please download our application pack and follow the instructions closely to apply. 

Benefits include Contributory pension, Group Life Insurance and Long Term Sickness Income Protection
Responsible to CEO

Main purposes of the job:
To plan, organise and facilitate volunteering sessions and community courses which may include weekend volunteering sessions, and corporate volunteer workdays.

To involve the diverse local community of Hackney and neighbouring boroughs in activities at St Mary’s Secret Garden with an emphasis on individuals and communities who may otherwise be excluded, particularly disabled and learning-disabled people, and people with mental ill health and long-term health conditions.

To use horticulture and other knowledge relating to growing and caring for plants, nature conservation, garden maintenance and landscaping to engage with people, encourage learning and promote health and wellbeing.

To promote the social, therapeutic and training aspects of horticulture to community groups, and individuals in the London Borough of Hackney and beyond.

To work flexibly and independently within our small team to support each other, to assist with the physical maintenance and general organisation of the St Mary’s Secret Garden ensuring that the garden is cared for, open and accessible to the wider local community.

To proactively develop SMSG as a resource for the local community, creating and facilitating new projects.

Are you passionate about writing and designing digital content to improve people’s experiences on the web? If so, you could be the Senior Digital Content Designer we are looking for to help us manage our growing team of content enthusiasts and develop our approach to creating inspiring, helpful and accessible content for all. 

About the role

As Senior Digital Content Designer you’ll play a key role in ensuring the British Heart Foundation (BHF) puts users at the heart of everything we do; researching, commissioning, writing, editing, and publishing effective content that helps grow and deepen engagement for our diverse audiences.

You will build great relationships with colleagues across the BHF, supporting them to take a user-centric and evidence-based approach in their work across a variety of high-profile services to improve the overall user experience of our site.

Managing a small team of content designers, you will help set the standards for content quality, advocating best practices in areas such as SEO, accessibility, analytics, and qualitative and quantitative research. As a brand and user champion this role will embed and uphold our content guidelines, tone of voice and visual flair, to ensure BHF content is always accessible and consistent.

As we instil content design principles into our content production processes, you'll help us to drive a dynamic overhaul of our BHF website as we look to upgrade and migrate our effective website content into new page templates and embrace emerging opportunities such as personalisation.

Working arrangements
 
This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London Office. 
 
At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 
 
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

About the role 

As our ideal candidate you’ll be an outstanding and experienced Content Designer who has previously led a team in driving business outcomes (conversion, engagement, sales/income). You’ll be used to working in a fast-paced environment and have a good awareness of inclusive and accessible content. 

In your application, we’d like you to tell us about your:

Experience in web writing, specifically in designing content to meet user needs as well as experience working across a family of websites. Please share examples where you’ve used data and research to make decisions about content performance.
Understanding of user experience and accessible content. Explain why you think it is important.
Experience with Content Management Systems, particularly in publishing content and applying content governance processes.
Knowledge of SEO and examples of how you’ve optimised content for organic search.
Ability to present and explain your work to various stakeholders. Share an example where you’ve made changes to proposals for different audiences along with the rationale behind these adjustments.
Experience in training and supporting others to deliver high-quality digital content.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and an instance where you have responded swiftly to emerging opportunities.
We encourage applications from diverse sectors and backgrounds. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

What can we offer you?

Please find details of our excellent benefits package when you click apply

About us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Interview process

The interview process will be two stages, with the first stage held virtually over Microsoft Teams.

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Your work for the MNVP team is in partnership with the NHS, Public Health and other parts of the system to help them hear the diverse voices of service users. You will facilitate projects and workstreams to understand the needs of all communities including African, Caribbean, Asian and other minoritised communities in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Your role will be to bring together insights and present reports and data so that our services work in partnership to plan, design and improve care You will be confident representing mothers, parents and families by working closely with staff in our Acute Trusts. Your role will include being a source of information for communities, communicating opportunities for them to get involved, using social media and website content, online surveys and face to face focus groups or engagement to do so. This work is offered at 20 hours a week, with some room for flexibility after interview. 

About us

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

You’ll be joining a team dedicated to raising vital year-round income and making Crisis supporters feel valued and inspired. This role will be supporting the growing Legacy Programme, as we seek to inspire more supporters with this unique way of giving. 

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract – parental leave cover

Location: Based in London office - (you will be required to work from the London office once a week or twice a fortnight in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working policy) 

About the role 

Legacy Fundraising is a key priority for Crisis and as Fundraising Coordinator, you’ll be supporting a programme which has grown significantly in recent years. As we expand to new channels and audiences, you’ll be using creativity and innovation to develop campaigns and communications to inspire people with this way of giving. You’ll also talk directly to supporters who’ve remembered Crisis in their Will and providing sector-leading supporter experiences to keep them engaged with our impact. 

About you 

We’re looking for an organised project-manager and ideally someone with experience of delivering communications to a mass audience. You’ll be an excellent communicator, online and in print, and be comfortable having tactful conversations with our supporters. 

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the charity fundraising sector. To be successful in this role you will: 

• enjoy thinking creatively and using storytelling to bring complex issues to life 

• be confident in your communication skills, whether writing persuasively for a specific audience or talking 1:1 with a supporter of Crisis 

• be comfortable using digital technology and working with data to improve outcomes 

• take an organised and proactive approach to managing your workload and balancing different priorities 

Previous experience in charity fundraising is not a necessary requirement; more than anything, we’re looking for a candidate who is motivated to learn new skills, happy being an active member of a diverse and dynamic team and is passionate about ending homelessness.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: Sunday 30 June 2024 (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 July 2024 via Microsoft Teams

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and capable recruit to join our small, dedicated, and friendly team that enjoys working together and helping others. It’s the role for you if you can work flexibly, you’re interested in health and social care, and you want to make a difference in your local community. We collectively bring a range of different experiences, and there are frequent opportunities to learn skills from each other.  The post is funded for a year, and we hope to extend it subject to funding availability. 

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove is the official voice for people who use health and social care services in our city. We are an innovative and independent organisation gathering the views and experiences of patients and service users. We have built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects involving patients, that make a real difference.

• Holidays start at 28 days + Bank Holidays (pro rata) + 3 days for Christmas 
• To be worked flexibly over 5 days – negotiable. Please note that attendance at our offices every Monday afternoon is essential for our weekly team meeting. Office working on Thursdays is also preferable.

You will contribute to the effective delivery of our work by having three main roles: 1. Volunteer recruitment and support; 2. Communications and engagement support; 3. Project and administrative support.

You will be responsible for:

1. recruiting and supporting our volunteers who are an essential part of our success. We currently have around 35 active volunteers. You will be someone who gets on well with people, understands how to coordinate and support people and be able to plan and support a range of activities and pieces of work which involve our volunteers.

2. help us communicate what we do and demonstrate our impacts. Part of this will involve arranging for us to host and attend public events so that we can meet and speak to members of the public.

3. carry out a variety of essential project-related and administrative tasks which provide critical support to the rest of the team.

As a small organisation, all staff members help one another by taking on additional tasks.  You will therefore need to work flexibly and take on new functions as and when needed.

To be considered for interview, you must provide:

1. An up-to-date CV
2. A 2-page covering letter describing your interest and suitability for the post, and referencing the Job Description and Person Specification available below.
3. An anonymous Equalities Monitoring Form which is separated from your application on receipt.

The closing date is Wedneday 3rd July at 9am.

We will hold interviews on Wednesday 10th July.

Company Description

We are at a pivotal moment: the climate and biodiversity crises are deepening, and inequalities are even more marked in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The global investment system has an oversized impact on many of these global challenges. We want to make sure that impact is positive. At ShareAction we work with investors, policymakers and individuals to unleash the positive potential of the investment system. We aim to build a world where our financial system serves our planet and its people.

Team

ShareAction’s Banking Standards team seeks to work with stakeholders such as banks, investors, and NGOs to make sure the banking industry take responsibility for their impact on people and planet. We have a history of campaigning on key aspects of banks’ climate strategies – such as their emission reduction targets or their fossil fuel policies – and we are gradually expanding our campaigning, research, and engagement work to other sustainability themes and banking regulation.

Position

What you’ll do (key responsibilities)

The research arm of the Banking Standards team ensures that ShareAction’s banking campaign is based on sound analyses and facts. Our Research Managers are responsible for analysing banks’ position on climate change, related industry standards, and market developments. Based on in-depth assessments, they formulate recommendations to strengthen banks’ commitments and inform engagement by investors and other stakeholders. Insights and recommendations are typically grounded in the following types of research:

• Investor briefings and short research notes reviewing climate-related commitments made by individual banks, either on a specific area of their climate strategy (e.g. in response to a new commitment) or across their climate strategy (e.g. to support a shareholder resolution or voting recommendation).
• Thematic reports and internal position papers reviewing how the European banking sector aims to address a specific issue and/or the relevant standards banks relies on (e.g. to inform engagement on new areas of work like green finance or refine existing campaign asks like fossil fuel policies).
• Banking surveys ranking European banks on their approach to climate change across are a range of themes (e.g. governance, climate targets, sector policies), in collaboration with the Financial Sector Research team.

The Research Manager is responsible for tracking banks’ commitments on an ongoing basis and ensure this information feeds into all types of research in a consistent and timely manner. This role closely collaborates with campaigners and support engagement efforts with research insights. They also lead on certain investor briefings, research notes, and thematic research under the supervision of the Senior Research Manager.

Specifically, the Research Manager leads on the following areas of work:

• Monitoring banks’ climate-related commitments on an ongoing basis and reflecting new commitments and updates in an internal database (‘banking tracker’) in a consistent and timely manner, enabling accurate and efficient uses across various research and campaigning activities. For example, the banking tracker will help streamline the pre-filling of banks’ individual questionnaires for the banks survey.
• Producing thematic research to inform ShareAction’s position and recommendations on climate-related issues. Initially, the Research Manager will conduct research on topics included in the banking survey but not covered by existing thematic reports (e.g. governance). This research will directly inform the development of the next banking survey questionnaire.
• Drafting investor briefings and similar research materials in close collaboration with campaigners to support engagement with focus banks, members of our investor coalitions, and journalists, amongst others.
• Presenting research to banks and other stakeholders including investors in meetings or webinars.
• Drafting responses to external consultations and taking ownership of consultations in specific areas of expertise.
• This role will be possibly required to line-manage and mentor one Senior Research Officer, addressing development needs and fostering their professional growth.

The Research Manager will also support other areas of work in the banking team, including:

• Delivering the banking survey (feeding into the research questionnaire, collecting data, and inputting into specific sections of the report
• Filing shareholder resolutions
• Drafting investor letters and AGM questions
• Among other operational needs (e.g. note taking during meetings)

The Research Manager will initially be contracted on a 12-month fixed term contract. We are aiming to make this position permanent; however, this is contingent on securing longer term funding for the role by the end of the 12-month period.

Requirements

What you’ll bring to the team

Essential

• Passionate about climate change, sustainability, and/or the role of the financial system in addressing these issues.
• In-depth understanding of climate change issues, particularly as they relate to financial institutions and preferably the banking sector.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to autonomously manage research projects, allocate tasks, and prioritise multiple competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to analyse complex quantitative and qualitative data, produce detailed reports, and summarise findings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to leverage Excel to produce research insights and/or manage data.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to convey complex information to a wide variety of audiences and build productive working relationships.
• Team player who actively seeks opportunities to support colleagues and is willing to support other areas of work when needed.

Desirable

• Experience in managing or mentoring more junior members of staff.
• Good understanding of how private commercial banks operate and what products & services their offer to corporate and retail clients.
• Knowledge of data management software or programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python)
• Knowledge of Scrum or Agile working methods.

What we will do for you

Working with ShareAction will offer you the opportunity to achieve significant personal impact in one of the most respected and exciting organisations in the responsible investment space.

ShareAction seeks to offer all its employees an exceptional working experience with opportunities to develop existing and new skills, applying them in ways that help change the world for the better. You will be challenged but also supported very actively to succeed within a friendly, high performing and highly motivated team.

• You will be part of a team that has had demonstrable impact on the climate strategies and sustainability commitments of large European banks.
• You will benefit from a highly supportive work environment, with a focus on equality, employee wellbeing and mental health.
• You will have access to a flexible office space in central London and regular social events with colleagues. As a team, we generally meet in the office every Tuesday. We would be keen for the successful applicant to join us at least twice a month if they are based outside of London.
• You will have access to internal and external training opportunities, from formal training courses to informal ‘lunch & learn’ sessions with visiting speakers. We will also provide you with any training you may need to use our systems.
• We have yearly objective setting to ensure that you are receiving the support you require.
• All our roles are subject to a settling in period which will give you very supportive start to your journey with us.

Other information

Contract type: 12-month Fixed Term

Who it reports to: Senior Research Manager

Salary: £41,460 - £44,694 + 8% pension contribution

(We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)

Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 24 June

Interview dates: There will be two rounds of interviews. The first round will take place online from 1-5 July 2024 and the second will take place from 15 to 17 July. Any offer is subject to funding being secured.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and so if you are not 100 per cent sure that you meet all the requirements but believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and use the application questions to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.

We also actively encourage staff to consider flexible working arrangements, recognising that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance and productivity, and reduce stress. Therefore we want to support our employees to achieve a better balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning and other interests. We are committed to agreeing any flexible working arrangements, provided that the needs and objectives of both the organisation and the employee can be met. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking (As at May 2024, just 35% of us work 'standard' full time hours of 5 7-hour days).

Please note that as part of the induction process, you will be expected to attend the London office in person during your first week in post, to cover items including Health & Safety, IT set-up, Office Orientation and Team member introductions.

ShareAction’s London office is based in vibrant Aldgate and a short walk from Aldgate East underground. Remote working will remain the norm for many ShareAction staff, with office space available as described in London for those who wish to use it.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions, we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK. Due to our size, we are unable to sponsor visas.

Please be aware that when shortlisting we are looking for a sense of a candidate's unique voice and individual experience, especially if you are using generative AI tools as part of your drafting process.