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Battersea is seeking a Content Manager to join our Marketing & Communications Department.

Battersea’s Marketing & Communications Department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea’s reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea’s online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea’s work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

The Content Manager will be responsible for managing the Content Team within the Marketing & Communications Department, overseeing delivery of the content framework, using evaluation and measurement to enable strategic and creative development so Battersea’s content output achieves brand, marketing and organisational objectives.

Overall objectives of this role:
• Oversee strategic delivery against the content framework, supporting the team in effective implementation and measurement
• Lead the team in developing and delivering best in class creative storytelling content that is strategically aligned, maximised, and continually evaluated.
• Work with stakeholders across the organisation to effectively prioritise and shape briefs coming into the team.
• Work collaboratively across the Marketing & Communications department and other departments and support the team in doing the same including via supporting working structures and tools.

More about Battersea:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love and expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them.

All the knowledge we gather in our centres helps us to improve the lives of the animals we’ll never meet, through our work with other rescue organisations and charities. We also help people make informed choices when getting a pet, we provide training and welfare advice, and we campaign for changes in the law when we see that dogs and cats or their owners deserve better.

Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

What we can offer you:

We offer our employees a wide range of benefits to reward them for the value that they bring to Battersea, to support them in their work, to help improve their health and wellbeing, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
- Support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, a wide range of tools and resources, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working policy:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause. In addition to this, our offices are in a great location within London, have modern facilities, offer great employee socialising spaces and a discounted café. Best of all, coming on site offers you the opportunity to meet our lovely rescues with lunchtime cat socialising and the occasional office dog!

Equality, diversity and inclusion at Battersea:

At Battersea, we are committed to providing equality of opportunity, and developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from members of minority ethnic communities, who we know are currently under-represented at Battersea.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we're happy to discuss any support or personalisation you may need during your application and/or interview process as part of our workplace adjustments. 

Closing date: 17th June 2024
Interview date(s): 24th June 2024

If you think you’re a good fit for the role, and you’re passionate about dogs, cats and our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Digital Content Creator

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your digital marketing skills and creativity to use for a socially responsible cause? Do you have a flair for creating engaging videos, a passion for social media and a love of all things digital?

We are looking for a highly creative digital marketing specialist to create and deliver engaging and inspiring content across our range of digital channels.

Ensuring our digital presence supports and enhances our business offering and delivers our messages effectively, the role requires a creative, digitally savvy individual with proven experience of developing and delivering successful digital marketing campaigns.

You will be a social media whizz, have strong design skills, know your way around a digital camera, and have experience in copywriting and proofreading. From coming up with new ideas for delivering digital content, to managing social channels and developing our websites, this is a truly varied role and the opportunity is there for you to really make it your own.

Sound like the challenge you're looking for? To apply, please submit a covering letter indicating how you feel you meet the person specification and why this might be the role for you, together with your CV.

• Contract length: 3 months with possibility of extension. 
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £29,656-£32,000 per year (dependent on experience)
• Based: Remote with occasional travel to the London office
• Closing date: Ongoing
• Interviews: May be arranged at short notice
• Start date: As soon as possible.

Please see the full job description and person specification for further details.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled digital content creator who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment. With your excellent communication and implementation skills, you will use your digital expertise to enhance SAT-7 UK digital communications. You will update SAT-7 website platforms with powerful viewer testimonies, inspiring news articles and prayer content, as well as create engaging email campaigns, digital adverts and social media to inspire UK supporters with the powerful, faith-filled stories of SAT-7.

The role is based in Chippenham but we are open to discuss flexible working options. We will be happy to consider increased hours during a maternity cover period of May – December 2024.

The Digital Content and Communications Officer (DCCO) reports to the Digital Communications Manager and has responsibility for the SAT-7 UK website, digital marketing and social media. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Website: Developing and updating SAT-7’s websites as inspiring platforms to raise profile, income and engagement.

Emails: Work with colleagues in the Communications Team and across the organisation to build, test and send responsive email templates for all SAT-7 UK’s email requirements (meeting SAT-7’s brand guidelines and conforming to industry standards). Use email marketing tool DotDigital to develop automated communications that strengthen supporter engagement and convert recipients into committed donors.

Content: Deliver engaging and inspiring rich media content across a range of digital channels, including web, email, podcasts, social media and other digital marketing platforms. 

Social Media: Work closely with other team members to deliver strong social media content and engagement across various platforms, chiefly Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn.

Digital Marketing: Support the digital marketing of SAT-7 resources and campaigns through social media advertising, external agencies and other channels as required, to engage more deeply with existing supporters and donors, raise profile, acquire new supporters and to raise funds for SAT-7 UK.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• In all communication ensure consistent messaging, branding and tone of voice for the intended audience and that content conforms to the security and style guides.
• Use Customer Relationship Management systems to ensure efficient and secure storage of information.
• Assist members of the team in responding appropriately to communications from supporters and other organisations.
• Liaise with SAT-7 staff from other offices to share ideas and resources.
• Assist the Digital Communications Manager and represent SAT-7 UK at conferences and events as required.
• At all times operate within relevant statutory requirements and guidelines, following best practice recommendations wherever possible. Specially ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator and General Data Protection Regulations.

Please see the Application Pack and apply via the SAT-7 UK website.

The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House is a leading provider of palliative care services in Norfolk. We are an independent charity who delivers innovative and specialist rehabilitative therapy, end of life care and bereavement services.

Following a thorough review of our current marketing and fundraising practice, the Hospice is looking for an innovative and forward thinking Content and Media Officer to work as part of our Marketing and Communications Team. The post holder will be joining the charity at an exciting time of brand repositioning, which you will help to facilitate internally.

You will be driven, detail-oriented content creator, responsible for producing high quality outputs for our business. You will update existing material, generate novel work and identify new ways to reach audiences, appealing to group interests by creating engaging material. You will inform the strategic direction of the Hospice’s marketing as well as executing the plan and promote collaboration between internal stakeholders to ensure consistency of outputs. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and working closely with your colleagues both clinical and non-clinical, you will champion the Hospice’s refreshed brand profile, develop media relationships and promote the leading services that the Hospice provides.

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The Digital Content Manager role sits in the Knowledge Dissemination Department of the Schools Division. A key ambition of the department is to build and deepen engagement with education staff and their communities, supporting them on a journey to access and connect to all that the division and wider Anna Freud offer.

The Digital Content Manager will play a key role in supporting this ambition by developing a new digital content strategy and planning and overseeing its implementation, working with colleagues across the division and wider charity. The post-holder will oversee and develop website content, resources, toolkits, e-learnings and support departments with their content needs, ensuring consistency.

The successful candidate will be skilled at writing and editing engaging digital content and have experience of using analytics to inform strategy development. They will be able to inform our digital marketing planning, and identify opportunities to create or utilize existing content for PR, marketing and communications.

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week): usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. A minimum of 28 hours will be considered. Flexible working is possible.

Salary: £45,000 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

Contract duration

Permanent.

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Tuesday 11 June 2024.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday 17 June 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Monday 24 June 2024.

Please visit our Careers page to register and apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies. 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time, permanent Multimedia Content Producer to join the Marketing Communications team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. This role will support the Senior Creative Lead & Design Manager and Head of Marketing & Brand to create, commission and produce a wide variety of creative marketing materials, focusing on photography and video assets. 

You will work across all areas of SSAFA, so your creative talents will help raise awareness of crucial services, recruit volunteers, support fundraising initiatives and promote understanding of SSAFA’s work, this will allow you the ability to flex your content production skills to different audience types and a wide range of outputs. You will work from creative concept to asset completion and be able to lead on the development of our video strategy and planning. This is a new role within the organisation so you will have the exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of multimedia content, in particular focusing on video content strategy. 

You will have access to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite of software, and actively encouraged to develop your skills and proficiency in areas you may not have experienced, some skill in using other Adobe products such as InDesign is desirable, but not essential. 

We are looking for someone with an exceptional eye for detail, bags of initiative, creativity and innovation. This role will offer plenty of variety - no two days will be the same - but you will need to juggle different creative projects, be able to prioritise, communicate effectively and work collaboratively. 

About the team 

You will be joining a well-established team of marcomms professionals, ranging from Designers to Case Study Managers. You will have plenty of opportunity to interact with photo/video freelancers as well as other internal departments, such as Fundraising or members of the volunteer network. 

About you 

To hit the ground running and carry out this role successfully you will have:

• A portfolio of video or photographic projects demonstrating; creative concept development, collaboration others/colleagues to produce creative assets. 
• Demonstratable experience of planning and managing a pipeline of photo, video or audio assets, and working collaboratively and effectively to achieve engaging content that supports SSAFA achieving its KPIs.
• Demonstrable experience of organising a photo/video shoot, including briefing photographers, videographers or others. 
• Demonstrable experience of creating compelling multimedia content that drives an emotional connection with the audience. You may have undertaken parts of this process such as crafting a storyboard and briefing the delivery, or you may have taken video footage to edit varying assets. 
• Experience working with a marketing or communications team to support the creation and delivery of digital assets for active TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter social media accounts, including knowledge of different digital and social media advertising format would be advantageous. 
• Excellent skills in Premiere Pro (or similar) 
• Some skill in other creative tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. would be advantageous.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines as needed. 
• Experience of working in a commercial, public or not-for-profit organisation would be beneficial. 

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us. 

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA 

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. 

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Closing date: Midnight on 23 June 2024.

SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Interviews:  W/C 01 July 2024

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.

CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.

We are looking for a Content Coordinator to join our small but dynamic communications team.

As CLAPA’s Content Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for publishing a steady stream of stories, blogs and other engaging content on our website and other platforms.

The UK cleft community is full of fantastic stories waiting to be told, and you’ll be there to sensitively support people of all backgrounds to share these stories with your insightful questions and top-notch editing abilities. You’ll be comfortable talking to everyone from school-age children to NHS cleft surgeons to get the kind of content that will inspire and engage our community.

You’ll be our go-to writer when a new resource needs to be drafted or edited, and you’ll enjoy the challenge of adapting your writing to different briefs and communicating complex ideas to people of all ages and abilities. This is a brand new role to meet rising demand within the team, so you will have a real opportunity to make the role ‘yours’. You’ll have the freedom to try new things, share ideas, learn from feedback, and work with others to solve problems. While you’re expected to be proactive in fulfilling key tasks, you’ll be fully trained and supported in every aspect of your work by the Head of Impact.

Our ideal candidate is a creative and confident writer who shares our values and our staff team’s dedication to supporting the UK cleft community.

Our outgoing Communications Officer in March 2024 had this to say about their role:

“CLAPA is hugely encouraging to new ideas and brings out the best of your strengths whilst providing the support to develop and grow. I have never worked for such a friendly, caring, hardworking team that is incredibly proud to deliver our services to the cleft community. […] Do not hesitate to apply if you want to feel part of a positive and supportive charity filled with dedicated and talented colleagues!”

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form linked in the Recruitment Pack. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.

Applications close: Monday 1st July at 9 am
Interviews: Wednesday 10th July (via Zoom)
Start date: ASAP

Are you a creative with a heart for justice looking to use your skills for good? Are you passionate about using communication to help people work together for change? 

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Digital and Video content producer to join Tearfund's Communication for Development team, across the Visual & Audio and Digital subteams.

As a digital producer, you will be part of an agile team working on Tearfund Learn channels to deliver optimised content to audiences worldwide. You will help to build a global community who are learning together, online and offline, to equip themselves with knowledge and skills to face the challenges of poverty and injustice in our world. 

As a video editor, you will help our global teams to create inspiring and engaging video content for international audiences and support organisational video strategy and manage video supplier relationships. 

We are looking for someone creative and solution-focused with previous experience in both the digital space and as a video producer.

You will have:

• Excellent organisational skills 
• Consistent attention to detail when dealing with high volumes of content.
• Experience using Content Management Systems and editing visual and audio content, specifically working with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

Do you enjoy working as part of a diverse, international team? Are you able to interact confidently with others? Do your skills and experience match the above? Then we'd love to hear from you!

This role can be based anywhere Tearfund is legally able to employ staff. Salary will be dependent on location.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a leading health charity as they search for a Head of Content and News to support them for a fantastic 6-month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will be tasked with spearheading a team in crafting impactful media that ignites awareness and empowers the organisation’s community. You will oversee the creation of top-tier health content, ensuring everyone impacted has the knowledge and support to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own external communications, crafting strategic narratives that shape public perception.
• Cultivate relationships with media, influencers, and stakeholders to challenge misconceptions, elevate awareness, and champion the needs of those living with and at risk of the condition.
• Head a dynamic press team, safeguarding the organisation’s reputation and aligning media efforts with their goals.
• Guide content creation via integrated campaigns, collaborating closely with marketing and communications.
• Oversee a multidisciplinary content team, setting the strategic direction for high-quality, evidence-based content across print and digital platforms.
• Champion accessibility, trust, and relevance for diverse audiences (patients, families, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders).
• Build strong partnerships across the organisation, offering invaluable expertise to colleagues.
• Lead and develop a team of media, content, and web specialists, fostering excellence within your domain.
• Translate complex information into clear and motivating written and verbal communications.
• Contribute actively as part of the senior leadership team, providing strategic guidance and shaping the future of the organisation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees on critical issues like crisis and reputation management.

Person Specification:

• Existing strong relationships with key journalists, health care sector is preferable.
• Someone who works confidently with internal and external stakeholders to secure buy-in and drive action.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organisation, ensuring colleagues receive the support they need for success.
• Previous experience overseeing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and reporting on financial performance.
• Experience in communicating confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of the media landscape and someone who excels at working with media outlets.
• Possess a strong understanding of the health and political environment (advantageous).
• Someone who stays current on the latest advancements in communications and digital content.
• Experience responding quickly and driving projects to completion efficiently.
• Ability to maintain a calm and resilient demeanor in demanding situations.
• Able to manage a heavy workload effectively within a critical area.
• A team player who enjoys collaboration and fosters a positive, results-oriented environment through teamwork.

What’s on Offer:

• A fantastic salary of £58,000 to £64,000 for the ideal candidate.
• Remote working with just the occasional visit to the charity’s central London Office.
• 6-month fixed term contract.
• Working with a groundbreaking charity that is changing the lives of people with their work.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

The Communications department at Alzheimer’s Research UK informs, inspires and engages the public about dementia and the progress being made in research. This role sits within the Campaigns & Projects team, one of several specialist teams in the wider department.

The Communications and Content Officer will play a vital role in shaping and growing strategically important communications projects that aim to build understanding of dementia and support for research.

They will be responsible for maximising the impact of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s external news content and other digital comms activity to engage existing supporters and attract new ones. They will also assist managers across the Communications department in measuring the impact of communications activities.

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about driving the conversation on dementia forwards by creating engaging and exciting content across a range of channels.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Work with the Communications Manager – Campaigns & Projects on the planning and delivery of high-profile, cross-channel campaigns that cut across the organisation. 

· Writing engaging content across a broad range of channels, from social media posts to newsletters and reports.

· Working closely with colleagues in the Digital and Design teams to plan and manage multi-channel campaigns, with a particular focus on paid social media activity.

· Monitoring and reporting on campaign performance to internal teams and external stakeholders and partners.

· Monitoring relevant media coverage to identify stories and developments that could impact upon or provide opportunities for campaigns and projects.

Act as a central point of contact, coordinating the department’s input into key supporter-facing communications.

· Sourcing content and maintaining the department’s content calendar.

· Reviewing and editing content from teams across the charity, ensuring accuracy and consistency in language and key messages.

· Working with other teams to plan and schedule content, then evaluating its performance and reporting back to the wider Communications department. 

Manage and develop Alzheimer’s Research UK website’s news content, aiming to maximise engagement.

· Working with the wider Communications department to maintain a content calendar for the website’s news section.

· Creating and commissioning engaging digital content on a range of topics aligned with the charity’s organisational strategy.

· Working closely with internal teams and external agencies on technical web development projects.

· Acting as a guardian of the charity’s brand language and key messages.

· Using data to continually develop and improve content performance and engagement rates.

What we are looking for:

· A skilled writer and editor with both meticulous attention to detail and creative flair.

· Experience in distilling complex information into plain English.

· An understanding of and aptitude for digital copywriting.

· An understanding of how to adapt content for different audiences and channels.

· An understanding of how to evaluate the performance of content using data, including knowledge of analytics tools.

· Experience working in a communications role.

· Experience of writing and collating compelling content across a variety of channels.

· Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

· Ability to build and manage strong relationships with colleagues of all levels and a variety of external partners.

· Enthusiasm for learning about and keeping up to date with developments in digital communications.

· A hard-working team player, with ability to use initiative.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 16th June 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 24th June 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

MHFA England is looking for an individual who will manage our existing and emerging digital learning content, including e-learning modules and course upskills, – creating, revising, editing and adapting content where necessary. The postholder will engage with brief initiators to gain clarity as needed and ensure delivery of impactful digital learning content. They will also provide high quality technical support to internal staff and clients with accessing our digital learning content where necessary.

Please refer to the job description for full details of the role.

About MHFA England  

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing.  

Looking after you  

Wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do and say, we are friendly and supportive organisation. We are committed to rewarding our employees with competitive pay, a flexible and supportive workplace, opportunities to grow and develop, and our promise that we will put your wellbeing first.  

Interested? How to apply 

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter. Early application is encouraged as we will be reviewing CVs as they come in. 

By applying for this job, you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed. 

Marketing Officer (copywriting and content)  
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 

We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. 

 
About Us 

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. 

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. 

 
The Benefits 

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more. 

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Marketing Officer (copywriting and content) you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. 

 
The Role 
 
As a Marketing Officer (copywriting and content) you will build brand awareness and help to ensure the Yorkshire Cancer Research brand is accurately and consistently presented at all times. 

 
Supporting the the Marketing Manager you will ensure consistency in brand messaging, tone of voice and visual brand representation. You will extend the charity’s reach across Yorkshire by supporting the delivery of integrated marketing and fundraising campaigns. You will also communicate effectively to our supporters to strengthen our relationship with them, create high quality and engaging copy, brand and marketing collateral and supporter communications. 

Specifically, you will: 

• Develop high-quality, supporter-focused written marketing communications for a broad range of channels and supporter touchpoints. These shall consistently apply the Yorkshire Cancer Research tone of voice principles, use the key brand messages and always put the supporter at the heart of our charity’s communications. 

• You will work with the brand team to help to maintain, update and improve our charity’s messaging and will provide training, support and guidance to colleagues as required.

• Lead the development of messaging, copy, content and collateral to support marketing and fundraising propositions or campaigns.

• Lead the creation of written copy and marketing content / assets (including, but not limited to, case studies, photography, key messages, quotes, claims, digital and printed collateral) to support the needs of colleagues across the charity.

• Help develop copy for / lead the creation of key corporate communications, working with relevant Brand & Relationships team members (e.g. Fundraising / Communications). 

• Support the marketing team to develop a process for sign-off on copy and collateral, delivering a good customer service to colleagues / stakeholders while meeting governance requirements. 

• Work with the Head of Marketing or Marketing Manager to help project-manage the delivery of marketing and fundraising campaigns 

 
About You 

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

• To be educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or have work experience in related field. 

• To have proactively worked to advance career through continued professional development relevant to the role and level. 

• To be knowledgeable about brand, brand guidelines, tone of voice and how to achieve brand consistency.

• To be knowledgeable about marketing and understands how to deliver effective integrated marketing campaigns.

• To have excellent copywriting and communication skills.

• To have experience of leading the creation of marketing campaigns / project, including the creation of key marketing assets.

• To have attention to detail and able to carry out tasks accurately, including proof-reading and editing. 

• To be highly organised with an ability to deliver projects on time, to budget and to a high standard.

• To have good collaboration skills. To be able to work effectively as a member of a team to deliver marketing campaigns and activities.

Application 

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 11 June 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying. 

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. 

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website. 

The organisation:

We are delighted to be partnered once again with the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, who raises money solely to support The Royal Marsden, a world-leading cancer centre. They ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. They are seeking a passionate Social Media and Content Officer to join their ambitious team on a permanent basis.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting on the planning and delivery of organic social media campaigns across all aspects of the charity’s work
• Working with the digital team to create campaigns and communication plans across all channels and aligning with paid activity, email communications and blogs to create a multichannel approach
• Supporting busy content calendars and managing email production schedules
• Working with the digital team, in particular the Digital Officer to bring case studies and supporter stories to life and publicise these across platforms
• Monitoring social channels, responding to their audience and proactively searching for opportunities for conversation and interaction
• Working with patient influencers, celebrities and working with the Social Media and Content Manager to build an influencer network
• Supporting the Social Media and Content Manager in upskilling teams across the organisation, increasing their knowledge and understanding of social content and how to use their channels.
• Monitoring social media trends and spotting opportunities that could build on and develop their audiences and content
• Working with colleagues to think creatively and produce bold, engaging content that works across multiple communications channels
• Working with colleagues and existing data and insights to understand supporters needs and behaviours.
• Safeguarding the integrity of The Royal Marsden’s Cancer Charity’s communications programme, ensuring it complies with data protection regulations and any other applicable legislation
• Analysing social performance and reporting back to the Social Media and Content Manager and wider team on ongoing performance

Person specification:

• Experience creating content (including Reels for Instagram) for and managing social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn
• Experience with social media reporting tools
• Knowledge and understanding of social media best practice and following latest trends
• Excellent writing, copy-editing and proofreading skills, with an eye for detail and a strong command of the English language
• Knowledge and understanding of digital technologies, an interest in social media and commitment to continuous professional development and learning
• Ability to communicate, collaborate and build good working relationships
• Ability to work proactively, bringing energy and creative ideas and managing content for different channels concurrently

What's on offer:

This role is offering a salary of £28,000 - £32,000, depending on experience and will be based at either their Chelsea or Sutton site for 2 days a week. This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

We are seeking a colleague with learning and development knowledge, graphic design, and content development skills to join the Learning and Development Team at Home-Start UK.

Learning Content Coordinator
Reports To:  Learning and Development Manager
Location:  Remote (travel to Leicester Office & other locations where necessary)
Contract Type:  Permanent
Salary: £28,160 FTE salary (£21,903)
Hours: 28 hours per week. Flexible working offered.

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and 178 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

This is an exciting role, which will support the development, and maintenance of a new Knowledge Centre and content for our training and learning activities.

You will be creating a wide range of informative resources, that appeal to different learning styles and objectives such as ‘tool kits,’ templates, video, audio, blogs etc as alternative ways of learning to support the work of the Home-Start network. Working with Subject Matter Experts and colleagues across the organisation, the Coordinator will be a point of contact for content creation, learning enquiries, administration, and communications.

Closing date for applications: Monday 17th June at 5pm.
Interviews will be held virtually Tuesday 25th June 2024.

Candidates will also be sent the interview questions ahead of their interview so that they may fully prepare, along with details of a short task to prepare ahead of time.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.  We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.  Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

As part of any recruitment process, Home-Start UK collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants.  You are under no statutory or contractual obligation to provide data to Home-Start UK during the recruitment process.  However, if you do not provide the information, we may not be able to process your application properly or at all. 

No agencies please.