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We are looking for someone to join our busy communications team, helping with all aspects of our communications and marketing; telling the story of International Mission to Jewish People and engaging more people to support what we do.  

International Mission to Jewish People has been at the cutting edge of mission to Jewish people since 1842. Our UK office is looking for an experienced Communications Officer to help our Communications Team drive our message forward.

If you share our vision and values and you have the right gifts, this is a great opportunity for you to be part of our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for helping to communicate the stories, passion and ministry of International Mission to Jewish People effectively to a wide audience.

This is a fantastic role, representative of our passionate commitment to communicate the Good News of Jesus to the Jewish people. You will need to share that passion.

You will need to develop a strong grasp of our mission and an understanding of the different expressions of the Christian faith. It is therefore an occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be a Christian, who personally subscribes to the Organisation’s statement of faith, and who fully supports its mission objectives.

The person we are looking for will have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, a willingness to learn and an understanding of delivering communications across a range of media from print to digital. You will need to be a self-motivated person and ready to assist the delivery of our message across different communication platforms. You will help to create copy and content that increases our direct marketing and communications impact, while also assisting with the administrative functions of the Communications team. You must also know how to work collaboratively internally and externally and have a positive, pro-active ‘can-do’ attitude.

If you think you are the person we are looking for and feel inspired by the prospect of being part of our dynamic Christian ministry at this exciting time, we want to hear from you.  We recommend that you evidence how you meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification. All applications will be treated in confidence.

• CV’s will not be accepted without a completed application form.
• Please note that we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK.
• Strictly no agencies please.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC), you will find a team who are absolutely committed to supporting a strong, sustainable, and influential voluntary and community sector that can make a positive impact on people’s lives in Bexley.

We work hard, we help each other and go out of way to help others and find solutions rather than focusing on problems. We are positive and proactive and, although absolutely focused on our areas of expertise, we work as a team so that BVSC is the best it can be. Above all, everything we do is to strengthen our local Voluntary and Community Sector.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to take on the day-to-day administration of BVSC. This is a key role at BVSC – a varied, interesting, creative role that requires a solid background in IT, database management, website maintenance, administration and supporting a large team.

Key Duties:

• Reviewing, refining and managing our database and website
• Ensuring the Community Directory is up to date, ‘live’ and reviewed regularly, with organisations supported to update and amend their own directory entries
• Providing administrative support to the CEO and HR & Governance Manager in their day to day work
• Supporting the Office Manager with induction and provide general support to the staff team with IT
• Being a key member of the social media and communications team
• Managing room bookings, events and CEO diary
• Supporting the Office Manager to manage the office service contracts

Planning Reviewing and Organising

• Overseeing the day-to-day BVSC administrative processes which include booking rooms, diary management, receiving phone calls, managing a general email inbox, updating our website and database, helping problem solve if occasional IT issues occur.
• Processing and recording Community Lottery applications.
• Team members are responsible for their own administration; however you will provide admin support to the organisation eg booking training courses, managing room bookings, offering support to staff that are facilitating Teams meetings/training events.
• Maintaining levels of stationery and office supplies as appropriate.
• Ensure all electronic and paper record systems which contain sensitive or person identifiable records are stored in compliance with the Data Protection Action and our Information Governance standards.
• To actively plan, support, and administer BVSC’s networks, internal and  public meetings – taking minutes when required.
• To review current electronic filing systems, keeping folders organised, up to date and using archive appropriately.
• To be a key member of the communications team that manage the BVSC Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts keeping them current and relevant by scheduling content created by the team.
• Raising and processing Purchase Orders to buy equipment and services for the organisation.

Communication

• Respond to general enquiries, answer the BVSC phone and being the first point of contact in the office, ensure delegation of this responsibility in your absence
• Communicating with all partners via email, letter and over the phone
• Being the key point of contact for all suppliers and support contracts

Research, Support & Development

• The post holder will help produce regular impact reports for senior staff
• Contribute comprehensively to the annual workplan, updating and completing actions as they arise
• Support BVSC and our member groups to meet quality standards as needed
• Research local and national events, training and funding opportunities to publicise for the charity sector
• To undertake any other duties which the CEO, line managers or Trustees may reasonably require.

Person Specification

Essential 

• Experienced office administrator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and provide efficient and professional administrative support to other office members
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and a range of 365 apps e.g. Teams, Forms, SharePoint – these are used daily
• Excellent IT skills and experience of maintenance and input to CRM database systems
• Experience of working within a framework of confidentiality and with access to sensitive personal data
• Knowledge of website management and maintenance (WordPress and Drupal)
• Experience of using various design, communication, or project planning platforms e.g. Canva, Sway
• A creative problem solver and able to prioritise a varied workload, managing conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues, professionals, and voluntary sector providers across the borough
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to prioritise your own workload and effectively manage several tasks at any given time
• Strong organisation and planning skills and the ability to work with initiative and with limited supervision
• The personality and temperament to deliver in a sometimes fast changing and busy environment

Desirable 

• Existing knowledge of local voluntary services and resources
• Must have access to own transport (car, motorbike, bicycle) and able to travel efficiently across the borough
• Ability to contribute own ideas and solutions to the team
• A good level of written and spoken English and grammar, numeracy, attention to detail with high level of accuracy
• Alignment to our organisational values

Stories and Media Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced storyteller to show the impact of live music in healthcare through the voices of the charity’s diverse community. This could be people who have experienced the live music, their family members, health and care staff, musicians or other stakeholders.

The Stories and Media Officer will be skilled at telling stories in different ways for a variety of audiences and channels. They will demonstrate human connection and the power of music to create special moments and memories.

This is a remote, part-time role, offering some amazing benefits!

Position: Stories and Media Officer

Location: Remote (UK Wide)

Hours: Part time, 22.5 to 26 hours per week

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 pro rata, per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 25 June

Interviews: Thursday 4 July via Zoom

The Role

You will build trust with people the charity is sharing a story on behalf of and foster lasting relationships. You will manage media contacts, seeking out relevant opportunities in the press and work with partners on features.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Lead on storytelling - writing effective and powerful stories to meet the needs of different functions, including fundraising materials, direct marketing, social media, sector reports and events, press opportunities, website features and publications.
• Attend live music experiences to conduct interviews and facilitate photography/filming etc
• Proactively identify and propose opportunities where stories can support and amplify the work of the charity, increasing awareness and supporting fundraising and impact reporting.
• Work within the communications team to facilitate social media and video content
• Manage a database of stories, case studies and quotes

About You

You will have experience of working across organisations to gather powerful and impactful stories and of building and maintaining relationships with different stakeholders. You will have a proven track record of successfully selling stories into local media and of managing stories in a database, including measuring and reporting on campaign performance.

Why join the team?

You will be offered on the job training and support for your development alongside other fantastic benefits:

• Opportunity to work your hours flexibly
• 35 days annual leave per year (pro rata) including the opportunity to take most bank holidays when you choose
• Employer pension contribution of up to 6%
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Budget for personal development and training
• Positive organisation culture with a firm understanding of supporting remote (hybrid) teams
• Opportunity to help share live music with people who may not otherwise get to experience it.  

When applying for this role you will be asked to submit a CV and Covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4.

About the Organisation

The charity seeks to share joy through live music with people receiving care or treatment in healthcare settings across the UK, including those who are vulnerable, the elderly, those with dementia and in critical care.

Skilled musicians are carefully selected through a process of audition. Sessions are tailored to the both the setting and the audience to ensure that they can reach and connect people, encourage communication and meaningful interactions and evoke emotions and memories to make people feel good one tune at a time.

The successful applicants will require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or equivalent check.

The charity is committed to becoming an organisation that reflects society and promotes diversity and inclusion, and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented, including disabled people and those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities.

You may have experience in areas such as Media, Stories, Content, Communications, Digital, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Digital Marketing, Digital Communications, Media and Content, Content Creator, Media Officer, Stories Officer, Content Officer, Communications Officer, Digital Officer, Marketing Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Communications Officer, Fundraising, Media and Content Officer, Journalist.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

As a non-profession specific charity, we at the Professionals Aid Guild are dedicated to improving the lives of, and relieving poverty for, professionals and graduates throughout the UK, and can make a real difference to those affected by redundancy, illness, disability, family breakdown or poverty in retirement. The charity is in an exciting place of growth and development, and this role offers the right candidate the opportunity to contribute and impact positive change. 

Every year we assist hundreds of people with direct grants towards general living, further education costs, children's education costs, white goods, furniture, and essential repairs. These grants frequently make a substantial difference to the person involved. We also signpost and collaborate with a number of organisations and professional bodies to achieve a more holistic solution. Would you like to be part of this small team who are dedicated to making a big difference? 

As the Grants and Information Officer, you would be playing a vital role as part of the team in processing applications and requests for support from receipt to award, attending committee meetings and assisting in the general operations of the charity. 

Position: Grants and Information Officer

Responsible to: CEO

Hours: Part-time - 21 hours per week (Flexible working and hybrid working considered with at least one day per week in the office required)

Salary: £28,000 - £31,500 FTE 

Annual Leave and Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave FTE (not including bank holidays and Christmas closure)
• Increased annual leave after three years service - one extra day accrued per year up to a maximum of five extra days. 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Hybrid Working
• Training and equipment provided. 

How to apply: Please send your CV along with a supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements for the role. 

Closing Date: 12th June 2024. However, we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest from candidates. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 24th June 2024. 

What you'll be working on: 

Casework

•         You will undertake case work and processing of applications, from performing initial checks and           review to presentation to Case and Education Committees.
•         You will liaise with beneficiaries and maintain appropriate records.
•         You'll write agendas and minutes for committees.
•         You'll advise and refer applicants to alternative sources of support when applicable.

Finance

•         You'll administer grants and gifts to agreed levels.
•         You will organise payments to beneficiaries and service providers.
•         You will support the audit process.

Grants Management System/Benefactor

•         You'll maintain and update grant management system.
•         You'll review content and create reports, as necessary.

In-house resources/General Admin

•         You will help update and produce in-house resources for approval by CEO and/or Executive                  Committee. These include application forms and guidance notes, annual review and reports,                 standard letters to beneficiaries, contact lists etc.
•         You'll update website pages, with other members of staff team
•         You will maintain and update standard operating procedures for processing applications.
•         You will provide general office administration including replenishing office supplies.

Any other duties

•         You will service and attend AGM and other meetings of PAG, as required.
•         You'll represent PAG with other organisations, as required.
•         You will undertake any other duties required by the CEO, Executive Committee and Committee           of Management.
•         You will assist the CEO in developing a fundraising strategy and policy. 

This job is for you if you...

• Are educated to degree level

• Are proficient in MS Office

• Have experience of developing and updating IT applications, especially databases and websites

• Have experience in fundraising applications

• Have experience of the charity sector/benevolent funds/welfare services

• Have proven knowledge and experience of the statutory benefit system 

• Have knowledge of Xero/ Dext accountancy package

• Have good planning and organisational skills – and can use initiative to manage and prioritise demanding workload

• Have a flexible approach to tasks in a small team environment (3 staff in total)

• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

• Are a strong team player able to work effectively with diverse groups and individual

• Have the ability to identify and resolve problems

• Have empathy with organisational objectives and values

We are working with a prestigious institution in search of a Marketing and Communications Officer for a 6-8 week temporary role, commencing immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create engaging content for newsletters using e-marketing software.
• Manage day-to-day communications operations, serving as the primary contact for media and communications enquiries.
• Develop engaging copy and content for the magazine, newsletters, and notices.
• Support the production of the member magazine, working alongside the external producer under the guidance of the Head of Marketing and Communications.
• Collaborate with team members to generate ideas and content for the magazine and other communication channels.
• Develop persuasive copy to enhance membership recruitment and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with the membership administration team to enhance induction and retention communications.
• Produce copy for printed materials.
• Generate reports on media and communications activities, working with the Head of Marketing and Communications to identify opportunities for improvement to achieve targets and enhance ROI.
• Support the marketing and communication of projects and new initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in crafting engaging and clear copy for both print and digital platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience in assisting with writing and placing stories in the press.
• Experience with CRM platforms
• Experience of email marketing 

What We Offer:

• A 6-8 week interim position.
• Competitive hourly rate of £17.50.
• A hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in their central London office.
• Immediate start.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

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 reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Are you a talented campaigns and media specialist keen to develop high impact campaigns that amplify and maximise the voice of an organisation that has a big impact on the lives of people who need advice?

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with AdviceUK at a time of investment within their team, and is leading on the recruitment of a Media and Campaigns Manager to join their talented, flexible and welcoming team.

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, as Media and Campaigns Manager you will create campaigns, partnerships and content that have innovation at their heart and support the organisation's advocacy goals. You'll work in close collaboration with the Marketing Communications team to grow reach and engagement across communication channels, delivering campaigns that mobilise support and leverage media opportunities.

Salary: £30,961 plus Regional Weighting (£4,454 in London). All staff also receive £600 per year work from home allowance.
Contract: Permanent position, 35 hours per week with part time (four days/28 hours) and job share options considered
Location: Remote home based role with a small amount of office time four days per year to staff days, plus some travel for meetings as and when required for your role. This is a national role and we encourage applicants from across the UK to apply.

Benefits include: 20 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year (to a maximum of 5 additional days) plus 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, home working allowance, 6% pension contribution plan, two days volunteering days per year, season ticket and bicycle loan scheme

Key responsibilities within this role will be as follows:

• Develop and implement effective campaigns to raise awareness and drive action on priority issues for AdviceUK, including the effective delivery and evaluation of the #AdviceSaves campaign that includes Advice Week
• Work with the Marketing and Communication Manager to build engagement with members in support of campaigns and advocacy work, including developing social media strategies
• Alongside Policy and Public Affairs colleagues, deliver high-quality communications products including media articles, reports, blogs, presentations, web and social media content that communicate complex messages clearly and effectively to stakeholders
• Manage media and campaign areas of the website, creating regular, engaging and evidence-based content
• Devise and deliver a media strategy to secure coverage which advances AdviceUK's strategic objectives and ensures a diverse and inclusive approach
• Identify and produce engaging stories for a wide range of national, sector and local media across England, Wales and Scotland, and work with colleagues internally to communicate this content across channels
• Use a range of material to support this media communications activity including press releases, website content, video, animation, graphics, case studies and media briefings
• Work with Policy and Public Affairs colleagues to ensure effective communication of policy positions in responses to the media, opinion pieces and features and briefings for journalists
• Develop constructive relationships with journalists across the national and sector media, working with them to place proactive stories and briefing them on latest AdviceUK activity
• Support reputation management for AdviceUK and develop and maintain public position statements for key issues, advising and supporting AdviceUK staff where appropriate

We'd love to hear from individuals with the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience within a media and campaigning role
• Ability to create multi-channel integrated campaigns with a strong eye for developing content that supports calls for action
• Experience of delivering media strategies that deliver news and features coverage
• Ideally some understanding of the social welfare advice sector
• Well-developed stakeholder relationship management experience, including of nurturing positive relationships with journalists, and of working in partnership to deliver joint campaigns
• Experience of media communication planning, monitoring and evaluations in order to support decision making and improve engagement and impact
• Experience and expertise in translating evidence, data and research into compelling media-friendly content for a range of channels

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 23^rd June
Interview date: week commencing 1^st July. Interviews will be held in person at AdviceUK's London office with travel costs reimbursed

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with an esteemed membership organisation in the search for their next Marketing and Communications Officer. This interim position offers a 3-month contract with an immediate start date.

You'll play a pivotal role in championing their brand and driving data-informed marketing and communication strategies to realise their vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide marketing and communications guidance and support to colleagues across various departments, offices, and branches.

• Develop and execute communications plans aligned with strategic priorities, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.

• Generate engaging content across multiple platforms including websites, social media, email communications, and newsletters.

• Craft and implement marketing strategies for diverse projects and campaigns spanning events, education, research, and membership communications.

• Ensure seamless integration of marketing and communications efforts across the organisation.

• Oversee content production, both internally and externally, to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and messaging objectives.

• Evaluate campaign effectiveness and disseminate findings to inform future initiatives.

• Uphold brand standards and ensure content accuracy through meticulous proofreading.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in marketing or communications roles.

• Proficiency in producing marketing materials in alignment with brand guidelines.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across complex organisational structures.

• Demonstrated brand stewardship and proactive engagement in organisational branding initiatives.

• Experience managing content production for various formats including collateral, publications, social media, and multimedia.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Strong initiative, eagerness to learn, and a sense of ownership.

• Proficiency in IT tools including Microsoft Office and some familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail.

What's on offer:

This role is offering a competitive hourly rate of £20per hour. They offer a flexible working pattern, ideally attending their Central London office once a fortnight. The post holder must have the right to work in the UK.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

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 reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process

Harris Hill is urgently seeking a PR and Communications Lead for a national children's charity for 7-8 weeks on a remote or hybrid basis.

We are looking for someone with a track record in conceiving and executing innovative PR strategies, good relationship-building capabilities, and who is quick to adapt and respond to different needs. The focus of this position will be on strategic campaign management and content creation, with some performance monitoring and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Creative Campaign Management: Craft a dynamic PR plan that aligns with the campaign’s objectives and ensures the campaign's core messages are conveyed accurately and engagingly.

Quickly understand campaign goals to create and implement innovative and impactful communication strategies.

Content Creation and Execution: Develop compelling PR materials such as press releases, media kits, and digital content. Demonstrate creativity in messaging and tactics, ensuring adaptability across various platforms to engage diverse audiences.

Proactive Event Coordination: Organise a campaign-related event, ensuring it is properly publicised for maximum media exposure and public engagement.

Performance Monitoring and Agile Response: Evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust tactics in real-time to improve campaign results. Respond quickly to feedback and able to shift to maintain campaign momentum.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Proven Creative and Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to conceive, develop, and implement innovative and effective communication strategies within tight deadlines.

Exceptional Relationship-Building Skills: Proven track record of quickly establishing and leveraging relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve PR goals.

Superior Communication and Persuasion Skills: Excellent writing and verbal skills, capable of producing and presenting ideas that persuade and resonate with diverse audiences.

Adaptability and Quick Learning: Ability to absorb new information rapidly and translate it into well-developed communication strategies.

Tenacity and Follow-Through: Strong project management skills to drive projects from conception to completion amid challenges.

If you would like to learn more about this role, please enquire for further information.

BACKGROUND

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is a membership organisation, a multidisciplinary society and a registered charity (no: 215869). Its mission is to bring together all the professions in radiology, oncology and allied medical and scientific disciplines to share knowledge and educate the public, thereby improving the prevention and detection of disease and the management and treatment of patients.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic individual to join the British Institute of Radiology (BIR) as an E-Learning Assistant. In this role, you will collaborate closely with BIR staff to support, develop, and utilize learning technologies in alignment with the educational mission of the institute. You will play a vital role in assisting with the creation, maintenance, and delivery of e-learning resources tailored to the needs of professionals in the field of medical imaging. The post holder will work with faculty and BIR staff in the support, development and use of learning technologies to support the educational mission of the BIR. 

KEY Responsibilities

• Assist in utilising a variety of training tools, including webinars and videos, to deliver educational content effectively, ensuring it aligns with the learning objectives and audience needs.
• Provide support to the E-Learning Manager and Video Producer in the design, development and management of the online learning elements including layout, tools, templates, authoring and processes, contributing innovative ideas and insights to enhance effectiveness and user experience.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for e-learning-related inquiries, including sales enquiries. Responding promptly and effectively to resolve issues and provide guidance on utilizing e-learning resources effectively.
• Collaborate with staff to understand content requirements and assist in transforming it into interactive and engaging e-learning resources.
• Assist in updating e-learning content within the institute's CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, specifically within the Online Learning Library and the Posters and Clips platform, to ensure accuracy, relevance, and compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Contribute to providing solutions for problems specific to BIR educational activities.
• Support development and implementation plans and timelines in collaboration with BIR staff to enable the phased introduction of e-learning opportunities.
• Provide support for BIR members and staff in the use of the e-learning technologies, enabling the creation and management of learning materials.
• To undertake any other duties, appropriate to the role, as required.

We are looking for a Social Media Manager to manage Tearfund's social media channels, coordinating content production and engagement that meets organisational objectives and supporter needs. You will work with a variety of roles to establish social media best practice as well as researching and contributing to innovative and effective use of social media in content and product development. You'll be joining a team responsible for creating relevant content and experiences that engage Tearfund's audiences with our mission to end extreme poverty.

Key areas of the role include:

• Developing and implementing the social media strategy
• Coordinating social media production and engagement
• Providing social media support, best practise and training for staff members
• Reporting social media engagement and monitoring trends
• Line managing the Social Media Producer.

Does this role fit with your skills and experiences? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Poverty is not God's plan. You are. We believe that we all play a part in ending extreme poverty and using our God-given skills to make a difference.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from a designated Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager

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. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, creative and resourceful Digital Communications Officer to join McPin.

We are looking for someone passionate about creating accessible and innovative communications to promote mental health research through digital content and good understanding of digital technologies.

The Digital Communications Officer will take a key role in our digital content creation, helping to plan and produce engaging content for social platforms and our website.  They will be integral to ensuring that McPin’s work and messages are communicated with impact. 

The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a small team. They will have proficiency in social media, video editing, design skills (Canva/Adobe Creative Cloud) and a creative way with words.  We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating accessible and innovative communications to promote mental health research.

Our team is committed to transforming mental health research through collaboration, inclusion and a belief in equity and anti-oppressive behaviour.  We strongly encourage applications from Black people, People of Colour, people who are LGBTQIA+, those with a disability and those who identify themselves in marginalised groups, as well as people with lived experience of mental health issues.

 We offer benefits including a competitive salary, hybrid/flexible working, a NEST Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, wellbeing support and mentoring scheme, an individual training budget and access to an Employee Assistance Programme with healthcare cash plan.

Application closing date Tuesday 25th June 2024, 09.00 am

Interview date scheduled week commencing 8th July 2024

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Ali McClary, Communications Manager or visit the McPin Foundation website to download the job description and application form.

Can you help St Mungo’s improve and develop how we communicate within the organisation?

As an Internal Communications Officer, you will work closely with the Head of Internal Communications and Senior Internal Communications Officer, as well as colleagues in the People team, to help develop and deliver engaging internal communications for staff supporting clients in a wide range of roles across the south and south west of England and in London.

You will play a key role in the delivery of our core internal communications which includes: 

• Managing the coordination and delivery of our regular staff newsletters and playing a key role in the management and development of our staff intranet.
• Day-to-day responsibility for our core channels and our content schedule, creating engaging content and support on a range of exciting projects including the planning and delivery of staff engagement events.
• Working with colleagues from across the organisation, providing expert advice and support on internal communications and engagement for wide-ranging projects and initiatives.
• Advising on how the organisation and colleagues can demonstrate our values in their work and promote a culture of mutual respect, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About you

You will have demonstrable experience of working in a communications role, ideally working with an internal staff audience.

In addition you will;

• Have experience of writing and producing compelling communications in different formats for a range of offline and offline channels
• Be confident building positive relationships with colleagues to enhance and improve communications.
• Have strong project and time management skills with the ability to manage a busy and varied work programme.
• Have experience of developing and implementing engaging and creative internal communications campaigns, and experience of supporting or coordinating events, is also desirable.

Being a clear and confident communicator is also essential, as is confidence in using standard internal communications channels such as an intranet (or equivalent experience with a website or content management system).

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 17 June 2024

Interview and assessments on: w/c 24 June 2024

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Make-A-Wish UK in their search for a Website Manager, to manage and deliver website and digital marketing infrastructure that supports income generation and brand development.

This is a full-time post, on an initial 6-month contract, on a remote basis (travel to Reading once a month (flexible).

In this role, the Website Manager will work with colleagues to create and publish high quality and engaging, user-focused web content that meets both business objectives and customer needs. The post-holder will robustly test web content and calls to action to optimise and drive conversations, briefing external agencies on new features, bugs, or improvements. The Website Manager will monitor website performance, user experience, and accessibility, implements improves as needed.

To be successful, you will have knowledge of Web CMS, administration, and hosting, including domains etc, with experience using google tools such as Google Analytics. You will have experience with building data capture mechanisms and using form building tools (e.g. 123 Form Builder), and knowledge of SEO and optimisation tools (Hotjar, Optimise etc). You will have effective communication skills, able to manage relationships with external agencies, and internal relationships. Finally, you will have experience and skills in copy writing, with a working knowledge of the charity sector.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.  

The hiring managers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please initially submit a CV to learn more, and ensure you don’t miss out.

You don’t have to know about Down syndrome. You can learn about Down syndrome, but we need you to know how to nurture the heart of an organisation and its people.

Freelance/self-employed contract for 3 – 4 days per week

£30k - £40k p.a. depending on experience & hours – hours and fee are negotiable

Please see our video on our website (Meet the Team, Current Vacancies) for further details from our Chair, James.

Lead the 17-year-old charity into a brighter future

The role demands quality skills and experience in management, governance, building teams and communities, fundraising and finance – in person and online.

Can you simultaneously be creative, a problem solver, ideas person, developmental, positive leader, supporter, confidante, prudent and adventurous?

We are very keen to hear from you. Please send your CV and a 5 min video explaining who you are and why you suit the role and would like this work.