Do you love to know what’s going on around the world? 

Do you have an eye for great images, compelling stories and influential headlines? 

Do you know how to sift out relevant, news-worthy information and package it for different audiences? 

If you’d like to use your skills to make a real difference in the world we’d like to hear from you.

MAF is the world’s largest humanitarian air operator.  For almost 75 years we have been helping to change the ending for some of the most isolated people on the planet.  We are looking for an inquisitive, creative communicator to keep our communications up to date by sourcing, analysing, storing and sharing details of our transformational work around the world.

You will be responsible for managing the information coming into the organisation, briefing colleagues on news and developments and producing compelling copy for a wide range of audiences.  As a member of our digital team, you will be responsible for creating captivating stories that change hearts and minds to support our priority work and campaigns.

To excel in this role, you will have a genuine and demonstrable interest in geopolitics or international development, along with social media expertise and a way with words.  You will be inquiring, original and a strong communicator with experience of writing in a variety of styles to create and present engaging stories and ideas. Able to thrive under pressure, you’ll be a team player with the ability to plan and work in a complex matrix team, multiple stakeholder environment. 

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian.  Additional information is available on request. 

Benefits: Salary of £30,000FTE. MAF UK provides a non-contributory pension scheme for staff of 10% salary on joining. The full time paid annual leave entitlement is 22 days per year plus 8-statutory paid public holidays per year (including those falling at Christmas and New Year). Leave entitlement will be calculated pro-rata for staff working part time hours.

Interview dates: w/b 18th November 2019

About us 
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We help people directly out of homelessness, and campaign for the changes needed to solve it altogether. We know that together we can end homelessness. 
 
About the role 
This is a crucial new role in Crisis’ growing Marketing and Communications team, leading a new, integrated approach to communications planning across the organisation that puts audiences at its heart. In order to build large-scale public support for ending homelessness, we need our communications to have the biggest possible impact, and it’ll be your job to make that happen. 

About you 
You’ll have extensive experience of strategic planning within a marketing or communications role, and of leading large-scale integrated campaigns. A strategic thinker who is always guided by audience insight, you’ll have the ability to develop and lead a cross-organisational communications planning and evaluation process. You’ll be a natural relationship-builder as well as a credible communications expert, able to bring colleagues with you and provide strategic advice to all parts and levels of the organisation. 

Benefits 
As a member of the team you will have access to wide range of employee schemes and benefits including:  
 
- Interest free season ticket loan  
- Interest free bicycle loan  
- Rent deposit loan scheme  
- Childcare voucher scheme  
- 8% employer contribution pension  
 
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we are committed to your ongoing training and development to build your skills, experience, and career. 
 
How to apply 
To apply, please click 'Apply Now' to be directed to our online jobs portal. The job description can be downloaded by clicking the 'Additional Details' button to the upper right hand side of our online advert.  
 
Closing date: Sunday 3 November 
Interview dates:  Monday 18 or Tuesday 19 November 

At Crisis we value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team using the contact information on the Crisis Jobs site. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

1. Substantial experience of strategic planning within a marketing or communications role
2. An audience-centric approach with substantial experience of commissioning, interpreting and applying market research and audience insight
3. Solid understanding of marketing and communications evaluation techniques and experience of setting KPIs and reporting on impact
4. Demonstrable experience of delivering high profile, integrated, impactful marketing and communications campaigns 
5. Experience and understanding of disciplines across the communications mix including marketing, media/PR, digital and social media 
6. Very strong relationship building skills at all levels and across a complex organisation, approachable and confident with the ability to bring people together and inspire effective joint working
7. Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to evaluate proposals based on strategic fit and identify opportunities for improving impact 
8. Experience of providing strategic communications advice, negotiating and influencing
9. Experience of developing and managing robust processes for planning and prioritising communications activity 
10. Strong project management skills with demonstrable experience of leading cross-organisational project teams to deliver excellent results 
11. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
12. Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion  

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is looking for a great Head of Communications & Marketing to join our team. You'll lead a small but ambitious team in communicating the incredible life-saving work we undertake across Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, as well as the activities and fundraising events that make our work possible. With a wealth of experience across a broad spectrum of communication disciplines, you'll bring creativity, drive and panache to both internal and external communications. A creative, adaptable and strategic marketing and communications expert, your responsibilities will range from strategic to operational.

Are you looking for a new challenge?  Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people across Herefordshire and beyond?

We are looking for a talented individual to join us as Income Generation, Marketing and Communications Director, and be a member of our Strategic Management Team.

You will lead and build on the success of our high-performing Retail, Community, Events, Lottery, Marketing & Communications Teams and further progress St Michael’s income generation activities.

Having been established for 35 years, St Michael’s is well-known, highly respected and generously supported by the community.

Your role will be to build on this firm base using innovative, creative and collaborative ways of working to grow income and play a significant role in improving the public’s understanding of the Hospice’s work.

You will bring your unique skills, expertise, attributes and experience to this dynamic and varied opportunity.  You will build on a culture of fundraising across the organisation while playing a leading role in the development and future success of the charity as a whole.

You will need to have significant experience gained at a senior level. You will need inspirational leadership skills, commercial acumen and an innovative and strategic approach to harness opportunities for further impact and success.

Benefits to the role 

· Newly-built modern office setting

· Pleasant working environment in the heart of the countryside with free parking

· Subsidised hot lunches for staff

· Generous holiday allowance 

· Training and professional development investment

· Flexible working practices

· Employee Assistance Programme

30 - 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 7th November 2019

Assessment Centre: 15th November 2019

The Brent Centre for Young People (BYCP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become happy and healthy adults. Set up 50 years ago to focus on preventing  breakdown and suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and other partners to treat a wide range of young people. 

As part of an ambitious new plan the BCYP is developing its senior leadership team with this new position playing a key role. The Head of Development and Communications will possess the professional and personal credibility to build confidence in the charity both internally and externally, based on a deep understanding of the psychoanalytic approach and ethos of the BCYP. 
 
At a time when the mental health of young people is frequently in the news, this role will lead our ambition to reach and influence new audiences and create long lasting partnerships which enable us to help more young people. It will also provide necessary support to the Centre’s Research Department. 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of a well-respected charity at a time of not only change and growth, but when its work has never been in greater demand.  In addition to candidates with charity experience, we are interested to hear from candidates with commercial sector backgrounds in business development, communications, marketing, etc. seeking to work in the charity sector.
 

A chance to join an award-winning charity in this new role, at an exciting time as we expand our successful work.  Having recently increased our staff team from two to four community organisers, we now need a communications officer to support our campaigns by increasing our online presence, capturing people's stories to demonstrate our success, and producing engaging communications for our members and supporters.

You'll be joining a small staff team, so you'll have the opportunity to input into the strategic direction of the organisation at this crucial time in our development.  As this is a new position you'll be able to work with the lead community organiser to develop it, and take on a leading role in managing our communications.

You will be able to work between 14 and 22.5 hours - if you'd like to discuss working arrangements please get in touch with us before you apply.  Please see the job description for full details. 

TCC is an alliance of diverse groups in North East Wales.  We act on issues affecting the local community; we do that by supporting local people to run effective campaigns and meet directly with decision makers.  We’re the oldest community-organising charity in the UK.

Our members include faith groups, community organisations, schools, and youth groups.  We work with these diverse communities to build relationships, supporting people in picking the right issues to act on, and giving them practical support to run effective campaigns and create change.

Location Human Rights Action Centre, London EC2A 3EA

Hours per week 35; fixed-term until December 2020

Salary details £44,247 per annum

Closing date Tuesday 29 October 2019 at 12:00

Interview date 13 November 2019

Communications are crucial to Amnesty International’s success. And as our organisation expands, they’re becoming more important than ever. This role will place you at the heart of our operations, where you’ll have the chance to shape our communications strategies, your department and the role. If you want to have a direct impact on the profile of Amnesty International UK, this is your chance.

About the role

This role is a fixed-term maternity leave cover until the end of December 2020.

Working right across the organisation, you will oversee and implement our overall integrated communications plan. You will work closely with our many different departments, providing them with communications and marketing guidance, contribute to communications project briefs and take charge of the integrated communications calendar. Your understanding of our brand will be critical and you will make sure that it is being used and applied properly, upholding brand consistency. You’ll work closely with our Digital, AV and Design Managers, making the most of our resources to help create compelling, accessible and well co-ordinated campaigns.

About you

With experience in communications planning (not necessarily the charity sector), you’ll be an organised and level-headed professional. You can manage agencies, budgets and projects, taking a systematic approach to planning, monitoring and review. Your knowledge covers the full range of modern communication techniques. Crucially, you’re articulate, with a gift for negotiation. You’ll be dealing with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation, so you must be adept at influencing and collaborating with others.

About Us

Our aim is simple: to bring the world closer to a place where human rights are enjoyed by all. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Already our network of over seven million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations, human rights education, or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

Apply for this role

For further details about the role and to apply, please click the 'apply on website' button and complete an application by midday on 29 October 2019. Interviews will take place in our Shoreditch office on 13 November.

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applications for flexible working will be considered. Please note that to be considered for this role, the successful candidate must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

This exciting new post with the Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) will harness and amplify the expertise of our 150 member organisations helping us to achieve our vision of a fairer and more effective criminal justice system. This role forms a crucial part of our new strategy - 'Connecting for Change' - by assisting with the development of the CJA’s new communications strategy and leading on its implementation to reach a variety of audiences including policy makers, the public, CJA members and the wider sector. Having a wide membership from across the criminal justice system means there will be great variety to your work which will cover a range of crucial issues from policing to prison reform, race disparity to restorative justice. 

You will have the opportunity to develop new, creative approaches to communicating our messages, lead on social media, support the re-design of the website and liaise with the media. You will travel to visit members across the country to understand and promote their work and help them share their expertise and network through arranging engaging and effective member meetings, round-tables, policy forums, expert groups and our annual CJA Awards and Media Awards. 

You will develop methods to capture member feedback and maintain up to date and accurate systems to track engagement and areas of member expertise. We are a small team, so you will work closely on a day to day basis with the Director and Policy Officer to influence change and work together with our members and Board to achieve a criminal justice system that is safe, smart, person-centred, restorative and trusted. 

You will have at least two year’s (paid or unpaid) relevant work experience in a communications and/or engagement related post, strong IT and social media skills and excellent organisational skills, including some experience of event management. You will need excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with impact  and the ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders and work flexibly as part of a small team. Crucially, you will have a commitment to the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the CJA.

We value having a diverse range of perspectives, expertise and insights on our team.  We are particularly keen to receive applications from black, Asian and minority ethic people and people with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

Help inspire the next generation of engineers.

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Digital Communications to lead the evolution and professionalisation of the Academy's digital communications strategy and content, and help position us as a forward-thinking, digitally savvy brand.

In this newly created role, you will oversee the production of the Academy’s digital content and management of all of the Academy's digital channels to optimise user journeys, maximise meaningful engagement and grow new audiences, working with stakeholders, influencers and thought leaders as needed.

Engineering matters. It underpins our daily lives, drives economic growth, plays a critical role in addressing major societal challenges and helps ensure our readiness for the future, from providing a sustainable supply of food, water and clean energy, to advancing healthcare, and keeping us safe and secure.

As the UK’s national academy for engineering and technology, the Royal Academy of Engineering brings together the most talented and successful engineers – our Fellows – to advance and promote excellence in engineering for the benefit of society.

You will be joining the Academy at an exciting time in its development, following recent significant growth in its activities, and as we embark on delivering a new five-year strategy under the leadership of a new President.

Head of Digital Communications is a leadership role, but one which also offers real intellectual excitement and privileged access to some of the country’s best minds.

To succeed, you must have extensive experience of digital communications and marketing and developing and delivering digital communications strategies with deep knowledge of different digital media channels and content formats. You are someone who is creative, resourceful, versatile, an excellent communicator, and able to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 28th October 2019.

Interview date: 8th November 2019.

37.5hrs per week

St Mungo’s is looking to recruit an Internal Communications Officer to join its award-winning Communications team on a permanent basis.

As the Internal Communications Officer, you will play a crucial role in helping to deliver our current internal communications strategy, which aims to engage, inform and empower our 1,300 staff who work across the South, South West and South East of England.

The role will involve responsibility for key internal communications channels including our weekly staff newsletters, producing engaging content for an internal audience and supporting the further development of our digital internal channels, namely our intranet for staff.

The successful candidate will be a clear and confident communicator. You will have demonstrable experience of coordinating and delivering internal communications across online and offline channels and building positive relationships with colleagues to enhance and improve internal communications. You will also have good time management skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied work programme.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including a pension scheme, staff discounts scheme and flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work/life balance. We are also committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities in support of their personal and professional development.

Closing date: 10:00am, Monday 4 November 2019

Interviews and assessments: Thursday 14 November 2019

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are in the top 50 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2019, we are also proud to have been awarded Personnel Today’s 2018 Diversity and Inclusion (Public Sector) award and we are a Disability Confident Employer. To ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of our clients as well as the communities that we live and work within, we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are seeking a resourceful and innovative communications expert to transform our communications strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to create and implement a new communications strategy so we can reach all our stakeholders in the most effective way possible, with the ultimate aim of delivering increased awareness and growth.

You will be responsible to the CEO, and work closely with the other team leads, overseeing all social media, website and print output to make the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association UK the number one destination for information about PWS. 

You will be an expert communicator who loves to innovate and can enthuse others to join you on the journey. You will understand social media and digital platforms inside out and have a passion for using them. You will be an excellent copywriter and editor with an eye for design. You will have the ability to relate to and communicate with diverse stakeholders and auuudiences.

Ideally, you will have signifiacnt experience managing presss, communications and camp;aigns, but we will consider candidates with less experience who have the aptitude and enthusiasm to learn.

Can you help us change perceptions of engineering?

As part of our busy Communications department, you will promote our rapidly expanding research and international programmes, proactively raising our profile and engaging key opinion formers through both traditional and digital media outreach. You will also build the profile of our new National Engineering Policy Centre, working with other UK engineering organisations to represent the views of over 450,000 engineers across the profession on complex and topical issues such as autonomous systems and clean energy.

Engineering matters. It underpins our daily lives, drives economic growth, plays a critical role in addressing major societal challenges and helps ensure our readiness for the future, from providing a sustainable supply of food, water and clean energy, to advancing healthcare, and keeping us safe and secure.

As the UK’s national academy for engineering and technology, the Royal Academy of Engineering brings together the most talented and successful engineers – our Fellows – to advance and promote excellence in engineering for the benefit of society.

As Communications Manager, you will have a track record of placing exciting news stories in national media and have a great nose for news and a tenacious approach. You will build and maintain good links with media contacts and partner organisations, and will be encouraged to attend high-profile events, work with our Fellows and visit our researchers, giving you access to some of the UK’s most innovative thinkers and a real opportunity to impact on the Academy’s mission to bring engineering to the centre of society.

Adept at writing for a variety of purposes, from news releases and opinion editorial to website copy, your work will also involve drafting speeches and briefings key stakeholders, as well as updating our messaging and suite of marketing collateral. A creative communications practitioner, you will enjoy working collaboratively with a range of subject matter experts and other communications functions.

You will also be skilled in evaluating media campaigns and interpreting complex scientific and technical stories. A strong engineering or scientific background would be an advantage in this role, but your initiative, drive and determination to transform our media profile is the key requirement.

In return, we offer an unrivalled package of benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme, BUPA cash plan, private medical insurance, subsidised restaurant, regular social activities, health and wellbeing programmes and the possibility of flexible working, as well as significant investment into your personal and professional development.

To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 7 November 2019.

First interviews: w/c 18 November 2019.

We are looking for a Communications Coordinator with exceptional communication and organisational skills to play a key role in communicating with our members and external stakeholders, to raise the profile of Consumers International and the work we do to protect and empower consumers globally. 

As Communications Coordinator, you will play an essential role in building organisational understanding of the global external environment and how it relates to the key topics we work on. You will then take this insight forward into our internal and external communications.

You will also act as a standard keeper for our written and designed materials and co-ordinate production of print and online communications.

Responsibilities will include creating and circulating our monthly eNewsletter, providing support with the delivery of engaging content across our website and social media channels, and helping to create content for upcoming events.

Please note: A detailed covering letter with your CV is an essential part of your application for this role, please read the job description thoroughly and highlight in your letter how your skills and experience match each criteria shown in the person specification.

The job description can be downloaded from this site or the Consumers International site.

Would you like to join the world’s leading charity in axial spondyloarthritis (AS)? Our mission is to ensure that everyone with AS receives timely diagnosis and support, is empowered to manage their condition and feels part of a supportive community.

We are seeking an outstanding Head of Communications & Marketing to be part of our team. You will develop and implement a communications strategy, with clear and compelling messages and impactful marketing collateral. You will lead the development of a national awareness campaign and ensure that we have effective communications with our 3,500 members.

Our ideal candidate will have energy, vision and significant experience in a charity communications management role. You will be a strong influencer, with a collaborative approach and exceptional communication skills.

If this sounds like you, apply now by submitting your CV together with two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification.  Deadline for applications 10 am on 21st October Interviews will be held on 28th October. 

Thank you for your interest in NASS!