Marketing Officer - (22 hours Part Time)

Central London

£26,000 - £29,000 (Full time equivalent)  + Benefits

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.

We are seeking a Marketing Officer to join our Communications and Marketing team on a part time basis. The team is committed to keeping members, partners, staff and other stakeholders engaged, informed and involved in the Society’s activities.

Reporting to our Sales and Marketing Manager, you will be joining the Society at an exciting time as we deliver our Strategy 2018-2022 and celebrate our 75th anniversary in 2020. You will have specific responsibility for the marketing of our journals, helping to develop compelling messaging to drive awareness of and submissions to our journals, as well as working on evidence-based campaigns for institutions and individuals. Ideally, you will bring experience of working in a journals environment and want to apply your talents to ensuring excellent engagement with institutional customers and microbiology researchers.

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter by email via the button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 1st January 2020.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Chief Executive
Overcoming MS
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis (OMS) seeks to appoint an exceptional leader to succeed the current CEO, who will step down after more than seven years of dedicated service. The new CEO will lead the charity into its next phase of growth, expanding its digital footprint and its global activities.

OMS is a young, unique and dynamic charity bringing fresh hope to the MS community both in the UK and around the world. Established in 2012, its mission is to raise awareness of the OMS 7 Step Recovery Programme, a scientifically researched, evidence-based approach to MS management that has been shown to improve health outcomes through diet and lifestyle changes. 

OMS has grown from humble beginnings, with just a few dozen people engaged in the UK, to the global footprint and audience engagement it has today. Across its many experiential and digital platforms, the charity offers a variety of ways to inform, educate and empower people with MS, their families and communities.

MS is a global disease, which currently has no cure. It affects roughly 3 million people world-wide and there is no country which is free from MS. It affects people in the prime of their lives, aged between 20-40 years old, and affects three times as many women as men. In the UK alone, there are over 110,000 people diagnosed with MS, and a further 5,000 diagnosed each year.

The CEO reports to the Board of Trustees and will be responsible for all aspects of the overall strategy, planning, resourcing, operational performance and governance of OMS, as well as representing the organisation and its work externally. The postholder will instil and grow a strong internal organisational culture, working collaboratively with the Chair and other key stakeholders. The CEO will build and lead a motivated and high-performing team that will work to support the growth and nurturance of the OMS community in the UK and around the world.

The successful candidate will be a creative thinker with a strong sense of integrity and a values-driven approach. S/he will have a proven track record in leading an organisation through a step-change in growth, including digital and global expansion, expertise in relationship management, a strong understanding of fundraising, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for OMS’ mission.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated, entrepreneurial individual with a track record of success to develop professionally and take the Charity to its next level.

This is a full-time position based in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire), with flexible working possible once established in role.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please click the ‘Apply on Website' button. You will be redirected to the Execucare website.

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Permanent L&D Officer job paying £30,000-£34,000

Your new company
You will be working for a Social Enterprise Charity located in Highbury and Islington. Your new role
As L&D Officer you will be responsible for working collaboratively with the People and Culture team to ensure that all training activity is scheduled with employees and training providers. Daily responsibilities will include: coordinating all training and development activities ensuring a high standard of service to internal and external customers. You'll also be promoting the organization's commitment to investment in personal development as a means of improving employee morale and engagement. In addition to this, you will act as the first point of contact for all training inquiries and activity. This is a permanent position paying up to £34,000.

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a similar L&D role is essential. You will also demonstrate good working knowledge and experience of managing an internal training system to ensure course information and training records are kept up to date. A personal interest in succeeding and developing within HR is also essential for this role. You'll be required to start week commencing 2^nd December, so you must be immediately available.

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation which has recently experienced a lot of change and therefore an excellent opportunity for you to shape the role whilst influencing the culture.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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My Client is looking for a Director of Communications & Engagement to oversee a busy, high performing, self-motivated, and well-functioning team of press, digital, design, and health information staff (approximately 15 employees).  Their goal is to reach more people with their life saving information and you will steer this effort.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the PR, Digital, Health information and Graphic Design teams
• Working with and advising other teams and on occasion, working with the global executive teams on communications planning and responses
• Reviewing brand strategy and communications work to identify creative and novel approaches for communications, with particular emphasis on social media, digital engagement, and digital fundraising
• Overseeing cohesion of content within their brand, including websites, news stories, press releases, corporate information, social media, blogs, science and policy products
• Developing and managing the departmental budget
• Analysing, reporting, and utilising press and web statistics

Experience & Skills required

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities
• An excellent understanding and experience of all digital, marketing and communication disciplines and channels, particularly in the context of third sector / charity and service delivery
• Proven experience of successfully leading the development and implementation of an integrated brand strategy in line with the goals of an organisation
• Demonstrable experience of equipping an organisation to achieve its goals through the use of digital marketing tools
• Demonstrable experience of successfully leading on large organisation-wide projects
• Experience of leading multi-functional teams at senior management / executive level and fostering a culture of learning, growth and professional development
• Experience of successfully leading change across an organisation
• A track record of delivering results and quality outcomes
• Experience of managing significant budgets
• Experience of building and nurturing strong relationships, internally and externally
• Experience of working with schools

Skills and Behaviours

• Substantial communications experience within an organisation of similar size and complexity
• Experience of achieving media coverage, selling stories to the press and managing media relations
• Experience of writing and implementing traditional and digital communications strategies and evaluating outcomes
• Proven experience of effectively leading a team and developing skills, abilities and confidence in staff
• Knowledge and experience of the management of teams at both strategic and tactical level within communications and marketing
• Knowledge of the Health Charity Sector desired
• Strategic internal & external communication planning & delivery
• Project management skills including budget monitoring

The Living Wage Foundation has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Programme Officer. We have expanded the team and have two vacancies for highly motivated and organised individuals to coordinate our accreditation scheme and help us to deliver our growth strategy. 

Living Wage Accreditation

• Support key contacts at potential Living Wage Employers through the accreditation process, from dealing with initial enquiries to guiding them through the employer journey, to checking and processing their accreditation.
• Develop rewarding relationships with key employers, industry and campaign partners within our networks to build interest in the Living Wage and deliver a high-quality experience to our accredited employers.
• With support from the wider team, develop plans and strategies to grow the number of accreditations in specific regions or industries.
• Collate and disseminate Living Wage criteria and policy issues through both internal and external facing guidance, whilst reviewing and monitoring its suitability.

Project Support

• Support the development and implementation of projects to promote and grow Living Wage accreditations and develop the quality of service offered.
• Engage with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to support projects as required.
• Support the growth and development of new and existing Living Wage schemes including, Recognised Service Providers, Living Wage Funders, Living Wage Places, Living Hours, Global Living Wage and Living Work Consultancy.

Administration

• Respond to telephone and web-based enquiries by providing advice and support to employers and supporters.
• Provide administrative support for all aspects of the accreditation journey, including processing accreditations, recognitions and renewals.
• Maintain information stored on administrative systems for the Living Wage Foundation, including the Salesforce database of employers.
• Support the maintenance of our systems to ensure efficient processes and develop reporting mechanisms for effective monitoring and evaluation of our impact and progress against plans.
• Coordinate and administrate Steering, Advisory or Leadership Groups as required, including coordinating agendas, sending out timely papers, taking minutes and following up on actions.

Events and Communications

• Plan and organise events to celebrate and grow our network of Living Wage Employers, including playing an active role in the delivery of Living Wage Week and assisting other members of the team with event logistics.
• Represent and speak on behalf of the Living Wage Foundation at internal and external meetings and events.
• Develop or feed into employer resources including marketing materials, blogs, reports, templates and guides.

General

• Work with Citizens UK community organisers, members and leaders to promote civic engagement with and ownership of the Living Wage campaign.

• Responsibility for delivering agreed areas of the Living Wage Foundation’s work plan and leading on agenda items to report into team meetings.
• Feed into the Living Wage Foundation strategy and objective development.

• Work collaboratively with the Living Wage Foundation and franchise teams to share learnings and experience and ensure that we are meeting the expectations of our network and stakeholders.

Do you want to promote a positive image of young people to the media and counter negative stereotypes?

Would you love to work for a charitable foundation that makes a real difference?

If so, you could become our new Communications and PR Officer. The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up in 1999 by Sir Jack Petchey to inspire and motivate young people and recognise their achievements. To date, the Foundation has invested over £118 million in young people across London and Essex.

This is an exciting time to join the Foundation, as we conduct PR for a range of programmes and events and carry out an ambitious three-year growth strategy.

About the role

This is a great opportunity to take your next step in Communications and PR and gain a wide variety of experience. You will help raise awareness of the Jack Petchey Foundation and its positive influence on hundreds of thousands of young people in London and Essex.

Our new Communications and PR Officer will aim to amplify all of the great things the Foundation does but also, more importantly, ensure PR and Communications is a vehicle to help deliver our mission of inspiring and motivating young people to become achievers and valuable members of society.

We want to be the voice of young people in London and Essex. We want to provide them with the tools, resources, contacts and services that empower them to do great things.

This is an exciting role for the right person who has the energy, creativity and ambition to develop and deliver fun, engaging and effective communications.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button to complete and return an Application and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Closing date: 9am on 6th January 2020.

CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please.

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

The Central Operations Officer is integral to ensuring that our community gets the very best experience from us.  From handling first communications and processing income, through to ensuring that appropriate thank you letters/emails are received, along with other communications, you will be ensure that our community are placed at the centre of all we do.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also have proven experience of working in a busy administrative support role and an understanding of fundraising work.  You must also have the ability to deliver a consistent level of service and be able to work under pressure, often to short timescales.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£23,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Thursday, 19th December 2019

First interview date and location: Tuesday, 17th December 2019 via Skype

Second interview date and location: tbc at our Farnborough Office

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team: 

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity. 

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website!

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate!

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

To lead our communications, marketing and digital activities in order to promote the amazing work that we do for people affected by lymphoma.

Communications and Engagement Manager (maternity)
Based at Head Office in Aylesbury (with flexible working options considered)
12 months fixed-term maternity cover contract
Full-time role: 35 hours per week (substantial part-time may be considered for the right candidate)
Salary: circa £30,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro-rata for part-time hours)

Lymphoma Action is a national charity dedicated to those affected by lymphoma, the UK’s fifth most common cancer. We provide vital information and support including helpline services, multiple peer support networks and events, and award winning, medically endorsed information. Take a look at our 2018 Impact Report for highlights of our recent achievements.

We are looking for a creative Communications and Engagement Manager to cover the maternity leave of our current Manager and to work in a small, but highly dedicated team. You will develop our communication strategies; be our ‘brand guardian’; deliver all aspects of our digital marketing activities (including social media, website and e-newsletters) and write engaging and interesting content for our marketing activities.

This is the perfect role for someone who is:

• Able to think and work strategically to increase our communications reach
• ‘Hands on’ with excellent organisational and planning skills
• Experienced in digital communications and website management
• Has exceptional communication and written skills

In return we can give you the experience of working for a national charity; broaden your digital and communications experience; and offer great benefits such as flexible working.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 20 December 2019.
Interviews will be held in Aylesbury on Tuesday 7 January 2020.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application form. 

No agencies please.

ABOUT US

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

OUR AIMS

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. Our aims are to:

 Make agriculture work better for smallholder farmers, many of them women, so they can adapt to climate change and achieve a good standard of living

 Help more people harness the transformational effects of clean affordable energy and reduce avoidable deaths caused by smoke from indoor stoves and fires.

 Make cities in poorer countries cleaner, healthier places to live and work.

 Build disaster resilience into the lives of people threatened by hazards – reducing the risk of hazards and minimising their impact on lives and livelihoods.

HOW WE WORK

We work on holistic solutions that change systems and have a framework to help us achieve our aims:

 Analyse the root causes of a poverty and vulnerability

 Define the change at scale we need to make

 Develop activities along three complementary paths: Demonstrate, Learn and Inspire.

- Demonstrate that our solutions are sustainable in the real world

- Learn by capturing evidence and adapting our approach

You will work directly with key suppliers and creative agencies, liaising to co-ordinate the successful execution of campaign activities

JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 Contribute to the 3 year strategic plan for donor development to maintain and develop engagement of existing supporters, through direct marketing activities, committed giving and stewardship, contributing to organisational planning process

 Support the implementation and delivery of a strong appeal programme and stewardship for both cash and committed giving

 Support the delivery of all activities to brief, time and budget. Ensuring value for money and compliance with Practical Action’s fundraising policies, data protection legislation and other codes of practice

 Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of campaign management processes and procedures through efficient execution, ensuring ongoing evaluation and learning

 Deliver briefing and scheduling information to the Communications Team to ensure timely delivery of appropriate content and copy for campaigns, participating in collective planning

 Responsible for undertaking project research to support the delivery of activities

 Undertake occasional overseas trips to collect content if required

 Manage the electronic and physical storage of campaign materials

 Track and monitor campaign results through daily reports and produce results analysis for all channels ensuring value for money

 Contribute to the monitoring of the supporter development (income and expenditure) budgets.

 Ensure the Supporter Services Unit are well briefed, have samples and are provide with thank you letters in advance of activities going live

 Coordinate the delivery of activity and internal campaign briefs, print management and procurement, database selection briefs and schedule management, ensuring that all stakeholders are well briefed

 Coordinate the day to day relationships with suppliers and agencies, including responsibility for collating, synthesizing and sharing feedback on materials and activities

 Support the delivery of monitoring and evaluation of stewardship activities and supporter journeys to retain and motivate supporters

 Present and feedback on our work, our activities and results to a range of audiences internally and externally

 Keep abreast of individual giving development activities amongst competitors and the wider charity sector maintaining an awareness of commercial and sector trends and legislation that relate to Practical Action and its ability to grow its fundraising

 Ensure Practical Action follows and champions best practice relating to fundraising standards and our approach to supporter care. Share and promote best practice, priorities and outcomes

 Maintain compliance with organisational policies and attend mandatory training

 Undertake any tasks reasonably requested by the Organisation

PERSON PROFILE

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge and Qualifications

 A level or equivalent qualification

 Knowledge of scheduling and project management

 Knowledge and experience of direct marketing techniques and practice for fundraising

 Working knowledge of GDPR and data protection and fundraising regulations and compliance

 Knowledge and understanding of industry wide good practice and developments in fundraising; awareness of trends and opportunities in the sector

 Proficient use of business IT systems, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the use of CRM databases preferably the Raisers Edge.

Skills and Experience

 Excellent organizational and time management skills, with proven experience in the ability to plan, prioritise, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment

 Direct marketer at least 2 years’ experience working in a supporter development environment

 Good understanding of print production processes, media buying including briefing of suppliers

 Solid skills evaluating copy, succinctly synthesizing and collating feedback from multiple stakeholders

 Strong written and verbal communication skills; copy writing and proof reading, strong attention to detail and the ability to present internally and externally

 Experience of working with and building strong relationships with creative agencies, professional fundraising organisations, consultants and suppliers

 Good understanding and knowledge of donor audiences and segmentation

 Good analytical and research skills

 Team member who can easily work as part of a cross functioning team to deliver shared goals

 Presenting to a range of audiences internally and externally

 Experience and interest in international development and an ability to convey this to our supporters in a passionate way is desirable.

Please apply direct through our website.

Additional information

We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th December 2019

Interviews to be held on Friday 10th January 2020

Active Travel Officer, Workplaces

 (ref: SUS2820)

£24,446 per annum - 37.5 hours per week – contract to 31 March 2021 – Derry/Londonderry

This is an exciting role with a variety of responsibilities, including developing engagement activities with workplaces and their employees across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area; developing a culture of sustainable travel behaviour and encouraging the use of cycling, walking, public transport and car sharing.

With a good standard of education, you will have experience of sustainable behaviour change and/or employee engagement project delivery in a workplace setting.  You will also have experience of leading group workshops and organising and running events. You will have excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills, the ability to deliver engagement activities and promotional events and to motivate and enthuse others. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise and manage your own workload. You will also be IT literate and committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 09:00am on Friday 10 January 2020. Interviews will take place in Derry on Friday 24 January 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

The Fairtrade Foundation

Job title: Media Officer

Salary: £30,521 per annum

Location: London

Contract/Hours: 35 hours, Full time

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Media Officer to work within the Media & Communications Team on the development and delivery of media strategies and campaigns.  You will need to build and maintain relationships with print, broadcast and social media, to ensure impactful coverage of Fairtrade and its positive impact for producers. 

The role is a vital and highly visible one within the Foundation. You will join a small high performing team that creates, develops and promotes compelling stories about Fairtrade, as well as a key role in events such as the Fairtrade Fortnight. You will have excellent writing skills, along with experience of working in a busy press office dealing directly with journalists and managing the external media monitoring and press clippings services. You will often be first point of contact for journalist enquiries. You should also have experience of using web content management systems and specialist journalist contact databases. If you have experience of organising events for journalists with the aim of securing media coverage, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

It’s an exciting time to join the Fairtrade Foundation – we have just celebrated 25 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a basic DBS check will be needed for this role as part of an offer of employment.

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing date: 6 January 2020 10 a.m.

Interviews will take place 20 January 2020

Contract: Permanent

To apply please fill out an application online (CVs will not be accepted) visit the jobs page at

 Job Description

Job Title: Media Officer

Reports to: Senior Media Manager.

Staff Reporting: None, but supervision of volunteers may be required.

Based at: 5.7 The Loom, 14 Gower’s Walk, London, E1 8PY

Salary: £30,521 a year

Level: Grade 7

Date updated: December 2019

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an independent non-profit organisation that focuses on four key areas of work in the UK:

• We partner with businesses to certify their supply chains according to Fairtrade’s independent, producer/worker focused standards, and to enable increased investment in producer and worker led development plans. This includes licensing the use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on products.
• We grow demand for Fairtrade products by connecting producers and workers with retailers and branded businesses in the UK, and helping to strengthen supply chain relationships that are fairer and more equitable. 
• We work with commercial and donor partners to develop programmes and services that support producers and workers to achieve their development goals. 
• We campaign to raise awareness of the need for Fairtrade amongst the public and with policy makers, supporting the grassroots Fairtrade movement to call for fairer trade.

The hundreds of Fairtrade Towns, Faith Groups, Schools and Universities and committed supporters are vital in helping us realise our vision of fair trade.

In the UK, the Fairtrade Foundation employs around one hundred staff across Commercial, Public Engagement and Impact Directorates, and in Finance, IT & Data, Facilities & HR teams.

Background

Public Engagement

The Public Engagement Directorate inspires and enables public supporters of Fairtrade to take action, either individually or in their communities through a diverse range of channels and campaigns.  We aim to make public support for Fairtrade as strong and wide ranging as we can. The Media and Communications unit is key to achieving this goal and to ensure people are aware of the difference Fairtrade makes to the lives of farmers and workers around the globe.

What we are looking for?

It’s an exciting time to join Fairtrade – We’re in the fourth year of our 2016-2020 Strategy – Fairtrade Can, I Can – Changing Trade, Changing Lives which is an ambitious global response to a changing world. Our new strategy presents the opportunity for us all to work together in new ways, to drive even more impact, galvanise pubic support and action to tackle the urgent challenges farmers and workers face by continuing to drive an effective and inspiring organisation and system.

We have just celebrated 25 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.

The role is a vital and highly visible one within the Foundation. You will join a small high performing team that delivers and promotes compelling stories about Fairtrade, as well as a key role in events such as the Fairtrade Fortnight. You will have excellent writing skills, along with experience of working in a busy press office dealing directly with journalists and managing the external media monitoring and press clippings services. You will often be first point of contact for journalist enquiries and would therefore best suit a naturally confident and who is comfortable communicating at all levels and has the ability to easily build efficient and effective working relationships. You should also have experience of using web content management systems and specialist journalist contact databases. If you are a talented and ambitious Media or Press Officer, with experience mentioned you will be a great fit. If you also have experience of organising events for journalists with the aim of securing media coverage, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

The Role Profile

The post holder will work with the Media & Communications Team on the development and delivery of media and communications strategies and campaigns, and in building and maintaining relationships with print, broadcast and social media, to ensure impactful coverage of Fairtrade and its positive impact for producers. The role engages the public through effective dissemination of Fairtrade news, PR campaigns, impact stories and content, building relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets and managing overall media monitoring and office systems.

Key Tasks

1. Acts as a first point of contact for general press enquiries, as well as meeting and greeting journalists at various events internally and externally.Is responsible for handling requests from journalists for facts and figures, photographs and images, footage, product samples, logging and overseeing sample and footage stocks.
2. Sets up media interviews, providing relevant briefings, information and logistical support for spokespeople to ensure they are well prepared.
3. Works with Media & Communications Team to set up media training for Fairtrade Foundation spokespeople.Develops digital press relations, working with the digital team to create innovative content and news stories to place on Foundation website and elsewhere.
4. Drafts responses to media queries and questions on and offline, working with senior media managers to develop key messages and quotes.
5. Drafts press releases and sells in stories to relevant media lists, and disseminates relevant content into our social networks, drawing these to the attention of relevant journalists, bloggers and agreed audiences.Works up ideas for new media campaigns and innovative ways to target the press, and manage delivery of agreed elements of any campaigns, especially ensuring delivery of media coverage in regional, educational, faith-based and community press outlets.
6. Develops and manages the organisation of media events, e.g. press launches, webinars and online chats, press conferences, press or blogger outreach days, PR stunts.
7. Ensures the smooth running of the Foundation’s media office, including up-to-date lists of journalist and blogger contacts and mailing lists, media calendar of activity across all channels (both traditional and digital), running files, on-call rota systems, daily news review processes etc.Works closely with digital colleagues on the Foundation’s digital and social media systems, including Facebook, Twitter feeds, Instagram and other social media accounts, developing engaging content, stimulating and managing conversations and responses. Ensures effective content management of virtual press office on the Foundation’s website including news and partners news pages, online press packs.
8. Contribute into media, digital and marketing communications planning & editorial calendars to ensure clear management of stories and content across relevant channels.
9. Manages schedules and content for the Foundation’s news blog, working with the managers in the team to commission and edit pieces from colleagues and external guest bloggers, conduct interviews, write fresh content.  Ensures the blog responds to news stories with relevant commentary, and drives wider dissemination from our blog into Fairtrade’s stakeholder e-news, mainstream online news, social media and commentary channels.Manages the monitoring, dissemination and evaluation of media coverage
   • disseminates daily / weekly news summaries
   • ensures all press clippings are logged and filed
   • manages the relationship with external press clippings service
   • ensures audio and visual recordings of broadcast coverage
   • ensures up to date media coverage is displayed in relevant places
10. Supports the team in the preparation of overseas press visits, including logistical travel arrangements, preparation of briefings and press packs, liaison with other parties on the trip etc.
11. Recruits and manages volunteers or interns to support the delivery of media activities and events, and in the day to day running of the media office

Review Arrangements

The details contained in the Job Description reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared.  It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Consequently, the Fairtrade Foundation will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.

Person Specification

Job Title: Media Officer

Education/ Training

A solid educational background, preferably to degree level, or comparable work experience (E)

Experience

Experience of working in a busy press office and dealing directly with journalists (E)

Experience of drafting and disseminating press releases in a relevant sector (eg charity/not-for-profit, international development or FMCG)  (E)

A successful track record in developing and using digital media channels and social media in order to amplify and disseminate press coverage (E)

Experience of managing administrative systems and acting as the first point of contact for a media team or similar organisation (E)

Previous experience of using specialist journalist contact databases and previous experience of dealing with external media monitoring  and press clippings services (E)

Previous experience of, and familiarity with using Web content management systems (CMS) (E)

Experience of media and social media monitoring and analysis, including use of Google analytics, and tools to measure audience reach, value, sentiment and engagement (E)

Experience of organisation of events with the aim of securing media coverage, and events for journalists (D)

Knowledge/ Technical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (E)
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and successful team working and the ability to deal confidently with internal and external stakeholders (E)
• Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and use of content management systems (CMS) for web publishing (E)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy workload (E)
• Willingness to take part in out of hours duty rota (E).

Competencies/

behaviours

• Passionate Commitment - having passion, dedication and proactively showing support for the work of the Foundation.  Contributing to a positive internal atmosphere and external perception of the Foundation.
• Embracing Change - flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs.  It is about innovating, doing something new or differently.  It also involves welcoming creative ideas and solutions.
• Working with Integrity - using a principled approach for every decision and action. Choosing to do the right thing even when it is difficult.
• Leadership - taking a leadership role regardless of your rank within the hierarchy.  It involves acting with the Foundation’s vision in mind, being decisive and working for the good of the entire organisation and its mission.
• Teamwork - working in a way which acknowledges the interdependence of people in your team and other teams.  It is also about effective cross-team project working.
• Positive relationships - fostering and maintaining constructive and professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Delivering results - achieving a high quantity of measurable results whilst maintaining, or even raising, quality of work.

• Managing resources responsibly - managing the Foundation’s resources well.  It involves negotiating best value for the Foundation and ensuring the longevity of the organisation.
• Information and Knowledge management - working in a way that values the gathering, management and sharing of information (facts and data) and knowledge (understanding gained through experience) of benefit to the Foundation.

Organisational Commitment

• Knowledge of and commitment to Fairtrade, our values and development issues (E)
• We want everyone to be ambassadors for the organisation and encourage staff & volunteers to speak at events which on occasion might be during evenings and weekends (E)
• Commitment to our values: Action, Integrity, Respect, Challenge and Optimism (E)
• At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us (E)

* E = Essential D = Desirable

Fundraising Support Officer

• £31,260 - £35,000 p.a. (dependent upon experience) + pension, medical and dental insurance

• 25 days holiday (plus three additional days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

• 4pm finish on Fridays

• Central London location (Covent Garden)

REPORTS TO

Fundraising Manager

OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Fundraising Team as a Fundraising Support Officer. The role will require the individual to split their time between being based within our modern London offices and out in the Provinces providing Festival support to the Masonic Community including participating and attending meetings, maintaining records and producing management reports.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to build excellent relationships with stakeholders at all levels and have the ability to influence others. They will need to be comfortable with public speaking to a variety of audiences and be confident in their knowledge of fundraising activities. A good knowledge of Freemasonry and the Festival system will also be essential for this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To support the Fundraising Manager in maximising income to sustain the work of the charity

• To provide guidance and support as required in respect of all Festival and other fundraising appeals

• To ensure new fundraising initiatives and procedures are well supported

• To provide support to stakeholders in respect of all aspects of fundraising practice and procedure

• To represent the MCF at relevant meetings, conferences and events

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Previous experience within the Charity sector

• Track record of organising a successful Fundraising campaign or event

• Supporting external stakeholders

• Delivering presentations

• Report writing

• Knowledge of Freemasonry and the Festival system

• Understanding of fundraising procedures and best practice

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft systems

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills

• Excellent presentational skills

• Ability to influence others

• Ability to use initiative

• Ability to work to deadlines

Desired

• Previous experience in the area of Masonic Festival support

• Knowledge of Masonic honorifics

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role.

Please note that CVs received without a covering letter will not be considered.

Deadline for applications:  2 December 2019

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2020, 9am GMT

Organisation: Scriptoria Sustainable Development Communications

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £24,000 – £29,000 – depending on experience

Start date: ASAP (January/February 2020)

What we're looking for

We are an ethically focused knowledge-management and communications consultancy looking for a new team member to support our project management and delivery within our Consulting team. Specifically, we want an individual with a passion for sustainable development, a friendly, outgoing personality and a willingness to learn new skills and work with new programmes.

This role will require you to liaise with Scriptoria’s clients, balance a busy workload and deliver high-quality work to deadlines. We’re looking for someone who will enjoy contributing to the diverse activities that our consultancy services cover and is able to engage with a wide range of subject areas and sectors. The role will include the following:

• Developing and implementing new knowledge-management and communications solutions for sustainable development programmes
• Monitoring and managing projects, deadlines and budgets
• Identifying and bidding for new opportunities for Scriptoria
• Liaising with Scriptoria’s Data & Technical Services team to facilitate the production of knowledge- and data-management tools for Scriptoria’s clients
• Curating and configuring SharePoint sites and knowledge-management systems
• Writing, editing and proofreading online and in-print communications products
• Managing internal and external social media platforms and driving user engagement
• Presenting work to Scriptoria’s clients and training them in the tools and services we’re providing
• Conducting background research to support larger projects
• Supporting company marketing and the development of internal systems to facilitate Scriptoria’s expansion

Who we are

Scriptoria is an internationally-renowned development communications and knowledge-management consultancy specialising in agriculture, water, health, governance, poverty reduction, climate change and other environmental issues. Our Consulting Team solve complex problems to help sustainable development organisations better manage information and communicate their findings.

Working with Scriptoria

Our senior team has an exceptional skill set, and we recognise that candidates with all the skills we need simply may not exist. But don’t worry if you have some of the skills we want but lack others – we can and will train you to fill those gaps.

The ability to work from the London office (in Tooting, SW17) is essential, as you will work side-by-side with senior team members to gain new skills and exchange ideas. This job will also involve international travel to developed and developing regions such as Africa and Asia, so applicants must be willing to travel.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Key skills and experience

Essential

Qualifications and skills

• A 2:1 or first-class honours degree
• Three years’ experience in an area relevant to Scriptoria’s work
• Outstanding English language, writing and communications skills, to the standard of a native speaker

Characteristics and interests

• A friendly, open personality (bright, resilient, cheerful, confident)
• A passion for international development and project management
• An interest in information technology and data management
• A willingness to travel and to take a flexible approach to working hours when travelling
• Confident use of computers and a willingness to learn new IT systems and software
• The confidence and professionalism required to present to and work with Scriptoria’s clients
• The ability to work very well under pressure and self-manage
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines

Desirable

• A Master’s degree or other advanced qualification
• Experience working with programs such as Microsoft SharePoint or other management information systems
• Experience using Microsoft Teams
• Experience working with database and front-end web developers
• Experience using video editing software or recording audio for professional use
• Experience using content management systems such as WordPress
• Experience using social media platforms in a professional context including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook

Salary and annual leave

Salary will depend on qualifications and experience but is expected to be between £24,000 and £29,000 p/a (depending on experience). Annual leave is 25 days plus public/statutory holidays.

Every three minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with dementia, and it is now the leading cause of death. There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to increase to 1.1 million by 2025, and 2 million by 2050.

Dementia UK helps families cope by giving them a lifeline to living more positively day-to-day through the unique, specialist one-to-one support of our specialist Admiral Nurses. When things get challenging or difficult, our nurses work alongside people with dementia and their families, giving them the expert guid­ance and practical solutions that they need, which can be hard to find elsewhere. Dementia UK Admiral Nurses help people to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.

Our aim is to ensure that there is an Admiral Nurse available for every family that needs one.

About the Supporter Care Officer Role

Dementia UK has experienced exciting and unprecedented growth over the past four years, more than doubling income to £6.9 million.

We have seen significant growth in income and have ambitious plans to maintain this growth; so we can significantly increase the number of Admiral Nurses, and the specialist support they provide. 

This role will involve working as a key member of a busy Supporter Care team, helping to maintain and drive fundraising growth across a number of income streams. You will achieve this by ensuring the best possible supporter experience for all of our donors, and by proactively improving processes and ways of working.