Press Officer (Maternity Cover)

Full time (37.5 hours), flexible working options considered, FTC up to 12 months

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Witney, near Oxford

Would you like to work for a vibrant Marketing Communications team that is passionate about growing support for Christians and churches facing persecution?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Press Officer, with exceptional interpersonal skills, to play a key role in raising awareness of the increasing persecution faced by millions of Christians.

Open Doors is a Christian charity, part of Open Doors International, a global NGO network that works in over 60 countries to support and strengthen persecuted Christians. Last year the UK base raised approximately £12 million to provide practical support such as food, medicines, trauma care, legal assistance, safe houses and schools, as well as spiritual support through Christian literature, training and resources.

Working with the PR team, you will be responsible for responding to media enquiries and for building and maintaining contact with journalists; you’ll also enable Open Doors to establish excellent long-term relations with mainstream and Christian media. You will deliver press releases and media packs, write blogs and social media posts, and input into other promotional materials and events that build awareness of Open Doors.

Brilliant written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role and you’ll be able to write confidently for different media, including blogs, social media platforms and press releases. As a committed Christian*, you will have a good understanding of the Christian community and its various denominational expressions throughout the UK & Ireland. Professional, efficient and a good planner, you will be committed to high standards and show exceptional attention to detail. 

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, learn from the best and grow in other areas, too, as we invest in you. If this sounds like your kind of environment to thrive in: God-filled, fun, passionate, and professional - and if you’ve got the talent we need - then we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 23 October 2019

Interview: 7 November 2019

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an active, practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.

Surrey Wildlife Trust is a conservation charity for everyone who cares about nature in Surrey. We focus on protecting the wonderfully rich natural life that is found across our towns and countryside ensuring that future generations living in Surrey will be able to enjoy the sense of wonder and well-being that nature offers.

CF Fundraising Ltd recruits new members on behalf of Surrey Wildlife Trust and are looking to grow our team working on behalf of this inspirational charity. Working in pre-booked, high footfall venues on either a full or part time basis, this is a unique opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the work of the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Venues are booked by our internal Private Site Coordinators and consideration is given to the time f year, weather etc and in door venues are booked where required.  We also attend a number of events throughout the year.

Key facts about the role

This is an employed & salaried role (not self-employed), starting salary £20,800 based on a 40-hour week (pro-rata for part time).  There is also an uncapped performance related bonus scheme, 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and pension scheme. Full & part time opportunities are available.  You will be working throughout Surrey in pre-booked venues.  If you are achieve 15 donors per week your OTE will be £40k (basic and commission), however the commission is uncapped!

This role really does make a difference. You will be the public face of the charity, seeking new members to support by way of regular monthly direct debit donations.

You will have excellent communication skills, be confident interacting with the public and able to work under your own initiative.

Ideally, you will:

• have worked in a customer-facing role such as Direct or Field Sales, Fundraising or Customer Service with experience of working to targets
• be an effective, persuasive, passionate and engaging communicator able to create a rapport in a face-to-face situation
• have a positive attitude, high level of self-motivation and a strong work ethic
• enjoy the variety of travelling and working in a different environment each day
• have the flexibility to work weekends
• You must have a full driving licence and your own vehicle

All uniform, equipment and point of sale materials are provided - including an electronic tablet.  Accommodation will be provided if staying away plus a contribution towards travel expenses will be paid.

What happens next:

If you’re excited about the opportunity to work on behalf of this great charity and would like to hear more then please contact us at CF Fundraising Ltd, would love to hear from you.

In the first instance, please forward your CV to Joanne Hill together with a note explaining your interest.

Location: London, with occasional travel required throughout UK
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,000pa
Benefits: Read more about what we offer on our website
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: by 9am on 21 October 

Download the job description and person specification from our website

Summary

We are looking for a skilled Public Affairs Officer to join our high-performing Policy and Public Affairs team. Help us to push back the limits of arthritis and make sure people get the support they need.

About the role

The Policy and Public Affairs team works to identify the policy changes that are needed to transform the lives of people with arthritis, influence decision-makers through our public affairs work, and mobilise people with arthritis who campaign with us.

This is an exciting time for our team as we introduce the merged charity to public affairs audiences and build on recent successes. This role is instrumental to the charity’s public affairs activities; the Public Affairs Officer will be responsible for delivering a programme of parliamentary events and coordinating our presence at party conferences. The successful candidate will be able to help shape our engagement with MPs, take forward our Arthritis Champions programme, and implement influencing strategies that aim to change the lives of people with arthritis across the country.

Key requirements

• Good experience of working in a public affairs and/or policy environment, including effective delivery of influencing strategies that encompass public affairs, policy, campaigns and/or social media.
• Strong experience of building productive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable ability to synthesise complex policy information into external-facing briefings and materials for public affairs audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience of planning and delivering events to a high standard.
• A flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to the needs of the organisation and unforeseen external developments.
• Good attention to detail; consistently produces accurate work and identifies errors.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and message for a variety of audiences.
• Good written communication skills; a clear writing style.
• Enthusiasm for the role and commitment to transforming the lives of people with arthritis.

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:

1. a concise, up-to-date CV

2. along with a completed supporting statement of no longer than two sides demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification.

3. Please include where you’ve seen this role advertised

Email your completed application by 9am on 21 October via the link on our website.

Interviews

First interviews expected: 28 and 29 October in London

Second interviews expected: 5 November in London
 

About us

Arthritis causes pain, fatigue and isolation for 18.8 million people in the UK every single day. It can impact on the ability to work, our relationships and take away our independence. We don’t accept this.

We are Versus Arthritis. We are volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers and friends, all doing everything we can to push back against arthritis. We’re reaching out to everybody with the information and support they need, funding vital research and changing the way society sees arthritis. Together we’ll keep running, researching, influencing, volunteering, advising, chatting, baking, listening.  We won’t stop until no-one has to tolerate living with the pain, fatigue and isolation of arthritis. 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us defy arthritis.

Read more about what we do, working for us and what we offer on our wesbite.

Promoting Equality in the workplace

Versus Arthritis is a Registered Charity No: 207711 and in Scotland No. SC041156

Membership is crucial to the future of the RSPB, and the Face to Face Membership Logistics Officers are essential to ensure our public facing staff have everything they need to inspire the public to give nature a home.

This will include physical resources and ensuring their timely distribution to the team, as well as ensuring support systems run effectively, with clear communication of any changes to working processes.

Face to Face Membership Logistics Officer
Reference number: HyEw1-3 and 4
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary starting at: £17,276 to £18,716 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

You will be responsible for the smooth distribution of uniform, stock and other resources to every member of the team and overseeing the key processes that underpin the administration of the team, including using specialised computer software programmes.

The role demands a commitment to managing a diverse and varied workload that changes from day to day, supporting the F2F team to deliver its targets and building excellent relationships across the organisation.

If you have a high level of attention to detail, a desire to constantly review and improve processes as well as excellent communication skills then we want to hear from you.

Please send in your application as soon as you are ready - we are actively recruiting and may draw the role to close when suitable applications are received. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Closing date: 24th October 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number HyEw1-3 and 4 on any correspondence.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

No agencies please.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven person with excellent leadership skills to be a part of the RSPB's Face to Face Membership Team.

Face to Face Membership Area Manager - Durham and Northumberland
Reference number: 0bt4K-17
Location: Durham & Northumberland
Salary starting at: £22,073 to £23,912 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

The Face to Face Area Manager role is essential to ensure that our team of roving Membership Fundraisers are performing to the best of their ability, inspiring the public about our vital conservation work and raising vital membership income for the RSPB. You will be responsible for leading and managing a dispersed and remote team of up to 8 Membership Fundraisers attending events and private site venues across the Durham and Northumberland area. The ability to inspire your team to achieve stretching membership recruitment targets, motivate a remote and dispersed team and ensure an exceptional experience for all members of the public will be key to being successful in the role. You will also be responsible for ensuring your team adhere to all legal fundraising compliance standards for private site fundraising and represent the RSPB brand effectively, so previous experience of fundraising and the associated compliance standards is beneficial. If you are a natural leader with the ability to performance manage a team of sales individuals and inspire them to achieve excellent results then we want to hear from you.

The role will manage Membership Fundraisers across the Durham & Northumberland area so as well as being based here a willingness and ability to travel in this area is essential to support your team. You will be provided with a work vehicle for all travel.

You will be part of a successful and energetic team that is central to delivering the organisations work. Above all else, you'll be an advocate for saving nature. Nature's in big trouble - the climate crisis and loss of habitat are pushing some of our best loved species towards extinction. We won't let nature fall silent. This role is your chance to make real change possible. What do you say?

Closing date: 17 October 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number 0bt4K-17 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

Location: London and SE

Are you a proactive and energetic individual with excellent communication and relationship management skills who wants to make a difference? Do you have experience of developing strategic partnerships and funding opportunities which will enable young people to release their potential and achieve success?

The Prince’s Trust is looking to recruit a Head of Public Sector for the South region.

We’re looking for a well-networked individual with great existing relationships in either a charity or public-sector arena, who understands the funding environment, and can both grow existing and develop new partnerships. The ability to relate to a range of organisations and influence decisions across all levels is key to this rewarding role, as well as contributing to proposals and collaborating with internal colleagues.

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive, and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: Birmingham

We are looking for a Partnership Manager in the Public Sector Team to raise £500k + per year working between public sector and corporate partnerships unlocking opportunities in Birmingham and surrounding area.

They will support and execute a successful strategy for The Prince’s Trust response to the devolution agenda in the West Midlands, including businesses in Birmingham with a focus on Built Environment, Social Value and Digital.

They will liaise closely with partnership and internal colleagues to ensure the proposition for employers and regional government continuously improves.  They will support the generation of new partnerships in excess of £500k in multi-year value.

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Young Carers and Young Adult Carers)

London (Union Street, SE1)

£30,238 per annum (Grade E) plus Inner London Weighting (£3,000)

Fixed term contract for 3 years

Full time (1.0 FTE)

London based - Working mainly within England, with some liaison with colleagues working in / covering Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.

With locally based Network Partners we are able to support carers in the community with information, advice, emotional support, hands on practical help and access to much needed breaks. We offer specialist services for carers of people of all ages and conditions and a range of individually tailored support and group activities.

We are currently looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Young Carers and Young Adult Carers). This role will increase and improve Carers Trust’s status at the forefront of public policy debate around young carers and young adult carers, and make sure that the interests of young carers and young adult carers, and the services that support them, are effectively represented to decision-makers, such as parliamentarians, senior staff in education, NHS and local authorities. Main duties include:

• You will monitor parliamentary business, and horizon-scan for policy issues, about, and affecting, young carers and young adult carers. In response, you’ll be writing appropriate reactive responses (to include, but not limited to: internal and external briefings, consultation responses, social media and web posts, e-bulletin copy), and suggesting influencing opportunities linked to these for Carers Trust, as well as the local services we support. 
• You’ll work across the England Directorate to secure:
  • examples of arising, or emerging, issues affecting young carers, young adult carers and/or the services that support them
  • practice examples and interventions which support young carers, young adult carers, from across The Carers Trust Network, and from Carers Trust’s projects and programmes
  • young carers’ and young adult carers’ personal stories of what has helped, or hindered, their lives in relation to issues such as education and employment, their mental and physical health, and social care

The successful candidate will have experience of:

• Working directly with decision-makers at either a national level and/or local level.
• Analysing policy at a national or local level, formulating policy recommendations, and identifying associated influencing opportunities 
• Supporting stakeholders to be involved in policy or public affairs work.
• Representing, or speaking on behalf of, a large organisation

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in joining a vibrant organisation and very successful team.

In order to apply, please complete an application form, making sure that you have responded to the person specification. We will not accept CVs for this role.

No agencies.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th October with interviews being held on Tuesday 29 October at CarersTrust , Unit 101, 164-180 Union Street, London SE1 0LH

Carers Trust is committed to valuing diversity. 

Carers Trust has a number of measures in place to support the carers in its employment including carers leave.

Charity numbers: England and Wales 1145181, Scotland SC042870.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven person with excellent leadership skills to be a part of the RSPB's Face to Face Membership Team.

Face to Face Membership Area Manager
Reference: Obt4K-15
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire
Salary: £22,073 to £23,912 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

The Face to Face Area Manager role is essential to ensure that our team of roving Membership Fundraisers are performing to the best of their ability, inspiring the public about our vital conservation work and raising vital membership income for the RSPB. You will be responsible for leading and managing a dispersed and remote team of up to 8 Membership Fundraisers attending events and private site venues across the Cambridge and Hertfordshire area. The ability to inspire your team to achieve stretching membership recruitment targets, motivate a remote and dispersed team and ensure an exceptional experience for all members of the public will be key to being successful in the role. You will also be responsible for ensuring your team adhere to all legal fundraising compliance standards for private site fundraising and represent the RSPB brand effectively, so previous experience of fundraising and the associated compliance standards is beneficial. If you are a natural leader with the ability to performance manage a team of sales individuals and inspire them to achieve excellent results then we want to hear from you.

The role will manage Membership Fundraisers across Cambridge and Hertfordshire so as well as being based here, a willingness and ability to travel in this area is essential to support your team. You will be provided with a work vehicle for all travel.

You will be part of a successful and energetic team that is central to delivering the organisations work. Above all else, you'll be an advocate for saving nature. Nature's in big trouble - the climate crisis and loss of habitat are pushing some of our best loved species towards extinction. We won't let nature fall silent. This role is your chance to make real change possible. What do you say?

Closing date: 17 October 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number Obt4K-15 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven person with excellent leadership skills to be a part of the RSPB's Face to Face Membership Team.

Face to Face Membership Area Manager
Reference: Obt4K-23
Location: Shropshire & Mid Wales
Salary: £22,073 to £23,912 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

The Face to Face Area Manager role is essential to ensure that our team of roving Membership Fundraisers are performing to the best of their ability, inspiring the public about our vital conservation work and raising vital membership income for the RSPB. You will be responsible for leading and managing a dispersed and remote team of up to 8 Membership Fundraisers attending events and private site venues across the Shropshire and Mid-Wales area. The ability to inspire your team to achieve stretching membership recruitment targets, motivate a remote and dispersed team and ensure an exceptional experience for all members of the public will be key to being successful in the role. You will also be responsible for ensuring your team adhere to all legal fundraising compliance standards for private site fundraising and represent the RSPB brand effectively, so previous experience of fundraising and the associated compliance standards is beneficial. If you are a natural leader with the ability to performance manage a team of sales individuals and inspire them to achieve excellent results then we want to hear from you.

The role will manage Membership Fundraisers across Shropshire and Mid-Wales so as well as being based here, a willingness and ability to travel in this area is essential to support your team. You will be provided with a work vehicle for all travel.

You will be part of a successful and energetic team that is central to delivering the organisations work. Above all else, you'll be an advocate for saving nature. Nature's in big trouble - the climate crisis and loss of habitat are pushing some of our best loved species towards extinction. We won't let nature fall silent. This role is your chance to make real change possible. What do you say?

Closing date: 17 October 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number Obt4K-23 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.

To fulfil an important role as a member of the Systems team working with operational colleagues
to deliver a world class visitor experience by maintaining all aspects of systems delivery seven
days a week. To work with the IT & Systems Manager in maintaining and supporting public facing
systems such as A/V systems, digital signage, wi-fi, ticketing and interactives in our public
galleries. To assist in the technical delivery of museum events, activities and initiatives. To provide
ad-hoc support for back office systems including Microsoft Office 365 and line of business
applications.

BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL

Digital Communications and Campaigns Officer

• Location: Cambridge, UK
• Full time: 35 hours per week
• Contract: Open-ended
• Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pro rata plus competitive 12% pension benefit
• Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata in year 1, increasing by 1 day pa to 28 days

BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation partnership. With a presence in over 110 countries, and over ten million supporters and volunteers, we are often referred to as ‘conservation’s best kept secret’. We want your help to change that.

In this crucial role, which places you at the centre of the newly-restructured Global Communications Team, you will lead on developing the way we engage with the general public through our digital channels.

The postholder’s key responsibilities will include:

• Leading on the conceptualisation and delivery of awareness-raising campaigns;
• Providing support on digital fundraising appeals;
• Working with BirdLife Partners and key stakeholders to identify upcoming events and opportunities, and build engaging messages around them;
• Developing our social media strategy, with particular focus on strengthening the visibility of the BirdLife brand and its programmes;
• Working with the Content & Stories team to identify gaps in our content and opportunities to synergise with ongoing campaigns and priorities;
• As part of the Global Communications Team, input into the development of the next iteration of BirdLife International’s external-facing website

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good general education – ideally a University Degree or equivalent in communications, journalism or marketing

• Fluency in English (additional languages, especially Spanish or French, are an asset)

• Experience in digital communications or marketing with demonstrated success, preferably in the not-for-profit sector

• Proven ability to write and deliver effective, audience-focused communications and campaigns 

• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to understand complex policy and scientific issues and to articulate these in an accessible, catchy way - including using story-telling, case studies, illustrations, infographics, videos and social media

• Demonstrable ability to create and follow work plans and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.

• Demonstrable ability to react quickly to unforeseen/unplanned communications opportunities

• Flexibility and adaptability (multiple assignments, working under pressure, responsiveness to requests, follow-up of decisions)

• Appreciation of cross-cultural sensitivities with the ability to exercise discretion and show sound judgement

A detailed job description can be found on our website.

Closing date: 31 October 2019

Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarising the applicant’s suitability for the position, a detailed CV and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity. Applications should be sent by email, stating where the advert was seen.

Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held week commencing 11 November 2019

About the Business and the Role

Bonsucro is a not-for-profit organisation made up of over 500 members from across the global sugar supply chain - farmers, millers, retailers, end buyers of sugar and sugarcane by-products, agri-business and civil society groups. We manage the most credible global performance framework for sustainable sugarcane production. We use this to inform, improve and inspire a membership community of change.

Responding to stakeholders and recognising significant shifts in industry and development thinking (role of certification and standards organisations), Bonsucro is repositioning itself to become the global change platform for sugarcane.

Bonsucro’s vision is a sugarcane sector with thriving, sustainable producer communities and resilient, assured supply chains. Our mission is to ensure that responsible sugarcane production creates lasting value for the people, communities, businesses, economies and eco-systems in all cane-growing origins.

Job Purpose

As Communications & Events Manager, you will take ownership of the development and implementation of Bonsucro’s communications strategy (principally external, also encompassing some elements of internal communication), and its operational delivery, as well as the day-to-day management of Bonsucro’s communications function. A pivotal part of this role is to provide other staff, the Bonsucro board and external stakeholders with the tools, resources and confidence to communicate about Bonsucro effectively.

The role includes oversight of logistics and communications for the annual Bonsucro Global Week and communications support for other events.

The Communications and Events Manager role will report to the Head of Corporate Services, as part of a small team ensuring effective operations at Bonsucro. The position is to be based at our central office in London UK and requires some occasional overseas travel.

Personal Specification

You are passionate about building and being part of a high-performance team. With experience in developing and administering on-point, effective communications, branding and marketing functions, you have the ability to manage and nurture service relationships. You are proactive and positive in your approach and a doer who ensures that actions are prompt and resolved to completion. Understanding the importance of mastering the details you also keep an eye on the bigger picture vision. You are reliable and honest, acting with the highest level of integrity at all times.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Strategy and Execution

• Develop and implement effective communications strategies by working with functional and regional teams, using effective communication channels and media services.
• Management of communications function
  • Proactively support and advise functional teams on communications.
  • Own the effective operation of social media channels to aid community building.
  • Lead the communications working group.
  • Draft key messages, articles, press releases and statements.
  • Develop compelling sustainability ‘impact’ stories around regions and sustainability issues.
  • Manage the website and keep it up to date
  • Build photography, video and graphic resources.
• Brand management
  • Ensure internal and external adherence to brand guidelines.
  • Work with the Standards team in developing and implementing an effective claims and labelling process.
  • Maintain and optimise an effective public facing website and social media presence.
• Bonsucro Global Week
  • Oversee logistics planning and delivery
  • Manage and deliver communications and promotions related activities
  • Supervise relevant staff resources
• Coordinate and monitor service sub-contracts in support of delivering communications services and products.
• Manage the delivery and development of Bonsucro communications, marketing and promotions processes and on a day to day basis
• Develop and carry out monitoring processes for effective communication strategies / channels

Leadership and People Management

• Nurture and maintain a positive office environment and culture through both individual and team engagement.
• Provide feedback, guidance and direction as needed
• Supervise Communications & Events Coordinator
• Expand best practice and consistency across the entire organisation.
• Highlight exceptions and risk immediately to the Head of Corporate Services as they arise for discussions and resolution.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management

• Proactively retain and nurture existing service partnerships and manage delivery toward contractual agreements.
• Work together with the other staff to execute the provision of exemplar communications, marketing and promotions operations across Bonsucro.
• Act as a representative of the company, where relevant, with both internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting and Analysis

• Work together with staff to deliver required communications and updates to members (regular updates, Outcome Report etc)
• Share regular operational progress updates with the CEO, SMT and respective programme managers.
• Periodically review and analyse progress and provide findings and recommendations of areas of improvement.
• Provide reporting and updates on KPI and goal progress.

Criteria

Essential Criteria

• Significant prior experience in development and implementation of communications strategies and a full range of media services.
• Strong technical acumen in relation to all aspects of communications and events delivery
• Previous experience in managing moderate budgets
• Significant experience in writing, editing and content production
• An engaging writing style and the ability to convey complex messages to a variety of audiences
• Editing and proofreading skills for a range of media (online and print), including the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and simply.
• Strong time/process management skills and ability to establish priorities and work to deadlines.
• High level of communications IT proficiency:
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (including Illustrator, Photoshop, PremierePro & InDesign),
  • WordPress
  • Mailchimp
  • HTML & CSS, plus some knowledge of PHP
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of and experience in working professionally with online tools and social media
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong relationships across the organisation
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal, written and visual.
• Self-motivation and flexibility to deal with a range of tasks in a growing organisation

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in managing global communications programmes
• Previous exposure to sustainable agriculture commodity programmes.
• Proven networks within service providers and technical resources aligned to communications, media and events servicing.
• Ability to speak additional languages, especially Spanish and/or Portuguese

Other information

Service: Management Team

Grade: 4

Salary band:  36,000 – 45,000

Reports to: Head of Corporate Services

Location London based

Travel: Occasional overseas travel will be required

This job description reflects the core activities of the post.  As the service and the post-holder develop, there will inevitably be some changes to the duties, and possibly to the emphasis of the post itself.  We expect that the post-holder will recognise this and will adopt a flexible approach to work.  This could include undertaking relevant training where necessary.  The line manager will consult the post-holder if significant changes to the job description become necessary.  Any changes will be reflected in a revised job description.

Here at the Ramblers we’re passionate about helping everyone, everywhere, find their feet and protecting the spaces we all love to walk. 

At the Ramblers, there is an increasing use of digital channels for an array of communication and marketing purposes, alongside the development of new digital capabilities. We are looking to recruit an experienced individual to enable the delivery of Ramblers digital communications. This is a key role, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Ramblers’ communications channels, including social media and e-communications. You will create and deliver engaging and relevant digital content to support Ramblers’ campaigns and the development of our brand.

The digital communications officer will play a key role in developing coordinated content planning for the Ramblers, through proactive and reactive opportunities. As the Ramblers social media channels are continuing to grow in reach and engagement, this role will lead on their development. They will also provide crucial copywriting skills for an array of comms.

This role is primarily focused on the digital communications function for the Ramblers and sits alongside another officer whose focus is on the digital marketing function for the organisation. It sits within the wider Ramblers engagement team which also includes media, brand and campaigns.

This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be our new Digital Communications Officer, we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements include:

• Extensive experience of copywriting for web, email and social media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrable ability to interpret information for a range of audiences, within brand guidelines.
• Ability to communicate technical content into public facing comms.
• Experience of managing and gathering digital media, including image, video and audio.
• Experience of tapping in to external trends to increase engagement, such as awareness days.
• Ability to identify powerful stories for use across our channels, such as case studies.
• Knowledge and experience of using a website CMS.
• Knowledge and experience of using an e-comms platform.