London WC1H (Hybrid working, with around 40% of your time per month being office based.)

About the role:

The ACU is the world’s first and oldest international university network. Our mission is to build a better world through Higher Education, and we believe that international collaboration is the key to tackling the global challenges that we now face. We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator to help us reach new audiences with the work and impact of the ACU and our members.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our ambitious strategy to advance the position of universities and their contribution to sustainable development on the global stage and with funders and decision makers.

Working closely with the Director of Strategic Communications, this role will support the development and implementation of the communications and engagement strategy, ensuring our activity is insight-led and impact-focused, and our multi-channel approach to strategic communication is delivering the right messages, to the right audiences, at the right time.

About you:

You will be confident developing innovative, creative campaigns that deliver results, finding new ways to grow our influence and impact and engage our external and internal audiences, including 500+ member universities in over 50 countries, funders, multilateral agencies, and governments.

You will be tenacious at spotting opportunities to build and enhance the ACU brand and reputation, and profile our diverse membership, including overseeing the creation of a media relations strategy and building relationships with key journalists and stakeholders.

Working closely with the policy and strategic partnerships team to position our work on leading policy issues, you will be familiar with or have an interest in the processes and structures of national or international policy making and will be confident in developing communication and advocacy campaigns to reach and engage decision makers.

You will be responsible for leading the ACUs marketing and communications team, coaching and developing colleagues to build a high performing team and promote a team culture of professional development, learning and knowledge sharing. You will oversee the marcomms shared service, providing colleagues with professional and strategic guidance and promoting delivery against shared objectives and finding new ways to collaborate on joint campaigns, whilst developing a culture of measurement and evaluation to help demonstrate maximum impact from our activities.

This role will suit someone looking to lead, empower and motivate colleagues, championing a shared and inclusive work culture and developing a communications function that delivers high impact.

As Head of Communications and Marketing, your responsibilities will include:

• Support the development and implementation of the ACU communication and engagement strategy, working with the Director of Strategic Communications, Head of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, and with other ACU teams to deliver the ACU strategic priorities within The Road to 2030 strategy
• Lead the development and management of proactive and impactful communications, marketing, and public affairs campaigns to find new ways to grow our influence and impact and engage our diverse external and internal audiences
• Lead the creation of a media strategy to enhance and build the ACU’s reputation, profile our diverse membership, and support our policy influencing; including building relationships with key journalists
• Develop engagement strategies to build influence with partners and profile members at key national and international events
• Represent the ACU at external meetings and build an extended network of relevant external relationships to build the ACU’s profile and develop partnerships which support the ACU’s strategic objectives
• Develop and maintain the identity and brand of the ACU and support the individual brand identities of ACU-managed scholarship schemes and (where appropriate) programmes.
• Champion the strategic role of MarComms, providing professional and strategic guidance and leadership to colleagues within the team and across the organisation.
• Lead the marketing and communications team, role modelling our values and coaching and developing colleagues to encourage innovation and high-performance and the development of an outcomes-focused, collaborative shared service
• Develop the team’s monitoring and measurement of the effectiveness of all MarComms activity, in line with agreed KPIs and business partner agreements, and use this insight to make recommendations to enhance impact
• Be responsible for developing, leading, managing and quality assurance for the Marcomms shared service, including effective planning, business partnering and reporting, to achieve agreed KPIs and SLAs which meet the needs of ACU teams and clients.
• Be responsible for the operational performance of the Marcomms team including communications methodologies and content, processes, tools and formats, financial management, delivery models, continuous improvement and team performance.

Some of the skills you need to be able to demonstrate include:

Leadership/ Team Management

• Strong track record of managing and building the capacity of Marcomms teams, experience of leading, empowering and motivating teams to promote a high-performance culture
• Extensive experience of business planning, including KPIs, shaping strategies, and developing and leading Marcomms work/projects
• Ability to champion a shared culture working across teams and integrated shared services
• Strong commitment to the values of the ACU – Quality, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, and Inclusion.

Experience and Knowledge

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrable knowledge and extensive experience of strategic communications, public relations, media and digital communications
• Strategic thinker, with significant experience of working at a senior level in marketing or communications, skilled in devising and implementing successful communication strategies and plans, audience segmentation, content creation, delivery and the use of the various channels for effectiveness
• Knowledge/ interest in processes and structures of government in the UK, in key Commonwealth countries, or international/multilateral bodies, including the UN would be an advantage
• Strong commitment to higher education and its influence throughout the Commonwealth and beyond

Communication 

• Track record of effective external relationship management and experience of complex stakeholder relations/management
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiating skills, including an ability to present complex ideas and information in a clear, succinct and persuasive manner and make effective presentations 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to a wide range of audiences taking into consideration sensitivity for different cultural contexts
• Client and account management experience and the ability to instil customer service principles

Financial Management

• Proven financial skills, with knowledge and experience of budget development, financial monitoring and reporting. 

Closing date: 2 February 2022

Interview date: 9-10 February 2022 (possible 2nd interview 16 February 2022)

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

On behalf of a forward-thinking health charity, I'm looking to speak to a Marketing and Communications Officer who loves creating and delivering thought-provoking content, across digital channels including social media, website and email marketing campaigns.

The charity focusses on awareness raising and scientific research. They are small, fast-paced and nimble- they are engaged and driven by growth. There's huge scope to learn and progress at the charity too, who are motivated by pushing each other forwards and being incredibly supportive.

They are looking for someone who loves creating and delivering content. The main purpose of the role is to support the Communications Team in all its activities, including day to day management of website and social media communities. You will use your understanding of data and analytics to inform your decisions and grow their channels.

* Work with the Digital Engagement and Content Manager to plan, create and schedule content
* Grow and nurture our online communities through consistent tone and messaging, regular maintenance and fostering relationships

The organisation is ambitious, energetic and go-getting and they are looking for someone with a similar nature to join the team. The charity has just re-launched their 5-year growth strategy so it is an exciting time to join and make a huge impact.

Salary: £25,000- £29,000

This is a full-time, permanent role.

Location: Flexible, mainly home based, with 1-2 days in London. They work in shared workspaces or meet for creative meetings in both Central London and East London.

Application is CV in the first instance.

CV's to be viewed on a rolling basis , with the firm closing date of Monday 31 st January for CV and cover letters. Please get in touch now to avoid disappointment.

E-mail [email protected] for more information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Could you help us build a movement for social change?

The Law Centres Network is the national voice of Law Centres, speaking out for access to justice for all.

Currently, justice is in great demand but in short supply. The rights of ordinary people – renters, workers, people with disabilities, black and brown people – are under threat, as is our ability to protest or to hold government to account.

To make our rights count – to make us count – we want to engage more people in pushing back against this threat and demanding social justice. Can you help us?  

We are looking for a passionate and articulate person to join us as Communications Officer.

You will be a professional with some experience and willingness to learn and develop.  You will be a creative and compelling communicator, who is up for a challenge. You will also be able to drive your own work, as well as supporting the team and sometimes member Law Centres. Work can be fast-paced and requires emotional intelligence and an eye for detail.

The Communications Officer role is diverse and offers a good opportunity to make your mark. Some of your work objectives will be planned and others will emerge over time. You will work with news media and social media, produce reports and other publications, and have a chance to develop our public presence in new ways.

The role is initially for one year full-time with the potential for it to be extended.

You will be joining a small and dedicated team, based mainly in central London but currently working remotely from home. Our work atmosphere is friendly and informal but diligent.

Last year we celebrated 50 years of Law Centres in the UK, and we are working hard to make sure that many more follow. Observers have commented that we punch well above our weight. Help us show them how much more we can do!

Deadline for applications: Monday, 21 February 2022 at 12 noon

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 3 March 2022.

This is a fixed term contract working 35 hours per week until 30th September 2022

£22,226 - £22,899 - pro rata

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty.

As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

Looking for a new challenge? - ActionAid has an amazing opportunity - to come and work in our Administration team as a Supporter Communications Mailing Assistant.

As the Supporter Communications Mailing Assistant, you will be responsible for processing the receipt of physical child drawings, letters and photos from ActionAid’s operating countries, quality checking for authenticity and any child safeguarding issues. And the final matching and despatching of the communications to supporters within the agreed communication timeframe.

In return we offer a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave per year - plus the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days of annual leave per year as well as many other workplace benefits. You will also have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your career.

ActionAid is committed to driving improvement through digital channels, tools and ways of working.  We will ensure that we provide the technology and the training to enable all staff to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. In return, we ask that all staff are committed to continually improving their digital skills and knowledge within the working environment. Our recruitment processes will evaluate the digital skills of all applicants. 

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

Events and Communications Officer

Full time, 12 month contract (Hybrid working)

The Events and Communications Officer is an integral role in helping us to promote the work of the Foundation and the charities we support by leading, devising and delivering an expanding portfolio of Foundation events. Working within the communications team, this role will lead on the Foundation’s flagship annual events as well as scoping, shaping and project managing smaller, more frequent events and webinars for charities and other stakeholders.

In this role you will work closely and develop close working relationships with stakeholders across the Foundation, Lloyds Banking Group, charities and suppliers to deliver events that promote the Foundation’s values and objectives and enhance our reputation. We host a range of online and in person events from smaller learning events to large report launches and funding Q&As.

We are currently devising a new three year strategy due to launch in 2022 so you will be joining the Foundation during an exciting period and have the opportunity to help in the launch.

We are an independent charitable trust funded by the Lloyds Banking Group. We partner with small and local charities helping people overcome complex social issues such as mental health, homelessness and domestic abuse. Their size and understanding of the people and local communities they work with means they are able to make life-changing impact where others cannot. But these charities are under-funded, under pressure and too often ignored.

That’s why we’re more than just a funder – we work in partnership with the charities we fund and others who share our vision.

We listen, understand and respond to charities, funding core costs and providing developmental support for charities to grow stronger and become more sustainable. We influence policy and practice to help charities thrive in the future and to address the causes and consequences of complex social issues.

We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership. We want an inclusive organisation that reflects our community and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our organisation will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work if we can harness the benefit of different perspectives.

The Foundation is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.

If you need any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process please let us know, in confidence, to discuss these.Events and Communications Officer.

OVERVIEW

Salary: up to £31,212 (dependent upon experience)

Hours: 36.5 hours per week. Flexible working will be required, to include evenings and weekend

Location: Birmingham based with travel to Solihull

Contract type: Permanent

We are looking for a Senior Marketing and Communications Officer to join our Team, you should be innovative, able to create content and campaigns that drive forward the marketing of our health and wellbeing initiatives, reaching our existing and new audiences to raise the profile of our Active Communities Programme. You should have excellent time management skills, be able to line-manage staff and be a supportive colleague.

Our Active Communities Programme works across Birmingham and Solihull, it builds on Sport England’s National Strategy (Uniting the Movement). Our multi-disciplinary team develops and delivers innovative and effective ways to reduce the levels of inactivity in our most disadvantaged communities, driving forward and piloting new approaches that are making a real difference to people’s lives.

You will lead on and contribute to the development and implementation of a range of integrated marketing and communications activities, including, the development of the programme’s Marketing and Communications Plan. You will lead on the design, production and approval of marketing materials, producing engaging copy, posting on and managing social media accounts and contribute to the management and development of our website. While proactively developing, and fostering internal and external relationships with our partners, funders and local communities. You will work closely with the Senior Project Manager, contributing towards planning, monitoring and evaluation of the Active Communities Programme and related projects. Furthermore, the post holder will work closely with The Active Wellbeing Society’s marketing function to develop the digital presence and communications.

The post holder will be employed by The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) which is a multi-award-winning independent community benefit society which works with some of the poorest communities in Birmingham and Solihull to improve people’s health and wellbeing through physical activity.

Its mission is to: Use physical activity, guided by innovation, collaboration and insight, to do the collaborating and development required to create stronger and more resilient communities.

The Active Wellbeing Society is a Community Benefit Society, which means that it is controlled by its membership, (users, communities, partners, and stakeholders), and cannot use surpluses for anything other than community benefit. All assets are “locked” for the benefit of the communities that TAWS serves. It has charitable purposes and is treated as a charity by HMRC.

The Society was developed out of the successful Wellbeing Service set up by Birmingham City Council in June 2015 and is a public service mutual. It has a track record of innovation, collaboration, citizen engagement and successful delivery within the Council, and by going independent in 2018, TAWS was able to build on this foundation and unlock new sources of funding to support its further growth and development.

We are a friendly bunch so once you have read the Job Description if you have any questions or would like an informal chat about us, and/or, the role, please contact us.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Communications: To lead the development and implementation of an integrated communications and engagement plan for the programme for internal and external audiences. This includes, planning, preparing and delivering a range of targeted marcoms activities, ensuring content is clear and easy to understand, using plain English and to be tailored to the appropriate audiences. Collaborate with colleagues to help capture and disseminate stories to a range of audiences including press and media. Lead on the development and growth of the Active Communities brand. Co-produce social marketing/ behaviour change campaigns with the Research and Insight Team.
2. Partnership and Meetings: Develop and manage relationships with our community partners to grow digital platforms and deliver face-to-face engagement methods. Work with the wider team to support community partners, be the main point of contact for our digital platforms and supporting partners to promote their content. Attend and/or Chair Marketing and Communications meetings with partners or community groups.
3. Design: Lead on the creation and design of marcoms materials for the programme, producing high quality, innovative written and visual material, including, researching, copywriting, editing, proof-reading and development of documents. Develop content for websites, digital platforms, social media, email campaigns and other channels, to convey key messages to target audiences. This includes, leading on the production and management of visual content, such as, graphics, infographics and video.
4. Digital engagement: Use social marketing and online tools to promote projects and increase active participation, focusing particularly on those from our key audiences including the most disadvantaged communities. Meet KPI’s for increasing membership and engagement rates across all platforms. Lead on the development of our digital platforms, proactively seeking opportunities to build and engage our audiences and networks.
5. Analytics /monitoring – Develop and maintain a dashboard of website and social media analytics, work with the Marketing function on Search Engine Optimisation and the monitoring and evaluation of campaigns.
6. Video/Photography: Create, coordinate, or commission videos and images as part of the digital content and case study collation as part of our process learning. When required, visit projects and events to capture images with the required release permissions and catalogue.
7. Training: Train the team, staff and volunteers on how to use social media and digital platforms to support marketing goals and objectives.
8. Research: Engage and bring together the programme’s target audience to learn and develop key messages/campaigns to extend community reach. Collaborate with the Research and Insight Team on the evaluation of the Active Community Programme and projects.
9. Evidence Based Practice – You will build on the learning from the Local Delivery Pilot, regional and national evidence base, and local research and insight to engage our communities and seldom-heard groups by utilising friendly accessible marketing and communication methods that resonate with local people and amplifies the voice of the community.
10. Community: Work with communities to co-create content and campaigns that address key issues and amplify their successes.
11.  Coordination: Coordinate staff and volunteers required to deliver campaigns, promotion, PR and events.
12. Line manage staff: Line manage staff and supervise work placements, including, developing and monitoring of work plans, 1-2-1s, appraisals and the use of Sage HR.
13. Resources: Ensure all work/projects are monitored and evaluated and all budgets managed effectively, including the management of contracts. Ensure all work is compliant in terms of TAWS policies/procedures and relevant legislation (Data protection/GDPR/Marketing).
14. Campaigns and Events: Lead on the development of digital and physical resources. Produce a suite of templates to be used by staff, communities, partners to support activity promotion. Identify and resolve any issues with promotional content in a timely and professional manner.
15. Teamwork: To work within the team and the wider organisation to support the values of the organisation and to ensure that citizens are central to the work that is being delivered.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Knowledge/experience

1. Demonstrable experience in a communications or marketing team, including successfully working on integrated marketing campaigns using a variety of marcoms tools and techniques.
2. Significant experience in community engagement, designing and implementing effective communications to engage and resonate with diverse community groups.
3. Experience in developing and managing digital platforms, content management systems and CRM systems, and using these to successfully engage digitally. 
4. Positive, fun and friendly communication style – the ability to use known techniques and messages as well as create new, innovative marcoms. Evidence of having a creative and innovative approach to ‘doing things differently’.
5. Experience of translating complicated ideas simply and convincingly to multiple audiences.
6. Demonstrable experience of leading on campaign design, development and management, including, working with senior internal and external stakeholders, agencies, suppliers, media and community organisations.
7. Significant experience of website development, social media, e-mail and other digital campaigns and the use of customer profiles, tracking and knowledge of digital analytics tools, Search Engine Optimisation and the monitoring and evaluation of campaigns.
8. Significant experience of leading marketing campaigns, projects and programmes to successful conclusions.
9. Experience of communicating whole systems change projects for social and/or environmental change.
10.  Experience of line-management of staff. 

Skills & Abilities

1.  Advanced production, creative and design skills with significant attention to detail.
2. Both people and project management and good leadership skills.
3. Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills.
4. Expertise in the use of online platforms, basic programming/development needs, and working closely with digital service providers to test and maintain platforms.
5. Significant photography, filming, editing and production skills.
6. Ability to prepare and present interpretive material/information in a creative and innovative approach to a range of audiences.
7. A ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, working to quick deadlines and changing priorities to resolve key challenges.
8. Effective organisational and administrative skills using both manual and digital systems. Strong IT skills.
9. Ability to communicate key messages and information in a clear, accessible style.
10. Demonstrate confidence, energy and ability to engage and motivate people with the tone of content produced.
11. Strong internal and external customer service delivery.
12. Ability to work flexibly and independently, as well as part of a team, managing a varied workload for self and team whilst prioritising and achieving targets and deliver deadlines.
13. Seek opportunities to communicate with all our stakeholders regularly and support local groups to communicate with target audiences.

Please see the advert on our Jobs page (as per the apply link) for further details of the person specification for this post.

STAFF BENEFITS

• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3 % employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)
• Death in Service – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
• Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how your experience aligns with the following:

1. Comprehensive experience in a communications or marketing team, including successfully working on integrated marketing campaigns using a variety of marketing and communications tools and techniques
2. Significant experience in community engagement to inform the design and implementation of marketing and communication campaigns that resonate with diverse communities.
3. Demonstrable experience of leading on campaign design, development and management, including, working with senior internal and external stakeholders, agencies, suppliers, media and community organisations.
4. Significant experience in developing and managing websites and digital platforms, content management systems and CRM systems.
5. Extensive creative and design skills with experience of relative software, graphic design, photography, videography etc
6. Extensive experience of social media, e-mail based marketing and other digital campaigns, including the use of customer profiles, digital analytic tools and Search Engine Optimisation and the monitoring and evaluation of campaigns.
7. Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills, with experience of collecting stories in community settings.
8. Experience of working in a Community Benefit Society, charity or public sector (desirable).
9. Experience of communicating whole system change projects for social and/or environmental change (desirable)

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd January 2022

Interview Date: Friday 4th February 2022

Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP

Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.

We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. At The Active Wellbeing Society we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.

If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.

Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.

Summary

Legacies are vital to Diabetes UK with gifts in Wills funding, on average, over a third of our work every year. As the Senior Legacy Manager, you will pay a pivotal role in leading on the development and management of the legacy marketing programme.

Managing a small team, you'll be responsible for the development and delivery of end-to-end recruitment and retention plans including supporter stewardship journeys and involved in the delivery of direct marketing campaigns across a range of offline and digital channels. In addition, the role will support colleagues across the charity to develop relationships with legacy prospects and supporters. You'll also be responsible for managing the Legacy expenditure budget as well as liaising regularly with the Legacy Administration Team in order to monitor and forecast legacy income.

First stage interviews: 16, 17 and 18 February 2022 (online)

Second stage interviews: 21 and 23 February 2022 (TBC)

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. You might find the following resources useful:

• To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make
• To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer

If you have any questions, please contact

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

The successful applicant will manage, implement and develop the annual plan and budget for the Legacy Marketing team. The role will require a strategic approach to evaluating the existing legacy marketing programme as well as how we promote the gifts in Wills to a range of new audiences through advertising and events, identifying opportunities for growth both within the Individual Giving department and by engaging key stakeholders in cross-organisational activities.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is passionate about legacies and passionate about our cause. Someone that is fired up by the challenge of increasing the number of legacy supporters on our database, and stewarding them so that we can safeguard future income and meet our vision of a world where diabetes does no harm.

It goes without saying that you'll be a strategic thinker and an expert in legacy marketing, bringing ideas and energy to help us bring our cause to life.

You'll have extensive experience of managing direct marketing campaigns. You will have excellent project management skills, organised, calm under pressure and working closely with leadership teams.

*This is a part-time, fixed term contract until March 2023 with the potential of a further extension if funding is secured*

ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity which operates as ‘Coed Cadw’ in Wales.  We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. But we can't achieve our vision without you.

THE ROLE
As Marketing Communications Lead based in Wales; you’ll plan, develop, co-ordinate and deliver effective multichannel audience led marketing communications that support an exciting, new Welsh Government funded tree giveaway campaign in line with the project’s objectives. You’ll operate as a main point of contact on the Communications element of this project for a number of stakeholders and you’ll ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with the joint Welsh Government/Woodland Trust communications plan.

This role will be pivotal in ensuring the project’s success and in meeting audience needs to support the delivery of the Wales tree giveaway objectives. 

THE CANDIDATE
With significant experience of planning and delivering multi-channel marketing and communication campaigns and strategies, you’ll have the ability to develop briefs that meet marketing objectives and make links across planned activity. You’ll have a strong understanding of audience segmentation and audience led marketing techniques to develop impactful, target driven campaigns that inspire people to take action. 

A confident communicator and strong relationship builder with the ability to work proactively across teams, you will be able to develop ongoing partnerships with appointed creative and media agencies as well as suppliers.

A full UK Driving licence and/or the ability to travel around Wales and to Trust HQ in Grantham when required, as is a good understanding of the Welsh language and bilingual communication channels.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.

*This is a part-time, fixed term contract until March 2023 with the potential of a further extension if funding is secured*

*Mae hwn yn gontract rhan-amser, tymor penodol tan fis Mawrth 2023 gyda’r potensial o estyniad pellach os sicrheir cyllid*

AMDANOM NI
Y Woodland Trust yw prif elusen cadwraeth coetir y DU sy’n gweithredu fel ‘Coed Cadw’ yng Nghymru, Rydyn ni eisiau gweld DU sy’n llawn coedwigoedd a choed brodorol, ar gyfer pobl a bywyd gwyllt. Nod yr Ymddiriedolaeth yw ennyn diddordeb ac ysbrydoli pobl am goedwigoedd a choed i’n helpu i gyflawni ein gweledigaeth o greu, adfer a gwarchod coetir. Ond ni allwn gyflawni ein gweledigaeth heboch chi. 

Y RÔL
Fel Arweinydd Cyfathrebu Marchnata wedi’i leoli yng Nghymru; byddwch yn cynllunio, datblygu, cydlynu a darparu cyfathrebiadau marchnata effeithiol aml-sianel dan arweiniad cynulledifa sy’n cefnogi ymgyrch rhoddion coed gyffrous, newydd a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru yn unol ac amcanion allweddol y prosiect. Byddwch yn gweithredu fel prif bwynt cyswllt ar elfen Gyfathrebu’r prosiect hwn ar gyfer nifer o randdeiliaid a byddwch yn sicrhau bod yr holl weithgareddau’n cael eu cyflawni yn unol â chyd-gynllun cyfathrebu Llywodraeth Cymru / Coed Cadw.

Bydd y rôl hon yn ganolog i sicrhau llwyddiant y prosiect ac wrth ddiwallu anghenion y gynulleidfa i gefnogi cyflawni amcanion rhoddion coed Cymru.

YR YMGEISYDD
Gyda phrofiad sylweddol o gynllunio a darparu ymyrchoedd a strategaethau marchnata a chyfathrebu aml-sianel, bydd gennych y gallu i ddatblygu briffiau sy’n cwrdd ag amcanion marchnata a gwneud cysylltiadau ar draws gweithgaredd a gynlluniwyd. Bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth gref o segment cynulledifa a thechnegau marchnata dan arweiniad cynulleidfa i ddatblygu ymgyrchoedd effeithiol sy’n cael eu gyrru gan dargedau ac sy’n ysbrydoli pobl i weithredu.

Yn gyfathrebwr hyderus ac adeiladwr perthynas gref gyda’r gallu i weithio’n rhagweithiol ar draws timau, byddwch chi’n datblygu partneriaethau parhaus gydag asiantaethau creadigol a chyfryngau penodedig yn ogystal â chyflenwyr.

Trwydded Yrru lawn y DU a / neu’r gallu i deithio o amgylch Cymru ac i Bencadlys yr Ymddiriedolaeth yn Grantham yn ôl yr angen, ynghyd â dealltwriaeth dda o’r Gymraeg a sianeli cyfathrebu dwyieithog.

BETH ALLWCH CHI EI DDISGWYL
Ni does unrhyw sefydliad arall fel yr Woodland Trust. Beth bynnag a wnewch yma byddwch yn cefnogi ein gwaith i amddiffyn a gwella coedwigoedd a choed. Yn gyfnewid, rydym yn cydnabod ac yn gwerthfawrogi ein pobl. Byddwch yn cael ein cefnogaeth lawn, ein hyfforddiant a’n cyfleoedd ar gyfer datblygiad proffesiynol, ynghyd â phensiwn cyfrannol, yswiriant bywyd a hawl i wyliau da.

*Mae hwn yn gontract rhan-amser, tymor penodol tan fis Mawrth 2023 gyda’r potensial o estyniad pellach os sicrheir cyllid*

The International Water Association is a worldwide network for water professionals and organisations, with a membership in the fields of water services, infrastructure engineering and consulting. It connects more than 10,000 experts within the international water sector. IWA is a network structured to promote multi-level collaboration among its diverse membership groups, to share the benefit of knowledge on water science, technology and management worldwide.

Each year, IWA organises and sponsors over 40 specialized conferences and seminars on a wide variety of water and sanitation topics worldwide. Further, IWA publishes 12 scientific journals and 40+ books per year. IWA develops leading edge innovations and synthesizes these through the work of 50 IWA Specialist Groups (SGs), three Clusters and a set of global programmes such as, Cities of the Future, Basins of the Future, Digitalization of Water, and Innovators Platform.  IWA has a worldwide staff of approximately 50, with headquarters in London and offices in Nanjing (China), and Chennai (India).

The Marketing & Communications Opportunity

IWA is entering an important phase in its development, with a number of transformational activities being implemented and new outputs being delivered. These present some exceptional opportunities for marketing and communications activity to deliver the greatest returns for IWA from these developments.

The Marketing & Communications Team has complementary expertise and experience, with blending / overlapping of activities. It already delivers a wide range of outputs and undertakes a diverse range of tasks. It is intended that the role of Communications / Marketing Officer (Digital delivery) will complement the existing team, allowing team members to exercise similar core skills while leading on different activities, and also bringing complementary skills and expertise to the team.

Detailed Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Marketing and Communications Director, the Communications / Marketing Officer has the responsibility to execute on a variety of strategic elements of the IWA’s Marketing and Communication plan, further establishing the IWA members as thought-leaders and the IWA as a global reference point for water professionals and those concerned with the future of water, addressing all aspects of the water cycle.

In addition to this operational aspect of this job, the Communications / Marketing Officer will take note of the tasks that form this role and advise the Marketing and Communications Director on the ongoing needs and planning of the Marketing and Communications team. They have the responsibility for producing and delivering communications and marketing content and strategies, working as part of IWA’s Marketing and Communications team, and with the Events, Programmes & Membership Engagement, Corporate Services, and Regional teams. They will report to and work closely with the Marketing and Communications team in establishing, raising, and maintaining IWA’s brand awareness.

1. Content creation and evaluation – with audio / visual focus 
As part of the Marketing and Communications plan, and working collaboratively with colleagues in relevant teams, develop engaging content to support IWA programmes and events campaigns:

• Create and produce compelling and engaging content, particularly audio / visual content (imagery, audio and video), for IWA generally, and for specific marketing campaigns and projects;
• Provide lead support to staff for use of media suite;
• Evaluate impact of content deployment, including:
  • Optimising web content for SEO purposes;
  • Undertake marketing benchmarking, analytics and reporting on key outputs and channels.

2. Research and develop narratives and storylines to extend reach in areas of strategic importance to IWA
As part of the Marketing and Communications plan, and working collaboratively with colleagues in relevant teams:

• Identify themes, develop materials, and stimulate activity to support uptake, use and impact of new content management system / member platform.
• Work with IWA Learn team to develop and help deliver materials and to stimulate activity around products and outputs emerging from IWA Learn.
• Deliver output for marketing and communications purposes, especially to support success of IWA events.
• Implementation through specific strategies and campaigns across a range of channels, including various online channels such as social media, website, etc.

3. Provide a lead on marketing-led communications on the theme of innovation 
Produce content and marketing materials to highlight IWA’s contribution to water sector innovation globally:

• Provide online and offline content creation for website and social media;
• Liaise with and manage different internal and external stakeholders;
• Support development of event-based activities focused on innovation, leading on the delivery of communications and marketing value and impact.
• Develop specific strategies and campaigns across a range of channels, including various online channels such as social media, website, etc.

4. Marketing support
Working with the Marketing and Communications Director, other team members and other teams, support implementation of marketing activities, including use of paid-for digital marketing.

• Support delivery of all marketing campaigns;
• Provide a lead to identify and develop marketing opportunities based on IWA’s activity on diversity and IWA’s membership opportunities.
• Use membership data and analytics to enhance retention and recruitment campaign activity, and to tailor messaging accordingly.

Key Selection Criteria

• Right to work in the UK
• Strong experience with digital content creation and production
• Proven track record of producing audio/visual (marketing) content, as well as written content, preferably with ability to use graphical design and video software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere)
• Strong preference for scientific / engineering academic and / or work background
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and check content to ensure materials achieve high standard of English
• Strong understanding of social media and digital interactive networking platforms
• Experience of developing and delivering marketing and communications plans and strategies, preferably with a membership organisation, NGO, or similar
• Good experience of delivering messages on target to key audiences
• Project management skills
• Good interpersonal skills, appreciation of multi-cultural environment and the ability to gain understanding and cooperation across all areas of the organisation and its members and participants
• 3+ years’ experience in international communications / marketing is desirable.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the growing Marketing and Communications team at Garden House Hospice Care.

Reporting to the Marketing and Internal Communications Manager, you will have a passion for PR and the digital knowledge to create showstopping content that inspires supporters to make a difference.

Working with all teams across the organisation, you will assist on a variety of projects and campaigns across an internal and external audience.

The ideal candidate for this role will have some experience in marketing, communications and PR. You will be comfortable communicating with our stakeholders via social media and the press to provide a positive customer/support experience and with our internal network of staff and volunteers. Nurturing all communities to feel valued and engaged to keep supporting our care for years to come.

This role could support someone who is working towards a qualification as part of an apprenticeship where you will be given full support with your training and development.

We reward our staff with autonomy in their role and a supportive culture that encourages healthy work life balance. Our benefits include a generous annual leave package, pension, individual personal development plans, and staff discount across our shops.

If this sounds like you, apply today and start a new venture where every day makes a difference.

This post is subject to compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (“the Regulations”), which requires the post holder to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless clinically exempt.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We strive to advance children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world. 

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we're tackling the root causes of gender inequality and child poverty, and we are now active in more than 70 countries worldwide.

We are recruiting for a Sponsorship Communications Coordinator to join our Individual Giving Unit (IGU), which is part of Plan International UK’s Fundraising directorate.

In this role, you will be responsible for screening communications from sponsors in line with our safeguarding procedures, and to targets. You will train and supervise our amazing team of volunteers who help with this important work, distributing tasks and supporting them as needed.

With a strong background in administration and excellent organisation skills, you will have the proven ability to deliver a great customer experience in a similar role and will enjoy working as part of a team.

Please click on the button below to apply

The deadline for applications is 9:30am on Wednesday 2 February 2022.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 9 February or Thursday 10 February 2022.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work.  We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us.  Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds

Media and Communications Manager

This is an exciting time to join UK Youth as we launch our new strategy to 2025- Unlocking Youth Work.

We are looking for someone to work closely with the Head of PR, Marketing and Communications to lead on the development of an organisation-wide communication strategy and develop and deliver the relevant plans related to your areas of expertise.

You will have responsibility for managing organisational narrative and messaging, creating engaging copy, both long and short form across multiple platforms, and developing inspiring and impactful stories to bring our work to life for our key audiences.

You’ll also have responsibility for media relations activities including identifying relevant media opportunities, writing press releases, building out the organisation’s digital PR infrastructure and reporting, and proactively supporting on selling into national, broadcast and trade media to grow awareness of our work with key audiences. This will include working closely with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs on our influencing work.

You will line manage a Digital and Communications Officer and sit within a team of seven communications, digital and marketing experts.

What we’re looking for:

• You are an accomplished writer and communicator with strong examples of tailoring content to different audiences across multiple channels

• You have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in PR, including writing and distributing press releases to deadlines (experience of media intelligence platforms is a bonus)

• You are comfortable with analysing data and reporting into the wider organisation to demonstrate results

• You are creative, strategic and enjoy problem-solving

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

With an open network of over 8000 youth organisations and national partners, we seek to impact young lives by unlocking youth work as a catalyst for change, working in partnership to build a cross-sector movement and create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a values-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including Black, Asian, minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

 How to apply

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description of this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please read the job description, and complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied).

• Closing date for applications will be Monday 7th Feb 22 at 11:59pm

• Interview dates TBC

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

As part of the recruitment process UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.

I CAN is the UK’s leading children’s communication charity. We run two special schools, design and deliver interventions and train practitioners to work with children and young people. We also run a helpline for parents and practitioners and raise awareness of the impact poor speech, language and communication can have on a child’s life chances. The Kickstart programme is part of our current diversity and inclusion plan.

I CAN is working in partnership with Koreo, a social change organisation, as part of a collaborative effort to power up our sector with exceptional talent and make a real impact on youth unemployment.  We currently have five roles available in our central London office with more opportunities coming later.

The opportunities we are currently looking to fill are:

• Administration Assistant
• Junior Graphic Designer
• Social Enterprise Assistant
• Family Support Administrator
• Marketing and Communications Assistant

To find out more please visit our website through the link provided and apply through your local Job Centre coach.

Each role includes a supported development programme. The programme will equip you with the connections, experiences, tools and insight needed to succeed at work, help you to build a peer community of fellows and give you the skills to transition well beyond the placement, and position yourself well for a career that is socially impactful. We will also provide you with the training needed to do the role, if appointed.

For more inforamtion, dowload our inforamtion pack provided below.

We would love to hear from any of you who share our passion and have the experience or aptitude to work in any of our Kickstart opportunities. Let’s make a difference together!

I CAN works within the government’s Covid-19 guidelines.

We serve children and young people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our workforce. We strongly believe there is unity in diversity and are committed to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are under-represented by people who are from ethnic minority backgrounds and those who identify as being from the LGBTQ+ community. We particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified people from these backgrounds. If you are excited about making an impact in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you. 

We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ​Some of the Kickstarts posts may be subject to enhanced DBS check and references.

We’re looking for an experienced, dynamic and creative individual to join our small but energetic team, and further develop our printed and online communications.

The Digital Communications Officer will support the Communications Manager to deliver a wide range of integrated digital communications, so that SUDEP Action can continue to inform, involve and influence its existing and potential audiences.

Delivering regular communications via social platforms, websites, and newsletters to continue to raise SUDEP Action’s profile. Projects within this role will span across the range of the charity’s work and may involve working with others in our small team. This role is a great opportunity for someone with a keen interest in impactful digital communications in the charity sector.

Further details can be found on the attached Job Description.

The Charity

SUDEP Action is a national charity committed to the prevention of epilepsy deaths. Epilepsy is one of the top causes of death in people under 70 with at least 21 deaths a week in the UK, mostly sudden deaths in young and otherwise healthy people.

The charity has achieved its original objective of getting SUDEP recognised by epilepsy organisations; the medical profession and government. Our focus is increasing the speed of a change to recognise the mortality burden and what can be done to reduce risk with a view to reducing deaths and providing support for the bereaved.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit a covering letter and copy of your CV by 12 noon on Thursday 10th February 2022.

Interviews will be held, via Zoom, on Thursday 17th February 2022.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.