About the Charity

The Anne Robson Trust vision is to ensure every person receives the support, comfort, and companionship they wish for at the end of their life.Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic ART has worked hard to continue to provide support to those at the end of life, and their families by supporting partner hospitals to set up and run teams of ‘end of life’ volunteers, setting up and running the Anne Robson Trust pre bereavement support Helpline, and delivering virtual training sessions and workshops.

Over the next five years we anticipate significant growth in service delivery which will need to be supported by growth in marketing and communications. An exciting moment to join our team.

Job Purpose

The Marketing & Communications Manager will lead on the strategic development and delivery of all communication and marketing activities in order to generate awareness of the charity and its work. The postholder will work closely with the Director of Operations and CEO to fulfil core charity communications.

Key benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme 
• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
• Development and training 
• Compassionate and sick leave
• Day 1 flexible working 

We seek a highly driven, creative and experienced marketeer who is passionate about tackling social injustice and keen to shift the dial on poverty in the UK. A key part of this role will focus on campaigning for change through powerful and disruptive communications. 

This exciting new role within the Business Development Team offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping and delivering our marketing and communications strategy and supporting our fundraising and business development strategy.  You will come with a solid background in leading campaigns designed to raise awareness and challenge current thinking (ideally on poverty). 
 

A key part of the role will focus on raising awareness of our unique poverty tacking model while challenging the current narrative on poverty.   We are a small yet well-established and ambitious team, respected for our work over the past 11 years.  We continue to be trail blazers on a mission to effect big changes in the world of poverty.   
 

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Poplar, London but are currently following a hybrid model of work. 

Applications are encouraged from those with lived experience.

An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be supportive of the Christian values, purposes and aims of First Love Foundation in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Key benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme 
• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
• Development and training 
• Compassionate and sick leave
• Day 1 flexible working 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, creative and energetic digital marketeer who is driven by the mission to tackle social injustice. 

We are a small yet well-established and ambitious team, respected for our work over the past 11 years.  We continue to be trail blazers on a mission to effect big changes in the world of poverty.
 

This exciting new role within the Business Development Team offers the opportunity to make a real impact, playing a role in shaping campaigns, challenging the current narrative around poverty, and coordinating the logistics of seasonal events.
 

You will also manage the day-to-day operation of our digital and social media channels and support the Marketing & Communications Manager in delivering our fundraising and engagement strategy. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive and ambition to develop as our organisation continues to grow.
 

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Poplar, London but are currently following a hybrid model of work.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment.  Experience of working in a start-up or charity is desirable.

Applications are encouraged from those with lived experience.
 

An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be supportive of the Christian values, purposes and aims of First Love Foundation in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

This is an exciting new role at Reaching Higher and has been designed to improve the quality of our marketing and communications and enhance the development of our media-focused youth project ‘Creatives’.

We are looking for a committed, empathetic, and passionate individual with some experience in digital content creation and social media platforms use, in addition to some experience in the youth work sector (both these aspects could be in a voluntary capacity).

The successful applicant will understand our values and culture as an organisation and will demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to Reaching Higher’s vision to empower young people to be leaders of their own lives.

ReachOut is a mentoring charity working with children in disadvantaged areas of the UK to raise aspirations and help them grow in character and attainment. 

We are looking for a versatile, all round marketing and communications professional to take forward our ambitious growth plans.  Working across the organisation to support fundraising, volunteering and network growth, you’ll need solid marketing experience and knowledge of a variety of techniques, tools and channels.  Excellent written communication skills, a creative streak, bags of enthusiasm and demonstrable empathy for our work with young people are also a must.  

You’ll be joining a friendly, dynamic team where you are valued and supported and where you have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people across the UK. 

Main purpose of role 

The Marketing & Communications Manager is responsible for the implementation of ReachOut’s marketing and communications plan which seeks to drive growth of the charity across various areas in line with our strategic objectives.  This includes supporting fundraising and income generation activities, acquiring and retaining supporters, as well as supporting the recruitment of schools, volunteers and delivery partners across all locations.

The postholder will provide an expert marketing resource within the charity, working across the organisation to build ReachOut’s reputation with our expanding network of supporters and partners, providing coherence and consistency to ReachOut’s messaging.

Key responsibilities 

Marketing & Communications 

• In conjunction with the Head of Marketing & Business Development, input into clear marketing and communications plans that supports the charity’s growth in line with the strategic objectives.

• Work closely with project delivery and fundraising teams to gain an in depth understanding of ReachOut’s target audiences

• Carry out market research with ReachOut’s key audiences to inform effective targeting and positioning 

• Working closely with the fundraising and project delivery teams to design, develop and deliver high quality integrated cross-channel campaigns that support ReachOut’s growth objectives

• Source and maintain a bank of up to date case studies, photos and video content about ReachOut for use with funders, volunteers and other stakeholders.

• Act as a “brand guardian”, ensuring that messaging, tone and look is joined up, consistent and well thought-out across all internal and external communication. 

• Manage the ReachOut website ensuring that it is attractive, easy to use, regularly updated and appeals to stakeholders, working with external suppliers as required

• Oversee ReachOut’s social media channels, ensuring that they support the charity’s objectives and activities.

• Design, draft and project manage production of marketing materials and resources for use by the ReachOut team. 

• Write and sell in press releases and liaise with media around key events and moments 

• Promote equality and diversity and inclusion by ensuring that communications are accessible and representative of young people supported by ReachOut

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in marketing & communications and sharing best practice with the ReachOut Team

• Work effectively with paid and pro bono agencies and suppliers supporting ReachOut’s marketing and communications work.

• Manage junior marketing and communications staff, interns and volunteers as required

Other: 

• Provide regular information and reports to the Senior Management Team on the progress of marketing & communications activities

• Ensure that ReachOut’s policies and procedures are adhered to 

• Act in a manner that is in keeping with ReachOut’s values at all times 

• Any other duties deemed appropriate by your line manager and consummate with the role

Person Specification 

Experience: 

• A broad range of marketing experience including content marketing, copywriting and editorial skills, email marketing, social media, PR and events.

• Extensive experience in the use of websites, digital channels and social media

• Demonstrable track record of success in previous roles

• Experience briefing and managing external suppliers

• Experience of writing for a variety of different audiences 

Skills:

• Good general marketing skills with a clear understanding of brand, positioning and messaging

• Exceptional written communication skills and excellent attention to detail

• Exceptional oral communication skills

• Very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop excellent working relationships across a variety of stakeholder groups

• A good eye for design and understanding of creative and design tools: ideally Canva and/or Adobe Photoshop & In-Design

Attitudes/Behaviours: 

• Strong empathy with ReachOut’s work, a good understanding of the challenges facing young people and the role of mentoring 

• Entrepreneurial, innovative and creative thinker, able to spot and exploit opportunities 

• A good problem solver, able to improvise and act under own direction where necessary

• Proactive and dynamic with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a clear focus on outcomes and impact.

• Works well under pressure and to deadlines

• A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as required by the role (for which time of in lieu will be offered)

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement, addressing each point of the person specification, clearly describing how your skills and experience make you suitable for this role and provide evidence for each point.

The deadline for applications is Monday 25th October at 10am.

First interview will be taking place on 1st/2nd November.

Applications will be assessed as they come in and assessment centres will be held on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled the vacancy will be closed so applicants are advised to apply early.

Please note, if you are a successful candidate you will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. ReachOut will cover the cost of the check and guide you through the process. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

About us

We are Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK), one of the very few medical research charities, investing our funds to encourage breakthrough research and education programmes in bone, joint and muscle wellbeing. Our aim is to reduce the burden of poor musculoskeletal (MSK) health on individuals, workplaces and our health system.

The need we serve is ever worsening: 19m people suffer from MSK problems in the UK, costing the NHS £5bn per year, resulting in ever-lengthening NHS waiting lists, and the loss of 30m working days to the UK economy.

We fund innovative research projects in the UK that expand knowledge, improve patient outcomes and pioneer new forms of MSK diagnosis and treatment. Our investment makes a real difference to the lives of millions of people suffering poor MSK health, today and into the future. Since 2004 we have invested £11m on research on 140 projects in the UK. Over the next three years we plan to invest a further £2.5 on research and attract £0.5m in partner contributions.

We support education, primarily through workshops, training courses, lectures, virtual conferences and webinars that will improve knowledge of MSK conditions. During the past year we staged 55 events and in total we educated 8,303 healthcare professionals with the support of 491 faculty members. On average, 98% of participants rated our events as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ in terms of educational value.

Despite the tremendous burden placed on individuals and society, MSK health does not always receive the attention or investment that it merits. This is why, in addition to using our funds to fill the most important gaps in research funding and professional education, we work with partners, such as leading professional institutions, to attract additional investment to the sector.

By working together and sharing knowledge and ideas, we can become a stronger voice for MSK health.

Purpose of the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Communication and Marketing Manager to join our team to take ownership of engaging with our MSK community in order to drive the education, research, reach and profile of Orthopaedic Research UK’s activities. The role will focus on:

1. Growing the market demand for our training courses and events for healthcare professionals working within MSK disciplines
2. Inspiring researchers to innovate, translate, and disseminate results of their research works
3. Engaging partners including Universities, industry, commercial organisations, Charities, donors, etc.
4. Developing and growing the MSK community to achieve the vision of the charity
5. Reporting our charitable activities and impact on society.

In this role you will manage a portfolio of communications and marketing activities that engage, inspire and inform the MSK community about our work. Through your understanding of these audiences and your innovative approach, you will manage, develop and deliver a range of communication channels to support the bespoke marketing and communication needs of research and education-facing teams in ORUK.

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark within a small well-established charity that has ambitious growth plans and a ‘can do’ mentality. We are a small, vibrant and agile team that encourages creative and innovative thinking.

Due to COVID-19, the team is currently following a hybrid model of work although this is subject to regular review. This role will be required to work remotely 3-4 days a week. Most of our educational activities are still taking place online but we are now returning to some of our face-to-face programmes.

Reporting directly to CEO.

Key responsibilities

Communication and marketing planning

• Develop and deliver multi-channel communications and marketing plans. This will include you working with teams across the charity to ensure an integrated approach.
• Create high-quality, engaging content and graphic designs suitable for a range of channels, including email, digital, social and print. Ensure all activity is on brand and uses appropriate language for a research audience.
• Prepare press releases, e-newsletters, web content and articles; sourcing, writing and editing ideas and stories.
• Design and delivery of Orthopaedic Research UK’s online presence for the MSK community, working with teams to develop and maintain content e.g., web pages, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
• Maximise brand attribution of our investments in research and education and promote Orthopaedic Research UK’s brand within the MSK community.
• Create and deliver a marketing plan for our programme of online and face to face educational events.
• Design, create and deliver all marketing email campaigns via the CRM system and social media.
• Proactively keep marketing lists up-to-date and research new target audiences and create data lists for these on the CRM system
• Manage the ORUK website and CRM system
• Manage all social media accounts and post scheduling
• Maintain and manage all events data lists and update twice a year
• Manage marketing deliverables for sponsors as directed with the events team
• Manage any contra deals with marketing partners for events
• Manage relationships and deliverables with societies and submit relevant events into their newsletters
• Manage relationships with the Training Program Directors at NHS Trusts and hospitals across the UK and keep posted with relevant ORUK events
• Maintain a coherent marketing plan and annual budget through regular liaison with the CFO
• Provide regular communication and marketing reports to the Head of Education and Events

Relationship management

Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and journalists to ensure the successful delivery of communications for our audiences. Gain and maintain buy-in through timely updates and ongoing communication.

• Develop relationships with the MSK community and partners to shape communications and channels.

Insight, evaluation and data management 

• Develop an ongoing understanding of the communication needs of the MSK Community to ensure communications and marketing plans are tailored appropriately
• Evaluate communications and marketing activity using a range of analytics tools, providing regular updates and recommending action to maximise impact
• Support audience insight work (e.g. user research, usability testing, surveys, digital experiments) to inform communications development and positioning
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and technologies in marketing and communication and bring new ideas into the team for testing and development
• Manage audience data and journeys
• Maintain distribution lists for communications mailings, managing additions and updates and checking data accuracy.
• Evaluate and report our impact every quarter and annually.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Key technical skills, knowledge and behaviour

Minimum criteria

• Passion to keep up to date with the latest findings in the musculoskeletal field
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written and confidence engaging with stakeholders is essential
• Excellent proof-reading skills and attention to detail
• Relevant experience in delivering communications strategies and marketing campaigns through multiple channels with accountability for managing budgets and reporting
• Ability to produce relevant, engaging and inspiring copy and content
• Demonstrable passion for online media and monitoring media coverage
• Experience of using CRM, email platforms and templates to create campaigns – including behaviourally triggered emails
• Experience of commissioning external agencies and freelancers, from writing briefs to overseeing the delivery of high-quality creative work, on time and in budget.
• Demonstrable experience of using and reporting on web and social media analytics (direct experience with Google Analytics)
• Be able to cope with pressure and tight deadlines
• Organised with good time management skills
• Friendly, positive, flexible and adaptable team player

Desirable

 Educated to a degree level or equivalent industry experience

• Experience working within a scientific/research-focused organisation (e.g. agency, funder, publisher, professional body, pharmaceutical industry)
• Certification from a professional marketing body
• Proficient in production of graphics and video content, use of image, video and audio editing software.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills.

Benefits

• 8% annual bonus based on performance (discretionary)
• Annual cost of living review
• Flexible working hours in core business hours (8am – 6pm)
• TOIL for overtime during weekdays and weekends
• Pension 8% (employers’ contribution 7.5% + 0.5% employees’ contribution)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year after 5 years up to a maximum of 30 days
• Enhanced maternity/paternity package
• Interest-free travel loan
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Health Insurance (and reduced family rates)
• Bike to work scheme
• Death in service (x4 basic salary)
• Opportunity to grow within the organisation

Background

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 Homeshare services.

Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives, Homeshare and Family by Family into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

Homeshare UK is the network for Homeshare services supported by a team at Shared Lives Plus. We’ve recently secured funding to develop two new Homeshare services in Liverpool and Newcastle, as well as develop a social franchise model for small towns and rural areas.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  

We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.  We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Overview of the role

We are looking for a communications officer who can help our existing network and new Homeshare services grow to scale, reach new audiences and compel them to action. Can you write copy that engages and inspires? Can your words change attitudes and actions? If you come alive working in a fast-paced environment aren’t afraid of a challenge and skilled in navigating complex relationships, we would love to receive your application. You will be responsible for delivering tactical marketing, communications and media relations to promote Homeshare at a national, regional and local level. This is a role where understanding across disciplines is essential to coordinate and deliver full communications for Homeshare UK.

You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to produce high-quality creative, effective and accurate press and marketing materials. You will be working with a diverse range of internal clients - an understanding of housing, social enterprise, or older people’s interests would be an advantage.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering communications plans and tactics for colleagues leading Homeshare UK’s new programme of work and membership network. The role will drive national, trade and regional media interest and growth for Homeshare services in key locations across the UK, and its social franchise model, developing marketing to support services’ growth, along with maintaining and updating our digital platform and social media channels.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Advising Homeshare UK colleagues and members on the most effective forms of communication for their target audience
• Creating, editing and uploading content for the web, social media communities, print marketing collateral and internal communications
• Sourcing stories about Homeshare for news articles for regional, national and trade media
• Collating and maintaining regional press and media lists
• Copywriting, editing, proofreading for publications and internal bulletins
• Editing the website and other digital platforms
• Assisting in the management of the story, image, video and design libraries
• Developing and delivering communications channels and processes to ensure consistency and delivery of work on time to internal clients and external audiences
• Organising and developing creative marketing campaigns with online and print marketing collateral, sourcing quotes and liaising with designers
• Regularly monitoring and evaluating engagement in communications channels which can provide insight into current trends and contribute to the Communication team’s operational planning
• Working with people who participate in Homeshare and their local organisation to bring Homeshare to life with key audiences
• Contributing to the team’s strategic planning with ideas to improve communications and engagement based on evidence
• Building strong internal relationships to support colleagues across the organisation to promote brand consistency, tone of voice and facilitate robust communications internally and externally.
• Actively engage with the Homeshare UK network attending monthly practice meetings, training events and annual conference
• Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisations and its members
• Engage in continuous self-development and training
• Promote diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and Human Rights
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. 

About the role and MHFA England

This is a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled Marketing and Content Executive who is excited to become part of a strategically focussed fast-paced marketing and communications team.

We are a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation. 

This role is ideal for someone who loves producing and maintaining on brand marketing content across multiple but primarily digital channels. You will be a skilled writer who is able to communicate in an easy-to-understand language with an eye for compelling visual content and attention to detail.

The role encompasses website and marketing copywriting, content production and supporting marketing campaigns. You will be working on the content of a wide range of products, campaigns, and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver digital first marketing plans with insight driven evaluation
• Produce engaging copy in the form of blogs, case studies, video and much more
• Optimise all content for SEO and digital channels
• Define new marketing activities and bring your creative flair to product marketing
• Assist and lead with the production and writing of marketing materials and literature, such as web content, emails, brochure

The post holder will be passionate, organised, detail-oriented, and able to inspire and engage others.

Looking after you

Wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do and say, we are friendly and supportive organisation. We are committed to rewarding our employees with competitive pay, a flexible and supportive workplace, opportunities to grow and develop, and our promise that we will put your wellbeing first.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two wellbeing breaks, in summer and winter
• Free Mental Health First Aid training
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24-hour helpline from Health Assured, occupational health and counselling
• Free flu jab to protect your health in winter

Employee benefits after probation period:

• Investing in your professional development, including qualifications and mentoring
• Death-in-service and critical illness cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free eye test and £55 towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme with an interest free loan to buy a bicycle
• Matched pension scheme (up to 5%)
• Flexible working hours and access to flexible ways of working
• Commitment to volunteering
• Fun Club, festive events and celebration
• Team lunches and events

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached document. Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd October. Interviews will be held early November.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

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Head of Marketing Role at Quality Membership Organisation

Your new company

This Membership Organisation is a one of the largest in the world, and promotes high standards to its professional members through the establishment of relevant qualifications and the award of grades of membership that recognise academic attainment, working experience and competence. In their role, they provide ongoing support to members to ensure they are up to date with legislation and are best placed to provide a trusted and exemplary service to business.

Your new role

In your new role you will be facing multi-faceted responsibilities including developing plans to establish brand awareness, craft strategies for all aspects of the marketing mix - digital, communications and creative. Ensure that brand message is strong and consistent across all channels, identify opportunities for growth and be able to analyse member behaviors to ensure engagement is kept high.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience with a charity, non-profit or membership organisation with an element of line management. You will also need great leadership skills, experience of running successful campaigns, good knowledge of analytics software as well as CRM and organisational skills that mean you are able to set and prioritise goals

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of between £55,000 and £65,000 dependent on experience as well as great benefits.

What you need to do now

If you are interested, apply directly here - If this role is not quite right for you, and you work across the Charity and Non-Profit sectors, I would be happy to support you in your search for your next role.

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Bristol Sport Foundation is the charitable arm of Bristol Sport Ltd. Our purpose is to make Greater Bristol an Active. Healthy. Happy. place to live.

We have an amazing team of people who have experienced the power that sport has to break down barriers and tackle health and social inequalities across Bristol and together we use the emotive power of our employees and professional sport brands in the community and through matchday, to positively impact on the physical and mental health of the communities we engage with.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

We are seeking a creative and innovative individual who will join us as we try to inspire the communities of Bristol to live healthier and happier lives through challenging us to be upbeat, positive and inclusive in our communications internally and externally.

You must be passionate about positively changing people lives and be able to represent the diverse and inclusive communities of Bristol. You will be instrumental in increasing awareness of the charity and helping us to deliver our purpose.

KEY TARGETS:

• Supporting the programmes team to exceed the targets set for school clubs and community hubs
• Increase the number of under-represented groups accessing our programmes
• Increase awareness of the groups work through a digital marketing strategy
• Deliver the requirements of our grants and donations that require marketing and media activation

KEY JOB ROLES:

• Plan, implement and manage media projects, announcements and events
• Lead on all digital content for website, social media and external publication
• Manage multiple social media platforms and tailor content to suit the needs of each individual audience – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok
• Monitor, analyse and communicate results on a quarterly basis
• Manage our videographer and graphic designers and work closely with them to create/produce original and creative content
• Plan media events, programmes and initiatives 
• Work with marketing team to design and review a variety of promotional and marketing materials 
• Work closely with our corporate/business partners to increase the profile of our work
• Develop and implement PR policies and procedures
• Produce content for various speeches and events
• Work with the Head of Operations to develop and implement crisis communications advice and media strategy, as needed

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Essential:

• Creative and innovative approach to working
• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of paid and organic social media
• Previous working experience in charity, marketing, media or communications role
• Proven track record designing and executing successful campaigns at a local level
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Well organised and close attention to detai

Desirable:

• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlet
• Basic knowledge of graphic design
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
• Event planning experience
• BA/MA degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline
• Experience of client relationship management and online Client Relationship Management systems

The Magistrates' Association (MA) is recruiting to this new post, which will take the lead in implementing widespread changes across the marketing and communications. The MA has a small staff team of 11 and a membership of over 12,000 across England and Wales. It is at the heart of the justice system both nationally and in local communities. Early in the role you will be involved in shaping the development of a number of related strategies including:

• Communications strategy - bringing together plans for both our internal and external communications channels
• Membership recruitment and retention strategy - to increase the proportion of magistrates who are members
• Website redevelopment - honing our plans for a better, more exciting and relevant website

You will then take the lead in implementing those plans. It's a very varied and fast-paced role. You'll be a part of the senior management team, working collectively to provide management and leadership to the organisation. You'll have plenty of opportunity to both use your current skills and learn and develop further. And you'll be joining the organisation at an exciting time of change and renewal. If you are an experienced marketing and communications professional with a proven track record, who is keen to make a big difference within a small and friendly staff team, we want to hear from you.

Download the recruitment pack for more details, including how to apply.

Our client FOUR PAWS, is seeking a talented communications professional to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Comms and working within the comms, funraising and digital teams, this role will see you working across some truly rewarding campaigns that make a difference.

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Our vision is a world where humans treat animals with respect, empathy and understanding.

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION

·Job title: Press and Marketing Officer

·Line management: UK Head of Communications 

·Department/Staff unit: Communications

·Working time/week (in hours): 40 hours (mix of office and home based) 

·Salary: c£27k per annum dependent on experience though happy to review this for the right person

·Start date: January 2022

·Contract: Permanent 

Summary:

A fantastic opportunity to support the UK branch of the global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS. The Charity encourages and activates people to support animal welfare at home, and around the globe. This role will be fundamental in achieving increased press coverage and generating opportunities to continue to bolster the profile and raise awareness of FOUR PAWS within the UK. 

Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, the successful applicant will support the external communications of the charity, helping to extend the reach of the FOUR PAWS and communicating the global animal welfare organisation’s work to reveal suffering, rescue animals in need and protect them. In addition the role will seek out marketing and advertising opportunities to continue to build the charities growing awareness. The candidate will have no direct reports but will have some control over areas of the budget. The Communications Team also consists of a Digital Communications Officer who leads on social media, SEO and website management and a close relationship between the two is actively encouraged.

A significant part of the role will focus on regular liaison with the wild, companion and farmed animals departments, in order to optimise internationally created content to be relevant for the UK media. As such this role involves close working with the national campaigns team as well as the international PR and digital communications teams in Vienna. The successful applicant will also be tasked with communicating about international rescues and providing updates about our bear and big cat sanctuaries. 

Success in this post relies on the ability to manage your own time and run integrated projects, whilst working effectively as part of both the UK and international teams. We are seeking an articulate and proactive individual who has a flair for communications and at least two years’ experience in a marketing/communications role. 

Primary / general responsibilities: 

•Supporting the Head of Communications to deliver the department’s UK press strategy 

•Support the roll-out of the brand identity as directed by the Head of Communications 

•Trend spotting and monitoring within the animal welfare sector 

•Opportunity spotting opportunities for FOUR PAWS to comment and raise brand awareness as well as sharing with key internal stakeholders as relevant 

•Engaging with and nurturing relationships with media across regional, trade and animal specific titles as well as dealing with reactive press office enquiries 

•Conducting in-depth research to support communications, projects and initiatives

•Contributing to creative and strategic planning and workshop sessions on a national and international level in order to develop the communications plans

•Participating in the development and distribution of press releases

•Assisting in administration of day-to-day communications activities and projects, including media monitoring, evaluation and reporting to UK Head of Communications and International Communications HQ

•Developing and executing integrated communication strategies and marketing plans considering above and below the line activities 

•Measurement and evaluation of advertising and marketing opportunities 

•Strengthening the FOUR PAWS network and establishing co-operations with media partners 

•Adapting international campaigns to our UK national market 

•Support Digital Communications Officer if required on community management of our 112,000 strong social media audience 

•Support the UK Communications team in all aspects of the team’s work as required

•The job may involve some out-of-hours work, but this will be managed with the Head of Communications 

Person specification:

•Ability to demonstrate proven experience working in a communications role within similar organisation(s) – minimum of two years’ experience is preferred 

•Written and oral fluency in English, second language is beneficial but not essential 

•Ability to work unsupervised within a small busy team 

•Team player who can balance the demands of the role with the various time-zones/nationalities of international colleagues

•Proven ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines 

•Excellent writing skills across press releases, advertisement copy, online content (blog and website text) and when required social media wording

•and presentation skills for a variety of audiences; including journalists, supporters and internal stakeholders

•Ability to demonstrate high levels of creativity and openness to new ideas

•Strong knowledge of the UK media 

•Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, CRM databases and communications software

•Awareness of, and an interest in, animal welfare and the charity sector

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative marketing & comms all-rounder to lead our charity’s brands to the next level.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years. It’s a nice environment to be in, friendly, flexible and one that gives you the reward of making a tangible difference in people’s lives – it’s great.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders.

Marketing & Alumnae Relations Officer - Permanent job - South London- start ASAP - £25,000 -£28,000

A prestigious and renowned school in London is growing their marketing department and searching for a Marketing & Alumnae Relations Officer. This role encompasses overseeing day to day relations with alumnae including management of the alumnae and donor database. In addition, this role will support the Head of Marketing & Communications and the Press & Communications Officer with day-to-day marketing and communications support delivering the whole school marketing strategy.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills as you will be working with a team and need to have the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and the wider school community, gaining the confidence and respect of peers. A positive outlook with an enduring sense of humour is key and the ability to support and challenge decision making with professional integrity. This school values diversity and inclusion deeply and places great emphasis on it, therefore, you must embody these values and believe in diversity and inclusion. As this is a school you must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Main areas of responsibility: -

*To initiate, develop and nurture alumnae relations and communications
*To form the first point of contact for alumnae contacting the school
*To work with the Press & Communications Officer on alumnae newsletters and publications
*To manage and update the school's alumnae and donor database
*To manage and update the alumnae section of the school website
*To build and maintain alumnae communities via social media
*To develop strong links with alumnae and so encourage them to volunteer to support current students in careers related events at school
*To collaborate with the Events Officer, to organise and manage alumnae events. *To assist with updating the School's main website.
*To assist with the production and distribution of print and digital publicity material within given timescales. *To assist with promotional and advertising opportunities on and offline
*To ensure school branding is consistent across all printed and online material and to assist with production of branding and signage as appropriate.
*To contribute to the annual marketing and communications plan
*To assist with the co-ordination and implementation of e-newsletters
*To liaise with staff and pupils regarding news and events
*To contribute to the annual marketing and communications plan
*To respond to day-to-day queries into the department *To promoting a positive and effective team environment working closely with all other members of the department to deliver the Marketing and Communications Strategy
. *Such other duties associated with the above tasks as may be reasonably required.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the below:

• 1 to 2 years' experience
• Educated to a degree level
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent copy writing and proof-reading skills
• Experience working with databases and good knowledge of excel and mail merge
• Good IT skills
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Works well as part of a team
• Creative Thinker
• Ability to initiate and develop ideas
• Previous experience working with alumnae
• Experience working with CMS
• Photoshop and InDesign knowledge
• Ideally have experience working in the education sector/ wider public sector
• (Please be aware if successful, you will be required to do an enhanced DBS check in order to qualify)

If this role is of interest, please do apply ASAP with a word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience or please do get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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