Do you have proven experience of utilising data and insights to support the work of marketing and communications activities? As our Data Management & Insight Executive you could soon be playing an important role at the heart of our Digital & Marketing Communications Team.

About Changeworks

Changeworks’ vision is for a world where everyone is able to live, work and enjoy life with a low carbon impact.  We recognise climate change is the most significant threat to the environment and our way of life. 

Passion, integrity, innovation, collaboration and empowerment are the values which drive us.

We are Scotland’s leading environmental charity delivering solutions for low carbon living. A trusted expert with over 30 years’ experience.  Our current strategy has four goals

· Accelerate the improvement of energy efficiency of buildings

· Effectively deploy renewable and low carbon solutions

· Deliver an integrated community approach to low carbon living

· Reduce fuel poverty

About the team

The Digital & Marketing Communications Team is being established to transform the way that Changeworks engages with our audiences and will lead on organisational and service marketing alongside developing our digital presence.  The team overall is responsible for evolving our brand, positioning the organisation, increasing our profile and driving more people to adopt a low carbon life.

About the role

This is a new role aimed at powering the work of the Digital & Marketing Communications Team to utilise data and insights in our day-to-day campaigns.  You will turn results of statistical analytical techniques into actionable recommendations and reports. You will ensure, as a team, we have good data practices and processes are in line with our policies and regulation.

Working closely with the rest of the team you will seek to drive deeper insights, working to continually evolve our approach to campaign tracking, search engine optimisation, website analytics, market insights etc. 

You will have freedom to innovate new ways of working to help us connect with more people to cause them to take actions for example drive our use of A/B testing to optimise campaign performance.

About you

You will have an inquisitive mind that finds joy in analysis data and building models to help explore how things are performing.  You would ideally have a qualification in and experience of data analysis especially in a marketing, digital or communications team.  You would be comfortable switching between website analytics, SEO optimisation, monitoring email marketing and developing bespoke performance reports.  

You will have experience of best practice in data management, driving improvement in data quality and working collaboratively cross-organisationally to drive change.

Ideally a knack of turning data into actionable insights that colleagues understand and can respond to.

At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

At Changeworks we remain working at home, where possible, in line with Scottish Government advice. This post would have typically been based at our Edinburgh office (36 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh) however we are currently designing our new ways of working. Over the coming months we will be looking to offer increased flexibility about where we work, in a hybrid of home and office base depending on the needs of each role.

Changeworks ~ delivering positive low carbon living

We are looking for a new Communications Officer to raise awareness of lung disease, mobilise supporters and deliver our media strategy. This is a great opportunity for a media expert who is looking to take the next stage in the career.

One person in five in the UK is affected by lung disease. As the only UK charity for people affected by all lung and respiratory diseases – from mild asthma through to lung cancer – Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation is here for every one of them. We provide support, fund vital research, and campaign for better prevention, treatment and care.

You will deliver an integrated social media and media relations service in Scotland which generates both reactive and proactive opportunities and raises the profile of Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation. Responding promptly and authoritatively to media requests, you will proactively identify and maximise media and social media opportunities across a range of outlets and channels.

You will be energetic and enthusiastic and bursting with ideas. Your work will convince both the public and decision makers to support our campaigns to reduce air pollution and invest in respiratory services in Scotland.

Interacting with colleagues at all levels and all teams across the organisation you will find this a great opportunity to develop your communications skills in a creative and energised workplace.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including our cycle-to-work scheme, 30 days annual leave (plus Scottish bank holidays), pension scheme and much more.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to supporting everyone whose life is changed by lung disease.

Please note that CV’s in isolation and any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

The job of a Save the Children's UK Squad Lead is challenging and fulfilling.

• Do you have proven leadership experience in developing and driving change strategies?
• Do you have practical experience working in a complex institution and proven ability to navigate effectively in such organisations?
• Are you able to translate strategic objectives into clear deliverables?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Our Policy, Advocacy, and Campaigns department is where we drive political agendas at national and global levels. We've integrated lobbying, policy, research, and campaigning into one agile, powerful engine for change. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights, and help them fulfil their potential.

About the role

As Squad Lead/Head of UK Influencing, you will be responsible for driving whole organisational progress against Save the Children UK's strategic mission to deliver this vision, taking accountability for the delivery of a specific set of squad objective(s) of ensuring change in the UK. Initially this role will play a leading role in delivering our next Global Campaign which will focus on inequality and climate.

This is a cross-organisational leadership role, and the post-holder will lead a multi-disciplinary team (known as a squad), made up of colleagues from across Public Affairs, Campaigns/Organising, Policy, Media, and others to design and deliver an ambitious change programme that delivers the squad's objective here in the UK.

The post-holder will be fully accountable for their squad's objective and is expected to draw upon every relevant discipline across Save the Children UK to achieve it, working closely with colleagues from different divisions, including Fundraising & Marketing Division, which will be crucial for delivering the mass-marketing activities that will support the squad's objectives, as well as working with colleagues from across the wider sector in the UK and beyond.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

• Lead development of the objectives and strategy for one of Save the Children UK's mission squads aimed at influencing policy, practice and/or attitudes in the UK
• Lead a multi-disciplinary squad made up of staff from across policy, advocacy, campaigning and media disciplines (at a minimum), plus other relevant functions, to achieve those objectives
• Develop and articulate a clear vision for what needs to be done to achieve the squad's objective(s), over a range of time horizons
• Take responsibility for the impact of the squad and ensure the squad's work supports the achievement of the overall mission objectives and is in alignment with Save the Children UK's supporter-engagement and “world-class impact” strategies, including through a focus on the rights of the world's most deprived and marginalised children
• Liaise extensively with stakeholders
• Own and manage prioritised deliverables that realise the squad's objectives
• Attend relevant Supporter Engagement strategy and planning meetings and work closely with the thematic Campaign Manager, who will lead the public-engagement aspects of the squad's work
• Support squad members to complete squad deliverables autonomously and in a way that leads to maximum impact

Competencies

• Leading and inspiring others: demonstrates leadership in all our work, embodies our values, and articulates a compelling vision to inspire others to achieve our goals for children.
• Innovating and adapting: develops and implements innovative solutions to adapt and succeed in ever-changing and uncertain global and working environments
• Networking: builds and uses sustainable relationships and networks to support the work of Save the Children
• Working effectively with others: works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working
• Problem solving and decision making: Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation.

Technical skills

• Proven leadership experience in developing and driving change strategies, including working across the full theory of change and bringing together policy, advocacy, media, campaigning and public engagement
• Knowledge of, or willingness to acquire knowledge of, agile methods of working
• Good technical knowledge in the squad's thematic area of focus (e.g. international development, conflict, or UK poverty)
• Practical experience (over 5 years) working in a complex institution and proven ability to navigate effectively in such organisations
• Experience of running high-impact projects within Save the Children UK or another organization
• Practical knowledge and experience of relevant organisational processes
• Practical knowledge and experience of using coaching tools and of team management

Behavioural and personal skills

• Translates strategic objectives into clear deliverables
• Proactively and accurately identifies needs and requirements of a wide range of stakeholders
• Delegates tasks effectively and supports team members' autonomy, while simultaneously taking care to ensure high-quality outputs in line with agreed expectations
• Continuously verifies assumptions and reacts well to unforeseen situations
• Constantly develops new skills in ways of working and relevant technical fields
• Explores new approaches and innovates in order to increase impact
• Collaborates effectively between a wide range of colleagues in order to achieve the best results

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

The job of a Save the Children's UK Mary's Living & Giving Shop Manager is creative and fulfilling.

• Do you have a flair for fashion and a passion for sustainable/pre-loved clothing?
• Are you an experienced retail manager with a creative edge for visual merchandising?
• Do you have the ability and experience to lead and manage a passionate team of volunteers?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department exists to inspire millions of people – from individuals to large corporate organisations – to support our quest for change. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

The legendary Mary Portas and Save the Children joined forces in 2009 to take the lead on a charity retail revolution, resulting in a blaze of publicity and a new style of charity retailing we call Mary's Living & Giving. Now we need a Shop Manager to manage a team of committed volunteers and lead the way to ensure we stay on the crest of the wave.

Job Purpose

As the Shop Manager for our much-loved Stockbridge shop, you will use Mary's Living & Giving philosophy to bring the community to life, acting as an ambassador for the brand and raising as much money as possible. You will inspire the community to be at the heart of the shop by recruiting, supporting and empowering a team of volunteers, collaborating with the team to understand the local community. You will create a space for people to embrace all aspects of charity retail with energy and kindness, working with your retail colleagues to share our values and beliefs.

Main Accountabilities

As the Shop Manager your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as an ambassador for the brand, the charity and for Mary
• Leading, Recruiting, inspiring, supporting and empowering a team of volunteers, using their knowledge of the local community and enthusiasm for fashion to get the right mix of quality products and pricing to make the store a success
• Ensuring a high standard of display, visual merchandising and shop floor management at all times
• Manage and inspire our volunteers to create “the buzz” of excitement around the shop for customers and the team.
• To actively engage with the local community, building relationships to support donations, volunteer recruitment and customer experience, utilising social media to maximise the shop's profile and identifying appropriate opportunities (e.g. local events) to promote the shop
• To lead by example in delivering the best customer service; ensure a high standard of display, visual merchandising and shop floor management; regularly review sales reports; manage consistent stock processes
• To take personal responsibility for the shop (including managing risk – people, property, finance etc on behalf of SCUK), holding the volunteer team accountable for maintaining processes and delivering goals for the shop

Person Profile

We're looking for an experienced retail manager with the ability to mould and delegate to an equally passionate team of volunteers. A brilliant communicator, inspirational leader, efficient business manager and unfailingly positive thinker, you must radiate natural warmth and a can-do entrepreneurial approach. And of course, you will have a passion for fashion!

Experience

• Retail management experience – including stock control, cash handling etc.
• Experience of leading teams and achieving results from developing and supporting others
• Experience in a customer facing role

Abilities

• Exceptional people skills, with an ability attract and get the best out of a diverse team of volunteers
• Able to illustrate an understanding of issues that result from working with volunteers
• Ability to drive sales and control costs

Aptitude

• Enthusiasm for retail and a flair for fashion
• Excellent time management skills to ensure the shop runs effectively and your own work/life balance is achieved
• Must be flexible and able to work weekends, Bank Holidays and additional hours, in addition to occasional relief cover at other shops
• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment
• A commitment to Save the Children UK's aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.