We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant.

We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to three people a day.

But we won’t stop there. We want to be there for everyone who needs a transplant; from finding a match, through every step of a patient’s transplant journey. And together we can reach the remarkable day when we can save the lives of everyone with blood cancer.

And now we want you to join our lifesaving team. We are looking for a Social Media Assistant to join our Engagement Division as part of our Communications Team.   

Title:Social Media Assistant

Salary:£25,000 (inclusive of London weighting)

Contract:Permanent

Hours:35 hours per week

Location:Initially remote working (due to Covid-19), normally based at Head Office in Hampstead, London (flexible working location will be considered)

You will support the Social Media Manager to plan and produce content and manage our online communities, playing a vital role in sharing the stories of our patients and supporters through social media, inspiring more people to get involved with our lifesaving work.

Please make sure to check out the job description, available on our website when you click to apply.

What’s in it for you?

Financial

• Pension (employer 5% when you contribute 3% or more),
• Travel Insurance
• Interest free Travel Loan
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Wellbeing & Health

• 27 days annual leave in addition to normal public holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Hotline
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gymflex

Family Friendly

• Paid dependants leave
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Flexible start/finish times (role dependent)

And more! (full list of benefits available on website)

An international charity is seeking a Face to Face Manager to join their Campaigns Team. The Team is responsible for recruiting and developing support from private individuals, contributing substantially to the charity's income.

The Face to Face Manager leads the recruitment of monthly donors by the Face to Face in-house team. The team is responsible for the development, planning and implementation of the F2F fundraising strategy.

Key responsibilities:
- Deliver the F2F fundraising strategy to reach new regular supporters and increase income from monthly donors.
- Work in collaboration with the Campaign Manager to manage the F2F budget, ensure regular monitoring of expenditure as well as the performance of the team against agreed targets.
- Manage the strategy for F2F private sites through specialist agencies, with responsibility for recruitment and stewardship of venues, promoters and agencies and providing the charity with sponsored access to event participants and audiences.

You will have the following skills and experience:
- Extensive experience of face to face fundraising.
- Ability to think strategically with a demonstrated track record of problem-solving/seeking solutions to challenges.
- Experience of management against budget, timescale and deadlines.
- Excellent planning skills with a proven ability to carry out different tasks simultaneously and prioritise time and resources accordingly.

UK Office, London (Victoria) or home based

The Vacancy

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

About the role

This is an exciting time to be joining Parkinson's UK as we embark on year two of our 2020 - 24 strategy, Transforming Parkinson's Together. The charity has an estimated fundraising target of c. £30m this year and now we're looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Engagement and Fundraising teams. 

The Engagement directorate was launched in November 2019 and brought together fundraising, communications, volunteering and movement building colleagues. As such this new role comes at an exciting time at the charity when we will be developing new approaches to supporter engagement. This is not a traditional director of fundraising role - it is broader and more exciting than that, as if that were possible.

You’ll work with the Director of Engagement and Associate Director of Engagement & Communications in developing and delivering the charity’s engagement strategy to deliver ambitious income, supporter growth and understanding of the condition. Through thoughtful and inspiring leadership you will play a pivotal  role in  driving the growth of the UK Parkinson’s movement, increase understanding, attitudes  and encouraging creativity amongst our Engagement and Fundraising staff, so that we seize every chance to get Parkinson’s noticed.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic leadership and drive continuous improvement across our income generating business area
• Provide line-management to Engagement senior managers
• Co-lead in planning, implementing and monitoring the engagement strategy and OKRs
• Promote our engagement principles across the charity to build true partnerships and collaborations with all supporters that value their  money, time, voice and more
• Be a champion for modern, people first approaches to lead and direct key frontline fundraising and supporter engagement business areas

What you'll bring

• Demonstrable experience leading and inspiring multi discipline teams in a truly collaborative way
• A successful relationship fundraiser with a proven track record in leading key fundraising disciplines and teams
• Proven experience of developing a strategy and plans that prioritise the whole supporter experience and value every type of contribution 
• Demonstrable experience of using audience insight and data to drive change and improvement in a mid-size organisation
• Knowledge and experience of delivering successful integrated campaigns

Closing date: 8 February

Interviews to be held: w/c 14 February 

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we're unlikely to be fully reopening our London office during 2021. Therefore, the role will involve a mixture of office and home working until we’ve re-opened our London office. We will continue to review the situation inline with government guidelines

What's it like to work for us?

We aim to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - and you could help us achieve this.

We offer a variety of paid job roles and volunteer opportunities both at our UK office in London and across the UK.

With over 19,000 members in 73 countries, the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Communications Officer to create and source content for our digital channels, aimed at our members and to help promote biomedical science to the public. 

If you have a passion for delivering high-quality communications and experience of writing for different audiences please apply.

Applicants will be required to send their CV along with a two-page summary to outline how they fit the person specification, have a creative flare for writing and a positive can-do attitude. 

Initially, you will be working from home, but we hope to return to office based work once government guidelines permits us. 

Purpose

The Communications Officer will be expected to provide support to the Head of Communications and Communications Team through researching and preparing written content across a number of channels, have responsibility for maintaining the IBMS website and social media channels, as well as administering public engagement resources for members.

Main duties include (see attached job description for further details)

Communications

• To research, write and distribute communications materials for digital and print publications such as: annual reports, newsletters, news stories and press releases, position statements, social media posts, award nominations and speeches, etc.
• Maintain IBMS’s media database and respond to enquiries from journalists.
• Source and commission design, photography, print and graphics for use across IBMS channels
• Assist the Head of Communications in the production of public engagement resources.

Website and digital communications

• Source and write news stories for website and social media. 
• Ensure website content is up-to-date and accurate and provide support in its use to members and staff.
• Research, write, design and distribute newsletters to IBMS members.
• Provide content for our membership magazine newsletter.
• Monitor and moderate the IBMS’s digital channels.

Events

• Provide support to promoting member’s events and managing the orders and delivery of requests for promotional items for public engagement activities.

Production Editor

The College is looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual with an exceptional eye for detail. This a fantastic opportunity to work across a variety of publications and platforms in a friendly and high-performing team, which is involved in the wider communications strategy for the College. 

The Production Editor plays a vital role in sub-editing and proofreading for both print and digital outputs, as well as promoting editorial standards and house style. An in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word and Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, is essential.

The Publishing and Digital team deliver across a wide variety of projects, often running simultaneously, so it is essential you have strong organisational skills, experience in planning production schedules, and a proactive and positive attitude.

Pathology is at the heart of modern healthcare. Pathologists work to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases and are involved in the diagnosis of disorders affecting every organ of the body, from before birth to after death. The majority of tests requested by doctors will be performed and interpreted by a clinical scientist or medically qualified pathologist. 

The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with over 11,000 members who are doctors and scientists working in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. We work with pathologists at every stage of their career – from setting curricula, organising training and running exams, to approving job descriptions, publishing best-practice guidance and providing continuing professional development. 

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, an employee discount scheme, season ticket and gym membership loans, as well as a defined benefit company pension scheme.  The College values diversity, welcoming applications for all members of society.

To apply, please complete the attached supporting information form and email it with your application via the link.

Interviews will be held on the 4 and 5 February 2021.

Please note that all staff are currently working remotely and the interviews will be carried out by video.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role
We’re looking for a hands-on, enthusiastic, and energetic Senior Graphic Designer. A vital member of a growing Brand and Marketing team, our Senior Graphic Designer will be joining a fast-paced group of people pushing and elevating the Crisis brand. 

About you
You’ll be key to delivering a wide range of content for audiences including supporters, potential supporters, people facing or experiencing homelessness and staff. You’ll have experience of tackling briefs from scratch and seeing them through to completion. You’ll have a keen eye for detail with the ability to inject ideas, solve problems and bring colleagues with you along the way. 
As our Senior Graphic Designer, you’ll have an in-depth understanding of, and passion for design, layout, and typography.
Key responsibilities:
•    Ability to create and commission print and digital content to an excellent standard [portfolio review].
•    Great organisational and time management skills with a demonstratable ability in prioritising tasks.
•    Detail-orientated with an elevated attention to detail.
•    Experience of developing creative briefs with colleagues and delivering design projects from concept to completion with an audience-focused and evidence-based approach.
•    Experience briefing and collaborating with illustrators, animators, photographers and filmmakers including art and creative direction.
•    Demonstrable graphic design experience, ideally with professional qualifications in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat). 
•    Extensive knowledge of print and digital processes and readying artwork for both.
In addition to key responsibilities, the below is desirable; but not essential:
•    Experience setting up and maintaining a digital asset management system.
•    Experience developing editable templates.
•    Experience developing inclusive and accessible content.
•    Strong photography, film making/editing and/or animation skills.

Benefits
As a member of the Brand and Marketing team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days.
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

How to Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Monday 8th February 2021 (at 23:59)
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We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Communications Officer– City Bridge Trust

£36,060 - £40,750 inclusive of inner London weighting

Ref: TC840

City Bridge Trust (CBT) is a vibrant, innovative funder supporting charitable activity across London.  Our vision is for London to be a city where everyone can thrive.  We aim to reduce inequality and grow stronger, more resilient and thriving communities for a London that serves everyone.

We award multi-year grants to charitable organisations, provide non-financial support to grant holders, manage a social investment fund and model higher-impact, higher-value philanthropy. 

We are looking to recruit a Communications Officer to help improve our internal information and understanding with our Trustee and raise our profile externally with our audiences and stakeholders.

This is a truly exciting time to join CBT. We are growing in number and ambition, are about to embark on an ambitious digital uplift and proactively kickstart some influencing initiatives. You will work closely with our Impact and Learning Team to identify opportunities to use evidence and learning to contribute to lasting change, as well as independently taking on some new projects. You will be flexible and innovative to help us adapt at pace, particularly as we address London’s new challenges and heightened inequalities as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. 

You’ll be passionate and experienced in telling stories about London’s civil society sector and bring a strong understanding of how to package compelling information for the right target audience. You will be curious, a proactive learner, and have a sharp eye for detail. Like the rest of the team, you’ll be motivated to adopt an equitable approach to Communications that considers questions of diversity, equity and inclusion.

To apply online, please click the Apply Button

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 25 January 2021. 

Interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams in early February 2021 – date to be confirmed.

City Bridge Trust is values-based and welcomes applications from all sectors and from people with a passion for the community or voluntary sector. Equality, diversity and inclusion is as important in our staff and governance as it is in our grant-making.  We support flexible working and job-shares. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.

Could you use your supporter relationship skills to help transform the lives of seriously ill children across the UK?

Starlight’s Public Fundraising team is looking for a skilled Supporter Experience Co-ordinator to join their team as Maternity Leave cover.

Your focus will be supporting the team in championing fundraising, and our amazing supporters, across the organisation. Maximising the impact of our supporter touchpoints and fundraising opportunities through a variety of channels, products, and tools, helping us to grow our audience of existing loyal supporters, who make sure all children have the right to play through their treatment for a serious illness!

You'll be joining a successful and driven team, who are passionate about providing Starlight’s supporters with the right experience, and take great pride in having fun whilst doing it!

Founded in 1830, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is a charity and the UK’s learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. The Society has an international reputation and a global membership of 16,000 providing intellectual, financial and volunteer support. Our programme of public, policy and educational engagement with audiences reaches several million people each year through events, our popular magazine and our online resources. 

We are seeking a talented writer and communications specialist with a particular understanding of how to reach and engage with members and potential members. As Membership Communications Officer you will develop and implement recruitment, retention and engagement plans for all of our membership categories, building and maintaining strong relationships to help increase our visibility and promote our services.

Reporting to the Head of Public Engagement and Communications, you will join a busy and successful team and further develop our membership communications and engagement.

To apply please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter including a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining your suitability for the role and how you fulfil the selection criteria.

Please submit your application to: Caitlin Watson, Head of Public Engagement and Communications, 

Closing date:  9.00am on Wednesday 17 February 2021.

Interview dates: Interviews will be held via Zoom on 25 and 26 February.

The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.

Position: Research Communications Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible/office-based (currently home-based)
Salary: £30,010 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E
Department: Research Communications

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

This is an exciting, challenging opportunity and ideal for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in communicating complex research topics to a lay audience. Research Communications Officers work closely with colleagues in press, digital, fundraising and engagement as well as people affected by MS, researchers and other stakeholders.

You will have a passion for communicating science and empowering people with quality information. You will bring a clear understanding of research methodologies, combined with outstanding communication and organisational skills and a positive, can-do attitude. You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record of liaising with people at all levels and in managing complex projects. You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 15th February 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

The iconic Poppy factory in Richmond employs disabled veterans and dependants to produce poppies and wreaths for the Royal Family and for The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal and we organise and host the nation’s annual Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.   The Poppy Factory is also the country’s leading employment charity for veterans with health conditions or impairments. We work with businesses across the country to provide bespoke opportunities and employment support for hundreds of disabled veterans of all ages and from all Services, helping them to restore financial independence through sustainable and rewarding work.

We are seeking to recruit a Production Manager as replacement for our current manager who is retiring in May.  We will require a candidate of the highest calibre to fill this position of which the key duties include:

• Responsibility for production of the annual order for The Royal British Legion “Poppy Appeal” and for provision of items to the Royal Family, ensuring Remembrance wreaths and symbols are produced in sufficient quantity, on time and in accordance with the required quality standards.
• Management of the production staff team who include wounded, injured or sick veterans or veterans disabled dependants’, taking responsibility for recruitment, training and performance management, ensuring that the team are motivated to achieve optimum performance taking account of their individual abilities.
• Providing support to the Director of Production & Estate in ongoing development and forward planning for the production operation; ensuring production systems and processes are organised to be cost-effective and efficient.
• Support for the planning and delivery of the annual Field of Remembrance

Working as a member of the production and estate management team, candidates must be able to demonstrate high calibre production management and team working skills; flexible, resourceful and resilient with a can do approach; you must have understanding and empathy with the needs of a diverse staff team and the wounded, injured and sick veteran community, whom we serve.  Full details of the knowledge, experience and skills required are outlined in the person specification. 

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer.  Salary for the role is in the range £38,000 to £40,000 per annum.  The post is offered on a permanent contract and we offer an excellent benefits package of which includes:

• Generous paid leave entitlement
• Excellent company pension scheme
• Company paid life assurance
• Reservists’ leave

How to apply

For the full job description and more information about the role, please download the candidate pack.

To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You may address your covering letter to Jeff Short, Director of Production and the Estate.

The deadline for completed applications is midnight Monday, 15 February 2021

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jeff Short.

No agencies please

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Poppy Factory is committed to equality, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.  Our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your application whether you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.

We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working.

Fundraising & Engagement Assistant

(Full-time, permanent)

£27,648.03 rising on an annual incremental basis. War on Want also offers

a 6% contributory pension scheme

Based in London office or home based depending on Covid-19 restrictions

War on Want is a dynamic, radical organisation that runs hard-hitting campaigns against the root causes of poverty and human rights violation. We work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world, as part of the movement for global justice.

We are seeking a Fundraising & Engagement Assistant to provide support across the Income and Engagement team and help to boost our activities. The successful candidate will work across a range of exciting new projects, and support the roll out of new systems for supporter engagement and data management. The Assistant will take on leadership of crucial day to day supporter care and supporter data management processes; help us to research and approach new potential major funders; and have the opportunity to contribute to the management of War on Want’s external communications activities and social media channels.

This an opportunity for a committed non-profit professional early in their career to gain experience of a wide range of fundraising and communications functions in the context of an international human rights organisation. The post-holder will have significant opportunities for professional development, and will play a vital role in driving forward War on Want’s work for human rights around the world.

Application deadline:  12 noon, Friday 12 February 2021

Date for interviews:  Expected w/c 22nd Feb, but applications will be reviewed on rolling basis

War on Want welcomes applications from all members of the community. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.  We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.

Role purpose:

This role will work closely with all parts of the operations, communications, international and fundraising teams to drive, develop and deliver great quality content (both from the field and in the UK) for use by our fundraising and communications team in the UK and around the world.

Working with the Brand & Content Manager and wider team, the successful candidate will help deliver projects to bring the brand alive and support our fundraising, communications, international and operations teams to work within brand guidelines.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a creative talent, with excellent attention to detail. With a focus on regularly producing high quality video edits, written content and editing and curating compelling photographs, you must be highly proficient in Adobe creative suite and be able to demonstrate excellent copywriting / scriptwriting skills. You will also be a great relationship manager – particularly working closely with our operations team and operations partners.

It is also a requirement of this role to have a working knowledge of Premier Pro, Indesign, Photoshop and After Effects. With a strong creative approach, you’ll be able to pick up new ideas and concepts. The role will work across all content disciplines with a particular focus on the brand and helping others to make content effectively within brand guidelines.

The successful candidate will have experience in practical photography and film. You will need to be able to confidently pick up a camera and capture ShelterBox footage as well as being a passionate and proficient editor. This role will be required to deploy in both major disasters and pro-active content trips in the field and the UK – gathering content themselves and supporting external freelancers – once the necessary pre-deployment training has been completed and our teams are safe to travel again.

You will be self-motivated, with a can-do approach and able to confidently manage multiple projects across a variety of teams. You will be flexible in supporting the wider team, thinking strategically, with an ability to focus on both long and short-term objectives.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Brand

• Help support and train the wider organisation to effectively create content within ShelterBox brand guidelines.
• Support the delivery of an online brand hub and updated brand guidelines.
• Support the Brand & Content Manager and Head of Brand & Content to develop a purpose led brand.
• Support a small roster of freelance creatives to adhere to brand guidelines when developing materials and assets and to stay abreast of latest brand developments.
• Help drive brand storytelling across the organisation.

Content gathering and training

Day-to-day roles

• Act as the main point of contact for fundraising, communications and international teams looking for content. Advise and create content briefs to deliver across projects.
• Work closely with the operations team to highlight content gathering opportunities and ensure we are exploring all options for great storytelling across all our live deployments.
• Develop and deliver quality content training (online and in-person) for ShelterBox staff, ShelterBox Response Teams and partners (within GDPR, consent and ethical guidelines).
• Maintain regular verbal and written contact with teams in the field to ensure that they are optimising content gathering opportunities, to provide strategic or technical support and to maintain a strong working relationship with teams.
• Review and develop content gathering processes as part of post-deployment processes and apply a continual improvement approach to ensure we’re constantly optimising our ways of working in an iterative way.
• Identify opportunities for deploying with freelancers and complete preparation processes with support from Brand & Content Manager and operations.

Deployment and UK content gathering

• Gather case studies and interviews and shoot photography and video on deployment and in the UK.
• Deploy to gather content or train partners - dependent on funding and strategic need. At times this will involve taking freelancers on agreed trips. Note: Deploying in major disasters or to partner organisations may involve operating within ERA (enhanced risk assessment) areas so role will need to be HEAT (Hostile environment awareness training) trained.

Content production

• Deliver content projects from initial briefing through to final concept working with teams across the organisation.
• Support the team to provide content for digital channels – working to weekly/fortnightly editorial meeting outcomes.
• Use raw material gathered to produce engaging content with particular focus on video for digital.
• Produce and edit film, audio and photography. Write and edit copy with digital focus but also for fundraising and communications.
• Ensure all content follows the ShelterBox brand guidelines and tone of voice. This includes feeding back to teams and agencies on projects.
• Ensure all content follows sign-off processes.

Content administration

• Manage and update Assetbank (our photo library) – or any other content sharing platform.
• Act as the key point of communication with Assetbank – working with ShelterBox IT to make sure stakeholders are able to access content.
• Update key stakeholders with weekly/monthly content round ups to ensure people are using the most recent assets.
• Help to manage our ShelterBox studio and photography, film and audio equipment for staff and volunteers.

Planning and team working

• Be an integral part of project planning.
• Use audience insights to inform plans.
• Offer knowledge of best practice and innovations from other organisations and sectors.
• Support the measurement-based approach of the Brand & Content team by contributing to monthly reporting as well as spotting trends and opportunities.
• Help to develop and implement a content strategy.
• Any other specific projects given by the Brand & Content manager.

About RUSI 

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the world’s oldest and the UK’s leading defence and security think tank. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today’s complex challenges. 

About the role

RUSI is looking to appoint a Social Media Officer who will help the Institute pursue a dynamic social media strategy. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual who loves social media and can identify, and post, engaging content for our social media feeds.

Working as part of RUSI’s communications team, the postholder will partner with all sections of the Institute and interact with our communities on RUSI's social media platforms to increase engagement, followers and the quality of the experience. The successful applicant will identify key influencers and conversations where we can engage to showcase our work and expand our reach.

The postholder will use data insights and analytics to influence social media communication strategies and organisational direction.

This is initially a six-month position and the post holder will report to RUSI’s Digital Communications Manager. The post holder will initially be based remotely but, as public health regulations allow, will eventually operate from the Institute’s offices in Pall Mall, London.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Regularly post and schedule content on RUSI’s social media feeds, and with Digital Communications Manager, manage the day-to-day handling of all social media channels.
• Work with the Digital Communications Manager and Communications team to promote RUSI’s research, membership, events, publications and expertise.
• Moderate and respond to comments and interact with followers to develop RUSI’s online communities.
• Produce regular reports on social media performance.
• Use Google Analytics (or similar) to produce reports on referrals to the RUSI website and conversions attributable to social media content.
• Advise colleagues and help them to develop content strategies based on previous performance reports and audience insight.
• Develop social media strategies to expand our reach and impact through social media channels.
• Identify key social influencers with whom RUSI can engage.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of developments, innovations, and new technology in social media and identify any that may be of benefit/interest to RUSI.

Person Specification

The job holder should be able to demonstrate the following essential knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience of managing Facebook page, a Twitter feed, LinkedIn and an Instagram feed for an organisation or group.
• Able to demonstrate success in creating and delivering social media strategies for specific projects, which increased audience engagement or conversion.
• Can demonstrate commitment to quality control.
• Able to shift gears at short notice, without losing attention to detail.
• Positive, self-motivated, be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and respond flexibly.
• Able to show experience at producing regular reports using Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Google Analytics or similar tools.
• Data-driven and have an evidence-led approach to developing a social media strategy.
• Be up-to-date with the latest trends/developments in social media communications.
• Able to manage a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to find creative solutions to communications challenges.
• Basic use of Adobe products, such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Audition.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of multimedia and promoting multimedia content online: for example, producing short videos or creating promotional videos for podcasts and events designed for social media.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues in security and defence.

For full job specification and how to apply please visit our career page.