Job overview 

Better Bankside is seeking a proactive, creative, independent thinker to lead a strategic place marketing programme, positioning Bankside as ‘London’s other side’. Working with the Director of Communications and Engagement, the Marketing Manager will evolve and deliver creative programming and campaigns that celebrate and develop Bankside’s distinct character.

The Marketing Manager will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to amplify messaging of the organisation’s vision and purpose and will be responsible for Better Bankside’s Area Promotion and Venues Bankside programmes. Playing a key role in delivering corporate and consumer marketing, PR and events, conveying Better Bankside’s diverse programme to business members and stakeholders. The role also involves promoting the area’s attractions, event venues, festivals to a global audience and raising awareness of Bankside as a world class visitor destination. 

The Marketing Manager will support the organisation’s strategic priorities and will contribute to the delivery of action plans in the areas of economic growth, climate, and social capital. 

Key tasks include:

- Lead and manage Area Promotion and Venues Bankside programme and budget including development and delivery of annual plan that aligns with the BB vision and strategy and delivers value to our members. 

- Evolve and amplify the Bankside Story – a narrative that communicates the authenticity of the neighbourhood to a range of audiences and stakeholders, positioning Bankside as ‘London’s other side’.

- Work with Director of Communications and Engagement to develop a cultural programme for Bankside that celebrates the heritage and character of the neighbourhood.

- Explore opportunities to develop the programme of events, either directly coordinated or through partnerships.

- Content creation, audience growth and management of Better Bankside, Bankside London and Venues Bankside digital marketing channels including websites, e-newsletters, social media platforms. 

- Lead on development and distribution of all marketing collateral.

- Identify and monitor trends within cities, culture and communities.

- Utilise and evaluate existing data (footfall, hotel occupancy, spend data) 

- Promote the lobbying process on behalf of Better Bankside to ensure that the area’s tourism and area interests are accounted for.

- Manage relationships with key stakeholders in the area including Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market.

-Work across theme groups to ensure all marketing collateral, digital outputs and environmental branding are developed in line with brand guidelines.

- Act as key liaison with Better Bankside’s retained PR consultant to promote Bankside and Better Bankside in the media. Monitor and evaluate delivery of this.

Person specification

There is no preference for any particular background, but you need be able to demonstrate an impressive range of relevant experience in the following areas.

What we need:

- Five years experience in relevant field such as destination marketing. 

- A creative thinker with demonstrable experience of bringing forward new ideas.

- Impeccable written and oral communication skills with the ability to adapt style for a range of publications and audiences. 

- Project management, business planning and budget management skills.

- Proven record of implementing multi-channel marketing strategies. 

- Being able to produce engaging digital and printed marketing collateral.

- A strong team player with experience of partnership working.

- Appreciation of the challenges and opportunities facing city districts.

- Knowledge of issues facing tourism sector stakeholders, local resident and business communities in relation to redevelopment, regeneration and fluctuating visitor numbers.

- Proactive and self-motivated, ability to prioritise own workload and to work to tight deadlines.

- Interest in Bankside as an area to live, work and visit.

- An understanding of Business Improvement Districts, local and central government and their structures and relationships.

About Better Bankside

Vision: Powered by the people of Bankside, Better Bankside will be an agent of change, leading innovative economic, environmental and social action to advance one of the world’s great neighbourhoods, bringing benefits to business and Banksiders.

Mission: We will improve everyone’s experience of the neighbourhood by co-creating our programme with Banksiders, responding inventively to urban challenges, and celebrating the differences that define Bankside as London’s Other Side.

Better Bankside was one of the first Business Improvement Districts (BID) in the UK, established in 2004. We are a partnership of local businesses, working closely with other community stakeholders to co-create a programme of projects and services that benefits the whole Bankside neighbourhood. Our core purpose is to promote local businesses and make a positive impact in our community.

As a BID, we are funded by a mandatory levy on businesses within a defined boundary. Our last ballot took place in November 2019, achieving overwhelming support from the business community, with 92% voting for another five years of Better Bankside.

Better Bankside is an organisation where you can make a real impact; and where you can expect to get involved in a wide-ranging programme of work. We are a small team of fifteen in the Bankside office, plus our wardens and street cleaning teams. The way that we work with our members through our governance structure provides an extended network of regular collaborators and contributors.

Working arrangements

Better Bankside operates on a flexitime basis with mandatory core hours of 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with additional hours, evening and weekend work expected in accordance with the requirements of the post. Due to the nature of our work, a minimum of three days per week will be based in the office with up to two days working from home.

Throughout the pandemic, Government guidance has been adhered to with home working supported for those able to do so, and measures put in place to ensure the Better Bankside workplace is Covid secure. 

How to apply

At Better Bankside, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We've taken the decision to use blind recruitment for this role and as such, we'd like applicants to apply by using the platform Be Applied.

Please visit the BB website to find out more.

Closing date

29th September 2021, noon

Interview (via Zoom)

w/c 4th October

Promotions and Marketing Officer

Central London • £26,000 - £29,000 + Benefits

About Us 

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society.

About You

We are seeking a Promotions and Marketing Officer to join the Society as we set out an ambitious plan for our 2022 events programme and Publish and Read activity.

The ideal candidate will support the Head of Promotions and Marketing and the Promotions and Marketing Manager in the successful delivery of the Society’s wide-ranging marketing and sales activities. You must be someone who can contribute to the commercial success of our programmes, be organised, and have the desire to support, and be part of, an effective marketing team. 

The Benefits:

Our generous benefits package includes;

• A highly competitive salary with an annual cost of living increase.
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Cycle to work scheme 
• £50 contribution towards eye care
• 10% employer pension contribution
•        23 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays +  3  additional days over the Christmas break
•      Flexible working including remote-based options
•        Life Insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services

To Apply 

Please send in your CV and Cover Letter

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 28th September 2021

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value, promote and seek diversity.​

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Job Title: 
Campaigns Manager - Making London A Living Wage City x2

Job Type: 
Full-time

Salary: 
£34,479 including London Weighting

Contract: 
Permanent

Holidays: 
25 days + Christmas Break

Location: 
London Office (Remote Available)

The Living Wage Foundation was launched in 2011 by Citizens UK to tackle in-work poverty and ensure that workers earn enough to live on and participate in family and community life. Citizens UK is the home of community organising with diverse civil society alliances set up to develop leaders to work on the issues that matter to them, such as the Living Wage. Other projects include PACT (Parents and the Community Together) and Sponsor Refugees to add depth to the impact of Citizens UK’s work.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced campaigner to join Citizens UK to bring together various campaign strategies that target London employers in specific sectors to become Living Wage accredited. The focus of the targeted sectors (such as Health, Social Care and Local Authorities) will evolve over the 4 year project, based on the needs of low paid workers and opportunities to secure pay rises for Londoners, but the Sector Campaign Manager will coordinate a coalition of civil society, public sector and business leaders to use their power and influence to pay the Living Wage throughout their networks.

The Sector Campaigns Manager will work closely with community organisers and the Living Wage Foundation accreditation team to signpost opportunities and bring together local campaigns alongside strategic partnerships and influential advocates, whilst engaging and involving workers in both the strategy and delivery of campaigns.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Campaigns

• Develop creative, participative campaign opportunities that promote the Living Wage and our key messages, influence public opinion, champion Living Wage Employers and encourage accreditation.
• Support community organisers to develop and lead winnable campaigns to improve pay conditions in their communities and feed into Living Wage Places projects.
• Create opportunities to engage community leaders and workers in our work to raise awareness and make the case for the Living Wage and help steer our future direction.
• Capture and share learning from successful Living Wage campaigns in order to motivate and enable more campaign energy and effective partnerships
• Work with the communications team, designers and content managers to develop campaign resources which enable our networks of workers, leaders, employers and campaigners to take action to secure the Living Wage.
• Produce detailed analysis and evaluation of campaign results, understand and respond to performance data, run tests and put results and lessons into practice.

Strategic Partnerships

• Initiate and coordinate an Action Group to secure pay rises in targeted sectors, with representation from civil society, public sector and business leaders than can use their influence to secure Living Wage accreditations.
• Identify, manage and develop relationships, partnerships and alliances to further our sector campaigns and build power in order to meet our project objectives for Making London a Living Wage City. 
• Identify, manage and develop strategic relationships with key senior stakeholders, policy makers, Living Wage Employers, campaign partners and business networks to promote use their power an influence to encourage payment of the Living Wage.

Project Management

• Support the Living Wage Foundation’s role in Making London a Living Wage City, ensuring that we meet project objectives on accreditations and pay-rises secured in targeted sectors.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to measure our progress and impact against agreed milestones, including data collection systems and producing reports for various stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of LWF’s business plan, working across teams to organise work effectively. 

Communications

• Support the development of workers to tell stories and testimony to make the case for the Living Wage and feed into our communications plans.
• Oversee research and consultation projects to make the case and gather supporting evidence for paying the Living Wage and lifting workers out of in-work poverty
• Keep up to date on the latest low pay and poverty policy issues and support communications to our network to ensure that the LWF is responsive to the needs of employees and employers.
• Represent the organisation effectively to external audiences in meetings, at events and in the media to promote and grow the work of LWF.

The Living Wage Foundation is based in Whitechapel, remote working available. 

Please click on 'Apply on Website' for more details on how to apply. 

Citizens UK is committed to being an inclusive employer. We value a diverse workforce and encourage those with an interest in this role to apply, regardless of whether they meet all the required criteria. We invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates to represent the communities we work in.

Real is recruiting a Communications and Marketing Coordinator. We recognise it’s important to be really clear about articulating who Real is for, how we can help them, and how they can get involved in Real’s work. We want to reach new audiences creatively, getting our messages out to a variety of stakeholders. There are challenges in doing this in a truly accessible way.

We are looking for an experienced, creative and knowledgeable person to lead our communications and marketing work. You will report directly to the Head of Programmes (although you will work closely and collaboratively with a range of colleagues) and together you will be responsible for developing and implementing a new communication strategy and action plan. We know that we want to be more relevant to more people. The role will combine both strategic and day-to-day communications and marketing work. We also want to ensure our communications are two-way with our constituency. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work for the only pan-disability, user-led organisation in Tower Hamlets; helping us to provide remarkable services to, and outcomes for, disabled people in the borough.

This role requires a motivated, capable individual who is able to inspire other staff, volunteers and members of the public to collaborate to help us really “tell the story” about how we can help and make a difference. You will be both strategic, and able to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. There are no roles reporting into this position currently, but there may be in future, and there are other staff and volunteers who will need guidance and support in communications activities.

We are about to launch a new two-year project, delivered with 4 other partners, to campaign against and highlight the iniquities of charging disabled people for their social care. You will also be responsible for leading the communications and marketing (in conjunction with a range of other organisations) for this project. This will be an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the policy and practice of London local authorities.

Real is proud of its principles of valuing everyone and never discriminating. As a user-led organisation of local disabled people we particularly welcome applicants who are disabled or who live in Tower Hamlets.

Why you should work for Real

• We are a dynamic, growing third sector organisation and a user-led organisation of disabled people. We are firmly driven by our principles and ethos.
• We are a progressive organisation, constantly looking to work more effectively. But this does not mean we abandon our principles.
• We have a good reputation with our funders and our clients, and support approximately 1000 people in the community each year.
• We actively embrace diversity in all forms. Our clients relate to us more because we reflect their reality.
• We consider disability in our employees an asset.
• There is a great atmosphere and good staff morale.
• In a number of areas we are at the forefront of being part of an evolving and developing third sector in Tower Hamlets.

Applications close: midday on Wednesday 6 October

Click on the link to our website here you will find:

• more information about Real
• important information about the recruitment process
• more information about the role
• the job description and person specification
• an application form

Once you have read the information above, if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Mike Smith, the CEO, via our reception.

The ISM is looking for a dynamic marketing and communications professional to drive profile and growth at the ISM. The ISM has already seen sustained growth in membership over successive years and this is a trend we are keen to maintain. 

In conjunction with the Head of Business Development, you will set the marketing strategy for recruiting and retaining individual and corporate members and lead on developing and delivering vibrant, memorable marketing campaigns. You will manage relationships with corporate members and actively identify and cultivate partnerships that generate membership growth and increase our profile. 

You will create and deliver a strong communications presence that builds the ISM’s profile and lead on all non-external affairs related communications, including social media and press. You will be skilled at using digital tools to extend our reach. You will also lead on member communications, ensuring members derive value from their membership through awareness of new services, events and professional development. 

You will be able to demonstrate significant effectiveness in previous roles and the ability to deliver successful marketing and communications plans.

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London but are currently following a hybrid model of work. 
 
To apply please send a full CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job and join us in supporting the music sector at this critical time.
 
Closing date is Monday 11 October at 9.30.  Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

A great opportunity has arisen for a Direct Marketing Officer for a cancer related charity based in London in order to manage and review a programme of acquisition and retention direct marketing fundraising campaigns in order to increase unrestricted net voluntary income for the charity.
A Direct Marketing officer will be responsible for delivering agreed activity to achieve/exceeding income targets through a range of communication channels, including door to door, private sites, direct mail, telemarketing, email, internal communication and any other relevant channel.

Please Apply ASAP!

Person specification:

Experience of working with external suppliers to deliver direct marketing campaigns
Experience of managing a varied workload to tight deadlines
Take a flexible approach to managing a wide and varied workload, prioritising accordingly, ensuring achievement of targets within a fast paced and changing environment with tight deadlines
Effectively manage external fundraising agencies and suppliers
Demonstrate good ability to manage direct marketing projects
Highly numerate, excellent IT skills including Excel
Highly organised, strong attention to detail
Excellent written, spoken and negotiation skills
desirable experience:
At least one year s direct marketing campaign management experience is desirable
Experience of working in a fundraising environment is desirable
Experience of using a relationship management database
Experience of working on Charity Lottery & Raffle Activity

The role

The Direct Marketing officer role is a pivotal one within Individual Giving, managing campaigns of significant scale and generating income both now and for the future.

As part of the team generating £15 million per annum, the successful candidate will be responsible for acquisition and retention communications that talk to thousands of individuals, using their fundraising skills to effectively ask for money and build relationships with supporters across a wide range marketing channels and different activities.

With a large range of activity coming up, Individual Giving income growing strongly and investment secured for the future, this is an exciting time to join an experienced and effective team.

About you

You will have good experience of running direct marketing activity to generate income, working with suppliers and at scale to solicit funds from tens of thousands of supporters.

A well organised person with excellent communication skills, you will be managing key external agencies and in house stakeholders to deliver complex, multi-faceted campaigns while closely monitoring and managing significant expenditure budgets.

Working across email, online, telemarketing, direct mail, face to face channels, and DRTV you will understand supporter motivations, and how to increase supporter engagement, testing and evolving our campaigns to best fit what works for our supporters.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future. We’re that trusted friend that you turn to for caring support when you need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well.

Although the role is based in our London office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date: Monday 27 September 2021 at 5:30PM

Interview date: Week commencing 4 October 2021

We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative and digital-savvy person to join our marketing team. This is a new and exciting role within the organisation and although we are a small organisation, we have big ambitions and a track record of achievement for animals in laboratories. 

Working closely with the Marketing Manager, the Marketing Officer will play an important role in supporting the rest of the team with all aspects of marketing for Cruelty Free International, with a particular focus on managing our digital channels. 

To be successful in this position, you need to be hands-on, collaborative and proactive in your approach. Your contribution will significantly help to advance the agenda of ending animal testing across the globe.

Could you be the next Legacy Marketing Manager at Samaritans and be responsible for £3 million worth of income? As the nation recovers from the pandemic, the service Samaritans provides is needed more than ever. Join our strategic fundraising team and make a real difference to people’s lives.

We are looking for an experienced Legacy Marketing Manager to join our high performing team. You’ll have experience of managing successful legacy marketing campaigns, shaping fundraising strategies and creating impactful and integrated legacy and ‘In Memory’ giving campaigns. You’ll be ambitious and passionate about implementing a new legacy marketing strategy for a purpose-driven organisation.

• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Permanent role
• c. £45,000 per annum plus benefits
• Linked to either our Ewell (Surrey) or London Bridge office, with most of your time spent working at home
• We are open to flexible working requests

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a small, friendly team of two (Legacy Administration Manager and Direct Marketing Officer)
• Plan, develop and implement a new legacy marketing strategy and operational plan
• Growth of ‘In Memory giving’ and ‘Tribute Fund’ schemes
• Lead as an ambassador for legacy giving
• Build a team culture of continuous improvement and learning

Skills and Experience:

• Building strong collaborative relationships to create impactful and integrated Legacy and In Memory giving campaigns
• Shaping fundraising strategies and plans, and implementing them successfully
• Managing the creation and product of assets across a range of channels
• Being a strong leader and effective manager
• Leading on best practice and continually looking to improve and innovate

Samaritans has an inclusive culture, engaged employees, and encourages flexible working.

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe that suicide is preventable and that, together, we can make change that saves lives.

Samaritans is needed now more than ever. We answer a call for help every seven seconds and need to be able to reach and connect with a diverse range of people. Whether it’s through our life-saving helpline service, innovative partnerships or impactful campaigns, we work towards our vision in many different ways and our communications need to reflect this.

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

The closing date for this role is 22/09/2021. Please apply soon as we will be reviewing and interviewing applications as we receive them. 

Comms and Marketing Manager

At GoodGym you get to do work that really matters, we are a positive solution to some of the UK’s biggest social issues. GoodGym members combine their exercise with doing important tasks for older people and community organisations. We have won multiple awards and are supported by the London Marathon, National Lottery and leading running brand Saucony. GoodGym aims to be one of the largest fitness communities in the UK, we want to make doing good by getting fit a mainstream movement. You’ll be joining an organisation that makes a positive difference every day. We’re an inclusive team, we aim to make sure everybody can be themselves at work.

Position overview GoodGym is looking for a talented and driven Marketing and Communications Manager to drive our expansion across the UK. You will be joining our growing team to build a nationally recognised brand. In doing so, you will help achieve our mission of getting the UK more active and reducing isolation and loneliness amongst older people at the same time.

Using your communications expertise, digital marketing knowledge you will devise and execute a strategy to fulfil our mission of helping GoodGym grow to national prominence. This is an opportunity for an ambitious marketeer who wants to make a significant impact to grow an innovative fitness project into a national brand. You will develop and execute plans to engage tens of thousands of new members in GoodGym each year. You will manage a marketing budget and continue to extend and enhance our grassroots referrals.

Main responsibilities

National awareness and PR.
GoodGym has had extensive coverage on BBC radio, BBC television, ITV, the Financial Times, Wired, the Guardian and many other leading mainstream media channels. You will extend and continue this level of coverage, managing our publicity and PR to increase awareness of our work across the UK.

Local campaigns and targetting GoodGym is currently in 58 cities across the UK. In the future we hope to expand this. You will build a media kit that means each city can produce locally targeted media to help with member recruitment and new partners.

Comms channels management We have several scheduled communication channels with GoodGym members. You will lead the organisation of these. Part of this will be our own stories page on the website. You will be helping the community write their stories.

Member recruitment You will be responsible for increasing membership by promoting awareness of GoodGym as an easy, convenient and rewarding way of volunteering and getting fit.

Social media and social media advertising We currently use Twitter, Facebook and Instagram; you will be responsible for managing and producing content for these channels and targeting them appropriately to areas that need more participants.

Brand partnerships You will work closely with the business development team to make sure we are utilising our brand partners when it comes to marketing.

Budgets and strategy You will lead the marketing strategy and control the marketing budget to optimise our CPA.

Person Specification

A marketing or communications role in a previous organisation
Ability to create and execute targeted campaigns
A track record of growing audiences and increasing signups
Data-driven,analytical approach to marketing
Experience of managing PR opportunities
Experience managing social media accounts
Excellent writing skills
Ability to spot great stories and turn them into content quickly
Ability to make connections and collaborate
Self-motivated, driven, high energy and engaging

Why join us? Friendly and positive culture A growing team with real purpose Flexible working hours and location
Regular talks from leading sector experts
25 days holiday + bank holidays
£200 development budget
Optional working groups on issues such as diversity and the environment
Lots of team socials across the year

We are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by loneliness in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, disability, age, nationality, religious or philosophical belief, age, sexual orientation, educational attainment, family status, trade union activity or any other factor. We see diversity as strength and want everyone to be able to be their whole selves at work.

We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels safe and respected.

You will join our client as a Marketing Manager and you will execute marketing plans and develop campaigns to ensure the profit growth and expansion of company products and/or services.

Marketing Manager Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for social media channels – creating relevant, engaging content across all social channels (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram). Build awareness and engagement through curated relevant third party content. Scheduling of posts, development of graphics/imagery to support content. Regular reporting of reach and engagement.
• Plan and oversee advertising (online/print).
• Use of search marketing – SEO and PPC to support campaigns.
• Maintain and update the company website, with consideration for user experience and customer journeys from other channels. Regular reporting of website analytics.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external agencies to deliver regular communications and PR campaigns, including the production of printed collateral.
• Lead on the organisation, planning and delivery of large and small events.
• Be the CRM and e-marketing super-user, able to build queries, lists for mailings, reports and create content for engaging email newsletters and campaigns.
• Conduct marketing and membership surveys on current and new products and services, assessing market opportunities and competitor research.
• Support the development of corporate communications, presentations and brand assets; manage and develop an image library, policing use of brand and corporate style.
• Keep abreast of competitive landscape and evolving digital and marketing trends to ensure best practice.

Marketing Manager Requirements:

• Ideally a graduate in a marketing, communications or a related field;
• CIM qualified or a strong desire to pursue a professional marketing qualification;
• Team player - willing to support others in completing tasks;
• At least 3 years of experience working in a marketing department, ideally within a B2B environment;
• Confident user of Adobe Creative Suite apps (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) with an eye for design;
• Experience of CRM, social channels and marketing automation tools;
• Experience working with WordPress desirable but not essential.
• Ability to write succinct, engaging copy, good grammar essential;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Positive outlook, willingness to learn and develop own skills;
• Ability to multi-task, manage priorities and work to deadlines;
• A willingness to travel for events and conferences as needed;
• Flexibility to work irregular hours when workload demands.

About our client:

They are a membership organisation within the rail sector focused on bringing together government, employers, training providers, colleges and universities to deliver industry needs. They work collaboratively across the transport industry and key stakeholders to provide awareness, advice, and support for members to enable them to help build effective skills strategies.

Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Benefits: include Annual Leave - 25 days (plus bank Holidays), Pension - 7% Employer Contribution and 1% Employee contribution, Life Assurance - 3 x annual salary, Interest Free Season ticket Loan, Opportunity for training and development - internal/external qualifications to enhance your career.

You may have experience of the following: Marketing Manager, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Marcoms Manager, Sales & Marketing Manager, Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Social Media etc.

Ref: 102 673

We are looking for a Marketing Officer to provide marketing communication support to the Marketing and Communications Manager in the Income department. You will be promoting Samaritans campaigns and key messages among major donors, trusts and statutory, and corporate partners including content creating, editing, proofreading and ensuring consistency of brand when working with external funders and partners.

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe that suicide is preventable and that, together, we can make change that saves lives.

Samaritans is needed now more than ever. We answer a call for help every seven seconds and need to be able to reach and connect with a diverse range of people. Whether it’s through our life-saving helpline service, innovative partnerships or impactful campaigns, we work towards our vision in many different ways and our communications need to reflect this.

• Full time
• Fixed Term Contract
• Circa £28,000
• Based in Ewell (Surrey) or London Bridge with a mix of home working and office work

Key Responsibilities:

• To raise awareness of Samaritans partnerships and funder relationships among key audiences including partner organisations, funders, volunteers and staff, and corporate audiences
• Ensure consistency in promotion of Samaritans’ brand and key messages across all partner and funder materials including the generation and refinement of partner communications such as fundraising achievements, partner milestones, volunteer recruitment and awareness days
• Respond to enquiries from the business development teams including queries about logo use, content checks and proofreading
• Day-to-day management of philanthropy and corporate partnerships areas on Samaritans’ website including sourcing and writing up case studies
• General duties of a Samaritans’ Staff Member

Skills and Experience:

• Exceptional writing, copywriting, and proofreading skills
• Passion / interest working within the Charity/Third Sector
• Ability to represent Samaritans professionally, in person, on the telephone, and through written communication
• Adept at handling multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Experience working with WordPress, Mail Chimp, or Survey Monkey would be desirable
• Sensitivity to issues surrounding mental health and suicide
• Empathises with Samaritans’ values

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

Full job description can be found on our website. The closing date for this role is Sunday 3rd October 2021

The Marketing & Growth Manager will help to grow the social enterprise, focusing on developing our marketing and sales strategy. We are looking for someone with creative and entrepenuerial flair who will be excited to expand our audience and help to replicate the Migrateful model in other locations in the UK and beyond. 

The skills needed to excel in this role: 

Proven skills in implementing marketing and fundraising strategies 

Strong verbal and written communications skills, including excellent editorial and copywriting ability 

Experience working within a social enterprise as a Marketing Manager 

Experience managing and updating websites via WordPress (Elementor)

Experience using social media channels to increase sales and brand awareness

An aptitude for innovative marketing and creative output 

Graphic and digital design experience – Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop & Illustrator)

Experience with Google Analytics, managing Facebook ads, Linkedin Ads and Google ads campaigns

Understanding the fundraising process and have the ability to support in fund raising opportunities and applications

Demonstrateable corporate sales expereince and results

Contract: 4-5 days a week, permanent contract

Location: London

Salary: £25,000 - 35,000 depending on experience

Reporting to: CEO

Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 6th October

Interview date: Monday 11th October

Start Date: ASAP

How to apply: Please send cover letter, CV and a 2 minute video (introducing yourself and explaining why you would be suited to this role) 

We need an outgoing self-motivated person to lead our marketing work communicating our mission to schools, coaches and pupils through social media and email communications.

You will be responsible for our social media, email campaigns and play a key role in building our pupil and coach communities.

About Us

We are a social mobility movement committed to ensuring that every young person experiences educational equity.

As an award-winning, fast-growing charity our mission is to support young people from disadvantaged communities to identify and fulfil their potential. Working in partnership with schools, we deliver academic tutoring programmes that improve a pupil’s grades, confidence and independence so they can win places at top universities and on high level apprenticeships.

Having turned six years old in February 2020, we’re at an exciting stage of growth and have ambitious plans to scale our impact and reach. This academic year, we are supporting over 4000 pupils. Currently working across London, the South East, the West Midlands and the South East, we are looking to thoughtfully scale our academic programmes into hard-to-reach deprivation areas.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Social Media:

• Lead on using our platforms to communicate with our pupils, coaches and teachers (Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook)
• Create and schedule original content for our platforms
• Collaborate with the programmes team to ensure the latest delivery news is shared

Email campaigns:

• Create and deliver targeted campaigns to our key stakeholders so they feel part of our social mobility movement,

Joint brand engagement with partners:

• Engage our school and wider partners on our marketing messages
• Build relationships with other marketing teams to ensure wider reach and engagement.

Press and Media coverage

• Write press releases on key CoachBright news and updates
• Engage journalists directly on stories critical to the charity

Person Specification

Essential characteristics and experience

• Passion for social mobility: we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.
• Independence: this role requires you to work independently/alone from time to time in the office and/or from home
• Resourcefulness: we’re a small, dedicated team - you must be a self-starter prepared for practical roles with lots of responsibility. A willingness to stay solution-focused with last minute challenges is a must!
• Marketing/Communications: experience leading or supporting marketing for an organisation
• Social Media management: experience managing social media accounts for an organisation.

Desirable knowledge/experience:

• Experience of using video editing software (Final Cut Pro) to create short clips for social media
• Experience using social media management tools (Hootsuite, Tweetdeck)
• Experience editing photos (Adobe Photoshop)