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Check NowJob title: Marketing Executive
Location: Remote working in the UK
Responsible to: Marketing Manager
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (plus London Weighting where appropriate)
Contract: Full-time, 37 hours a week
Closing Date: Sunday 12th June 2022 at 23:59
Interview Date: Week commencing 20th June 2022
Please note, that if you do not provide a covering letter, your application will not be considered.
Why us?
Speakers for Schools is a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown tenfold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.
We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.
We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives by raising the aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify, PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.
To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles.
Speakers for Schools Values
PASSION:
We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.
AGILITY:
We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.
INTEGRITY:
We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.
COLLABORATION:
We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.
DIVERSITY:
We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.
Role Summary
Are you a highly organised, creative individual with an eye for detail? Are you looking for a new challenge and somewhere to make your mark? Speakers for Schools are looking for a dynamic Marketing Executive to join our MarComms department to help support our fast-paced team in an exciting period of growth and change.
This is the perfect opportunity for a Marketing Executive to gain hands on experience and grow their career. We are looking for someone who can think on their feet and work quickly and autonomously to support the day to day workings of our team.
The Marketing Executive will report directly to the Marketing Manager but will provide support across the wider MarComms team.
Key Duties / Responsibilities:
- contributing to multi-channel campaign planning and rollout.
- Assisting the Creative Studio with design requests and workflow whilst acting as a Brand Guardian to help maintain brand design and best practice across the wider charity.
- Provide support to our Web Manager to help edit and maintain Speaker for Schools website including regular updates to our main programme pages.
- Managing and assisting with the production and execution of events including assisting with printed collateral requests and delivery.
- Supporting the Digital Marketing Executive with digital marketing activity including end-to-end creation and rollout of engaging email campaigns and PPC advertising.
- Assisting the Communications and Campaigns Manager with drafting quotes, proofing press releases and sourcing youth advocates for media opportunities.
- Supporting the Content Manger with community management, influencer outreach, scheduling and monitoring.
- Building relationships and communicating effectively across departments and managing internal and external stakeholder requests.
- Process orientated, coming up with effective and efficient processes and systems to support daily team practices.
- Assisting with the management of invoice tracking and budget upkeep.
Skills / Experience / Knowledge:
Essential
- Previous marketing experience is essential. You might be a Marketing Assistant looking for your next step, or an Executive level looking for a new challenge.
- A proven track record in successfully creating and facilitating marketing campaigns and supporting social media communities.
- Organised and proactive, with lots of initiative, you're able to prioritise a busy workload and consistently deliver high-quality work, often to tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Powerpoint, Word and Excel.
- Proven experience working across multiple tasks/projects at any given time.
- Good communication skills with a positive, hands-on approach to working.
- A reliable team player able to adapt to and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills and ability to learn quickly to ensure smooth delivery processes whilst maintaining a key eye for detail.
- Enthusiasm, energy and a passion for what you do are essential.
Desirable
- Understanding of Adobe Acrobat, InDesign and Photoshop beneficial but not essential.
Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Morning of your birthday off
- Pension scheme
- 3 voluntary days per year
- Wellbeing programme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
- Subsidised office furniture
- CharlieHR perks
- Perkbox
- £500 a year training allowance
Diversity at our core
At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and to eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid-19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity is at our core, join us.
Disability Confident Employer
Speakers for Schools are glad to be Disability Confident Employers. This means that if you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be invited to interview.
Please note that in certain recruitment situations, such as a high number of applications and seasonal and high-peak times, Speakers for Schools may limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
We usually ask for a CV and covering letter to be submitted as part of the application process. However, we understand that this is not always accessible to everyone, so we welcome video and phone call applications as alternative ways to apply. For additional information or support, please contact us.
How to apply:
Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one-page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period. Please note, that if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.
Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.
You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.
The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools:
The closing date for this role is Sunday 12th June at 23:59
Successful candidates will be invited to interview on [INSERT INTERVIEW DATE]. Please keep this date free as alternative dates may not be possible.
Our new team member will start ASAP.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the interview date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Community Fundraising Officer to join our newly created Digital Community Fundraising team. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £31,629.41 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021, we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!
The Digital Community Fundraising team is a brand new team sitting in the Community & Events department within the wider Marketing and Income Generation directorate. Working collaboratively with other areas of the directorate, this new team will pave the way for digital community fundraising at Cats Protection. A very exciting opportunity for the right candidate to help shape the portfolio and team.
Responsibilities of our Digital Community Fundraising Officer:
As Digital Community Fundraising Assistant you will be responsible for delivering digital community fundraising product campaigns, product development and exemplary supporter stewardship to all community supporters. You will work across multiple channels with a focus on social media, web and email. You will play a key role in the developing of the community fundraising portfolio through innovation and product development, taking a leading role in the development of Gaming, Facebook Products, DIY Fundraisers and Community Appeals.
What we’re looking for in our Digital Community Fundraising Officer:
- Proven experience of digital fundraising, ideally working with external agencies within the third sector
- Specialist knowledge of digital across a range of channels including email, online and social
- Proven experience of product development, innovation and testing new products and propositions
- Proven track record of achieving income against agreed financial targets
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £31,629.41 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Join us as our Digital Community Fundraising Officer and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note any applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Closing date: 27th May 2022
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 6th June 2022
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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To maximise the income, profile and brand of RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough and Rutland Branch - Woodside Animal Centre -to work alongside the Head of Income Generation, Branch Manager, Retail Manager and other staff to successfully develop, implement and evaluate social media and fundraising activities while delivering media and comms goals and the specified annual income and profit budget for the branch.
Please send CV and covering letter explaining suitability for this role
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MAIN PURPOSE OF POST
You will be joining our fantastic Communications Team who keeps the charity thriving by promoting Women’s Aid’s messaging and mission to inform women how to get support, educate the public, influence decision-makers and bring about a world in which women and children are safe.
This post holder for this role will work across the whole Communication Team, providing administrative and operational support.
We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy, and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processes to improve upon efficiency.
The post holder will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and will need a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Communications
- To monitor the Press inbox and messages to the wider Communications Team, triaging requests for Media colleagues and taking responsibility for responding to certain internal and external stakeholder groups, maintaining a professional approach at all times.
- Support the team with data processing and filing of content such as domestic abuse survivors’ stories.
- To handle logistics around diary coordination across the team and throughout the organisation.
- To provide additional support at peak times of year such as our Winter Conference and International Women’s Day.
- To assist with the organisation of events as required.
2. Information management
- To collate departmental performance data for communications activities and campaigns.
- To assist with the administration of communications activities such as digital mailings and event administration when required.
- To carry out a range of information gathering activities as required, including online research.
- Ensure that data processing is in accordance with GDPR compliance.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Communications Assistant
EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships.
- Experience of working within a team and individually to achieve success.
- Experience of external stakeholder management.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a charity environment.
- Experience of working in a communications or press office.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential:
- Excellent computer skills and experience using a wide range of computer packages, including Microsoft packages.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face-to-face and in writing.
- Ability to carry out thorough research to keep up-to-date with communications opportunities.
- Demonstrable initiative and determination.
- Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload.
- Ability to manage up, effectively.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential:
- Knowledge and understanding of Feminism.
- Understanding of domestic abuse and the issues relating including the impacts on women and children.
- Understanding of the role of Women’s Aid.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and compliance.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid;
- Commitment to anti-racism and anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
- Willingness to travel and work occasional unsocial hours as required.
- To be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Terms of appointment:
Offer of employment subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS assessment
at Standard level and Satisfactory Pre Employment Health Questionnaire and references.
Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period. This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts). During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months.
Salary: £23,577.00 (On an incremental scale guided by the Women’s Aid scale points 25 - 28) + benefits. Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month. Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.
Working hours: The standard working hours for this post are 37 hours per week; benefits include a generous annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.
Support and supervision: Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development. We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan.
Pension: Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3-month interim probationary review.
Annual Leave: Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached. In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees.
Other leave: Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances.
Period of notice: One week, increasing to 1 month after your probationary period has been completed.
Union: You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996: To comply with this Act, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list, most commonly a British Passport.
Additional information is available on request.
We are excited to be partnered with the British Red Cross to help find their next Marketing Officer. This role will be key in supporting new partners and the ongoing stewardship following the surge in support during the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal. This is an initial 6-month contract with a potential for a permanent contract.
Key responsibilities:
- To deliver multi-channel, integrated marketing plans which support the charity’s commercial partnerships as directed by your line manager.
- Managing multiple marketing activations, regularly reviewing performance, completing all outcomes-focussed evaluations in a timely manner and sharing with stakeholders and eliciting feedback.
- Contribute to external partnership reports to ensure communications programmes are included and measured effectively.
- Work with the design team to deliver all activity on brand in terms of visual identity and messaging and scheduled optimally and work closely in partnership with in-house communications specialists and external agencies as appropriate to deliver integrated marketing solutions.
- Be the first point of contact for comms related queries from the corporate partnerships team, and work with them to develop communications briefs where required.
Person specification:
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and at all levels of the organisation.
- A demonstrable understanding of the role of brand in positioning an organisation.
- An understanding of visual identity.
- Ability to take minutes, develop creative briefs, produce high quality presentations and reports. Ability to manage large workloads and conflicting priorities using own initiative.
- Ability to create and manage schedules and meet deadlines
What's on offer:
This a full-time role offering a salary of c.£28,000-£33,000. The role is flexible being either a remote or hybrid role with 2 days in their central London office. Initial 6-month contract with a potential for a permanent contract.
Please apply today so as not to miss out!
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Description
Location: London, Edinburgh, or UK remote
Position Status: Full-time, Open terms
Salary: London: circa 35K, Edinburgh: circa 30K; depending on experience
Reporting to: Head of Media & Communications
Closing date: May 17th.
Please note that applications should include CV and a Cover Letter to be considered.
Candidates must hold independant right to work in the UK at the time of appointment.
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organisation powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In conflict, in disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
Mercy Corps Europe has grown rapidly in terms of volume of activity and complexity. With offices in Edinburgh, London, The Hague, and Geneva, we now attract over £120m in income. The breadth and impact of our programmes makes Mercy Corps a unique and truly rewarding place to work. Our teams are proud of what we achieve in the field and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our passion and commitment.
The Team
The Senior Digital Content Officer will be part of Mercy Corps’ Resource Development (RD) team, advancing the organisation’s strategic goals and supporting our worldwide team by raising flexible funds, profile, and influence. The RD team encompasses several dozen dynamic professionals who possess a wide range of skills. We are gift officers, direct response fundraisers, web developers, marketers, and media relations strategists. We are database managers, digital specialists, strategic designers, storytellers, and teachers. Most of all, we are passionate about Mercy Corps’ mission and creating compelling, authentic experiences for current and future supporters.
The role
The Senior Digital Content Officer will support Mercy Corps Europe’s strategy and growth objectives by promoting compelling content across our digital channels, including our website, emails, and social media. In close collaboration with our Europe and Global teams, this role will identify storytelling and campaign opportunities that strengthen our relationship with current and future European supporters.
You will be stepping into a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. We need someone who is excited by change and new challenges, has deep experience in digital marketing, and is highly effective at working across teams to make an impact.
Essential Job Responsibilities
●Develop and deliver social content plans designed to deliver reach, awareness and engagement.
●Collaborate with Mercy Corps Europe colleagues to understand and stay informed of key digital audiences and their needs
●Develop compelling content to engage, cultivate and nurture Mercy Corps’ online communities.
● Produce or edit social media content, including writing, copy editing, and designing graphics/videos using Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Premier pro.
● As needed, collaborate with and lead creative teams in developing additional social content including evergreen concepts, templates, etc.
●Share digital content ideas through participation in editorial processes supporting our digital channels
●Improve coordination and editorial alignment between Europe and Global digital marketing through process improvement
●Lead integrated marketing campaign production and execution for European audiences, sharing potential concepts as well as leveraging concepts and creative generated by the Global team
●Assist with creating and maintaining landing pages, evergreen pages, and blog articles on our website
●Translate digital content, as needed, from American English to British English, to support UK audiences
●Analyse social and digital channels using insight tools to refine plans in real time, set KPIs and make recommendations for the adaptation of plans or future strategies.
●Identify new potential platforms and digital marketing channels to reach current and prospective European supporters
●Ensure UX consistency and brand guidelines are followed across all digital channels
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Head of Media & Communications (Europe); Managing Director, Digital Marketing (US)
Works Directly With: Mercy Corps Europe Fundraising, Policy and Advocacy, Programmes teams. Mercy Corps Global Managing Director Digital Marketing and Brand Marketing Director
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who:
●has a relevant degree, qualification, or expertise
●minimum 4 years of social media and digital marketing experience, including integrated campaign development and execution, content strategy, website content management, and email marketing
●has a deep understanding of the social media universe including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn, and demonstrated knowledge of emerging platforms
●is an excellent communicator and writer
●has experience making improvements to processes
●has ability to own the planning, development, and implementation of projects
●has computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, social listening platforms, and Google Analytics.
●has the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining the respect of team members
●is adept at working across teams and geographies
●has a strong understanding for cultural, political, and religious environments among staff and in the countries we work with
●be driven by a passion for international development, social justice, and ending global poverty
●work well under deadline pressure
●some evening and weekend work may be required
Success Factors
●Excellent organisational and time management skills
●Systematic, with a strong eye for detail
●Advocates for the needs of our digital audiences and user-first UX
●Can work quickly, accurately, and to deadlines
●Able to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships
●Strong team worker and communicator
●Able to cope with changing priorities, often at short notice, and work well under pressure
●Proactive and solutions-based attitude
●High levels of motivation, professionalism, and resilience
●An exposure to and interest in international development issues is important, along with an empathy for MC's mission
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in the UK. Travel will be minimal. Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in an international posting or on a visit/TDY to an international posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
As a safeguarding measure, Mercy Corps screens all potential US-Based employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.
Our screening process is designed to be transparent and completed in partnership with new Team Members. You will have the opportunity to disclose any prior convictions at the conclusion of the recruitment process before the check is initiated. We ask that you do not disclose any prior convictions in your application materials or during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are excited to be partnered with the British Red Cross to help find their next Marketing Manager.
The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and delivering strategic marketing and communications plans in a way which positively promotes the British Red Cross and their corporate partnerships to external and internal audiences. This role will be key in supporting new partners and the ongoing stewardship following the surge in support during the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal. This is an Initial 6-month contract with a potential for a permanent contract.
Key responsibilities
Strategic planning & reporting
- Work with the Corporate Partnerships team to develop and oversee delivery of strategic marketing plans, ensuring that plans fulfil partnership requirements in an efficient way, aligning with organisation strategy and making best use of resource
- Report on impact of Partnership marketing and communications activity focusing on outcomes that deliver on partnership requirements and are aligned to British Red Cross strategy and communications plans
- Champion new ways of working, to secure, plan and manage partnership communications.
- Support the Corporate Partnerships teams to develop and implement its strategy, where related to communications, including leading on the improvement of cross-directorate ways of working and team profile, both internally and externally.
Partnership development and delivery
- Develop innovative communications strategies for our top tier corporate partners. Raise awareness of partners’ support for the British Red Cross in the media and on social media, working collaboratively with the corporate partnerships team and the partners themselves.
- Manage the delivery of Partnerships marketing and communications activities across key partnerships and programmes.
- Support the Communications & Advocacy teams and Corporate partnerships teams to identify and leverage proactive and reactive opportunities. Working with relevant teams to develop PR plans which deliver on comms objectives and required reactive statements where required.
- Work with the PR team to organise media trips for corporate partners to visit Red Cross projects overseas and around the UK.
- Help identify and oversee activities to raise awareness of our work among key corporate sectors likely to support BRC’s work.
Person specification:
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage multiple and complex projects and prioritise tasks.
- A demonstrable understanding of the role of brand in positioning an organisation.
- Demonstrable and excellent negotiation, influencing, networking, presentation and diplomacy skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated experience of planning and implementing multi-channel communications strategies and clear and integrated communication plans
- Experience of successfully developing marketing plans.
- Experience of internal stakeholder engagement.
- Experience of engaging with external partners / funders
- PR experience
What's on offer:
This a full-time role offering a salary of c.£37,000-£40,000. The role is flexible being either a remote or hybrid role with 2 days in their central London office. Initial 6-month contract with a potential for a permanent contract.
Please apply today so as not to miss out!
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Marketing Manager
Permanent Contract
Job Ref: V401
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £30,615 - £33,981 per year (London weighting dependent)
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased (occasional travel to London & Edinburgh)
Closing date: 30th May 2022
Interview date and Location: Week commencing 6th June 2022
About the Enterprise Directorate:
Our Enterprise Directorate is the entrepreneurial arm of Volunteering Matters with a main purpose of providing commercially viable products and services to a range of UK leading businesses. We currently have two established and distinct products and services; our Employee Volunteering Service and our separate Social Enterprise, Get The Gen. Our ambition is to grow both brands in terms of reach, clients and income and to add to our current portfolio of products and services as we grow.
Employee Volunteering (EV): We use our vast network of charity partners across the UK to connect our clients volunteers to suitable community partner organisations and facilitate the process throughout, concluding with volunteer feedback and impact measurement. We take care of the research, identification of bespoke opportunities, all health & safety, risk management and logistics, giving our clients the time to focus on maximising engagement, promoting the programme and inspiring their potential volunteers to get involved. We have achieved this with many longstanding clients across the UK such as Aviva, National Grid, Barclays, Deloitte, KPMG, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America and QBE.
Get The Gen (GTG): GTG is a Social Enterprise created to help businesses with issues around recruitment, retention and development of a multi-generational workforce starting from young people up. GTG use evidence-based insights to deliver immersive, interactive, and fast paced workshops online and in person that create lasting individual and group change. We are trusted by over 60 leading UK and Global businesses including; The Natwest Group, The Law Society of Scotland, KPMG, Brodies, Burness Paull, Skills Development Scotland and Aegon amongst others.
Role Purpose:
The Marketing Manager will be part of the wider Enterprise Directorate team and report to the Director of Enterprise. They will play a critical role in supporting our planned growth for both EV & GTG and future products and services as we add to our portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team.
Although part of a charity, we are very much looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit that thinks commercially about how we can grow our brands. We are looking for an all-rounder; someone who can drive our overall marketing strategy, organise and promote relevant events (online and in person) and who will increase digital engagement across our website and social media channels.
Key Duties:
- Create and implement a marketing plan to support the growth of the Enterprise Directorate
- Plan and deliver events (both online and in person) to help promote our brands and to act as lead generation
- Review and update our suite of marketing and promotional materials including, brochures, proposal documents and impact reports.
- Work closely with our business development team to help influence existing and new clients to grow income generation.
- Create a content plan for our social media channels and targeted business to business strategy to help raise awareness of our brands and ultimately generate leads.
- Manage digital channels to support our overall aims including; GTG website, EV microsite, blogs/content, eNews, LinkedIn and social media channels.
- Support in the creation of new products, services and brands as we grow the Enterprise Directorate
- Support the team to build and maintain a network of business/corporate relationships
- Develop effective networks in relevant markets and business communities
- Report back on performance against agreed KPI’s
- Liaise with the management team in the Enterprise Directorate to ensure our offer both works for our clients’ needs and for us as a business
- To be a proactive member of the Enterprise Directorate team and help drive our continuous improvement strategy
- Comfortable with the use of InDesign/Canva or other appropriate design software
- Creative eye and able to contribute to design ideas aligned to brand image
- Can take elements of the marketing plan and transform into content (copy, design & image) which helps convey our message and brand with maximum impact
Experience/Skills and attributes:
- Producing and implementing a marketing plan that aligns with a business growth strategy
- Coordinating and delivering events that both act as awareness raising and lead generation
- Managing digital and social media content and growing engagement from key stakeholders across all platforms. (i.e Website, LinkedIn, Twitter etc)
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to achieve objectives through the use of effective influencing techniques
- Ability to be proactive in your approach and manage sometimes conflicting priorities in a fast pace, results driven environment
- Managing digital platforms and using tools such as WordPress, MailChimp, Google AdWords and others.
- Experience of reporting on projects against agreed KPI’s
This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.
Location:
The post is home based, and the post-holder can be based anywhere within the UK. The role requires reliable internet access. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.
Occasional Travel to our London & Edinburgh offices will be required.
Qualifications
Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications.
Our Values & Way of Working:
In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact our HR Team for more information.
We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
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As we emerge from COVID related restrictions, NVW is ready to promote a range of international volunteer programmes to a global youth audience. We believe that participation in such programmes is not only benefical to a young persons' personal and professional development but also promotes global understanding and is focused on helping the host organisation. We are looking for an experienced marketing professional excited about our programmes. The role is part time, 100% flexible, home/remote working and can easily fit around other personal/work commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home Worker - England and Wales
Salary: £23,384 - £24,328 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 if applicable
Working Hours: 35 per week
Closing Date: 15 June 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom/Teams)
Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Alzheimer\'s Society
We are Alzheimer’s Society, the UK’s leading dementia charity. We are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. We provide help and hope.
Dementia can devastate lives, but we won’t stop until we improve everyone’s experience. By 2025, 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends are affected.
We provide help - we support people affected by all types of dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times. Whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to us for practical advice, emotional support, and guidance to the best next step.
We provide hope - we are, and we empower people affected by dementia to be, a leading force for change - using cutting edge research and influencing?to push for breakthroughs that’ll change the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future.?
Together, we will make sure people living with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.
About the role
Alzheimer’s Society’s central Marketing team is responsible for brand marketing campaigns, and impactfully promoting our priority products or services we offer to external audiences – stimulating, facilitating and fulfilling demand for what we do.
The Marketing Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the busy Marketing team to deliver campaigns that grow our brand, raise awareness of our support services and promote our influential partnerships. As well as offering marketing expertise to central office teams and our network of local services.
The role will support the production of print and digital marketing communications and the running of marketing campaigns, oversee and ensure the smooth running of processes within the Marketing team, and support the promotion, guardianship and application of Alzheimer’s Society’s brand.
About you
We are looking for a passionate and proactive Marketing Assistant to join the team during a very exciting time for Alzheimer’s Society. Someone who is looking to put their passion for Marketing into practise and grow their skills through supporting the delivery of influential mass marketing campaigns that aim to improve the lives of everyone affected by dementia.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of producing marketing communications *
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
- Excellent copywriting and proof-reading skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Demonstrable creative thought *
- A good understanding of the role of marketing within a charity
- Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Solutions focussed
All of the requirements above are essential, unless marked with a * when they are desirable.
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You may have experience of the following: Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Administrator, Marketing Officer, Performing Arts, Arts and Culture, Events, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.
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24 hours (3 days) per week – home working, but with the expectation of supporting our businesses across the South East of England – £40k to £50k per annum pro rata depending on experience.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a marketing, communications and fundraising strategy across all areas of Diagrama’s work, overseeing all supporting work to deliver this, in order to support the aims and objectives of the Foundation.
Key responsibilities of the role
· Develop and implement marketing strategies and plans for all revenue streams, engaging with senior leadership across Diagrama to ensure Diagrama’s strategic and operational goals are delivered.
· Lead the Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Team and external freelance support to effectively deliver the marketing, communications and fundraising strategy within allocated budget.
· Manage all external communications for the Foundation and its services, ensuring the creation and production of marketing materials, literature, PR, websites and all social media channels, to support Diagrama’s goals
· Manage all internal Foundation communications, liaising with senior leadership, to ensure effective and timely communication with key stakeholders on all relevant matters that promote Diagrama’s goals
· Seek out, explore and develop opportunities and key relationships to raise awareness and further the Foundation’s work in both off and online channels.
· Act as first port of call for media enquiries, drafting responses in conjunction with senior leadership and PR counsel in order to uphold the brand and reputation of the Foundation.
· Research and develop marketing strategies for new Diagrama projects and developments to achieve business goals.
· Support the Foundation’s fundraising activities through web and social media content, marketing and events as required to generate income and support Diagrama’s goals.
· Evaluate effectiveness of the marketing, communications and fundraising strategy and plans, monitoring and report on progress and impact, in order to continuously improve our approach to marketing and communications.
· Represent the Foundation with integrity; reflect and comply with the Foundation’s mission, fundraising objectives, ethos, philosophy and values.
· Support the overall Diagrama Health Safety and Environment policies to ensure that a safe environment is maintained.
Skills & knowledge
Essential
· Excellent knowledge of strategic marketing and communications.
· Ability to demonstrate competency in developing and implementing marketing strategies.
· Relevant previous experience of traditional/digital marketing and communications.
· Strong inter-personal and organisational skills.
· Problem solving and decision making skills.
· Good knowledge of MS Office, social media scheduling and content creation tools.
Desirable
· Degree, CIM or similar qualification in relevant discipline
· Experience of fostering, adoption and care services
· Experience of internal communications
Your benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 6.8 weeks annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro rata), healthcare, auto enrolment pension scheme and graduated sick pay scheme.
Please visit our website for further information on Diagrama and the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. Successful applicants will be required to undertake relevant DBS checks, the cost of which will be funded by the company.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OMS is looking for an interim Digital Engagement Manager for an immediate start, while we recruit someone into the permanent role.
If you are keen to make a difference to our community by creating engaging and compelling content, which aligns to our strategy and goals.
About us
Overcoming MS (OMS) is the world's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity.
We share the evidence behind the OMS program focussing on the everyday practical things that people can do to improve their health and quality of life. This includes following a plant-based diet, supplementing with vitamin D, exercising and using stress management techniques.
We aim to inform, support and empower everyone affected by MS to lead a full and healthy life. We provide information, including webinars and the OMS podcast. Our OMS Circles are a supportive worldwide volunteer group network. We campaign and fund open access to research into how lifestyle influences MS.
About the role
In your role, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the OMS team, members of our OMS community and other stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and creative approach to our digital content. If you have experience of successfully managing digital projects, we look forward to hearing from you.
Key Accountabilities
As Digital Engagement Manager, you will support the implementation of digital for the charity. You will be responsible for a variety of initiatives, campaigns and appeals across our digital channels and work alongside the Digital Content Manager. You will be able to advise and identify innovative digital solutions that meet both OMS and the Community’s needs. The areas you will work in will include:
1. Digital Projects
2. Digital Engagement
3. Digital Content support
Experience
● Proven experience in creating engaging online communications via email and on the web
● Previous experience of using a website content management system (CMS) and an email tool (MailChimp or similar).
● Experience of creating reports and using analytical software such as Google Analytics (desired)
● Proven experience of leading and managing digital projects
Skills and Knowledge
● Strong organisational skills – ability to run a range of simultaneous digital projects.
● Used to working at pace and prioritising a number of different tasks.
● Strong understanding of digital metrics.
● Excellent written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
● Ability to champion and use the lived experience of people on the OMS Program
● Computer literate and confident learning new programs and software.
● Excellent technical skills in using/navigating/supporting websites and social media channels.
● Strong eye for design.
Personality Traits
● A thorough approach to work and an eye for detail.
● Positive and upbeat energy.
● Highly creative.
● Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
● Highly self-motivated and determined.
● Able to work independently and as part of a team.
● Creative problem-solver.
● Empathetic and understanding nature.
This interim role is primarily home-based with occasional travel to Thame and London. We are also recruiting for a permanent role.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please attach a covering letter, including answering the following questions:
1/ Why you are suitable for this role (please include the digital channels you have previously managed, which CMS you have previously used)
2/ Your place of residence
3/ Your willingness to work in a mostly remote role with occasional travel
4/ Your
5/ Your earliest possible start date
6/ Whether you would also like to be considered for the permanent role with the same scope.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Lumos:
Lumos is an international children’s charity founded by J.K. Rowling to end the systematic and harmful practice of the institutionalisation of children. Our vision is a world in which all children have the opportunity to grow up and thrive in a safe and caring family or, where there is no alternative, in specialist placements that meet all their needs, respect their rights and ensure they can fulfil their potential.
For over 10 years Lumos has worked directly in a number of countries to safely transform systems of care and protection, helping to ensure children can grow up in loving families rather than harmful orphanages, and demonstrating that change is possible.
Despite the milestones achieved, millions of children continue to live in institutions globally and until more countries adopt quality system-wide reform at national levels, this grave problem will persist.
Right now, our team is working in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to provide support to children trapped in orphanages, to provide emergency food, hygiene and medical kits, to help keep some of the most vulnerable children safe.
About the role:
An opportunity now exists to join us as Head of Communications and Marketing, a newly created position where you will have the opportunity to develop a new communications strategy and think ambitiously for the future You will also play a pivotal role in leading our global communications, media, digital and marketing strategy.
Reporting to the Director of Global Fundraising and Engagement, you will maximise our advocacy, campaigning and fundraising activities by integrating marketing, media and communications efforts to amplify all aspects of our work – planning ahead but also reacting rapidly to a changing external environment and opportunities that may arise.
You will lead a small multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly effective communication campaigns and strategies including those with significant social media and digital components. You will be responsible for extensive stakeholder relationship management, including managing our ambassador programme to increase the organisations profile.
You will have strong experience across the full communications mix and a proven ability to develop impactful global communications campaigns and strategies.
In addition, you will have:
- Strong understanding and experience of successful media relations, and experience of managing complex global communications scenarios
- Evidence of successfully improving both internal and external communications channels
- Demonstrable relationship management experience, including the ability to secure the co-operation and involvement of key internal and external stakeholders, including corporate partners and celebrity ambassadors
- Significant, senior level experience of successful brand development and implementation leadership
- Empathetic and inclusive approach to people management
For a full job description and how to apply, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Set are excited to be working with Barnardo’s to find their new Social Media Officer.
Barnardo's offers a flexible work environment with both fully remote and Hybrid working options in London avaialable.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Social Media Officer who will be part of Barnardo's Digital Content & Engagement team. The purpose of this role is to support the creation, commissioning, publishing, and distribution of marketing content across Barnardo’s organic social media channels.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Plan, create and deliver effective Social Media content plans, considering the channel-specific requirements, our business objectives, and audiences.
- Write, edit and track all organic social media content, working with colleagues to ensure full comms integration and consistent tone of voice.
- Engage with our audiences on social media channels ensuring best-practice community management
- Engage micro-influencers on social media and deliver regular influencer campaigns.
- Track and report on the effectiveness of social media content and digital engagement campaigns, as well as optimising for ongoing improvement.
If you’d like to find out more or be considered for this position, please apply with your CV as soon as possible. Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
Along with Barnardo’s we are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Please note any third party CVs submitted to Barnardo’s will be redirected to The Talent Set for review.
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Marketing and Communications Manager
These are exciting times for the charity, and we now have an outstanding opportunity for a creative and inspirational professional to join the team as PR and Marketing Communications Campaign Manager.
Position: PR and Marketing Communications Campaign Manager
Location: Working principally from home, flexibility will be required for occasional onsite working in Devon
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £45,056 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, Healthshield plan, confidential counselling service, subsidised restaurant, free parking, enhanced maternity/paternity benefits, Life Assurance Scheme, 31 day’s holiday per year, inclusive of the 8 statutory public holidays. This increases by one day each year until a maximum of 34 days is reached.
Closing Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
The Role
As PR and Marketing Communications Campaign Manager, you will work with colleagues across the charity to identify opportunities to create, project plan and deliver innovative integrated communications campaigns that support the achievement of our strategic organisational priorities and engage supporters.
Within this multifunctional and rewarding role, your main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Developing compelling propositions and messaging frameworks and managing projects for specific campaign audiences
- Planning and delivering international, national and regional media coverage
- Managing the PR Team
- Working with key subject matter experts to write campaign communications material
- With the Head of Strategic Communications, helping implement crisis management plans to ensure any potential negative media coverage is effectively and proactively managed
- Acting as communications lead project manager to deliver large-scale filming and corporate media events, working with internal colleagues and external teams/suppliers to deliver key objectives and messages
- Managing and influencing relationships with key external influencers such as journalists, producers and celebrity VIP ambassadors
About You
With a passion for effecting change through innovative communications and demonstrable experience of campaign management, you will have a proven track record of planning and delivering successful multi-channel communications to time and within budget
You will have:
- A degree level education (and/or relevant experience of working in a similar role in marketing communications, media relations or campaigning)
- A working knowledge of digital media channels and online news broadcasting
- Experience of relationship building, organisational, writing and editorial skills
- Experience of working with the media at international level and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail whilst managing a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines
In return…
You can be part of an evolving program of change taking place within a leading charity working in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With amazing benefits and opportunities to develop you career, you can really make a difference in a fulfilling and rewarding role.
About the Organisation
The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide. They are working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”
Our client is a Disability Confident Employer. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
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