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Marketing & Recruitment Officer
Role Summary:
The Teacher Development Trust are seeking an energetic, curious and highly organised Marketing & Recruitment Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for education and the important work of teachers and schools. They will play a pivotal role in increasing our reach and impact by promoting our offers to schools, trusts and other education sector organisations, generating leads and supporting school engagement by executing effective marketing strategies.
Location: TDT’s offices are based in Finsbury Park. This role is mainly home-working, however applicants will need to be a commutable distance to the London office to take part in team days or other face to face meetings as required.
Hours per week: 37.5
Contract basis: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience
Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution; opportunities for flexible working; wide-ranging opportunities for personal and professional development
Reports to: School Engagement Manager
The Teacher Development Trust (TDT) is the smart, heart, humble education charity for professional development in schools. Our programmes support extraordinary leaders to empower staff and build expert schools, improving outcomes for all children regardless of background, challenge or need.
As we consolidate and expand the reach of our work, we are now seeking an energetic, curious and highly organised Marketing and Recruitment Officer to join our team. A commitment to working in education is a must.
This is an exciting opportunity in a fast-growing and influential education charity. We're looking for a proactive, confident communicator with an understanding of the education landscape to join our team in supporting our existing services and programmes. We have an excellent track record of developing staff within the charity, as well as staff who have taken their careers into schools, other charities and the public sector.
Key responsibilities:
1. To support with the development and implementation of our marketing strategy
2. To generate leads and support the team to convert to opportunities
Particular to the Marketing and Recruitment Officer, guided by by the School Engagement Manager:
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To contribute to the creation of strategic marketing plans to promote Teacher Development Trust's services. Helping to shape activity to provide a better understanding of the efficacy and reach of our products and services and ensuring that information and data are shared effectively across the organisation.
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To utilise various marketing channels including digital platforms, social media, website and traditional marketing methods including email and newsletters, to reach target audiences. You will collaborate with the team to create and distribute compelling content, promotional materials and campaigns.
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To stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities and emerging opportunities and share this information as appropriate across the organisation to put TDT in the best position to respond in the advancement of our charitable aims and objectives.
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To support the planning and organisation of events such as workshops, webinars and conferences to showcase Teacher Development Trust's offerings and coordinate TDT presence at external events. This will include representing the organisation at events to network and promote our services.
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To work closely with the internal teams, including the content development and participant experience teams, to ensure seamless service delivery, satisfaction, retention and brand loyalty. You will also collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to explore potential synergies and business opportunities.
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To support the wider interaction between the organisation and the sector, in particular supporting carefully planned and considered marketing and communications activity as well as responding to emerging news stories and other agendas. Where appropriate this may include working with journalists and other key sector influencers.
Experience, qualities and skills:
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Proven experience in marketing roles either within the education sector or elsewhere.
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Knowledge of the current educational landscape, including an understanding of professional development or a genuine interest in developing that knowledge.
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An active interest in continuously developing both generalist and technical marketing expertise.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present information clearly, striking the correct tone with a range of internal and external audiences.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Excellent problem solving skills and the initiative to continuously improve.
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Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
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Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms (Salesforce, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Asana, Divi, Wordpress) would be an advantage but not essential - the appetite to learn is essential.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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A strong commitment to education, the non-profit sector and improving educational outcomes for children and young people.
Other Information:
We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at TDT and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.
Interested candidates should apply via CharityJob by 5pm, Thursday 2nd May 2024
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Cover Letter (400 word max) – please demonstrate why you want to work for the Teacher Development Trust, your interest in education and the Experience, qualities and skills that are relevant to this role.
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CV
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The names of 2 referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer (references will not be taken up until after interview)
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. First round interviews are scheduled to take place in the week commencing 20th May, with successful candidates being invited to undertake an inbox task and second round interview week commencing 27th May, both interviews will be held virtually. Due to the anticipated volume of applications we are unfortunately unable to provide detailed feedback.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Communications Officer
Salary: £28,664 (£27,914 per annum, plus £750 Home Working Allowance per annum)
Hours / Contract: Full time (35 Hours per week) permanent contract
Location: Homebased anywhere in UK with travel to West Midlands required at least once a month
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service.
TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing Marketing & Communications team as they optimise existing systems and methods alongside innovating new strategies to maximise their impact both internally and externally. If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.
Overall Duties of the Communications Officer will include
- Experience of working in a communications role and handling complex communications campaigns.
- Wide breadth experience of multi-channel communications.
- Experience of producing a range of marketing materials.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to come up with creative and engaging ideas to improve communications.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Perkbox – retail discount scheme.
- Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions).
The Communications Officer may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings in the west midlands at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events.
A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 28th April 2024
- Interview Date: Wednesday 8th May 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply as your earliest convenience
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor the fees associated with them.
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I’m working with a fantastic international animal protection organisation, working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Joining their UK team, your role as Communications and Digital Marketing Officer will lead on the delivery of a cohesive digital marketing strategy, while ensuring that all content aligns with organisational brand and values. This is a remote based role in the UK, with monthly travel to London.
As Communications and Digital Marketing Officer you will grow the organisation’s online audience. You will engage new and existing donor, prospect and fan bases, using effective and innovative digital marketing strategies. Your role will see you create, manage, and optimise paid campaigns: run ads on Meta, YouTube and other relevant platforms to secure high-quality supporters at the most cost-effective rate possible. Manage their Google Ads grant, maximising the return on investment.
You will join a small UK team, who really value each other, they are a passionate team who are dedicated to improving lives of animals.
Due to the values of this organisation this vacancy is open to practicing Vegans only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
I’d love to hear from individuals from a range of sectors with amazing digital marketing skills, especially those coming from charity, agency or commercial sectors.
- Location- Remote. The team work remotely across the UK.
- Travel- The team meet once a month in London, it’s essential you attend those meetings and fund your own travel (lunch is provided)
- Salary £25,000 - £26,500, plus great benefits, and strong values (ask me for more details).
- Full-time, permanent. Flexible core working hours.
Application- In the first instance, please send your CV to Hannah.
Closing date: ROLLING, please get in touch today to avoid disappointment.
The charity is an equal opportunities employer; “we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. We are especially keen to encourage applications from: individuals who are Black and / or of the global majority; people with disabilities; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the application process”.
We're delighted to be supporting an incredible organisation that's dedicated to funding research, raising awareness of brain tumours, reducing diagnosis times and providing support and information for people with brain tumours, their families and friends. Leading on the recruitment of their Paid Media Officer position, we're excited to speak to media professionals from within and outside of the charity sector who can contribute to achieving the objectives of The Charity.
Paid Media Officer
Salary: £32,000
Location: Hybrid working, split between home and the office in Fleet, Hampshire a minimum of two days per week
Contract: Permanent, full time position
Do you want to join an award-winning team that's dedicated to helping those living with brain tumours live longer, better lives? Do you love finding and testing new ways to reach and engage with people across digital channels? The we've got the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your many talents and have your great ideas heard!
We're looking for a data savvy, experienced Paid Media Officer to join their growing marketing and PR Team. Reporting into the Digital Marketing and Social Media Manager and supported by other experts across The Charity, you'll use your skills to drive the acquisition of new supporters across social and web channels, achieving targeted conversion as part of a variety of marketing and fundraising campaigns. Key accountabilities within the role will include:
* Working with the Digital teams to implement tailored comms journeys as we continue to grow and segment our database of supporters
* Acting as the lead for all fundraising paid social media and web campaigns, working closely with the wider marketing and CX teams to ensure a cohesive and optimal approach to content creation, targeting, and overall campaign management
* Supporting with planning and executing on ongoing brand social media and web campaigns across existing and emerging channels, driving continuous reach and engagement
* Developing briefs and guidance to ensure the wider team can supply suitable content for paid media campaigns
You will also:
* Contribute to achieving the objectives of The Charity
* Live and breathe our values by being bold, collaborative and innovative, with a community-first approach to everything you do
* Undertake any additional and ad hoc tasks as required
* Participate in team meetings and other meetings as required
* Monitor and evaluate activities and provide written reports
* Represent The Charity at external events in a professional manner
* Work within an equal opportunities framework
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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The NI is looking for its next Events Officer to oversee the setting up and online booking of a range of events – mainly conferences and dinners – as well as overseeing the subscriptions to its Journal. The role is a busy one and the person recruited with require good experience with events booking CRMs as well as working with volunteers and other team members in a small team.
Responsibilities
Main duties include:
Manage all event bookings administration, including:
o Set up of online booking for events through CRM
o Set up and maintain webpages for each event through CMS adding sponsor logos and additional information as required.
o Ensuring invoices for events are issued and paid, updating any on CRM that were issued manually including sponsorship events
o Ensuring relevant communications such as joining instructions are circulated to attendees
o Issue sponsorship contracts, invoices and monitor payments of same
o Providing support for delivery of events including producing delegate lists, dietary requirements etc
o Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure all events run smoothly.
Manage the admin and event email inboxes, answering all queries in a timely and professional fashion; forwarding queries to colleagues as appropriate where outside your area of expertise.
Assist in maintaining the CRM to ensure data quality eg by removing duplicates, amending incorrect details, updating information and resolving login issues.
Work closely with the Branch Representatives and the Marketing and Communications Manager to set up all events including paid-for and free-to-attend, plus any external suppliers where necessary.
Manage all journal subscriptions including renewals and responding to subscription enquiries.
Actively recruit new subscribers for Nuclear Future.
Manage credit control for events and journal subscriptions and actively work to manage debtors ensuring all invoices are paid.
Undertake any ad-hoc tasks as directed by the CEO to ensure a smooth-running organisation.
Skills and Experience
Essential
Strong IT, written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of database and/or events administration
Strong time management and organisation skills; ability to manage projects to deadlines and to manage a number of tasks simultaneously and autonomously
A confident attitude, willingness to learn and enthusiasm to take on new tasks as needed
Attention to detail
Experience of working with volunteers is desirable.
Salary: £28-31,000
Benefits: 25 days’ leave + one day’s birthday leave, optional compressed working scheme (9-day fortnight), pension, private medical cover and death in service benefit.
Reporting to: CEO
Location: the NI has no office so the successful candidate will work from home. They will be expected to travel to London once a month for team meetings and there may be other very occasional travel around UK as required.
Type of role: This is designed as a permanent full-time role but previously has been performed as a part-time role which could work again.
How to apply: CV and covering email/letter by 24 April 2024. The NI strives to be an equal opportunities employer so please also complete our EDI monitoring form and return this separately.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Individual Giving Officer, an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic Children’s Charity at a very exciting time of investment and growth across Individual Giving and Mass Fundraising.
- Remote working. Able to attend the Reading Office 1-2 times a Month.
With long-term investment to grow the Individual Giving programme and across Mass Fundraising, it’s a very exciting time to join the charity and the Individual Giving team.
As the Senior Individual Giving Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of this programme. You will work closely with the Individual Giving & Legacies Manager, leading on a variety of campaigns across Individual Giving. Delivering and developing campaigns and appeals across cash, regular giving, payroll giving and legacies, using channels such as digital, direct mail, DRTV and direct dialogue.
Key responsibilities
- With the Individual Giving & Legacies Manager, develop the IG marketing plan, making recommendations to meet strategic goal.
- Deliver the activity plan considering learnings and recommendations, in line with the wider Income and Engagement Strategy.
- Ensure campaigns are delivered on time and to budget across a variety of channels, adhering to brand guidelines.
- Develop creatives for campaigns with internal and agency support to increase response rates and growing income.
- Ensure a test and learn approach to build solid foundations on which to grow the programme.
- Regularly monitor the performance of campaigns and activities and report weekly against agreed KPIs.
To be successful in this Senior Individual Giving Offer role, you will have gained the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Working within fundraising in a similar Direct Marketing role, delivering and developing fundraising campaigns and activations in Individual Giving.
- Managing multi-channel Direct Marketing programmes across an array of channels such as: Direct Mail, Digital, DRTV, Telephone, Face to Face.
- Analysing data, results monitoring and KPI reporting, and using insight to make inform decisions.
'Angela Mann Recruitment' is a specialist Charity & NFP Recruitment Agency, with extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector. We match individuals to roles based on the required skills and experiences requested to fulfil a position, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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Urban Saints are looking to recruit a new Communications Manager to join the team. This is a critical role, where you will be taking a lead to ensure that Urban Saints' internal and external communications are as effective as they can be. You will manage the Communications Team to ensure effective delivery of our communications strategy that promotes the identity and values of Urban Saints. Working with all other branches of Urban Saints, you will also maintain overall responsibility for ensuring that Urban Saints communicates well with the wide range of audiences we are seeking to connect with.
The ideal candidate will be one who understands and is passionate about ministry, particularly with opportunities provided through communications. They will also be experienced and confident with all primary channels and tools within the communications and marketing arena. We are also looking for someone who possesses a strategic mindset who is able to act as advisor to the CEO on Communications and Marketing matters, and to achieve impact through partnership and networking.
When joining Urban Saints, you’ll enjoy benefits including:
- 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus eight days bank holidays (pro-rata).
- Pension scheme: we contribute 6% to the Urban Saints pension scheme.
- Life assurance: you will receive life assurance cover to the value of four times your annual pensionable salary.
- Homeworking allowance.
- Eight Volunteering days (pro-rata): you will have an opportunity to volunteer for one of our events or a similar charity of choice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Communications Officer
Location: Remote (with occasional travel)
Salary: £34,200
Length of contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Interviews: 15th & 16th May
Who are Women’s Aid?
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.
Purpose of the Senior Communications Officer role:
As Senior Communications Officer, the successful candidate will be a creative, agile and impactful professional, who will play a pivotal role in shaping Women’s Aid’s communications campaigns, working closely with the Communications Manager and the Head of Media, Brand and Relationships. The successful candidate will take the lead on generating creative, engaging content and ideas for Women’s Aid communications – including major campaign moments and brand awareness. Working across all external channels, including traditional media and social media, you will curate compelling stories that build our profile and target key audiences in our mission to keep women and children safe from domestic abuse. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time, as we mark our 50th Birthday with some powerful campaigns and engagement.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Communications Officer:
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To be the key communications officer representing the communications team, developing the key messaging of external campaigns, brand-building and communications for the organisation and developing public awareness of these.
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To lead on planning, drafting and implementing a communications plan for Women’s Aid key communications campaigns such as International Women’s Day, 16 Days, as well as wider organisational projects, incorporating press and social media and providing media support as required.
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To develop relevant media and social media contacts, as well as contacts in the sector, to maximise the reach and coverage of key communications campaigns as well as wider organisational projects.
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To work with colleagues to ensure the campaigns take an intersectional approach and centres the most marginalised voices.
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To work with a diverse range of survivor case studies and media spokespeople, including Women’s Aid member organisations, and to ensure they are treated in an appropriate and safe manner.
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To help identify both proactive and reactive media opportunities.
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To write blogs, news articles and promotional copy for Women’s Aid.
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To proof and typeset publications as required.
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To be part of the communications team out-of-hours on call rota for media calls.
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To line manage the Junior Communications Officer
What we are looking for in our Senior Communications Officer:
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At least two years experience working in communications/journalism/publications or similar.
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Experience of liaising with a variety of individuals and organisations of all seniorities, internally and externally.
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Experience of maintaining systems for information storage and retrieval.
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Experience of online communications/websites/social media, including Content Management Systems.
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Experience delivering public-facing campaigns with a range of stakeholders.
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Experience in getting effective PR results.
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Ability to produce high quality written material, for copy writing, copy editing and publicity materials, posters and press releases.
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Capable of translating complex information into audience-friendly messages.
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Ability to carry out a range of research and information-gathering activities.
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IT skills, including accurate data inputting skills, ability to use Microsoft programmes, understanding of Content Management Systems and troubleshooting simple website problems, and willingness to learn new packages and IT skills as required.
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Ability to communicate sensitively with survivors of domestic violence to discuss case studies.
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Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work, work to tight deadlines and respond to urgent unplanned demands.
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An understanding of public affairs and the role that campaigning plays.
Benefits of joining us as our Senior Communications Officer include:
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Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
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Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
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Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies
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Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
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Making a genuine difference, in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.
How to apply?
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Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
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Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to the recruitment email address. (Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email).
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Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
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If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.
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We reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of responses are received.
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All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.
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Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.
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We are a Disability Confident employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies.
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Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women's Aid webste
Role purpose:
To support the development of innovative teaching and learning resources underpinned by our Skills Framework, across our portfolio of qualifications and accredited awards.
Main duties and responsibilities
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To develop engaging and accessible learning resources using a range of different formats, which supports learners to develop essential skills through leadership opportunities.
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To build and deliver online learning and training for both learners and tutors.
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To use data and research available to generate ideas and concepts for new and existing programmes.
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To support engagement with centres (customers) and learners to gather feedback and grow ideas to support programme development.
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To collaborate with suppliers such as graphic designers, when required, to develop high quality, visually appealing branded learning resources.
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To support projects with third party suppliers or subject matter experts when required, to meet customer need.
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To develop, enhance and sustain close working relationships with colleagues to support the programme development process.
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To keep up to date with relevant insights and emerging trends to enhance the learning experiences we can provide.
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To contribute to effective communication about our programmes, by working closely with the marketing and communications team and business development team to support messaging.
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To be an active part of internal project teams when requested, to support the organisations goals.
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To be an active member of the Innovation and Standards Directorate and to carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Innovation.
Skills, experience and knowledge
Required/essential:
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Proven experience in developing high quality learning resources for young people and/or educators.
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Knowledge and experience of developing skills through learning programmes.
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The ability to problem solve and innovate new ideas.
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A passion for designing effective learning experiences.
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Project management.
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Self-starter with the ability to be proactive and driven to make improvements.
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A proven and confident communicator with a high level of written English and excellent attention to detail.
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Experience of supporting multiple projects and products to time and budget.
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Able to develop strong relationships with those around them.
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Able to complete tasks independently and / or as part of a team.
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Competent with IT (including Microsoft Office).
Desired:
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Experience using design tools such as Canva.
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Experience in managing third party suppliers on projects, such as graphic design or subject matter experts.
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Understanding of writing or delivering qualifications.
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Experience of developing online learning using tools such as articulate, Moodle or similar.
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Comfortable presenting in front of people.
Personal qualities
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Highly driven and motivated approach to work.
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Self-motivated.
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Able to work across teams.
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Self-starter.
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Passionate about creating high quality learning opportunities.
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Naturally curious and proactive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a highly motivated communications professional who is passionate about supporting the growth of FoodCycle and working to help people understand the many benefits of community dining.
We’ve grown a lot over the last 15 years and our weekly community meals now run in more than 85 towns and cities across England and Wales. This role is vitally important in supporting our growth - we have plans to reach 100 Community Meal Projects by the end of this year as well as launching new initiatives that will help us support more families and children.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Marketing and the wider marketing team to develop campaigns and plans that will get as many people as possible talking about FoodCycle’s work, enhance our visibility and become the leaders in delivering and promoting community dining.
You will have experience working within media or PR, with a track record of securing high quality media coverage. You will have knowledge of the media landscape, and the ability to craft a press release, pitch a story, work with case studies, and write blog posts.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 working days (this includes 3.5 days for the Christmas close down) plus additional holiday for length of service, up to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply: Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application: 11.59pm on 23rd April 2024
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview (likely to be sent between 26th-30th April)
Interviews: planned for 10th May 2024
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Flexible – remote or London hybrid
We're the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have around 90 staff based in England, Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
We’re looking for an experienced Creative and Content Manager to head up the team that leads on brand, creative and case study storytelling for the charity. This role is essential in ensuring the success of projects from high-profile public campaigns, to targeted health information for patients and healthcare professionals. It sets standards for creative work and plans for content needs including sourcing real-life stories.
You’ll be a creative all-rounder with a passion for high quality creative work, the importance of a strong brand, the need for great content planning and the power of storytelling in developing successful communications. You’ll also sit on the Marketing and Communications Management Team, playing a key role in driving forward the team as a whole, from the personal development of individuals, to leading and shaping major marketing and communications initiatives.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and we're committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic or enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
If you'd like an informal chat about this role please contact Nicolette Barton, Head of Marketing and Communications.
Closing date: Sunday 21 April 2024, 11:59pm
Interviews: Online interviews to be held on Thursday 2 May 2024 and Friday 3rd May 2024
Please apply by sending your CV accompanied by a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages). Your cover letter should show your suitability for the role by answering the following questions:
Why are you applying for this role?
What are the greatest strengths that you will bring to the role, where do your skills and experience most align with the job description and person specification?
What will be your main areas for training and development in order to do this role to an exceptional level over time?
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Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 21
Salary: £40,700 (FTE)
Closing Date: 21 April 2024
Interview dates start from: 29 April 2024
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Their anxieties are deep. Their education, mental health and social lives suffer. Their futures feel very uncertain. They need tailored psychosocial support and they need to know that their voices and unique needs are being heard and understood. We’re there to make sure that happens.
We know what a better future could look like for children and young people with cancer. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We know we need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we know we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we know that children, young people and parents with lived experience of childhood cancer are the best people to guide and shape the work that we do. A commitment to Voice is a commitment to listening to, collaborating with and championing the people we support to create meaningful change and a better future for all children and young people living with or after cancer.
As Voice Manager, you will work with the Head of Voice to deliver our Voice strategy and deliver a high-quality Voice team in order to enable young cancer patients and their families to have a stronger voice, inside and outside the organisation - not just to contribute, but also to challenge, giving the power to them to amplify their voice and make positive change.
Our Voice team is a key part of the Policy, Communications and Voice Directorate, which synthesises our policy, research, campaigning, voice, media & brand, digital and communication work. If you want to join us in working together to build a strong, effective system of support for young cancer patients and their families, we want to hear from you.
We would love to hear from you if you have experience of:
• Service user involvement and youth participation
• Communicating with different audiences and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborating with and influencing colleagues and beneficiaries to support involvement and co-production
• Managing a team / line management experience
• Sound written communication skills, including report writing and writing for digital channels
• Using digital platforms/CRM systems to build and engage networks and communities (desirable)
Young Lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at interview stage with you.
This role is home-based and can be based anywhere in the UK with occasional visits to Young Lives vs Cancer workplaces.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. In the event of a successful application a Disclosure report will be sought.
Interviews are planned to take place on 29th April.
Diversity declaration
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation.
We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.
What we offer
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual and family/ caring leave entitlements, enhanced pension and employee savings scheme.
If you join us, you will be part of a community that is committed make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer. Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
You may have experience of the following: Voice Engagement Coordinator, Youth Advocacy Coordinator, Participation Strategy Manager, Community Voice Advocate, Inclusion and Participation Manager, Youth Engagement and Empowerment Officer, Patient Voice Liaison Officer, Family Advocacy Coordinator, Collaborative Voice Facilitator, Empowerment and Inclusion Specialist, etc.
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Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 18 months
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £36,352 - £38,300 (Depending on location)
Closing Date: 6 May 2024
Interview dates start from: 20 May 2024
When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to. At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. Join us and your skills will make a real difference to the lives of young cancer patients.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Young Lives vs Cancer as we set up a new Brand Marketing and Communications function including a team of digital experts.
As the Digital Product Officer, you will support the ongoing development and management of the organisation’s website. Help to manage the process for reporting, testing and deploying updates to the functionality. Improve the processes around the creation of content on the website and help manage the back end of the CMS to ensure it is clear and functional.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
• Experience of developing and maintaining a website to deliver excellent user journeys that meets the needs of our audience
• The ability to manage stakeholders to capture requirements, partnering with teams and offering advice and technical expertise to shape our development needs
• An understanding of the back end of the CMS to create content, build forms, use third party plugins and identify bugs
• Experience or understanding of the processes required for developing and updating content on the website. This includes effective management of the site structure and archiving processes for old content.
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation.
We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.
What we offer
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual and family/ caring leave entitlements, enhanced pension and employee savings scheme.
If you join us, you will be part of a community that is committed make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer. Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
You may have experience of the following: Digital Content Manager, Website Development Coordinator, Digital Experience Specialist, Online Content Administrator, Web Content Coordinator, Digital Engagement Officer, Digital Content Strategist, Website Operations Coordinator, Digital Solutions Specialist, Online Experience Manager, etc.
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Who we are:
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
We transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Since 1962, autistic people have turned to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
The Autism Know How department, which this role sits within, supports organisations across sectors to improve both understanding and practice for professionals and employees in order to help to transform the lives of autistic people and families. We do this through diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences.
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
Who we are looking for:
A Permanent Customer Relations and Sales Officer to work as part of a centralised sales team, which leads all Autism Know How sales, logistic and customer support enquiries.
Managing all aspects of the customer sales journey, this role will lead and deliver an effective, timely and professional customer journey and experience, maximising income potential and repeat business to ensure performance against team sales targets and to enable the society to continue to improve its offering for autistic people.
This role will work closely with colleagues across Autism Know How, Marketing, CRM and Business Development departments, and other relevant NAS teams where required.
This role will also deliver general administration and data processing as required.
To view the job description, please click here.
Where you will be working:
Home based, with occasional travel when required.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
- When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Are you passionate about driving significant growth in individual donor bases and income? I am currently working with a leading Health charity who are seeking an experienced Supporter Acquisition Manager to lead their efforts in expanding their reach and impact across various donor segments.
Job Title: Supporter Acquisition Manager
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000
Home-based position offering flexibility and hybrid/remote working options
Charity cause: Health Charity
Contract length: 12 months
As a Supporter Acquisition Manager, you will:
- Develop and deliver annual plans and budgets for recruiting new donors through diverse channels.
- Lead an effective direct marketing donor acquisition programme, ensuring maximum income within budget constraints.
- Shape and implement mass marketing plans for cash, regular giving, and lottery programmes.
- Drive growth through direct mail, telemarketing, digital, face-to-face, and other effective techniques.
- Work with the Head of Growth and Acquisition to strategise and capitalise on growth opportunities.
- Provide motivational leadership to the Supporter Acquisition Officer, driving both objective achievement and professional development.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to base decisions on the best available insight and analysis.
- Continuously evaluate product performance and use data-driven insights for decision-making and improvement.
Why You?
- Experienced marketing/fundraising professional with success in reaching income targets.
- Direct experience in high-volume, multi-channel reach and response campaigns.
- Strong understanding of acquisition techniques and strategies, with knowledge of relevant charity/marketing legislation.
- Innovative thinker with a keen eye for detail and ability to adapt plans for achieving targets.
- Skilled relationship builder, communicator, and influencer with motivational leadership capabilities.
If you feel you have the experience necessary to make a success of this role and would like to have a further chat then apply within.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.