A wonderful opportunity for a Media expert, to work as part of the Media, Public Relations and Campaigns team of a well-loved charity, where you will work as part of a fast-paced team and take part in the newsdesk and on call rota.

The role supports the delivery of the charity's Media and PR strategy and disseminates fundraising, policy/research, caring services, campaigning and Information and Support news within national target media. This role will take a lead on delivering consumer PR coverage for the charity's storytellers across print, online and broadcast media.

The ideal candidate:

- Experienced at delivering campaign reporting, metrics and insights and responding reactively and proactively to current and emerging media agendas.

- Good media and public relations experience.

- Experienced at developing and delivering integrated, measureable communications activity - reaching target audience and delivery key messages.

You will be an excellent communicator, creative in your approach and enjoy building relationships. In return, you will join a world-class team, a wonderful charity and get the opportunity to deliver regional Media and PR strategies for an important cause.

Salary £32,950.

Please e-mail [email protected] for more information. The charity are reviewing CVs on a rolling basis, so please get in touch now!

The Fairtrade Foundation

Job title: Media Officer

Salary: £30,521 per annum

Location: London

Contract/Hours: 35 hours, Full time

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Media Officer to work within the Media & Communications Team on the development and delivery of media strategies and campaigns.  You will need to build and maintain relationships with print, broadcast and social media, to ensure impactful coverage of Fairtrade and its positive impact for producers. 

The role is a vital and highly visible one within the Foundation. You will join a small high performing team that creates, develops and promotes compelling stories about Fairtrade, as well as a key role in events such as the Fairtrade Fortnight. You will have excellent writing skills, along with experience of working in a busy press office dealing directly with journalists and managing the external media monitoring and press clippings services. You will often be first point of contact for journalist enquiries. You should also have experience of using web content management systems and specialist journalist contact databases. If you have experience of organising events for journalists with the aim of securing media coverage, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

It’s an exciting time to join the Fairtrade Foundation – we have just celebrated 25 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a basic DBS check will be needed for this role as part of an offer of employment.

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing date: 6 January 2020 10 a.m.

Interviews will take place 20 January 2020

Contract: Permanent

To apply please fill out an application online (CVs will not be accepted) visit the jobs page at

 Job Description

Job Title: Media Officer

Reports to: Senior Media Manager.

Staff Reporting: None, but supervision of volunteers may be required.

Based at: 5.7 The Loom, 14 Gower’s Walk, London, E1 8PY

Salary: £30,521 a year

Level: Grade 7

Date updated: December 2019

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an independent non-profit organisation that focuses on four key areas of work in the UK:

• We partner with businesses to certify their supply chains according to Fairtrade’s independent, producer/worker focused standards, and to enable increased investment in producer and worker led development plans. This includes licensing the use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on products.
• We grow demand for Fairtrade products by connecting producers and workers with retailers and branded businesses in the UK, and helping to strengthen supply chain relationships that are fairer and more equitable. 
• We work with commercial and donor partners to develop programmes and services that support producers and workers to achieve their development goals. 
• We campaign to raise awareness of the need for Fairtrade amongst the public and with policy makers, supporting the grassroots Fairtrade movement to call for fairer trade.

The hundreds of Fairtrade Towns, Faith Groups, Schools and Universities and committed supporters are vital in helping us realise our vision of fair trade.

In the UK, the Fairtrade Foundation employs around one hundred staff across Commercial, Public Engagement and Impact Directorates, and in Finance, IT & Data, Facilities & HR teams.

Background

Public Engagement

The Public Engagement Directorate inspires and enables public supporters of Fairtrade to take action, either individually or in their communities through a diverse range of channels and campaigns.  We aim to make public support for Fairtrade as strong and wide ranging as we can. The Media and Communications unit is key to achieving this goal and to ensure people are aware of the difference Fairtrade makes to the lives of farmers and workers around the globe.

What we are looking for?

It’s an exciting time to join Fairtrade – We’re in the fourth year of our 2016-2020 Strategy – Fairtrade Can, I Can – Changing Trade, Changing Lives which is an ambitious global response to a changing world. Our new strategy presents the opportunity for us all to work together in new ways, to drive even more impact, galvanise pubic support and action to tackle the urgent challenges farmers and workers face by continuing to drive an effective and inspiring organisation and system.

We have just celebrated 25 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.

The role is a vital and highly visible one within the Foundation. You will join a small high performing team that delivers and promotes compelling stories about Fairtrade, as well as a key role in events such as the Fairtrade Fortnight. You will have excellent writing skills, along with experience of working in a busy press office dealing directly with journalists and managing the external media monitoring and press clippings services. You will often be first point of contact for journalist enquiries and would therefore best suit a naturally confident and who is comfortable communicating at all levels and has the ability to easily build efficient and effective working relationships. You should also have experience of using web content management systems and specialist journalist contact databases. If you are a talented and ambitious Media or Press Officer, with experience mentioned you will be a great fit. If you also have experience of organising events for journalists with the aim of securing media coverage, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

The Role Profile

The post holder will work with the Media & Communications Team on the development and delivery of media and communications strategies and campaigns, and in building and maintaining relationships with print, broadcast and social media, to ensure impactful coverage of Fairtrade and its positive impact for producers. The role engages the public through effective dissemination of Fairtrade news, PR campaigns, impact stories and content, building relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets and managing overall media monitoring and office systems.

Key Tasks

1. Acts as a first point of contact for general press enquiries, as well as meeting and greeting journalists at various events internally and externally.Is responsible for handling requests from journalists for facts and figures, photographs and images, footage, product samples, logging and overseeing sample and footage stocks.
2. Sets up media interviews, providing relevant briefings, information and logistical support for spokespeople to ensure they are well prepared.
3. Works with Media & Communications Team to set up media training for Fairtrade Foundation spokespeople.Develops digital press relations, working with the digital team to create innovative content and news stories to place on Foundation website and elsewhere.
4. Drafts responses to media queries and questions on and offline, working with senior media managers to develop key messages and quotes.
5. Drafts press releases and sells in stories to relevant media lists, and disseminates relevant content into our social networks, drawing these to the attention of relevant journalists, bloggers and agreed audiences.Works up ideas for new media campaigns and innovative ways to target the press, and manage delivery of agreed elements of any campaigns, especially ensuring delivery of media coverage in regional, educational, faith-based and community press outlets.
6. Develops and manages the organisation of media events, e.g. press launches, webinars and online chats, press conferences, press or blogger outreach days, PR stunts.
7. Ensures the smooth running of the Foundation’s media office, including up-to-date lists of journalist and blogger contacts and mailing lists, media calendar of activity across all channels (both traditional and digital), running files, on-call rota systems, daily news review processes etc.Works closely with digital colleagues on the Foundation’s digital and social media systems, including Facebook, Twitter feeds, Instagram and other social media accounts, developing engaging content, stimulating and managing conversations and responses. Ensures effective content management of virtual press office on the Foundation’s website including news and partners news pages, online press packs.
8. Contribute into media, digital and marketing communications planning & editorial calendars to ensure clear management of stories and content across relevant channels.
9. Manages schedules and content for the Foundation’s news blog, working with the managers in the team to commission and edit pieces from colleagues and external guest bloggers, conduct interviews, write fresh content.  Ensures the blog responds to news stories with relevant commentary, and drives wider dissemination from our blog into Fairtrade’s stakeholder e-news, mainstream online news, social media and commentary channels.Manages the monitoring, dissemination and evaluation of media coverage
   • disseminates daily / weekly news summaries
   • ensures all press clippings are logged and filed
   • manages the relationship with external press clippings service
   • ensures audio and visual recordings of broadcast coverage
   • ensures up to date media coverage is displayed in relevant places
10. Supports the team in the preparation of overseas press visits, including logistical travel arrangements, preparation of briefings and press packs, liaison with other parties on the trip etc.
11. Recruits and manages volunteers or interns to support the delivery of media activities and events, and in the day to day running of the media office

Review Arrangements

The details contained in the Job Description reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared.  It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Consequently, the Fairtrade Foundation will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.

Person Specification

Job Title: Media Officer

Education/ Training

A solid educational background, preferably to degree level, or comparable work experience (E)

Experience

Experience of working in a busy press office and dealing directly with journalists (E)

Experience of drafting and disseminating press releases in a relevant sector (eg charity/not-for-profit, international development or FMCG)  (E)

A successful track record in developing and using digital media channels and social media in order to amplify and disseminate press coverage (E)

Experience of managing administrative systems and acting as the first point of contact for a media team or similar organisation (E)

Previous experience of using specialist journalist contact databases and previous experience of dealing with external media monitoring  and press clippings services (E)

Previous experience of, and familiarity with using Web content management systems (CMS) (E)

Experience of media and social media monitoring and analysis, including use of Google analytics, and tools to measure audience reach, value, sentiment and engagement (E)

Experience of organisation of events with the aim of securing media coverage, and events for journalists (D)

Knowledge/ Technical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (E)
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and successful team working and the ability to deal confidently with internal and external stakeholders (E)
• Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and use of content management systems (CMS) for web publishing (E)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy workload (E)
• Willingness to take part in out of hours duty rota (E).

Competencies/

behaviours

• Passionate Commitment - having passion, dedication and proactively showing support for the work of the Foundation.  Contributing to a positive internal atmosphere and external perception of the Foundation.
• Embracing Change - flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs.  It is about innovating, doing something new or differently.  It also involves welcoming creative ideas and solutions.
• Working with Integrity - using a principled approach for every decision and action. Choosing to do the right thing even when it is difficult.
• Leadership - taking a leadership role regardless of your rank within the hierarchy.  It involves acting with the Foundation’s vision in mind, being decisive and working for the good of the entire organisation and its mission.
• Teamwork - working in a way which acknowledges the interdependence of people in your team and other teams.  It is also about effective cross-team project working.
• Positive relationships - fostering and maintaining constructive and professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Delivering results - achieving a high quantity of measurable results whilst maintaining, or even raising, quality of work.

• Managing resources responsibly - managing the Foundation’s resources well.  It involves negotiating best value for the Foundation and ensuring the longevity of the organisation.
• Information and Knowledge management - working in a way that values the gathering, management and sharing of information (facts and data) and knowledge (understanding gained through experience) of benefit to the Foundation.

Organisational Commitment

• Knowledge of and commitment to Fairtrade, our values and development issues (E)
• We want everyone to be ambassadors for the organisation and encourage staff & volunteers to speak at events which on occasion might be during evenings and weekends (E)
• Commitment to our values: Action, Integrity, Respect, Challenge and Optimism (E)
• At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us (E)

* E = Essential D = Desirable

Closing date: Wednesday 11th December 2019 at 11.30pm

Are you up to speed with social media best practice and latest trends and a dab hand at using a range of tools to monitor trends and create insights? Then join Shelter as Social Media Officer and you could soon be responsible for making sure Shelter’s social media presence is high quality, relevant and user-centred and has a consistent tone throughout.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our Marketing function comprises Brand, Social and Paid Marketing teams working together across the marketing spectrum to build awareness of the Shelter brand and drive support for our work. We also work closely with our Services, Campaigns, Fundraising and Retail divisions to help them achieve their business objectives. Social media channels are central to our strategy for service delivery, advice, campaigning, fundraising and communications. Working with stakeholders at all levels, the execution of our social media strategy, content and activity needs to reflect our key priorities and fully represent the range of Shelter’s activities. That’s where you come in.

About the role

Your focus will be on supporting the Social Media Manager in the planning and delivery of social media activity. Along the way, you’ll work on a wide range of projects and business objectives that target public and influencer audiences. You’ll have shared responsibility for content on all Shelter’s branded social media sites. 

We'll also rely on your ability to communicate with anyone as you respond to the hundreds of messages we receive through social media each day, whether they're coming to us for help or asking a very technical question about housing law - you'll know how to get them what they're looking for. And, when it comes to ensuring the charity is aware of the wide-ranging services the social media team can offer, again, we’ll count on you.

About you

You’ll be used to managing social media channels and using them to effectively engage with an organisation’s key audiences. You have experience of moderating online communities and providing excellent customer service. Familiarity with moderation tools such as Conversocial would be an advantage, although this is not essential. You know how to look at data and tell a story, and if you're a content creator, even better! Enthusiasm, innovation and creativity is key - you'll be the person showing us the latest meme and coming up with ideas for how to use it on our channels.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to join our Marketing team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Are you a sharp communicator? Would you like to work in a vibrant national charity?

Prospectus is delighted to support a leading national health charity as they look recruit a Media and PR Officer to join their team for 6 months. You will be working across the social media and press departments, creating and publishing creative media and digital campaigns that will promote the organisation's brilliant work.

This varied role will see the successful candidate responding to media enquiries, creating exciting and powerful content to secure high profile proactive and reactive media. You will also be managing their growing social media channels and building their case study bank for future content.

The successful candidate will have experience within a media or public relations role, either in house or agency, with a strong interest in the news. You will be able to show success in securing national, regional and trade media coverage with experience of adapting engaging stories for different channels. Experience of working within a charity is desirable, but not essential.

This is an amazing opportunity to join an incredible charity that is on the rise and contribute to their already highly regarded public presence.

Please submit a WORD copy of your CV. Supporting statements are not required for this role.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity making a daily difference to the lives of people with cystic fibrosis, and those who care for them. We invest in cutting-edge research, drive up standards of clinical care, offer support for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis, and campaign hard on the issues that matter.

Cystic fibrosis is chronically misunderstood, kills thousands worldwide and is carried unknowingly in the genes of millions. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. Our mission is to create a world where everyone living with cystic fibrosis will be able to look forward to a long, healthy life.

Putting people with cystic fibrosis at the centre of everything we do is key to helping us beat the condition for good, and doing this is a challenge that you’ll relish.

It is an exciting time to join the charity and you will take responsibility for raising awareness of cystic fibrosis and the Trust through effective championing of social media within and by the organisation, developing campaign and channel-specific strategies for social media.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing a unified, market-leading, innovative social media strategy that delivers results for the Trust’s ambitious communication/engagement strategy. You will act as the Trust’s social media expert and advise on the appropriate use of social media for internal/external communications and well as providing line management direction and support, using coaching and mentoring, to develop and motivate direct reports. Please read the Job Description for more information

• Closing date: 18 December 2019
• First interview: 8 January 2020

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in more than 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

Our Birmingham / London office, UK is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Social Media Officer’ to join the External Relations and Advocacy Team. The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and execution of all social media activities throughout the year, managing multiple platforms to support news, advocacy, branding and PR content. The post holder will manage the Islamic Relief’s social presence on a range of platforms including; Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and You Tube. They will also lead on the social media aspect of various campaigns and support key moments by gathering and sharing compelling social content about our work across the world.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Experience managing various social media platforms effectively
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to use written, oral and visual content effectively to influence target audiences with clarity
• Experience in developing and implementing social media strategies and campaigns
• IT literate with a command of MS Office applications, Adobe packages, social media platforms and analytics software, including social media monitoring tools such as Hootsuite and FollowerWonk
• An understanding of development and humanitarian work at an international level
• A degree or qualification in media, marketing, design or other relevant degree is highly desirable
• Ability to edit video and / or photo content is highly desirable
• Social media moderation experience is highly desirable
• Past experience working in a busy newsroom, the media team of a PR agency or a leading aid organisation is advantageous
• Understanding of using tools like Google Adwords, MS Adcenter, Keyword Spy, Adwords editor & Google analytics advantageous

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place on mid-December 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• Receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Location: Vauxhall, London

Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: Midnight, 17 January 2020 (subject to change)

Interview Date: 9 & 11 December 2019

The role:

The Senior Media and PR Officer role reports into a Media and PR Manager and supports the organisation's strategic objectives by delivering meaningful campaigns and stories across the following key areas: Fundraising, Caring Services, Policy and Research. This role will lead on working with case studies to secure consumer media coverage around the charity's key campaigns.

This role sits within a wider Communications team, part of the Fundraising and Engagement directorate.

As well as supporting national PR and Media work, you will also support Community Fundraising, Business and Caring Services teams in an English region, where you will lead on PR to ensure we embed story-telling across all PR activities.

The Senior Media and PR Officer will be working in a busy, national PR team that oversees all contact with press and oversees the reputation of the charity. As such, the successful candidate will need to be able to balance multiple projects, shifting priorities and take part in the newsdesk and on-call rotas.

You:

You will…

…Have experience working in a busy press office or news room, ideally in a charity setting but not essential

…Have a clear understanding of the consumer media landscape and women's media in particular

…Be able to confidently and sensitively interview beneficiaries

…Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable liaising and influencing senior stakeholders both internally and externally

…Be calm under pressure, an efficient multitasker, have a good eye for a story and be able to assess what constitutes a reputational risk

…Be a strategic thinker and able to plan campaigns effectively, targeting different audiences based on sound research and insights

…An understanding of the health and social care space, and end of life care in particular, is advantageous but not essential. What is essential is your ability to learn fast and make our cause understandable and relatable to all

…Understand and demonstrate our core values:

• Always compassionate
• Making things happen
• Leading in our field
• People at our heart

The Charity:

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

To apply:

Marie Curie is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. Please submit a covering letter with your application.

The interview panel with see applicants ahead of the closing date and may close the position early depending on interest. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are recruiting a part time Senior Media Officer to support Tearfund's disaster and humanitarian work. You will be an experienced PR professional with an eye for a good story and the skills and tenacity to see it shared in the media. 

• You will build a network of media contacts and produce high quality media coverage for Tearfund's disaster and humanitarian work across a range of channels - broadcast, print and digital.
• You will work closely with our disaster and humanitarian team, providing expert advice on the way the media covers international development and aid stories and coming up with new and creative ideas for how to promote Tearfund key messages, campaigns and products.
• You will be skilled at building a long-term media strategy, as well as being agile to quickly respond to breaking stories.

You will be a strong team player, helping the rest of the media team as necessary to support all of Tearfund's work across advocacy, fundraising and humanitarian disasters.

Does this sound like the role for you? Then we'd love to hear from you. 

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's beliefs.

Starting Salary: £29,174 - £30,639 pro-rata for 14 hours a week

Contract: 2 years fixed term contract

Job Profile

Are you a brilliant communicator with experience of working with celebrities or online influencers? Are you passionate about international development? Then this could be the job for you.  You will support the Head of PR by identifying high-profile individuals who could help raise CAFOD’s profile. Working closely with colleagues in the education, media, digital and creative teams, you will implement a new strategy to engage celebrities and influencers in order to further our work with young people.

The PR Officer will assist CAFOD’s efforts to reach a wider audience of potential supporters by identifying, researching and approaching those already in the public eye - or emerging celebrities - who may be open to supporting our work publicly.

Through press releases, features, photo opportunities or events, the PR officer will secure mass market as well as specialist and social media coverage of CAFOD’s work. This role will focus on securing support for and promoting education campaigns aimed at 11-18 year olds.

The post holder works within the PR Unit as part of the Communications Group.

Accountability

The post holder is line managed by the Head of PR and will work closely with colleagues in the Education Section

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with the delivery of CAFOD’s Education PR strategy by:

• Identifying, researching and, with the Head of PR, approaching celebrities - already in the public eye or emerging - to support CAFOD’s work.
• Identifying online influencers who may be suitable to help raise awareness of CAFOD amongst the target audience.
• Drafting articles and quotes from celebrities in support of CAFOD advocacy and fundraising campaigns, key moments and resources.
• Supporting photo calls, video shoots, events and other activities with celebrities.
• Developing and delivering media and communications strategies aimed at reaching the key target audience as part of the wider PR strategy. This includes planning opportunities for coverage as well as responding to ad hoc opportunities and producing content for related Education resources.
• Maintaining and complying with media and celebrity database systems to ensure that all celebrity assets are stored and used correctly.
• Liaising with specialist youth and education press and generating coverage for CAFOD’s work with children and young people.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Person Specification/Essential Criteria

Understanding our context

• Audience knowledge – understanding what is on trend and relevant to 11-18 year olds.
• Understanding CAFOD – understanding what is distinctive about CAFOD as a Catholic development agency.
• Understanding international development – able to demonstrate an understanding of solidarity and human dignity in the way we communicate.

 Working together

• Managing ourselves– highly organised and thorough. A self-starter; willing to take responsibility for getting the work done.
• Communicating - an excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Working with others - ability to build collaborative relationships across CAFOD.

Job-specific competencies

• Some experience of working with celebrities and/or online influencers.
• The ability to support implementation of effective PR strategies to achieve media coverage.
• Confidence in working with high-profile individuals and acting as a public representative of CAFOD

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding Catholic identity and the nature of the Catholic community.
• Some experience of working in a press office.
• Experience of project management.

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Job title: Digital Co-ordinator

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 + benefits package

Hours: 36.5 per week
Contract: Permanent

Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshire (accessible from London Underground Metropolitan line and Chiltern mainline services).  Free office parking.
Are you looking for a fresh new challenge in digital and social media communications, where you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people living in the Middle East?

Do you have experience of co-ordinating the design and production of engaging content for web and social media platforms?

Want a job where your digital skills and creativity will be valued and nurtured.  If so, then we want to hear from you?

Embrace the Middle East is an international Christian charity with over 160 years’ experience helping people of all faiths and none to free themselves from a life of poverty and injustice. Our Christian partners in Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Israel and Palestine run hospitals, clinics, schools, and centres for people with disabilities. They provide support for refugees, work for women’s rights, provide long-term development, as well as emergency humanitarian relief.

About the job

We have a great opportunity for a Digital Co-ordinator to assist in the development and delivery of Embrace’s website content, email communications and social media presence.  Working creatively, collaboratively and sensitively with colleagues, you will help shape the digital communications schedule and ensure these support the Charity’s public engagement and fundraising goals.  You will be able to craft a headline that reads well and is optimised for SEO.  You will apply your creative visual skills to select images that resonate with new and existing supporters to illustrate the transformational impact that is possible through their support, in some of the hardest to reach communities living in desperate situations.

Working within the communications team, you will have responsibility for ensuring the website, email communications and social media accounts are kept up to date and co-ordinate the smooth delivery of the communications schedule.  You will need experience of using a CRM system to execute email communication, working with external designers where needed in line with our editorial and visual brand identity guidelines.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented group of committed and passionate people; to be part of an organisation that invests in people’s continued professional development, values everyone’s contribution, pays a fair wage, alongside rewarding benefits and flexible working arrangements.  Our commitment to personal development will ensure you continue to grow and flourish in your career.

As a Christian organisation, we don’t ask that you share our faith, but rather that you are sympathetic to the Christian ethos and values of Embrace the Middle East.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s recruitment policy.

To apply, please click on the apply link to send us your CV and covering letter.

Closing date: 16 December 2019

Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunities employer.  Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa.

About Scope

Scope is a major UK pan disability charity that is embarked on a programme of fundamental change to deliver its goal of ‘Everyday equality’ for disabled people. Continuing to develop a high-performing finance team is critical to delivering our goal.

About the role

Our media and social media team play a key role in delivering engaging content, stories and information across to our audience and the public. We’re looking for someone to plan, deliver and analyse Scope’s organic social media channels. You’ll ensure that Scope’s reputation, tone of voice and quality of content is effectively and consistently delivered.

This role encourages others across the organisation to take responsibility for the creation of high-quality content. You’ll have first-hand knowledge of social media scheduling tool and provide client service, training and support to the organisation. You’ll have experience of leveraging social media trends, press opportunities and hot button issues to engage social media audiences. The role will provide a high level of customer service for our social media audience and respond astutely to questions and issues. You will also work to create messaging – with the wider media and public relations team - and ensure those messages are used within our communications.

You’ll be developing digital marketing strategies for a range of internal clients including Individual Giving, Fundraising Events, Campaigns, Customer Services and Retail. You’ll be creating and optimising pay per click advertising campaigns on Google, Bing, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, and ensure campaigns are running within agreed budgets. You’ll provide Weekly reporting of campaign performance to clients while managing their expectations, and produce post-campaign wrap up reports. Coaching colleagues within the team and wider organisation to provide digital marketing best practice will also be a key part of your role. 

About you

We’re looking for someone who writes engaging copy for social media channels, has a clear and demonstrable vision of how to create, brief and curate social media content, grasps the implications of content and messaging on social media channels – specifically Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Familiarity with social media scheduling tools is also key, along with a determination to change the way the media and social media engages with and portrays disabled people. 

To apply

We offer an excellent benefits package including flexible working, 27 days’ holiday and generous pension. 

As a disability equality charity, Scope strives to make all opportunities to get involved as inclusive and accessible as possible. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We will consider any reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements that make this role more accessible.

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to the role.

Closing date for applications: 16thDecember 2019 

Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment.  Of the 253 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, 75% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where most of those people live.

Orbis do this through long-term programmes as well as on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

You will be joining Orbis UK at an exciting time as we have rapidly grown over the past few years, with our income increasing from under £3M in 2010 to around £8M currently. In 2020, we will be bringing our unique Flying Eye Hospital to Farnborough Airshow and this role will be key in identifying PR opportunities around the show to help drive brand awareness and engagement.

As a key member of the Communications team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional communications to help Orbis UK build its profile, generate funding and benefit more people.  You will have demonstrable experience of working with the media and developing PR plans, as well as the insight and knowledge to shape broader communications strategies. You will be well versed in reputation and crisis management.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing relationships with key media and journalists, including the international development, aviation and ophthalmic sectors

· Identifying issues which could affect the reputation of Orbis UK, maintaining the reputational risk register and developing holding statements and Q&A’s as required

· Work with the Head of Communications and the rest of the team to implement the Orbis UK External Relations strategy

· Support organisational initiatives and campaigns - such as UK Aid Match or Qatar Creating Vision - as needed, providing strategic advice and communications expertise

· Build and manage relationships with Orbis medical volunteers through the development of communications and stewardship plans

· Develop media opportunities around our medical volunteers including preparing and issuing media releases and selling-in features

There will be line management also of one person.

Can you get behind one of the biggest challenges our nation faces? Do you feel a voice should be given to the millions of people who are trapped in unaffordable, unsuitable and poor quality housing? If yes, then this amazing opportunity to shape and deliver highly effective media strategies could be for you!

Due to increased workload, there is an opportunity for an experienced PR Officer to join this charity for a 1 year fixed term contract (with the hope this will become permanent).

You will be joining a high-performing campaigning media team that regularly briefs senior broadcast and print journalists and develops major stories from scratch that have been covered on everything from the Today programme to the Sun. They're a proactive and reactive media team, meaning this is a chance to not only build your contacts, but be creative and secure lots of high-profile and meaningful coverage.

Looking for someone to start in the New Year, you will have the following experience;

* Knowledge and experience working with the media
* Ability to identify and develop strong news angles
* Experience building relationships with journalists
* Experience translating complex copy into media messaging

Salary: circa £35,850 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Location: London, Holborn
Contract: 1 year fixed term

Please get in touch ASAP, as the charity are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Please e-mail your CV to [email protected]

Offering an excellent benefits package and a friendly and supportive team, this opportunity will allow you to develop new skills and broaden knowledge and understanding of caring for high risk adults often with complex needs.

The Forward Trust is a social enterprise and UK leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment services to offenders. We are looking for a friendly and qualified individual to join our team as a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber/Lead Nurse/Clinical Service Manager working across HMP Coldingley and HMP Send.

Benefits include:

* Flexible working
* Training opportunities and career development
* Mentorship opportunities
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 6 days of CPD per year
* Simply Health coverage
* Contributory pension scheme

Role responsibilities for the Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber:

* Provide non-medical prescribing for clients with substance dependence
* Manage all medicine; ensuring all correct procedures are followed for the prescribing, administration and dispensing of controlled drugs
* Work as a Clinical Service Manager providing a range of treatments as well as teaching and educating staff and clients
* Manage complex clients
* Ensure you and your team provide high standards of nursing care through on-going clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment for drug and alcohol users
* Provide advice and guidance on prescribing issues to a team of practitioners
* As the Band 7 Lead Nurse, you will demonstrate leadership and undertake managerial responsibilities
* Maintain a flexible and can-do approach to work
* The Non-Medical Prescriber must manage sensitive information empathically

Requirements for the Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber:

* A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered General Nurse, Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse (post-registration)
* 2 years working in Substance Misuse Services at a Band 6 level
* Experience of managing multidisciplinary staff
* Knowledge of the safe storage and administration of medication
* Proactive, adaptable and confident
* Ability to work under pressure
* Strong leadership skills
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
* Awareness of health issues related to substance misuse
* Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

We are dedicated to enhancing the diverse profile of our organisation to reflect the communities within which we work, and our company values - empowering, collaborative, expert, innovative and courageous.

Closing date: Saturday 30th November 2019