5 billion people do not have access to safe, affordable surgical and anaesthesia care when needed. Can you help a growing organisation address a neglected area of global health care?

Surgery and anaesthesia have a fundamental impact on global health outcomes. Surgical intervention could address over 30% of the global burden of disease, and yet the poorest 33% of people receive just 3.5% of all surgery.

We seek to change this. However with the spread of coronavirus around the world, many of our sought after on-site programmes and courses in anaesthesia care have been suspended. While this has delayed our ability to provide face to face education and training where it is most needed, it also presents us with an exciting opportunity to explore alternative ways to deliver. This role will contribute to the WFSA’s vision and mission and build the overall capacity of the programmes team to increase our ability to provide digital education and training for anaesthesia providers around the world.

The role reports to the Head of Programmes, will liaise regularly with the CEO and will work closely with all members of the Secretariat as well as the WFSA’s Education and other Committees and key stakeholders involved in project outcomes. Relationships with member societies and the WFSA Board and Council will also be important and an ability to interact across a range of stakeholders is essential. This is a new role which offers huge scope for development and learning across a broad remit. The successful candidate will become part of a small WFSA Secretariat team based in London, the candidate must also be able to work from home as required. The Secretariat works with and supports a much larger team of volunteers around the world.

Purpose of the Role

With the input of the Education Committee in particular, the Programmes Team is responsible for the delivery and implementation of all aspects of training and education provided around the world by the WFSA. This role will lead on the design, development and roll-out of a high-quality digital learning experience in three initial stages:

• Working with senior clinicians (training course leads) to transform pre-existing onsite training modules and short training courses into high-quality online products that can be effectively monitored and evaluated. This will result in developing new online training programmes as “stand-alone” courses as well as designing complements to onsite training courses (hybrid models).
• Managing and evaluating existing online learning resources such as the WFSA’s Anaesthesia Tutorial of the Week, Update in Anaesthesia Journal, Virtual Library and COVID-19 Resources.
• Working with WFSA Committees, our clinical volunteers and a variety of partners to establish and deliver new digital learning such as courses, webinars, educational videos and online lectures.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

You will lead on the design, development, maintenance and roll out of our online educational programmes using a range of e-Learning tools and platforms under the guidance of the Head of Programmes. Working alongside the Head of Programmes, WFSA Secretariat and expert volunteer clinicians, you will ensure that the WFSA’s digital education and training is appropriate to the needs of the intended audience, educationally robust, addresses equality, diversity and inclusion (relating to educational access by a range of learners), is evidence based, sustainable and positively impacts on practice.

As part of this role you will be responsible for supporting the WFSA’s Education Committee in identifying areas for improving education and training and propose innovative solutions for meeting current and future needs through the use of digital technology. You will provide expertise and input into the direction of WFSA’s overarching digital education strategy and lead on operational planning, development and delivery of digital education for WFSA, which includes fully online programmes, blended programmes and the general provision of digital resources. 

IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR DIGITAL LEARNING THEN WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. PLEASE ALSO DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE PERSON SPECIFICATION INCLUDING: 

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Experience of developing digital learning and of delivering learning resources to a range of stakeholders
• Experience in the operational and strategic delivery of digital education
• Knowledge of pedagogical approaches and methods for designing and delivering online learning to adult learners (e.g. instructional design)
• Proven experience of managing high volume workload and delivering to a consistently excellent standard under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to lead and contribute to meetings with a wide range of stakeholders providing support and assistance as and when required
• Good project management skills
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues to review and improve the quality of online learning content

(See the job description for more details)

If this sounds like you then we would be delighted to receive your application. Please include a CV and a covering letter with your application by the deadline of the 30th of September. Applications that do not include a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will take place in London (or online) on the 7th or 8th of October.

Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term (extension subject to funding)

Location: Cardiff or London (currently remote)

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for crafting digital content that sparks conversation? Are you someone who can plan, deliver and evaluate a range of communications projects?

We are looking to recruit a Digital and Creative Communications Officer with significant experience across all aspects of digital communications, with a keen eye for storytelling. 

This post requires an individual looking for a challenging new role, who is ready to take on this exciting and varied opportunity supporting a busy and ambitious team. In this role you will create, curate and disseminate digital content across a wide range of online channels including social media, website, newsletters, publications and others. You will monitor, record and evaluate the performance and reach of our content across all digital channels and work with the Communications Team to develop new and creative ideas to enhance the impact of our work in humanitarian research and innovation. You will support on digital development projects and be a digital advocate for the charity sharing best practice through workshops and training.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience working in a digital communications role with considerable experience in implementing digital strategies and tactics that can effectively grow brand awareness, drive traffic to the website and increase stakeholder engagement, ideally within the third/charity sector.  

You will be given a high degree of autonomy in your work and it is essential that you feel confident working both independently and within a team. Being able to build successful relationships across the organisation will also be vital, along with strong communications skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

We’re a global charity, working to find solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support work that goes on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis.

We are based in the UK, but our roles have a global reach; as an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, we work closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.

If you are passionate about using your digital and communications skills to support the humanitarian community and those affected by crises, and you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.  

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We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality and are committed to improving employment opportunities for minority groups. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled candidates, as BAME and people with disabilities are currently under-represented throughout our work. We also welcome applications from LGB and Trans, and non-binary candidates.

Please note: Due to COVID-19 we are all currently working remotely, so this role will initially be home-based. When deemed safe and appropriate to do so, there will be some UK travel involved in this role, mainly to Cardiff or London. There is the potential for international travel to support key events and activities.

Closing date: Sunday, 11 October 2020   Interview dates: 20 & 21 October 2020

Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to the role of Senior Digital Officer, to join the Communications Team based in London. 

The successful individual will principally be responsible for developing and implementing the Girls Not Brides digital approach/strategy, and for overseeing the development and improvement of the Partnership’s websites, social media channels and email marketing initiatives.

We are looking for a creative and innovative individual with significant experience across all aspects of digital, with a keen eye for storytelling. They will play a critical role in strengthening our digital channels to support member engagement, learning and participation in the Partnership.

Job Summary 

• Develop and implement Girls Not Brides’ digital approach/strategy in line with strategic objectives and ensure that digital innovation and best practice are embedded across the organisation. 
• Develop the editorial content plan for all digital channels and ensure it is co-ordinated and integrated. 
• Manage on-going development and improvement of the Girls Not Brides websites, providing a continually improved user journey. 
• Oversee the strategic use of our social media channels, tracking trends and opportunities for engagement. 
• Oversee our email marketing initiatives. 
• Provide regular reporting and analysis across our various digital channels, using the information gained to improve our digital channels and user experiences. 
• Identify and test new digital ways to strengthen member engagement, learning and member participation in the Partnership. 
• Strengthen and streamline our digital content governance. 
• Build the digital skills and knowledge of the team. 
• Support and oversee the day-to-day digital work of the Communications Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Digital approach / strategy

• Develop the Girls Not Brides’ digital approach/strategy liaising closely with and supported by the Head of Communications; input into other strategies, making sure digital is embedded in everything we do. 
• Make digital a cornerstone of member engagement and building a participatory, dynamic partnership by trialling new and innovative digital tools and platforms. 
• Continually work to improve user experience across all channels, advising on user experience best practice.
• Strengthen our digital and content governance, consolidating workflows and rooting our work in analytics.

Editorial content, planning and storytelling

• Plan the content calendar liaising closely with and supported by the Head of Communications, the Communications Officer and the rest of the team.
• Source potential stories and identify compelling voices and great storytelling through regular engagement with Girls Not Brides staff and members. 
• Coordinate and edit blogs, news, and other articles from members, partners and the Girls Not Brides team, with the support of the Communications Assistant. Draft and edit content as required. 
• Develop compelling digital content, including articles, news items, blogs, social media assets, videos, long-form stories etc.
• Measure the impact of content across our digital channels, making sure the content is on brand and follows best practice; keep track of latest trends and adapt our approach where required. 
• Support the Communications Officer in developing digital content and editing for the web.

Website management and development

• Develop and implement Girls Not Brides’ website plan (as part of the digital approach / strategy), liaising closely with and supported by the Head of Communications.
• Plan and lead on the continued development of Girls Not Brides’ websites, ensuring that they adhere to the brand guidelines. 
• Liaise with web agencies as a primary point of contact and ensure that all development work is planned and carried out within agreed budget and timescales. 
• Ensure content is relevant, up-to-date and on brand at all times, and reflects the latest digital trends and best practice. 
• Track and analyse traffic to the Girls Not Brides website; identify ways to reach key audiences and increase brand visibility, including Search Engine Optimisation and advertising. 
• Oversee the Communications Officer to ensure ongoing maintenance of the website, including content upload and bug fixes.

Social media management and development

• Develop and implement a social media plan (as part of the digital approach / strategy) liaising closely with and supported by the Head of Communications, and the Communications Officer. 
• Oversee Girls Not Brides’ presence across all social media channels, ensuring all messaging is coherent across channels, on brand, and meets our strategic goals
• Develop social media assets including videos and oversee the development of assets and other digital work produced by the Communications Officer, including social media monitoring, community engagement, analytics reports, etc.
• Support members’ social media engagement and capacity.

Email marketing and planning

• Oversee the planning, management and implementation of our email channel, supporting the Communications Officer to develop compelling content for our marketing campaigns.
• Ensure our email marketing tools are fit for purpose and follow the latest trends and best practice.
• Support the rest of the team in writing impactful emails and understanding email marketing, with the support of the Communications Officer. 

Training and support across the organisation

• Work with the team to identify digital skills gaps and develop and implement training to fill those gaps.

 Other responsibilities

• As an integral part of a small Communications team, assist with developing communications products, leading on digital products and liaising with service providers to ensure high quality. 
• Any other duties assigned by the Head of Communications.

Person Specification

Essential

• Expertise in website and social media development and management and email marketing with a strong understanding of how digital can help achieve the Partnership’s strategic priorities.
• Proven experience of managing a CMS (WordPress)
• Proven experience of developing engaging and accessible content for a website/s and for multiple social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linked in).
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills and proven experience of producing copy for a variety of different online audiences.
• Proven experience of email marketing newsletters and campaigns.
• Proven experience of managing web and other external agencies.
• A strong understanding of SEO principles and how to apply these to new and existing web content.
• Proven experience of achieving results through web, social media channels and email marketing, and using different tactics and tools to reach different audiences.
• Proven experience of using analytical software to track digital performance and campaigns, create reports and provide insights for learning.
• Up to date on digital developments and trends.
• Proficiency in recent versions of Microsoft Office suite, experience of using Campaign Monitor, Google Analytics, Sprout Social (or other similar tools), knowledge of Salesforce and Basecamp desirable.
• A creative, fast learner with an innovative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a dynamic workload.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• An understanding and passion for Girls Not Brides’ work. 

Desirable

• Design and image manipulation skills, for example, experience of using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience of producing short videos for online use.
• Experience of working for a membership organisation.
• Written and spoken French or Spanish is highly desirable.

Safeguarding

Girls Not Brides is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk with whom our staff and representatives work and interface. Any employment with Girls Not Brides may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a background check and a criminal records check which can include but is not limited to: an overseas police record check, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (for those based in the UK) or an International Criminal Record Check (if applicable).

We are looking for a Digital lead to drive the delivery of a range of new products to support carers across Bath & North East Somerset.

As part of our small but innovative team, you will actively deliver and monitor new products, taking ownership from ideation through to launch.

The right candidate will help us deliver our vision of a community where carers of today and tomorrow are full recognised, valued and supported and have what they need to stay well, in control and feel  connected.

A child's earliest years are irreplaceable. Without a stable, loving and nurturing environment, a child will not develop the vital foundations they need. Yet today's families are facing considerable challenges, such as mental health difficulties, financial pressures, loneliness, language or cultural barriers, or a lack of any support networks.

The Home-Start network is there for parents when they need us most us most, because childhood can't wait. Home-Start UK supports nation-wide local Home-Starts to provide a community network of trained volunteers and expert support to help families with young children through their most challenging times and ensure the best possible start for their children.

The Assistant Director of Digital, Data and Technology

Home-Start UK

Flexible, with travel to Leicester office

C.£53,000

Home-Start UK is ambitious for change and we are creating a new role to drive transformation within the organisation to develop a positive digital culture and ensure a more focused, data led approach. The Home-Start network is a federated structure of around 190 local Home-Starts that deliver support for 26,000 families each year across the United Kingdom.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Assistant Director of Digital, Data and Technology will support both Home-Start UK staff and the wider network to enhance their impact and capture new opportunities. You will work closely with the IT Manager and Data Coordinator to align new and existing systems and software's to maximise efficiency and develop new ways of working. Finally, you will help drive the strategic vision of how data will help transform the organisation, setting out a roadmap for its continued success.

The ideal candidate will be an influential and ambitious leader with a flair for communication and a passion for technology. You will have a proven track record of leading digital and IT functions, preferably within a complex or federated structure, and an ability to relate and empower a wide range of stakeholders. You will be a pragmatic and strategic thinker with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and be committed to supporting Home-Start's mission.

Home-Start UK is committed to equality of opportunity and particularly encourages applications from candidates from under-represented groups in charity senior leadership.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of family support. As a charity working to support families in all their shapes, we are deeply committed to flexible working and juggling the demands of individual circumstances to make this job work for you.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information or would like to have an informal discussion, please email Matt Till at Prospectus.

Deadline for applications: Friday 2nd October

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an integrated communications expert to lead multi-channel marketing initiatives, support campaigns and be the charity's lead for digital marketing, reporting into the Marketing and Campaigns Manager. Digital marketing will include all main social channels, paid advertising, ensuring effective reach and engagement through the delivery of excellent, user-centric marketing campaigns.

The successful candidate will develop, evolve and implement Girlguiding's marketing strategy. They will co-ordinate, create and deliver high-quality content and manage audience engagement through data driven insights and best practice, helping to transform our marketing approach to be digital first. They will have excellent interpersonal skills, being able to build strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Woking Gymnastics Club is seeking an exceptional individual for the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the charity’s Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of leading an organisation through a change programme, with the ability to attract, motivate and inspire the Club’s team of coaching and support staff through a period of investment and development. The candidate will have a passion for sport, young people’s health and community engagement as there will be a requirement for ongoing interaction with our members, parents and children of all ages.

With over 1,500 active participants every week, we are one of the largest clubs in the UK and the largest single youth organisation in Woking. Our aim is to offer gymnastics classes for all abilities and ages from 0 to 60+.  There is activity, fun & fitness in a healthy and child friendly environment at Woking Gymnastics Club.  Our two facilities are both situated near the centre of Woking, approximately one mile apart.  We are a registered charity with the objective of enabling people of all ages and abilities to take part in gymnastics to encourage a healthy lifestyle.  Our classes range from offerings to pre-school children and parents up to elite gymnasts who currently represent England, Scotland, and Great Britain at national and international level.

The Club is financially healthy and has survived the initial impact of Coronavirus but urgent action is required to rebuild participation, grow class sizes, refresh class offerings, improve customer service, and add depth and breadth to the coaching team.  In the medium term, the Club has ambitious expansion plans for its facilities which will need project execution and delivery.  The Club operates every day from morning to night with a small management team and it is important that the successful candidate is seen in the two facilities supporting its activities; as a result, the days of working are flexible across the week.

The new CEO will play a pivotal role in enabling us to widen our reach in the local community and the CEO will enjoy building a relationship with the local council and networking in the borough. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills to develop strategic partnerships and alliances.

The CEO will be responsible for governance of the Charity and for ensuing clear reporting to the Board against an agreed set of measures and objectives. There is a small administrative team and therefore the CEO will need to be hands on and actively engaged with all staff and the Board.  The successful candidate must be comfortable in developing and delivering strategic plans and budgets and in developing the operational side of a near £1 million business.

You're perfect for the role if you… 

• Have a proven track record in attracting, mentoring, developing, motivating and retaining teams
• Can demonstrate operational experience of a similar size or type of organisation
• Have a good understanding of budgeting and financial controls
• Have a passion for youth sports, fitness, well-being and all-round health
• Lead from the front and by example, happy to get stuck in and set the standard in your day-to-day work, vision and service to others
• Have an unwavering commitment to customer service and exceeding the expectations of our members
• Are able to develop and deliver effective, high impact strategic plans and translate these into operational goals/targets
• Have knowledge of good governance and experience of working closely with Trustees or non-executive Boards
• Have experience of developing and using data for decision making with a digital-first approach to information management and operational processes.

Interested? To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter detailing what attracts you to the role, your availability and why you would be a strong candidate. We look forward to hearing from you!

Interview date: There will be a telephone interview w/c 12 October 2020 and second interviews to be held in Woking (with social distancing measures) in w/c 19 October 2020.

Established in 1988, Colchester and Tendring Youth Enquiry Service [Y.E.S.]. provides a confidential, non-judgemental, and informal support service for young people between the ages of 11 and 25 within Colchester and Tendring Districts of North Essex, who are facing difficulties in their lives.

We are now seeking a new Chief Executive with a strong strategic background and a robust

understanding of the support Y.E.S. provide to young people, to motivate, inspire and lead Y.E.S. through the next exciting phase of our strategic development.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate substantial senior management experience, preferably at Director / Chief Executive level
• Have a proven track record of securing funding through a range of activities including successful bid writing
• Have a proven track record in developing and delivering effective, high impact services
• Have previously worked in the third/ voluntary sector, preferably in the field of working with young people
• Be a strong and inspirational leader and team player, with experience of successfully managing and communicating organisational development
• Have knowledge of charitable governance and experience of working closely with Trustees

Education and Qualifications

Degree level or equivalent.

Business Management qualification desireable

A Counselling qualification or professional qualification for working with children & young peopledesirable

Salary: £40,000 per year

Hours: 37 per week, worked flexibly to allow for occasional evening and weekend working

Location: Colchester, Essex

Additional Requirements: Applicants must hold a full driving licence. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Tenure: Permanent subject to a successful probationary period

Closing date and application deadline: Monday 21st September at midday.

Interview date: It is anticipated that Interviews will be undertaken in the week beginning 28th September 2020

Applications are invited by way of a CV and a supporting letter indicating why you are interested in this position and how you meet the requirements of this role. 

If you are interested in learning more about the organisation and this post, please

contact Alistair McGarry, Chair of Trustees for Colchester and Tendring Y.E.S. 

Established in 1876, Mothers’ Union is a Christian organisation that has been supporting families for over 140 years. They have over 4 million members worldwide, 55,000 of whom in Britain and Ireland. As a Christian charity, we aim to demonstrate faith in action through the transformation of communities worldwide. Our members work at grassroots level around the world bringing hope and practical support to at least a million people every year through our programmes and as part of the volunteer base of local churches.

The Fundraising & Communications Team & Role Purpose

The Fundraising & Communications Team is responsible for fundraising for the charitable work of Mothers’ Union and for communicating our work internally and externally in various formats and media platforms, resourcing dioceses and building membership. It has two areas of responsibility:

• Fundraising – community, individual giving and trusts and statutory funding.
• Communications – print and social media.

The Communications Officer will support the Head of Fundraising and Communications to deliver clear and consistent communications that will raise awareness, drive membership growth and facilitate fundraising across the Mothers’ Union movement. Faith is at the core of all that Mothers’ Union does. The post holder will be contribute to our faith discussions, write and review faith based resources. For this reason the post holder must be comfortable operating in a Christian environment.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Communications

1. Proactively create and deliver high quality, inspiring multi-channel content (including, but not limited to, members magazine, email marketing, social media, campaigns and website) to engage key stakeholders and attract new followers to our cause.
2. Co-ordinate the production of our bi-annual member’s magazine; leading editorial meetings, writing articles, conducting interviews, managing externals and overseeing timelines through to print and despatch
3. Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to develop and disseminate briefings, and positioning statements.
4. To refresh and oversee the maintenance of the organisation’s case study database working with colleagues to identify opportunities to cultivate new profiles in line with key messages and organisation priorities.
5. Work in collaboration with colleagues in the Fundraising and Communications team to build and maintain a database of key statistics and latest research for use in communications and PR output.
6. Work alongside the Communications and Digital Marketing Officer to ensure we are sharing compelling and quality content across the Movement.
7. Increase the organisation’s profile through media engagement, monitor press coverage and identify news and parliamentary agendas which would benefit from the organisation’s perspective or commentary.
8. Develop and enhance a strong network of media contacts and journalists, ensuring contacts are kept up-to date in a central database.
9. Work alongside the Head of Fundraising and Communications to respond to requests from the press for comments, views and supporting information, and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics.
10. In partnership with the Communications and Digital Marketing Officer develop an ongoing programme to engage and nurture High profile/celebrity supporters and influencers who can help raise our public profile through the on line and print media.
11. Proactively seek opportunities and generate ideas and content to achieve positive national media coverage in print, online, and broadcast media.
12. Measure and evaluate performance of media engagement, generating actionable reports which inform future activity and demonstrate impact to colleagues.

General

1. Provide copywriting and editing support across all internal and external communications to maintain consistent tone, style and messaging across all outputs and act as a ‘brand guardian’ together with colleagues in the communications team.
2. Refine and manage the charity’s content calendar.
3. Take part in the charity’s out-of-office media enquiries and social media rota as required.
4. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the employer.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

1. Knowledge of current communication and marketing trends in the voluntary sector.
2. Knowledge of the faith sector in the UK (particularly the Anglican Communion).
3. Knowledge of the contribution that faith and non-faith charities can have in achieving sustainable development goals.

Skills

1. Excellent verbal and written skills in order to communicate with a wide range of audiences.
2. Ability to proof read and edit clearly and accurately.
3. Ability to take complex copy; and clearly and concisely identify and summarise key points allowing you to present a balanced argument.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills, confident to engage and interview a wide range of stakeholders.
5. Ability to set up systems and then monitor the impact of our communications work on and off line.
6. Excellent time management skills and ability to respond quickly and accurately to deadlines.
7. Developing a pool of high profile/celebrity supporters to support both communications and fundraising activity.
8. Highly developed project management skills with a strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Experience

1. At least 2 years’ experience of planning and delivering a range of communication activities including, but not limited to, publications, campaigns and digital media initiatives.
2. Demonstrable experience of working with and writing for digital media platforms.
3. Creating a database and network of key journalists and influencers that reaches outside the existing charities pool of influence.
4. Experience in managing communications contractors to deliver high quality publications to fixed deadlines.

Qualifications

1. Educated to degree level and/or equivalent experience in Communications, Digital marketing, media or journalism.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter clealry showing how your experince matches the role by clicking on the "Apply" button.

About The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR)

We help charities and funders to be the best they can be – for the people and communities they exist to support. We do this by asking questions and helping our partners to answer them through action research – bringing together an organisation's data and experience with wider evidence. It’s high quality, rigorous research – with a practical application. Grounded in 20 years’ of working with organisations and partnerships across the UK.

Through our work we often produce useful ways of thinking about particular challenges. We publish these freely on our website for others to use. 

We value diversity, equality and inclusivity. Applications are actively encouraged from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation and religion.
 

Job description 

You will be a capable communicator who can help take IVAR’s profile to the next level; supporting us to bring our strategic priorities to life, and enabling us to share insights from the full breadth of our research portfolio with a wider audience of professionals from the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector; trusts and foundations; and public agencies. 

Main functions

• Work with researchers on the design and delivery of communications plans for specific projects
  • Manage the production of communication materials from brief to delivery using our external team of designers, web tech support, proofreaders and printers
  • Create new webpages (using templates; Wordpress site)
  • Write and distribute press releases 
  • Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with IVAR’s staff and associates, trustees and funders enabling them to contribute actively and meaningfully to IVAR’s communications activities
• Support the delivery of IVAR’s strategic priorities
  • Contribute creativity and initiative to the question of how IVAR can use communications to meet its strategic priorities (find out more on page 4 of job application pack)
  • Contribute to the growth of our network
• Contribute to IVAR’s organisational communications planning and delivery
  • Work with the Head of Communications and research team to generate and plan content across IVAR’s channels: website; blog; social media (Twitter and LinkedIn); newsletter (Mailchimp)
  • Manage IVAR’s social media feeds (Twitter and LinkedIn)
  • General website updates, e.g. updating time sensitive information
  • Use audience insights and Google, Twitter and web analytics to gather data to report on the effectiveness of IVAR communications

Person specification

This post requires someone with the following: 

Interest

• A natural interest and understanding of the distinctive features and operating environment of the voluntary sector and/or funding environment
• A commitment to IVAR’s mission, values and ways of working – including a commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to think conceptually and creatively about the translation of research into useful and usable materials

Knowledge, skills and personal attributes

• First class communication skills; able to write, edit and present information clearly and engagingly with a keen eye for detail
• Experience in extracting key messages and meaning from longer format content and adapting content to a range of formats, e.g. newsletters, reports, web, Twitter
• Understanding and experience of the production process required for delivering communications across media from brief to completion (e.g. print, online, social media)
• Experience in digital communications
• A good team player, yet also able to work alone, take initiative and manage a diverse and fast-paced workload
• Understanding of data management, data protection and legal requirements
• Competent use of Word, Powerpoint, Excel
• Competent/confident to use Mailchimp/Wordpress content management systems
• Competent/confident to use Google/web/Twitter analytics

How to apply

You can find out more about the role and how to apply by downloading our job application pack. 

We need a project manager to help us transition our face to face training materials online over the next 6 months.

In the light of Covid-19, Refugee Support Network (RSN) has started delivering its refugee youth education services and associated training online. As we build back better, we’re looking for a motivated, organised and capable individual to manage our online learning transition project by overseeing the process of adapting our suite of face-to-face training and learning materials to an online and/or blended learning format and supporting other improvements to RSN’s online presence. The postholder will manage this 6 month digital transition project to time and budget, acting as a bridge between RSN’s educational specialists, our communications team and the relevant external design and technical companies.

Application process

You must have a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of this contract to apply for this job.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV (ensuring any gaps in employment are explained) and cover letter through CharityJob by 8am on Thursday 8th October 2020. Interviews will take place online week beginning 12th October and references will be taken up prior to appointment. 

In the covering letter (maximum 2 pages of A4) please explain how your experience addresses all the competencies in section 5 (person specification) below. 

In your covering letter please clearly state the earliest date you would be available to start should you be appointed. The funding for this role must be spent within a 6 month period and so we are not able to accommodate long notice periods.

As with all roles at RSN, we particularly welcome applications from people with refugee backgrounds.

About RSN

At Refugee Support Network we are working towards a world where all young people displaced by conflict or crisis are able to build more hopeful futures. Led by our ethos and values, we do this by supporting young refugees and asylum seekers to access, remain and progress in education. 

Currently over 500 young people each year benefit from our core programmes: educational mentoring, access to higher education, specialist education and wellbeing support and our new values-based leadership course. Alongside our direct work with young people, we undertake research and consultancy and provide training, ensuring that the voices of young refugees and asylum seekers are heard by those whose decisions affect their lives. Click here to read our latest impact report to find out more. 

Job mission and outcomes

This role exists to successfully deliver RSN’s digital transition project which will increase the reach and impact of our work in the post-Coronavirus context. To this end, the Online Learning Transition Project Manager will deliver the following outcomes:

Outcome 1: RSN has a portfolio of blended and online learning training materials 

Key tasks include:

• Overseeing the adaptation of RSN’s existing suite of materials to an online/blended learning format, including training materials for volunteer educational mentors and education professionals and our leadership course for young refugees and asylum seekers;

• Acting as the primary focal point and liaison between RSN’s education technical experts (i.e. those who have developed and deliver the existing face-to-face training packages) and our online and blended learning instructional design partners (Centreity);

• Working alongside our instructional design partners to make necessary adaptations to the face to face materials.

• Creating and sourcing of additional supplementary materials necessary to successfully transition these resources online

Outcome 2: The digital transition project is well-managed to time and to budget, in line with RSN’s ethos and values

Key tasks include:

• Developing and delivering a project plan ;

• Maintaining close oversight of the project’s time frame and budget to ensure successful delivery;

• Collaborating closely with other team members, including the CEO, our Fundraising and Communications Officer, RSN’s educational technical experts and their wider teams to ensure that the products being developed meet the users’ needs;

• Communicating clearly and regularly with our instructional design partners and other external agencies involved in the project’s delivery.

Outcome 3: RSN has an improved digital presence which better serves the organisation and end users

Key tasks include:

• Working with the CEO, Head of Programmes and Fundraising and Communications Officer to establish key goals and additional time-bound micro-projects

• Working with RSN team members and external agencies as required to improve and update our online presence and activities

Person Specification

In order to achieve this role’s mission and deliver the above outcomes, we would like candidates to demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical knowledge, skills and experience

Development of online and/or blended learning materials:

• A full understanding of, and experience in, using e-learning creation tools and Learning Management Systems

• Awareness of good-practice and innovation in the e-learning industry, particularly in light of Covid-19

• Understanding of online and blended learning pedagogies, methodologies, styles and standards

• Knowledge of best practice in accessibility and the creation of user-centred resources

• Experience of working collaboratively with partners to create online and blended learning materials

• Experience of managing, creating, delivering e-learning (desirable)

• Relevant recognised training qualification/s with ability to translate the theoretical basis into action (desirable)

• Experience of developing youth-centred training (desirable)

• Experience of developing training materials for learners with English as a second language (desirable)

• Good understanding of key issues in refugee education (desirable)

Project management

• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects on time and to budget

• Sufficient IT knowledge to work effectively on the RSN team, eg is able to use, or quickly pick up,  Google Drive, Whatsapp, Google Hangouts

Working style, skills and ethos

• We value the way in which a person works just as much as the actual work they do. To this end, we are seeking candidates with the following attributes:

• Communication: Communicates clearly, appropriately, promptly and warmly

• Attention to detail: Thoroughly accomplishes a task by showing attention for all the areas involved, no matter how small

• Motivation: Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure and/or juggling multiple work streams, demonstrating strong willingness and internal motivation to work hard and get the job done

• Team working: Understands, values and speaks affirmingly of the work of others, being helpful, kind and sensitive to their needs.

• Self awareness: Works well independently, is able to ask appropriate questions to elicit information to make informed decisions, is confident to make such decisions on their own whilst recognising when it is appropriate to discuss with their line manager or the wider team

• Character: Has integrity, earns trust and maintains confidences, and speaks plainly and truthfully

• Mission-led: Is engaged by RSN’s vision of enabling young refugees to build more hopeful futures through education

• Ethos and values: Is motivated by personal core beliefs (whether Christian or not) and values being part of an organisation which is founded on, and seeking to outwork, the Christian faith

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and will apply objective criteria to assess potential suitability for roles within the organisation. We actively seek to recruit with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those from refugee backgrounds. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. We aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other protected characteristic (under the Equalities Act 2010).

If you feel you would require reasonable adjustments in order to carry out the role or attend an interview at RSN due to a disability, caring responsibilities or any other reason, please give details in your cover letter or get in touch to arrange a chat.

We are recruiting for a new Communications Officer role to suit a skilled and ambitious professional who would relish the chance to develop and implement a fresh new communications strategy and oversee all aspects of our external communications.

We work with over 6,000 people each year to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove, delivering community development, equalities and youth work to create community-led solutions.

We are at an exciting time of organisational growth as we lead a new citywide partnership overseeing both community development and engagement work across the city and expand our youth work delivery.  However, many communities that we support are experiencing serious challenges as a result of Coronavirus, and it is vital that we adapt our delivery to meet growing need.

We are looking for someone who brings experience of developing and implementing communications strategies, of managing content across various platforms and working on multiple projects across various teams at one time.

For the right candidate, this role will be an opportunity  to collaborate on and create strong values led communications and lead the way in telling the story of TDC and the amazing communities and inspiring individuals we support - in order to help bring about positive social change

Job Title: Hertswise Locality Worker (Hertsmere)
Salary Grade: £22,054 per annum (pro rata)
Responsible to: Locality Team Leader
No. of Hours: 16hrs per week, fixed term contract until end February 2022 with the possibility for extension.
Main Base/s: West Hertfordshire (Base TBD)

About the Hertswise project

This role is part of the Hertswise community-based dementia project. Hertswise is an innovative countywide service designed to support people living with dementia, low level memory loss or mild cognitive impairment as well as their loved ones and carers. Our teams aim to ensure that people of all ages, living anywhere in Hertfordshire, are able to easily access information and advice, activities and support regardless of whether they have (or want) a diagnosis. The service is delivered by a partnership of community and voluntary groups, including Age UK Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire Independent Living Service, Herts Mind Network, and Carers in Hertfordshire.

Hertswise can offer group-based activities designed by service users, or 1-1 sessions for those in need of individual support. Information and Advice is available for all aspects of your life, for example; claiming benefits, Lasting Powers of Attorney, community care, health services - and any other queries that you may have.  Hertswise will also provide carers with the opportunity to relax and share their experiences in a friendly, supportive environment among other carers and professionals.

About the role

The role of the Locality Worker is to deliver services including healthy eating sessions, physical activity sessions, digital inclusion sessions and socialisation. Ensuring access for older people, people with young onset dementia and people with learning disabilities who have dementia and mild cognitive impairment including those living in rural areas of the county. Services will be provided at the older person’s home or in a group setting using a variety of different community venues.

The primary aim of this project is to improve mental, physical well-being and socialisation.  This will be achieved through the dissemination of healthy living and healthy eating information and advice and encouragement to participate in activities which promote physical and mental wellbeing and prevent social isolation. It will also be achieved through socialisation and digital inclusion.

You will deliver training and development for professionals and organisations in the awareness of the issues faced by older people, people with young onset dementia and people with learning disabilities who have mild to moderate dementia and cognitive impairment as well as the needs of carers and their families

The post holder will be required to work some flexible hours outside of normal 9-5 working hours including on the occasional evening and weekends.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 9th October 2020
Interviews shall take place week commencing Monday 12th October 2020

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are suitable for the role. Clearly state your address, e-mail address, telephone number and whether you have a driving license and whether you own a vehicle, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Job Title:  Chief Executive

Hours:  Part-Time, 24 hours per week

Salary:  Circa £50K Actual Salary (FTE £73K)

Location:  London

The British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF) is a national charity and one of the UK’s leading training providers and membership bodies for people working in intensive psychoanalytical psychotherapy, Jungian analysis and child and adolescent psychotherapy.  They have around 400 qualified members and 150 trainee members.  The organisation is a member of the British Psychoanalytic Council, through which their members are registered to practice.

Based in London, with a dedicated and experienced staff team, the charity has an excellent reputation and offers an impressive range of educational, training and professional support programmes and benefits for aspiring and experienced psychotherapists who wish to specialise in intensive analytic therapies.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a dedicated and ambitious Chief Executive to work with the Board to ensure sound governance and strategic development of the charity, including consolidating a financial turnaround of the organisation. The Chief Executive will lead the organisation into a new, exciting stage of development – including expansion of education/training programmes and new membership and income growth - whilst also providing overall leadership of the charity’s staff and day-to-day operations.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• At least five years’ relevant experience at senior level in a similar organisation or related field
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Experience of working with and supporting a Board of Trustees
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective strategic and business development plans
• Experience of motivating and getting results through a senior team
• Good knowledge of modern marketing, PR and income development methods
• Strong presentation and influencing skills
• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject e.g. business, psychology, health, HR

The post holder will be a highly motivated, entrepreneurial and innovative individual with excellent communication skills who is adept at building lasting relationships both internally and externally. 

You will be resilient, forward thinking and demonstrate strong influencing skills at all levels. A true belief in the ethos of the charity and the services they offer is essential, as well as a passion to promote equality and diversity in management and service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual and if you feel you have the skills and ability to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your CV with a supporting statement, to Jenny Warner, Managing Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting our reference JO2773.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 25 September 2020

Interview Date: mid October TBC