News And Media Relations Manager Jobs
Reports to: Communications Manager
Location: Remote (UK based)
Salary: £29,450 per year
Length of contract: Permanent, full time (37 hours per week)
Closing date: 29 March 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 22nd April 2024
Purpose of the post
Are you passionate about making a difference for women and children facing up to domestic abuse and ready to help us build a society where violence against women and girls is no longer tolerated? The successful post holder will have at least 2 years' experience running multi-social media channels for an organisation. We’re looking for a creative, agile and impactful professional to develop, maintain and monitor our social media communications. This will involve creating content for our various social media channels, monitoring engagement, community management and initiating platforms and campaigns. The post will also support our wider communications and media activity. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time, as we mark our 50th Birthday with some powerful campaigns and engagement.
How to apply?
Please read the job description and person specification before applying. You must specify in your email to us when applying that you meet the essential criteria of having managed multi-platform social media professionally for at least two years, this will enable us to consider your application. Please submit your CV and a Cover letter. Your cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork
(Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email).
If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.
We reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of responses are received.
All posts, including remote posts must be based in the UK.
Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity.
Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.
We are a Disability Confident employer: we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies.
Recruitment consultancies/agencies should not approach Women’s Aid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
Registered charity no: 1054154
Who Are We?
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.
Our support services, which include our Live Chat, the Survivors’ Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor’s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people in their first relationships), the national Domestic Abuse Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year.
If you need help and support, you can access Women’s Aid direct services which include our Live Chat, our email service, the Survivors’ Forum and the Survivor’s Handbook
You can also contact a local domestic abuse service by using our Women’s Aid Directory.
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Every 6 minutes someone learns that they are losing their sight. Every five hours, a baby is born with sight problems. In these moments, two profound questions emerge:
• Can this be stopped?
• How do I (or my child) live this life?
The merger of Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation on 1st April 2023 will enable us to address both questions. By combining our strengths and expertise we’ll be the only significant national funder with the efficiency, capability, and capacity to increase investment in medical research and social improvement. Together we can mitigate both the prevalence and impact of sight loss.
We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors and patrons, such as Sir John Major and Marsha De Cordova MP. We also benefit from world renowned researchers on our Research Grants Assessment Panel.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team as we devise and launch new five-year organisational and research strategies. You’ll have a chance to contribute to the delivery of these strategies and lead on plans for disseminating them.
Sarah Kidner, Head of Communications and External Affairs
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
As Research Communications Lead, you will use your knowledge of the medical research field and science communication experience and expertise to create a suite of research impact communications and stories.
In addition, you will build the base for the charity to confidently talk and communicate the difference that our funded research makes to the lives of people affected by sight loss. These stories should substantiate our position as leaders in funding ground-breaking and world-class research and be used in any instance where we need to demonstrate our research impact, from fundraising materials to our brand marketing.
Working with teams across the organisation, you will act as an advisor, keeping teams up to date on the cutting-edge research we’re funding and what it could mean for people affected by sight loss conditions as well as building relationships with the research community and our partners.
Responsible to
Head of Communications and External Affairs with dotted line reporting to the Acting Head of Research. The role sits between the Marketing and Communications and Scientific Research teams and works closely with the Fundraising Directorate.
Direct reports
None
Working hours and contract
This is a 6 month fixed-term contract, 21 hours (3 days) a week.
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000 (pro-rated to £21,000 - £24,000) dependent on experience
Location
Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Minimum two days in the office and external meetings and events as required
Start date: As soon as possible
Role Responsibilities:
Strategic Research Communications
· Support the Head of Communications and External Affairs and Research Grants team, to develop and deliver a Communications Strategy that amplifies our reach and demonstrates our impact
· Work with the communications and fundraising teams to plan, prioritise and schedule research content
· You will liaise with external research partners and colleagues, to ensure relevant information is available for use when communicating with prospects and donors.
· You will develop an in-depth understanding of the research portfolio, working with the Scientific Research Grants team, funded researchers and our funding partners.
· Communicate the vision and mission of the charity's new brand strategy to the research community with a focus on impact
Content creation
· Produce high quality content, including case studies, e-newsletters, web and other copy focused on the charity's funded research. This could include writing plain language summaries of the research we fund, describing recently published research and working with researchers to create video content to help our audience understand more about their work and to demonstrate the impact of our funding.
· Where appropriate respond to media stories that resonate with the charities vision, mission and values specifically relating to research
· Promote the impact of our funding on the career progression of academics, clinicians, and clinician scientists working in eye health
Cross-team and collaborative working
· Build a strong and collaborative relationship with the research team to support cross functional working including identifying stories that demonstrate the impact of our funding
· Build relationships with funded researchers and future funded researchers to engage them in communicating our impact
· Build relationships with the scientific communications community specifically trade and scientific press to inform them of our impact
· Promote grant funding opportunities to the scientific community encouraging quality applications from researchers across multiple disciplines
· Liaise with researchers as the key point of contact for fundraising and communications activities including PR and media opportunities, conferences and events (including webinars)
Representing the charity
· Provide authoritative and clear expert briefings to researchers and clinician researchers for media opportunities
· Support colleagues who are representing the charity at national and international conferences and events. Represent the charity at national and international events, including presenting the impact of our work.
· Be an effective ambassador for the charity at any activity you attend
· Leading the updating and development of content for the research pages of the website, ensuring that complex topics are communicated in an accessible and interesting format for people affected by eye conditions and other stakeholders.
· Develop and maintain a network of positive relationships with national, regional and academic/trade media contacts.
Person specification:
Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
· A scientific or biomedical degree or equivalent in a science-based subject
· Demonstrable experience or passion for scientific research
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Ability to communication complex information simply and with passion and to flex tone of voice for the appropriate audience and tone of voice in keeping with our emerging brand identity and values and who can communicate how research contributes to vision and mission
· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and stakeholder management
· The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (including grants, research, communications, fundraising and others)
· Evidence of a diplomatic and confident approach to handling stakeholders through negotiation, conflict resolution and presentation capabilities
· Good IT skills with proficiency in MS Office applications
· Demonstrable experience of working in communications, media communications or public affairs
· Meeting deadlines in a busy environment
· Producing high quality content for publications, website and social media
· A flair for finding a good angle, producing sharp headlines and for transforming information into a potential news story
· Proven ability to write tight, coherent well-argued and fluent editorial copy to an excellent standard
Desirable
· Experience of working in the charity sector or within a medical research charity
· Post graduate qualification in a relevant science discipline or equivalent qualification
· A degree or qualification with a science communication component and/or experience working in science journalism
· A clear understanding of a range of research methodologies, including basic biomedical research, clinical trials and qualitative research
Personal qualities:
· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community
· Good relationship management skills with the ability to build, grow and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders
· Strong design skills to create engaging, accessible content that helps to support engage and inspire a range of audiences across a range of mediums
· A self-starter, proactive with a constructive and collaborative approach
· The ability to make the complicated seem simple; you will enjoy sharing your skills, and developing others
· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload
· Personable, with excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively
· An intelligent and proactive approach to problem-solving
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Flexibility
·The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the newly merged charity develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
When writing job applications, we want to see if candidates are the right fit for our charity, so they should be written using your own words. Use of Artificial Intelligence, such as Chat GPT, is considered plagiarism, and applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.
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The Mulberry Centre’s vision is to be known and respected by everyone living or working within reach of our services who may become affected by cancer. To help us achieve this, we are looking for an experienced and inspiring Marketing and Communications Lead to help raise the profile of The Mulberry Centre and the services we provide, to help recruit staff and volunteers, and to support fundraising and community engagement.
You will be able to promote the voice of the people who use our services in our communications, as well as help build our reputation as a charity of excellence for cancer support and a credible partner with external stakeholders. Working collaboratively across the team, you will develop, deliver and co-ordinate an integrated and effective marketing and communications plan. You will take the overall responsibility for external marketing and communication activities for The Mulberry Centre.
You will have an established track record of marketing and communications work, including digital and social media, and an ability to write and edit copy for different audiences. You will manage website updates, social media posts, e-newsletters and news releases, and have a proven ability to develop and execute an impactful marketing and communications plan. As a small charity, this post is very much “hands-on” and requires an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at a time. You will be key to making sure that we are known by everyone living or working within reach of our services who may become affected by cancer.
Applications will not be considered without a covering letter, showing evidence of how you meet the personal specification of the role (can be found in the job pack).
Mission
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Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (with occasional out-of-hours work)
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Some travel will be required to our Chesterfield office for team meetings (once a month) and other essential meetings and events.
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
We’re looking for a driven and experienced Senior Media and PR Officer to join the Strategic Communications team and contribute to some of the biggest stories in health and research. You will help guide our media and PR activity that delivers against our strategic vision, and raise the profile of the charity nationally through bold and creative storytelling.
You’ll be a key member of the Income and Engagement Directorate, the team that inspires people to give their money, their time and their voice to make a difference for people with arthritis.
About the role
You will work closely with colleagues and teams across the charity to devise and deliver a rolling programme of proactive media relations that secures high-profile and impactful media coverage.
As part of the Press Office, you will respond to breaking news stories and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, engaging journalists and reacting quickly and confidently to developing issues and breaking news.
The post-holder will support and guide the Media Officers in developing stories and investigations that expose the injustices faced by people living with arthritis. You’ll be key in building our consumer PR strategy that develops powerful stories through fundraising, celebrities and cutting-edge medical research, raising awareness and challenging misconceptions of arthritis.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
- An up-to-date understanding of the UK media environment and knowledge of how to engage journalists across broadcast, print and online media outlets, across the media landscape.
- Excellent writing skills, experience in identifying media opportunities and planning stories and campaigns.
- Experienced in building an organisation’s profile, positioning and core message via earned media that supports income generation.
- Experience and demonstrable success in planning, delivering and evaluating consumer facing communications projects.
- Able to work independently, manage varied workloads and work to deadlines.
- Experience in media evaluation that supports team performance and learning, and demonstrates the value of media and PR.
- Keeps abreast of sector trends and uses this insight to inform and improve media strategy.
- Experience in being part of an out-of-hours and reactive rota in a team - spotting opportunities and responding to daily media enquiries.
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
Application deadline and shortlisting
- We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Help us make churches more Single Friendly
Single Friendly Church Network encourages churches to welcome and value single people at every stage of life. Having recently become a charity and with new branding, we are entering an exciting new chapter where our work and influence is growing across a wide range of denominations. We want to reach more churches across the UK who could benefit from our resources and training, with the vision that all single Christians will be able to find a welcoming Single Friendly Church in their local area where they can flourish.
The Role
We are looking for a creative Social Media Manager to join our small team. You will have the expertise and experience to develop our social media with the objectives of:
- Raising awareness of our cause;
- Inspiring more churches and individuals to get on board with our work;
- Driving engaged audiences to our website and resources, including signing up to complete our Guided Audit.
The role will include but not be limited to:
- Developing and implementing a new social media strategy across Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube;
- Creating inspiring content in co-operation with our team, including videos, to educate and motivate individuals to get involved;
- Engaging with supporters on social media and referring them to resources and other members of the team as appropriate;
- Producing a monthly social media report and passing on feedback from supporters;
- Collaborating with the team and partners to ensure a cohesive online presence across all platforms;
- Staying updated on social media trends as well as news concerning singleness in the church;
- Developing the social media calendar and content plan with an audience-focussed approach
- Contributing to the wider work of SFCN.
Person Spec:
- Experience of producing compelling content for social media, ideally in a not-for-profit context;
- Experience with developing and implementing a social media strategy across multiple platforms;
- Graphic design and video editing skills;
- Strong copywriting skills;
- Record of working as a collaborative team player;
- An understanding of Christian culture and the different Christian traditions;
- A strong commitment to our beliefs and mission to encourage churches to welcome and value single people at every stage of life;
- The successful candidate does not need to be single – but must be aware of the issues faced by single people in churches.
- Must be UK-based with willingness to attend regular team days throughout the year in our Central London office;
- Desirable: experience with supporter or church engagement beyond social media
Contract Terms
10-15 hours per week on a freelance basis
£22 per hour
There is an opportunity for this role to expand beyond social media management.
Application procedure
Please provide a current CV and covering letter demonstrating why you are the right person for this role (up to two pages). If possible, please also point us to some examples of your work.
Unfortunately, we are unable to support general enquiries prior to application. Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 22nd March 2024.
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The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with an extraordinary charity as they search for a dynamic Media Officer to join their team. The successful individual will spearhead communication efforts, spotlighting one of the organisation's key partnerships. This role will be pivotal in amplifying the organisation's crucial work with vulnerable youth, driving income generation, and reshaping media narratives surrounding children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely on crafting and executing impactful media strategies, targeting various communities, supporters, and potential service providers.
- Execute assigned tasks, meeting set objectives, deadlines, and performance benchmarks outlined by the Senior Communications Team.
- Lead special projects designated by the Senior Media and Communications Manager or Head of External Communications.
- Foster and nurture robust relationships with online, print, and broadcast media, bloggers, commentators, and influencers, actively advocating for the charity's mission.
- Foster collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders and spokespersons across the organisation and its corporate partners.
- Develop innovative integrated communication plans, overseeing advice, statements, timelines, and key messaging to engage specific audience segments.
- Generate compelling press releases, blog entries, opinion pieces, and social media content for internal and external distribution.
- Actively engage in team meetings, planning sessions, and other collaborative initiatives.
- Conduct media training sessions for key senior representatives.
- Be prepared for occasional after-hours work as needed.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrated experience in engaging with UK national media, online news platforms, with a proven track record of securing positive coverage across relevant channels.
- Proven ability to thrive within a high-profile, fast-paced media team, newsroom, press office, or public relations environment.
- Strong collaborative skills with external stakeholders and corporate partners to foster relationships and deliver effective, timely communications that meet objectives.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to accuracy, quality assurance, and providing outstanding service to both internal and external audiences.
What's on Offer:
- A full-time, permanent role with options for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
- Competitive salary ranging from £31,000-£43,000.
- The chance to contribute to a meaningful cause and effect real change.
- Supportive and collaborative work culture.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner charity are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Read moreThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior communications and media professional to lead International Alert’s global Communications team.
We are hiring this role at a pivotal time for Alert, as we implement our new organisational strategy. The postholder will have a unique opportunity to lead delivery of our global communications strategy, supporting the delivery of our organisational objectives and ensuring we maximise our peacebuilding impact.
The role will work in close collaboration with our country, regional and policy teams to deliver high-quality, impactful communications about peacebuilding in the places we work and on key topics such as the climate crisis, women’s and LGBT+ inclusion, and conflict-sensitive investment, centering the voices of the people and partners with whom we work.
You’ll be an excellent communicator and strategic thinker, with experience of delivery of communications across a range of channels and media. You will be responsible for driving up Alert’s visibility and profile and maintaining relationships with journalists, bringing with you good knowledge of the media landscape and excellent contacts.
You’ll have great interpersonal skills, able to work with people inside and outside the organisation across a range of geographies and backgrounds. You’ll be comfortable advising senior leadership within Alert and adept at identifying opportunities to raise Alert’s profile. You’ll be a good people manager, able to lead and motivate a team, and have experience of managing budgets.
Role duties and responsibilities:
Strategy and planning
- Develop and implement a three year communications strategy for Alert, in line with the organisational strategy, ensuring consultation and collaboration with Alert’s global and country teams
- Work closely with country teams to support the development of in-country communications strategies, ensuring regular co-ordination with country level communications colleagues
- Set clear objectives and KPIs for Alert’s communications work, developing robust frameworks for monitoring and reporting, and linking these to delivery of the communications strategy
Media relations
- Develop and deliver a media strategy, in line with Alert’s programme priorities, influencing and funding strategies;
- Lead on cultivating new and foster existing relations with key contacts in the media, building Alert’s credibility and ensuring effective working relationships with journalists;
- Lead on delivery of media strategy for discrete projects, developing plans, drafting key messages and press releases, identifying and working with target journalists and setting parameters for success.
- Lead on Alert’s response to breaking news stories and events, working with senior staff to develop appropriate responses
- Lead on crisis communications for Alert, drafting and holding the crisis communications protocol, representing the communications team on the Crisis Management Group, supporting and advising senior staff, and ensuring regular media training for relevant staff
- Proactively identify opportunities for coverage of Alert’s work in UK, European and international media, as well as by national/regional media in countries/regions where Alert works, and maximise profile opportunities for Alert’s spokespeople and experts;
- Manage and monitor the media email account and media phone, including out-of-hours media calls.
Content, branding and profile
- Ensure robust sign-off processes, comprehensive policies and quality systems to facilitate the work of programme and/or country teams and to ensure that all Alert’s communications are consistent with Alert’s brand, coherent in tone and messages, and high in quality;
- Lead a brand review for Alert in line with the new organisational strategy, including robust audience testing
- Oversee the maintenance and implementation of Alert’s brand guidelines, supporting the marketing and publications officer to ensure brand consistency across all of Alert’s work
- Work collaboratively with other organisations and deepen relationships with donors and funders to increase the profile and visibility of Alert and the peacebuilding sector.
Events and outreach
- Ensure excellent profiling and positioning of Alert’s brand, image and impact throughout Alert’s external communications and events;
- Oversee the design, planning and implementation of specific activities or events and campaigns using a variety of media, and ensure that opportunities for contributing to Alert’s funding, media and influencing strategies and building/maintaining excellent relations with potential supporters and contacts are optimised for each event;
- Ensure that all Alert outputs are disseminated successfully, using different media and messages to reach out to and engage different target audiences, and that dissemination strategies and budgets are set for each output.
Digital communications
- Support the Senior Digital Engagement Officer to develop an annual content plan that reflects the requirements of the strategy and delivers against its objectives
- Maintain understanding of and engagement with the latest digital trends and approaches, ensuring Alert is compliant with relevant regulations
- Oversee the development of a digital plan and ensure it contributes to Alert’s programme priorities, influencing and funding strategies;
- Ensure the furthering of Alert’s reach and profile through more effective and targeted use of the website, digital marketing and social media channels
Programmatic communications
- Support programme and country teams in strengthening their communications and outreach, and facilitate the development of their own communications and influencing strategies;
- Identify deficiencies and gaps in programmes’ communications capacity, skills and materials and make plans to remedy them as appropriate;
- Ensure that quality trainings are provided for programmes, country teams and partner organisations on relevant aspects of communications;
- Provide quality technical assistance and advice to programme and country teams for project planning, proposals and reporting, ensuring communications is incorporated into programme design and budgets.
Line management, budget management and organisational leadership
- Line manage the Communications team staff, and interns, volunteers and consultants where appropriate, setting clear and manageable workplans, ensuring structured, regular support and supervision, and tailored personal development plans;
- Ensure strong team co-ordination and support, with regular team meetings and awaydays
- Accompany, mentor and functionally supervise communications staff in programmes teams;
- Set, manage and monitor the Advocacy and Communications budget, ensuring robust oversight of spend and adherence to finance and procurement policies;
- Work closely with the Director of Policy, Advocacy and Communications to review and strengthen communications strategy and delivery, developing strong relationships with the Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer and the GPU Director to ensure advocacy and communications objectives are co-ordinated and complementary;
- Ensure efficient team-wide communications and knowledge management, and contribute to organisation-wide communications, knowledge management, events and discussions on related topics/projects;
- Deputise for the Director of Policy, Advocacy and Communications where appropriate.
Please note that the above are just some of the role requirements. For the full role requirements, view the job description.
All applicants must have existing and permanent right to work in the United Kingdom.
International Alert prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented people including women, people from the Global South, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, and other historically marginalised people.
While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources.Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for ending poverty, building partnerships, and growing the Kingdom of God? Then join our energetic, visionary and creative team.
We’re looking for an experienced and driven fundraising and communications professional to help us achieve God’s vision of human flourishing.
In this varied and versatile position, you’ll lead our fundraising and communications team and play a key role in resourcing and promoting CUF’s work to follow Jesus in serving the most disadvantaged people in our communities. You will help us communicate and celebrate the positive impact that churches have in the places in which we live.
As a key member of our management team, you’ll develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and communication strategies to help us deliver impactful work with the Church of England and other Christian denominations.
With a broad range of responsibilities across fundraising, communications, marketing and public relations, you’ll play a leading role in celebrating the CUFs achievements through powerful story-telling, impact reporting and effective media relations. You’ll also develop our digital strategy, with overall responsibility for our website, social media channels and email marketing.
How to apply
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, The Rev’d Adam Edwards
To apply, please send/email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification
Closing date: Midday Monday 15th April, with interviews Tuesday 30th April (in London)
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Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not.
Being able to realise your potential depends on who your parents are, your education, your skills, and also where you grew up.
This is why The Talent Foundry exists. We envisage a more diverse, equal society, where young people, through inspiring and fun experiences can build their skills and confidence and connect to exciting employers who value talent over background.
As our new Marketing Manager, you will lead our schools engagement team and provide marketing expertise and experience to engage a range of stakeholders to increase our reach and impact with young people in underserved communities.
"Absolutely invaluable in teaching essential skills to support our students' employability. Your programme exceeded all my expectations."
The role
You’ll be a brilliant project manager, someone who is action-orientated, organised and enjoys bringing creativity to problem-solving. You will grow our network of teachers and advisers, develop our profile and share our impact and manage and lead a small team.
For the full job description and person specification please download the additional details.
Your experience
- worked in a previous marketing role, within the education or youth sector or equivalent B2B market
- designed and delivered integrated outreach campaigns for customer acquisition.
- used data to drive decisions, including understanding of audience behaviour.
- team management, including direct reports with the ability to develop and support your staff.
- ability to spot opportunities for collaboration across the team and with our partners.
- great self-starter who can independently oversee projects from start to finish.
- bring advanced digital literacy and proficiency in digital tools for marketing and communications (eg email platforms, CMS, social media, AI and MS software).
This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider a reasonable commuting distance for the team days in London.
We are open to hearing from candidates who are interested in part-time hours and/or job share.
We offer 28 days holiday + bank holidays (as we close for the Christmas period).
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The John Innes Centre is looking for a Head of Media and Content to lead the press office, media strategy and content development of a busy, internationally leading research centre on the Norwich Research Park.
About the John Innes Centre:
The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity-led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that knowledge into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long-term goals for the game changing impact of our science globally.
Our employees enjoy access to state-of-the-art technology and a diverse range of specialist training opportunities, including support for leadership and management. Click here to find out more about working at the John Innes Centre.
The role:
The Head of Media and Content will ensure an integrated approach to communications activities, and to grow the reach and impact of our institute. The post holder will bring creativity and good judgement to shape and deliver high-profile, high-quality campaigns and coverage of our research, opinions and vision for the future in collaboration with researchers, fundraisers and senior managers across the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory.
Reporting to the John Innes Centre’s Head of Communications and Engagement, the Head of Media and Content will be embedded within the JIC Communications and Engagement team, and will manage the JIC press office function and wider content creation.
This role will line manage the Press and Media Manager and the Digital Communications Officer. The role will be responsible for press releases, pitches, news stories and content for website, and will deliver the institutes flagship magazine, ‘Advances’, along with other print and digital publications.
The post holder will provide strategic press and campaign experience, combining strong storytelling and marketing expertise to support the development and delivery of a fundraising media and campaign strategy to amplify our reputation and research and showcase our impact with key stakeholders, alongside delivery of our scientific press office activities.
The ideal candidate:
You will have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will have a thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of press office functions, content development and social media platforms, and the ability to horizon-scan to identify and mitigate potential issues, or areas of reputation.
The post holder will have demonstrable experience in as a communications professional, including clear evidence of managing relationships with the media and it is advantageous if the successful candidate has experience working in marketing or fundraising as a communications or media specialist.
Additional information:
We welcome applications from candidates seeking job-share.
Interviews will be held on 1st and 2nd May 2024.
Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.
We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.
The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.
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This is an exciting time to join a growing organisation already established as a leading voice in the responsible investment space, and to play your part in helping shape a fairer, healthier, more sustainable future. The global investment system has an oversized impact on challenges from the climate crisis and biodiversity loss to poverty and inequality. We want to make sure that impact is positive. At ShareAction we work with investors, policymakers, and individuals to unleash the positive potential of the investment system. We aim to build a world where our financial system serves our planet and its people.
Team
This role is part of ShareAction’s dynamic communications team, which leads media and digital activity, manages the website and publications, and ensures a consistent and compelling brand story. Our four-person press office carry out reactive and proactive media relations to position ShareAction as a thought leader on responsible investment, and shape impactful media activity to support the goals of our campaigns on tackling climate change, championing fair treatment of workers, protecting nature, and shaping healthier societies, as well as advocacy towards the UK government and EU institutions.
Position
You’ll be the junior member of ShareAction’s four-person media team, reporting into the Senior Media Manager. You might have a couple of years’ experience working in a press office, agency or as a journalist and a track record of securing positive coverage. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the organisation, developing and implementing media activity to maximise awareness of our priority messages and hard-hitting research among target audiences. An excellent writer and communicator, you’ll have an instinct for a story and be able to build strong relationships with journalists.
What you’ll do (key responsibilities)
- With guidance from the Senior Media Manager, advise colleagues, give feedback, and develop media and communications activity for specific projects. These could be promoting our research or supporting our campaigns on social and environmental issues.
- Play an active part in the smooth running of ShareAction’s press office: organising press lists, pitching stories, and providing high-quality timely responses to media requests and reactive opportunities. Some occasional out of hours working may be required to support major launches or urgent enquiries (we offer flexible working and time off in lieu (TOIL) for these occasions).
- Draft media materials including press releases, briefings, and op eds to communicate ShareAction’s work in an accessible and engaging manner to target public and specialist audiences.
- Support colleagues across the organisation to engage effectively with the media, by briefing and preparing talking points and Q&As and facilitating spokesperson training sessions.
- Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and commentators across specialist and mainstream media. Keep up to date with relevant news and trends and identify opportunities to promote our messages.
- Work with the Senior Media Manager to monitor, evaluate and regularly report on media activity.
- Be a brand champion, ensuring content is aligned with tone of voice, house style and messaging guidelines (all of which you’ll receive training on).
- Demonstrate a commitment to ShareAction’s values (independence, courage, persistence, inclusivity, and respect) and vision of a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people.
Requirements
What you’ll bring to the team
- Some experience working in a press office, agency or as a journalist and a track record of securing positive coverage.
- You’ll have a proactive approach and excellent written and verbal communications skills and be able to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced team and organisation.
- With great interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to build productive relationships with colleagues across the organisation and key external contacts.
- You’ll be passionate about ShareAction’s vision of a world where the financial system serves our planet and people, and committed to our values of independence, courage, persistence, and respect.
- You’ll be proficient with common computer software including Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Knowledge or experience of communications within a campaigning or advocacy organisation.
What we will do for you
Working at ShareAction is an opportunity to help make a difference tackling some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment.
- Introductory training on the financial system and capital markets as well as informal ‘lunch & learn’ sessions with expert guests.
- Membership of CharityComms and opportunities to attend relevant webinars and training, as well as access to its online resources and mentoring scheme.
- A structured settling in period to allow you to fully grasp what ShareAction does and how we communicate.
- Access to a flexible office space in central London and regular social events with colleagues. The full communications team aims to meet at least once a month in person while many colleagues are in the office several times a week.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 25th March 2024.
Interview dates: First stage, Friday 5th and Monday 8th April 2024.
We have a London office, and actively encourage staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available - such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
ShareAction’s London office is based in vibrant Aldgate and a short walk from Aldgate East underground. Hybrid and remote working will remain the norm for many ShareAction staff, with office space available for those who wish to use it.
Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions, we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK. Due to our size, we are unable to sponsor visas.
Please refrain from using any AI tools to write your answers, as this will result in immediate disqualification for the role.
ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and so if you are not 100 percent sure that you meet all the requirements but believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and use the application questions to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.
The post holder will be an integral member of Age UK HHB and an active member of the Operational Management Team (OMT) leading on the implementation of the organisation’s marketing and communications strategy.
This is a new role giving the Marketing and Communications Manager the exciting opportunity of driving our strategy forward, shaping its future direction and developing partner, corporate and public awareness of our services whilst increasing volunteer and donor engagement. Although Communications will be an area of focus the post holder will need to show experience and understanding of wider marketing issues including branding, stakeholder management, positioning and fundraising. There is a lot to do and we are looking forward to working with someone who has the experience and enthusiasm to prioritise the organisation’s needs, put plans into action and develop our marketing function.
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Imkaan is looking for a Communication & Campaigns Manager to join our organisation who can help shape and deliver our communication and campaigns approach and key strategic priorities. The Communication & Campaigns Manager will work closely with the policy team, various teams and Imkaan’s members to deliver and design engagement priorities and map future and key priorities for Imkaan in engagement with the policy and campaigns space.
Communications and campaigns will be informed by Imkaan's internal research, data and evidence work and will play a key role in sharing Imkaan’s work across a mix of audiences. The Communication & Campaigns Manager will build Imkaan’s profile across a wide range of platforms and help develop Imkaan’s voice and messaging with multiple audiences including government.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Work with the policy team and other teams to develop a communications strategy to engage with hard to reach audiences for campaigns and key messages.
- Work closely with the Head of Policy to engage in high profile spaces such as central and local government, ministerial meetings, parliamentary spaces, and across VAWG sector working groups/coalition spaces.
- Create engaging content across a range of communications platforms, including social media, email, newsletters, articles, website, graphics and videos.
- Disseminate and amplify the work of Imkaan across our membership and sector.
- Oversee the development of Imkaan marketing and branding.
- Coordinate efficient and effective internal communication, information flows, and foster cooperation between team members.
- Support the leadership team and board to develop media briefings on key issues including members’ work and areas of concern.
- Review, interpret and share news, both national and local to ensure that Imkaan’s communication is transparent, relevant and credible.
- Promote and illustrate members events such as the yearly AGM and networks.
- Be responsible for appropriate, timely and meaningful website updates and content.
- Assist leadership team and the board with production of action plans, project plans, reports, and annual returns.
- Act as the main contact point and person responsible for engagement both internally and externally to blogs, publications and campaigns where it serves the core aims of the organisation.
- Develop the capacity to provide feedback on media stories and establish spokespeople and/or act as a spokesperson within Imkaan and its members.
- Identify and develop stories and case material for the website, publications and other media engagements.
- Cultivate a portfolio of trusted journalists and media contacts.
- Create internal templates for team use and ensure consistent and accurate messaging.
- Oversee the monitoring and reporting of communications and campaigns activity in the delivery of Imkaan strategy and funder requirements.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF POST
- Acting in accordance with Imkaan’s policies, procedures and ethos including the Equalities and Diversity Strategy - Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Attending and participating in regular training when required.
- Supporting Imkaan to organise any events where a team effort is required.
- Attending and participating in regular supervision, staff and other meetings as necessary.
- Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing in a professional manner, both externally and internally.
- Undertaking any duties consistent with the post as may be reasonably requested by the Board of Trustees.
- Contribute to the planning and coordination of the yearly AGM and annual report as required.
- Working at all times with the best interest of Imkaan in mind and avoiding any action that may cast Imkaan and/or its activities into disrepute.
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We are hiring for a Digital Communications Manager role at the Thomson Reuters Foundation. The role is based out of our London office, on a hybrid basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for this position.
Join a dynamic Communications team working across a unique organisation that combines the power of journalism and the law to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. We do this through:
Journalism
Reporting from the ground in more than 70 countries, our global news team covers the new frontier of human rights. From investigating slavery in supply chains, to the human impact of climate change, to how data-driven technology and AI are impacting people, we report on challenges affecting fundamental human rights and freedoms. We adhere to the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles of integrity, independence and freedom from bias. All our news is distributed on the Reuters newswire.
Media Development
For 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we work to strengthen local and national journalism, improve media ethics, standards and regulation, combat misinformation, and explore and shape the future of the profession. We do this through newsroom consultancy, journalism training and mentoring, capacity-building, and via our funding of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford.
Free Legal Assistance (TrustLaw)
We run the world’s largest pro bono legal network, TrustLaw. Working with leading law firms, we facilitate free legal support, groundbreaking research and resources for NGOs and social enterprises in 175 countries. By spreading the practice of pro bono worldwide we strengthen civil society and drive social change. Our network has grown to 6,500 members, including more than 1,000 law firms and in-house legal teams.
Convening Initiatives
We convene experts to build global awareness of critical issues linked to our areas of work, to inspire collective leadership and to help shape a prosperous world where no one is left behind. Our annual flagship event, Trust Conference, brings together frontline activists, thought leaders and top decision-makers in the areas of media freedom, inclusive economies, and human rights. Other initiatives include thematic working groups convened around the world to share expertise, drive new partnerships, facilitate media coverage and produce legal research.
We are seeking a Digital Communications Manager to join our busy Communications team and contribute towards the organisation’s internal and external communications efforts with an emphasis on digital best practice. Reporting to the Head of Communications, this is an incredible opportunity to land a specialist role in a fast-growing corporate Foundation working on some of the world’s most pressing issues.
About the Role
As Digital Communications Manager at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:
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Write and edit communications material for both internal and external audiences across our digital platforms, understanding complex information and tailoring it for relevant audiences with SEO-friendly structure and messaging.
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Work with the Foundation’s Audience and Product and Tech teams to act as the main point of contact for corporate digital communications activities, including content creation and positioning for Foundation websites, app development for Trust Conference and the creation of digital communications materials.
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Manage the production of regular Foundation outputs such as the external newsletter while providing general communications support.
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Implement and promote digital best practice as the digital comms lead within the team.
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Use your deep understanding of analytics to report on key campaigns and the impact of ongoing communications efforts.
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Liaise with the Foundation’s services and thought leadership teams in developing campaign plans to support their integrated communications needs, devising creative approaches and measuring impact.
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Work with the Foundation’s social team to contribute to the messaging of social media marketing campaigns for major Foundation initiatives and relevant international days.
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Please note that the role does not involve management of the Foundation’s social media channels. However, you will work very closely with the social team to ensure consistent content creation tailored to our communications objectives.
About You
To be our Digital Communications Manager, you will likely have:
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Proven experience in digital communications, ideally for an international organisation, the development sector or within a fast-paced environment. Additional experience in integrated communications would be an asset.
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Strong writing skills, with expert SEO knowledge, and a good understanding of user experience best practice and content management systems.
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A can-do attitude, willing to support across the full suite of communications activities.
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Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal).
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An ability to understand and prioritise complex information.
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Strong knowledge of digital reporting methods and tools.
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Rigorous attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy, with exceptional research and analytical skills.
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As a highly motivated self-starter, an ability to work independently and take initiative, and a desire to implement digital best practice across the communications team.
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Excellent organisational skills – must be able to juggle simultaneous projects led by multiple team members.
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A strong team ethic, keen to learn new skills and share expertise.
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The ability to work creatively, speedily and accurately under pressure and to prioritise accordingly.
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Fluent English is essential and additional languages, an advantage.
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Project management experience or a personal interest in social, humanitarian and/or environmental issues (we are particularly interested to hear more about these throughout the process).
What’s in it For You
At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organisation with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed.
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A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Hybrid working: We recognise the value of a flexible working environment that encourages the creativity and dynamism arising from interacting with colleagues in person, as well as the ability to work remotely.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About the Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change
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Job Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a leading charity who is seeking a skilled Communications Specialist to join their team and drive impactful messaging for their charity.
As an External Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping all external communications strategy, ensuring that the charity’s messaging resonates with their target audiences and drives action towards its mission. You will be responsible for gathering pertinent information from various business, develop copy that strengthens the charity's brand identity whilst collaborating closely with different teams within the charity, you will identify PR opportunities to raise awareness of our impact and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Case Studies Liaison Officer to uncover new storylines, draft content for external distribution, and pitch to suitable media platforms to enhance the charity's visibility.
- Take the lead in generating content for external channels and publications and ensure timely and effective responses to requests for comment and content.
- Assist regional offices with media guidance and written content creation for external platforms.
- Manage relevant PR budgets on a day-to-day basis and handle incoming media inquiries efficiently, drafting appropriate responses as required.
- Foster positive relationships with journalists, while monitoring and reporting on media coverage of the charity in a timely manner.
- Offer guidance to charity spokespeople on engaging with the media and ensure they are briefed adequately on key messages and issues.
- Develop and implement PR plans for relevant charity activities such as events, podcasts, and news stories.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to disseminate key messages across various internal and external channels.
- Co-create and oversee the charity's photography and videography assets programme and manage the charity's podcast programme, ensuring content is relevant, targeted, and effectively distributed across appropriate channels.
Personal Profile:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying key messages effectively to diverse audiences.
- Experience in leading, planning, and executing PR activities across multiple channels to reach target audiences.
- Previous experience of researching and writing impactful case studies is essential.
- Recent and relevant experience in a press office setting, including working with national, regional, and local media outlets.
- Confident and adept at building relationships internally and externally.
- Strong organisational skills, capable of managing a varied workload.
- Quick thinker, able to assess the implications of decisions or situations and communicate effectively.
- Alignment with the principles and values of the charity, with a commitment to staying informed about key issues.
- Ability to work under pressure with a proactive and enthusiastic approach.
- Willingness to work occasional unsociable hours (with time off in lieu provided).
What’s on Offer:
- A hybrid working pattern with 2-days per-week in the organisations’ Central London office.
- A competitive salary of £44,000 pro-rata.
- 4–6-month initial contract with the possibility of extension or even a permanent role.
- An opportunity to work for an organisation which is making a positive difference in the lives of many people.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner charity are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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