Press & Media Officer

 (Ref SUS2882)

£27,255 annum

37.5 hours per week – based in central Bristol

Sustrans has a vision of a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and our environment. This role will play a key part in helping us to achieve that by pitching winning ideas to national media and securing a high volume of positive media coverage about our work. Your ability to spot and sell-in a good story and to deliver successful media and communications campaigns across all platforms will help us achieve our strategic aims and raise our profile.

We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated with excellent communication skills, strong writing skills, experience in B2C PR and a proven ability to influence internally.  Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have an excellent understanding of how the media works, a strong news sense and experience of using creative PR techniques. With a proven track record of building relationships with journalists, commentators and bloggers and producing inspiring copy, media statements, opinion pieces and blogs, you will generate great coverage for us in print, broadcast and digital media.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Friday 27 March 2020.  Interviews will take place in Bristol on Friday 3 April 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

We are seeking a pro-active and engaging Corporate, Community and Events Fundraiser to raise the profile of the charity, grow supporters and corporate sponsors, increase fundraising volunteers and help raise funds for HorseWorld Trust through internal and external activities and events.

You will need to be confident, with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable experience of running fundraising events and community fundraising activities, developing corporate partnerships and volunteer engagement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with drive and ambition and a minimum of 12 months experience in corporate and/or community fundraising / sales / event management.  A full driving licence and the use of a car are also essential.

For more details and to apply for this role please download the Role Profile/Person Specification and Application Form.

Re-engage organises free social gatherings - tea parties and other gatherings and outings - for people aged over 75 who live alone and experience loneliness. Groups meet monthly and friendships are formed. As the population ages, the need for our service will grow significantly.

About the role  

We are looking for leaders who will work together across the UK in a role that will be part of shaping the culture and work of Re-engage to eradicate loneliness and isolation for older people and deliver a first class volunteer experience. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating our services which are mostly volunteer- led. You will achieve this by inspiring and coaching your regional teams to forge funding and development partnerships in their local settings that will ensure our local programmes are funded and delivering the greatest impact for the people we serve.

 About you   
You will need excellent team leadership/management and effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage the service in a large area and oversee the development of our work for the future.  You will also have:   

• Knowledge of the region and national, regional, and local referral partners and funders. 

• Demonstrable experience of managing operational matters at senior level in line with excellent knowledge of best practice, budget management, and strategic planning.

• Excellent people management, able to drive the best performance from teams and individuals

• The ability to manage processes in a timely and effective manner, negotiating strong outcomes, problem solving and developing excellent working relationships

• The ability to plan effectively and in a timely fashion, prioritising where to spend time and resources so that deadlines and targets can be met

• The ability to determine effective and persuasive strategies, in daily work, as well as in contributing to the wider direction of the charity

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, able to analyse situations and focus on achieving solutions or ways forward

• The capability to collect, analyse and use data to drive and improve services 

• A demonstrable ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally

• Proven ability to prioritise, work on own initiative, and deliver desired results

• Ability to deal well with deadlines and conflicting priorities

• Use of own car (insured for business use) and a clean driving license are required.

• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service/Protecting Vulnerable Groups check. 

This role is home-based, but we expect our Head of Engagement to be based in or within a reasonable commute of a major population centre  

You will be part of our UK-wide management team of four, currently led by the Chief Executive. 

This is a permanent role after satisfactory completion of probationary period 

Start April/May 2020 but we are happy to be flexible for the right candidate. 

Salary: from £33,000

Holidays 26 days per year plus public holidays pro rata. 

Additional Information: DHI offers up to 31 days paid leave (service related) in addition to statutory holidays, a 7% pension contribution and Employee Assistance Scheme.

The role 

DHI is an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and well-being of their community. We are looking for applicants who will share our passion for our values, and our commitment to our client groups and local communities.

We are recruiting for an Supported Housing worker to join DHI in Bath. This exciting, varied and rewarding role will involve supporting clients to achieve and maintain abstinence from problematic drug/alcohol use and supporting them to move on to live fulfilling and independent lives.

You will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic team that work hard to support each other, deliver an exceptional service to clients and meet our contract requirements.

If you’ve got experience of working in housing and share DHI’s values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please contact Recruitment.

How to apply

Please complete an Application and Skills Form and email these to Recruitment by midday Friday 3rd April.

You should use the Job Description and Person Specification to assist you in completing the Skills form.