2020 was a huge challenge for us operationally as much as it was for individuals and communities across the UK. We put our best foot forward and met that challenge, expanding our operations to meet demand, engaging with more food suppliers and bringing the media and sports ambassadors on board to spread our message and help us engage with those who needed our support.

We now need your expertise to support our work and make sure people throughout Merseyside and North Wales can access our FareShare Go services and understand our mission.

We’ve got a great set of values that inform our work, we’re Passionate, Ambitious, Respectful, Collaborative and Focused. Our mission is to tackle the cause of food poverty and not just the symptoms and we’re driven by the vision of a UK where no good food goes to waste.

So, if you are someone who can forge relationships, engage with audiences and handle all manner of situations, this is the right challenge for you with plenty of chances to make an impact and a difference.

The Role

As a Community Co-ordinator, you will be tasked with driving the growth and sustainability of FareShare Go in Merseyside and North Wales.

Specifically, this will involve engaging, and maximising relationships with, charities and retailers across the region and ensuring their charity experience with us is second-to-none.

Your role will focus on five key areas; charity account management, community capacity building, sustainability and compliance, retailer engagement and FareShare network engagement.

This will involve:

- Engaging with new and existing charities, ensuring that KPIs are reached
- Seeking opportunities to enable and empower charities to increase their capacity
- Identifying stores where re-engagement activities are needed to improve charity coverage
- Maintaining strong retailer relationships across the region
- Partnering closely with the Regional Centre(s) in your area and working on joint initiatives to improve and grow the FareShare community

About You

To be considered as a Community Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Exceptional relationship-building skills with a range of stakeholders
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of audiences
- Confidence and an assertive nature when handling difficult situations, whilst demonstrating calmness and professionalism
- Strong problem-solving skills
- To be able to self-manage your own performance and workload
- Initiative and innovative thinking, in order to shape new/different ways of working
- Strong IT skills
- A flexible approach to working arrangements as the role may involve high levels of travel to areas in the UK
- A valid driving licence for the UK, access to your own vehicle and can undertake extensive travel across your region

Level 2/3 Food Safety training would be desirable, but training will be provided. Previous experience of working with constituent relationship management (CRM) software, preferably Salesforce, would also be beneficial, as would some experience in data analysis and project planning. A degree-level qualification or a strong career history with relevant skills would also be advantageous.

Other organisations may call this role Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Partnerships Officer, Food Poverty Prevention Co-ordinator, Community Partnerships Officer, Charity Partnerships Co-ordinator, or Community Services Officer.
 

The closing date for this role is the 22nd August 2021.

FareShare are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Community Co-ordinator, please apply via our Fareshare Uk website.

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Influencer Marketing and Communications Officer

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide, founded in 1997. We have grown very successfully since then and currently have bases in Warrington, Birmingham, London, Cardiff and Belfast.

We are looking to recruit an Influencer Marketing and Communications Officer to identify and build relationships with key influencers and thought leaders, helping to champion and manage the PAPYRUS brand through creative and engaging influencer marketing campaigns.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of working in marketing and communications
• Experience of working with external ambassadors and influencers and representing an organisation with external stakeholders
• Experience of managing different social media platforms and the ability to use digital channels to improve reach/ efficiency and impact of campaigns/ messaging
• Creativity; the ability to think outside of the box for innovative and original campaigns
• An understanding of the importance of elevating the voices of those with lived-experience, and from a multitude of backgrounds and communities.

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 13-17 (£22,627-£24,491 per annum)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: The successful candidate will be based at our Warrington office and will be required to work flexibly.

Please visit our website to review the full job description and person specification for the role. To apply for the position please complete the application form on our website detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to HR email or to HR, PAPYRUS, Unit 1 Bankside, Warrington, WA1 1UP.

Closing date: 6th August 2021 Interview date: week commencing 16th August 2021

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The group expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Savera UK is a leading national charity (no.1145564), its vision is to eliminate ‘honour-based’ abuse and harmful practices across the UK and beyond. Savera UK’s mission is to tackle the causes and effects of ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices by helping clients find their ‘savera’ – meaning ‘new beginning by providing one-to-one support for those at risk as well as delivering and providing consultancy and training, raising awareness, and contributing to research. Our values are being approachable, respectful, empowering, collaborative, ambitious, and leadership.     

As an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, the post holder must be female under the Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 Part 7 to meet the needs of the majority of our service users.

Job Duties:

As a Campaigns, Communications & Engagement Officer, you will support the organisation by developing & co-ordinating creative & engaging communication outputs and assessing their impact. You will work closely with staff, volunteers and service users to create and share impactful communications to a wide range of audiences, developing tactical plans in line with Savera UK's Communications Strategy. This will mean finding powerful ways to open up genuine discourse, whilst listening and responding to audiences and stakeholders.

You will develop and deliver marketing and communication campaigns, including on social media, on the issues tackled by Savera UK. You will create opportunities to influence and bring about change.

With guidance from the CEO, Advisory Board and the Board of Trustees, you will develop marketing strategies to support the organisation's activities and programmes, including income generation through training packages and fundraising, community engagement, events and conferences.

You will design and manage campaigns that work across digital and offline platforms to deliver tangible results. This includes increasing engagement across social media channels with exciting and creative content, and tactics to optimise content to achieve engagement objectives.

You will have the responsibility of working with and facilitating the Savera UK Youth Advisory Board, in terms of campaigns and development.

Responsibilities:

Campaign and Youth Advisory Board

• Coordinate and facilitate the Savera UK Youth Advisory Board in terms of their campaign and engagement programme.
• Liaise with a range of agencies/services to partner with Savera UK Youth to support their campaigns and development.  
• Manage all Savera UK Youth communications that go out to the public, ensuring they fit with Savera UK’s values and processes.
• Develop and deliver campaigns to raise awareness of ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices.
• Coordinate the logistics of Savera UK Youth events (e.g. videography, still photography).
• Coordinate all aspects of Savera UK Youth conferences, major announcements and media events.

Communications

• Develop the Campaign and Marketing/Communications plan and coordinate its implementation.
• Write and edit content for the web and communications pieces, including E-newsletters, blogs and social media.
• Develop briefs and liaise with external agencies to develop background pieces, fact sheets, media releases and various editorial materials needed for campaigns.
• Distribute internal and external promotional materials.
• Coordinate the logistics of events and campaigns.
• Analyse, develop and set future campaigns with management.
• Effectively manage timelines throughout the campaign process, including collating research and insights, generating briefs, media and creative presentations, development of plans and concepts.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the charity to facilitate the successful delivery of campaigns, commercial, digital, content, public relations and evaluation.
• Monitor campaign performance and work with relevant colleagues and agencies to optimise activity to maximise results.
• Share campaign evaluation reports and key learning with team and management, to inform future marketing and communications activity.
• Provide creative and media support across the organisation as required.
• Work closely with Savera UK PR consultants for coordination and development in terms of PR and communication. 

Social Media & Website

• Develop Social Media content plans. Create and edit content and communications that are optimised, targeted and timely for publishing on all our digital channels.
• Pro-actively track conversations and engage with partners, influencers and relevant content on social media.
• Develop and manage a calendar to schedule posts and ensure consistent relevant contact.
• To respond to immediate and relevant news.
• Responsible for reviewing and updating the website content and liaising with our Marketing agency for all Savera UK’s branding and designs.

Organisation Responsibilities

• To contribute to and support the delivery of the short/long term Savera UK strategic business plan.
• To uphold the values of Savera UK, and all aspects of its confidentiality and Data Protection policies at all times, for the clients and the business of the organisation.
• To maintain and advance the public profile of the organisation across all levels.
• To work closely with the wider team of Savera UK; to participate and contribute to all levels of communication and engagement.
• Ensure that all materials and communications used are accurate and always represent and reflect Savera UK’s branding.
• Attend relevant meetings and partnership groups.
• To present at Board meetings, when required. 
• To support the provision of monitoring and evaluation reports to external funders around our campaigns and communications.

 Other Responsibilities

• To undertake any training as identified. 
• To participate in staff meetings and any other appropriate meetings identified.
• To carry out any other duties as and when required by your line manager and the Board of Savera UK.
• Follow all health and safety including all of Savera UK policies and procedures.

Apply:

Please visit our website for more information, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, and details about how to apply. Please note, we do not accept CV's and you will need to download and complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities and Monitoring Form. 

Closing date: 12pm Monday 9th August 2021. Interviews are expected to take place the following week.

We encourage all women to apply, in particular those from underrepresented groups. Please note that a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) will be required for this post. Savera UK is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered address: 151 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2AH Company Number 7564891 Charity Number 1145564

Clinical Nurse Specialist (RMN)

Are you a registered Clinical Nurse Specialist with working experience of Band 6 or above? Do you like the idea of working for a leading specialist service providing NHS funded intensive mental health packages and residential placements for complex young people and young adults?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Our client's aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a professional team where you will be responsible for assessing, developing, outlining and implementing specialist interventions to young people, both within residential provision and independence packages of care within the community. The young people within the service, will have often transitioned from long term hospital admissions or secure care provisions, as well as having been placed as an alternative to a hospital.

You will be based in our client's Cheshire Hub which is located in Warrington, with the majority of your role covering their two services in Wirral. There will be occasions where you may need to work across West Yorkshire and Lancashire to conduct assessments or duty reviews. Your role will involve working Monday to Friday over a 37.5 hour week.

Company Benefits

- £31,365 - £37,890 or £38,890 - £44,503 (Band 6 / 7 Salary - Dependant on experience)
- 27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 31 days + 8 bank holidays with service)
- Enhanced company pension
- Paid Induction
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Life Assurance 2 x your annual salary
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
- The opportunity for internal promotions
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will:

- Contribute to training and education of the residential team as well as facilitating reflective practice sessions to ensure all intervention is effective and evidence based.
- Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures.
- Be expected to work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary core team in risk management and case formulation for cases of concern referred to the service.
- Provide a specialist assessment and treatment services based upon comprehensive assessment of the young people’s needs from a variety of sources

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you must be:

- A Registered Nurse and have experience at Band 6 or above.
- Experienced in risk assessment and proactive and innovative management of Clinical Risk, Risk Assessment and Management and will embrace a therapeutic risk-taking approach.
- Experienced in Clinical Supervision / Line Management of a junior team.
- Understanding of and experienced in Liaison or a role in Tier 4 inpatient CAMHS and in secure and/or outreach settings.
- Flexible enough to adapt to the changing needs and the skills to provide intensive support for young people with differing mental health needs in varying contexts.

Essential Criteria:

- Full UK Driving Licence
- Legislative Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of working with young people with complex mental health difficulties.
- Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable Criteria:

- Case Management Experience within a Health & Social Care setting
- Accredited Safeguard qualification
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working within a secure setting

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that our client does not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

Our client's reserves the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join Chapter, requiring a highly capable team member to support and motivate individuals to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Our Wellbeing Coaches provide direct support to service users, putting their views at the forefront of our work. We believe that individuals are the experts in their own mental health and work to empower them to develop the skills to be able to play an equal role in managing their own mental health and wellbeing.

As a Wellbeing Coach you will support individuals through face to face, one to one coaching sessions, group workshops and peer group activities. A diverse role- with current activities ranging from supporting service users at our local allotment, online support sessions and a weekly board game group - it requires a passion for working with those who face mental health challenges.

We have a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental illhealth.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage a caseload of service users and support them in maintaining their mental health and wellbeing

• Use a variety of person centred and evidence-based tools and techniques to support individuals in managing their mental health and wellbeing

• Provide motivation to service users, supporting them to set and work towards SMART goals

• Support service users to build confidence, develop resilience and improve their ability to self-manage their mental wellbeing

• Signpost and refer service users to relevant services to meet their needs and assist them in working towards achieving their goals

• Plan and deliver a range of group activities that enable service users to achieve their personal goals

• Contribute to the recruitment and supervision of volunteers that support Chapter’s services Develop and deliver wellbeing workshops (including our RE:SET programme) as part of Chapter’s ongoing service development

 • Maintain accurate information systems, documenting activities and interventions appropriately and ensure client information is kept up to date

Promote all of Chapter’s services to local communities and other agencies as appropriate

• Keep up to date with relevant local and national policy, news, reports, guidance, and campaigns

• To ensure quality standards are adhered to and met and that audits are passed

• To work in accordance with all policies and procedures of Chapter, in particular health and safety, information governance and safeguarding

• To undergo regular supervision and an annual appraisal in line with Chapter's HR policies and procedures

• To commit to own personal training development and attend minimum training and development activities as required

• To ensure that all activities within the service embody Chapter’s values

Savera UK is a leading national charity (no.1145564), its vision is to eliminate ‘honour-based’ abuse and harmful practices across the UK and beyond. Savera UK’s mission is to tackle the causes and effects of ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices by helping clients find their ‘savera’ – meaning ‘new beginning by providing one-to-one support for those at risk as well as delivering and providing consultancy and training, raising awareness, and contributing to research. Our values are being approachable, respectful, empowering, collaborative, ambitious, and leadership.     

Job Summary:

To identify opportunities and secure additional funding; also build and manage relationships and business opportunities that support Savera UK’s strategy and ambition for growth.

To work, with the CEO, to develop and deliver the organisational strategy and business development plan, across all income streams.

Key responsibilities: 

Business Development:

• To work, with the CEO, to identify potential customers in our proposed new business sectors.
• To work, with the CEO and Savera UK team, to develop new business proposals and presentations that bring together Savera UK’s offer to potential partners.
• To strengthen and build new partnerships and collaborations for business opportunities.
• To develop core income streams that are vital to the success of the organisation over the next 3-5 years, including corporate partnerships, major donors, individual giving, Trusts and Foundations, and legacies.  
• Develop KPI’s for income generation from multiple sources, in conjunction with the CEO.
• To develop and deliver creative ways of fundraising.
• To identify, prepare and manage funding bids.
• To provide monitoring and evaluation information to funders.
• Report to the CEO (weekly) on progress against agreed targets and KPIs for new and existing business.
• Increase the charity’s presence in key markets, in line with Savera UK’s ambitious strategic plan and against agreed income targets.
• Work with all the Savera UK team, Board and Advisory Board to identify new partner organisations suitable for us as a charity.
• Provide assistance to the CEO, as and when required.
• Provide and present monitoring and evaluation and income reports.
• Provide long-term development and growth of the finance and business development function, with a view to recruit and increase personnel.
• The successful candidate, in time, will have management recruitment responsibilities, and interaction with volunteers.

 Finance & fundraising development:

• To oversee Savera UK’s finances, to ensure the needs and sustainability of services.
• To work closely with the Finance Lead on the Board, to present quarterly management accounts to the Board of Directors.
• Support the CEO to prepare and present the Annual Accounts report.
• Ensure Savera UK is compliant with Financial Audit requirements.

Management:

• Work with all Savera UK staff, and manage all levels of relationships with clients, stakeholders and partners, that support the organisation to generate and grow income, year-on-year.
• Represent the charity at presentations, meetings and events related to securing and maintaining new business partnerships and commissioning for the organisation.
• Manage all aspects of organisational finance and business development.     
• To assess and manage all risks related to finance and business development and report to the CEO.

General and other:

• To undertake training, as identified and approved by the CEO and Board of Directors.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the CEO and Board.

Review arrangements:

The details contained in this job description reflect the content of this job, at the date of being prepared. It is, however, possible that over time the nature of the job will change. At that time, the CEO/Savera UK Board will expect to revise this job description in consultation with the post holder.

Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 11th August 2021

(Interviews expected the following week)

We encourage all to apply, in particular those from underrepresented groups. Please note that a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) will be required for this post. Savera UK is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered address: 151 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2AH Company Number 7564891 Charity Number 1145564

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Head of Communications and Engagement

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Direct Reports: Digital Marketing Manager, Copywriter

Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours

Contract Duration: Fixed until 25th June 2025

Salary: £32,000-£35,000

Location: Position can be based from home or our Liverpool of Sheffield offices. If home based, will require occasional travel to those offices

Closing Date: 11th August 2021

Interview Date: 1st round of interviews w/c 16th August

Probationary Period: 3 months

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include:

You will be responsible for developing and communicating City Hearts messaging and brand awareness internally and externally.

You will lead on our communications and engagement strategy working closely with the Head of Income Generation and Innovation. You will develop engaging campaigns as part of this work and project manage PR activity associated with them.

You will demonstrate a clear passion for one or more of our impact areas having communication experience within that sector.

On a day-to-day basis this means creating a steady flow of content; finding, crafting and promoting relevant and engaging stories and industry specific newsworthy content that shares our vision, mission, values and activities.

You will create a pipeline for gathering stories in a way that does not place a significant burden on frontline staff and will demonstrate a clear understanding of informed consent and safeguarding in relation to vulnerable individuals and risk assessment processes.

You will work with our Head of Income Generation and Innovation to promote our initiatives, corporate partnerships and individual fundraisers to support reaching charitable fundraising goals.

You will generate creative PR ideas (COPE model: Create Once Post Everywhere)

You will build and maintain relationships with key journalists, broadcasters, content creators, celebrities and influencers

You will oversee our engagement and communications channels including social media, web and SEO.

You will be able to position City Hearts at the forefront of the sectors we operate in communicating our innovative approaches, gaining traction and recognition across a wide audience.

You will ensure that media, press and other external queries are handled in a timely sensitive, mutually beneficial and accurate way.

You will evaluate and measure impact of PR activity

Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media.

You will keep up to date on best practice and news within our sector in particular changes to communications innovation, legislation and codes of practice.

You will ensure City Hearts abides by all relevant legislation in relation to its communications.

You will ensure all spend in relation to Communications and Engagement team and projects is within parameters of any agreed budget.

You will respond to breaking and industry worthy news to highlight our services and position us at the front of industry knowledge sharing.

You will support City Hearts spokespeople in preparing for press interviews and act as a spokesperson when required.

You will track relevant daily news stories to our impact areas, responding to trends, key industry announcements and maximizing opportunities.

You will line manage and coach a small but effective team of marketing and content production staff

You will be responsible for the content produced by the charity including collateral, with the support of your team.

You will ensure the CEO and board of trustees are provided with relevant information through regular reporting.

You will be part of the senior management of the charity and maintain an effective working relationship and communication with members of senior management to ensure the Communications and Engagement Strategy aligns with organisational and departmental goals, strategy, and actions.

You will support senior management with internal communications as and when needed.

PERSON CRITERIA

The ideal candidate will have at least three years’ experience in a similar role.

Additional qualifications in a marketing, journalism, communications or similar field are desirable.

You will have experience in creating and delivering a communications strategy and PR campaigns.

Highly proficient in writing press releases, press statements, Q&As, briefings, blogs and opinion pieces.

Experience in media response to crisis situations, handling enquiries, creation of statements and briefing key staff members for interviews.

You will have a passion for and proven track record of creating dynamic and inspiring content, able to demonstrate previous success at securing media coverage across print, broadcast and online that engages with a range of audiences.

You will have a good understanding of websites and social media platforms.

You will have a desire to amplify the voices of the people we support and our team and have demonstrable experience of having done this previously. 

You will be well organized, creative, analytical, focused on results, demonstrate attention to detail and prioritise your work effectively.

Experience of line management within a communications environment.

Ability to track, record, analyse and use data and insight to generate media stories.

Proven ability to generate excellent media coverage across different types of national and local media.

Ability to follow PR procedures to ensure clients safeguarded.

Proficient in content management systems such as Hootsuite and MailChimp.

Ability to effectively communicate complex information quickly and concisely.

Flexible to work outside of usual working hours as required in order to respond to the needs of the charity in managing media opportunities and enquiries.

Excellent interpersonal skills – comfortable building relationships and communicating with a variety of people.

This is a truly exciting time at Cycling Projects, as we go through a structured period of growth.

We want you as the marketing and communications lead for Cycling Projects to capture the impact and benefits of cycling initiatives delivered by the charity and then use this to hook more people to be active for the long term, more people to volunteer and more partnerships to be formed through this exciting opportunity to be part of the national inclusive cycling landscape.

Who and what we’re looking for

We need someone who can help us take our vision forward, but do it in the right way, a way that fits with our core values. We want someone who can keep an eye on the bigger picture, making sure our strategy is being progressed whilst helping our Senior Leadership Team and wider team grow and learn.

As an Independent Board Member we’ll need you to share your knowledge and experience to keep our Corporate Governance tight and tidy. At the heart of your role is:

• Making sure we always comply with the Capacity’s Members’ Agreement, the Companies Acts, and the highest standards of Corporate Governance.
• Supporting and advising the Board and Senior Leadership Team in the development of creative business strategies that help us achieve our objectives.
• Ensuring that Capacity’s resources are allocated and used in the best way possible to achieve our vision.
• Supporting the Board and wider team in the successful administration of the business.
• Making sure the organisation keeps to high standards of ethics in how it and its teams approach work both externally and internally.
• Sharing any insights you have around the views of local people, local public sector, and the Third Sector in the North West.
• Monitoring the performance of the Senior Leadership team, advising, mentoring, and challenging them to make sure Capacity is the best it can be.
• Attending and actively participating in all Board Meetings (unless absence is agreed prior), including reading and carefully considering how you can contribute to all Board papers in advance.

Our Board meetings are normally held at our central Liverpool office, but of course more recently they’ve had to be via Zoom. They take place about six times a year, however as an Independent Board Member you may also be asked to attend occasional special occassion meetings or join a subcommittee or working group.

What we want from our Diversity and Inclusion specialist

To be the best you can be in this role you’ll need to be really motivated by what we can achieve as an organisation, not just for ourselves and our employees but what we can offer to our clients. We believe (with your support) we can make our approach to diversity and inclusion sector leading, by understanding where we are and where we need to go, you can help us lead the way to excellent practice. You’ll help us ensure our team and our clients are passionate about diversity and inclusion, that they all understand their role, and they all play a part in making this happen.

We encourage all our colleagues to all be great leaders and you’ll be no exception, you’ll need to be a proactive, team-playing, “do-er” who can support us to keep Diversity and Inclusion high on the agenda.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Copywriter
Reports to: Head of Communications and Engagement
Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours
Contract Duration: Fixed until 29th June 2025
Salary: £22,750-£24,000
Location: Position can be based from home or our Liverpool of Sheffield offices. If home based,
may require occasional travel to those offices
Closing Date: 6th August 2021
Interview Date: 18th August 2021
Probationary Period: 3 months

RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with the Head of Communications and Engagement you will create a wide variety of meaningful
content that can be used across multiple outlets supporting the aims and goals, vision and values of the
organization.
• You will be a strong team player able to translate the goals of the team and organisation into content that
compels people to support and engage with our growing work.
• Provide content to our designers, working with them to create a mixture of pieces; from fun social media
posts to pieces sharing the stories of people we support, their journeys to recovery and the issues we
engage with.
• You will write content for newsletters, collateral, press pieces, awareness days, internal and external
campaigns and press releases.
• You will enjoy creative writing and be able to take initiative to identify and propose and generate content
for our platforms in line with our vision and values.
• Create regular and consistent posts across our social media, responding to comments and reaching out to
others building cross links and relational connection.
• You will have experience interviewing vulnerable people and will understand informed consent and risk
assessment processes around working with vulnerable people.
• You will have an understanding of the safeguarding issues surrounding the people we work with.
• You will have an understanding of the issues that City Hearts engages with and be able to write in a
compelling manner on those issues.
• You will track relevant daily news stories to our impact areas, responding to trends and key industry
announcements, producing regular news round ups.
Any other duties that are commensurate with the role;

SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.
• Ability to project manage
• Set and work to own deadlines
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to research
• Ability to negotiate
• Self motivated
• Consistent, reliable and professional.
• Networking
• Programme management
• Service design and/or delivery