Health Promotion Officer

Permanent

Salary: £24,000-£26,000, per annum, dependent on experience, plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

Closing date: 1st November 2021

First Interviews: w/c 8th November 2021

An exciting opportunity for a Health Promotion Officer has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). 

WCRF is the UK’s leading cancer prevention charity. We champion the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity. Every day in the UK around 1,100 people will hear the words, ‘you have cancer’. Over 400 of these people could have avoided this diagnosis, that’s 147,000 people every year. At WCRF we are passionate about reducing this number. To do so, we want more people to access our information to empower them to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

We are seeking a Health Promotion Officer to deliver a range of ongoing activities including workshops, eLearning courses and other training, and to develop information and resources for health professionals, increasing uptake of our resources among this audience and developing and increasing our membership network of health professionals. This role is also involved in helping develop and grow the Health Information team’s work in the cancer survivorship area. 

The successful candidate would have a degree in nutrition (ideally with either ANutr or RNutr status), dietetics, public health or health promotion and experience of working in a health promotion/public health area developing and delivering training to both expert and lay audiences.

Experience of communicating sensitive health-related topics as well ascopywriting, editing and proofreading content for an expert audience and writing for online channels is key, as is meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills, including the ability to work in a busy team and the ability to manage priorities and plan time effectively.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Background

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 Homeshare services.

Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives, Homeshare and Family by Family into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

Homeshare UK is the network for Homeshare services supported by a team at Shared Lives Plus. We’ve recently secured funding to develop two new Homeshare services in Liverpool and Newcastle, as well as develop a social franchise model for small towns and rural areas.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  

We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.  We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Overview of the role

We are looking for a communications officer who can help our existing network and new Homeshare services grow to scale, reach new audiences and compel them to action. Can you write copy that engages and inspires? Can your words change attitudes and actions? If you come alive working in a fast-paced environment aren’t afraid of a challenge and skilled in navigating complex relationships, we would love to receive your application. You will be responsible for delivering tactical marketing, communications and media relations to promote Homeshare at a national, regional and local level. This is a role where understanding across disciplines is essential to coordinate and deliver full communications for Homeshare UK.

You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to produce high-quality creative, effective and accurate press and marketing materials. You will be working with a diverse range of internal clients - an understanding of housing, social enterprise, or older people’s interests would be an advantage.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering communications plans and tactics for colleagues leading Homeshare UK’s new programme of work and membership network. The role will drive national, trade and regional media interest and growth for Homeshare services in key locations across the UK, and its social franchise model, developing marketing to support services’ growth, along with maintaining and updating our digital platform and social media channels.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Advising Homeshare UK colleagues and members on the most effective forms of communication for their target audience
• Creating, editing and uploading content for the web, social media communities, print marketing collateral and internal communications
• Sourcing stories about Homeshare for news articles for regional, national and trade media
• Collating and maintaining regional press and media lists
• Copywriting, editing, proofreading for publications and internal bulletins
• Editing the website and other digital platforms
• Assisting in the management of the story, image, video and design libraries
• Developing and delivering communications channels and processes to ensure consistency and delivery of work on time to internal clients and external audiences
• Organising and developing creative marketing campaigns with online and print marketing collateral, sourcing quotes and liaising with designers
• Regularly monitoring and evaluating engagement in communications channels which can provide insight into current trends and contribute to the Communication team’s operational planning
• Working with people who participate in Homeshare and their local organisation to bring Homeshare to life with key audiences
• Contributing to the team’s strategic planning with ideas to improve communications and engagement based on evidence
• Building strong internal relationships to support colleagues across the organisation to promote brand consistency, tone of voice and facilitate robust communications internally and externally.
• Actively engage with the Homeshare UK network attending monthly practice meetings, training events and annual conference
• Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisations and its members
• Engage in continuous self-development and training
• Promote diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and Human Rights
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. 

Senior PR Officer

We have an exciting opportunity to join Sue Ryder as our Senior Public Relations Officer to help raise the profile of the charity and increase the public understanding and awareness of our work.

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.

Be there when it matters

Position: Senior PR Officer

Location: Homebased / London

Hours: Full time

Salary: £28-32k pa plus competitive employee benefits

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 27th October

Benefits: Company pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro rata), rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, enhanced sick pay, corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services, paid qualifications, Continuation of NHS pension**

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior PR Manager, as Senior PR Officer you will support in positioning Sue Ryder as an expert commentator within the media and lead on the development and implementation of creative PR campaigns.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead on the development and implementation of national PR campaigns across the year focusing around the charity’s bereavement, palliative and neurological work.
• Lead on the development and implementation of creative PR campaigns for the following lead work areas:
  • Fundraising – including community fundraising events, challenge events, trusts and corporate partnerships
  • Retail – including leading on our new retail strategy, shops, new goods and eBay
  • Influencing – supporting on all our policy and public affairs calls
  • Volunteering – supporting on retail and healthcare volunteering
  • Human Rights
  • Nurse identity and recruitment
• Support the Senior PR Manager to position Sue Ryder as an expert media commentator on palliative, neurological and bereavement support
• Deliver an ‘always on’ service by closely monitoring the news agenda and reacting to relevant emerging stories
• Manage the day to day running of the press office and PR Agency

About you:

We are looking for somebody with extensive experience of working in a busy press office/PR team who can provide demonstrable results when it comes to the development and implementation of PR campaigns for national media.

You will have a thorough understanding of both the traditional and online media landscapes and the ability to work on multiple projects at any one time, prioritising effectively, with excellent communication and copy writing skills.

If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters!

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Officer, Media Officer, Press Officer, PR Officer, Senior Press Officer, Media Relations Officer, Senior Media Officer, PR Officer, Communications Manager, PR Manager, PR, Communications and Media Officer, etc.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any point prior to the stated closing date.

The role

This is a really exciting time to join our team at Breast Cancer Now. Having recently launched our new Turning the Tide strategy, we’re more focused and determined than ever to make an impact for people affected by breast cancer.

We’re looking for a Press & PR Manager (maternity cover) to join our ambitious Press, PR & Celebrity Team and play a key role in cementing our place as the ‘go to’ organisation for breast cancer. Focusing on our Services & Influencing charitable work, the right person for the role will build the charity’s profile, championing our bold, challenging, patient-focused and expert voice. This includes securing targeted coverage for our policy and campaigns work to influence decision makers, getting important health messages out to healthcare professionals and the public, and ensuring anyone affected by breast cancer knows that we are here for them the whole way through via our life-changing support services. You’ll create and collaborate on powerful stories and will have innovative ideas about how to get cut-through in the media so our stories get heard in a competitive environment.

About you

You’ll be great at building trusted, influential relationships with colleagues across the charity up to senior management and CEO level, and with journalists, external contacts across the services and influencing arena, and advocates and ambassadors of Breast Cancer Now. You’ll work collaboratively and at pace, without compromising on quality of work, to keep our services and influencing work front and centre of our press and PR activity.

An impactful writer for a range of audiences and across different channels. You’ll have a detailed understanding and passion for policy and campaigns, public health and support services work, along with a creative approach and instinctive sense for what makes a good ‘news’ story, and use your experience and expertise to put Breast Cancer Now at the heart of the external news agenda around breast cancer through both proactive and reactive work.

You’ll be excited to join our ambitious, focused and supportive wider Fundraising, Communications and Engagement Directorate which has a focus and drive to reach and engage more people than ever before in our work and to develop our fundraising to continue to be a sustainable organisation for the future. You will play a key role as a manager within this Directorate. We have an open and supportive learning and development culture and are all taking a hybrid approach to working with a mix of working from home and from the office.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives, and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Although the role is based in our London office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Thursday 28 October 2021 at 9am

Interview date Virtually via Microsoft teams Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 November 2021

Salary: £22k

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements

Location: South Wimbledon/Home- Currently Hybrid Working

Term: Permanent  

Are you looking for an exciting, hands-on digital communications role in a small, ambitious team? Do you want your work to have real impact?

We are a leading London homelessness charity looking for a brilliant designer and digital communications officer. Someone who is passionate about design and would relish the opportunity to create and manage engaging, creative social media content.

Social media will be the main aspect of this role, however, there will be scope to develop into different areas of work, such as website management, copy writing, film, story-telling, press, and production of other internal and external publications.

We are looking for a person who is dedicated and keen to become an integral part of our small, close-knit team.  You will be strongly supported by our Senior Digital Communications Officer who will offer guidance and autonomy as appropriate.

We offer a competitive benefits package, flexible working and place a strong emphasis on career development.  We work from our Kingston Road office, next to South Wimbledon tube, 2 days a week and can choose to either work from home, or one of our other services, for the remaining 3 days.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your learning around the whole process of delivering digital communications and to work within a very supportive and positive Fundraising and Communications department.

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year. Our aim is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to become independent and resilient.  We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help them break the cycle of homelessness.

If this role seems like an exciting and fitting opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

Digital Communications Officer  – Role Profile

Job Title:                    Digital Communications Officer

Department:Fundraising and Communications Department

Reports to:  Senior Communications Officer

Location:South Wimbledon and various offices in South London  

Job Description

Overall Aim

To work with the Senior Communications Officer and Fundraising and Communications Manager to:

• Help deliver our digital and fundraising strategy in order to raise our profile and levels of engagement on social media and online.
• Assist with the digital functions of our internal communications strategy.
• Be a key part of our team

Key responsibilities

Social media, to:

• Design, schedule and post engaging content for all channels using videos, photos and infographics, to drive social engagement, brand awareness, support campaigns and fundraising activities, and represent the range of our services.
• Ensure social media posts are scheduled a week ahead in a timely manner, reviewing messaging, and tone of voice, language and assets with our Senior Communications Officer.
• Proactively engage with a variety of audiences across social media channels, responding timely to comments and posts, and contributing to relevant conversations.
• Work flexibly and reactively in terms of rescheduling content dependent on new content needing to be covered
• Support delivery of digital elements of campaigns, including paid-for advertising.
• Report regularly on our digital performance across the website and social media.
• Manage social media for and at Evolve events, using content to engage with audiences.
• Keep abreast of effective marketing strategies, ensuring we make full use of emerging technology/approaches/tools within social media.
• Keep abreast of local and national news, as well as national or world dates in the calendar that we may wish to comment on or be a part of
• Ensure we are adhering to our internal consent and GDPR policies and diligently saving consent forms

Publications and marketing, to:

• Support colleagues with design and editing of our internal service users’ newsletters, booklets, printed materials and branded publications.

Events, to:

• As a team, provide support for internal, external, stakeholder and fundraising events, and on the day support in the delivery of events.

Other, to:

• Build strong relationships with colleagues across services and departments to find suitable content for publication.
• Alongside the Senior Communications Officer, be a brand guardian, ensuring internal and external communications are professional standard, consistent with Evolve’s behaviours and brand, in compliance with policies and procedures, and recognised good practice, ensuring colleagues know how to use the brand effectively and appropriately, in accordance with our brand guidelines.

Further information

The postholder will be required to:

• Occasionally carry out any other duties as directed by the Fundraising and Communications Manager, Director of Business Development, Chief Executive or Board.
• Work within charity legislation, and in accordance with Fundraising Regulation and GDPR guidance including our consent and privacy policy, across all communication and marketing activities.
• Act in accordance with the aims of Evolve Housing + Support and promote and implement our Equal Opportunities Policy and other polices adopted by the Board.
• Follow our policies and procedures, with particular attention to health and safety, equality and diversity and customer service excellence.
• Further your development and knowledge you will be expected to attend training as necessary including successful completion of your apprenticeship and the modules within this

This job description provides an indication of the roles and responsibilities, but should not be construed as an exclusive list of the duties that the post holder may be asked to undertake. Evolve reserves the right to amend this role profile as necessary, after consultation with the postholder, to reflect changes in or to the role.

Person Specification

Experience & qualifications

• Confident and effective use of social media
• Strong experience or qualifications in design work for digital
• Desirable experience of effectively using various digital platforms and emerging technologies for awareness raising and/or income generation.
• Good copywriting experience
• Website management or involvement would be beneficial

Knowledge

• Understand the relevance of different digital platforms to engage with different audiences.

Skills

• Creative and resourceful- has great ideas and can implement them in the context of limited resources. 
• Strong natural ability to create engaging and effective designs for use across digital platforms and print
• Ability to write engaging content, stories and messaging for a variety of stakeholders.
• Able to develop messaging relevant for influencing different audiences.
• Proficient use of Word, Excel, Photoshop/Canva or other design applications
• Good copywriter and proof-reader
• Capable of delivering results to tight deadlines and under pressure. 
• Good attention to detail

Personal style and behaviour

• Can-do and positive personality with a high degree of personal drive, able to manage both proactive and reactive communications work
• Supports and co-operates fully with colleagues to meet current and future business needs and to promote collaboration.
• Confident, independent and effective team worker, with ability to take own initiative.
• Integrity and honesty, inspiring confidence and openness.
• Resilient, able to handle conflict and remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible approach to work, including willingness to work outside normal office hours if/when required.
• Target focused and driven.

Other requirements

• Personal commitment to the values, vision and behaviours of Evolve Housing + Support and culture of continuous service improvement.
• Commitment to quality, customer service, best practice and best value in all aspects of the organisation’s operations.
• Commitment to service user involvement, and ability to involve service users  in all aspects of the running of the organisation and where appropriate, in the delivery of communications and fundraising.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.

Sight Support West of England exists to reduce the impact of sight loss. We are seeking a proactive and organised team self-starter to join the team and take the lead on all communications and administration within the organisation.

This is a great opportunity to add real value to a small but growing organisation, dedicated to the delivery of high quality services to blind and partially sighted people across the region, and to learn new skills in the process. 

The role will manage our admin systems and suppliers, and coordinate external and internal communications for the charity, ensuring that website, social media and printed communications are up-to-date, effective and relevant.

This is an exciting time of growth and development at Sight Support and we are looking for a strong team player who will relish the challenge of developing our systems and communications.

Although advertised as full-time, we would be willing to make adjustments and appoint part-time for the right candidate.  We welcome a mix of home and office working, and offer flexible hours to suit other commitments.

This role could be based either of our offices in Devizes or Bristol, with occasional travel to our other office and other venues.

To maximise the income, profile and brand of RSPCA Leicestershire Branch - Woodside Animal Centre -to work alongside the Head of Income Generation, Branch Manager and other Fundraising team members and staff to successfully develop, implement and evaluate media and fundraising activities while delivering media and comms goals and the specified annual income and profit budget for the branch.

Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence. 

Role Purpose

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Womankind’s communications. You will manage the Womankind social media channels and keep Womankind’s website up-to-date. You will produce high quality, compelling content that profiles Womankind and our partners. You will support the production of external publications, including leading on the annual impact report. You will play a key role in ensuring external and internal adherence to the Womankind brand. As part of the Policy and Communications team, you will support policy and advocacy influencing, as well as working closely with the Programmes and Learning team and the Fundraising and Marketing team to provide communications support.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Communications Manager to ensure consistency and creativity across all of Womankind’s external communications. They will make a strong contribution to the work and aims of Womankind with the scope to further develop and gain a wide range of practical experience and skills, in accordance with our feminist principles and approach.

Content production

• Develop and disseminate high quality content, such as blogs, news articles, women’s stories and social media content.
• Support colleagues to develop and create content so that a range of voices and expertise are present on the Womankind website.
• Manage and update Womankind’s story bank, working with colleagues and partners to find and interview case studies.
• Keep the content planner up-to-date and working closely across teams to showcase Womankind and partner work.
• Brief and manage external suppliers, such as photographers, videographers and designers, to produce high quality creative outputs that amplify women’s stories and support Womankind’s messaging and values (in agreement with the Communications Manager).

Manage digital channels

• Manage all social media channels profiling Womankind and partners work and adhering to Womankind’s brand.
• Update Womankind’s website with engaging content (working with a range of staff across the organisation) to ensure it is accurate, impactful and motivates key audiences to engage.
• Work with the fundraising team to ensure that digital marketing activity is aligned with wider social media activity.
• Monitor, analyse and report on website and social media against agreed channel objectives and use findings to inform strategy for developing future content and managing channels.

Brand support

• Act as a brand guardian protecting and activating the brand to ensure external and internal alignment with brand and values.
• Support biannual brand reviews and implement learnings to refine processes and strengthen the brand.

Manage the production of external publications

• Lead the production, printing and dissemination of the annual impact report.
• Copy-edit and proof-read key external documents (in agreement with the Communications Manager).
• Manage external suppliers, including designer and printers on products and publications.
• Support the development of fundraising materials and ensure they are in line with Womankind brand guidelines.
• Support the dissemination of reports so that they reach target audiences.

Support policy and advocacy influencing

• Develop and implement communications plans for policy campaigns such as 16 Days of Activism (in agreement with the Communications Manager).
• Support in producing communications materials and publications for key policy events.
• Develop key messaging in line with policy positions for a range of audiences.
• Monitor, analyse and report on campaigns using findings to inform future campaigns.
• Support the coordination of Womankind’s involvement in International Women’s Day, inputting into communications plans and developing content.
• Amplify partners voices and support their advocacy communications at key policy moments.

Support media engagement on key dates

• Explore external media opportunities via external blog posts and media coverage, working with the Communications Manager. 
• Respond to relevant external enquiries from the media (in agreement with the Communications Manager).
• Develop press releases as required.

Volunteer management

• Recruit, manage and support development of volunteers and interns

Cross-organisational initiatives

• Participate in cross-organisational initiatives and groups – such as cross-organisational project groups – as willing and required.

The role may also undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which will be discussed and agreed with the line manager.

The role must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it seeks to support and speak out about women’s human rights and development internationally.

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment at Womankind and to demonstrate commitment to Womankind’s values and ways of working.

Ability and willingness to travel

This post may travel for the purpose of content gathering to Womankind’s focus countries which we estimate could be between 2-4 weeks per year.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience of contributing to the implementation of a communications strategy
• Experience of using a website content management system such as WordPress
• Experience of managing social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Strong written communication skills and experience of copy writing
• Ability to tailor messaging for a range of audiences, from policy makers to donors
• Knowledge of women’s rights and/or gender and development
• Experience of managing a range of different projects and deadlines
• Demonstrable skills as a strong, collegial team player who contributes to a creative and supportive work environment
• Ability to analyse and interpret information
• Ability to work proactively as part of a team and co-operatively across teams
• An understanding of and commitment to Womankind’s strategy, vision and values (including our intersectional approach to feminism, commitment to anti-racism and decolonialisation)
• Ability to apply feminist values to approach to communications as well as ways of working
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own portfolio of work.

Desirable

• Experience in the planning and delivery of integrated communication plans
• Experience in creating basic graphic design such as social media graphics and an eye for design
• Experience of working with national or local organisations in the Global South
• Experience of working within the women’s rights sector
• Experience of managing external suppliers
• Experience of producing publications
• Experience of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning with focus on developing and using tools to measure the impact of communications projects and initiatives.

Terms and conditions

Hours  35 hours

Salary             £31,535 per annum

ContractPermanent

Probationary period3 months

Holidays          28 days per annum plus statutory holidays (3 of these days are to be taken over the Christmas and new year period when the office is closed).

Pension            Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place 

Other benefits    We offer a wide range of flexible working options, enhanced maternity leave, group pension scheme and free eye tests

This position is located in the UK. 

How to apply

Womankind Worldwide welcomes all applicants and values diversity.  We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

To apply for this position please go to Womankind’s recruitment portal and follow the links for more details about what we require.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 10 November 2021 12:00 noon

1st round interviews: w/c 15 November 2021 TBC

2nd round interviews: TBC

Job description: Communications Officer

Job title: Communications Officer

Location: Flexible, home and/or our London office. We are currently working from home but in the future we will be asking everyone to attend the office one day a month so we have the opportunity to meet and collaborate in-person. Outside of this one day a month, it will be up to you whether you want to work fully from home or to attend the office more regularly. We are more interested in the quality and content of your work, and your ability to work with others and to deadlines, than where you work.

Reporting to: Programmes Director

Hours: full-time (we are open to considering flexible arrangements, such as a job share, flexible working hours etc.)

Salary: up to £30,000

The role:

As the sole member of communications staff in a small team in our UK office, you’ll work closely with the Programmes Director and staff across our UK and Nigeria teams to drive our communications strategy and deliver day-to-day communications work. This includes the editing and production of publications, maintaining and updating our website and social media channels, producing copy and basic graphic design content, and engaging with our media contacts. You’ll be the one who will define how our outputs are represented externally and ensure that our brand identity and voice are defined and maintained across all of our materials. A large part of the role involves working with project teams to oversee and support the delivery of project-specific communications plans. This is a wide ranging role, with scope to progress in SDN by assuming higher-levels of responsibility and autonomy in managing our communications work.

We’d ideally like you to have at least three years of relevant experience, with a good level of experience in producing and designing communications content; managing and producing publications, website and social media content; contributing to the development and implementation of campaigns; and copy-writing and editing. These are tasks which are crucial to keeping our basic communications functions running, so you’ll need a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in Adobe CC in particular Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and website management via a WordPress CMS.

Job purpose:
 

The purpose of the role is to develop and manage SDN’s communications activities to maximise the influence of our work. The role has three main objectives:

1. To develop and manage SDN’s communications systems and processes.
2. To directly support the communications elements of SDN projects (e.g. events, publications and campaigns).
3. To build a strong external presence and awareness of SDN and its work.

Duties:

Objective 1: To develop and manage SDN’s communications systems and processes.

• Develop and manage systems and processes for communications activities and ensure these are followed (e.g. for the development of publications, website updates).
• Act as a brand guardian and champion, advising others to ensure all content and messaging is on-brand.
• Maintain a document management system of communication materials.
• Monitor the performance of SDN’s communications (e.g. via website analytics)
• Support the development and implementation of the SDN communications strategy.

Objective 2: To directly support the communications elements of SDN projects (e.g. events, publications and campaigns).

• Support and manage the development and delivery of project-level communications plans. This includes designing and producing website and social media content; managing publication development and dissemination; supporting the delivery of campaigns, events and other stakeholder engagements; and tracking communications expenses.
• Write high quality, compelling copy in a range of styles, primarily for social media, websites and press releases.
• Work with external photographers, filmmakers and designers to commission and produce content including graphics and video.

• Line/project manage, or coordinate, communications staff as necessary to ensure coordinated external communications, field support to projects, and efficient application of communications human resources.

Objective 3: To build a strong external presence and awareness of SDN and its work.

• Develop and own all communications channels to ensure key audiences are being reached through email (e.g. mailing list), social media, the website, and other channels.
• Design and produce content for social media, website, and email channels.
• Support the management of media requests and the development of a network of media contacts.

Other:

• Represent SDN at external meetings and events as requested
• To abide by SDN’s policies, including its Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Anti-Fraud and Corruption policy
• Where relevant, line manage team members, and manage the work of consultants/external partners
• Any other duties that are reasonably asked of you

Person specification:

The work we do here at SDN varies day to day so we need someone who is dynamic and reliable, who can work under pressure and deliver efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will have:

• 3+ years’ communications experience working in a multi-channel communications role
• Experience in copywriting, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience of coordinating and producing publications.
• Experience of managing, developing and updating content for outlets such as websites and social media.
• Experience of managing a WordPress website CMS, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), site navigation, Gutenberg page structuring, and content updates with basic HTML knowledge.
• Demonstrable competence in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
• Track record of communications project delivery, such as campaign planning and implementation and evaluation, and achieving key campaign objectives.
• Ability to manage staff in a matrix-management structure and remotely, and/or experience managing/coordinating the work of others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate with a variety of people at all levels.
• Flare for writing concise, compelling copy in plain English, according to a house Style Guide.

Desirable skills:

• Experience with Google Analytics 4, Adwords, and Search Console.
• Competence in Adobe Premiere Pro/video editing.
• A good eye for what makes a photograph effective, and technical knowledge of DSLRs.
• Experience in creating specifications for colleagues embarking on content gathering field trips.

Please check the attached document for more information.

This is an exciting position for an exceptional communicator with digital skills who wants to work for a high-profile charity and be part of a well-established, small, friendly team.

Our members and stakeholders are at the heart of our organisation. As Marketing and Communications Officer, you will oversee and develop Helpline Partnership’s (HLP’s) membership base, products and services. 

We are seeking to significantly grow our reach, stakeholder base and campaign activity through multiple channels, enhancing our reputation and profile.

The ideal candidate will be

• able to produce original, engaging content and deploy it across multiple channels
• able to produce creative content with a particular awareness around charity sector engagement, including social media platforms, with attention to detail
• able to explore new and innovative techniques
• self-motivated and able to work by themselves as well as collaboratively with colleagues and digital partners
• flexible, diligent and able to effectively manage a busy schedule
• positive, proactive and solution focussed, who is a real team player

The role is permanently home-based, travel throughout the UK will also feature.  

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days’ annual leave rising with length of service, a company pension scheme, free life assurance and an employee assistance programme.  HLP is committed to equality of opportunity.

Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.

No contact from agencies or media sales.

Closing Date: Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 5.00 pm Please be aware that we will be scheduling interviews as the applications come in so may have to close the advert early.

Interviews will be held virtually

Who we are

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that pursues legal claims on behalf of survivors of torture in the UK and around the world to obtain justice and reparation for violations against their human rights. We empower survivors to access justice through human rights cases against governments, civil cases against individuals, and cases where we advocate for law enforcement bodies to prosecute perpetrators under the principle of universal jurisdiction. Our approach is strategic, so that as well as representing an individual we target the policy reasons that enabled the torture to take place, by building a campaign that uses advocacy, community engagement, and communications to influence change. Our 2025 Strategy identifies torture related to dissent and discriminatory torture as our two thematic priorities. We also support the anti-torture movement through our solidarity programme.

The Team

The Communications team supports the core and project activities of REDRESS, including our strategic litigation, policy advocacy, and fundraising, to ensure that survivors have a voice, to draw attention to our cause, to influence stakeholders, and to raise our profile to enhance our influence. The Communications team works with the press, develops strategic social media campaigns, curates our website, manages our publications, facilitates events and uses analytics tools to improve digital performance.

Position Profile

REDRESS is recruiting a Communications and Digital Assistant to support our communications work. We are seeking applications from candidates with a passion for storytelling and producing engaging content for REDRESS’s key audiences across multiple channels, including digital formats.

The Role

Based in London, the Communications and Digital Assistant will be responsible for supporting the delivery of REDRESS’s Communications strategy, and providing communications support across projects as required.

Responsibilities

The position will contribute to the work of REDRESS as follows: 

· Writing, editing and proof-reading content for our communications materials, including reports, press releases, newsletters and marketing materials.

· Helping manage our social media platforms by planning, creating and scheduling engaging content, including graphics and videos, and managing paid ads.

· Updating and creating SEO content for our website (Word Press).

· Maintaining, and growing our GDPR compliant stakeholder list (e.g. media lists).

· Supporting the planning and delivery of in-person and online events such as webinars, including supporting digital facilitation.

· Monitoring all communications and gathering data to prepare reports on performance.

· Managing our digital photography and video content.

The position is also expected to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time by REDRESS.

Personal Specification

This is an entry level position, and so we will consider candidates at the beginning of their career, with some relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have the following skills. 

Essential Competencies

The successful candidate will need to have the following competencies:

· A relevant university degree or diploma. 

· Relevant experience such as internships, volunteer roles, work experience, educational work placements, or other practical experience.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

· Graphic design or video editing skills.

· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software, particularly Excel.

Desirable Competencies

A strong candidate will also have other desirable competencies:

· At least one year of relevant experience such as internships, volunteer roles, educational work placements, or work experience, preferably within a charity.

· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign; Photoshop; Illustrator; Premiere; Audition, etc.).

· Experience of working with a web Content Management System, e.g. WordPress.

· Experience of using analytics tools such as Google analytics to monitor, interpret and improve digital performance.

· IT proficiency of Office 365 suite of software, cloud-based.

· Knowledge of SEO techniques and best practice.

· Fluency in a language other than English, in particular French, Arabic or Spanish. 

Personal Attributes

To work for REDRESS, the candidate should have the following personal attributes: 

· Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small and energetic team with a wide range of personalities. 

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task, show initiative, solve problems, and take a hands-on role when necessary.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work. 

· Able to work with victims of human rights abuse with a range of specific needs

Terms

Reporting. The position reports to the Head of Communications.

Hours. This is a full-time position at 35 hours a week. Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time.

Location. The position is based at the REDRESSS office in London. REDRESS has a flexible working policy which allows some working from home.

Salary. REDRESS staff are paid according to set salary scales, with annual cost of living increases, and the possibility of step-increase with strong performance. This is an entry level ‘assistant’ position, with a salary range starting at £26,390.

Start date. Ideally the position would start in December 2021.

Probation. There is a six-month probationary period. 

Pension. REDRESS offers a pension contribution of 10% of salary.

Holiday.  There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK.

First round Interviews will take place on Wednesday 3 November.

Final round interviews will take place on Friday 5 November.

In line with our Equality Policy, we particularly welcome applications from candidates from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented at REDRESS.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter of no more than one page explaining (a) why you would like to work for REDRESSS, and (b) how you fulfil the personal specification for the role, together with a Curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two references (these will only be approached in final stage of the process).

Please also complete and submit the Diversity Monitoring Form (which is anonymous).

Deadline: Tuesday 26 October 2021

We are continuing to work with a small Exeter based charity, Balloons, who work hard to support children and young people (C&YP) affected by bereavement in the Exeter, Mid and East Devon areas.  The charity is now ready to appoint their second Chief Executive Officer on the retirement of the incumbent CEO Sara Bennett, to enable them to grow and develop their services further to continue to reach those C&YP who need them. We had hoped to attract candidates who could offer qualifications and experience in counselling/therapy but now realise we need to be throw our net a bit wider and are keen to hear from candidates who can offer leadership experience gained within an organisation that supports children and young people. 

We are looking for someone who can lead the charity into the future, using their expertise and knowledge to drive, innovate and enhance the business of Balloons. Applicants will have previous strategic management experience and be effective operationally. They may have some knowledge and experience of the delivery of psychological wellbeing services. Interested applicants should bear in mind the small size of the charity.

More specifically we are seeking:

• Degree level education and maybe a relevant qualification in clinical or therapeutic practice, as well as a business, management, or leadership qualification.
• Able to demonstrate successful leadership of a non-profit organisation.
• Innovation, vision, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional people management skills.
• A track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
• Financial acumen.
• Previous experience of working with a voluntary board of trustees.
• Previous experience of leading an organisation which uses volunteers.
• Knowledge and experience of psychological wellbeing and safeguarding processes when working with C&YP.
• A genuine interest in this area of work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that a long-term strategy is in place for financial and operational security, and that the charity is fully compliant with all relevant legislation.
• Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance the level of funding available to the charity.
• Have responsibility for day-to-day financial management of the charity.
• Work with the clinical management team to ensure that effective processes are in place so that the charity remains responsive to the needs of grieving C&YP
• Lead, manage and support the staff team to maximise their personal contributions.
• Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders.
• Seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of the charity.
• Oversee the use of digital technology.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a well-respected charity delivering meaningful and valued services to C&YP, and to lead a small staff team to ensure they continue to grow and flourish both as part of the organisation and individually. 

If you would like to play a key role in the future of Balloons, please see the recruitment process in the attached Information Pack

Job Title

Communications Officer

Salary    /   Days of work

£20,000 pro rata. 16 Hours per week

Approx. £8,550 Gross pa.  Plus, travel expenses.

2-year fixed term contract; possible extension if funded.

Place of work

Based Lemington Community Centre, & work throughout the northeast region.

Report to

Useful Vision Team Leader

Main Purpose of the Job

Support the team with the delivery of accessible activities for visually impaired children. Write, edit, co-ordinate and publish marketing content across various channels. Plan and implement communications and marketing campaigns raising awareness and funds.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.

Accessible Activities & Information

• Support the Activities Coordinator, running activities for visually impaired children.
• Listen and learn from families – use information appropriately in marketing and team feedback.
• Photography for marketing, in line with safeguarding policies.
• Evaluate the need for information support and research resources to share with families and staff.

2.

Digital

• Social media marketing - developing a distinct online presence,  attracting high numbers of followers via; Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.  Including accessible notations.
• Manage and update UV website content. Including using and storing photographs appropriately.
• Research online media opportunities – blogs etc. Share appropriate information with parents and carers.

3.

Communications.

• To key groups; Press, funders, staff, volunteers & UV families.
• Produce, edit and distribute materials, dealing sensitively with those whose personal experiences might be featured.
• Provide creative, and editorial support for projects; report on progress, reviewing material based on feedback.
• Attend information days, and events as required to recruit volunteers, register families and  share information.
• Boost & sustain our fundraising success; corporate sponsorship, grants, donations.

4.

Press 

• Field enquiries from stakeholders; journalists, politicians & service users.
• Create press releases identifying newsworthy content from our activities.
• Build relationships with journalists to promote the charity and its work.
• Work sensitively with families to tell their stories in an appropriate way.

5.

Brand 

• Act as a brand champion; Ensure consistent branding across the charity, working with colleagues.
• Help maintain and build reputation.
• Maintain library system for press cuttings, monitor cuttings and report.

6.

• Learn and adhere to all Useful Vision policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety & Equality & Diversity.

Special Features

Essential

Requirements.

• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
• Comprehensive IT skills as required for the post.
• Good knowledge of GDPR
• Must be able to work a minimum of 1 weekend day a month, occasional after school hours, and evenings.
• Excellent organisational skills, working to deadlines and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to record, monitor and evaluate your work.
• Good creative design skills.
• Competent Photographer.
• Relevant Degree or equivalent education or work experience.
• Experience of working with disabled people.
• Full Driving licence or ability to travel around the region independently.

Desirable

• Proven track record in a PR or marketing role, understanding corporate branding.
• Experience of working in Print or Media broadcast
• Experience of the needs of disabled children
• Experience of the needs of visually impaired people.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CLOSING DATE  22nd October 2021

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; and we would love you to join our committed and enthusiastic team. 

The Communications Officer role is crucial to our strategic delivery of creating a Wilder Essex. In this role you will drive forward our communications messaging and channels, ensuring our brand is best represented and securing media interviews that will help Essex Wildlife Trust inspire and engage thousands of new wildlife supporters.

If you are an energetic self-starter with experience working in external communications and with the media, and you feel you would fit in our friendly, committed, passionate and professional organisation then we would love to hear from you.