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Community Fundraising Officer, South 

Hours: Part-time – 21 hours per week

Location: Hybrid Working with a minimum of one day a week working from Head Office (based near the city in London)

Reports to: Community Fundraising Manager

Role purpose: To fundraise for The Sick Children’s Trust through varied community fundraising activities, including supporting family fundraising and third-party events in the south such as but not limited to The Royal Parks Half Marathon. The postholder will be required to forge and develop new fundraising opportunities and relationships with local businesses, community organisations and schools. Ensuring a sensitive and effective supporter journey for new and existing supporters.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Ø  To cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters and volunteers to participate in a range of third-party events including The Royal Parks Half Marathon and ‘run your own’ fundraising events. To uplift supporter value, steward and retain through the delivery of brilliant supporter care whilst being respectful of potential sensitivities particularly when working with families who are fundraising in memory

Ø  Build and develop trusted relationships when appropriate with families to support fundraising, storytelling and volunteering. Work sensitively and empathetically with this core audience group engendering their long-term support and advocacy of the Charity’s work.

Ø  Maintain contact with and work alongside the House Teams in London with a view to occasional working from the houses. Ensuring the House Teams are aware of any potential volunteering opportunities.

Ø   To work closely and collaboratively with the other two Community Fundraising Officer’s - one based in the south, one based in the north and the Fundraising Assistant based in the south.

Ø  To proactively target independent businesses (outside of corporate partnerships) and schools by going out regularly in the local Community to secure annual income targets set by the Head of Fundraising.

Ø  To develop and forge new and existing relationships with local clubs and associations to secure their support both financially and in raising awareness of the charity.

Ø  Leading on Supermarket charitable schemes, including research, support with copy and applications to reach targets set for this area of income.

Ø  Accurately record and monitor income and expenditure budgets for your area, spotting gaps in income and finding other ways to reach target set

Ø  Create and maintain supporter fundraising information on our Donorflex database to ensure it is up to date and accurate.

Ø   Communicate and work collaboratively with our Communications and Marketing team to ensure maximum press and social media coverage is obtained for The Sick Children’s Trust Community Fundraising activities.

Ø   To work collaboratively with other fundraising departments and the Communications and Marketing team for effective integration of campaigns and activities.

Ø   To represent the charity as and when required to schools, local businesses and community groups in the South, including speaking at events when necessary.

Ø   Carry out office and general duties and tasks to ensure the effectiveness and smooth running of the post holder’s work, team and organisation.

Ø  Duties may vary from time to time as determined by service and business need

Closing date: 7th February 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Officer in the Social Sciences Development team to join us on a permanent basis.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

· 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.

· One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.

· A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.

· An excellent contributory pension scheme.

· Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.

· Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

· Opportunities for growth and development, including membership to CASE.

About the Role

In this role you will be securing gifts up to £50,000 and will help identify potential donors to our academic research projects on pressing issues such as climate change, early years education and social inequality.

About You

· You will have previous experience in sales, fundraising or alumni relations

· You will be highly motivated

· You will be an enthusiastic individual who is a confident communicator

·         You will be able to manage, prioritise and adapt to a diverse workload, meet deadlines, and work calmly under pressure.

· You will be naturally curious and keen to learn

We are recruiting an interim External Affairs Manager on a fixed term contract running to 1 February 2026. This is a diverse role and will include:

Influencing and stakeholder management

• Working with the Head of External Affairs and Income (EA&I) to manage and deliver the influencing strategy, including helping to deliver campaigns.

• Driving our public affairs activities, and supporting team with day to day public affairs engagement.

Communications and events

• Working with Head of EA&I to manage the External Affairs’ team’s day-to-day work, including supporting the team with social media, website and press relations.

• Working with Head of EA&I to deliver our communications plans.

• Overseeing and project managing the charity’s events programme.

Leadership and management

• Project planning, with a focus on supporting the team to deliver outputs and meet deadlines. 

• Leading External Affairs team catch ups and project planning.

• Line managing a Senior External Affairs Officer and External Affairs Assistant with a focus on professional development.

• Providing sign-off on a number of areas, including those that carry some risk to the charity.

• Working with the Head of EA&I to collect key management information to report on the impact and reach of external affairs activities to the CEO.

• Assisting with the charity’s other activities as required.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to play a leading role at Cure Parkinson’s, as our PR Manager (maternity cover). This role will be responsible for leading the charity’s media presence and PR activity, ensuring our voice and message are heard as a progressive research charity innovating on behalf of people living with Parkinson's, determined to urgently find a cure.

Joining us at an exciting time for the charity, you would be part of a small but dynamic team with the opportunity to develop and make your own mark.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy press office, of strategically planning and executing media campaigns and a demonstrable record of securing national and regional coverage with high engagement and reach. You will have a flair for writing and generating news stories, and exceptional people and communication skills.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract (min 12 months). 

About the role

You will

• Celebrate the achievements of brain injury survivors across the UK, promote the services that Headway UK offers and raise awareness of the prevalence of brain injury.
• Establish Headway as a leading voice in the area of brain injury, ensuring that relevant media outlets are presented with relevant information.

What you will do

• Obtain regular positive national and local media coverage for Headway
• Produce high-quality written materials for release to the media
• Communicate with and facilitate media coverage for independent Headway charities and volunteer-led branches, helping to raise their profiles locally
• Monitor and evaluate media coverage and PR activity to enable the effective tracking of the charity’s reputation.
• Be the first point of call for all media enquiries and take appropriate action
• Manage and cultivate relationships with local and national media.
• Liaise with the fundraising department and promote its initiatives in local and national media outlets.
• Source and interview individuals willing to share their personal experiences of brain injury & to draft personal testimonies and create a database of case studies ready to be used in reaction to relevant news stories.
• Assist in the production of Headway News and other regular communications
• Assist in the planning and execution of the national campaign for Action for Brain Injury Week and to assist in the implementation of additional campaigns throughout the year

About you

We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:

• Have experience of working with local, regional and national media outlets, including crafting in press releases and sell-in

• Have experience of interviewing people from all backgrounds

• Have a highly collaborative working style, fostering teamwork and cross-functional cooperation.

• Be comfortable being the first point of call for journalist enquiries

• Excellent organisational abilities, with a track record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines efficiently.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear, effective messaging across all channels.

Visit our website to find out more about the role, the work of Headway, the benefits we offer and apply for this job. We look forward to hearing from you.

Are you PR savvy enough to help inspire more people to support the nation’s biggest heart charity? Do you have experience of leading and delivering successful media campaigns?

If so, you could be the Senior Press Officer we are looking for!

About the Role

In this role, you will support the Charity’s Fundraising arm, helping to deliver media campaigns that will emotionally and creatively communicate the need for more people and organisations to donate to the BHF and help fund our lifesaving research.

You’ll play an important role by leading priority fundraising campaigns and events, writing engaging and exciting content to encourage people to donate to the BHF or sign up to one of our successful challenge events.

Working closely with the wider Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement directorate, you’ll build effective working relationships that will help maximise our opportunities and help generate income. You’ll also assist the PR team in our work with corporate partners, including big national brands, to help creatively communicate the exciting ways they help fund our research.

The role will also support the BHF’s busy press office, where you will spot opportunities, respond to daily media enquiries, and participate in our out of hour’s service on a rotational shift basis.

Working arrangements 

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. 
 
At BHF we believe in the power of working together. On a blended contract, you can expect to spend some time in the office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of office spaces is driven in part by your role and the work you will do with other teams.  This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 
 
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about the flexibility offer available at the application or interview stage.

About you 
 
Already working in a PR environment, you will be a self-starter and bring enthusiasm, drive and creativity to develop stand-out campaigns that land in the national press.

You'll have a good working knowledge of the media landscape and an understanding of what works well in press to achieve coverage. You’ll also be an exceptional communicator, able to deliver accurate and engaging communications.

With previous experience assisting in the delivery of integrated PR campaigns, you'll have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills and be confident managing a range of tasks and projects with competing deadlines. You’ll have confidence in working with people at all levels, enjoy pitching in to help your team, building relationships and have an understanding of the BHF’s cause and objectives.

You will preferably have strong experience working as a Press Officer, be passionate about the charity sector, and have experience of writing and selling press releases to national media and assisting on campaigns.

About us 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Benefits 

To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page.

Interview process

Interviews will be held via microsoft teams.

FIT makes grants to organisations and provides individual fellowships for work that promotes sustainable transport as a universal basic right, reduces the environmental impact of our transport system, and reduces the dominance of the car in society. The Foundation also makes loans, repayable grants and equity investments to selected projects and innovations. For further information about our work and examples of our projects, please visit our website.

The Communications Officer will manage the Charity's communications activities including PR/press, the website and social media, as well as helping organise various events. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual who cares passionately about achieving our aims. The role offers an opportunity to help shape the Foundation’s priorities and strategy, to be part of a movement for change, and to identify and work with some exceptional individuals and organisations. 

 JOB DESCRIPTION

1)   PR/ press:

• Promoting FIT and its work to a wider audience

• Publishing and promoting the work of FIT’s grantees, fellows and investees using blogs, social media, newsletters and press releases:

  • Communicating with grantees, fellows and investees to obtain relevant information

  • Drafting news articles for the FIT website and social media

  • Producing a quarterly newsletter detailing new grant awards, grantee news and upcoming events

  • Producing press releases and media articles

  • Liaising with external press and print media organisations

  • Creative use of other media as the post holder sees fit

• Creating a digital catalogue/ archive of all FIT-funded projects, fellowships and investments

• Adding FIT to directories of grant-giving organisations to allow us to be found by a wider audience.

2)      Website: 

• Maintaining and updating FIT’s website (in conjunction with the Executive Secretary & Grants Manager)

• Producing grant impact summaries for the individual project pages on the website using information provided in final project reports

• Adding missing past/ present funded projects to the website to create a complete online record of everything FIT has funded.

3)      Social media: 

• Managing FIT’s existing social media accounts including LinkedIn and X

• Setting up new social media accounts as necessary eg Facebook

• Drafting a social media policy for FIT.

4)   Events/ networking:

• Supporting the organisation of in person events and webinars to showcase the projects, fellowships and social investments which FIT supports, and to enable networking amongst those supported by FIT (in conjunction with the Executive Secretary & Grants Manager and Events Manager)

• Creating virtual sub-groups of grantees and fellows to further enable networking opportunities.

5)    Other: 

• Opportunity for drafting a communications strategy

• Other communications tasks from time to time as deemed reasonable by the trustees and Executive Secretary & Grants Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Communications Officer will actively and passionately promote the work of the Foundation and will be aligned with the aims of FIT, which are public transport as a universal basic right, reducing the environmental impact of our transport system, and reducing the dominance of the car in society.

Skills and competencies

• Excellent copywriting skills and experience in drafting copy for technical and non-technical audiences in a variety of formats, including web, social media, news articles, press releases, formal reports, etc (E)

• Experience in web editing using WordPress (E)

• Ability to work and liaise with a wide range of people (E)

• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail (E)

• Ability to work independently under own initiative (E)

• High level organisational and administrative skills (E)

• IT skills: competent in the use of Google Workspace, Zoom and social media, etc (E)

Knowledge and experience

• Experience of working in a communications role (E)

• Experience of working with social media (E)

• Experience of working with mainstream media (E)

• Familiarity with the charitable, not-for-profit or campaigning sector (E)

• Experience of working within a committee environment, for example, with a board of trustees or elected members (D)

• Interest in and support for sustainable transport (E)

• Knowledge of the sustainable transport sector (D)

E = Essential; D = Desirable

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 sides A4) outlining your relevant skills and experience, together with details of how you fit the requirements of the person specification. The deadline for applications is 23:55 on Friday 14th February 2025.

Media & Social Content Officer

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Redditch – Hybrid, 2 days in the office (Tues/weds), 3 days from home

Full-time

12 Month FTC – Maternity Cover

Are you passionate about using social media to make a positive impact? Our client is a charity supporting nurses and midwives in times of crisis, they are seeking a Media & Social Content Officer to join their dynamic team on a 12-month maternity cover basis. With a salary range of £26,000 - £28,000 per annum, this full-time, permanent role offers 30 days of annual leave and up to 8% employer pension contribution.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced in designing and creating social media content
• Proven track record of designing and creating branded assets like presentations, posters and infographics
• Proficient in graphic design tools like Canva
• Strong writing abilities with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Motivated, proactive, and able to work well in a team setting
• Familiarity with CRM databases
• Experience creating social media videos for TikTok / Reels (desirable)
• Experience working with content creators or influencers (desirable)

Benefits:

• Hybrid – This role will require attendance in the office in Redditch, Worcestershire on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata) which includes 3 fixed days between Christmas and New Year in addition to bank holidays.
• Up to 8% employer contribution
• Opportunity to work for a charity that supports a noble cause
• Great potential for personal and professional growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Create engaging social media content and videos aligned with the charities communication strategy
• Design branded assets for various marketing purposes
• Support external communications to press, social media, and stakeholders
• Monitor and evaluate social media data for campaign optimisation
• Write creative copy for social media, long-form case studies, short-form blog posts, and internal newsletters.
• Create video content for social media channels, including Tiktok, based on social media strategy.
• Collaborate with partners and content creators to amplify the charities message

This provides a summary of the key responsibilities, please download the full recruitment pack on the application page to see the full list of duties and detailed Person Specifications.

Our client

Our client is the charity that transforms the lives of nurses and midwives facing crisis and tough times. The need for them has never been greater and the charity is at its most critical point in its 107-year history as the demand for support is at an all-time high and still increasing while there is a need to refocus income sources.

Over the past 10 years, the nursing and midwifery professions have faced multiple challenges, including covid, staff shortages, pay disputes, the cost of living, and now burnout.

Our client is there to help the professions when they need life-changing and practical support. They help the financial and mental health of nurses and midwives, enabling them to continue to provide the care that supports the ‘nation’s health’.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by Wednesday 5th of February 2025.

The Cover Letter should answer:

• Why are you interested in working for a charity?
• How will your skills, knowledge and experience make you a successful Media and Social Content Officer?
• How does this role align with your career aspirations?

Deadline for CV & Cover Letter - 5th February 2025

1st Stage Interview - week commencing 10th February 2025

2nd Stage Interview - week commencing17th February 2025

If you have experience as a Social Media Officer, Digital Marketing Assistant, Creative Marketing Officer or junior copywriter and want to make a positive impact on the world then this might be the role for you.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Communications & Marketing Officer to join our dynamic social mobility charity which exists to remove the barriers that prevent children and young people having meaningful access to the natural world.  Through a week on one of our three heritage farms, Nethercott House in Devon, Lower Treginnis in Pembrokeshire, and Wick Court in Gloucestershire, children and young people experience increased learning and engagement, improved connections and wellbeing, and leave us with an enhanced sense of environmental citizenship.  Visiting children are immersed in the natural world of countryside through a food and farming offer that allows them to participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens; caring for livestock and looking after the land; and cooking up a home-grown feast in the farmhouse kitchen. In partnership with our commercial farming neighbours, children experience the benefits of collaboration, enjoy plenty of physical activity, good food, and fresh air, and discover the magical rural environment that is full of new words, sounds and experiences to inspire their creativity. Spending time working alongside real farmers fosters children’s independence and helps them to grow in confidence, develops their self-esteem, and encourages them to become more resilient.

About the Role

The Communications & Marketing Officer is responsible for producing and managing high quality content on the Farms for City Children website, social media channels and other communications assets which will promote and raise awareness of the charity to existing and potential donors, partners, schools, and groups, supporting the charity’s fundraising efforts and recruiting new beneficiaries to the farms.

The majority of the work will be home-based, but due to the farm locations we are looking for someone based in the South West England or South East Wales to ensure that travel expenses are manageable for the Charity. There will be regular travel to the Charity’s three farms in Devon, Pembrokeshire, and Gloucestershire. A full driving licence is essential as the farms are in remote locations and not accessible by public transport.

The post is a full-time role working 35 hours per week over five days. Our usual office hours are Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. A degree of flexibility is available in the working pattern for this role, so someone wishing to work 30 hours per week would be considered.

For full details about the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification and Job Information Pack.

Appointments will not be confirmed until the Charity has received two satisfactory professional references, evidence of the existing proof of right to work in the UK. Referees will not be contacted without candidates’ prior consent.

Farms for City Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to a Social Media check and a DBS check at the appropriate level. Employment with the charity is conditional upon the charity being satisfied with the result of the DBS Check. Successful candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration related to their criminal record or any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK, additional information may be required from you to satisfy safer recruitment checks.  Any criminal records information that is disclosed to the charity will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or code of practice published by the DBS.

Farms for City Children is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity and supports and encourages under-represented groups.  We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, with diverse lived experience, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we Offer

In return you will receive a starting salary of £28,000 per annum and a range of benefits, which include:

· 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

· 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

Deadline for applications is midday on Friday 24 January 2025.

Interviews: Tuesday 4 February 2024 (online)

To apply, please go to our website, download and fill out our application form that is located at the bottom of the page. Once completed, click on the Apply button, fill in your details and upload the application form. You may also wish to fill out and upload our equal opportunities monitoring form. 

We are unable to accept just cover letters and CVs.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – DIRECT RECRUITMENT ONLY

About us…   

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.  

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.  

About the role…  

We have 2 Public Engagement Officer roles available, one permanent and the other on a one year fixed term contract.

The Public Engagement Officers support the development and delivery of the Crick’s public events programme, which seeks to engage diverse audiences with Crick science, to highlight its relevance to society. This role also supports on embedding a culture of engagement in the institute through a comprehensive training offer open to all Crick staff and regular opportunities to engage for our scientists.

You will be part of a creative team that develops and delivers our public events programme. There is opportunity to innovate and take the lead on specific events series, and to work closely with Crick scientists, creative partners and community groups as well as colleagues in the exhibitions, digital, and communications teams. Reporting to the Public Engagement Manager (Events & Programmes), the Public Engagement Officer will be based in the Public Engagement with Science team, within the Communications and Public Engagement Directorate. 

What you will be doing…  

As a Public Engagement Officer (Events) at the Crick, you will:  

• Lead the development and delivery of specific events/event series.  

• Develop and manage the project plan, programme and detailed budget, communicating progress to the Public Engagement Manager (Events and programmes) and to scientists and external contractors for effective project delivery. 

• Recruit scientists for event participation and manage their contributions. 

• Collaborate with creative partners on content/activities/performances as well as other external contractors, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring work is delivered on schedule. 

• Uphold the Crick’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and actively contribute to an inclusive workplace culture. 

• Support the development and delivery of the public engagement training offer for Crick staff and students, to build understanding, skills, and confidence. 

About you…   

You will bring…  

• Experience working in public engagement or equivalent roles

• Solid experience in event or project management 

• Experience of working with academics or researchers.

• The ability to engage with audiences from diverse backgrounds and work with them collaboratively 

•  A thoughtful and creative mindset 

For more information and to see a copy of the full job description please visit our website.

About Working at the Crick…  

Our values   

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!  

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.  

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.  

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please contact the recruitment team.

Applications: Apply to vacancy R2035 if you wish to apply for the permanent role and R2036 if you wish to apply for the temporary role. If you would like to be considered for both roles, please apply for either vacancy. All applicants should state in their cover letter whether they are applying for the permanent, temporary or both roles.  

What will you receive?   

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:  

• Visas: The Crick offers funding for those requiring a visa to work in the UK. 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.  

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.  

• Health & Well-being:  

• 24/7 GP consultation services.  

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.  

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.  

• Work-Life Balance:  

• Back-up care for dependents.  

• Childcare support allowance.  

• Annual leave purchase options.  

• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events. 

• Perks:  

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.  

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.  

• Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.  

About Us

“IPSO protects the public interest by promoting high quality journalism and defends the public when editorial standards fall short.”

Charlotte Dewar, IPSO Chief Executive

IPSO – the Independent Press Standards Organisation – is the regulator of most newspapers, magazines, and digital news in the UK. We are a small but influential and high-profile organisation with a clear and important purpose. We place a strong emphasis on personal development for staff and provide excellent training opportunities and a supportive work culture.

We are recruiting a Complaints Officer to join our committed, friendly, and dynamic Complaints team.

Reporting to the Heads of Complaints and working closely with the Systems department, the purpose of the Complaints Officer position is to handle complaints made to IPSO in a personal, authoritative and efficient manner and to assist in the operation of IPSO’s pre-publication and privacy notice services.

About the role

This is a role for someone who is articulate and efficient, with excellent communication and analytical skills, and an interest in news and how it is regulated.

IPSO has a strong commitment to staff development, and the role benefits from a well-structured and stimulating programme of progression. Starting with drafting responses to complainants whose complaints are not being taken forward, the successful candidate will progress to investigating complaints, drafting rulings for external publication, and mediating between complainants and publications.

You will also be trained to staff, on a rota basis, IPSO’s pre-publication and privacy notice services, which provide 24-hour confidential advice to editors and journalists on matters relating to the Editors’ Code and protect members of the public and public figures from potential intrusion and unwanted press attention.

The key role responsibilities include:

· Reviewing and investigating complaints to IPSO to determine whether they fall within its remit and raise a potential breach of the Editors’ Code of Practice;

· Drafting recommendations for the consideration of the Complaints Committee;

· Providing efficient, compassionate and effective pre-publication and privacy notice services.

Please see attached the full job description.

Skills and experience

Efficient, effective and empathetic, the right candidate will have a strong analytical ability that they can convey both verbally and in writing. You will have excellent writing skills, and experience of drafting important documents to a high level. You will also have experience of dealing sensitively and professionally with people from a range of backgrounds. Complaints Officers are trusted with a high level of autonomy in their work – so demonstrable time management and organisational skills are required.

A personal interest in current affairs and the news industry is a must, but there is no need for a degree or qualification in this area.

What we can offer you

This role is highly engaging and interesting – with no two days being the same. It offers great development opportunities, alongside the opportunity to raise press standards by dealing with complaints made against a variety of newspapers and magazines.

There is a competitive starting salary of £40k, plus another £2k after 24 months of service. You’ll also receive an additional £1,075 on-call allowance after the relevant training has taken place, 25 days of paid annual leave, and excellent additional benefits including season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, private GP service, and (once probation is completed) free fitness membership.

The role is full-time, and IPSO offers hybrid working to all staff. All staff work two core days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) in our Central London office. New staff may be asked to come in for more days while they familiarise themselves with the organisation.

At IPSO, we want to create a culture which recognises, values, and respects that people are different. We believe that representing the diversity of the society in which we work is fundamental to our goals of protecting people and promoting freedom of expression.

We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where all our people can flourish and reach their full potential. We know diverse teams allow for a more creative and productive environment and we strongly encourage applications from a wide range of people regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender (identity, expression or reassignment), marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief and socio-economic background.

IPSO will reimburse reasonable travel costs for attending interviews. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please include that information with your application. In-person interviews are preferred but IPSO conducts interviews by video call where needed and candidates choosing this option will not be disadvantaged. Please see attached the full job description below

Policy and External Affairs Officer

Job Description and Person Specification

Job title Policy and External Affairs Officer

Hours 35 hours per week

Salary £26,000 per annum

Location Home based with travel to our London office for team and other meetings

Reports to Communications Manager

National Voices

Making what matters to people matter in health and care

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them.

Our Vision:

People shaping their health and care.

Our Mission:

We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.

We do this by:

· Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities.

· Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support.

· Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good.

The Role

The purpose of the Project and External Affairs Officer role is to:

• Communicate National Voices’ policy positions and project work to members, decision makers, external influencers and media
• Assist senior members of the policy team to develop policy positions and communications materials which support the adoption and spread of equitable and person-centred health and care services and help deliver National Voices’ five year strategy
• Work with voluntary sector organisations and people with the greatest health and care needs to develop National Voices’ policy positions and deliver funded project work

The role will predominantly be a mix of communications and policy-focused work, with a larger share of the work likely focused on communications.

Support our communications work

· Develop engaging content that conveys National Voices messages to members, external stakeholders, and media (including managing the day to day running of social media platforms) to maximise the reach and impact of the organisation’s policy messages

· Create National Voices’ membership content, including members communications, managing the National Voices’ blog and draft website content

· Support the maintenance of National Voices’ website, keeping the site up to date and coordinating input and content from National Voices staff. 

· Coordinate the production of key publications, from liaising with partner organisations to overseeing design and production, ensuring final documents are accessible.

· Support media relations activity by drafting media statements, liaising with journalists, developing and maintaining press lists, and other activity as required

· Track press coverage and other analytics where needed

· Help build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders relevant to policy and communication work, through networking and participation in advisory groups and within alliances.

Support the policy team

· Work with voluntary sector organisations and people with the greatest health and care needs to understand their experiences, perspectives and ambitions, for example via workshops, focus groups and in-depth interviews.

· Draft policy briefings, position papers, consultation responses, blogs, reports, letters and other policy and communications documents that capture agreed positions.

· Work with senior members of the team to organise, deliver and facilitate events and post event analysis, both large and small, online and in-person.

· Assist senior members of the team on a range of short-term and long-term policy and insight projects, by horizon scanning, scoping and developing ideas for future projects and new business.

· Read and analyse the influencing work our members undertake (reports, events) and share content with the National Voices team, identifying and making connections.

General

· Take a pro-active approach to including our members and people with lived experience in all areas of our work.

· Support the senior team in identifying potential new members and funding opportunities where possible.

· Support good project, financial and data management.

· Follow processes set out to measure, monitor and communicate the impact of our work.

· Contribute to the National Voices’ team planning activities where relevant and undertake other relevant duties as appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential values, attitudes and behaviours

· Passionate about National Voices’ mission and work.

· Proactive, flexible and responsive.

· Able to work as part of a team towards a common goal.

· Committed to reducing inequality and embracing diversity.

· Comfortable with a range of views and perspectives and keen to make connections and build relationships.

· Willing and confident to assert views and constructively challenge others.

Essential skills, abilities and experience

· Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

· Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

· Strong organisational and project management skills, including demonstrable ability to prioritise workload and maintain quality.

· Able to synthesise complex information and present it in simple and impactful ways.

· Strong listening skills and ability to identify themes within interviews, focus groups and workshops.

· Strong attention to detail

· Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office programmes, CRM systems, online conference/meeting software and other programmes where required.

· Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

· Experience of working under pressure and to deadlines in a high performing team.

Our approach to hybrid working

We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.

We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.

We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager.

Application guidance

Please submit a cover letter along with a CV to apply.

Applications should be addressed to our Director of Policy and External Affairs, Sharon Brennan, and submitted through CharityJob.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 2 February at 11:59 pm.

The interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 10 February 2025 on Microsoft Teams and please expect to complete a written assignment

Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you prior to the interview.

We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. So we strongly encourage people from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, and people who live with health conditions or disability to apply. Our offices are fully accessible and we are an LGBT+ friendly employer. Men are currently underrepresented in our team so we would welcome applications from men and non-binary people.

You can find our workplace policies on our website under Work with us>Vacancies>Our workplace policies

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Ensuring that SCIE’s evidence, drawn from research and people’s lived experiences, influences social care policy and practice.

· Developing and delivering influencing strategies, drafting policy papers and legislative briefings, and managing relationships with various stakeholders and key partners.

· Growing SCIE’s profile as an influential, informed, and powerful voice in the social care sector.

· Positioning SCIE to work as a partner to government, responding independently to new government policy, supporting and advising on a range of national policy programmes, initiatives, and influencing guidance and practice.

· Producing high-quality research and evaluations demonstrating what works and makes a difference in social care, promoting evidence-based good practice.

What we are looking for:

· Knowledge of the policy and political landscape developed from previous experience working in a policy or public affairs role, either in government, the civil service, charities, or non-governmental organisations.

· Proven experience developing and delivering public affairs strategies and leading influencing activities.

· Proven experience producing policy papers and applying policy research skills, such as evidence gathering, analysis and reporting.

· Proven experience as a strategic and analytic thinker who can influence policymakers with persuasive arguments, policy ideas and campaigns.

· Proven ability to manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholder relationships, including at senior levels, and to engage with people with diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us. (You can find our contact email in the 'How to apply' section)

Senior Media Officer 

London or Birmingham - Hybrid Working  (minimum 1 day office per week / remaining days home working) 

Salary £36,935 - £38,284 depending on location  

Permanent, Full Time 

Birmingham £36,935 per annum plus pension 

London £38,284 per annum plus pension 

Closing date: 27th January 2025 

Do you have experience as a press officer or journalist or an impressive track record of increasing the profile of a consumer-facing charity brand across a range of media? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then we want to hear from you! 

At the Money Advice Trust, we help people recover from financial difficulty, and aim to stop it happening in the first place. We’re looking for a Senior Media Officer to help us raise awareness of our vital debt advice services by securing high-volume, high-impact consumer facing media coverage, including TV and radio coverage. 

As Senior Media Officer you will need to be confident in developing and implementing effective media strategies, to help us grow the reach and impact of our services and to campaign for change. 

We’re looking for someone with excellent news and media judgement, who can proactively identify and create media opportunities. You’ll also need excellent writing and editing skills and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists. 

In return, you’ll make a real difference by ensuring more people get the support they need, and by helping to prevent financial difficulty. It is an extremely rewarding role in a friendly and supportive environment with excellent salary and benefits. 

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• A contributory pension scheme 

• Hybrid working arrangement 

• Generous Life Insurance 

• Wellbeing days 

•  Healthcare cash back scheme 

• Free on-site gym 

• Enhanced maternity pay 

• Long service awards 

• Subsidised parking 

• Social events 

• Birthday voucher 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive high numbers of applications. To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible. 

We will only use the data you supply to us in CVs or application forms for recruitment purposes. This data will be held for twelve months. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, available on the vacancies page of our website. 

We take diversity seriously and are committed to making diversity and inclusion a part of everything we do. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our vision, underpinned by our values, to put people first, support each other and solve problems, is to be a place where everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and to make the Money Advice Trust an employer of choice. 

We are committed to working in an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We use a blind recruitment system which hides your personal details such as name, address, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, educational institution to ensure all candidates are on a level playing field. Personal details will only be revealed once the application has been shortlisted.