Bransby Horses is looking for an experienced communications professional to join the Marketing Team and confidently lead all aspects of the charity’s PR activity.

We are looking for a talented writer with an eye for spotting a good story and a thorough understanding of the UK media landscape, who can hit the ground running and create positive opportunities to show the impact of our work at a local, regional and national level.

You will be calm in a crisis and comfortable building and maintaining relationships with partner organisations, journalists, VIPs and stakeholders. As well as juggling multiple priorities, you will support various teams across the charity with creative campaigns, appeals and publicity.

If you’re keen to challenge yourself and really make a role your own, you will find this a rewarding position in a supportive and inspiring organisation. You’ll have the chance to truly make a difference to equine welfare and contribute to a unique and worthwhile cause.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday (occasional weekend work may be required).

The salary is £28,124 – £31,807 (dependant upon experience) and comes with an attractive benefits package, as well as plenty of training and development opportunities.

For further information about this exciting role and to apply, please visit our website via the button above.

Bransby Horses is an equal opportunities employer.

Do you have a passion for writing? Can you adapt your writing style to suit internal communications, corporate publications and social media? Looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul and skills into making a difference?

NFER is a not for profit charity with a worldwide reputation as a leading independent provider of education research and analysis.

Joining as a Communications Officer, you’ll be part of the team who play a pivotal role in increasing the awareness of NFER and the impact of its work. The team oversees the internal and external communications strategy, engaging with policy makers and education experts as well as ensuring our colleagues are kept well informed.

Your focus will be to plan and deliver a wide range of high-quality and appropriately targeted communications content for both internal and external NFER audiences. From working on NFER’s corporate communications material to implementing our internal communications plan, dealing with journalists and working with colleagues in our International team to identify opportunities to support visibility and business development activity - you’ll be turning your creative writing skills to developing case studies, brochures, social media content, editing blogs, new stories, website and intranet updates, press releases, event material and video content.

You’ll be a self-starter whose proactive nature means you’ll seek out opportunities to communicate and deliver meaningful content. To be successful in the role you’ll have;

• exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• experience of writing for a range of audiences and channels.
• knowledge of creative design, video and print production processes.
• a professional approach to working with internal teams as a communications expert.
• strong communication skills and be flexible and creative.
• strong organisational and project management skills.
• experience of media liaison.
• and ideally you'll have some experience of briefing and working with creative agencies and third-party suppliers.

You don’t need to have our industry experience as we will teach you that. It’s likely though that you would have had some experience in a similar positions as a communications executive, internal communications executive, comms officer, press officer, as a blogger or content writer or editor.

Why NFER?
As a registered charity that has contributed evidence, in-depth knowledge, and research expertise to support the creation of an excellent education for all children and young people for over seventy years - Improving the lives of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

• Competitive salary £30,000 - £35,000
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking in modern offices based in Slough on 5 acres of green park land
• 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days
• Excellent support for professional development
• Great work/life balance and flexible working options

Initial closing date is midnight 16th May 2021, we wil still be accepting application after this date until the position is filled. 

This role is initially a 1 year fixed term contract. Our teams are currently working from home, when we return to the office the role will require some weekly attendance in the Slough office.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. So, if you are looking for a fresh, new challenge apply via the button shown.

Everyone at Chapter has a role to play in communications and the charity has significantly invested in its communications functions over the last year, including a re-brand, new communications strategy and establishing an internal communication working group. As Communications Officer, you will support the organisation to take forward its brand identity and strategic ambitions, by co-ordinating communication outputs and assessing impact. You will work closely with staff, volunteers and service users to create and share impactful communications to a wide range of audiences. You'll be making an impact on positive mental health in the workplace, and all the way through, and by supporting our service users with engaging and inspiring content that makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the Marketing Team to deliver Chapter’s Marketing & Communication Strategy

• Research, develop and create compelling content across all our communications channels including our website, blogs, video, social media and newsletters

• Manage and develop mailing lists and regular newsletters using Mailchimp

• Apply design skills to produce creative assets that support Chapter’s communication aims and reflect Chapter’s brand

• Support projects to communicate effectively with stakeholders – including campaigns, events and disseminating reports

• Support the development of Chapter’s branding, image and persona in line with Chapter’s strategic plan and marketing strategy

• Attend networking, exhibitions and other events to promote Chapter’s work and services to potential clients and partners

• Supervise and support marketing and communication assistants and volunteers

. Foster relationships with journalists to ensure maximum impact and triage press enquiries

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

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

• Commit to your own personal training development and attend minimum training and development activities as required

• Ensure that all communication and marketing activities embody Chapter’s values

• Support and work collaboratively with other team members of the marketing and communication team, and Chapter’s wider team

You will have experience of:

• Working in a marketing or communications role

• Using analytics and evaluation tools to analyse behaviour and engagement through communication channels • Search engine optimisation

• Developing and maintaining a mailing list and newsletter

• Editing websites, with experience using WordPress or similar content management platforms

• Using Adobe Creative Cloud to make branded content

• Using Microsoft 365 applications, platforms and technologies

• Using social media platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Hootsuite to engage audiences with meaningful content

• Using reporting tools and analytics to assess impact of campaigns

Benefits of working for Chapter Mental Health

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Training & Development tailored to you

• An incredibly supportive, 'can-do' team

• Access to mental health training

• Wellbeing away days to boost your own mental health

• Opportunities to get hands-on with local projects that make a difference

Can you spot a news angle a mile off? Can you craft compelling statements and press releases that will grab journalists’ attention? Do you have strong contacts with national journalists? Are you proactive, creative and after a new challenge? We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Media Officer to join our friendly, hard-working media team.

One person in five in the UK is affected by lung disease. As the only UK charity for people affected by all lung and respiratory diseases – from mild asthma through to lung cancer – the Asthma UK-British Lung Foundation is here for every one of them. We provide support, fund vital research, and campaign for better prevention, treatment and care.

In this role you would use your skills to bring to life people’s stories, engage our supporters with important health advice and raise awareness of lung conditions like asthma and COPD. You would help us to communicate our ground-breaking research and promote our amazing fundraisers.

Reporting to the Head of Media, you would be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating high impact and on-message integrated media campaigns that ensure lung health remains at the top of the news agenda. You will have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of work including our campaigning work on air pollution, smoking cessation and long covid, as well as promoting our key fundraising events.

This role is varied and every day is different. You could be interviewing a case study, briefing spokespeople for a TV appearance, arranging a celebrity interview, writing a feature for a national newspaper or digging out a story from survey data.

We are looking for someone who has experience in working in a busy press office, who is proficient at managing competing priorities and able to turn around attention-grabbing press materials to tight deadlines.

You will have strong contacts with a range of journalists and excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. You will have experience in creating compelling content for traditional and social media channels and you will understand what makes key influencers – and the channels they use – tick.

This role will be responsible for managing a Media Officer so management experience is desirable.

We are a friendly, supportive team and this role offers you the chance to join our recently merged charity, broaden your skillset and make a real difference to people’s lives.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including our cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan, 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension scheme and much more.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to supporting everyone whose life is changed by lung disease.

Please ensure the file name for your CV and application form includes your full name

Please note that CV’s in isolation and any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Animal Rescue Cumbria has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and creative Marketing and Communications officer to join our small team dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of cats and dogs.  The role is initially 30 hours per week but with the possibility of full-time in 2022.

You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, in particular a high standard of written communication, and confidence to work independently in the community with businesses, donors and supporters.  You will be a self-starter and a competent user of social media. 

This is a new role, developed to help support an exciting capital development project for the Shelter.  Your objective will be to raise the profile of the Charity, maximise income from events, appeals, legacies, fundraising platforms, merchandise and donations.  You will plan and manage communications with our donors and other stakeholders, and support the income generation work of the Charity's new shop in Kendal.  You will also be responsible for promoting volunteer opportunities to support all areas of the Charity's work.

The Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) was established in 2011 with a £35 million endowment from the Big Lottery Fund to spend over a 20-year period on providing UK-wide support and advocacy for ex-Service personnel and their families to make a successful transition back to civilian life.  The Trust awards grants and commissions research to generate an evidence base to influence and underpin policy makers and service providers, and to build the capacity of the Armed Forces charities sector.

Job Details

Job Title: Policy Officer

Location: Based in Victoria, London (occasional travel and overnight stays may be necessary to support events around the UK).

Status: Full time 37.5 hrs generally Monday - Friday 0900 - 1700

FiMT is currently following Government guidelines regarding working from home. This post is based in our London offices and, once restrictions are eased around 21st June, we expect to follow a blended approach between office and home working. This could require regular attendance at our offices on average three days per week.

Benefits: Group pension plan, interest-free season ticket loan, individual training budget, death in service insurance, health screening, access to a cycle-to-work scheme 

Holiday: 30 working days plus Public/Bank holidays

Overall Purpose

The main purpose of the Policy Officer’s role is to support the delivery of the objectives of the Policy, Influence and Evaluation (PIE) team relating to stakeholder engagement activity.  This is in furtherance of the Trust’s overall mission to positively influence policy makers and service providers.

The role of the Policy Officer is: to help FiMT maintain and build on existing profile and influence to ensure that relationships that enhance the Trust’s influence, reputation and profile in Westminster, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast; and the day-to-day preparation, management, and execution of FiMT’s engagement with its key stakeholders as part of the Trust’s wider influence plan.

Role responsibilities

• Organising and coordinating specific aspects of the Trust’s stakeholder engagement activity. This includes delivery of report publication and launch events, convening seminars and conferences, and facilitating 1:1 engagement opportunities in order to maximise the impact of FiMT’s work as a funder

• Promoting findings and recommendations to leading influencers through letters, briefings and securing meetings. 
• Helping build relationships with key decision makers in Government and with parliamentarians in Westminster and the devolved Assemblies. 
• Taking a lead on Public Affairs work, in liaison with the Head of Policy and Assistant Head of Policy
• Planning, coordinating and delivering FiMT’s engagement activity (including budget management) for report launches, seminars, receptions, and other external events
• Explaining FiMT’s policy positions to range of audiences by:
  • Providing briefings on a range of policy issues
  • Contributing to position papers and policy submissions
  • Writing speeches/presentations for senior staff
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with FiMT’s stakeholders across the UK, and working with the SMT to build partnerships with external organisations
• Working with the Communications Officer to develop and maintain an engagement and influencing calendar, reflecting project-related outcomes and influence activity
• Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of FiMT’s achievements and overall impact
• Contributing to the development and execution of FiMT’s Strategy, Programmes, and any Influence strategy/plans (including press releases) that are produced.

• Representing the Trust externally as required.

Skills and Knowledge

[Guidance to applicants: when completing your application, you must demonstrate, fully but concisely, how you meet the criteria listed below:]

Essential

• Knowledge of how policy and legislation are developed and implemented and how to influence these processes
• Ability to write clearly and concisely about complex issues
• Ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and persuasively
• Ability to work on own initiative without supervision, and to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Strong project management skills, and an organized approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload, prioritise tasks, and deliver work to agreed deadlines
• Ability to take the initiative, be creative, and to come up with original ideas
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), social media and associated monitoring tools
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• A respect for the UK Armed Forces and an appreciation of their particular characteristics
• Educated to at least undergraduate degree level

Desirable 

• Experience of running events
• Experience of working with the devolved nations of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
• Good understanding of the issues affecting the ex-Forces community
• Knowledge of charitable trusts and the role of funders
• Knowledge of research methods and commissioning processes

Personal Attributes

• Integrity
• Intellect
• Sound work ethic
• Determination
• Flexibility
• Cultural and inter-personal awareness and sensitivity
• Initiative, subtlety, and the ability to work collaboratively

Candidates will be expected to attend a face-to-face interview in London where the job is based unless they have a particular reason which we are happy to consider.

Media and Communications Officer - £30,000 + Benefits - London

Media and Comms Officer needed to join gorgeous charity to help raise their profile and their funding potential.

THE COMPANY

Each year, our client reaches millions of children across the UK with books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading. Their work is really important because children who can read are far more likely to succeed in school and in life! They are a friendly, down-to-earth and supportive organisation.

THE ROLE

This well known literary organisation is looking to recruit an experienced communications officer to play a key role in helping us raise our profile and promote the cause of reading to a diverse range of audiences.

We're looking for an ambitious and proactive individual with at least three years' experience to join our busy team. The right candidate will have solid press office or PR agency experience, but also be someone who's used to working collaboratively in a multichannel and integrated comms environment. You focus will be on supporting the development and delivery of communications plans, producing great content and delivering impactful media coverage.

You should be able to craft compelling copy - from captivating press releases to feature pieces; memorable quotes to case studies - that helps build our profile and showcase the exciting work we are delivering to bring the benefits of reading to families in most need.

You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to tease out their insight, experience and opinions and use this to develop and pitch insightful and thought-provoking articles, blogs and opinion pieces that you know will resonate with our audiences.

We're looking for someone with an eye for a story and with the tenacity, drive and creative thinking to follow up an idea and create a media opportunity as part of their day-to-day work.

If you're passionate about the difference compelling communications can make and looking for a nurturing and supportive place of work with plenty of opportunity for development, this is the role for you.

Applicants should send their CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Interviews are scheduled to take place remotely in the first half of July and candidates will be asked to conduct an exercise as part of the interview process.

YOU

In order to be successfully considered for the role of Media & Communication Officer, you will need:

- at least three years experience of working in a busy press office or PR agency on integrated campaigns
- to have a good eye for spotting a story or working out how to tell a compelling story to a diverse group of audiences as well as making it newsworthy
- to have a background in developing a range of content from press releases and Q&As to blogs, cases studies and thought leadership pieces
- to have had hands on experience of creating and managing media coverage with local and national media outlets/contacts

YOU MUST VALID WORKING RIGHTS

Media and Communications Officer - £30,000 + Benefits - London

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West London Zone helps children and young people in West London to build the relationships and skills they need to get on track Socially, Emotionally and Academically so they can thrive in adulthood. We call this “creating SEA change”.

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our fast-paced and dynamic team to help raise awareness of WLZ’s impact and work supporting children and young people. At a time of ambitious organisational growth, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone to grow their skills and knowledge, and develop their career in the charity and education sector.

The Communications Officer will support West London Zone’s external communications, with a focus on driving and producing content for our social media channels, website and newsletter to raise awareness and increase our profile. This role will sit in our growing communications team, working closely with the Communications Manager to drive the communications function at WLZ, and working collaboratively across teams and with key partners in our network and beyond. You will have excellent attention to detail, a drive to create quality content, and good writing and communication skills.

More details about the benefits, values and roles at West London Zone are available in the Job Pack and the “Join the Team” page on our website.

To apply, please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button link.

• The deadline for applications is 11.30pm on Monday 12 July.
• We expect to hold interviews in the week commencing Monday 19 July and we hope to notify shortlisted candidates by Thursday 15 July.
• Interviews will be held remotely over Zoom or GoogleMeets in line with latest government guidance.

If you have any questions please contact our friendly HR Team.

An opportunity has arisen to join our innovative Health Advice team.  Reporting to the Health Advice Manager (Products and Campaigns), your role will be to support the Health Advice team to produce excellent quality, clinically accurate, enabling and user-centred digital health campaigns content and digital products for people with asthma and lung conditions.

One person in five in the UK is affected by lung disease. As the only UK charity for people affected by all lung and respiratory diseases – from mild asthma through to lung cancer – the Asthma UK & British Lung Foundation Partnership is here for every one of them. We provide support, fund vital research, and campaign for better prevention, treatment and care.

You will provide excellent quality health campaigns copy that is engaging, relevant and user-centred.  You’ll be skilled in using digital content to engage audiences across a range of digital channels.

You will have excellent project management skills including using insight to inform development and evaluation of campaigns and product performance.  You will be organised, able to manage competing priorities, a good communicator and a team player.

You will collaborate with colleagues at all levels and all teams across the organisation to ensure health advice content in any organisational communication is clear, engaging, relevant and clinically accurate.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including our cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan, 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension scheme and much more.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to supporting everyone whose life is changed by lung disease.

Please note that CV’s in isolation and any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

The Media Manager plays a central part in highlighting the realities of humanitarian crises around the world, from conflicts to disease outbreaks – and in bringing global attention to the challenges faced by the people we seek to assist.

We are looking for a candidate who can successfully lead & motivate a press team in a high-pressure environment; handle multiple, competing priorities; and quickly familiarise themselves with new, fast-moving/emergency situations, and communicate them clearly and engagingly to our target audiences. 

COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

The Communications department’s purpose is to raise the profile of the organisation and its concerns amongst British and international audiences via increasingly diverse media to support MSF’s advocacy, recruitment and fundraising activities.

The media has long been essential to MSF’s advocacy and fundraising, so our policy is one of openness and cooperation with the press. Increasingly we also communicate directly with the public through digital and public engagement activities. New technology involving web, audio-visual and other multimedia are central to our strategic vision. Communications staff are highly valued within the organisation and are expected to contribute actively to strategic and communication decisions.

The UK is a hub for communications internationally and MSF UK is expected to play a significant role in supporting communications ambitions for the whole of MSF.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead the press office team, liaising with other teams within Communications and departments to ensure the media strategy is supportive of other areas of MSF UK’s work including fundraising and advocacy.

To develop and maintain effective and sustainable/workable out-of-hours 24/7 ‘on call’ rota, media monitoring and other press office systems and reporting.

In close collaboration with the Head of Communications, to lead development and implementation of media strategies to raise awareness of the work and concerns of MSF with target national and international audiences.

Please note that whilst this is a management position, hands on press management will be required at times, e.g., when the request is particularly high-profile or sensitive, when press officers are absent or during out-of-hours rotation.

This role is likely to include opportunities for travel and overseas work, often for extended periods and sometimes at very short notice.

For more information and to apply, please visit the MSF UK vacancy page by the closing date: 30 June 2021, 11.59pm. 

The Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (“BHRC”) is seeking an energetic and experienced professional with confidence in project management, fundraising and governance to join the team as Project Officer as part of a job share. 

The successful candidate and their job share partner will be jointly responsible for the day-to-day coordination of BHRC’s varied programme of projects and interventions. This involves a combination of long-term project work and short-term reactive work, often in response to urgent and developing situations.

This is a wide-ranging role. As a result, the successful candidate must be able to work independently but also productively as part of a small team, with strong administrative, communication and project management skills to support the delivery of the activities of BHRC’s Chair, Office Holders, Executive Committee and wider membership. We are looking for someone who is proactive and efficient with an eye for detail, who has experience working with smaller organisations.

Please read the job description for further information.

About the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales

BHRC is the international human rights arm of the Bar of England and Wales, working to protect the rights of advocates, judges and human rights defenders around the world. BHRC is concerned with defending the rule of law and internationally recognised legal standards relating to human rights and the right to a fair trial. It is independent of the Bar Council.

Application process

Please provide:

• CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) outlining previous experience; and
• Cover Letter (maximum 500 words) explaining why you applied for this job and  how you meet the person specification.

Applications sent without a cover letter will not be considered. The names and contact details of two referees will be sought prior to any offer of employment. Please do not include them in your application.

Please send your application by email. Please indicate “BHRC Project Officer (Job Share) Application” and your name in the subject heading.

Please provide all documents as PDF files.

You must already have the right to work in the UK.

Applications must be received by Monday 5 July at 9am. Late applications will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted remotely.

No agencies please.

Position: Senior Public Affairs Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, London N4 with flexibility to work some days of week from home (currently home-based up to August 2021)
Salary: £33,885 - £39,276 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 1
Department: Campaigns and External Relations

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

With an anticipated start date in September 2021, we’re looking for a passionate Senior Public Affairs Officer to support the delivery of our innovative and creative public affairs programme to help us make positive change for people affected by MS.

Leading on key parliamentary activities, including the management of the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for MS, you’ll play a key role in influencing politicians and decision makers on key issues affecting people with MS. You’ll have experience of working in an influencing role in parliament/or in a lobbying/parliamentary affairs role.

You’ll have a proven track record of negotiating with, and influencing, high profile individuals within the political and policy making sphere and a detailed knowledge of parliamentary processes and procedures.

You’ll be undertaking research and drafting briefings for senior staff and the Executive Team, including the Chief Executive. You’ll be an excellent communicator and able to produce clear and concise policy briefings, reports, and effective presentations. You’ll have excellent analytical skills including the ability to grasp issues quickly and to proactively analyse and communicate political change.

This is an exciting, challenging opportunity which is ideal for a confident, motivated and ambitious individual.

You’ll be joining the MS Society at an exciting stage of our development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, dynamic and friendly team.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

As part of this exciting transformation, we’ll be moving from our current National Centre based in Cricklewood, London to Finsbury Park, London later this year. We’re expecting to be moving into our new office from August 2021.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 30 June

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer.

No agencies please.

Position Overview:

The Public Relations & Corporate Communications Associate is part of the Marketing & Communications team within the Brand Communications & Public Relations unit. This position is responsible for supporting the reputation-building and awareness-raising function of Room to Read, predominately in the UK/Europe, as well as in other international markets as needed. The Public Relations & Corporate Communications Associate will be based in London and will report to Brand Communications & Public Relations Director based in New York. This position will work closely with the Chief Development & Communications Officer, the Development Director, UK, and the Development Director, Europe, in addition to other members of the Development & Communications department. The Public Relations & Corporate Communications Associate will inform direction on communications and public relations strategy, including target audience and messaging, for the region in order to effectively support fundraising and awareness-raising goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Media Relations and Thought Leadership: (50%): Lead tactical efforts and contribute to strategic thinking in relationship-building with local and regional UK and EU media. Cultivate and steward relationships with journalists and press outlets across broadcast, print and online media which reach key target audiences for Room to Read. Build media lists, identify newsworthy and innovative storylines and coverage opportunities, craft pitches, and successfully secure placements to support global messaging goals and deepen Room to Read’s brand resonance in the UK/EU market. Collaborate with communications staff in Room to Read’s countries of programmatic operations in Asia and Africa to source case studies and impact stories to support and inform press placements. Additional responsibilities include authoring/editing press releases distributed by Room to Read and its partners; drafting Q&A responses, talking points, speeches, video scripts, and thought leadership opinion editorials for executive staff including Room to Read’s CEO and leadership team; and supporting media bookings and speaking engagements during executive leadership travel within UK/EU. 
• Brand Communications, Advertising and Influencer Engagement (20%): Collaborate with program design and research, monitoring and evaluation leads to integrate program data into Room to Read’s external messaging including owned media (blog, publications, social media, digital communications, etc.) and earned media while ensuring integrity and accuracy of our impact story. Identify pro-bono advertising opportunities within the UK/EU region that allow Room to Read to broaden brand awareness. Support relationships with pro-bono design and creative partners to develop messaging and artwork for global and regional Room to Read ads across print, broadcast and digital platforms. Identify, pitch and secure opportunities to partner with celebrities and influencers in the UK/EU region to support Room to Read’s influencer engagement strategy.  
• Social Media (10%): As a member of the global social media team, contribute to content production for Room to Read’s global social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) as needed. Act as primary manager and content producer for Room to Read’s regional EU/AF Twitter account (@RoomtoRead_EUAF), cross-promoting content from Room to Read’s global social media feeds while augmenting with additional content that is specifically curated for a UK/Europe audience.
• Partnerships and Event Support (20%): Serve as PR lead and/or team member for several key global and regional corporate and foundation partnerships providing tactical support on communications initiatives. Collaborate with UK and EU team members and the Manager of Events & Experiential Marketing to support the strategy and execution of media-specific events (e.g., press dinners) and the achievement of PR goals for key regional fundraising events including annual galas and virtual gatherings.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience, ideally in public relations or corporate communications.
• Articulate communicator with preferred experience in working with an executive team.
• Excellent writing and communications skills, particularly around messaging, brand identity, media writing and external communications.
• Experience in public relations (in-house or agency) and media relations with proven track record of successful pitching.
• Proven ability to execute tactical implementation of communication strategies.
• Experience working closely with multimedia to tell a story (video, print, online, social media).
• Ability to think outside the box to find the unique story and contribute to story development with few resources.
• Ability to be flexible, proactive, organized, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive pay with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education. 

Location(s)

Global Office - United Kingdom - London

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also: 

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization 
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness  
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration 
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment 

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Are you inspired by church architecture? Are you fascinated by the history of churches and want them to remain part of our heritage and a vital part of community life? Are you experienced in assessing funding applications and/or supporting historic buildings to be well maintained and sustainable?

As the independent, UK-wide charity supporting churches, chapels and meeting houses of all Christian denominations, the National Churches Trust supports and promotes church buildings of historic, architectural and community value by inspiring support, preserving heritage and promoting sustainability. Our aims are to help maintain the UK’s heritage of church buildings and to enhance their ability to serve local communities; and to promote the benefit to communities of church buildings and to inspire everyone to value and enjoy them.

Grant funding is at the heart of our work. The Trust allocates in the region of £1.2m of funds across Cornerstone, Gateway, Foundation and Micro-grant grant schemes annually. The grants team is also responsible for recommendations to a number of trusts and foundations each year. Another priority for the Trust is developing new projects to help churches become sustainable and well maintained, and our partnership work, such as with other funders, local churches trusts, and other organisations.

The opportunity has arisen for a new Church Support Officer to join our Church Support team. The post-holder will assist with assessment and administration for our grant programmes, and have the necessary knowledge and skills to offer churches wider support, and to implement robust management and maintenance schemes which will assist with the sustainability of churches. You will have excellent organisational and planning skills, be able to manage a varied workload and be an effective team player based from our office in London.

Applications are welcome both from new graduates as well as more experienced applicants. The post is available for an immediate start, and so applications will be reviewed as they are received. As such, interviews may be held sooner than advertised and this advertisement may close early. The workload and responsibilities would be tailored to the experience of the successful candidate.

More information about the role and the Trust’s work, and how to apply, can be found on our website via the Apply button.

Final closing date: Noon Friday 2 July 2021

Interview dates: 14 and 15 July 2021 (Westminster, London)