Communications and Marketing Officer

The Communications and Marketing Officer is responsible for communicating and marketing the work of our client  and the impact and benefits for the people they support. In particular, they’d like you to liaise with sectoral and mainstream press to raise awareness of their work and impact, including drafting press releases for approval and handling media enquiries.

Communications and Marketing Officer Responsibilities:

• Implement and contribute to our communications and marketing strategy, and Communications & Social Media Calendars.
• Draft engaging and informative copy for their website and social media channels, liaising with colleagues to ensure coherence and prioritisation of messaging.
• Draft media features, articles and press releases, liaising with the Chief Executive and Head of Marketing & Fundraising.
• Lead with the development of our annual review and other key publicity materials.
• Take the lead on updating and maximising the effectiveness of their social media channels, ensuring coherence with their marketing and communications activities, including tracking the impact of profile raising activities.

Communications and Marketing Officer Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of PR and marketing and using social media to create marketing campaigns and communications for a range of target audiences.
• A flair for creativity, eye for detail and an ability to develop and offer ideas.
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills and the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work confidently on own initiative, to produce accurate work, seeking advice and guidance where required.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office package.
• Produce a monthly newsletter.
• Lead with the charity annual review.

Our client is committed to promoting equality and diversity.

About our client:

They’re a National Charity who provides support services for people who suffer from kidney disease and their families.

Location: Worksop, S81

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours per week

Salary: up to £22,500 per annum dependent on experiences

You may have experience of the following: Communications Officer, Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Communications Manager, Marketing Communications, Campaign Manager, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 99527

Media Manager

£37,600 - £41,000pa

London and Currently Remote

Job Description

To lead national and regional media strategies that promote Comic Relief’s year-round fundraising activity – such as live events and high-profile campaigns, Red Nose Day and Sport Relief – and demonstrate the positive impact donations have in the UK and across the world.

To support the Media Lead and team to deliver quality media coverage and creative PR ideas that drive brand consideration and income, with a focus on engaging local/regional media across the nations for Red Nose Day, and both national and regional media outside of the campaign.

To offer senior level support to the Media Lead and the wider team to ensure plans are strategic and effective. To protect and enhance Comic Relief’s reputation, working closely with internal and external stakeholders when issues arise.

To build strong relationships internally and externally with media and partners.

To recruit and line manage campaign Media Officers. Line management will fluctuate across the year.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead national and regional media/PR strategies that promote Comic Relief’s year-round fundraising activity – such as live events and high-profile campaigns, Red Nose Day and Sport Relief – and demonstrate the positive impact donations have in the UK and across the world.

Develop and deliver creative, audience driven PR plans that are ambitious, effective, reflect organisational wide strategic objectives, and that are evaluated against KPIs. Support the continuous improvement of evaluation methods to show wider ROI on PR activity.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, particularly within the BBC and regional media across the nations.

Lead and encourage creative thinking and new ideas across the team to find new, innovative ways to tell stories and promote the work of Comic Relief across broadcast, print, online and social media.

For Red Nose Day campaigns, lead Comic Relief’s regional media strategy – ensure regional PR content is creative, bespoke, engaging, and aligns with the wider Red Nose Day campaign. Support the integration of regional media across all projects, such as challenges and merchandise. Recruit and manage campaign Senior/Media Officers to deliver quality broadcast, print, online and social regional coverage that lands clear CTAs. This may include, but is not limited to, live events, stunts, case studies, schools, fundraiser stories, engaging influencers/talent in Comic Relief’s work, and promoting merchandise.

Outside of Red Nose Day campaigns, plan and deliver national and regional PR for a range of projects as required. This might include Sport Relief activity, planning project visits, events, new funding announcements, and projects that demonstrate how donations are spent.

Monitor the press regularly to identify appropriate opportunities and potential threats to the promotion of the work of Comic Relief. Work to protect and enhance Comic Relief’s reputation and work closely with internal and external stakeholders if issues arise.

Ensure editorial excellence in all press materials, proofing and ensuring quality of output.

Ensure the smooth and effective running of the Press Office. Join the on-call rota for after hours and weekend cover and take an active role in managing in-bound media enquiries alongside the wider team.

Line management responsibilities which will fluctuate throughout the year and increase during campaign periods. Deputise for the Media Lead where appropriate.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Line management, including continuous professional development and performance management
• Strong collaborative, relationship building and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Creativity
• Be able to prioritise, motivate and offer clear direction
• Good knowledge of PR evaluation methods
• Proven experience of leading relevant successful consumer national and regional PR campaigns – that have gained broadcast, online, social and print coverage
• Experience of working with talent/influencers
• Experience and knowledge of the broadcast industry and experience and knowledge of the charity and fundraising sector is desirable
• Willingness to travel across the UK as required
• A commitment to Comic Relief and its core values and a strong team player

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Closing: 12:00pm, 1st Jul 2021 BST

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

We are looking for a Trusts Fundraiser to join our team! The Trusts Fundraiser is responsible for achieving fundraising targets through seeking out new opportunities for funding from trusts and foundations, developing applications and nurturing our relationships to ensure that supporters feel valued, know how their money is being used, and are encouraged to give again. Applicants should have excellent written communication skills, and experience of trusts fundraising.

At the heart of Home for Good’s team culture is our love for Jesus and passion for serving and supporting vulnerable children. The post-holder will be expected to model these core values and help shape team life. Therefore this post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder be a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

This is a home-based role, so we welcome applicants from anywhere in the UK. Some travel will be required when regulations allow. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. We are seeking to ensure a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from ethnic minority groups.

Main Tasks

Research, identify and engage with new trust and foundations funders

• Research new leads to develop a strong pipeline of potential funders that connect with Home for Good’s vision and values and establish the most appropriate way to engage with them to develop an ongoing relationship
• Develop and write high-quality proposals to encourage new donor relationships

Cultivate current relationships with trusts and foundations throughout the UK

• Ensure our existing donors are valued, well-informed and appreciated, and they know how their generosity is making a difference
• Write impact reports to demonstrate to funders that Home for Good is a worthwhile benefactor
• Manage data related to grants
• Work to an excellent standard and towards clear timelines and targets, with a high emphasis on developing relationships

Be part of developing the fundraising strategy

• Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy with up-to-date knowledge and insight of the trusts and foundations sector, and current trends, to enable us to maximise our opportunities
• Support the budget process and report against targets
• Develop innovative ideas for how trusts and foundations supporters can be helped to feel part of the Home for Good mission

Support the broader team as required

• Help develop reports and updates for other partnerships, i.e., corporate partners and churches
• Provide trust fundraising training and support for staff as required
• Provide proofreading support to the fundraising team
• Support the development of strategic partnerships as required
• Support the wider team with creative thinking and problem solving

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder be a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Please see the application pack for more information. The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday 21 June 2021.  Please see the application pack for more details. To apply please submit a CV and covering letter, illustrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

At this critical moment for nature’s recovery in Wales, Gwent Wildlife Trust is recruiting for a driven Marketing Officer, to lead on all marketing and communications related to building long-term support, engaging and inspiring people of all ages to take action for wildlife through events and membership. If you are digital marketing savvy, driven by your values and an enthusiastic and inspiring communicator, this role will provide enormous opportunity to make a highly significant contribution to nature conservation in Wales. You’ll need to be able to work effectively across teams, with a diverse range of people and continually update your skills and knowledge in a dynamic environment.

The Marketing Officer works within the Fundraising and Communications team, which is responsible for raising Gwent Wildlife Trust’s unrestricted funding, developing our membership and engaging people throughout Gwent in our activities, projects and campaigns.Income from individuals are vital funds that enable our work, with income from regular annual and monthly membership subscriptions making up around a quarter of our annual income.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and working closely with officers across the Trust, the Marketing Officer will agree plans and lead on the delivery of activities to recruit new members, most significantly through face-to-face (by supporting a team of membership recruiters) and via our website, (through user journey optimisation, social media and email campaigns). Working alongside the Senior Press and Communications Officer and with creative design support, the Membership Marketing Officer will develop and deliver effective digital campaigns that inspire wildlife enthusiasts in Gwent to connect with us and join the Trust as a member.

Local wildlife events, including identification courses, open days, walks and talks, are an important part of our service delivery in the region, connecting our members with our work and inspiring and educating more people to understand their local wildlife and the part they can play in nature’s recovery.

To download our jobs pack and for more information please visit our website

Senior Communications Officer (Global Health)

• Part time 0.5 FTE (17.5 hrs per week) – can be worked over 2 or 3 days
• Fixed term until 31/03/21, with renewal subject to funding
• Salary: Full time salary £34,214 - £35,947 , pro-rata to £17,107 - £17,973
• Location: 10 Queen Street Place EC4R 1BE once COVID-19 restrictions lift, with opportunity for blended working

About us

Transparency International (TI) is the world’s leading independent anti-corruption organisation. We work towards creating a world where people’s lives, government, business and society are free from corruption.  Our vision is a world where our institutions can better support the people they are intended for, and where we can trust the integrity of those in authority and in business, and where there is no impunity for the corrupt at home or abroad.

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the lack of transparency and potential for corruption in health systems around the world. Every day, around the world, people suffer and die as a consequence. For some, the only access to treatment is by paying bribes. Others receive bogus, unsafe or ineffectual treatments, while billions earmarked by governments are wasted on corrupt and opaque procurement of medicine, services and health care facilities.

Even before the pandemic, corruption took a huge toll on global health care. Of the $7.5trillion spent globally on health, the WHO estimated $500bn was lost to corruption every year.  That is more than enough to achieve healthcare for all – a key United Nations commitment.  That figure is likely to have soared in the wake of Covid-19.

The Transparency International Global Health Programme works with partners around the world to ensure effective, accountable and transparent health systems which leave no room for corruption.

Our work focuses on ensuring transparency in:

• the ongoing COVID vaccine rollout
• Research and Development of new technologies and drugs
• Procurement and allocation of resources
• Health care delivery

With Covid-19 having made the case for tackling corruption in the health sector like never before, TI-UK is recruiting for a part-time senior communications officer to work with our Global Health team.

About the role

Transparency International Global Health is the only programme focused on fighting corruption and increasing transparency in the health sector and has a track record of agenda-setting reports and projects. You will use your existing communication skills to increase the engagement and influence of the team’s work, globally and within the UK and with key decision makers in the sector.

You will be responsible for developing diverse and compelling content to promote our work, and to ensure that transparency, and anti-corruption in the health sector is a priority in the sector.

You will work closely with the Global Health team, and TI’s chapters around the world to identify and develop original media content, stories, and communications campaigns to help us deliver on our strategy.

As a key part of growing the programme’s influence, you will work with the team to develop webinars, forums, and other events.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of working in a fast-paced media or communications function, and be comfortable working on multiple projects, and with teams across the globe. You will have prior experience of working in journalism or communications, ideally with  experience of working on health/international development communications

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for Global Health communications to amplify the programme’s research and advocacy.
• Developing diverse and engaging content for our websites (Global Health and TI-UK), social media and for UK and international media.
• Writing report launch press releases, and communications tool kits.
• Working with other Transparency International Chapters to communicate their work on health.
• Developing and supporting Global Health events
• Working closely with other members of Communications Team to support a busy and fast paced media and communications function.
• Monitoring the impact of TI Global Health communications

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A track record of professional experience in journalism or communications, ideally in health/development sectors
• Skilled writer
• Professional experience in creating wide range of content including social and digital media and ideally video
• Ideally experience working with video/video editing
• Must be comfortable balancing multiple projects at once and working in fast-paced office
• Experience of working collaboratively but also have the ability to work independently

You will be:

• Excited to work in a mission-driven organisation
• Results oriented with a desire to support TI-UK to continuously learn and improve
• To be a self-starter able to work without supervision
• A natural team player, collaborator and networker
• A strong communicator
• Well organised, with attention to relevant detail
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders simultaneously
• Willing and able to travel to meet donors and other stakeholders

In exchange we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced sickness and family friendly policies
• A flexible and friendly working environment

This is a new role in a growing team that will help DI deliver greater impact through our communications strategies and campaigns. You will be adept at writing concise and impactful copy and comfortable using digital platforms and channels to deliver compelling content and messages that drive high engagement with target audiences. The role will work almost exclusively on the Global Nutrition Report (GNR), supporting the GNR’s Communications Lead (Senior Communications Officer) in delivering the programme’s ambitions to accelerate progress in the fight against global malnutrition.

Duties include:

• Manage social media channels and support the delivery of promotional campaigns across digital channels.
• Undertake ongoing monitoring of communications channels and the website, and produce digital analytics reports to support increased engagement with content and messages.
• Support the delivery and maintenance of good internal communications and information sharing internally.

About you

We are looking for someone highly organised and able to manage complex and multifaceted projects involving internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have at least two years’ practical communications experience, and will be skilled in writing for a range of audiences and in using social media to drive interaction with content and messaging. You will have strong knowledge of Google Analytics and a flair for curating and writing communications content such as blogs, newsletters and press releases.

If you would like to contribute to increasing the impact of a dynamic organisation committed to ending poverty, we would love to hear from you. Please download and read the full recruitment pack and apply by uploading your CV and cover letter.

**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you firstly download a copy of our application form from the documents section when you are directed to our website and complete it. Click the 'apply' button and fill out your personal details in the relevant sections. Once you have submitted these you will be asked if you would like to attach any documents. At this stage please submit the completed version of the application form.**

Job Purpose

UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for an ambitious, proactive, team player who can join us a Senior Direct Marketing Officer within the Individual Giving team.  The role will manage projects across Direct Mail, Press, Telemarketing and DRTV, with online integration and will play a key part in the success of UK for UNHCR’s annual fundraising programme.  The individual will be a confident communicator and experienced project manager. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply, we’d love to hear from you.

Who We Are And What We Do

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities 

• Manage a variety of offline projects across acquisition and retention (including Direct Mail, Inserts, Door drops, Telemarking and DRTV) from agency briefing, through to launch, meeting six figure campaign targets.
• Deliver the quarterly supporter newsletter, working with suppliers to produce relevant and timely feedback on donor giving to improve retention.
• Lead telemarketing campaigns, to steward donors and convert one-off cash donors to monthly giving. 
• Deliver annual Press and DRTV Acquisition programmes, from media planning and creative development through to delivery, driving positive ROI recruitment.
• Work with Digital Fundraising colleagues to create integrated, multichannel campaigns and an effective, donor-first giving journey.
• In times of refugee emergencies assess fundraising opportunities and react within marketing activity as needed, collaborating with colleagues from across the organisation.
• Manage data projects, including mailing file development, data cleansing, and Salesforce management as required.
• Manage the production process for campaigns, developing supplier briefs and managing approval stages and end of campaign supplier reviews.
• Manage donor research and mystery shopping as required, using insights to inform creative decisions and ensure donor centric fundraising.
• Manage campaign fulfilment. Monitor campaign responses to identify issues and opportunities to improve future work.
• From time-to-time support with Donor Care activities.
• Ensure cost effective fundraising, manage individual campaign budgets and identify opportunities to improve ROIs.
• Stay up to date with issues affecting displaced communities, campaigns from international, content and reports from the field. Scope new fundraising themes.
• Share creative and insights with UK colleagues, global markets and HQ.
• Participate in training seminars, workshops and skill shares where applicable. 

Personal Attributes and Experience 

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience of scoping, briefing in, managing and delivering acquisition and retention fundraising campaigns.
• Experience of managing projects  across a broad channel mix (inc. Direct Mail, telemarking and Press) and working with agencies/in-house teams and non-fundraising colleagues.
• Experience of managing suppliers, including budget management, campaign planning and briefing. 
• Experience of data file development (in collaboration with Data teams)

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of direct marketing practices and principles
• Able to act proactively and identify new fundraising opportunities.
• Able to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks, meeting programme deadlines.
• Attention to detail and proof-reading skills and an ability to give coherent and constructive feedback on creative and copy.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Numerate, with an ability to analyse results and identify trends.
• Strong presentation, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Media buying experience.

ShareAction and the global system of finance

It is said that “money makes the world go around” but the global financial system in its current form is in danger of making our world a very inhospitable place indeed for future generations.

Though it has lifted many out of poverty, today the global financial system has an oversized impact on many of the existential challenges we face. Biodiversity loss is such an example, as is climate change and the growing gap between rich and poor in terms of both income and health. Investment, lending and insuring decisions can enable destructive and exploitative industries or they can support a transition to a more sustainable way of living and use of precious resources. The latter approach is known as responsible or ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investment.

ShareAction’s vision is of a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. Our mission is to define the highest standards of responsible investment and to drive change until these standards are adopted worldwide. We work towards our mission by:

• advocating for change in the investment industry using our research and rankings
• campaigning with allies to strengthen investor stewardship and change corporate behaviour
• pushing for public policy reform to transform the financial system

Position

The Media Communications Officer will help to drive responsible investment and sustainable corporate activity by raising the visibility of ShareAction’s research and campaigns through the media. You will help us to build strong relationships with journalists by identifying new contacts, managing existing relationships, improving our internal processes and producing quality content for press audiences.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation which is having real impact in raising corporate and investor standards on climate change, public health, workers’ rights and other topics of critical importance.

You will have the opportunity to develop personal relationships and secure media coverage with the world’s leading media organisations. ShareAction has excellent links with outlets such as the Financial Times, Guardian, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Reuters.

We are a friendly group of incredibly passionate campaigners, researchers and communicators, with a strong commitment to supporting new colleagues and building a positive workplace culture. You will be supported to develop your communications skills and knowledge of sustainability issues and you will be recognised for your contributions to our success. ShareAction is a fantastic place to work and we’re looking for someone who can build on our culture by bringing a positive attitude and a people-first approach to everything they do.

Key responsibilities:

• You will be working closely with ShareAction researchers and campaigners across the organisation to help amplify their work and raise their profile in the media
• You will assist in building existing and new relationships with journalists by identifying new contacts, organising press lists and providing high quality responses to press requests
• You will be drafting press releases and other written materials to communicate ShareAction’s work in an accessible and engaging manner
• You will assist with planning, executing and evaluating media campaigns
• After receiving training, you will pitch stories to journalists and facilitate incoming requests for interviews
• You will monitor & report on media coverage to ShareAction staff
• You will have many opportunities to contribute new ideas to help us improve processes, content and identify new communications opportunities

Requirements

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• You have a positive, outgoing personality, able to quickly build new relationships and support colleagues working under pressure;
• Some experience of communications work. Press experience is ideal, but digital experience is also valued;
• Genuinely interested in the sustainability issues we work on such as climate change, public health and workers’ rights;
• You must have a natural flair for communications. We’re looking for someone with exceptional English written and verbal communication skills, the ability to tell a story, and excellent attention to detail;
• You need to possess strong analytical skills. Much of our content is complex, and it is key that you can digest this information in order to turn it into accessible, engaging content for journalists;
• You are highly organised, with the ability to handle multiple tasks, changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

DESIRABLE

• Press contacts in the fields of sustainability or finance;
• Experience of securing media coverage;
• Knowledge of the financial system;
• Research experience;
• Digital communications skills (web content management, design, multimedia);
• Experience of CRM systems, ideally Salesforce, and mailer systems such as MailChimp;
• Basic Knowledge of data protection regulations/GDPR
• Experience of working with Microsoft Officer 365, particularly SharePoint.

Other information

Hours: Full-time, but with some flexibility possible

Contract type: One year contract with possibility for extension

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 + 8% pension (non-contributory) and benefits including a healthcare scheme

Deadline for applications: Monday 28 June 2021 (9am)

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available- such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking..

Due to Covid-19 all interviews will take place online, you will also be expected to work from home for the foreseeable future.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK.
Due to our size we are unable to sponsor visas.

Your application answers will be reviewed blind to ensure fairness. Your responses will be randomised and the shortlisting panel will not see any details about you, including your CV. Your CV will only be seen after shortlisting if you have been invited to an interview.

We may close this role early if we receive enough applications, therefore early applications are encouraged. Applicants must have a maximum of two months notice period.

Please note that if you have applied for a similar role at Frontline within the last 3 months your application will not be shortlisted. 

Job Description

The Headline Programme Officer role offers the opportunity to build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. The Programme Officer will play a leading role in shaping and implementing the delivery of our new leadership programme Headline. You will have responsibility for the quality and consistency of the Headline leader’s experience whilst on the programme. The first prototype will be launching in October 2021, and is the first of its kind in the sector. The participant journey on the Headline programme includes a number of residential leadership modules, workshops, shadowing and extensive executive coaching.

There is a high autonomy culture within the team and organisation, so the role requires someone who is well organised, pro-active and can use their initiative to do what works. The team is small with ambitious targets, so the Officer will need to be flexible and think strategically, at times beyond their role, as the team often work collectively to get the best results. The Officer will need experience in project management and relationship management, implementing programmes and have a confident and inclusive communication style. The successful candidates will work across a varied range of activities so will need to adapt quickly to the demands of the programme and our participants.

We’re looking for a talented, results-driven PR & comms expert, who is passionate about story-telling and capable of creating compelling supporter focussed communications.

PR & Communications Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Role type: Permanent, full time
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0XA
Salary range: £27,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)

As PR & Communications Officer you will manage the charity’s brand, PR and communications, communicating the need and impact of our work to key audiences.

Crucial to all our communications are the stories we tell and the messages they convey. You will strive to raise the profile of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, and increase positive and engaging media coverage across print, broadcast, digital and social channels.

As our audiences access our information online more than ever, you’ll need to be experienced, innovative and comfortable working predominantly with digital media, with the ability to tie this up with our more traditional supporter communication activities.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on the development and implementation of our PR & Communication strategies. We are an ambitious organisation with big growth plans and are willing to invest in new ideas to help achieve our goals.

You’ll be a confident and capable communicator who’s as comfortable working a social media account or writing copy for a press release as you are contributing to strategic discussions, and developing campaigns - we'd also love for you to have a passion for our cause.

You will be responsible for overseeing the strategic delivery of high-quality PR & communications activities, and for shaping the charity's ‘voice'.

You will be a self -starter, who enjoys working independently as well as part of a team, you must enjoy rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in! This is a great role for someone looking to make it their own and to help us drive forward to make an impact for local animals in need.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and are interested to hear from people with demonstrable transferable skills.

This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home-based until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role will then revert to being office-based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 18th June
Interviews to be held w/c: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 29th June/ Wednesday 30th June 2021.
Our aim is to interview on-site at Bristol A.R.C., but we will also consider remote interviews via online conference call.
Please indicate in your covering letter whether you will be available on these dates and if you would need your interview to take place online.
Desired start date: ASAP

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

In order to maximise resources spent on our work for animals, we will only contact applicants invited for interview. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of the closing date you should assume that your application has not been successful this time.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

Please note that we request no enquiries from agencies.

WPF Therapy are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic administrative officer to work in our Training Department from our offices at London Bridge to start immediately.

This is a great opportunity to support staff and trainees on a popular and highly-rated psychotherapy training.

The Administrative Officer provides broad based administrative support encompassing administrative processes within the whole organisation. The role includes working with validating and accrediting bodies, relating to students and academic staff and clients, assisting with programme recruitment and assessment, including enrolment and finance. 

35 Hours per week across 5 days– start and finish times to be agreed.

Some flexibility around the start and finish times will be required to cover changing business requirements (including working up to six Saturdays and Sundays a year (for which time of in lieu will be granted).

Any offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment vetting checks including a DBS check.

Position: Girl Activist Programme Officer

Location: London, U.K. or Washington, D.C.

Status: Full time, permanent

Reports to:  The Girl Activist Programme Manager

Salary range: £37,900 - £40,200 GBP | $56,700 - $60,100 USD

Deadline to apply: 2 July 2021

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I. Position Summary

The Girl Activist Programme Officer is responsible for supporting the Programme Manager in the strategic management and implementation of new, Malala Fund girl-centered programming, which launched in 2020. The Girl Activist Programme includes three separate workstreams: 1) a Fellowship for young women; 2) grant-funding and activities focused on amplifying the voices of girls through national and international advocacy; and 3) digital data collection to incorporate the voices of girls in all decision-making and policy recommendations. The Programme is currently active in Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria and Pakistan with plans to launch in Bangladesh and Tanzania in the next two years.

The Officer will support the Programme Manager in the implementation of all three workstreams; including supporting implementation and expansion of our Fellowship programme, the delivery of an ambitious grant-making portfolio and implementation of activities to amplify the voices and experiences of girls and young women across Malala Fund programmes. The Programme Officer is an integral member of the Programmes Department and also liaises regularly across other Malala Fund departments.

II. Responsibilities

The Girl Activist Programme Officer will support the day-to-day management of the Girl Activist Programme (GAP), coordinating with staff across the organisation, particularly the Programme team (including Malala Fund’s In-Country Representatives) but also with Advocacy, Communications and Fundraising colleagues. Specific responsibilities will include:

GAP Fellowship, Grant-Making and Amplifying Voices

● Support Malala Fund’s GAP Manager to implement Malala Fellowship training including leading on logistical support for the events, arranging translation, working with Fellowship facilitators to ensure effective preparation and coordination of the programme.

● Work closely with the GAP Manager to support the selection of new GAP grantees across programme countries, including supporting application review, interviewing candidates and onboarding them to the network.

● Develop and disseminate the GAP communications to share network successes and relevant resources across the network.

● Provide project management support to the implementation of the ‘Voices of Girls’ digital data pilot and expansion strategy.

Support to Programme Management and Coordination

● Work closely with the GAP Manager to support and coordinate activities across the Girl Activist Programme, including drafting communications, arranging and coordinating meetings and proactive follow-up.

● Support the GAP Manager in overall budget management, work planning and GAP reporting, establishing improved processes for programme efficiency.

● Oversee the procurement process for consultants and vendors contracted by the team, ensuring timely and accurate submission of materials and payments.

● Work closely with the GAP Manager to develop streamlined information management systems for the GAP

● Work closely with In-Country Representatives in Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan and elsewhere to support GAP programming and coordination activities.

Duty of Care

● Support the Gender and Inclusion Advisor to implement the girl-centred safe programming principles in all GAP pillars.

● Provide and monitor regular, accurate and timely data on safeguarding concerns and incidents during programme implementation.

Cross-Organisational Engagement

● Collaborate with Malala Fund’s Advocacy and Communications teams to prepare girls and young women relevant speaking/press opportunities.

● Collaborate with Malala Fund’s fundraising and grants management teams to provide relevant information on the Girl Activist Programme for proposals and reports, as needed

Organisational Culture

● Uphold the values of Malala Fund.

● Actively contribute to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.

● Maintain behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.

● Act as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

III.  Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours:

Essential

● Strong project management, planning and organisation skills.

● Experience supporting girls and young women in their activism and advocacy.

● Experience working with girls’ / women’s rights organisations in implementation of programming.

● Understanding of safeguarding principles  and/or keeping programme participants safe

● Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated relationship management experience.

● Solid judgement and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically.

● Strong organisational skills with proven attention to detail, accuracy and quality.

● Strong written and verbal communication skills

● Experience managing and/or implementing multi-country programmes, projects and events in Global South country contexts.

● Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and countries, providing remote support.

● Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.

● Strong commitment to gender equality, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, decolonisation and social justice

● Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning.

● Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders.

● Ability and willingness to travel internationally (approximately 10%)

Desirable

● Experience booking complex travel, including securing travel visas.

● A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social and political science or a related field.

● Working knowledge of any major language(s) spoken in Malala Fund programme countries.

● A background in international education, advocacy and/or gender issues preferred.

● Experience in safeguarding and/or child protection.

● Experience in the management of/engagement with research and data collection.

● Experience working in one or more of the countries where Malala Fund is currently working with partners.

Note: This position is eligible for immigration sponsorship in the U.K. Candidates who are not currently authorised to work in the U.S. but wish to be may also apply, however a successful sponsorship petition is not guaranteed.

IV. About Malala Fund

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn for 12 years and lead without fear. We advocate for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves — and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in developing country education leaders and frontline organizations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We amplify girls’ voices. Malala Fund is building a movement of young education activists who, like Malala, speak truth to power around the world.

V. How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application link by 2 July 2021.

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identities, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As a PR and Digital Officer at Hft you will be an essential part of a the external communications team and play a critical role in generating content for Hft’s external channels. This is a busy and varied role which involves assisting with answering media enquiries, drafting press releases, and helping to manage our website and social media channels. You will enjoy the opportunity to get directly involved in researching, and helping to deliver and evaluate public relations and digital campaigns to help raise awareness of the charity’s work.

Salary: £25,934 per annum

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours

Location: Head Office, Emersons Green, Bristol (currently working remotely)

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS check.

Educated to degree standard or with an equivalent professional qualification you will have at least 3 years’ experience of working in a communications team at managerial level, preferably in the social care or not-for profit sector

Closing date: Thursday 17th June 2021
Interviews will be held on 22nd & 23 June 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: PR and Digital Communications Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing Communications, PR Officer, Communications Executive, Digital Communications, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit, Social Care, Third Sector etc.

What Works for Children’s Social Care is a young charity, incorporated in April 2020 following a period of incubation inside Nesta, the UK’s Innovation Charity. The organisation’s mission is to dramatically increase the quality and quantity of research in children’s social care to enable social workers, system leaders, and policymakers to make evidence informed decisions that impact on the lives of young people every day. 

The Role

This role will be responsible for supporting and implementing the communications and marketing activity for WWCSC and The Evidence Quarter (The EQ) - a community which aims to bring together evidence-minded organisations to share physical space, increase collaboration, and tackle joint challenges together. You will work day to day with WWCSC’s team, The EQ team, and with teams of collaborators, particularly The EQ member organisations. You will report to WWCSC’s Head of Communications, but will work closely with everyone in the team, in particular the WWCSC Policy and Engagement teams and The EQ Community Manager. Specific tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Supporting and implementing the strategic communications and engagement plans for WWCSC and its projects

• Supporting the publication and launch of WWCSC’s research and findings, including project management, liaising with stakeholders, proofreading

• Managing the logistics of engagement events around the country (booking venues, catering etc., managing invitations and registration, collating content) and assisting with content (advising internal and external stakeholders to ensure content is in line with WWCSC strategic objectives, relevant and engaging for audiences; suggesting potential topics, angles and speakers).

• Assisting with the WWCSC’s media strategy - identifying potential media opportunities, drafting press releases,  building press lists, following up with journalists and media outlets

• Updating the WWCSC website and social media channels, in partnership with other relevant workstreams

• Working closely with the research and programme management teams to ensure lessons, stories, outputs and outcomes from the Centre are captured and shared in the most appropriate and effective ways

• Drafting copy for a wide range of external audiences

• Representing the Centre at conferences and engagement events

• Working with The EQ Community Manager to develop and deliver EQ events, seminars and conferences

• Supporting and implementing the strategic communications and engagement plans for The EQ and its projects

• Managing and expanding The EQ’s social media presence and updating The EQ website

The Person

• Proven experience of marketing and communications skills gained in a similar role

• Able to work across a range of projects with competing demands

• Attention to detail

• Excellent project management skills

• Experience in organising and running events

• Experience of creating content for a wide range of audiences and purposes

• Experience of writing and selling-in press releases

• Knowledge of the children’s social care sector (desirable)

• Interet in evidence-based policy and solutions (desirable)