Hacked Off, the campaign for a free and accountable press, supports victims of press abuse and campaigns for effective self-regulation of the press. We are now looking for a new Campaigns and Research Officer to join a small and dynamic team which for nearly ten years has challenged unaccountable power. You will need to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and purpose of Hacked Off and to have communications skills. A full job description and details of how to apply can be found here. 

HACKED OFF

Job description: Campaign and Research Officer, 4 days a week (subject to review)

Salary: £21,000-23,000 for a 4-day week, based on experience

Reporting to: Policy and Operations Director

Deadline for applications: 30 August 2020

Interviews: w/c 7 September 2020

Start date: 28 September 2020

About Hacked Off

Hacked Off campaigns for a free and accountable press. 

We provide support for victims of press abuses and we seek to give them a voice because they have, for too long, been denied such a voice by the industry that has harmed them.

This includes dozens of individuals personally targeted by the press every year, as well as the millions of people from marginalised communities who are affected by discriminatory coverage in the press.

The campaign has the following priorities for the next 12 months:

• Representing and staying in touch with victims of press abuse and close supporters, as well as finding and supporting new cases of abuse and providing advice to victims.
• Ensuring that IPSO is scrutinised and held to account, including campaigns to expose the influence of press groups and its inability to support victims of press abuse
• Maintaining Parliamentary links and policy input to ensure that Parliamentarians are kept informed.
• Increasing public engagement and outreach, including collaboration with other like-minded campaigning groups and charities on identifying press abuse and undermining IPSO.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit a campaign officer. The role will entail:

• Victim relationships and support - highlighting and championing stories of individuals affected by press abuse. First point of call for incoming requests for assistance
• Liaising with, being point of contact for the campaign’s database of close supporters, and keeping it updated.
• Maintaining and building the campaign’s social media presence and email database of supporters.
• Management of Website (updating content & maintenance)
• Working on Off and Online campaigning projects to champion victims’ stories and hold IPSO to account
• Event planning and organisation
• Lead the work of scrutinising IPSO and unethical press conduct
• Such other tasks within the scope of the campaign as will be assigned, from time to time, by the Board and the Policy Director.

Person Specification

The applicant will be able to demonstrate:

1. Commitment to the ethos and purpose of Hacked Off
2. Proven skill and sensitivity in communicating with people from all walks of life and maintaining confidentiality
3. Proven skill to work successfully in a multifunctional team
4. Ability to communicate with clarity to a wide range of stakeholders on and offline. 
5. Ability to manage a database and website
6. Ability to work independently and flexibly 
7. Strong organisational skills
8. Understanding of social media communications
9.  

How to apply

Application is by CV and a one-page supporting statement stating the reasons for your interest in the post and why you believe you are a suitable candidate.  

Applicants who are only available to work remotely will be considered, however it will be necessary to attend events in London from time to time.

Please include full contact details including daytime and evening telephone numbers.

Please note the closing date for applications is 30 August 2020. 

A list of candidates will be invited to attend interviews during the week commencing 7 September 2020.

If you would like an informal, confidential conversation before submitting your application, please mention this in your cover note and we can arrange a call with one of our team.

Hacked Off operates an Equal Opportunities Policy.For monitoring purposes, all candidates will be asked for EO information including, age, gender, ethnic origin and disability.This information will not form any part of the selection process.

We are looking for a talented Communications Specialist to join our NSPA team to help support and grow our membership group.

• Permanent, Part-time, 21 hours per week over 3 days
• Ewell, Surrey
• £17,400 per annum (FTE £29,000 per annum) + competitive benefits

The National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) is a coalition of public, private and voluntary organisations in England whose mission is to get all parts of society working together to take action to reduce suicide and improve the support for those bereaved by suicide. With over 140 members and supporters, the NSPA plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of the national Cross-Government Strategy Preventing Suicide in England. It has a small Secretariat which is hosted by Samaritans and based in its office in Ewell, Surrey.

This is an exciting time to be joining the NSPA, with a new strategy in place and a growing and active membership.  The Membership and Communications Officer is crucial to helping the NSPA achieve its goals. The post will lead on the development of its communications, including its website, as well as being the first point of contact for members and ensuring excellent communications for and with members. It has responsibility for leading membership development, ensuring that the NSPA attracts new members and finds new and innovative ways for them to work together.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, who enjoys a busy and varied role and has the ability to juggle competing priorities. Good interpersonal skills will be important, as well as a track record in developing and delivering effective communications, preferably in a membership environment.

As an employer, we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, three well-being days, flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

If you would like to know more about the role please read the attached job description.

POLICY FELLOW

• £44,967 per annum plus benefits
• Permanent contract
• Full time (37.5 hours per week)

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to better health and health care for people in the UK. Our policy team focuses on analysing national health and social care policy. We have an exciting opportunity for a new policy fellow to join our team. 

The policy fellow will be a core part of the policy team, but will also provide dedicated research, analysis, and other support directly to the Health Foundation’s chief executive. This is a new role with an opportunity to make a significant impact to the Foundation’s work.

The policy fellow will focus particularly on fast-moving reactive work and tracking relevant political and policy developments. Examples include responding to new NHS priorities and initiatives, or analysing major political events that impact on health and care. The policy fellow will also contribute to longer term research and analysis, as well as scoping ideas for commissioned research. The role will involve collaboration with various senior colleagues. 

You will need to have a track record of analysing health policy, writing clearly, and using research and analysis to inform policy decisions. You will also need to understand and value the mix of methods and approaches needed to analyse and influence health and care policy. 

You will be committed to our core behaviours: Diversity and Inclusion, Working Together, Discovering and Learning and Achieving Impact.

To apply for this role please click on the link below to be redirected to our website where you can download a full job description and application pack.

Application deadline: 8 September 2020, 23:59

Interview date: provisionally scheduled for w/c 14-21 September 2020 (please note that these will take place remotely)

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. 

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Fixed Term: 12 month contract

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1 9FW

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 17th August 2020

First Interviews: w/c Tuesday 1st September 2020

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of the global community concerned with fighting cancer and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs)? 

World Cancer Research Fund International is a leading authority on cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity. World Cancer Research Fund International is a not-for-profit organisation that:

• Funds and analyses worldwide scientific research
• Influences public health policy at the highest level, and acts as trusted advisor to governments and other official bodies from around the world
• Leads & unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in the USA, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. 

We are looking for a talented and committed individual to play a key role in our policy activities. Our Policy and Public Affairs Department works at the global level to encourage the adoption of effective policies to prevent cancer and other NCDs through healthy diet and body weight, more physical activity and lower levels of alcohol intake. Our work ultimately aims to help people meet WCRF International’s Recommendations for Cancer Prevention.

A major task of the Policy and Public Affairs Officer is to be responsible for taking forward specific activities and deliverables of the ground-breaking EU Commission’s Horizon2020 project – Confronting obesity: co-creating policies with youth - working towards ending childhood obesity in Europe. The role involves sourcing, reviewing and assessing policy documents and legislation on diet and physical activity. 

Therefore, technical competency in understanding and analysing public policy interventions and policy actions is essential, as is the ability to synthesise complex information from a range of sources. Ideally you will have some knowledge of policy on the prevention of cancer, NCDs, overweight/obesity and/or food, physical activity as it relates to health. 

You will also provide support to the work of the Department’s Evidence for Policy work, in particular through developing, updating and maintaining the NOURISHING and MOVING policy databases and developing relevant policy briefs on issues related to diet, weight and physical activity.

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

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant.

We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to three people a day.

But we won’t stop there. We want to be there for everyone who needs a transplant; from finding a match, through every step of a patient’s transplant journey. And together we can reach the remarkable day when we can save the lives of everyone with blood cancer.

And now we want you to join our lifesaving team. We are looking for a passionate policy professional to help us drive forward our ambitious influencing agenda.

Title:Policy & Public Affairs Manager (Patient Care)

Salary:£37,000 - £41,000

Contract:12 month fixed term

Hours:35 hours per week

Location:Flexible, with travel to our Head Office in Hampstead, London

Anthony Nolan is an ambitious organisation with patients at our heart and a forward-looking influencing agenda. We are already successfully influencing on behalf of stem cell transplantation patients, ensuring that key decision-makers hear the voice of patients and pushing for change that will improve patients’ lives.

Now we’re taking our influencing work to the next level by:

• Developing our role as a facilitator between the healthcare community, patients, the NHS, Government and industry
• Working more closely with patients, families, donors and the clinical community to ensure our work reflects what is happening on the ground and the lived experience
• Using the insight and evidence generated by our work - specifically service delivery and research – and developing our own policy research to help strengthen our evidence base
• Testing innovative approaches, including new partnerships and piloting ideas in hospitals
• Broadening our expertise to influence in new areas that impact patients’ lives such as the development and application of new treatments

We’re looking for a passionate and creative policy professional to join our Policy & Public Affairs team to help implement our new influencing strategy. It’s a great opportunity to join a dedicated and friendly team working on a broad range of policy issues. The postholder will have a particular focus on our patient care policy work: looking at how our pioneering post-transplant care pathway can be implemented; exploring what new service models mean for patients and advocating for the importance of things like psychological support for transplant patients.

This role gives the opportunity to help shape our response to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic; work with senior stakeholders in the NHS, government and charity sector and get into the detail of some of the most interesting policy areas facing healthcare in the UK.

You’ll have experience of working in a relevant policy, political or campaigns role. You’ll have great inter-personal skills, experience supporting senior leaders and building strong relationships. We’re looking for someone with excellent knowledge of policy-making and political processes, the ability to pick up complex policy areas easily and develop creative ideas to help raise our profile with influencing audiences.

Please make sure to check out the Role Profile, available on our website when you click to apply.

What’s in it for you?

Financial

• Pension (employer 5% when you contribute 3% or more),
• Travel Insurance
• Interest free Travel Loan
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Wellbeing & Health

• 27 days annual leave in addition to normal public holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Hotline
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gymflex

Family Friendly

• Paid dependants leave
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Flexible start/finish times (role dependent)

And more! (full list of benefits available on website)

Together, we can save lives. Join our team and give someone a chance of life.

Anthony Nolan is an equal opportunities & living wage accredited employer.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. Place2Be provides mental health support and training for over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated public affairs manager to play a lead role in shaping Place2Be's policy and public affairs advocacy work.

Based within the Marketing and Communications team, you will work with colleagues from across the organisation to promote Place2Be's work as a leading provider of school-based mental health support in the UK. You will bring enthusiasm, a can-do attitude, a good team spirit and a genuine interest in the importance of supporting the wellbeing of children and young people to give them the best start in life.

What will I be responsible for in my new role?

• Draft and maintain current Place2Be policy positions and lead the development of new policy positions as needed
• Provide clear written and verbal briefings to senior execs and CEO
• Represent Place2Be in relevant parliamentary and sector meetings and networks, building positive relationships with Parliamentarians and other voluntary organisations within the mental health and education sector
• Proactively draft briefings for MPs, Peers and their staff to inform parliamentary questions, debates, committee inquiries, and readings of draft legislation
• Record, and maintain Place2Be’s database of contacts, correspondence and engagements with Parliamentarians, and evaluate the quality of these relationships to inform cultivation strategies and influence planning

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong track record in policy analysis and advocacy, and experience of this in relation to front-line services and activity
• A good awareness of how government policy affects the provision of mental health support in the UK
• The ability to produce policy lines and clear, accessible statements and reports, in plain English, understood by all audiences
• The ability to build positive relationships with external stakeholders for the purpose of partnership working
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to represent the organisation externally

Interview Dates: Tuesday 25th August and Thursday 27th August 2020

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

To apply or view the full job description please visit our website and complete an application form.

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in. All successful applicants to clinical roles will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG.

**To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page.**

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new organisation in start-up mode and help shape our public relations, brand and profile-raising activity.

In this newly created role, the PR Manager will develop PR activity that connects new audiences with UNHCR’s humanitarian work for refugees and inspires them to take action through our charity’s campaigns, fundraising and events.

This will include campaigns that tap into passionate supporters of refugees, as well as finding innovative ways to educate new audiences about the refugee cause and our work, such as through business, sport, lifestyle, fashion, food, arts and culture.

This role supports issues management and during emergency appeals will help pitch for news coverage to raise awareness. The successful candidate will also help develop content, working with field colleagues, UNHCR’s London office and UNHCR head office teams, to develop storytelling for our own platforms and partnerships.

The role sits within the Communications team, which is responsible for raising awareness and public engagement, working closely with the Senior Digital Communications Officer who manages our website and social channels.  You will collaborate teams across the charity, including individual giving, partnerships and philanthropy, community fundraising, supporter care and events.

If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, we would love to hear from you.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s new 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. 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 RESPONSIBLITIES 

Public engagement and awareness raising

• Create and deliver PR plans to publicise fundraising appeals, events and campaigns
• Secure multichannel awareness, including broadcast, social media, influencers, and print and online media
• Support the development and delivery of editorial partnerships with media and content platforms
• Proactively pitch story ideas to engage broad and special interest audiences with our humanitarian work and refugees
• Support the Director of Communications in the coordination of UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador engagement and growing the charity’s influencer networks
• Establish robust KPIs to measure impact, engagement and reach of comms campaigns
• Coordinate speaking opportunities and conference research to support thought leadership and charity profile raising
• Provide press office function for reactive media enquiries
• Manage PR administration including reporting, media list management, media monitoring and budget tracking

Communications and content development

• Produce editorial content, including copy, photography and video assets to support media placements, events and corporate partnerships
• Liaise with comms colleagues in field operations and UNHCR head office to help research and acquire content to support campaigns
• Maintain information on key messages and positioning for organisation-wide use
• Write strategic communications products (including speaking points, media releases, exec briefings and annual report copy).
• Contribute articles and image research for our donor communications channels
• Engage external specialists, e.g. photographers, to help develop content
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to share communications content and coordinate with forward planning / issues
• Assist in implementation of UK for UNHCR’s Emergency Comms Plan during emergency appeals
• Supports on other projects as required

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience developing and implementing PR/communications plans
• Experience delivering campaigns that created a measurable impression, raised awareness and generated action from target audiences
• Experience working with broadcast and online media platforms and delivering coverage
• Broad communications experience needed, but must include consumer facing PR
• Experience of managing external PR agencies and freelancers (e.g. photographers)

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Strong understanding of UK broadcast and consumer media
• Strong journalistic skills, including an understanding of what makes a good news story proofreading and editing skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Curating images and video content to accompany media pitches and support events
• Ability to present complex issues in an accessible and engaging way to different audiences across different formats
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and execute tasks independently, managing deadlines and working well under pressure
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills 
• Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft office products; ability to use databases and CRM
• Must have an interest in global humanitarian affairs
• Must be diplomatic, tactful and comfortable dealing with sensitive issues

Desirable skills/experience

• Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation
• Experience with refugee issues or field work
• Experience of working within a start-up team

Digital Campaigns Officer

Your writing engages and inspires. You have experience in e-mail marketing, are looking to develop your career in digital marketing, and are passionate about animal rights. If this sounds like you, PETA would love to hear from you.

Position Objective:

To prepare and deliver the digital assets to support PETA's campaigns, including by overseeing e-mail marketing

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports to:

Digital Marketing Manager

Location:

PETA UK’s office near King's Cross, London

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Inspire millions of people to take positive actions for animals by writing and revising compelling advocacy copy, including petitions, e-mail appeals, letters to politicians and other decision-makers, progress reports, and other campaigning materials
• Deliver PETA UK's online campaigns by creating web content, including blog posts, features, action alerts, and mobile app updates, and carry out regular analysis of and reporting on web performance
• Oversee PETA UK's e-mail marketing efforts in order to engage supporters with our campaigns and animal rights issues, including by writing, building, and sending e-mail marketing messages; segmenting audiences; and conducting split-testing campaigns
• Track and report on e-mail campaigns in order to guide improvements, including by increasing open and click rates and ensuring compliance with current e-mail best practice
• Monitor planning proposals for new factory farms, and coordinate campaigns to support local people in objecting to such facilities in their communities
• Assist the digital marketing manager with e-mail list management, hygiene, and growth
• Coordinate the UK delivery of international affiliate investigations, providing input on strategy and conducting research related to campaigns
• Work as part of the digital marketing team to ensure that online campaigns are as effective as possible
• Work closely with other teams to ensure the accuracy of digital content
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Strong writing skills, analytical experience, and an understanding of what will resonate with people online
• Strong work ethic with a focus on efficiency, patience, exceptional attention to detail, a positive attitude, and innovative ideas
• Previous experience in e-mail marketing, marketing automation, and reporting using web analytics
• Intermediate knowledge of HTML
• Intermediate knowledge of photo editing and/or web design
• Experience with e-campaigning tools such as Engaging Networks preferred
• Knowledge of the latest digital marketing trends
• Knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
• Ability to advocate the organisation's positions on issues to the public in a professional manner
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

Mind in Harrow is an award-winning mental health charity based in NW London, just three minutes from Harrow Metropolitan line station. Our dynamic and creative team of 40 full/part-time staff and 100 volunteers are driven by a strong user empowerment ethos. We offer family-friendly working practices including home-working and flexible working days, enabling staff to have a fulfilling career alongside any caring responsibilities.

The postholder has an exciting role, working with a successful and active mental health service user group of trained Service User Representatives (Reps). You will collaborate with NHS and other public sector staff on the frontline as well as engaging with senior decision-makers and local politicians to influence change.

We are seeking a self-motivated team member with experience of empowering people with mental health problems and working in a multi-cultural environment. You will have an excellent understanding of co-design and strong communication skills to engage social excluded groups to participate in the project.

It is essential that you have lived experience of mental health issues yourself or caring for someone close to you. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring service application (DBS).

More details, including the Job Description and Person Specification, can be downloaded in the application pack available on our website.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th September at midnight

Interviews: 1st stage 17th September, 2nd Stage 18th September

We are actively working towards equal opportunities. We welcome people from ethnic minorities, LGBT+ and people who have used mental health services.

Brain Tumour Research is one of the fastest growing national charities in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours. Our mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research.

PR Manager
Location: Based at Head Office in Milton Keynes – initial remote working in adherence to pandemic restrictions, then based at head office proposed from September onwards.
Salary: c.£32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Full Time - Permanent

We are looking for a focussed and intelligent individual who excels in a fast-paced, diverse PR environment and welcomes the opportunity to make a difference as part of a rapidly-growing and influential charity. This includes embracing a variety of communication assets, from statistics to celebrities, and striving to maximise the impact of the organisation through all media channels. We value commitment and demonstrable work ethic, in addition to natural and intuitive PR abilities and strong creative ideas.

Reporting to the Head of PR, you will be responsible for:

• Deputising for the Head of PR
• Writing engaging press releases and compelling patient case studies
• Maximising print, online and broadcast coverage to support fundraising and help raise awareness of brain tumours

Closing date Thursday 20th August

Early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.   

TO APPLY:

If you would like to apply for this position, please read the Job Description attached in additional documents before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV and covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary. It will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Want to make positive change for disaffected individuals? If so, join our team as a Campaign Officer to challenge unjust immigration policies

We are looking for an experienced Campaign Officer to drive forward our advocacy work with migrants and their families disadvantaged by Home Office refusals for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), and the subsequent impact for those with protected characteristics e.g. disabilities.

This exciting role will suit a candidate with the confidence and zeal to work alongside those with the lived experience to centre their voices, and with a range of stakeholders including legal professionals, and parliamentarians to move the campaign forward

The successful candidate will have a track record in policy/ research, political engagement and community engagement, and excellent interpersonal skills.

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with:

• Commitment to upholding and advancing the rights of all migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate 

• Readiness to work with all groups and individuals who support the MRN mission, values and vision

This is a part-time post (3 days per week), funded by the Baring Foundation, provisionally beginning in August/September 2020 and running for 12 months. The salary will be  £30,507 per annum pro-rata.  In addition, MRN contributes 6% of salary to pensions.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 10 August 2020

Date for candidate interviews: 17 or 18 August 2020

This sort of opportunity doesn’t come around very often.  Serving in a key leadership role at national Church level is a role worth taking a close look at.  Reporting to the Chair, you will work alongside the Board of Trustees as well as other key parts of the Free Church of Scotland at a national level - yet you will also support the work of our local churches across Scotland and beyond, and our international mission.

In leading the Central Office, you will shape and implement the Board’s ambitious strategy and priorities, in support of bringing good news to communities.  You will help people join things together, take initiative and pursue the direction of travel.  You will inspire people with your commitment and energy for the ambitions of the Church as well as your professionalism as a leader and manager.  You will understand what good governance is all about in leading an organisation, ensuring effective people management, financial management and risk management.

If you enjoy complexity, are in tune with our values and ethos, and are seeking a role that offers breadth and scope, the opportunity to influence within and beyond the Church, and, ultimately, help bring good news to people, we welcome your interest.  Please read our ‘Information for Applicants’.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 12 noon

Assessment: Wednesday 16 September 2020

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

Senior Communications Officer,

Behaviour Change

 (ref: SUS2958)

£27,528 per annum

37.5 hours per week - based in Edinburgh

This role is ideal for a passionate person who wants to tell the story of the active and sustainable travel initiatives being delivered by the Behaviour Change team using a variety of marketing channels, media outlets, social media and events, ensuring key influencing and consumer audiences hear the exciting news.

You will have demonstrable experience of working in a communications environment in either marketing, PR or similar and experience of writing / editing content for publications, press releases and website and using social media in a professional environment.  With a good understanding of the communications environment including media, digital and marketing, you will lead on the commissioning of promotional photography and video content and be part of the team creating engaging and dynamic content promoting Sustrans behaviour change projects in Scotland.  You will also be committed to the ideas of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 17 August 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams or Zoom during week of Monday 24 August 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the

community.

Jubilee Debt Campaign is recruiting a Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer to take forward our work on global South debt. This is a new, key role in the organisation and crucial to the success of our campaigns. You will be joining at a time when international debt is gaining in prominence as an issue, and it is crucial we campaign for a just response in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis and the climate emergency.

We are looking for someone with strong research and policy analysis skills, a strong campaigning mindset, experience of advocacy and statistical analysis, and a passion for social justice. We are not expecting you to already be an expert in all aspects of the role, but are looking for someone with the potential to develop quickly under the guidance of our Head of Policy.

We strongly value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people with a Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background.

The is a permanent role being offered on either a full-time basis or four days per week (35 or 28 hours). We offer pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary plus 1% of the average organisational salary, an annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year per annum plus bank holidays, and flexi-time working arrangements outside the core hours of 10am-4pm.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 24 August. Interviews will be held in September (date to be confirmed).

Please see the recruitment pack for further details and information on how to apply.