Are you a business-focused HR Advisor with experience of working autonomously on complex HR cases?  Are you discreet and professional, with up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best HR practice and experience of business partnering?

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join our growing team, providing professional HR guidance, advice and coaching, with a focus on our Retail and Dog School business areas. You will work in partnership with the managers of these areas to enable them to manage and continuously improve the performance of their teams and achieve the best outcomes for both business and employees. As an experienced member of our team, we expect that you will identify and share best practice, will mentor and coach in areas of particular interest and identify opportunities to develop our HR practice with colleagues and managers.  

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

HR is a growing team of 30 friendly, hardworking colleagues delivering a first-class service to the organisation and its 1,500+ employees in more than 70 workplaces.  We work across all HR activities including recruitment, pay and benefits, payroll, learning and development and employee engagement, as well as providing pragmatic and principled guidance on people issues.

You must have a CIPD qualification, ideally to CIPD level 7, and you will have an exceptional track record of successfully analysing data and trends and resolving HR issues. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be experienced in the partnership / advisory role, exercising good judgement at all times. You will be able to evidence good decision-making ability and, as you will need to draft complex correspondence, excellent written English is essential in this role.

The successful candidate will undertake a senior role within the HR team and be confident, self-motivated, working collaboratively with the rest of the advisory team and actively managing their areas and individual casework. Experience of supporting a retail environment would be ideal. Travel to other sites throughout the UK is an essential part of the role, with occasional overnight stays.

We are seeking a confident and experienced Regional Fundraiser to work alongside the wonderful team at our re-homing centre in the North Yorkshire region, to support them to fundraise locally, raise our local profile and recruit and support fundraising volunteers.

Reporting to Central Office, you will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills who is adept at building strong relationships. You will also work well in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated volunteers to raise the profile of Jerry Green Dog Rescue and to maximise income generated in the centre region. 

The role will be office based with travel required to visit potential supporters and community groups, and travel to other Jerry Green Dog Rescue centres will be required. 

Knowledge of the animal welfare and re-homing sector would be an advantage, it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car with the flexibility to travel and to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

This role is initially funded for a period of 12 months and is subject to financial targets.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th December at 12 noon.

Are you a sharp communicator? Would you like to work in a vibrant national charity?

Prospectus is delighted to support a leading national health charity as they look recruit a Media and PR Officer to join their team for 6 months. You will be working across the social media and press departments, creating and publishing creative media and digital campaigns that will promote the organisation's brilliant work.

This varied role will see the successful candidate responding to media enquiries, creating exciting and powerful content to secure high profile proactive and reactive media. You will also be managing their growing social media channels and building their case study bank for future content.

The successful candidate will have experience within a media or public relations role, either in house or agency, with a strong interest in the news. You will be able to show success in securing national, regional and trade media coverage with experience of adapting engaging stories for different channels. Experience of working within a charity is desirable, but not essential.

This is an amazing opportunity to join an incredible charity that is on the rise and contribute to their already highly regarded public presence.

Please submit a WORD copy of your CV. Supporting statements are not required for this role.

TPP is currently working with a household name health related charity. They are currently looking to hire a Senior Media & PR Officer who will be joining a dedicated media & PR team of 8, and will be tasked with supporting the delivery of the charity's media & PR strategy across fund raising, policy, caring services campaigning and information and support news.

In addition to working across the different disciplines, you will be taking the lead on delivering consumer PR coverage for the charity's case studies across print, online and broadcast media.

Your duties and responsibilities will include :

• Identify and engage with key consumer media contacts.
• Work with the Case Study Manager to identify and develop case studies for use in the media (national or regional)
• Work with the Celebrity Manager to identify and develop celebrities to support PR campaigns (national and regional)
• Interviewing beneficiaries and nursing staff with confidence and the appropriate sensitivity
• Identify and engage with key media contacts across a specific region in England
• Increase awareness of policy & public affairs, caring services and Information & Support.
• Support the dissemination of key media moments across the English regions.
• Provide ad-hoc support to PR activity outside of already agreed parameters
• To be the PR lead for individual corporate partnerships as required

Your experience will include :

• Previous experience of performing a PR, Media Relations focused role either within the not for profit sector, commercial sector or agency side.

• Excellent writing skills. Previous experience of generating coverage within consumer channels ie Newspapers, Magazine, Broadcast etc.

Are you interested in using your professional skills to make a transformative and long-term difference to society? If so, please read on. 

BBRC is an award-winning social investment company. We bring together ethically minded investors with projects that generate financial returns and social impact in our region. That includes investment in businesses with a strong social or environmental purpose, and in charities looking to create new income streams. We’re passionate about using business to create positive social outcomes.BBRC is emerging as a strategic force for good in the Bristol and Bath region and recycles all profits for further investment.We are committed to creating positive impact in the West of England using investment as a tool.

The importance of the Operations Executive: about the role

The Operations Executive’s job is to get our team working effectively, with efficient systems and processes. You’ll play a key role as part of a small team, in a rapidly evolving business with the opportunity to make a difference in the social sector in the Bristol and Bath region. You will need to be happy taking ownership of varied pieces of work which ensure the efficient running of the business and smooth delivery of excellent service to our clients. The role suits a highly organised team player, who can bring energy, ideas, and importantly, muck in with the tasks at hand.

These include:

• Operations management - including HR,IT, communications,social impact, data storage and management of outsourced services.
• Governance, stakeholder management and secretariat support for board meetings.
• Project management and general business administration.
• Office and facilities management, including maintenance of IT systems and processes.
• Human resources policies and procedures, general HR administration.
• Organising team events, coordinating volunteer and intern placements.
• Event management and promotional materials.
• Internal communications.
• External comms: Social media, email and website content.
• Maintenance of Customer Relations Management (CRM) system.

To apply please attach your CV and cover letter.

Package 

• Salary: £25,000
• A defined contribution pension scheme. 
• 25 days holiday. 
• Potential for flexible working arrangements, by mutual agreement 

Harris Hill is looking for a Communications Officer for 6 months, on a full time contract.

Are you an enthusiastic, confident and flexible communications professional with strong social media and media relations experience? We need someone able to hit the ground running in our busy communications team.

You'll be working across our press office and social media functions, devising and delivering creative media campaigns that will positively impact the lives across the UK.

The role is varied and includes responding to media queries, developing and pitching creative press stories, forging strong relationships with journalists, developing our case study bank and helping manage our growing social media channels.

About the role
The Communications Officer works within our ambitious and committed Communications and Marketing directorate. We're a passionate, enthusiastic, hard-working bunch who play a key role in helping improve the lives of people in the UK.

Duties include:
Manage the organisation's proactive and reactive media function
Create exciting and engaging integrated communications campaigns
Run our well-respected and growing social media channels
Build and protect the organisation's reputation
Support teams across the organisation with their own communications activity.

As Communications Officer your priority is to communicate the significance of arthritis and the relevance of our work. The role involves:
Proactive and reactive press office and media relations, including out of hours (on rota basis)
Creating content for and managing our social media channels, including out of hours (on rota basis)
Devising and delivering integrated communications activity supporting the organisation's ambitions
Case study management

Key requirements
relevant experience in a media or public relations role (PR agency or in-house)
strong news sense and demonstrable success in achieving national, regional and trade media coverage
experience of adapting a story for different channels eg print, online, broadcast, social
proactive, with an enthusiastic and flexible approach
desirable experience of charity, health, campaigns or research communications

6 Month fixed-term contract - Communications Officer - Immediate start

About the role
The Communications Officer works within our ambitious and committed Communications and Marketing directorate. We're a passionate, enthusiastic, hard-working bunch who play a key role in helping improve the lives of the over 18m people in the UK living specific health problems.

\Within the communications team we:

• manage the organisation's proactive and reactive media function
• create exciting and engaging integrated communications campaigns
• run our well-respected and growing social media channels
• build and protect the organisation's reputation
• support teams across the organisation with their own communications activity.

As Communications Officer your priority is to communicate the significance of arthritis and the relevance of our work. The role involves:

• proactive and reactive press office and media relations, including out of hours (on rota basis)
• creating content for and managing our social media channels, including out of hours (on rota basis)
• devising and delivering integrated communications activity supporting the organisation's ambitions
• Case study management

Key requirements

• relevant experience in a media or public relations role (PR agency or in-house)
• strong news sense and demonstrable success in achieving national, regional and trade media coverage
• experience of adapting a story for different channels eg print, online, broadcast, social
• proactive, with an enthusiastic and flexible approach
• desirable - experience of charity, health, campaigns or research communications

What you need to do now
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The Fairtrade Foundation

Job title: Media Officer

Salary: £30,521 per annum

Location: London

Contract/Hours: 35 hours, Full time

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Media Officer to work within the Media & Communications Team on the development and delivery of media strategies and campaigns.  You will need to build and maintain relationships with print, broadcast and social media, to ensure impactful coverage of Fairtrade and its positive impact for producers. 

The role is a vital and highly visible one within the Foundation. You will join a small high performing team that creates, develops and promotes compelling stories about Fairtrade, as well as a key role in events such as the Fairtrade Fortnight. You will have excellent writing skills, along with experience of working in a busy press office dealing directly with journalists and managing the external media monitoring and press clippings services. You will often be first point of contact for journalist enquiries. You should also have experience of using web content management systems and specialist journalist contact databases. If you have experience of organising events for journalists with the aim of securing media coverage, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

It’s an exciting time to join the Fairtrade Foundation – we have just celebrated 25 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a basic DBS check will be needed for this role as part of an offer of employment.

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing date: 6 January 2020 10 a.m.

Interviews will take place 20 January 2020

Contract: Permanent

To apply please fill out an application online (CVs will not be accepted) visit the jobs page at

 Job Description

Job Title: Media Officer

Reports to: Senior Media Manager.

Staff Reporting: None, but supervision of volunteers may be required.

Based at: 5.7 The Loom, 14 Gower’s Walk, London, E1 8PY

Salary: £30,521 a year

Level: Grade 7

Date updated: December 2019

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an independent non-profit organisation that focuses on four key areas of work in the UK:

• We partner with businesses to certify their supply chains according to Fairtrade’s independent, producer/worker focused standards, and to enable increased investment in producer and worker led development plans. This includes licensing the use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on products.
• We grow demand for Fairtrade products by connecting producers and workers with retailers and branded businesses in the UK, and helping to strengthen supply chain relationships that are fairer and more equitable. 
• We work with commercial and donor partners to develop programmes and services that support producers and workers to achieve their development goals. 
• We campaign to raise awareness of the need for Fairtrade amongst the public and with policy makers, supporting the grassroots Fairtrade movement to call for fairer trade.

The hundreds of Fairtrade Towns, Faith Groups, Schools and Universities and committed supporters are vital in helping us realise our vision of fair trade.

In the UK, the Fairtrade Foundation employs around one hundred staff across Commercial, Public Engagement and Impact Directorates, and in Finance, IT & Data, Facilities & HR teams.

Background

Public Engagement

The Public Engagement Directorate inspires and enables public supporters of Fairtrade to take action, either individually or in their communities through a diverse range of channels and campaigns.  We aim to make public support for Fairtrade as strong and wide ranging as we can. The Media and Communications unit is key to achieving this goal and to ensure people are aware of the difference Fairtrade makes to the lives of farmers and workers around the globe.

What we are looking for?

It’s an exciting time to join Fairtrade – We’re in the fourth year of our 2016-2020 Strategy – Fairtrade Can, I Can – Changing Trade, Changing Lives which is an ambitious global response to a changing world. Our new strategy presents the opportunity for us all to work together in new ways, to drive even more impact, galvanise pubic support and action to tackle the urgent challenges farmers and workers face by continuing to drive an effective and inspiring organisation and system.

We have just celebrated 25 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.

The role is a vital and highly visible one within the Foundation. You will join a small high performing team that delivers and promotes compelling stories about Fairtrade, as well as a key role in events such as the Fairtrade Fortnight. You will have excellent writing skills, along with experience of working in a busy press office dealing directly with journalists and managing the external media monitoring and press clippings services. You will often be first point of contact for journalist enquiries and would therefore best suit a naturally confident and who is comfortable communicating at all levels and has the ability to easily build efficient and effective working relationships. You should also have experience of using web content management systems and specialist journalist contact databases. If you are a talented and ambitious Media or Press Officer, with experience mentioned you will be a great fit. If you also have experience of organising events for journalists with the aim of securing media coverage, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

The Role Profile

The post holder will work with the Media & Communications Team on the development and delivery of media and communications strategies and campaigns, and in building and maintaining relationships with print, broadcast and social media, to ensure impactful coverage of Fairtrade and its positive impact for producers. The role engages the public through effective dissemination of Fairtrade news, PR campaigns, impact stories and content, building relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets and managing overall media monitoring and office systems.

Key Tasks

1. Acts as a first point of contact for general press enquiries, as well as meeting and greeting journalists at various events internally and externally.Is responsible for handling requests from journalists for facts and figures, photographs and images, footage, product samples, logging and overseeing sample and footage stocks.
2. Sets up media interviews, providing relevant briefings, information and logistical support for spokespeople to ensure they are well prepared.
3. Works with Media & Communications Team to set up media training for Fairtrade Foundation spokespeople.Develops digital press relations, working with the digital team to create innovative content and news stories to place on Foundation website and elsewhere.
4. Drafts responses to media queries and questions on and offline, working with senior media managers to develop key messages and quotes.
5. Drafts press releases and sells in stories to relevant media lists, and disseminates relevant content into our social networks, drawing these to the attention of relevant journalists, bloggers and agreed audiences.Works up ideas for new media campaigns and innovative ways to target the press, and manage delivery of agreed elements of any campaigns, especially ensuring delivery of media coverage in regional, educational, faith-based and community press outlets.
6. Develops and manages the organisation of media events, e.g. press launches, webinars and online chats, press conferences, press or blogger outreach days, PR stunts.
7. Ensures the smooth running of the Foundation’s media office, including up-to-date lists of journalist and blogger contacts and mailing lists, media calendar of activity across all channels (both traditional and digital), running files, on-call rota systems, daily news review processes etc.Works closely with digital colleagues on the Foundation’s digital and social media systems, including Facebook, Twitter feeds, Instagram and other social media accounts, developing engaging content, stimulating and managing conversations and responses. Ensures effective content management of virtual press office on the Foundation’s website including news and partners news pages, online press packs.
8. Contribute into media, digital and marketing communications planning & editorial calendars to ensure clear management of stories and content across relevant channels.
9. Manages schedules and content for the Foundation’s news blog, working with the managers in the team to commission and edit pieces from colleagues and external guest bloggers, conduct interviews, write fresh content.  Ensures the blog responds to news stories with relevant commentary, and drives wider dissemination from our blog into Fairtrade’s stakeholder e-news, mainstream online news, social media and commentary channels.Manages the monitoring, dissemination and evaluation of media coverage
   • disseminates daily / weekly news summaries
   • ensures all press clippings are logged and filed
   • manages the relationship with external press clippings service
   • ensures audio and visual recordings of broadcast coverage
   • ensures up to date media coverage is displayed in relevant places
10. Supports the team in the preparation of overseas press visits, including logistical travel arrangements, preparation of briefings and press packs, liaison with other parties on the trip etc.
11. Recruits and manages volunteers or interns to support the delivery of media activities and events, and in the day to day running of the media office

Review Arrangements

The details contained in the Job Description reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared.  It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Consequently, the Fairtrade Foundation will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.

Person Specification

Job Title: Media Officer

Education/ Training

A solid educational background, preferably to degree level, or comparable work experience (E)

Experience

Experience of working in a busy press office and dealing directly with journalists (E)

Experience of drafting and disseminating press releases in a relevant sector (eg charity/not-for-profit, international development or FMCG)  (E)

A successful track record in developing and using digital media channels and social media in order to amplify and disseminate press coverage (E)

Experience of managing administrative systems and acting as the first point of contact for a media team or similar organisation (E)

Previous experience of using specialist journalist contact databases and previous experience of dealing with external media monitoring  and press clippings services (E)

Previous experience of, and familiarity with using Web content management systems (CMS) (E)

Experience of media and social media monitoring and analysis, including use of Google analytics, and tools to measure audience reach, value, sentiment and engagement (E)

Experience of organisation of events with the aim of securing media coverage, and events for journalists (D)

Knowledge/ Technical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (E)
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and successful team working and the ability to deal confidently with internal and external stakeholders (E)
• Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and use of content management systems (CMS) for web publishing (E)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy workload (E)
• Willingness to take part in out of hours duty rota (E).

Competencies/

behaviours

• Passionate Commitment - having passion, dedication and proactively showing support for the work of the Foundation.  Contributing to a positive internal atmosphere and external perception of the Foundation.
• Embracing Change - flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs.  It is about innovating, doing something new or differently.  It also involves welcoming creative ideas and solutions.
• Working with Integrity - using a principled approach for every decision and action. Choosing to do the right thing even when it is difficult.
• Leadership - taking a leadership role regardless of your rank within the hierarchy.  It involves acting with the Foundation’s vision in mind, being decisive and working for the good of the entire organisation and its mission.
• Teamwork - working in a way which acknowledges the interdependence of people in your team and other teams.  It is also about effective cross-team project working.
• Positive relationships - fostering and maintaining constructive and professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Delivering results - achieving a high quantity of measurable results whilst maintaining, or even raising, quality of work.

• Managing resources responsibly - managing the Foundation’s resources well.  It involves negotiating best value for the Foundation and ensuring the longevity of the organisation.
• Information and Knowledge management - working in a way that values the gathering, management and sharing of information (facts and data) and knowledge (understanding gained through experience) of benefit to the Foundation.

Organisational Commitment

• Knowledge of and commitment to Fairtrade, our values and development issues (E)
• We want everyone to be ambassadors for the organisation and encourage staff & volunteers to speak at events which on occasion might be during evenings and weekends (E)
• Commitment to our values: Action, Integrity, Respect, Challenge and Optimism (E)
• At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us (E)

* E = Essential D = Desirable

Sustrans, the charity that's enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day, is seeking to fill the following key vacancies within our Research & Monitoring unit:

Evaluation Officer, Research & Monitoring Unit

(Ref SUS2810)

£24,446 per annum

2 vacancies - 37.5 hours per week - based in Newcastle

Sustrans Research & Monitoring Unit is responsible for providing evidence on sustainable and active travel that is transparent and authoritative and which influences and shapes policy, practice and behaviour across the UK.  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team of analysts, researchers and evaluation specialists to support the monitoring and evaluation of our work.  These interesting and challenging roles will include leading projects and supporting others in the team with activities such as data collection, data analysis, reporting, internal liaison and external communications.

If you have experience in the planning and delivery of research, monitoring and evaluation projects and have strong analytical skills then this could be the right role for you.  You will have knowledge of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative data collation and analysis approaches and the ability to produce clear reports. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload and be able to work under pressure with limited supervision. You will also be committed to the promotion of walking and cycling.

Please visit our website and follow the instructions for our on-line application process.  Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 09:00am on Tuesday 17 December 2019. Interviews will take place in Newcastle during week commencing Monday 13 January 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.

Employment: Full-Time (Job-share Available)

Salary: £30,940

Location: The Lodge, 64 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4HZ

Hours: 35 hours per week

We’re looking for a fundraising or sales professional who can champion the development of a local giving scheme. 

Harrow Giving is a fairly new local giving initiative co-ordinated by Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative. We have successfully secured funding from the City Bridge Trust for a three year project to develop Harrow Giving. There is the possibility of extension of the role, subject to funding. Harrow Giving’s purpose is to bring in resources and then share them with the local voluntary and community sector. The target is for at least £150k worth of resources to be raised in the three years. We envisage this to primarily come from donors, corporate, or grant funding, however the programme is not limited to: in-kind support, match funding, high skilled volunteering, and corporate volunteering. 

You will be responsible for setting, leading and advancing the development of Harrow Giving. It is currently a very young brand, you will have full control in it’s direction and way forward. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate, proactive, self-motivated, strategic, bright, and hard-working. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Research/Co-ordination

• Collate secondary and primary research of local stakeholders
• Exploration of different local giving models
• Establishing and co-ordinate a steering group of local organisations
• Develop and implement a sustainability plan
• Communicate, promote, and develop the Harrow Giving brand
• Be an active member of the London’s Giving Network
• Establish and conduct monitoring and evaluation through internal processes, as well as through the London’s Giving Metrics. 

Generating income and resources

• Identify and develop new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups, grant funders, and/or high potential individuals
• Promote and support existing fundraising initiatives such as Harrow Lottery
• Strategically build and maintain relationships with donors
• Develop ways to harness time, talent and money among businesses

Distribution / Grant Management

• Work with the steering group and stakeholders to set out the grant priorities. 
• Work with the steering group and stakeholders to allocate funds in a fair and transparent manner in line with grant priorities. 
• Co-ordinate the awarding and monitoring of funding distributed through Harrow Giving.
• Fundraise or seek sponsorship for a permanent post. 

Personal Specification: 

Essential

• Experience of developing and managing fundraising programmes
• Experience of a broad range of fundraising, sales and income generation 
• Experience of marketing and communications
• Experience of working with different agencies and sectors (i.e. businesses, statutory, voluntary)
• Excellent computer skills (including Google’s Online Software)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good practice standards in volunteer involvement
• Interest, understanding and experience in not-for-profit sector
• Interest, understanding and experience in co-operatives
• Enjoys working with a small team
• Proactive and able to self-manage

Desirable

• Experience of managing a project including monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of managing a grant programme
• Experience of managing events
• Experience of donor stewardship 
• Local knowledge of Harrow

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This role description can be requested in large print. 

Application process

Please submit both:

• a Cover Letter explaining how you meet the Key Responsibilities and Personal Specification
• a CV which outlines your career, ideally related to the role.

If these documents are not received we will not be able to progress with your application.

We will not chase you for any of these documents.

Deadline

6th January 2020

Interviews

Interviews will commence on the week of 13th January 2020.

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 22 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The IRC in Europe

Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base, build its profile and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. The IRC has expanded since then to become IRC Europe overseeing offices in Brussels, Berlin, Sweden, Bonn and Geneva, and programmes across Europe.

Director of Communications Europe 

The Director of Communications, Europe will join IRC at an exciting time as we drive forward IRC’s Europe Strategy to 2020 and develop the next phase of our strategy. The position holder will be a dynamic and important presence, leading on building IRC’s brand and profile in Europe as well as managing internal communications across a growing Europe network. This post will lead the Europe Communications team, which currently consists of twelve staff working across media, content and digital communications, based across the UK and Germany offices. As part of the Europe Senior Management Team, the post holder will work closely with the Senior Vice President for Europe, the Senior Director for Fundraising, the Director of Policy & Advocacy, Executive Directors of IRC offices across Europe, and communications team colleagues elsewhere in IRC.

Scope of work

• Updating and driving forward the communications strategy for the IRC in Europe, growing our profile successfully alongside our funding and policy impact.
•  Contribute to the development and implementation of wider strategic focus areas for the IRC in Europe, for example donor diversification and safeguarding best practice.
•  Manage a high-performing and a highly motivated Communications team, ensuring that they are meeting Key Performance Indicators, including share of voice in the media and engagement with digital audiences across Europe.
• Effectively represent the IRC externally as a writer, thinker, and speaker.
• Oversee internal communications for the IRC in Europe, liaising with colleagues in New York and globally to streamline activities and approach.
• Oversee the roll-out of a refreshed IRC brand in Europe, liaising with global colleagues.
• Develop and manage relationships with key donor communications contacts, in particular with DFID and ECHO, in order to contribute to a strengthened partnership with donors on communication and visibility of humanitarian programmes
• Manage the Communications budget including developing future budget proposals.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities 

Strategic oversight and delivery (50%)

• Ensure the successful development and implementation of the IRC’s communications strategy in Europe, measured through an increase in the IRC’s profile in Europe
• Work as part of cross organizational teams driving IRC’s influence, profile and funding in Europe, taking on strategic responsibility beyond communications where appropriate
• Act as focal point and liaise with the IRC-UK Board as required on communications strategy and delivery, including regular reporting at IRC-UK Board meetings
• Act as the IRC’s brand champion in Europe, including IRC-Deutschland and IRC Sweden, to ensure all output is consistent with IRC brand guidelines, culture and values, and ensuring that updates to the IRC’s brand are rolled out successfully across Europe
• Oversee IRC’s internal communications in Europe, liaising with global communications colleagues but ensuring the right approach for Europe
• Develop and manage the communications budget, including identifying new external and internal income streams as appropriate 
• Lead on emergency and crisis communications strategy in Europe as required
• Represent IRC Europe within global strategy processes and other forums, for communications and potentially more broadly

Team leadership and staff management (25%)

• Ensure a high performing, highly motivated communications team in Europe
• Identify and deliver cost-effective opportunities to expand the team as needed, for example in new European markets, including through use of consultants and interns
• Set clear objectives with all direct reports, and ensure strong support and supervision against clear deliverables. Carry out annual appraisals and mid-year reviews
• Ensure line managers are held accountable for performance management
• Ensure that the IRC Europe Communications team is networked into the global communications team and ensure integrated and collaborative working

Delivering communications content to raise the profile of IRC (25%)

• Drive forward integrated media and digital communications campaigns to raise the profile of the IRC in Europe, in close collaboration with global communications colleagues, Europe Policy & Advocacy and Europe Fundraising teams
• Guide the team and support where required on delivery of communications work, including handling reputational issues in the media and writing opinion pieces
• Develop and champion strong knowledge management within IRC Europe, including the use of the intranet to provide materials, support and communications output
• Ensure management and delivery on visibility projects under ECHO and other donors
• Represent IRC at a senior level in communications and other relevant forums

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level
•  Significant experience of leading and managing a strategic communications function and team and of translating broad visions and strategies into specific objectives
• Significant experience of working with the media / press
• Significant experience of creating and delivering effective campaigns
• An excellent understanding of digital and social media platforms, and experience developing and using them for profile-raising purposes
• Experience of driving forward communications in support of fundraising objectives
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; strong presentation skills
• Capacity to build and maintain professional networks and channels of communication inside and outside the organisation
• Ability to work in close collaboration with colleagues and team members based remotely
• Commitment to team work
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Flexibility
• Good analytical skills and first-class attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel overseas, sometimes at short notice, to situations of conflict.

Desirable

• Qualification related to communications , media or marketing
•  Experience in the international not-for-profit sector
• Experience of working in a global organization with complex matrixed structures
• Knowledge of current debates on humanitarian/conflict issues and relevant institutions, including key donors in Europe
• Additional language, preferably German

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The application deadline is 5pm on 7th January 2020.

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a great international charity based in central London to help source their new Digital Communications Manager. The charity has a large international network of supporters ranging from grassroots level to internationally recognised bodies focused on the welfare of the elderly community globally. This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to help develop the digital communications arm of the organisation working within a highly talented and successful regional and international comms team. Please note that this is an initial 12-month FTC.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a wealth of communications management experience specifically within the digital sphere. You will be comfortable in helping to input into the communications strategy, manage channels independently and produce engaging content. A natural communicator who can manage internal and external stakeholders and can oversee multiple projects. Previous charity sector experience is not compulsory however a passion to work on social causes is essential. Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further information.

Welcome to the wonderful world of PACSO – Parents and Carers Support Organisation.

PACSO is a local charity that supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their siblings and their parents and carers in the Chichester and Arun districts of West Sussex. We offer a range of respite activities and fun events for children, their siblings and the whole family to enjoy. We support every child and young person no matter how complex or challenging their needs.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Fundraising Manager to secure funding from Donors, Trusts, Foundations, Local authority and grant giving bodies to support PACSO projects. 

The postholder will be based in our new office in a wonderful location in Lavant, West Sussex.

This exciting and varied role will encompass:

• Playing a key role in creating and implementing a three-year strategic plan for fundraising.
• Building a strong pipeline of prospective donors, trusts and grants.
• Developing, writing and successfully delivering compelling and successful proposals.
• Developing and managing excellent relationships with all new and existing givers.
• Ensuring PACSO's monitoring and evaluation of donors, trusts and grants is of the very highest standard.
• Maintaining excellent reporting to Trustees and the Operations and Development Manager.
• Support the arranging and delivering of community and events fundraising.
• Maximise income from electronic fundraising.
• Demonstrating a strong and visible passion and commitment to PACSO and, above all, to the children and families who benefit from our service.

PACSO is a family friendly organisation and this post would support part-time and/or flexible working – including home working.

Essential:

• Demonstrable evidence of delivering fundraising income from Donors, Trusts, Foundations, Local authority and grant giving bodies. 
• The ability to proactively identify and develop fundraising opportunities whilst working well as part of a wider operations team.

How to apply:

If you would like to apply and/or discuss this important role please contact Alan Chambers, PACSO Operations and Development Manager 

• Annually: £16,380 FTE plus mileage allowance and home based allowance.

• Region: East

• Location: Home Based - East Midlands Region

• Department: NSPCC Schools Service

• Vacancy Type: Fixed Term

• Working Hours Per Week: 30

• Duration of Fixed Term: 12 months

• Closing Date: 29 December 2019

Home based covering Education Authority areas: Norfolk.  (Central Norwich area and East.)
Please note that only applicants living in the areas stated above will be considered for interview. 
Candidates must also have full access to a car and broadband
30 hours per week, term time – Permanent 

The pioneering NSPCC Schools Service delivers Our Speak out Stay safe programme which is giving a generation of children the knowledge and understanding they need to stay safe from abuse and neglect.

The role of the Schools Organiser is to confidently promote this programme and other educational resources to school leaders, deliver important safeguarding presentations and maximise income through fundraising with school children.

Using your initiative and working to set targets, you will contact school leaders and use your influencing skills to gain agreement for you to deliver safeguarding assemblies that also have a focus on fundraising. You will deliver the motivational and engaging assemblies directly to children aged between 5 -11years and organise fundraising events using our own specially designed materials.

It’s a rewarding and varied role but also a demanding one. You will need experience of successfully working to targets, have excellent presentation and organisational skills and plenty of self-motivation. Articulate and numerate, you must also be confident and enthusiastic, with your own car and willing to travel widely throughout the area.

Through your work, you’ll deliver the NSPCC’s most important messages directly to thousands of children and in turn help to raise much-needed funds and make a big difference to children's lives.

Please complete an online application and ensure you complete the supporting statement fully by providing examples/evidence for each criteria in the person specification - please see full job description.