HOUSING JUSTICE – MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 

Housing Justice is looking for a talented and ambitious Marketing and Communications Manager to help us make even more of an impact on homelessness in the UK. Could that be you?

Who we are

Housing Justice is an exciting charity to work for. Our vision is of a society where everyone has access to a home that truly meets their needs – and today, the work we do is needed more than ever.

We mobilise church and community groups to take action to address homelessness and housing need, serving some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You could help us do even more.

You’ll be joining Housing Justice at an exciting time. We’re in a period of growth, delivering more projects for people experiencing homelessness and mobilising more churches and communities than ever before. Our expertise and quality services are being increasingly recognised by individual donors and grant givers.

But we need to do even more to tackle homelessness in our society – that’s why we need a talented and dedicated Marketing and Communications Manager to help us articulate what we do and why donors should support us.

Could that be you? Are you the standout candidate we’re looking for?

As Marketing and Communications Manager, you will play an integral role in increasing the reach of our organisation. As the charity’s fundraiser, you will be responsible for growing our unrestricted funding – helping us deliver more life-changing work for people facing homelessness across England and Wales.

The role is office based between The Oval and Vauxhall , but you can expect flexibility around working hours and location. You’ll also have the opportunity to combine office and home working. The role is for 21 hours per week, but when these hours are worked is negotiable.

Job Purpose

• Lead on executing our communications strategy where is relates to speaking out on issues of inequality and need locally.
• Work closely with Corporate Partnerships Manager to increase awareness and understanding of the Charity and its objectives.
• To work with the Head of Community Programmes to continue to develop and put into practice Walton Charity’s evaluation framework.

Main duties and responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• To contribute to the development of Walton Charity’s Communications strategy.
• Monitor regularly and evaluate occasionally the impact of our policy and communications work, working alongside the Corporate Partnerships Manager.

Shining a light on local need

• Conduct desk-based research into poverty and inequality locally.
• Conduct research on specific issues as requested (eg housing, loneliness and isolation, mental health etc.)
• Track policy developments, research, reports, announcements and debates that relate to key priority areas and make recommendations as to any potential communications opportunities that might arise from them.
• Be proactive about sharing the above information through a variety of communication channels (eg website, blogs, social media, events and meetings).
• Support Walton Charity to amplify the voices of local residents and organisations on issues of poverty and inequality.
• Work with other organisations to raise awareness on local need.

   

Content

• Maintain and develop relevant pages on the website ensuring that content is dynamic and engaging and up to date.
• Draft and prepare reports, publications, committee papers, press releases etc related to policy, research and evaluation.
• Write regular, concise and relevant research or policy updates in priority areas to keep staff and trustees informed.

Media

• Act as a spokesperson when necessary on issues of inequality in Elmbridge.
• Work with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop relationships with target media representatives.

Evaluation

• Work with Head of Community Programmes to develop and refine Walton Charity’s evaluation framework.
• Support colleagues to implement the evaluation framework, including analysing results and writing reports.
• Lead on developing the content and agenda for the annual  Impact Event.
• Write occasional reports for trustees and/or external audiences on our impact.
• Proactively and regularly interview beneficiaries to gain in-depth knowledge of our impact.

To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate.

Experience and abilities

Essential

• Experience of policy and/or campaigning, ideally within the charity sector.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively and to represent the Charity in a positive way.
• Able to write engagingly for a variety of audiences.
• Confident using social media to communicate key messages.
• Ability to assimilate, understand and re-present large amounts of content quickly.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent team-working skills.
• Ability to think ahead, to plan, prioritise and schedule workload and activities

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of policy issues and research relating to poverty and inequality.
• Understanding of evaluation approaches and methods.
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector.
• Knowledge of the local area.

To apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience in relation to the role. The covering letter should not exceed 2 sides of A4.

Deadline: Sunday 1st March (midnight)

Interviews: Friday 13th March

Senior Programme Manager

London Office

Permanent Full Time 37.5 hours a week

Up to £40k per annum

Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.

We are currently seeking a Senior Programme Manager who will be responsible for the management of the Young Enterprise Company Style programmes (currently Company, Team and Start Up) ensuring they are delivered on time and in budget.

The Senior Programme Manager will also support a small team of Programme Managers with the day to day delivery of their allocated programmes ensuring that the content for all direct delivery programmes are engaging, relevant and up to date for their intended audiences.

We are seeking an individual with a solution focussed attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function. An understanding of education and school centred programmes would be a distinct advantage.

Reporting to the Head of Programmes and Services, this role will provide a high level of education sector expertise to support the ongoing development of current programmes as well as new initiatives within enterprise education and direct delivery.

If you meet the criteria and would like to apply for this role please send your current CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability (no more than 2 sides of A4) by no later than midday on Tuesday 10th March. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interviews will take place in London on Tuesday 17th March.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) seeks to appoint two newly-created positions within its Philanthropy team. The Senior Philanthropy Leads will both be experienced major gift fundraisers, who will work with a range of prospects and donors to help transform the BHF’s income through philanthropy.

The BHF is the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK and one of the biggest in the world. Since its creation more than 50 years ago, the charity has worked tirelessly to solve a global problem, and research funded by the BHF has had worldwide impact for those affected by heart and circulatory diseases. Despite this progress, heart and circulatory diseases are still the world’s biggest killers. One in four people in the UK still die of cardiovascular diseases and the figure is even higher around the world.

About the role

The BHF believes that the revolutions taking place in medicine and technology will provide solutions to the human tragedy and economic burden of cardiovascular disease. To realise its ambitions, the BHF needs to raise significant additional funds to accelerate and drive critical research. Raising funds through philanthropy is a key plank of its income generating strategy for the next ten years. 

With over 180 members of staff in the Fundraising directorate, the BHF has recently reviewed its fundraising strategy, and aims to deliver an ambitious, world class, supporter-centric fundraising programme for the whole charity.

Working closely with the newly-appointed Director of Philanthropy, the Senior Philanthropy Lead(s) will drive a programme of major gifts from individuals and charitable foundations. This is a rare and special opportunity to help build a dynamic and successful philanthropy team at a world-renowned charity, directly funding ground-breaking research that will save and improve the lives of people affected by cardiovascular disease in this country and around the world.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a demonstrable track record in major gift fundraising.  You’ll be entrepreneurial and results-driven with outstanding communication and influencing skills and the presence, gravitas and intellect to operate effectively at all levels. You will be at ease working closely with senior teams across the BHF, including senior academic or clinical colleagues, senior volunteers and prospects capable of giving at the 6- and 7-figure level.

If you support the BHF’s vision of a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases and want to join a new team determined to make its mark, then we would love to hear from you.

About us

At the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role. Here at the British Heart Foundation we celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy and we drive our strategy through our diversity and inclusion leaders group Kaleidoscope. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can beat heartbreak for everyone. 

The post-holder will act as the principal Senior Communications Officer for External Communications for the Northern Estate Programme and ensure the delivery of an external communications strategy and plans to ensure that the Programme communicates effectively with all its stakeholders.

The main duties

• Developing and ensuring the successful delivery of all aspects of an integrated communications strategy and plans for the Northern Estate Programme
• Manage the communications interdependencies within the Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme and other departments across both houses and specific high profile external stakeholders.
• To develop and ensure the successful delivery of all aspects of an integrated communications strategy and supporting plans for the Northern Estate Programme.
• To manage the communications interdependencies with the Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme and other Parliament programmes and projects.
• To direct the communications activities of the Northern Estate Programme.
• To identify opportunities to positively promote and raise awareness and understanding of the Programme.
• To manage the reputational risks of the Programme.
• To work closely and collaboratively with the communications leads of both Houses to ensure key messages are aligned and communicated in a co-ordinated and strategic manner.
• To direct the communications around decant and business change to external stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and support for the Programme.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with Parliament's press lobby and wider media through ongoing engagement and building on successful approaches.
• To contribute to the implementation of a digital strategy for the Northern Estate Programme in conjunction with the R&R programme.
• Take part in the Communications team's out-of-hours media service including anticipating potential reputational risk and taking appropriate steps to mitigate that risk where necessary.
• To manage FOI inquiries on the NEP, including liaising with key team members.
• To adapt complex technical information (engineering, architecture, construction, financial, project management) with the support of expert colleagues and present it in a form which is readily accessible to stakeholders.
• Support the drafting of papers for Boards, Commissions and Committees.

• Ensure that accurate, trusted and high-quality information is provided to internal and external stakeholders in a timely way.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the below: -

• Demonstrable experience of working in an environment that is politically sensitive and or on a major programme.
• Demonstrable experience in working with a wide range of communication techniques to ensure messaging is effectively delivered to key stakeholders.
• Experience of working within a construction environment or on property / estates.
• Understanding of UK Parliament and associated stakeholders.
• Ability to manage interdependencies between projects and programmes and accurate and effective reporting to enable decision making at senior levels. Takes responsibility for monitoring and achieving own objectives in line with the values and objectives of the organisation and the programme
• Ability to advise on new ways of delivering key messaging. Seeks to improve efficiency of reporting and planning management processes. Actively looks for ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Takes responsibility for own action and embraces change
• Ability to work within a complex multi-functional environment. Builds good relationships and cooperates with others. Removes barriers to effective working relationships. Builds collaborative relationships outside the team to achieve common goals. Works effectively with people at all levels. Demonstrable commitment to a work environment of mutual trust and respect, where diversity and inclusion is valued.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels.
• Adapts style of communication to meet the needs of the audience. Generates discussion and checks for understanding. Recognises diverse groups and communicates appropriately.
• Experience of planning large / complex programmes of estate works taking account of interdependencies and assumptions.
• Experience in an environment that is politically sensitive and or on a major project.
• Demonstrable experience in working with a wide range of communication techniques to ensure messaging is effectively delivered to key stakeholders and experience or working within a construction environment or on property/estates

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The cause

NLGN is a think tank and network working to energise local government, improve public services and empower communities. We publish research on some of today’s most pressing issues - like housing, welfare and economic equality - informed by our network of 60-plus local authorities. 

At the heart of our work is ‘community power’ - the belief that people should be given the means to transform the places they live and the services they use. We believe this is key to reducing the burden on our public services, and to creating a better society for all. 

The role

Over the last year, we’ve seen our community power message really begin to take hold. At the same time, we’re rapidly developing and growing as an organisation. We’re looking to further increase the impact of our work by expanding our communications reach and influence. We’re looking for a Senior Communications Officer who can help us do just this. 

Your job will include: 

• Digital management: Day-to-day content planning and website upkeep, taking a leading role in the site’s redevelopment
• Social media: Managing NLGN’s channels to increase engagement and reach influential stakeholders
• Content: Producing, commissioning, editing and planning activity - from blogs and reports to films and podcasts
• Media Relations: Taking a proactive and reactive approach to promoting NLGN’s work and interests with national, regional and specialist press 
• Planning: Working cross-team to carefully coordinate our communications - making sure our messages are heard by the right audiences at the right time
• Brand management: Acting as ‘brand ambassador’ for NLGN - ensuring that our messaging is understood and conveyed by all members of staff, and helping to develop and disseminate a new brand identity 
• And more: Contributing to the planning and delivery of campaign and events activity - including parliamentary influencing and members events. Taking on ad hoc tasks to support the communications strategy and our work as a whole 

The candidate

Our ideal candidate will be: 

• A great communicator, who can distil complex ideas and bring people together around a cause - verbally, visually and in writing
• A creative thinker, who has an eye for design and can bring fresh approaches to any challenge 
• Digitally savvy, with experience creating high levels of engagement online and through social media, and knowledge of digital best practice - and new techniques 
• A keen planner, whose strategic understanding and attention-to-detail is proven to keep projects timely and impactful 
• A warm connector, with experience of building strong, supportive relationships inside and outside teams, including with press and local/national government
• Someone with quick judgement, who flourishes in an environment of autonomous working and speedy decision making, and can be trusted to make the right calls
• Driven by achieving change, both in terms of improving our own work and achieving NLGN’s broader political and societal goals 
• Flexible and collaborative, generous in offering expertise and keen to work adaptably and openly with other members of NLGN staff 

The organisation

NLGN was founded in 1996. Today, we’re a team of 13, based in a shared working space in London’s Victoria. The Senior Communications Officer role would sit in the communications team, reporting to the Head of Communications, and working alongside the Design Production Coordinator. They will work closely with all other members of staff, including the Thought Leadership Team and the Network and Events Team. 

In addition to the advertised salary, we offer: 

• A minimum of 27 days’ holiday a year
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Regular training opportunities 

Wellbeing: NLGN is committed to staff wellbeing. Working long and late hours is actively discouraged and all staff at NLGN are committed to creating a pleasant, friendly and supportive environment in which to work.

Diversity: NLGN is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We don’t just ‘value diversity’, we think it is central to what makes for a high impact, successful organisation. We positively encourage everyone to apply.

How to apply

Please email your:

• Cover letter (demonstrating, with examples, how you meet the criteria above)
• CV

Closing Date: Wednesday 18 March 2020, 23:59

Interviews: Tuesday 31 March 2020

If you are unable this date, please let us know when you apply.

Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be notified by Monday 23 March 2020.

Probation and Notice: This role is subject to a six-month probationary period and a two-month notice period.

Data Protection: NLGN will process and store and your personal information (this means any information that identifies or could identify you) for the purposes of recruitment, for a period of up to six months after the closing date, after which it will be securely disposed.  

What the job involves

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established External Relations team. As the Media and Communications Manager, you will support the Head of External Relations, deputising as appropriate, in leading the team to convey the key messages about prostate cancer and Prostate Cancer UK’s core objectives persuasively and coherently to the media, public and supporters.

You will raise the profile of the cause and the charity, managing the activity of the charity’s Media Relations Office and protecting the organisation’s principles and reputation. The impactful media moments that you deliver inspire action from a range of audiences to drive positive change as we strive to stop prostate cancer being a killer.

What we want from you

You will be an expert in leading communications projects to inspire action and drive change, as well as hold a track record of generating media coverage to deliver messages to a range of audiences. You also have specialist knowledge and/or qualification in media relations, have a can-do attitude coupled with excellent organisational skills and line management experience, who helps others achieve their full potential and embodies our ‘Men, we are with you’ philosophy.

Why work for us?

We’re here to stop prostate cancer killing men and damaging bodies and lives. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance and a season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

About Tempo

Tempo is a rapidly-growing social enterprise with huge ambition. Our work builds strong, resilient communities and gives people the tools to make real, lasting changes in their lives.

Tempo works to enable more people to volunteer in their communities, because giving your time and feeling valued improves health, happiness and future prospects. We do this with Time Credits, one of the world’s largest time-based community currencies. People earn Time Credits when they give their time and spend them on a wide range of activities they choose. Over 56,000 people have earned over 900,000 Time Credits so far, and we partner with over 1500 community organisations, public services and businesses.

Tempo are on a journey to becoming a nationwide organisation, enabling people from any community to get involved in Time Credits, share their talents and access new opportunities. We’ve just reached an epic milestone of 1 million Time Credits earned since Tempo started out in the Welsh Valleys in 2008.  By 2023, we aim to have reached 250,000 people across England and Wales and see 2.5m Time Credits earned and spent.

About You

We are looking for a key individual to join us on our journey and grow our impact and reach.  This is an exciting and challenging role for a professional with significant experience in both marketing strategy and implementation and with the drive to shape the future of Tempo’s communications.

The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective marketing and campaign strategies. A team player, you are comfortable working on a social media account or writing copy, alongside contributing to strategic discussions and developing campaigns. You need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, and have a track record of achievement within a similar role.

You will drive and coordinate communications across the organisation in order to raise our profile with key audiences and support the organisational scaling strategy. You will work closely with others to develop our communications and marketing strategy and content; manage key communications channels including our website, newsletters and social media; and coordinate with network teams to generate content and quality assure communications across the organisation.

You will be able to communicate effectively about the work of Tempo, build relationships quickly and work collaboratively with a range of team members to achieve a goal. You are target driven, with the ability to stay on top of a varied and demanding workload.

You are passionate about developing communities and about creating positive, lasting societal change. This role would suit someone looking to move from corporate communications and marketing into the charity sector or someone already working in the sector and seeking a new challenge.

Communications Manager (Conferences and Events)

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Planning and Communications Manager, Conferences & Events
Location: London
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £31,982 to £34,925 depending on skills and experience, plus London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 2 March 2020
Interview date: w/c 9 March 2020

About the role:

The Planning and Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in delivery of the strategic objectives of the Conference and Events function, whilst working with the team to lead on the operational processes which underpin the delivery of a top-class portfolio of events, including Alzheimer’s Society Annual Conference (ASAC20). The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for event project plans, including communication management and stewardship journeys; digital marketing; delegate and data management; budget management, evaluation and reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of high performing function in the growing Marketing and Communications Directorate. Reporting to the Head of Conferences and Events, the post holder will support in the delivery of ASAC20 and other key events, which support the Society’s strategic ambitions, stimulate the dialogue about dementia and engagement in our work and mission.

About you:

We are looking for someone with experience of successful strategic management in all the operational aspects of event project planning for a varied portfolio of Conferences and Events, preferably with experience of working within the third sector.

This role also calls for someone with experience of relationship building and senior stakeholder management to deliver projects; excellent analytical, budgeting and reporting skills; running successful digital event campaigns and proven project management skills across multiple projects/events running simultaneously.

The post holder will have experience of delegate management, speaker management, event registration systems (eg; Cvent and Crowdcompass), finance and accounting functions and programme updates. They will have managed email marketing campaigns including copywriting and design and delivered HTML and web copy using digital marketing tools, such as DotDigital.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter and problem-solver who seeks out opportunities of benefit to the Society and our mission to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and those who care for them.

You may have experience of the following: Communications Manager, Comms Manager, Conferences, Events, Events Manager, PR, Marketing Manager, Communications Officer, Marketing, Health, Social Care, Third Sector, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit, Health and Social Care, Mental Health etc.

NCVO has a reputation as an authoritative voice for the charity sector: our robust, actionable policy positions and campaigns are built upon a strong research and evidence base and an engaged membership. You’ll help us to build on this reputation through excellent communications.

You’ll get involved in a range of projects, you’ll likely have a background in public relations or a similar area, but it won’t be all you want to do in your next role.

You’ll support staff with media work, find opportunities to highlight our messages, and also develop relationships with our members to help showcase their work. You’ll also help us create content for our own channels, such as email and social media.

You’ll be part of the communications team at NCVO, which is responsible for media and internal communications, as well as parliamentary and stakeholder relations, and you’ll work closely with colleagues in our digital and marketing teams. Coordinating our communications to make sure our messages are heard by the right audiences at the right time will be an important aspect of your job.

We’re looking for someone with the judgement to help us frame our issues in the right way and the writing ability to help us explain our work clearly. We’re looking for someone with excellent news sense and political judgement, and who has the initiative to spot issues and deal with them sensitively and effectively.

NCVO is a positive and supportive place to work, and you’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we get the ball rolling on a new strategy to inform our future priorities.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented in NCVO. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

*This post was previously advertised in October 2019. Previous applicants need not apply*

How to apply

Please visit our website to download the job description and apply.

Closing date: 9.00 Tuesday 10 March 2020

Interviews: Thursday 19 March 2020

If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues downloading or submitting your application form, please email HR or phone us.

About NCVO

Each day, millions of people make a difference to the causes they believe in through voluntary organisations and volunteering.

This thriving voluntary sector and volunteer movement are essential for a better society – especially in times of challenge and change.

That’s why, inspired and empowered by our 14,000 members, NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We do this by connecting, representing and supporting voluntary organisations, from the smallest community groups to the largest charities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full-time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to five more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal. 

Dementia UK has grown rapidly recently, with income doubling over the last three years, and the charity able to significantly expand its services and the number of people it supports.

The Marketing & Communications team has played a key part in this growth, and will be equally important in future years.

With Dementia UK soon to enter a new five-year strategy, we’re looking for a Head of Marketing and Communications to help deliver the strategy, and shape our future brand, content, creative services, digital and media activity.

It’s a really important role. More and more families are being affected by dementia, and the need for our services has never been greater. The Head of Marketing & Communications will help create and foster a sustained climate of positive, informed awareness of Dementia UK and our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses, in order to deliver effective fundraising, influencing and service delivery.

We’re therefore looking for someone with substantial experience to lead the team and our activity; and in return we can offer support from across the organisation to help make the role a success.

For more information please download the job description. 

To apply, please complete the candidate questions and send these alongside your CV and cover letter.

Interview dates: Thursday 12th March and Tuesday 17th March  

Senior Programme Manager (Youth Outreach Programme)

Full time at 35 hours, Office Based, London, UK

Salary: £42,000 - £52,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of advice and support to problem gamblers and their loved ones. It’s flagship Youth Outreach Programme “BigDeal” is expanding, and a new support service for young people will be launched in April 2020. The programme is designed to deliver education to young people on safe gambling choices over the next four years.

GamCare seeks a Senior Programme Manager to oversee the expansion of the programme as well as its continued success across the UK.

The SPM will continue to strategically develop the Programme to ensure that impact is maximised, the programme is championed, both internally and externally, and that all aspects work effectively together and alongside GamCare’s other services, programmes and operations.  The post holder will seek out innovative development opportunities and use their significant networking skills to ensure the continued success of the programme.

The postholder will be a dynamic, self-motivated, experienced programme manager with excellent communication and planning skills. They will need to be able to engage and work with a wide range of staff and stakeholders, and be a strong champion of activities in a quickly changing landscape.

GamCare’s central London office is a friendly, collaborative and energetic environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead GamCare’s Youth Outreach Programme, oversee its successful expansion and continue to strategically develop the Programme.
• Provide strategic oversight of the whole Programme, ensuring that it demonstrates impact and continues to attract funding opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with networks of stakeholders to champion the programme and generate external support.
• Identify and pursue innovative development opportunities; leading the programme in lucrative new directions as opportunities arise.
• Provide line management of the Youth Outreach Manager, Northern Ireland Development Manager and Digital Communications Manager, as well as oversight of the wider Programme Team of c.25 staff.
• Hold accountability for the Programme operating within timescales and budgets, and for meeting the KPIs set by the funder.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

Previous applicants need not apply

To discuss the role further please email Jenny Brace (Head of Programmes). Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

There is no application deadline for this role.  Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a periodic rolling basis.  If you do not hear back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that we will not be taking your application any further at this time.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff are transforming the fortunes of thousands of young people each year. We have thirty-one centres and extension projects across the country, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

At this exciting time in our evolution we are seeking an ambitious person to become the charity’s Strategic Communications Manager. Working directly with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, this role will be at the very centre of the charity’s strategic delivery, engaging with senior colleagues in all areas of the charity’s work to plan and produce key communications materials that will ensure the charity meets its strategic goals.

This will include crafting compelling materials that communicate the charity’s key proposition, preparing proposals for funding and new partnerships, and planning events to engage current and prospective partners. You will have excellent research skills that will enable you to build a powerful case for the charity’s work both nationally and in particular regions and locations.  You will also be tuned in to current developments in education policy so that the charity can contribute effectively to public debate.

You will have an ear and eye for the stories and images that capture the need for the charity’s work and the difference it makes to people’s lives. You will also be creative and imaginative in finding new opportunities to reach key audiences with the charity’s messages, and you will be skilled in writing credible copy to the highest quality, and in planning and producing printed and on-line materials.

We are open to applicants from a range of backgrounds. You may already be in a communications, marketing, research or policy role; or you may have a background in fundraising and be looking to develop your career.  Whatever your background, you will bring a strong commitment to social justice and to IntoUniversity’s mission.

The role will be fast-paced, varied and challenging. Each day you will be contributing directly to the success of the charity and to the transformation of the lives of some of the UK’s most disadvantaged young people. Flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are all necessary for your day-to-day routine.

Please visit our website to view the full job pack and to apply online.

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is a leading independent funder supporting exceptional organisations which are building a more inclusive, creative and sustainable society in the UK. In 2019 they gave over £35m in grants to charities and social enterprises working in the arts, children and young people, sustainable food, environment and social change. They also operate a social investment fund for organisations that can deliver a social benefit along with financial return.

We are delighted to be working with the Foundation to recruit the newly developed role of Communications Manager.

This role is a part of an ambitious new strategy to be launched later in 2020 and will be responsible for developing and delivering a communications plan to help Esmée Fairbairn to:
- support organisations with brilliant ideas who are working to secure a fairer future for the next generation and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK, and
- work itself to remove barriers and secure progress in protecting the natural world, using Esmée's voice to quietly influence policy and effect change.

As part of the communications and learning team, this role will be the Foundation's eyes and ears, as well as its voice. The Communications Manager will work with staff, other funders and investors, and the organisation's Esmée funds using a range of communications tools and approaches in order to add value to, and support its strategy.

Esmée is looking for someone with direct experience of using communications or campaigning to make a change in the sectors it supports. It is particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have been involved in influencing local or national government policy, corporate practice or behaviour change.

If you are a passionate and level-headed communications professional with a track record in making a difference for the environment or social justice, Esmée would love to hear how you could support its work.

If you are interested in applying but haven't considered working in grant-making before, please do apply. We are open both to supporting learning on the job and to rearranging tasks within the team to suit the skillsets of the best applicant. We are happy to talk flexible working and we are open to job share applications for this role.