The Senior Designer helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by creating compelling, high quality creative design solutions that not only meets project and charity objectives but wins hearts and minds. They add value to Guide Dogs’ brand by providing direction and feedback for the design team, sharing best practice design advice with freelancers and contractors, internal colleagues and external agencies, ensuring that creative output supports and is in line with Guide Dogs’ marketing strategy. Ensuring that design and creative solutions are fully accessible and consistently and clearly communicate Guide Dogs’ visual identity.

The role plays a lead role in ensuring Guide Dogs’ visual identity remains up-to-date and engages Guide Dogs’ different stakeholders.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.

We recognise that the world looks a little bit different since the pandemic. Therefore, we’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team and the organisation. For this role, there will be opportunities to work from home as well as the office. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

· Degree or equivalent in graphic design

· Demonstrable and up-to-date knowledge of design trends and best practice with an ability to share design reasons with colleagues outside the field of design.

· Ability to balance requirements of the brand, accessibility and project-specific essentials to produce high quality, audience-centred solutions.

Desirable

· Demonstratable knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and vision impairment sector.

· Experience of directing other designers to lead the delivery of design projects with multiple deliverables

· Expert up-to-date knowledge of social media formats and best practice of different platforms and formats.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button on our careers site.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

About our work

Feed the Minds is a small, but ambitious UK-based international development organisation, operating in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Our projects emphasis partnership and sustainable solutions promoting economic empowerment, health, and citizenship through practical education. Our funding comes from a wide variety of sources: individual supporters, networks, and church groups as well as trusts and statutory funders and we are keen to diversify our funding streams.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager to join an ambitious international development organisation.  This is a wonderful opportunity to undertake a varied role with lots of potential to shape and develop a communications strategy for an organisation that values creativity. 

You will be responsible for developing, managing, and delivering an effective external and internal communications programme in keeping with Feed the Minds’ mission and strategy to increase the influence and impact of our work.

To be successful in this role you will need to be flexible and work in a constantly changing environment.  You will have strong organisation skills, excellent written skills, with strong attention to details, and the ability to write and communicate key findings and stories in a clear and compelling manner to a range of audiences.

You will have a proven track record in communications and profile-raising, developing engaging and creative communications.

Due to current circumstances this role will initially be home based but we are now giving our staff the opportunity to have flexible working, coming into the office a couple of days per week.

To apply, you must have the right to live and work in the UK.

BGCI is seeking a Communications Officer to highlight the important conservation work being carried out by BGCI, our members, and our partners.

Reporting to the Head of Development and Communications, the Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and coordinating content for BGCI’s communications channels, leading the development and implementation of BGCI’s social media activities, supporting the development and implementation of BGCI’s media and communication outreach activities, and supporting BGCI Project’s communications and outreach activities.

About BGCI

There are an estimated 2,500 botanic gardens and arboreta in the world attracting 750 million visitors each year. Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is at the centre of this network. Our members include the largest, most renowned gardens on the planet – Kew, New York, Missouri, Singapore, Sydney and Shanghai –and they also include many smaller gardens situated in the world’s plant diversity hotspots. All of these member gardens share a commitment to making sure that no plant species becomes extinct, and they have a combined workforce of many thousands of horticulturalists and scientists working towards that end.

BGCI provides support to its members in many different ways: we are an advocate for the botanic garden community, promoting the role of botanic gardens in plant conservation policy, practice and education; we connect people, co-ordinating efforts and bringing people together to exchange ideas; we are a knowledge hub, providing training, learning resources and professional support; and we provide funding and technical support to efforts aimed at saving plants.

Central to BGCI’s role in advocating for the botanic garden community is our efforts to communicate about the important conservation work being carried out by BGCI, our members, and our partners. We recently launched a landmark report, ‘State of the World’s Trees’, documenting the conservation status of the world’s 60,000 tree species. This report indicated that 30% of the world’s tree species are at risk of extinction.

Detailed Position Description
We are looking for a Communications to deliver BGCI’s communications. Specific tasks will include:

Developing and coordinating content for BGCI’s communications channels (incl. websites, newsletters, publications, and others).  This will include:

• Working across BGCI to source content and identify relevant services, projects, and other content to profile;
• Managing BGCI’s websites (including institutional and project websites) and developing content including but not limited to press releases, blogs, member highlights, project overviews, case studies, and other publications;
• Producing a range of communications products including but not limited to audio and video multi-media content including interviews and compilation from existing stock resources, infographics, enhanced photo content, and other assets as needed;
• Assisting with design and layout of digital and some printed content, including marketing materials and event-specific products;
• Creating email marketing campaigns or individual emails for external audiences (i.e. BGCI’s Cultivate newsletter); and
• Helping with editing and other requests as needed.

Leading the development and implementation of BGCI’s Social Media activities.  This will include:

• Coordinate, maintain and ensure quality social media activity on BGCI social media networks;
• Further develop BGCI’s presence on social media networks, including coordinating BGCI social media campaigns for major reports, specific BGCI initiatives or events or additional channels as appropriate to meet BGCI communications goals; and
• Identify new opportunities to communicate across social and digital media by identifying new platforms and monitoring evolving social media trends and best practices.

Supporting the development and implementation of BGCI’s media and communication outreach activities.  This will include:

• Implement BGCI’s media strategy; coordinate and monitor all media activity; develop and manage spokesperson roster; arrange media interviews for experts; and effectively promote BGCI’s activities (institutional and project) to relevant media;
• Supporting BGCI in relationships with media and media contractors;
• Ensure brand alignment across BGCI projects, initiatives and outreach platforms where necessary through the implementation of the revised 2021 Brand Guidelines; and
• Coordinate communication and outreach activities related to project outcomes, conferences, and workshops.

Supporting BGCI Project’s communications and outreach activities including:

• BGCI’s Darwin Initiative Project, ‘Responsible Exchange of Plant Genetic Resources’;
• The Global Tree Assessment; and others.

Person Specification

BGCI is seeking to appoint a person with strong communications skills. Candidates for this post will have a proven track record working for a conservation or scientific organisation, preferably in plant conservation. The post holder will demonstrate sensitivity to complex, multicultural and multinational institutions and structures.

Education and Experience

Essential

• University degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Marketing or a field relevant to communications or BGCI’s work;

Desirable

• 3+ years relevant work experience
• Experience of working for a not-for-profit organisation
• Knowledge of botanic gardens, nature conservation, zoos, museums, or related disciplines ideally gained through direct personal experience

Skills and competences

Essential

• Sound knowledge of social media strategy, tools and best practices;
• Strong technical skills including:
  • Proficiency with social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Vimeo;
  • Experience scheduling posts and monitoring through third party social media managing tools;
  • Familiarity with graphic design, photo, video and audio editing software; and
  • Experience with email distribution applications, customer/contact relationship management systems and web content management systems (WordPress).
• Outstanding writing and editing skills; strong attention to detail; ability to turn technical information into compelling stories;
• Highly self-motivated, directed, with keen attention to detail;
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment; 
• Customer service-oriented individual with excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; and
• Fluent in English.

Desirable

• Command of additional languages;
• Existing relationship with press and media; and
• Knowledge of conservation approaches and methodologies.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a cv and a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining the candidate’s motivation and providing concrete evidence of why they are suitable for the position.

BGCI is committed to putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring a working environment in which all individuals are free from discrimination and in which opportunities are equal to all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector.

This is an exciting position for an exceptional communicator with digital skills who wants to work for a high-profile charity and be part of a well-established, small, friendly team.

Our members and stakeholders are at the heart of our organisation. As Marketing and Communications Officer, you will oversee and develop Helpline Partnership’s (HLP’s) membership base, products and services. 

We are seeking to significantly grow our reach, stakeholder base and campaign activity through multiple channels, enhancing our reputation and profile.

The ideal candidate will be

• able to produce original, engaging content and deploy it across multiple channels
• able to produce creative content with a particular awareness around charity sector engagement, including social media platforms, with attention to detail
• able to explore new and innovative techniques
• self-motivated and able to work by themselves as well as collaboratively with colleagues and digital partners
• flexible, diligent and able to effectively manage a busy schedule
• positive, proactive and solution focussed, who is a real team player

The role is permanently home-based, travel throughout the UK will also feature.  

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days’ annual leave rising with length of service, a company pension scheme, free life assurance and an employee assistance programme.  HLP is committed to equality of opportunity.

Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.

No contact from agencies or media sales.

Closing Date: Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 5.00 pm Please be aware that we will be scheduling interviews as the applications come in so may have to close the advert early.

Interviews will be held virtually

This is an exceptionally exciting time to join The Sick Children’s Trust as we make plans to celebrate our 40th Anniversary of keeping families together and develop our new five year strategy.

The Communications Manager we’re looking for will be a creative self-starter with excellent verbal and written skills, have strong management skills to mentor our Communications Officer and be able to support the Head of Communications. This is a brand new role which is varied and interesting where you can utilise your broad skills and make a real difference to the charity.

Your experience and skills will include:

• Exceptional communications skills across all channels
• Line management experience
• Experience of developing plans
• Significant experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders

We offer an excellent benefits package including a 35 hour working week, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, permanent health insurance scheme and a commitment to your wellbeing.

If you’d like to join a very friendly, committed, hardworking and high achieving team, then please  submit your CV and a covering letter.

Please state why you wish to work for The Sick Children’s Trust as the Communications Manager and how you meet the person specification in your application.

Closing Date: Friday 8 October at 5pm

We are reviewing applications as we receive them, so early application is advised. We reserve the right to amend the closing date.

The ISM is looking for a dynamic marketing and communications professional to drive profile and growth at the ISM. The ISM has already seen sustained growth in membership over successive years and this is a trend we are keen to maintain. 

In conjunction with the Head of Business Development, you will set the marketing strategy for recruiting and retaining individual and corporate members and lead on developing and delivering vibrant, memorable marketing campaigns. You will manage relationships with corporate members and actively identify and cultivate partnerships that generate membership growth and increase our profile. 

You will create and deliver a strong communications presence that builds the ISM’s profile and lead on all non-external affairs related communications, including social media and press. You will be skilled at using digital tools to extend our reach. You will also lead on member communications, ensuring members derive value from their membership through awareness of new services, events and professional development. 

You will be able to demonstrate significant effectiveness in previous roles and the ability to deliver successful marketing and communications plans.

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London but are currently following a hybrid model of work. 
 
To apply please send a full CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job and join us in supporting the music sector at this critical time.
 
Closing date is Monday 11 October at 9.30.  Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

Safe Child Thailand has been supporting chldren and their families living in Thailand for nearly 40 years. To enable us to reach out to all our varied stakeholders we are looking for an outstanding and dedicated Communications Officer to develop our full range of communications. This is an opportunity to use your excellent communication skills to improve the lives of vulnerable children living in Thailand. You will have a passion for storytelling and producing engaging content for Safe Child Thailand’s key audiences across multiple, especially digital, channels. This person will play a key role within the Development Team.

This post can be a combination of home and office based in London, SW4. We will schedule interviews as the applications come in.

For the Job Desciption and Person Specification please refer to the additional documents.

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

We have begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.

As the Senior Digital Product Officer, you will be part of the Digital Iteration team and support on the continuous improvement and development of Girlguiding’s digital platforms. The platforms you will manage are our externally facing CRM (GO) and new learning and development (L&D) platform.

You will help to ensure a smooth handover for GO and our L&D platform from Transformation and lead on the delivery of the product roadmaps. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external users to understand and prioritise their needs to ensure the product backlogs are kept up to date and aligned to the organisation’s strategy. In addition, you will manage the relationship with our L&D platform supplier and support the Digital Product Manager on budget management. Also, you will work together with the IT Technical Lead to manage improvements to GO. Lastly, you will be responsible for reporting on product performance, demonstrating the benefit of our work and helping to identify further opportunities for improvement.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience of managing digital products/ projects
• Experience of working with stakeholders to identify and prioritise product backlog items
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a busy environment, a proactive work ethic and high attention to detail
• Knowledge of product/ project management tools
• Knowledge of Google Analytics

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, offering hybrid working and providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

We are currently advertising for a similar role Digital Project & Product Lead. If you would like to be considered for both posts, please note this in your application. Please include details of your relevant skills/experience for each role. You will only need to submit one application and will only need to attend one interview if you are to be successfully shortlisted. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team whose work has a direct impact on the perception and capability of Frontline to bring about change. This role has a high level of autonomy, creativity and the potential for significant skills development. You will be tasked with identifying and executing a range of activities and content to connect with and influence key audiences, with a focus on media and parliamentarians, to raise awareness of Frontline’s mission to create social change through excellent social work. ​

We are looking for an experienced communications and media professional to join the Communications team, which sits within the External Relations (ER) division. The ER division is responsible for the message and reputation of Frontline, and inspiring support for the charity. The Communications team leads on messaging, press, digital content, public affairs and events, alongside the Fundraising and Marketing teams. Frontline has a reputation for high quality, high impact communications. Whether it be broadcast, web, film, audio or social, our work cuts through to deliver the charity’s messages. ​

Our communication activity directly impacts on the success of the organisation by attracting recruits for our programmes, showcasing our work to funders, influencers and decision makers and highlighting our role in creating social change. This role provides the right candidate with an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building the charity’s profile and increasing the profile of our work among key stakeholders.

Examinations Communications Officer
Aldgate, London
Full-time, 35 hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a Royal Medical College in the Exams Department. This role supports the effective running of examinations, acting as central point of contact for candidates and examiners. You will be responsible for consistent and timely messaging to candidates, examiners and other stakeholders.

If you enjoy working in a small team, have great communication skills with an eye for detail and accuracy, and are committed to excellent customer service, this is an ideal role for you. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating clear communications to candidates and examiners regarding examination developments
• Responding to all candidate enquiries, including general queries, complaints, and appeals
• Undertaking regular content reviews of the College website and updating with new content as necessary
• Coordinating the application process for College examiners and organising examiner training events both online and in person
• Processing candidate applications and fees
• Attending and invigilating exams

Pathology is at the heart of modern healthcare. Pathologists work to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases and are involved in the diagnosis of disorders affecting every organ of the body, from before birth to after death. The majority of tests requested by doctors will be performed and interpreted by a clinical scientist or medically qualified pathologist. 

The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with over 11,000 members who are doctors and scientists working in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. We work with pathologists at every stage of their career – from setting curricula, organising training and running exams, to approving job descriptions, publishing best-practice guidance and providing continuing professional development. 

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, enhanced employer contributions to pension scheme, an employee discount scheme, and season ticket loans, as well as a cycle to work scheme. The College values diversity, welcoming applications for all members of society.

Please submit your CV and a completed Supporting Information Form with your application, in order to be considered for the role. Further information can be found on our website when you click to apply.

Please note that applications will be considered on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

The closing date for applications is 9am, 3 November 2021. 

Please note that all staff are currently working remotely and the interviews will be carried out online through video calls

We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic communications professional to work closely with communities and the people who support them.

Local Trust was established in 2012 to deliver Big Local, a unique programme that puts residents across the country in control of decisions about their own lives and neighbourhoods.

Funded by an endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund it provides in excess of £1m of long-term funding over 10-15 years to each of 150 local communities, through the Big Local programme.

The senior communications officer will join the team at an exciting time, with an ambitious organisational strategy in place and a unique opportunity to work with communities and amplify their voices. Their role will be to maximise engagement with the people who are making Big Local happen as we relaunch our support offer. This is a key area of our strategy and an organisational priority.

Unlike many organisations, our communications are not driven by fundraising or brand building. Instead our funding model allows us to focus on supporting communities in 150 Big Local areas and sharing learning from the Big Local programme to influence wider change. With growing political interest in levelling-up society, we believe there is an opportunity to shift power and resources to communities. Local Trust is in a unique position to demonstrate the value of this approach and win support for it.

Working closely with the programmes team, the senior communications officer will lead on delivering Local Trust’s communications for the ‘People and Communities’ element of our organisational strategy to 2026.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and skilled communicator who is brilliant at building internal and external relationships and taking responsibility for an ambitious area of work.

Depaul UK are currently looking for a Senior Communications Officer (Content) to join our team. This is a regional position, and you can work from any of our regional offices which are located in London, Manchester, Sheffield, and Newcastle. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,097 (incl ILW) or £30,597 regional per annum + pension and benefits.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness

Over the past 30 years, we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness

The Senior Communications Officer (Content) role: 

As our Senior Communications Officer (Content), you will be working in our Public Engagement Team, overseeing and leading on the delivery of communications and fundraising content that increases brand awareness and raises Depaul's profile in the charity sector. You will also work with external designers, filmmakers, photographers, and our clients to produce engaging material for our communications activity.

What makes the Senior Communications Officer (Content) role exciting?

• We will provide a full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’
• Provided training in the Depaul Endeavour model
• Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success as our Senior Communications Officer (Content):

• Knowledge of communications and fundraising content creation methods
• Experience of using the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro
• Experience in video and audio production, including knowledge of production processes
• Experience in organising effective communications

What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?

You'll be joining a friendly, flexible, and values-led organisation, and will receive:

• Competitive salary
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Four Weeks Paternity Leave

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Senior Communications Officer (Content) then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date for applications: Sunday 3rd October at 12pm.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Marketing and Communications Officer – Permanent

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Officer will support the promotion of Challengers, both externally and internally. The Marketing and Communications Officer will be a member of our dynamic team of fundraising and communications professionals, all of whom are committed to fundraising vital income and promoting the play & leisure opportunities for disabled children and young people.

With the support and guidance of the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, the post-holder will work on content across the charity’s digital media channels – including website management. They will be proactive in creating and sourcing exciting and relevant content to engage its audiences.

The successful candidate will support on all mass internal and external email communications, manage the charity’s website and support the development of the digital strategy.

The Charity

Challengers is a charity with an excellent reputation delivering Play and Leisure services to over 1,400 disabled children and young people across the South East. At Challengers, disabled children and young people play, relax, make friends and truly feel that they belong. At the same time, families with disabled children can use these short breaks to pursue ‘ordinary’ activities such as shopping or spending time with their other children.

Why Challengers?

Challengers has been awarded an employer’s rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Indeed! Recent employees have said:

• “No two days at Challengers are the same, it is a vibrant and dynamic workplace”
• “Challengers is the most rewarding, fun and exciting job ever”
• “Never have I worked at a place that is so positive”

Person Specification – Marketing and Communications Officer

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to use design software including Canva and/or Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Website management experience and use of a Content Management System – in particular WordPress. 
• Good knowledge of all Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Good knowledge of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Analytic, clear thinking and the ability to prioritise tasks, apply common sense and judgement.
• Personable, friendly and able to communicate well with a range of people.
• Organised and self-sufficient, able to work independently.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and flexibility to work outside conventional office hours when required.
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities and Inclusion – that all children and young people have a human right to have access to the same opportunities that other children and young people have.

Desirable

• Previous use of mass emailing software, in particular DotDigital.
• Experience with Google Analytics and Google Ads.
• A clear understanding of the “Challengers Approach” and the Social Model of Disability and a commitment to delivering programmes according to that ‘ethos’
• Understanding of the issues facing disabled children and young people, and their families.
• An understanding of the role of not-for-profit organisations in the provision of services.

What we offer!

• £18,037.95 to £19,606.47 per annum (dependant on experience)
• Permanent position
• Location: Guildford Office with travel to other sites
• Hours: Full Time (35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday)
• 24 days annual leave including 4 days for extended Christmas break
• Regular free training provided, NEST Pension, Health Care Cash Plan available, free Parking and free DBS, annual leave increases with service

The Digital Media Library Specialist works within our inhouse Creative Team to drive forward the delivery and implementation of our new digital media library, Chorus. This is a six-month contract, and the role is responsible for managing the setup, migration, and rollout from IMS (our existing library) to Chorus, working with multiple internal stakeholders across the organisation. Whilst the role is within the Creative Team, the system is used by the whole organisation, including Fundraising, Volunteering and Communications, to store photography, case studies and marketing assets.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) pro rata a year.

We recognise that the world looks a little bit different since the pandemic. Therefore, we’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team and the organisation. For this role, there will be opportunities to work from home as well as the office. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Experience of maintaining a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system (or similar).
• Previous experience in managing complex projects.
• Experience of setting up user guides and training for colleagues across departments.
• Previous management of DAM and/or project management systems within a high-volume studio or creative agency.
• Thorough knowledge of DAM systems and how they contribute to business needs.
• Expert knowledge of different meta-data standards and GDPR regulations.

Desirable

• Experience in setting up, rolling out and managing a DAM.
• Experience of managing a similar project in the charity sector.
• Knowledge of the charity sector and vision impairment sector.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of digital media formats and their use in marketing.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

If you have any accessibility issues, please contact our Recruitment Team.

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Please contact our Recruitment Team if you require any support with your application.