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We’re looking for an experienced communicator who can help us develop our PR and media strategies. This is a hands-on role with primary responsibility for Thrive’s external PR, media and communications. Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Engagement, the role crosses all functions and work areas and will focus on raising awareness and engagement through a variety of channels.
This is a versatile role with primary responsibility for driving Thrive’s external PR and media activity, which will be key in meeting our objectives of promoting the use of gardening and horticulture to improve health and wellbeing, and to further the development and delivery of therapeutic gardening and horticulture interventions in the UK.
Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification, to recruitment. The closing date is 12th April 2024 and interviews will take place on 18th and 19th April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is an exciting opportunity to help realise Tusk’s further growth potential, by implementing and continuing to evolve Tusk’s communications strategy and managing all of Tusk’s communications, from print and digital communications, to engagement with the press and other media. The communications strategy covers Tusk’s operations and fundraising in the UK, US, and across Africa.
The successful candidate will come to the position with a proven track record in marketing and communications, preferably with a good understanding of African wildlife conservation issues and / or working in a charity environment.
The role will be based out of Tusk’s headquarters in Gillingham, Dorset, with the potential for some working from home, as well as travel to London and potentially elsewhere on occasion.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications Strategy
- Develop, implement, review and evaluate Tusk’s communications strategy, working with the senior leadership team, and the Head of Digital, as well as external PR agencies.
- Implement the narrative elements of Tusk’s brand positioning, style and tone of voice, working with the Design and Brand Manager (who manages the visual elements).
- Working with the management team, determine the key issues on which Tusk can have greatest impact (complementing and supporting the role that its Royal Patron can also play) and tailor communications accordingly.
- In conjunction with the fundraising team, develop strategies to enhance communications with Tusk’s different target groups, especially high-net worth individuals, decision-makers, and the public.
- Work with the Tusk team to develop, manage, deliver and evaluate integrated communications campaigns to raise awareness of the threats facing African wildlife, and help secure funds to tackle them.
- Work with the Tusk team to amplify the voices of our project partners, working with African media in particular.
- Plan, execute and evaluate the press and communication needs for major fundraising events, coordinating work with PR agencies as required.
- Line manage the Communications and Content Assistant.
Press and Media Management
- Manage Tusk’s engagement with the press and media to secure greater coverage, coordinating activities with external PR agencies as required.
- Develop relationships with journalists so that Tusk is approached as the leading authority on key conservation-related issues.
- Prepare and disseminate press releases.
- Secure interviews for the CEO and other spokespeople, particularly around key campaigns and events.
- Develop effective platforms from which Tusk’s Royal Patron and other patrons can deliver messages in support of the communications strategy.
Supporter Communications
- Coordinate the production of and edit Tusk’s bi-annual newsletters, annual Tusk Talk magazine, and all other printed marketing collateral, including for events.
- Support the digital team on the development of the Tusk website, writing and uploading regular news posts.
- Manage the Communications and Content Assistant for the implementation of Tusk’s social media strategy and the sending of regular e-shots to Tusk’s e-newsletter subscribers in both the UK and US.
- Support the development of promotional films and podcasts on Tusk’s work.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
- A proven track record (minimum 5 years) in developing and delivering communications strategies
- An understanding of working in Africa
- Excellent understanding of media and their needs
- Outstanding writing and editorial skills
- Excellent verbal communications skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and build excellent working relationships internally and externally
- Good organisation, time management and ability to focus on a specific task (as well as multi-tasking)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience of managing social media strategies
- A good understanding of African wildlife conservation issues.
- Experience of marketing and communications for a charity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
EPIC Restart Foundation empowers those recovering from gambling harm to restart positive lives and we are seeking a dynamic Head of Marketing & Communications to join our growing team.
If you are excited by the opportunity to change lives and support people in recovery to rebuild their lives, then we want to hear from you.
70% of our team and trustees have experienced gambling harm in some form - lived experience is not a requirement for this role, but you must be passionate about making a difference, purpose driven and believe in our mission.
Knowledge, skills & experience
- Proven experience in a senior marketing role
- Experience of website and campaign management, able to produce high quality content
- Excellent writing skills with a proven ability to craft compelling messages
- Experience in print, digital media production and publications. Able to manage external marketing & comms consultants and media relationships.
- Advanced IT and digital skills. Knowledge of graphic design tools and basic video editing software is a plus.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and time management
- Outstanding team working skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute marketing and communication strategies.
- Lead innovative campaigns across various channels, including digital, social, PR and events
- Build and manage the brand.
- Digital marketing including email, SEO, and website optimisation.
- Create compelling content, including website and marketing collateral.
- Develop and manage the website ensuring it is developed with knowledge of user experience (UX) and accessibility principles.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media partners, agencies, and influencers to maximise brand exposure.
- Manage national PR outreach and track audience engagement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
It has never been a more important time for Crisis. With homelessness a growing issue across Great Britain, this role will play a critical part in raising the public and political profile of homelessness through the media in the run up to the General Election.
Contract: Fixed term contract up to 10-months
Location: London office based. Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid working policy. (You will be required to work from the London office once a week or twice a fortnight).
About the role
As News and Media Manager, you will lead a hard-working and experienced team of media experts to bring to life Crisis’ work, demonstrate the solutions needed to tackle homelessness and inspire the public and politicians to join our mission to end it for good. You will oversee the development and delivery of high-profile media and communications campaigns, including our annual Christmas appeal, helping to build our brand. This is a fixed term role covering a secondment in the team, and with an upcoming general election, this is an exciting time take up the role for the next 10 months.
About you
You will have significant experience of working in a challenging, fast-paced news and media environment to secure high-profile coverage and championing the voices of marginalised people. Experience and knowledge of managing and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders is essential in this role, as is the ability to navigate competing priorities to develop and implement creative media strategies that reach a diverse range of audiences.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and experience of working with the media to help secure policy change at a national government level, outstanding people and project management skills and proven experience when it comes to handling reputational risk. You will also have exceptional news sense, with the ability to take a creative approach when seeking out new media opportunities.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Thursday 11 April 2024 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 April 2024
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The successful candidate will be a full-time, permanent member of the International Fundraising and Marketing team and will be based in Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand. This role reports directly to the International Chief Executive Officer.
Job Summary
- Serve as an integral member of Soi Dog’s Senior Leadership Team, actively participating in leadership duties, and contributing to the charity’s strategic and budget planning.
- Lead the creation, implementation, and management of the strategy and associated plans for International Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications, including active day-to-day involvement in all activity.
- Manage and lead the International Fundraising and Marketing teams, ensuring they meet predefined objectives and targets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides leadership for all international fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and plans by:
Planning and Management:
- Provide strong leadership and direct line management to the International Fundraising and Marketing team to sustain, develop and grow fundraising, marketing and other initiatives to maximise income and build engagement and brand loyalty from new and existing supporters.
- Develop and manage the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy and associated plans to meet ambitious targets.
- Prepare and present reports on progress, income and expenditure to the International CEO and the International Board.
- Be aware of current legislations, technologies and trends that will benefit the charity.
- Close monitoring of international fundraising income across all sources, and managing the international fundraising and marketing departmental budgets.
- Procure and manage external suppliers and third parties.
- Ongoing risk management and mitigation, escalating risks to the International CEO where appropriate.
Brand and Marketing:
- Develop and lead on the marketing and communications strategies to expand Soi Dog’s reach and increase global awareness and engagement amongst our target audiences with a multi-channel approach.
- Ensure consistency in messaging and brand across all content including social media, digital and press releases.
- Continue to develop the strategy to proactively secure international press and PR opportunities to build brand awareness.
- Co-ordinate an integrated cross-departmental approach with Visual Creative Director and other teams including, Adoptions, Thai Fundraising and external contractors.
Fundraising:
- Lead the development of strategic plans and initiatives, in collaboration with the Senior Management Team and colleagues, to generate additional revenue streams, and grow existing, for the charity.
- Continuously review and seek new major giving opportunities across philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations and corporate partnerships.
- Ensure the team submits robust and timely applications for grants, and provide excellent ongoing stewardship including thanking and impact reports.
- Execute innovative and creative targeted digital fundraising campaigns across various social media platforms to drive donations.
- Oversee all fundraising activity and be the point of sign off for all communications and outgoing campaigns.
- Cultivate existing relationships with long-standing supporters to maintain stability in regular giving.
- Expand networks and maintaining regular communication with philanthropists, major gift donors, and prospects to establish strong relationships and negotiate ongoing opportunities for support and partnerships.
- Manage relationships with external agencies and contractors to optimise return on investment.
- Ensure accurate and timely income projections and reports, fostering a culture of performance and ambition.
- Keep up to date and comply with current Fundraising legislation and standards of each country and/or regions.
Skills and Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior fundraising and marketing role, with a track record of meeting substantial targets and managing multi-million-dollar income and expenditure budgets.
- Outstanding and demonstrable track record of developing and successfully implementing fundraising strategies across a broad range of income streams.
- Excellent understanding and working knowledge of marketing and communication strategy and implementation.
- Substantial experience of developing individual giving and philanthropy programmes, specifically through digital channels, to drive growth, engagement and long-term value.
- Extensive networking and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic, proactive and ambitious thinker with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, lead on initiatives and engage and build loyalty with stakeholders and supporters.
- Experience in managing change at a strategic and operational level.
- Well-developed influencing, negotiation and inter-personal skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and comfort working in a high-energy, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
- Strong line management and leadership skills, with an ability to successfully matrix manage and a proven track record of developing team members.
- Excellent native or fluent communication skills in English (written and oral) and a confident, professional and friendly demeanor.
Working Hours and Location
- This is a full-time, permanent position based in Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand.
- 40 hours, five days a week - office based at the Gill Dalley Sanctuary.
- You must be willing to work flexibly across multiple time zones when required.
Benefits:
- 19 annual holidays (including Thai National Holidays 13 days) rising to 25 days with year of service
- Annual Salary Adjustment
- Social Security
- Provident Fund
- Uniform
- Visa and work permit
The Senior Digital Officer holds a key role within The Sick Children’s Trust as they will enhance our digital presence and help ensure we use a digital first approach.
They will drive forward our strategy, advise and support colleagues, manage our email marketing programme and utilise their creativity.
The person we’re looking for will be a self starter, problem solver, have a high level of technical and analytical skills and love collaborating. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you.
Your experience and skills will include:
· Exceptional knowledge of digital technologies and their uses
· Strong relationship management
· Excellent problem solving
· Strong interpersonal skills
If you’d like to join a very friendly, committed, hardworking and high achieving team, then please submit your CV and a covering letter. Attached is our recruiment pack for more information.
Please state why you wish to work for The Sick Children’s Trust as the Senior Digital Officer and how you meet the person specification in your application.
Closing Date: Monday 8 April 2024
We are reviewing applications as we receive them, so early application is advised. We reserve the right to amend the closing date.
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Are you excited by an opportunity to demonstrate disabled people’s ability to contribute to a fairer society for all?
Inclusion Barnet is Barnet’s Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO). All of the board and 80% of staff declare an impairment, and we’re passionate about using our lived experience of disability to work towards inclusive communities and greater social justice for all. This means that, in addition to our traditional services delivered by and for disabled people, we are a groundbreaking organisation working to demonstrate that as disabled people we can take a leadership role in our local community. In a world where disabled people are too often underestimated or written off, we need your help to tell this story.
We’re looking for a natural communicator who can tell our story in an accessible and compelling way. You’ll be able to think creatively, and grasp the bigger picture, whilst being comfortable keeping across routine but vital tasks such as producing newsletters and updating social media. You’ll take pride in making those outputs the best they can be, whilst also being comfortable briefing local journalists and telling our story. It’s required that you have your own lived experience of disability, which could include mental health issues or a long term condition. We also particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, who are currently underrepresented at this level in our organisation.
Your role will focus on three of our projects: Healthwatch Barnet, which provides the local resident voice in health and social care; our work with the Barnet Together Alliance supporting the local voluntary sector; and the work of the NCL VCSE Alliance, which we currently chair.
To succeed, you will need solid communications and PR experience, and an ability to write fluent, interesting copy as well as a familiarity with social media and a basic understanding of design principles. In return, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.
This is a UK based role, and whilst much of it can be done from home, there is an expectation that you will be in Barnet two days a week. We encourage flexible working to suit your work/life balance preferences where possible. We also operate a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system.
To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter clearly stating how you meet the person specification, and how your own lived experience of disability would inform your approach to the role.
The successful candidate must be willing to undergo a DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview at our Colindale office on the 25th and 26th of April.
Please explain what attracts you to the role and outline your relevant experience, including how your lived experience of disability would inform your delivery of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Press and Communications Officer (Wales)
Hours: Part-time (21 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in Cardiff, Wales (CF24) with flexibility to work remotely.
Salary: £28,423 - £30,200 per annum FTE (£17,053.80 - £18,120 per annum actual) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band D1
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
This is a brilliant opportunity to join our hardworking, creative and supportive MS Cymru team.
You’ll be communicating with both Welsh- and English-speaking audiences, and you must be a fluent Welsh speaker.
We’re looking for a tenacious, proactive Press and Communications Officer to join our team and help us meet our ambitious goals.
Crucially, you’ll promote and deliver media coverage/strategies to promote our work with a particular emphasis on promoting our fundraising, campaigning and service activity.
You’ll also be our point of contact for media enquiries we receive. And you’ll support the development and delivery of our digital communications, ensuring we have a strong and representative social media presence.
The chosen candidate will have relevant experience (such as a press office, PR agency or journalism), and be comfortable managing competing priorities as part of a busy team. You’ll have excellent writing and communications skills in Welsh and English, and a positive attitude.
We recognise the significant and excellent contributions; experience; and skills our employees bring to the MS Society.
Working with external pay and reward consultants, we’re taking active steps this year to review our employees’ pay and benefits package. Ensuring we’re aligned with the most accurate and up-to-date benchmarks for the UK charity sector.
Please note this is a part-time role for 21 hours per week.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 8 April 2024
Please note the successful candidate will require a standard DBS check.
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More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- Health cash plans to help offset the cost of health care for you and your family
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
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Contract length: Permanent
Location: North West London, hybrid
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £35 – 40k
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 7 April 2024, midnight - interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible
Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c150 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.
We are recruiting a PR and Media Lead who shares our compassion and commitment for animal welfare. This is a key role within the marketing and communications team which will lead on Mayhew’s PR activity and presence in the media. You will work with the Head of Engagement to deliver a considered and an exciting PR strategy for the organisation, that focuses on reaching new audiences, positioning Mayhew as a thought leader in the sector and ultimately, helping many more dogs and cats both in London and overseas.
This role would be ideal for a highly organised, motivated and creative individual who is comfortable working on integrated communications and PR campaigns and working with stakeholders from across the organisation to find the story. You’ll be curious, always looking for new and inventive ways to shout about Mayhew and grow our audience. You’ll be detail orientated and strong on prioritisation, comfortable managing multiple projects at once. As the first port of call for press, you’ll act as one of Mayhew’s key external voices and play a central role in shaping our key messages.
The post holder will be joining Mayhew at an exciting time. Ambitious plans are in development to further grow our visibility to support Mayhew in delivering its corporate ambitions over the coming years in order to help more dogs, cats and people in our communities. We feel the urgency of soaring demand for our vital work and feel relentless in our commitment to rise to meet it. We work in a contemporary and flexible way, always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing priorities so we can achieve our objectives. We are looking for someone who is as committed to dogs and cats in need as we are, and who thrives in this working style. We are determined to achieve a collaborative, integrated working approach for the organisation and to move the charity forward at pace.
Generally, you will:
- Secure coverage that grows our supporter base
- Tell Mayhew’s story in a consistent and compelling way
- Ensure we are positioned as thought leaders in the animal welfare sector
- Maximise our work with celebrity ambassadors to reach new audiences
To be successful in this role, you need relevant experience:
- Working in a PR or media role in an organisation of comparable breadth and scope, with proven success delivering an effective PR strategy
- Working with colleagues in fundraising and marketing to deliver integrated campaigns that raise the profile of the organisation and support fundraising efforts
- Managing an organisational approach to reputational risk and crisis communications
- Assessing the impact and value of PR and media work in support of organisational goals
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Prosper Wakefield District is a charity and the largest independent grant maker in the Wakefield district, working to help people to live longer healthier lives.
Our vision is for a stronger, healthier, more equal Wakefield, where charities and partner organisations from all sectors work together to support people to thrive.
We want to recruit an experienced Comms Officer to help us shout about our amazing work, and the positive difference we are making to the lives of so many people across the Wakefield district.
If you’re a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a flair for marketing, we want to hear from you. Our new Comms Officer will help ensure our grant-making activities have the maximum impact; they will develop and drive our communications strategy and raise awareness of Prosper’s purpose with our wider partners.
Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: The office is based at 35 Peterson Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DU. The role will allow for some flexibility in hybrid & remote working, subject to agreement with your line manager. The role may require some travel within the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Hours: 21 – 35 hours. The role can be delivered on either a P/T basis (minimum of 21 hrs) or F/T of 35 hrs (generally 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday). The role can also be delivered on a Job Share basis. The role will require occasional working outside normal hours.
Benefits: 28 days paid holiday p.a. (pro-rata for P/T hrs). Pension contribution. Flexible working.
Length of contract: Fixed term contract for 2 years with the potential to become a permanent post.
Reports to: Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager
Liaising with: CEO, Prosper Charity Administrator, Trustees of the charity, wider partners.
Salary band: £29,000- £32,000 (pro-rata for P/T hrs) depending on experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 12 noon Tuesday 7th May 2024
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 21st May 2024
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be notified by Friday 10th May 2024
Start date: As soon as possible.
PROSPER COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: JOB DESCRIPTION
The Communications Officer is a vital member of the organisation. As we experience unprecedented growth, we are looking for someone who shares our excitement and is ready to contribute to the next chapter of the charity’s journey.
Our Communications Officer will play a key role in promoting our mission, engaging supporters, and raising crucial funds to enhance our grant programmes. You will be at the forefront of promoting the impact of our grants; you will be engaged with our communities and partners, to create compelling and exciting content that resonates with our audiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend your marketing and communications skills to raise awareness, drive fundraising efforts and showcase our work.
By joining us, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated small team working towards a common goal of improving lives and contributing to the well-being of communities across the Wakefield district. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your creativity and innovative ideas are valued.
Main duties of the job
Your role centres on shaping the charity's influential presence in the district and the wider region. You will:
· Develop a Marketing and Communications Strategy and deliver the charity’s communication and marketing plans, work closely with all team members to advise on the key narratives, best modes of communications and the target audiences.
· Provide strategic advice and guidance on communications to the Chief Executive and trustees.
· Produce high quality written and visual content for all communication channels.
· Create compelling content that evidences the social impact of our grants.
· Liaise with beneficiaries to gather stories and case studies showing how grants have been used, how they have made a difference. Share best practice via the website and through blogs and images.
· Update and develop the website and take responsibility for the content and upkeep.
· Manage our social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and report on analytics.
· Ensure that digital marketing content aligns with Prosper’s brand identity and message.
· Look for new ways to raise our profile through social media, press and other forms of communication.
· Develop networking relationships with local, regional, and national press, and via partner’s websites, to share funding stories.
· Design any marketing materials and liaise with suppliers with regards printing.
· Produce a monthly e-newsletter to be delivered to stakeholders.
· Co-ordinate events and other promotional activities.
· Work alongside the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to engage with businesses and charities.
· Arrange for staff, trustees, and other stakeholders to take part in site visits to beneficiaries.
· Represent the charity at the Wakefield Funders Forum and Yorkshire Funders Forum and seek other networking opportunities.
- Build and maintain excellent working relationships with a range of key stakeholders including grants beneficiaries, trustees, funding partners, third sector leaders, health and statutory partners, elected members, and politicians.
- Facilitate effective internal communication within the organisation.
- Keep staff and trustees informed about key developments, events, and achievements.
· Other tasks, commensurate with the post, that the Chief Executive and Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager may deem appropriate (including occasional support for work that cuts across other areas of the charity’s work)
Person Specification
· Familiarity with the charity sector
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Proficient in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media management.
· An understanding of performance evaluation tools such as Google Analytics.
· Knowledge of, and skills in, social media management, with a focus on increasing reach and engagement.
· Experience of using Canva.
· Knowledge of communications, public relations, journalism and marketing communications techniques, approaches, and procedures
· Knowledge of using WordPress or similar to update the website and create new content.
· Ability to work collaboratively and independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
· Passion for the charity's mission and values.
· Must be able to work out of normal office hours when required.
· Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title Senior Policy Researcher for Northern Ireland
Location Based in Belfast (Home working with in person meetings in London on an ad hoc basis.)
Salary £35,000 - £45,000
Hours Full Time, permanent (flexibility may be offered for an excellent candidate.)
Reports to Director of Policy and Research
Main purpose and scope of the role:
Parentkind is a national charity and we work across all four nations of the United Kingdom and the devolved institutions and governments.
The successful candidate would be expected to support our work in Northern Ireland and have demonstrable experience of the political system in Northern Ireland.
In addition to their work in Northern Ireland the successful candidate will support the wider aims of the Policy and Research Department across the UK.
We are the voice of parents in education, we represent 13,000 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and have an ambition to develop an internal parent ‘think tank’ within the organisation.
This is an exciting role if you have a passion for politics, a background in policy research and interested in education policy and politics.
The role will involve conducting research on education policy and making policy recommendations based on that research. Some research will be time sensitive and involve summarising information and presenting it in an easy to understand way. There will be longer research projects to support the charity to develop policy positions and maintain our position as a strong voice for parents in education.
Alongside the research requirements of the role, you will be expected to support our political and broader stakeholder engagement activity to make sure the work we do is understood and seen by the right people.
You will have experience of working with political stakeholders in Northern Ireland and a strong understanding of the political structures and processes in Northern Ireland, as well as experience in political engagement to promote research and policy recommendations.
If you love politics and want to spend your days writing about education policy this is the role for you. You will represent Parentkind at important events and meetings and have the chance to promote our research and policy recommendations.
Duties and key responsibilities
Policy research and analysis
- To conduct research on education policy in Northern Ireland under the guidance of the Director of Policy and Research.
- To produce summarise large amounts of information and produce briefing material on education policy for external audiences, often at pace.
- To provide political monitoring and advice for the department, to include:
- debates and questions in the Northern Ireland Assembly
- future business across in the Northern Ireland Assembly,
- policy development.
- To provide rapid briefing material for any relevant future business in the Northern Ireland Assembly
- Draft questions (and an understanding of how to structure questions) in the Northern Ireland Assembly
- To support the development of parent surveys to related to our policy work.
- To support the development of policy recommendations and experience of publishing policy related research.
Political engagement
- To organise policy led events, such as roundtable discussions or meetings of politicians across all U.K. legislatures and experience of managing political events.
- To identify political stakeholders relevant to our work in Northern Ireland, including:
- officials inside government departments,
- elected representatives,
- think tanks and other relevant research institutions.
- To maintain a wide range of political contacts and meet with political stakeholders to promote our research and policy work.
- To meet with organisations with an interest in our work and provide effective briefings.
- To attend party conferences and other education led events to represent Parentkind.
Media engagement
- To support the Director of Policy and Research in media engagement, including background research for press releases.
- To summarise our policy and research ready for social media platforms.
General Responsibilities
- To ensure Data Protection procedures are followed at all times
- To keep abreast of relevant educational policy and legislation affecting our key audiences
- To be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
- To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Chief Executive or Director of Policy and Research.
- To attend and participate in Parentkind’s performance, development and training programmes.
- To abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- To be responsible for the health, safety, welfare of self, other members of staff and visitors.
This job description may be amended from time to time and does not form part of the Employment contract.
Residents must be based in or within commutable distance of Belfast.
Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide.
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to join our dynamic communications team, delivering an ambitious strategy for our Corporate Performance programme and raising the profile of biodiversity within the wider climate crisis. We are experts in our field and this role is an opportunity for someone seeking to put their communications skills to use to grow our profile and engage the Global Canopy audience.
To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:
- Excellent writing skills - adept at translating technical information into engaging and accurate content that resonates with the target audience
- Excellent time management and planning skills
- Analytical, with strong attention to detail and an innate ability to ‘join the dots’
Essential behavioural competencies:
- Positive, proactive and able to take initiative
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, eager to learn and adaptable to change
At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes.
Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.
Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.
To find out more, download the recruitment pack or visit our website.
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We are an ambitious charity, building on our achievements and targeting what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all. We are also investing in our future. This is an exciting time to be joining Target Ovarian Cancer as we continue to grow as an organisation. Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.
We are seeking a versatile communications professional with a passion for media & PR to join our team and help us drive forward change. You will be experienced in planning and delivering impactful media campaigns, supporting people to tell their stories, and developing cross-cutting communication campaigns to meet strategic objectives. This is a fast paced and varied role, working across teams and with our community to put ovarian cancer at the top of the agenda.
The role is a full time role, working 35 hours per week. Fixed term contract for 12 months.
We currently offer a hybrid-working model. This means you may usually work from your home or remote location, but are expected to attend meetings and pay for your own travel to the office in Angel, London when required. Please contact us if you would like to find out more about how frequently you would likely be required in the office for this role.
Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot sponsor any individual to work in the UK.
Please submit your application by 23:59 on 8 April 2024.
We want to make our recruitment accessible to all, if there is a way we can support you in your application, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust to find their next Publications and Communications Officer. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. They offer patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust offers a hybrid working pattern, with an expectation of working from their Chelsea office 2 days per week, and travel to Sutton as required.
The Publications and Communications Officer will play a key role in helping the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity achieve its objectives. You will help raise awareness of the Charity within the hospital as well as locally, nationally, and internationally by demonstrating the difference the Charity makes to people affected by cancer, and support fundraising teams across all its income streams to attract and retain supporters. You will work directly with the hospital’s world leading clinicians to secure clinical spokespeople for the Charity’s communications and to help tell the story of how the Charity helps to save and improve the lives of people with cancer, not just at The Royal Marsden, but nationally and internationally.
Key Responsibilities:
· Build relationships with clinical colleagues and in particular, Charity-funded consultants, nurses, researchers, and allied health professionals to gain their support for Charity communications including press releases, tailored pitches, our suite of magazines, and other print media channels.
· Write and edit the Charity’s bi-monthly e-newsletter in collaboration with the wider PR and Comms team, and the Charity’s Marketing and Digital team.
· With support from the Senior PR and Communications Officer, write and edit the Charity’s supporter magazine Progress in collaboration with the wider Communications team and the Charity’s Heads and Associate Directors.
· In collaboration with the Trust Internal Communications Manager, promote The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to 4,500 hospital staff, to help drive greater awareness of the Charity and its work across the hospital.
· Support the Senior PR and Communications Officer in advising on PR and communications for the Charity’s corporate partners, including liaising with external PR agencies and partners’ in-house teams.
· Working alongside the Senior PR and Communications Officer, identify and maximise opportunities to promote the Charity’s funding of life-saving research, modern patient environments and state-of-the-art equipment in the hospital, working closely with colleagues to ensure any Charity funding is appropriately referenced.
Person Specification:
· Relevant media relations / copy writing / communications experience – former employment with a charity, ideally within the healthcare sector.
· Proven track record of delivering beautifully written, compelling copy across all online and offline channels, in the right tone and to deadline.
· Experience of working across multi-disciplinary teams encompassing all communications channels - social media, traditional and third sector media, internal communications.
· Excellent communications skills both verbal and written – including editing, proofing, copy writing and interview techniques.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities at any one time whilst remaining calm under pressure, and able to combine a proactive approach with quick reactive delivery.
· Experience of managing stakeholders both within and outside an organisation, of all levels.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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We are looking for an ambitious senior PR/communications professional to lead our newly established external affairs function, to develop and deliver the charity’s media strategy, build and maintain strategic relationships and identify opportunities to improve external impact.
Making The Leap is an innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.
The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally. The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.
The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and Black Charity Leaders.
Applications will not be accepted without a covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.