Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £45 – £50,000 per annuum

Hours: 35

Contract: Full time (but will consider part-time, flexible hours and job share)

Annual leave: 30 days

Pension: 5.6%

We are recruiting a new CEO to join our team.

We are a vibrant, forward thinking law centre co-located in Hammersmith Library. We have a strong reputation locally and nationally for providing people in need with legal advice and representation and campaigning on access to justice issues.

The law centre was established in November 1979 to assist those most vulnerable and disadvantaged to access their legal rights, to promote social inclusion and reduce homelessness and poverty. These goals still remain at the core of our vision to uphold equality and social justice.

We have a 40-year history of providing an excellent service to the community. Our patron is Lady Hale, retired president of the Supreme Court.

Closing date for applications is 9am on the 12th February 5pm.

Interviews will take place on the 24th February 2021

Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.

Role Description

We are recruiting a temporary Communications Officer to cover a period of 9 months of maternity leave. This position will implement the charity’s communications strategy and support the Fundraising Manager. The post will work closely with senior staff to manage internal and external communications and marketing campaigns to raise the profile of the charity, engage new audiences and existing stakeholders, and generate income.

We are seeking a highly articulate and proactive individual with a flair for communications and 3 years’ experience in a similar communications role. The candidate will have excellent writing skills, be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure. Graphic design skills would be desirable but not essential.

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality, and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when necessary. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.

Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working.

To apply for this role, please submit the following by email:

1. A CV and a short Covering Letter that is no more than 2 pages long.
2. A completed Equal Opportunities Form, which can be downloaded here.

Deadline for applications Monday 1 February 2021

Cord is an international charity based in the UK that has been working for over 50 years to build and transform relationships across a range of contexts in South-East Asia and Africa.

Cord’s vision, mission and values are inspired by the Christian faith and we employ and work with people of all faiths and none. Cord’s vision is of a world where people can live in the fullness of peace; having the freedom to flourish and live free from fear. We work with people in highly sensitive and oppressive contexts to transform dysfunctional relationships between civil society and powerholders into those that create peaceful & inclusive societies.

Cord has an ambitious objective to grow private fundraising income from £250,000 to £350,000 over the next three years to enable the implementation of our strategy entitled ‘Promoting the Power of Peaceful Relationships’. 

Cord has a loyal and committed UK supporter base consisting of individuals, churches and other groups with around 450 regular givers. The Fundraising Officer is responsible for supporting the Fundraising Manager to implement the private fundraising & communications strategy. The focus of the role is on building good relationships with Cord supporters, producing engaging communications and facilitating volunteers to contribute to Cord.

The role would suit someone who is an excellent communicator, has a positive ‘can do’ approach, can work both collaboratively and independently, has experience of running fundraising campaigns, is enthusiastic about engaging others to support Cord’s work as supporters or volunteers, who is confident using social media and inputting to produce communication materials.

• To contribute to the achievement of Cord’s private fundraising strategy plan through the delivery of fundraising and supporter engagement activities including mailings, supporter news, and events 

• To update Cord’s digital platforms and support the production of communications to engage people about Cord’s work 

• To manage and develop the use of the donor database to enable effective extraction and segregation of data 

• To supervise volunteers and support with volunteer coordination to expand opportunities for supporters to raise funds for Cord and contribute their time usefully to the organisation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Scope and Limits of Authority 

• Supervision of fundraising and/or office volunteers

• There is no budget responsibility for this post. 

Areas of Responsibility 

Fundraising & supporter care activities: 

• To support the Fundraising Manager to implement Cord’s private fundraising work plan. 

• To attend and speak at fundraising events and networks to build engagement from UK supporters as directed

• To engage Cord supporters providing excellent supporter care

• To support the coordination of fundraising appeals, campaigns and events 

• To lead on the physical and electronic distribution of Cord’s appeals, magazine and supporter communications 

• To support the Fundraising Manager to plan and coordinate a community volunteer programme 

Social media, website & communications: 

• Generate content and update Cord’s website and social media platforms – supporting on producing content for UK target audiences 

• To maintain the photo library and coordinate the selection of visuals for Cord’s communications and publications 

• To guide colleagues on collection and collation of photo content and on brand use

• To support Cord offices to have visually engaging with content about Cord’s activities

• To develop and maintain communication and branding resources 

• To support the production of fundraising materials for newsletters, direct mailings, appeals, legacy campaigns, and events

Fundraising database: 

• To lead on the use of the fundraising database designing and running reports to provide key information

• To manage the mailing and distribution process of the Cord newsletter and supporter mailings. This will include running queries on the database, mail merging data, printing letters and arranging the mail sort & collection.

• To build and review fundraising reports to enable effective targeting 

• To ensure that the databases in up t- date, accurate and GDPR compliance and to support the improvement of data quality

Volunteer Coordination 

• Support the Fundraising Manager to plan and coordinate a community volunteer programme 

• Supervise Fundraising and Office Volunteers 

General: 

• To support the Fundraising Manager to carry out day to day tasks as required 

• To deliver other tasks required by the Leadership Team 

About RUSI 

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the world’s oldest and the UK’s leading defence and security think tank. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today’s complex challenges. 

About the role

RUSI is looking to appoint a Social Media Officer who will help the Institute pursue a dynamic social media strategy. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual who loves social media and can identify, and post, engaging content for our social media feeds.

Working as part of RUSI’s communications team, the postholder will partner with all sections of the Institute and interact with our communities on RUSI's social media platforms to increase engagement, followers and the quality of the experience. The successful applicant will identify key influencers and conversations where we can engage to showcase our work and expand our reach.

The postholder will use data insights and analytics to influence social media communication strategies and organisational direction.

This is initially a six-month position and the post holder will report to RUSI’s Digital Communications Manager. The post holder will initially be based remotely but, as public health regulations allow, will eventually operate from the Institute’s offices in Pall Mall, London.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Regularly post and schedule content on RUSI’s social media feeds, and with Digital Communications Manager, manage the day-to-day handling of all social media channels.
• Work with the Digital Communications Manager and Communications team to promote RUSI’s research, membership, events, publications and expertise.
• Moderate and respond to comments and interact with followers to develop RUSI’s online communities.
• Produce regular reports on social media performance.
• Use Google Analytics (or similar) to produce reports on referrals to the RUSI website and conversions attributable to social media content.
• Advise colleagues and help them to develop content strategies based on previous performance reports and audience insight.
• Develop social media strategies to expand our reach and impact through social media channels.
• Identify key social influencers with whom RUSI can engage.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of developments, innovations, and new technology in social media and identify any that may be of benefit/interest to RUSI.

Person Specification

The job holder should be able to demonstrate the following essential knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience of managing Facebook page, a Twitter feed, LinkedIn and an Instagram feed for an organisation or group.
• Able to demonstrate success in creating and delivering social media strategies for specific projects, which increased audience engagement or conversion.
• Can demonstrate commitment to quality control.
• Able to shift gears at short notice, without losing attention to detail.
• Positive, self-motivated, be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and respond flexibly.
• Able to show experience at producing regular reports using Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Google Analytics or similar tools.
• Data-driven and have an evidence-led approach to developing a social media strategy.
• Be up-to-date with the latest trends/developments in social media communications.
• Able to manage a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to find creative solutions to communications challenges.
• Basic use of Adobe products, such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Audition.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of multimedia and promoting multimedia content online: for example, producing short videos or creating promotional videos for podcasts and events designed for social media.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues in security and defence.

For full job specification and how to apply please visit our career page.

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

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

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

And now we want you to join our lifesaving team. We are looking for a Social Media Assistant to join our Engagement Division as part of our Communications Team.   

Title:Social Media Assistant

Salary:£25,000 (inclusive of London weighting)

Contract:Permanent

Hours:35 hours per week

Location:Initially remote working (due to Covid-19), normally based at Head Office in Hampstead, London (flexible working location will be considered)

You will support the Social Media Manager to plan and produce content and manage our online communities, playing a vital role in sharing the stories of our patients and supporters through social media, inspiring more people to get involved with our lifesaving work.

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

What’s in it for you?

Financial

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

Wellbeing & Health

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

Family Friendly

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

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

We are seeking a high caliber, self-motivated and dedicated applicant to fill the position of Social Media Officer to drive the development of Ol Pejeta’s social media channels and support our social communities.

The Organisation

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (“Ol Pejeta”) is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East and Central Africa, and home to world’s last two northern white rhinos. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians.

Role summary

Position: Social Media Officer

Department: Fundraising & Communications – Voluntary Funding and Communications

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Location: UK or Kenya

Closing Date: Friday, 22nd January 2021

Role Purpose

The Social Media Officer will drive the development of Ol Pejeta’s social media channels and support our social communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, create, and deliver digital media communications to support expansion and growth of Ol Pejeta’s conservation and community programmes
• Develop, implement and manage the social media strategy with a particular emphasis in growing our following in the UK
• Develop and monitor performance on key social media KPIs
• Measure the success of every social media campaign
• Curate, manage and oversee social media content and publishing
• Manage the organisation’s website by creating, improving and maintaining content to achieve our PR and fundraising goals.
• Manage the organisation’s advert programme to promote PR and fundraising campaings
• Stay up to date with the latest social media best practices and technologies
• Use social media marketing tools such as Later to enhance the efficiency
• Work with the communications teams to ensure content is impactful and helps mobilise resources and engagement from supporters/ followers
• Monitor SEO, user engagement, suggest and implement content optimization
• Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network
• Build capacity on digital and social media engagement across the department

Person Specifications

Education, Language & Qualifications

• BSc degree in Marketing, New Media or related field 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to inform and engage through written communication

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience as a Social Media Officer or similar role
• Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and other social media best practices
• Excellent knowledge of slink and other social media tools
• In-depth knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
• Experience with doing audience persona research
• Experience in raising awareness about a cause in the European markets
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
• Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop / Canva skills
• Good understanding of social media KPIs
• Familiarity with web design and publishing
• Familiarity with online marketing strategies and marketing channels
• Ability to gasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to be on call out of hours, to accommodate communication with followers/ supporters in different time zones across the globe
• Willingness to work on weekends and out of hours as required
• Tech savvy

Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Experience in setting up and supporting start up fundraising operations and change management;
• Tendering and project management experience;
• Demonstrable experience raising and managing at least 6 figure sums from restricted donors within non-profit organizations;
• A natural ability to multi-task and problem solve, able to prioritise workload based on strategic and tactical business priorities; able to deliver results consistently on-time.

The ICR is seeking a Social Media Officer to join its highly successful Communications and Policy directorate and help place the ICR at the heart of conversations about cancer research on our busy social media channels.

Part of the Media Relations team, the post holder will be plugged in to discussions about cancer research on social media involving cancer patients, journalists, supporters, scientists and partner organisations, and will engage with them actively on behalf of the ICR.

A natural communicator, the post holder will maximise the impact on social media of the ICR’s media coverage, editorial content and strategic announcements about our research, by finding engaging, audience-centric ways to talk about our science that spark discussions and interactions.

The role will support and encourage scientific and corporate colleagues in their use of social media through advice and training, in order to grow their involvement and amplify the impact of their activities.

Applications will only be accepted through the ICR recruitment website. When applying, together with your CV, please complete a supporting statement section on the application form detailing why you are applying for this post and addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. Applications without a supporting statement or covering letter will not be considered.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Social Media Officer 0.6 FTC
Salary: London – £20,434 (FTE £34,057 per annum) + Excellent Benefits National £18,097 (FTE £30,162 per annum) + Excellent Benefits
Location: London, Bristol or Manchester 
Contract: Permanent
Do you think the housing crisis is one of the biggest challenges our nation faces? Do you want to champion the value of high quality, affordable, social housing? Then come and join the PR and Social Media team at the National Housing Federation.

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, which build and manage most of the country’s social housing. They provide social homes to around 6 million people, including the homeless, asylum seekers, people with learning disabilities and people fleeing domestic violence. Our diverse members are key players in fixing the country’s broken housing market and have been central to the national response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The scale and complexity of the country’s housing challenges are rarely far from the headlines, and the political landscape around it is shifting all the time. Working within this fast-paced environment, the NHF is one of the most influential and high profile trade bodies in the UK. 
Our vision is for a country where everyone can live in a good quality home they can afford. 

About the role
The Social Media Officer role is a new position and an exciting opportunity to play a lead role in the NHF’s busy and influential PR and Social Media team. 

You will be joining a high-performing, campaigning team that develops major stories and content from scratch. The past few years have been incredibly busy for the sector as housing remains a top political priority. In 2020, we campaigned for homes to be put at the heart of the country’s recovery to coronavirus and supported our members to continue delivering vital housing services throughout the pandemic. The year before, we shone a light on how housing costs are pushing children in to poverty and called for an end to discriminatory ‘No DSS’ policies. The team plays a huge role in amplifying the NHF’s messaging and campaigns in traditional and social media.
We’re a proactive team, and this is a chance to be creative and develop exciting digital campaigning content as well as tell stories online that champion the amazing work housing associations do. 
Our social media channels are busy and growing. You will also be responsible for effectively moderating and monitoring them as well as working closely with staff around the organisation to make sure we have the best social media presence possible. Our social media channels are an important way for us to interact with our members and other key stakeholders, including politicians, journalists and housing association residents. You will be responsible for reaching our social community and target stakeholders with the best housing information, support and storytelling. 

Application details
In your cover letter, please briefly address how you meet the ‘Technical Expertise and Knowledge’ competencies as set out in the Role Profile and also copied below. You do not need to address all of the other competencies in your cover letter.

Essential
•  In-depth knowledge of social media platforms and how best to use and develop them. 
•  Experience of developing social media strategies to support organisational influencing and communications objectives. 
•  Experience of developing creative user focused digital content using knowledge of the latest trends and developments. 
•  In-depth knowledge of developing effective, engaging digital content. Knowledge of key analytics tools.
Desirable 
•  Experience of operating in a complex social and political landscape. 
•  Experience of finding and working with case studies. 
•  Knowledge of the social housing sector. 
•  Experience of handling crisis communications situations

The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.

We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2020
Interview date: Thursday 11 February 2020
Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

Job title: Regional Social Media Officer
Salary: Up to £30,209.35 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Location: National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Closing date: 24 January 2021
Virtual Interview date: w/c 8 Feb 2021

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Regional Social Media Officer to join our Digital Engagement team. You'll be working with the Digital Engagement Manager and Social Media Officer to support our branches and centres across the UK with their social media presence, while delivering our brand values in accordance with our social media strategy.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. We help around 200,000 cats and kittens every year - that’s around 500 a day!

Cats Protection’s Digital Engagement team, based in the Communications department, looks after social media, email marketing and video production for our popular social media and YouTube channels. Small but busy, the Digital Engagement team produces informative cat care videos and emails as well as the charity’s e-newsletter, and works hard at building an engaged community of cat lovers online so that we can talk all things “cat” with supporters and promote better feline welfare across the UK. No two days are the same – with a busy content calendar, one day could involve jumping on a trend, the next we could be launching a major national campaign. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with lots of teams across Cats Protection so it’s the place to be if you’re a people person!

As our Regional Social Media Officer you'll work closely with our Social Media Officer to plan and create content for our wider network’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels. You'll develop new, effective ways to provide branches, centres and shops with the support they need as well as guidance and resources to help them achieve their objectives.

You'll have previous experience working in social media for a large organisation, adhering to brand guidelines and creating an engaging tone of voice online. You will have excellent customer service, communication and copywriting skills as well as outstanding attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of the individual social platforms. If you're creative, have a positive attitude and are customer focused, this role is for you!

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Please note the recruitment process for this position will include an assessment centre.

The MEDIA DIVERSITY INSTITUTE is seeking a social media campaigner to lead the strategic development, management, design, coordination, and delivery of the new phase of its Get the Trolls Out! project (GTTO) to counter hate speech against religious minorities in Europe. The next phase of GTTO will cover 7 European countries and is designed to challenge stereotypes, debunk discriminatory ideas, and shape public opinion by developing inclusive content and leveraging traditional and new media platforms. Applicants must have a minimum two years of relevant practical experience in successfully developing and executing trans-national social media campaigns in the field of diversity.

Location: London

Start: 1 March 2021

Deadline for applications: 24 January 2021

How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this role with the subject line “Social media campaigner application London”. Interviews will be held between the 27th of January and the 3rd of February 2021.

Please note, this role is conditional upon receiving eligibility to work in the UK and two relevant references.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and implementation of Get the Trolls Out!  social media campaign strategy, as well as specific project campaigns.
• Management of the project’s digital channels (website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), in close partnership with the project manager and the partner organisations in Europe, to enhance the visibility of the project and strengthen engagement.
• Lead on creation of regular visual content for social media platforms
• Monitoring campaign progress through social media and website metrics, such as Google analytics, Facebook Insight, and Twitter Analytics, using these tools to target digital activism and campaigns activities
• Provision of strategic advice to the European teams involved in the implementation of the project
• Use of ad manager platforms for social media accounts

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Demonstrable belief in MDI’s values, the importance of diversity in the media, and an overall understanding of media’s influence on our societies
• Fluency in English with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to create compelling stories
• Excellent knowledge of how to produce engaging social media content
• Ability to maintain and develop a brand working within messaging guidelines and using the appropriate tone of voice
• Confident in using social media including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and associated tools
• Able to use photo and video editing software such as Photoshop and Adobe Premiere, as well as design software such as Canva
• Knowledge of content management systems to update website content
• Organised and proactive in developing a range of content to deliver on organisational and team objectives
• Experience and demonstrated success in developing and implementing international social media campaigns, with knowledge of messages, audiences and delivery methods
• Experience and knowledge on the use of data analytics to target digital activism and campaign activities, including expertise and knowledge on designing clear metrics for monitoring progress
• Great organisation, prioritisation and planning skills
• Knowledge of fundamental Human Rights such as Freedom of Expression and Right to Equality, with a focus on religious discrimination in conventional and social media in Europe
• Experience in designing, executing, and analysing ads on social media
• Team player with demonstrable work ethic

Desirable

• Experience of working through strategic alliances in order to deliver a successful campaign, and the ability to anticipate, coordinate and facilitate activities
• Knowledge and/or experience in campaigning on TikTok
• Experience of having lived and/or worked in one of the countries where this project is based (Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland, UK)
• Additional language skills in Flemish, French, Hungarian, Greek, Polish and/or German

The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) works internationally to encourage accurate and nuanced reporting on race, religion, ethnic, class, disability, gender and sexual identity issues in media landscapes around the world. While our work is grounded in the principles of freedom of expression and values of diversity and inclusion, our day-to-day work focuses on cultivating practical skills to combat negative stereotypes and disinformation and improve media and information literacy.

Every day in the UK, 14 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth.

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Online Training Content Creator to join our dedicated Training and Education team.  The Sands Training and Education team provide learning resources to wide range of organisations, including the NHS and other public sector organisations plus private commercial companies.  This new role will be responsible for creating training packages for these external organisations as well as for our own network of Sands volunteers.  Additionally, the successful candidate will also contribute to the creation of a new online learning hub, which is scheduled to be launched later this year.

You will have relevant experience of creating a variety of training and learning resources aimed at professional and volunteer adult learners, as well as creating training content for online delivery. Experience of using social media for sharing resources and educational messages is also desired.

A very high standard of presentation skills is essential, including the ability to write and express complex issues clearly.  With a good working knowledge of bereavement, you will also have an understanding of the issues surrounding the death of a baby and the impact on healthcare professionals, parents and families.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, professional partners and target audiences.  With a highly organised approach, you will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for continued learning and a willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.

Please note that this role is a 6 month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

London Development Officer
Salary:  £30,438 including London weighting (pro-rated based on working hours)
Hours: Up to 22.5 hours (three days) per week to include Tuesdays.
Location: London, with considerable regular travel throughout London. There will be very occasional travel to Bristol and other parts of the UK.
Contract: Fixed Term to 31st January 2022 with possibility of extension. 

Summary:  

We are currently looking to recruit a positive, highly organised and pro-active individual to support the delivery and co-ordination of a programme of targeted training and support to city farms and community gardens in London.  You will help to improve their long-term viability, thereby contributing to the sustainability of vibrant local communities throughout the capital.

About Us:  

Social Farms & Gardens provides support and a national voice for a broad spectrum of initiatives, which are united by one thing – they use land-based activities to benefit individuals and communities.   

The successful candidate will have:  

• Training and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of community gardens/ city farms in London and knowledge or experience of Newham or similar borough or working with community gardens/farms in housing estates in a large UK city
• Knowledge of writing funding bids or tendering for contracts and understanding of costs associated with these bids and tenders and the importance of financial sustainability
• Networking and partnership building skills
• Ability to monitor and evaluate programs and write or input into reports
• Ability to create and use spreadsheets and work with a data base to extract and input information.
• Up to date and inclusive practices in relation to community food growing
• Knowledge of a national/ UK wide membership organisation
• Ability to use social media and write content as well as write content and put together newsletters

Closing date: Midday Monday 8th February 2021   
Interviews: Tuesday 22nd February 2021 (will be held over video call)

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the full job description and application form.

No agencies please.

Digital Content Officer

Do you have a passion for Digital Content? Does the opportunity to work within a team of content marketing experts excite you? We have an exciting for a Digital Content Officer to plan and produce compelling content for a range of digital platforms both internally and externally. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a range of mediums and channels to connect with, inform and inspire existing and new audiences.

Position: Digital Content Officer

Location: Fleet, Hampshire - office based with flexible home working opportunities

Salary: £23,500 pa (within the grade £23,500 - £29,580 pa)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00

Contract: This role is a 12-month contract for an office-based role that offers high levels of home working

Benefits: Enhanced pension scheme with 10% employer contribution, equivalent of 5 normal working weeks' annual leave a year, plus normal bank holidays, Dental Insurance, Income Protection and Group Life cover on appointment.

Closing Date: 29th January 2021

Interview Date: 15th February 2021

About the Role

As the Digital Content Officer, you’ll be joining a fast paced, exciting and vibrant Communications Team whose mission is to find the next sponsor and engage supporters, ensuring that the charity tells the right story, to the right people, in the right way, for the greatest impact, every time. The Digital Content Officer role will allow you to demonstrate your passion and experience in producing content for websites and knowledge working with WordPress CMS, including SEO optimisation. You’ll have the chance to use your content skills to collaborate with team members and enhance the organisations video and social media content marketing efforts. Plus, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to lead the Internal Communications strategy. Your expertise will be vital as the charity innovate to meet the needs of office-based and remote colleagues.

About You

To flourish in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience in a similar communication, marketing or content role.
• Good project management skills.
• Core office/administrative skills.
• Experience of producing content for websites.
• Excellent writing skills
• Adobe Creative Cloud experience (Working knowledge of Premiere Pro is desirable, but not essential.)
• Proactive and can-do attitude.

It would help (but isn’t essential) to have:

• Experience working with external design and video agencies
• Qualification in Marketing or Communications
• Understanding of brand and design

If you have a passion to combine your expertise in Digital Content and calling to support the organisations ministry in releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name, apply now!

Please note the charity can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Digital, Digital Content, Content Creation, Marketing, Marketing Content, Digital Content Officer, Digital Content Executive, Digital Content Coordinator, Communications, Digital Communications, Website Content, Social Media Content, Digital Website, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Website, Content.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of successful creative digital engagement, including managing social media tools and in the production of marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite and e-marketing platforms. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication and implementation skills, who will enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition. This role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and concern for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

The Communications Team sits within the External Engagement Department, ensuring a high level of content, quality, style and messaging for all the internal and external communications of SAT-7 UK. It manages all editorial and publication processes and a range of themed communications and campaigns to external channels, including digital, news, public relations and media. It also acts as a hub, developing and profiling resources and materials for all teams. The teams work together on various projects and activities to ensure that every aspect of the strategy is connected and delivers a coherent public brand, maximising every potential opportunity for engagement, influence and income.

The Digital Content & Communications Officer (DCCO) reports to the Communications Manager and has overall responsibility for digital content creation, digital marketing and social media.

• CONTENT: Create and deliver engaging and inspiring rich media content across a range of digital channels, including web, email, social media and other digital marketing platforms. 
• EMAILS: Work with colleagues in the Communications Team and across the organisation to build, test and send responsive email templates for all SAT-7 UK’s email requirements (meeting SAT-7’s brand guidelines and conforming to industry standards). Use Email marketing tool DotDigital to develop automated communications that strengthen supporter engagement and convert recipients into committed donors.
• SOCIAL MEDIA: Develop the strategy for and oversee all social media platforms, including reviewing insights and analytics for different platforms. Work closely with other team members to deliver strong social media content and engagement across various platforms, chiefly Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• MARKETING: Oversee digital marketing of SAT-7 resources and campaigns through social media advertising, external agencies and other channels as required, to engage more deeply with existing supporters and donors, acquire new supporters and to raise funds for SAT-7 UK.
• WEBSITE: Support the Digital Communications Officer in developing and updating SAT-7’s website as an inspiring platform to raise profile, income and engagement.

To apply you must submit your CV, Cover letter and application form

Please note that applications are welcome before the closing date and we may call for interviews and appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is found.