Vacancy Reference Number:

SMEC/COM/F/UK-R1

Position title:

Social Media Executive and Copywriter

Reports to:

Comms Manager

Location:

Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ.

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £24,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Full Time Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 1st November 2019

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 11th November 2019

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands, an international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide is looking for an experienced, creative and enthusiastic Social Media Executive to join our busy in-house team and work on a diverse range of projects that really make a difference to some of the most disadvantaged people around the world. We are seeking someone with a passion for social media who has demonstrable experience of managing a range of social media platforms and can present analytics in an insightful and digestible manner.

Working with colleagues across the organisation to build engagement with our donors, you will create and implement compelling content, be our best practice adviser and coordinate content across all our social media channels. You’ll need to be proactive, organised, user focused and an outstanding communicator.

Main Responsibilities:

• Effectively managing and maintaining all MH social media output ensuring it complies with Muslim Hands policies and standards
• Providing social media expertise to the organisation and working alongside the graphic design team to deliver high profile and impactful social media campaigns that drive action and engagement.
• Developing social media campaigns and content to both complement and support our existing campaigns
• Using social media to best advantage as a broadcast, marketing and engagement tool to meet organisational objectives
• Coordinating social media content planning and ensuring activity is integrated into communications planning
• Managing, developing and evaluating the reach and impact of all social media channels
• Working with other teams to ensure social media input from donors and the public is responded to appropriately
• Work alongside the comms and creative team to produce engaging content for our network of websites and social media platforms
• Continually monitoring website content to ensure it remains accurate, updated and interesting and ensure our work is being shared across all SM channels
• Provide additional copywriting support during key digital campaigns
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

Essential:

• Must be able to either:
  1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
  2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Significant experience of using social media to campaign and influence
• Experience of managing multiple social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube
• Excellent written English and communication skills
• Ability to distil complex points into concise, compelling copy
• Strong strategic and project management skills with an ability to manage multiple demands/projects
• Experience of using analytics packages and social media tools to produce traffic reports
• Self-motivated, flexible and proactive attitude
• Strong organisational skills i.e. ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc
• Experienced in using content management software such as Hootsuite or similar
• Willingness to attend charity events and functions as and when required
• Able to build relationships with and leverage influential bloggers and social media personalities
• Be data driven regarding type of content and times to post
• Flexibility regarding working hours, in particular during peak times
• Passion for charity work and helping others

Desirable:

Possess relevant NGO/Charity experience

This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is 1st November 2019 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in more than 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

Our Birmingham / London office, UK is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Social Media Officer’ to join the External Relations and Advocacy Team. The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and execution of all social media activities throughout the year, managing multiple platforms to support news, advocacy, branding and PR content. The post holder will manage the Islamic Relief’s social presence on a range of platforms including; Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and You Tube. They will also lead on the social media aspect of various campaigns and support key moments by gathering and sharing compelling social content about our work across the world.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Experience managing various social media platforms effectively
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to use written, oral and visual content effectively to influence target audiences with clarity
• Experience in developing and implementing social media strategies and campaigns
• IT literate with a command of MS Office applications, Adobe packages, social media platforms and analytics software, including social media monitoring tools such as Hootsuite and FollowerWonk
• An understanding of development and humanitarian work at an international level
• A degree or qualification in media, marketing, design or other relevant degree is highly desirable
• Ability to edit video and / or photo content is highly desirable
• Social media moderation experience is highly desirable
• Past experience working in a busy newsroom, the media team of a PR agency or a leading aid organisation is advantageous
• Understanding of using tools like Google Adwords, MS Adcenter, Keyword Spy, Adwords editor & Google analytics advantageous

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place on 10th December 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• Receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Age UK has led on the developments of 'We Are Undefeatable', a transformational campaign to change misconceptions around long term health conditions and physical activity.

We are now actively recruiting for a Social Media Manager to further develop and deliver this ground-breaking campaign.

Bringing together 15 health and social care charities along with partners such as Sport England and Public Health England our aim is to provide a unified voice to engage and motivate sustainable behaviour changes across a range of health conditions.

This is a 1 year fixed term contract with a possible extension...

You will be:

* Highly experienced in working on social media and have excellent oral and written communication skills
* Experienced in creating and managing high profile social campaigns across multiple channels
* Proven in creating effective social posts and have copywriting and design skills
* Detail focused, with a passion for high standards of design and implementation
* Experienced in developing long-term campaign strategy
* A creative team member, inspiring colleagues and partners with fresh ideas
* Confident working autonomously at times
* Accustomed to working with external creative and media agencies
* Required to travel from time to time and may be required to work out of hours to ensure project delivery

What we offer in return

* 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* A fantastic pension (with up to 9% employer contributions)
* Health cash plan
* Annual Season Ticket loan (spread the cost of your commute)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Shopping discounts and many more excellent benefits

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

We are seeking a creative and dynamic Media Assistant to take responsibility for helping to promote the work of our Rehoming Centres through creating engaging content for our social media and other relevant platforms.

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

Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they can find a loving new home and the success of our centres wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.

In this role you will support the work of our rehoming centres and the wider organisation by interacting with dogs in our care and generating high quality photographs and videos of them, ensuring that these are available to be used in in rehoming and publicity materials and overseeing the production of these by other staff members. You will also play a key role in managing our social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

An excellent communicator with experience of working within media, PR or marketing you'll have an eye for a story and the ability to generate ideas to support them. You'll have good photography and videography skills, be knowledgeable and experienced in using social media in a professional capacity including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and committed to the aims of Dogs Trust with the ability to accurately convey our policies, key messages and brand identity. A full, manual UK driving licence is also required. 

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Community Engagement Officer / Outreach Worker

Bristol

FTE £20,164.93 pa + excellent benefits

Full time - 37.5 hours per week 

Contract - Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2020 (with the possibility of extension- funding permitted)

 

Make a difference today!

Contract - Fixed term contract until 31/03/2021 (possible extension – funding permitting)

Our client is looking for a self-motivated, confident and inspirational individual to join their Regional services team and develop awareness of their services within Bristol.

You will be working closely and engaging with social services teams and agencies to highlight the importance of our client’s work, whilst identifying new referrals, home-visiting people with combined sight and hearing loss and managing a network of volunteers. 

What to expect in the role…

No two days are the same in this role, you may be visiting members in their homes identifying an effective service based on their needs; or running a local volunteer fair to gain interest from potential volunteers; or attending a forum / networking meeting to talk about the everyday challenges faced with sight and hearing loss.

This role will also involve various administrative duties including recording data, monthly reporting, planning and reviewing of projects and working towards targets and agreed objectives.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Need to be a confident communicator with a passion for networking with agencies and dealing with volunteers.

• Ideally have proven experience of working with people who have a disability, sensory impairment or within the older people sector.

• Ideally hold a social care qualification or equivalent through experience

• Comfortable travelling independently around the set geographical area, therefore having a full driving licence and own transport to undertake independent travel is essential, but alternative arrangements could be considered for candidates who are disabled as travelling will be part of your weekly role.

• You will share our client’s care values whilst being passionate, engaging, empathetic and above all motivated to change people’s lives for the better!

Benefits

Choosing to work within our client’s unique services you will not only be benefiting from a supportive network of colleagues, this will also be complimented by an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive annual leave allowance

• Opportunity to take part in bespoke training & gain qualifications relevant to your role

• DBS Enhanced Check fully paid for by DBUK

• Inclusion in our pension scheme

• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU users

• Discounts at major restaurants, hotels, shops and cinemas and Other benefits from the Perkbox employee benefits scheme

Please note interviews will be held on 21st November 2019

Music, it’s in our DNA. And as the largest music therapy charity in the UK, at Nordoff Robbins we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability.

We’re looking for someone creative, confident and enthusiastic who loves music and wants to play a key role in delivering innovative and engaging social media and digital content for Nordoff Robbins.

As part of our successful communications team, the Digital and Social Media Officer will play a pivotal role in creating content that resonates with our audiences and helps us achieve our ambitious objectives to grow our supporter base. We’re looking for a creative self-starter who can produce compelling content – including social media posts, website articles, graphics and short films. A flair for design would be very useful in this role.

As a charity with a historic connection to the UK music industry and that uses the power of music therapy to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability, music is at the heart of what we do. You’ll be championing music and music therapy across our digital channels as well as promoting our high-profile fundraisers, and you’ll be working closely with colleagues across the organisation to source content and tell stories that champion the incredible work we’re doing to enrich lives through music.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification by no later than 5pm on 20th November 2019.

The successful applicant will require a basic DBS disclosure.

The CEO will lead UpRising, taking overall financial and managerial responsibility as the internal and external face of the organisation. They will be responsible for identifying and implementing development strategies, stewarding our resources, fund raising and ensuring that UpRising continues to be effective and sustainable in our work with young people.

Reports to: Chair & Board of Trustees

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Strategy

• Work with Trustees and Senior Management Team to ensure an effective fundraising and operational strategy is in place to deliver the organisation’s mission. 

Income Generation

• Take overall responsibility for fundraising and the ongoing development of a sustainable business model – with specific responsibility for monitoring the overall budget. 
• Work alongside Head of Development on the delivery of a fundraising plan to ensure diverse and sustainable revenue streams (including via grants, corporate sponsorship, local stakeholder investment, alumni and individual giving). 

Business Model

• Lead the ongoing evolution of the UpRising delivery and replication model. 
• Grow our social franchising model and other earned income streams (to sit alongside traditional direct delivery).

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the external face for UpRising, developing and managing key national relationships. 
• Manage key partnerships with funders, corporate supporters and public sector bodies.
• Work alongside leadership team and local managers to ensure effective regional and local stakeholder management.

Operations

• Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure effective staff management and delivery of programmes, devolved budget management, and impact and evaluation in each of our locations.

Communications

• Ensure that UpRising maintains and continues to build a strong brand and reputation across all sectors. 
• Attend key internal and external events and articulate UpRising views and experience regarding participation, diversity and inclusion.

Governance

• Work with the Chair to enable the Trustees to fulfil their duties and legal responsibilities, including responsibility for risk register.

General Responsibilities

• Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work and maintain and improve personal competence through continuous professional development. 
• Take direction on projects and priorities from Trustees, which may vary from time to time. 
• Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice. 
• Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

Assistant Media Officer

Fixed Term contract December 2019 - April 2020)
£23,000 - 25,000

Vauxhall, London

The Assistant Media Officer supports the Media team in the planning and delivery of creative, national and regional media strategies for Sport Relief, that inspire the nation to get involved and highlight how donations are spent in the UK and around the world.  This role will also support the efficient running of the Comic Relief press office function, which may include updating media lists, activating press release target emails, calling to pitch story ideas to media, morning press update, setting up interviews and handling in-bound journalist enquiries.

Key Accountabilities / Objectives

· Work alongside Senior Media Officers and Media Officers to assist planning and delivery of creative national and regional media strategies that feed into and support wider organisational objectives

· Support the day-to-day running of an efficient press office, managing inbound media interest and ensuring a smooth process from start to finish

· Support the Media team management systems and processes – this includes the daily press update for internal stakeholders, monitoring coverage, saving coverage, creating coverage reports and team rotas

· Maintain press mailing lists

· Write engaging copy including press releases, briefing documents, photo-call invitations and quotes for media outlets and talent

· Set up media interviews, write briefing materials and attend interviews when required (this might be out of London on occasion)

· Work directly with Comic Relief funded projects, and the people they support, to show the positive impact donations make. This may involve supporting the setting up and managing of visits with journalists, influencers, and high-profile supporters

· With guidance, support PR agencies and help them deliver Sport Relief activity around the country

· Be flexible and support the wider Media team with ad hoc tasks as directed, such as delivering PR events, launches, attending shoots to gather media assets and pitching stories to media

Essential Education:

· Some experience of working in PR roles

· You are likely to be a Junior Account Executive or similar in a PR agency or an Assistant Media Executive or similar in house

Key Competencies:

· Proven experience of working on national and/ or regional media campaigns

· Strong organisational and admin skills

· Excellent writer

· Good media relations and confidence to approach journalists with story ideas

· A strong team player, used to juggling multiple projects 

· Passionate and strong understanding of our mission

To apply please visit our website and apply online.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 20th Nov 2019 GMT (Europe/London)

A dynamic, ambitious music charity based in North London are looking to recruit a Digital & Social Media Officer.

As part of a successful Communications Team, you will play a pivotal role in creating content that resonates with the charity's key audiences, helping them to achieve ambitious objectives to grow their supporter base. You must be a creative self-starter who can produce compelling content - including social media posts, website articles, graphics and short films. A flair for design would be very useful in this role.

You'll be championing the charities aims and ambitions across digital channels as well as promoting high-profile fundraisers and working closely with colleagues across the organisation to source content and tell stories that showcase the incredible work the charity does doing to enrich lives.

If you're creative, confident, enthusiastic, love music and want to play a key role in delivering innovative and engaging social media and digital content then please do get in touch!

Please note, only suitable candidates will be contacted with more information.

Digital and Social Media Officer
Music Charity, North London
Salary £27,000

We're working with a unique Music Charity based in North London who use the power of music to transform the lives of adults and children.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work for this wonderful charity to recruit a Digital and Social Media Officer to manage a range of online projects, from delivering engaging content for their website to managing all social media campaigns.

The Digital and Social Media Officer sits in a team that leads on all marketing and communications activity for The Charity; including PR, digital, public affairs, campaigns and internal communications. The post holder is responsible for creating engaging and relevant digital content for the charity and analysing success of this content according to performance indicators to ensure The Charity grow their reach and engagement across their digital channels. You will monitor social media channels and respond to day to day queries, using this experience to identify new opportunities for digital outreach. You will keep on top of social media and digital trends and use this to inform on The Charity's activity, leveraging earned and paid-for digital channels to supplement their own activity.

We are looking for someone with at least two years' experience in a similar role working with a proven record of success in digital communications.
You will have experience of producing social and digital media content and be able to demonstrate an understanding of what makes an effective digital and social media presence. Furthermore, you should have knowledge of how to analyse, summarise and communicate complex information in an easily accessible format, and judge relevance to the organisation and target audiences. In addition to this you must have a strong understanding of web optimisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to grow and enhance their skills for a wonderful charity. Interested applicants should send their CV in the first instance.

This role is closing on 20th November

A fantastic opportunity has risen to work with an amazing music charity to join their team as a Digital and Social Media Officer. This charity uses music to change and enrich the lives of children and adults around the UK. Within this role you will work closely with the Digital manager and create engaging and relevant content for the charity. You also will play a key role in maintaining and building their reputation across digital and all social media channels. You will be producing and editing innovative and creative content for their website, ensuring all content is engaging and reflecting their strategic priorities. Another part of this role will be working closely with the artist liaison lead to attend events whereby you will identify new ways for celebrity supporters to be more actively involved across various digital platforms.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in producing effective social media content
• Have website and social media management experience
• Have a strong understanding of SEO
• Have strong communication skills
• Have knowledge of design and editing platforms
• Be able to work independently as well as being a team player
• Be self-motivated

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV quoting the reference number in the subject line or alternatively call Qaanita on 0207 198 6030.

Are you the Executive Director of the Roddick Foundation?

Are you passionate about issues such as social, labour and environmental justice? 

Are you courageous and keen to support and work with us on our programme of what Anita Roddick called “difficult philanthropy”? 

Do you have experience of grant-making and leadership, and are you ready for an exciting and rewarding challenge? 

If so, then you might well be the right person to join the Roddick Foundation at this key point in our lifespan. 

About the Roddick Foundation

The Roddick Foundation is dedicated to supporting, empowering and celebrating those who make the world a better place. Our mandate is simple: to be courageous in our decisions as to who we support. We make grants to organisations and campaigns that effect social change.

The Roddick Foundation was established by Gordon and Anita Roddick, founders of The Body Shop, and is overseen by the Roddick family. In our two-plus decades of work, we have set ourselves apart from traditional charitable giving by focusing on people and organisations that take unconventional approaches to advancing justice and empowering communities. We push the boundaries of grant-making when necessary.

Why now?

Social and political upheaval around the world … the grave prognoses given the global environment … we urgently need connected holistic solutions, now more than ever. There is a palpable urgency in our commitment to find and support the critical work being done at the grassroots. 

Opportunities for the Executive Director to help us do this include:

• Working with strategically to map our way forward and taking ownership of our grant making processes, management and governance.
• Working strategically with Trustees and grantees to effect influence with policymakers, other funders, the media, and beyond.
• Collaborating with grantees.
• Refining our place-based giving in West Sussex.
• Working with us to further our commitment to the women’s movement.

About you

The Executive Director may come from any of a wide array of relevant backgrounds. You should be ready to take on a demanding but rewarding leadership role within a collaborative and collegiate group. Whatever your background, we are excited to hear from you, especially if you, amongst other things:

• Have knowledge and experience of the grant making world and a relevant management and leadership background.
• Are open-minded, even-handed, and emotionally empathetic — an active listener and team player, with a sense of humour, courage, enthusiasm and integrity. 
• Are keen and able to do some moving and shaking with grantees and are able to see potential in the quirkiest ideas that come from grassroots groups. 

the Friary’s mission is ‘To empower homeless and disadvantaged people to rebuild their lives.’

Established in 1988 in West Bridgford, Nottingham the Friary is highly regarded in the local community. The charity provides advice, support and a range of drop-in services to our visitors. In 2018 there were 18,000 presentations by 948 unique individuals.

We are now seeking a new Chief Executive to lead and inspire our dedicated staff and volunteers and deliver our recently approved Strategic and Business plan 2019-22.

Candidates should have empathy with the aims and ethos of a faith based organisation. They must be aware of the issues surrounding homelessness and rough sleeping, including the political, social and legislative implications. Experience of managing a complex organisation and providing excellent customer service in a challenging environment is essential. First class communication skills, experience of successful fundraising and a willingness to work flexibly are also requirements for this key position at the Friary.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 15th November 2019.

A DBS Disclosure will be required for this role