Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, with excellent communication and operational management skills to join our organisation in the CEO role. The right candidate will have experience in leadership and be pro-active in taking forward the organisations strategic aims; with the view of developing, growing and diversifying our offer.

KCIL is a charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

We currently offer a range of services and support to disabled adults, children and their families, including:

•Direct Payments Support Team - to help adults get the most from council money for their social care support to live their life independently

•Holiday, equipment and training grants for adults to take a break, live their life easier or learn new skills

•Information, advice and support on local groups and services

•Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support for children and young people who need extra help at school and/or college, or with their health or social care requirements

•Personal Health Budgets support to help adults use NHS money to improve their health and wellbeing

•Activities including for example - art groups and boat trips

•Volunteering opportunities

Salary: Pay scale 69-77 (£40,614-£45,036) Negotiable depending on skills and experience 

Plus pension and annual leave entitlement

Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Applications: Please submit a CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience relate to the Job Description and Person Specification outlined in the Recruitment Information Pack.

Applications are welcome to be submitted directly through Charity Jobs or can be sent via post to:

Recruitment

Kingston Centre for Independent Living

River Reach

31-35 High Street

Kingston Surrey

KT1 1LF

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2020

Interview Date: Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 23rd March 2020.

Al-Khair Foundation is a UK registered charity working to deliver humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Founded in 2003, Al-Khair provides emergency aid, medical care, education and livelihood support to vulnerable communities in the UK, Africa, Asia and the Middle East and is committed to supporting these groups to become sustainable active citizens in their society. Al-Khair Foundation is a key development partner of choice for Governments, NGOs, donors and civil society in their respective countries.

Our Foundation has witnessed significant growth since we opened our doors in 2003 and our current strategic and business plans have projected even greater growth. Therefore, this is a perfect time to join our organisation.

This role sits within the Donor Services Team and will be responsible for driving Al-Khair Foundation’s brand through consistent and meaningful social media coverage to continually promote greater public awareness of the organisation and expand our digital footprint.

The key responsibilities of this role will be to acquire new customers through built online communities and social engagement; work closely with the team to ensure we are distributing content on our social media channels that is aligned with our brand vision; ensure we are creating engaging conversations across our range of social media channels; engaging and responding to customer questions/queries whilst working closely with the customer service centre; responsible for the day-to-day calendar management, planning and scheduling of posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and others; set and monitor KPIs for measuring the success, using monthly reporting to deliver results to the business across all social channels; co-ordination and oversight of Al-Khair’s social media accounts (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube); creation of dynamic new text and multimedia content that is relevant and engaging to audiences, with a clear call-to-action; develop an audience-focused approach, utilising analytics and user behaviour data to shape better content and strategies for delivery and publishing; grow new audiences and pioneer new channels and methods for engaging with existing and new users; demonstrable contribution to key business KPIs including commercial sales targets (membership and other products) through collaboration with sales and marketing colleagues, to boost the financial health of the organisation; create and nurture online communities – and a sense of community – through sharing relevant content, promoting discussion, engaging in conversations and encouraging interaction from users (especially members); shaping and sharing best practice across the organisation and a global spread of colleagues in different regional markets.

For this role you will need a degree-level qualification ideally in Marketing, PR, Journalism or related (or equivalent experience) in marketing, digital, or social media, working for either a brand or an agency; knowledge of local social media landscape and experience of using social media platforms and social media community management; understanding of how content builds a strong brand; excellent interpersonal, communication, organisation and analytical skills, with a passion for social media. The ability to remain positive in high-pressure and stressful situations; to multitask and prioritise workload, effectively work within a team environment and work on own initiative and always maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times is essential.

Candidates interested in this role are encouraged to email their CVs to the address provided.

Closing date: 27th February 2020

Due to the expected high response to this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this campaign once we have a suitable pool of applicants.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A national charity seek an interim Social Media Manager for 2-3 months, covering perm recruitment.

Key responsibilities:
Lead our social media strategy, ensuring our activity in this area drives awareness, understanding, engagement, income and donor registrations.
Define and develop the charity's brand story, building on our new brand platform to ensure it is consistent but flexible across social channels.
Manage the social media plan to ensure content is timely and aligned with activity in other areas.
Manage the social media responses rota, ensuring supporter queries are replied to appropriately and in a timely fashion.
Develop social listening tactics to ensure we are able to quickly spot opportunities to develop meaningful relationships and keep abreast of wider trends
Identify and explore new channels and influencers to reach our target audiences, adapting our content strategy and tone of voice appropriately.
Establish a reputation for excellence among colleagues across the organisation to ensure our social media activity is understood and engaged with, and that Digital Engagement's expertise more broadly continues to be valued by other divisions.
Work closely with the Stories Manager and PR Manager to foster a culture of storytelling and develop a pipeline of engaging content that's designed for social. Source, produce and publish remarkable multimedia content that our audiences want to engage with and share
Use latest analytics tools to produce meaningful business insights into the success of social media activity and the outcomes it leads to and continually optimise content based on performance.
Manage a cross-divisional, virtual team of social media champions, ensuring all interactions with Anthony Nolan through this medium are timely, personal and supportive.
Coach more junior colleagues in other teams to become more confident in getting the most out of social media.
Build on reputation within the sector for inspiring, personal and purposeful communications.
Represent the charity when communicating with supporters online, demonstrating empathy and judgement while remaining professional
Manage the blog to ensure our longer-form story content is compelling and kept up to date
Provide training and coaching for subject area experts to produce the best possible content for their audiences
Develop audience specific content plans to support multi-channel campaigns
Write compelling copy that's appropriate for the platform for which it's intended, maintaining a consistent tone of voice
Occasionally project manage the digital facets of projects that have multiple aspects and stakeholders
Represent the Digital Engagement team at internal meetings and present on behalf of the charity at external events

Eden Brown is currently working with a well known charity who is recruiting for a Social Media Manager. This is a fixed term contract and the role is based in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Digital specialist to embark onto the Digital Team at the charitable organisation and lead a team in managing activity across the national social media channels and wider social media presence.

Key responsibilities:
- Develop testing and optimisation strategies, collating reporting on the effectiveness of campaigns and other activity
- Work with relevant teams and partners to develop a social media strategy, ensuring continuous development in line with changing internal and external factors
- Manage a team responsible for day-to-day activity across all national social media platforms and channels with both reactive and proactive content
- Grow and maintain an engaged social media community, identifying and building connections with potential influencers and brand advocates
- Identify opportunities for social-led campaigns, including agile reactive responses to external news and events
- Ensure creation of great social media content optimised to meet a wide range of objectives, including (but not limited to) brand engagement, income generation and supporter recruitment

Candidate requirements:
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience in developing and implementing social media management ideally within the charity sector
- Line management experience
- Experience within Budget management

If you meet the above requirements, please apply now and contact Shrishti Dhurun - [email protected]

Thank you.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Digital Engagement Manager (Social Media)

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

Position: Digital Engagement Manager (Social Media)
Location: London
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £31,982 to £34,925 dependent on skills and experience, plus London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 27 February 2020
Interview date: From 9 March 2020

About the role:

We’re looking for a social media expert to join our amazing Digital team for a 6-8 month period, at a crucial and exciting time for our work.

In spring-summer 2020, we’ll be launching a new strategic approach towards social media at Alzheimer’s Society. The successful candidate will be integral to this important work, carrying out launch workshops and presentations about best practice, and inspiring colleagues from across the organisation to become more confident in their use of social.

You’ll also manage a talented and enthusiastic social media team, working with them to carry out daily content creation and customer service, while collaborating on a regular basis with other stakeholders and external agencies alike.

About you:

You’ll have significant experience of leading on social media at a large and complex organisation, with a thorough understanding of advanced strategies and best practice.

You’ll have a hands-on talent for customer service, content creation, and analytics, with an in-depth knowledge of the relevant tools.

Crucially, you’ll be able to inspire and influence colleagues, demonstrating excellent communication skills and an ability to get across the value of social media to stakeholders in a variety of roles.

Above all, you’ll be passionate yourself about how social media can benefit our organisational goals, build relationships with supporters, and provide help to people affected by dementia – you’ll lead by example, and take an active role in making change happen.

You may have experience of the following: Digital Engagement Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Social Media Executive, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Officer, Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

This well known medical charity are looking for a Social Media Manager to join their team to cover for a MAT leave.

Within this role you can look forward to managing the national social media channels and social media presence for this great charity. Line managing a team of 3, you will provide specialist expertise and leadership across all areas related to social media management.

You will assist to develop and implement a social media strategy for the organisation and ensure that best practice is adhered to across the charity. You will work closely with a variety of teams to create engaging social media content and campaign strategies, and ensure robust moderation processes and community management.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced social media professional
• Have a strong track record in the development and implementation of social media strategies
• Have line management experience
• Have a strong stakeholder engagement ability

Social Media Officer

Permanent contract

35 hours per week.

£29,209 per annum

Location - Whitecross Studios, Banner Street, London, EC1Y 8ST

We are currently looking for a creative thinker to join our dynamic, ambitious and fast-paced Strategic Communications team. A key part of this role will be your ability to deliver creative content that will engage audiences to improve the lives of the under-represented young people. You will act on the frontline of our main social media channels, interacting with our online community, ensuring they receive a high level of support through effective moderation and strong community management. This role sits within our Supporter Engagement and Income directorate.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-A successful track record of developing and executing digital marketing campaigns and strategies

-A firm understanding of digital audiences, what content they will engage with and what channel to deliver it to them on

-Excellent communication and copy writing skills

-Strong organisational skills to juggle multiple tasks

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on the 1st March 2020.

Interviews will be held from the 28th of February.

Social Media Manager

They are looking for an experienced Social Media Manager, with expertise across organic and paid social, to lead their social media for our client. It’s the perfect role if you’re looking to work at a fast-paced national children’s charity and want to deliver innovative campaigns that drive results.

This is an integral role at our client with overarching responsibility for the charity’s organic and paid social media, including creative development, management and measurement. The role is accountable for a consistent brand and tone of voice across social media, maintaining a balance of content and asks, and maintaining and growing their income from social media.

Social Media Manager Responsibilities:

You will have a passion for digital and the part it can play to drive fundraising and brand awareness. You will play an integral part in achieving cross-organisational objectives and will lead their new social media strategy to make their social media more impactful, grow their audience and focus on innovation to drive the charity forward.

You will be a creative, results-driven digital professional, with proven experience in organic and paid social media management. You must be external-looking, with an eye for digital trends and social media innovation, with an appetite to trial new ideas and techniques on their channels. Stakeholder management is a vital element of this role, as you will need to work with internal charity teams to strategically manage content and requests, and external partners and suppliers to bring new ideas and activity to life.

Social Media Manager Requirements:

You’ll be a passionate social media expert with proven experience in managing organic and paid social media to drive commercial results and increase brand awareness.

You’ll also have:

- Solid experience of integrated content development – recognising how social is part of a multichannel user experience.
- A passion for innovation and incorporating into your work.
- Experience in tracking and measuring social media campaigns against KPIs and providing reports.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience managing a range of diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload, meet tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.
- Experience of managing sensitive content, including personal stories Have a proven ability to think commercially and drive results.
- Strong training skills, which is key as we roll-out upskilling programmes across the charity.
- Experience working with agencies and third parties.

How to apply:

Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.

Please be aware, applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we may contact candidates in advance of the closing date. They reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

About our client:

Every day brings new challenges for our client. Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, our client can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Their staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Location: WC1N, Central London

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, Flexible working considered, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £Competitive

Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, flexible working, discounted season ticket loan and many more!

Closing date: 12 March 2020 at 9am

You may have experience of the following: Social Media Manager, Digital Media Manager, Google Analytics, Social Media Specialist, Social Media Strategist, SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Online Engagement, Marketing Manager, etc.

Ref: 92058

Do you have communication and fundraising experience?

Are you interested in international development and humanitarian charities?

Our client is a global children's charity that works to ensure that children and communities have access to education, health, clean water and much more.

The successful candidate will be a social media expert in the creation of social media posts, analysing data, insight and learning, and will have experience of using analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

The ideal candidate will have experience in raising funds from UK households and companies.

You should have demonstrable experience of raising awareness to a wider audience and inspiring support.

To apply, please submit a Word Document version of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.

1. DESIGNATION Media Manager
2. HOURS 36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) & 5% pension contribution 
   (plus 17.5% London weighting if applicant is London-based)
4. LOCATION Warrington or London with travel across the UK
5. RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Marketing and Communications
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR None but open to growth
7. PURPOSE OF POST
   1. To optimise our engagement with print and broadcast media.
   2. To monitor UK print and broadcast media in the UK to ensure sensitive reporting in line with IPSO and Ofcom guidance.
8. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Head of Marketing and Communications and Team; PAPYRUS Trustees, Chief Executive, Staff, Volunteers and Supporters.
9. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. Execute planned, targeted press and broadcast media communications programme with strong news elements that reach and influence target audiences.
   2. Provide advice and guidance to Senior Management, Trustees and other stakeholders in matters relating to external print and broadcast media.
   3. Support Head of Marketing and Communications with
      1. reputation management
      2. crisis communications
   4. Develop and maintain our relationships with national and regional media professionals.
   5. Create national and regional press communications to support all activity bases of the charity.
   6. Promote and monitor sensitive, accurate reporting of suicide by all media sectors, including drama and documentary programme-makers, in line with IPSO and Ofcom guidelines. Further the charity’s relationship with both and similar bodies.
   7. Build a strong relationship with Head of Marketing to ensure maximum exposure and impact of marketing campaigns through targeted press and broadcast media.
   8. Monitor and regularly review and report on Press Office achievement against objectives agreed by the Head of Marketing and Communications.
   9. Monitor media coverage and report findings regularly to Head of Marketing and Communications.
   10. Ensure all media and press relations activity is well co-ordinated to deliver maximum impact.
   11. Ensure maximum availability to respond to journalist and programme makers’ requests through a ‘duty press officer’ schedule.
   12. Be available and contribute proactively, often a short notice, in responding to breaking news.
   13. Contribute to internal communications in relation to press office activity.
   14. Be prepared to travel to PAPYRUS regional offices and other venues as required and be prepared for ‘unsocial’ hours and overnight stays as deemed necessary.
   15. Keep on top of developing news relevant to the trends and behaviours of young people, the nation’s attitude to suicide and mental health and be prepared to react swiftly to support the Senior Management Team and other colleagues with guidance on response messages. Contribute ideas to strategic campaigns.
   16. Provide media guidance to families, schools and other relevant bodies affected by young suicide to help leverage accurate, sensitive reporting following a suicide and at events such as inquests.
   17. Line manage any future staff and volunteers within the Press Office.

1. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. Work closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications to contribute as required to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, social media channels and literature for various stakeholders.
   2. Respect confidentiality within policy and manage information as per the Data Protection legislation and General Data Protection Regulations
   3. Understand duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy and in line with safeguarding legislation and agreed protocols.
   4. Attend and contribute constructively to line management supervision and appraisal protocols.
   5. Attend training courses and develop agreed professional development plans within the scope of the post.

1. ADDITIONAL DUTIES It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

1. CONFIDENTIALITY It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

1. BASIC PRINCIPLES The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

1. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

1. QUALIFICATIONS See Person Specification

We are seeking a new Chief Executive who is passionate about delivering effective solutions for homelessness, can articulate a clear vision for the organisation and provide leadership and direction as Nomad develops its model of housing and support.

Nomad Opening Doors changes lives by providing a model of housing support that empowers young people to take control of their lives and develop the skills and confidence to gain employment and secure long term accommodation.

 You will join us at an exciting time as we develop our Social Letting Agency working with a number of private landlords

You will have experience in a leadership role in the public or voluntary sector, have relevant management experience, a good knowledge of the legal and quality frameworks within which Nomad works and be able to build and develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.  Your track record will demonstrate your ability to communicate a clear vision, mobilising support to deliver real change for vulnerable people and delivering through a team of engaged and proactive staff and volunteers.

This is an exciting time to be joining Nomad Opening Doors as we develop our Social Lettings Agency and develop our services for homeless people.

Our ideal candidate will provide leadership to a committed team - someone who is curious and forward-thinking, is innovative and willing to be entrepreneurial and who is passionate about improving the lives of the most vulnerable people.

We are looking for someone who matches our values, has exceptional leadership skills and a passion for addressing the issue of homelessness and for providing opportunities for people to change their lives.

Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer
London, N1

Build a fairer society……unlock your potential with Locality

About Us

Locality is the national network supporting community organisations to be strong and successful. We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer who can hit the ground running.

Our staff tell us the best thing about working for Locality is the people; both within the organisation and outside of it. Locality is particularly keen to hear from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with disabilities as these groups are under-represented in our workforce. We want a diverse team to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with.

The Benefits

- Salary of £34,854 per annum
- Flexible working options
- Five weeks’ holiday (pro-rata for part time staff)
- Three grace days between Christmas and New Year
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Simply Health Cash Plan
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
- Training and development opportunities

If you have extensive marketing and communications experience and a great range of digital skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team who believe in the power of community and are all working towards creating a fairer society.

This is an important role within the organisation with plenty of opportunities to use, as well as expand on, your experience.

So, if you feel you could thrive in an exciting and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer, you will be responsible for delivering social media and digital marketing and communications.

You’ll be looking after all social media channels and e-communication across the Locality and My Community brands, along with any associated sub brands.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Managing all our social media accounts and social media advertising
- Overseeing the annual content marketing plan and calendar
- Co-ordinating content and delivering e-newsletters, including list management
- Supporting other marketing and communications functions

About You

To join us as a Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer, you will need:

- Substantial marketing and communications experience
- Website maintenance experience, including CMS and WordPress
- Experience of writing for the web as well as social and print publications with excellent attention to detail
- Experience in e-newsletter creation and distribution using databases and email sending systems
- Knowledge and day-to-day management experience of all the main social media platforms
- Design skills using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop or Premier Pro
- Photography and video creation skills
- A degree level qualification in marketing or communications (or equivalent) or a relevant CIM, IDM or DMA certification

We are particularly interested in people from diverse backgrounds who can help us work with, reflect and build our diverse audiences.

Other organisations may call this role Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Social Media Officer, Communications Officer, Digital Marketing Manager, Digital Communications Manager, Online Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Officer, Creative Content Officer, or Digital Content Officer.

This is a full-time role, however, in line with our flexible working policies, if you would like to suggest alternative arrangements, just let us know.

The closing date for the role is the 20th February 2020, with interviews scheduled to take place the week beginning the 2nd March 2020.

So, if you’re looking for an exciting, creative challenge as a Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We live in the midst of radical changes to the ways people access news and information.

When Index on Censorship was founded nearly 50 years ago, few could have foreseen the manner in which technology would now be changing the ways we engage with politics and democracy. Although the landscape of communication has changed, threats to freedom of expression remain as grave as they were 50 years ago – in the UK and around the world.

Index is looking for a resourceful and outspoken leader to steer the organisation through this changing terrain, and to protect the right for everyone to be free to express themselves without fear of harm or persecution – no matter what their views. From tackling legislative threats to digital freedom at home, to spotlighting issues of repression and censorship in China, Russia and Azerbaijan, we are seeking a Chief Executive to put free speech for everyone at the forefront of the political, campaign and news agenda.

What you will do

Index on Censorship has a small team that punches well above its weight. You will ensure the organisation is well run and enjoys a healthy office culture, strong relationships with the board and diligent financial management, so that we are well set to protect freedom of expression for another fifty years.

You will be the main outward face of Index on Censorship and build that presence on broadcast media, in the papers and on social media. You will be confident in championing the cause of freedom of expression and when explaining why it must be protected as a universal right for all, even at times when others are looking to close down conversations.

You will be an excellent fundraiser, nurturing relationships and developing philanthropic partnerships which allow us to continue our advocacy campaigns, our magazine and our projects to support freedom of expression. We have a strong board with which you will work closely, while also building your own networks, to ensure we receive the financial backing we need from private individuals, corporates and foundation trusts.

You will build Index on Censorship as both a publisher of freedom of expression and a campaign organisation – a leader in advocacy for freedom of expression, ensuring that voices are heard beyond those normally associated with our cause. Through building strong partnerships and networks you will enable us to grow our capacity to advocate for individuals and groups, including to the government.

How to apply

Send your CV and a cover letter of no more than three A4 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Digital Engagement Officer to support our social media and email channels.

Position: Digital Engagement Officer
Reference: DL76
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London
Salary: £30,010 - £34,577 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 1
Department: Digital and Content

At the MS Society, 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 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 environment where you will make a difference.

About this job 
In this role, you will be working alongside a number of managers in our Digital Engagement team to help make our channels as creative as possible. You will always be thinking about new ways to engage our audiences, sharing ideas and finding opportunities to develop and share engaging content.

You’ll respond to comments, tweets and messages from the public across our social media channels and our forum, and work with our Helpline team to ensure vulnerable supporters get the help they need.

You will work closely with our Supporter Email Manager to help create and build emails and manage data. You will regularly report back on how our channels are performing, helping us to continually optimise.

Strong copy writing skills are essential, and you will thrive working in a fast-paced innovative environment. You will be joining our friendly and supportive team at an exciting stage of our development, as we continue to use digital to help improve the lives of people living with MS.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move for our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision and therefore we don’t envisage a move before Sept 2020.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

We would be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form (available on our website) and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.