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A fantastic opportunity has arisen to play a leading role at Cure Parkinson’s, as our PR Manager (maternity cover). This role will be responsible for leading the charity’s media presence and PR activity, ensuring our voice and message are heard as a progressive research charity innovating on behalf of people living with Parkinson's, determined to urgently find a cure.

Joining us at an exciting time for the charity, you would be part of a small but dynamic team with the opportunity to develop and make your own mark.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy press office, of strategically planning and executing media campaigns and a demonstrable record of securing national and regional coverage with high engagement and reach. You will have a flair for writing and generating news stories, and exceptional people and communication skills.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract (min 12 months). 

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a confident communicator for the permanent role of Communications Coordinator, within our Communications team. 

Reporting to the Senior PR Manager, the Communications Coordinator is a key member of the team, providing support across all the charity’s communications activity. 

The Communications Coordinator provides key support such as content research and creation, and assisting with PR campaigns, events and digital communications (social media and website). They also provide key administrative support for the Communications area, to help deliver reporting, tracking and compliance.

The individual will have the opportunity to gain experience across multiple communications, awareness raising and fundraising activities, helping to connect our supporters and new audiences with the refugee cause and UK for UNHCR’s work.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING  

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.  

UK for UNHCR is proud to have a Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES  

The Communications Coordinator will support the planning and delivery of communications activity as required across all aspects of communications. This includes:  

• Providing administrative support for the Communications effort, including tracking and compiling results, internal communications, digital asset management and event logistics.
• Coordinating the team’s consent tracking and records for content and Storytellers (case studies).
• Working with colleagues in Digital Communications to respond to community enquiries on the charity’s social media channels.
• Sourcing stories and creating and uploading content for editorial channels. 
• Helping to develop UK for UNHCR’s digital influencer outreach.
• Assisting the team with image and footage research to support project-specific communications and editorial channels. 
• Researching stories, statistics and other material relating to UNHCR’s relief work and other areas to support communications activity.
• Working directly with UK-based Storytellers (case studies) and refugee organisations to support communications activity.

Please note, the above list is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE 

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks, and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to achieve results.
• Confident in using and learning how to use various digital platforms such as social media channels and image research libraries.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience of, or a passionate interest in refugee or broader charity sector, or in communications, and the drive to further their fundraising and communications knowledge. 
• Experience using CMS platforms.  

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?

You will be part of a high performing, agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.

What else? 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata). 
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases. 
• Office wellness perks. 
• Discount on gym memberships.
• Hybrid and Flexible Working. 
• Staff socials. 

Financial

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%. 
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme 
• Non-contributory Income protection scheme. 
• One-off contribution towards homeworking set up. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.

Development

• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities. 
• Individual training budget. 

HOW TO APPLY 

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section. 

Closing date: 27th January 2025

Interviews date: Week commencing 3rd February 2025 

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal.  We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. 

United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency. 

Are you ready to make a real impact? Age UK Doncaster is looking for an energetic Outreach and Engagement Officer to join our Keep in Mind service. Keep in Mind will be delivered by a network of Delivery and Support Partners. It will bring together collective expertise to achieve a whole systems approach to Community Therapy and Support Services. This role involves engaging with communities to ensure older adults and their families and other support networks can easily access essential support and information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Presence: Engage in local hubs, including GP practices, care homes, and family centers, to build awareness of dementia support available in Doncaster.
• Inclusive Outreach: Ensure that under-represented groups, especially men and the LGBTQ+ community, have access to vital services.
• Relationship Building: Partner with local services to promote key resources like Your Life Doncaster and Carers Wellbeing Service.
• Gathering Community Voices: Capture real-life experiences to help guide our support efforts.

What You’ll Bring:

IT and Social Media Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office and confidence using databases to manage information accurately. Be able to oversee promotional materials and the use of ordering and promotion systems and social media.

Passion for Community Work: If you have great interpersonal and communication skills; experience in social care or health and are looking for a new career path, we’ll provide training to set you up for success.

Motivation and Empathy: A natural ability to connect with diverse, socially excluded groups and make a positive impact in their lives. Have active listening skills and be able to hold motivational person centered conversations.

Education for All Morocco (EFA) is a transformative charity dedicated to creating opportunities for marginalized girls in Morocco to access quality education. Established in 2007, we have worked tirelessly to transform the lives of young girls, giving them full access to education and additional support thanks to a well-resourced learning and living environment. 

In order for us to continue to connect with donors and partners worldwide, we are looking for a Communication Co-Ordinator to drive our communication and marketing strategy to amplify our impact and champion educational equity in Morocco.

Position Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Communications Coordinator to develop and execute our communication strategy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in telling the story of our mission and driving our message forward across diverse platforms. This will include managing both internal and external communications, developing compelling content, enhancing donor engagement, and strengthening our digital presence.

Key Responsibilities: 

1.Communications Strategy:

·Collaborate with the Managing Director to design and execute a comprehensive communications plan.

·Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with the charity’s goals.

2.Digital Marketing Strategy:

·Develop and manage a multi-channel digital marketing strategy and a content calendar. 

·Grow and engage with our online community, to create a vibrant presence across our social media platforms.

3.Donor Relations: 

·Create impactful, consistent donor-facing communications, including compelling case studies, impact reports and thank-you messages.

·Liaise with donors and other funding partners to align and deliver communication strategies. 

4.Content Creation: 

·Develop compelling written and visual content for marketing purposes, including social media, newsletters, annual reports and press releases.

·Capture the impact of our work through storytelling, photography and videography, as needed.[MB1] 

5.Publicity: 

·Act as the liaison for media enquiries and public relations opportunities.

6.Monitoring and Reporting

·Track and analyze communication metrics to evaluate the success of the strategies and inform future strategies. 

Personal Qualities:

·A creative thinker with a passion for storytelling, promoting social change and embracing the importance and impact of our work.

·Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

Required Skills and Experience:

·Proven experience in communications and digital marketing, ideally in the charity sector

·Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage. 

·Expertise in social media management and content creation.

·Strong storytelling skills with a creative eye for visuals and branding.

·Experience with donor engagement practices and impact reporting.

·Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.

Working Hours, Location and Benefits: 

·8-12 hours per week, based on workload[MB2] 

·This is a contractor position, allowing flexibility and remote work.

·Competitive remuneration to be determined based on experience and expertise. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should upload their CV, cover letter and examples of their previous work by the 5th of February.

Grief Encounter is a national charity dedicated to supporting bereaved children, young people, and their families. Our mission is to help individuals navigate the challenges of grief, offering emotional, psychological, and practical support throughout their journey of healing. Through our tailored programs, we provide crucial resources, outreach, and opportunities for families to engage with support at a time when they need it most.

The Marketing and Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the charity's marketing efforts, leading the development and delivery of the marketing strategy to develop the Grief Encounter brand, raise the charity’s profile and drive voluntary income.

The primary focus of this role will be to support the Fundraising Department, helping to develop and execute marketing strategies that generate income through campaigns, events, and fundraising initiatives. Part of the role will also involve supporting the Clinical Team and other business functions, such as HR and Volunteering, to ensure that their marketing needs are met, including the creation of resources and communication materials, creating compelling copy and storytelling for donor-facing materials such as appeals, newsletters, as well as promotional materials for events. This includes developing case studies and success stories to highlight the impact of Grief Encounter’s work, inspiring donors to support the cause.

This role will oversee the creation of marketing assets in partnership with the retained creative agency, ensuring that campaigns are compelling and on-brand and manage social media campaigns that drive donations and awareness for fundraising efforts, using channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to build relationships with supporters and engage potential donors.

Interested?  Further details can be found in the full job description and person spec attached.

About the Role 

We are seeking a creative and driven individual to oversee our events and marketing. Events range from public events to private parties and include all aspects of events design and management. Marketing includes the production of promotional materials, updating our social media accounts and website and managing any related contracts such as SEO. This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a chance to establish a career in arts production and marketing, grow within the charitable sector and to bring ideas and creativity to the role. We are excited to be expanding our staff team from one to two members of staff, with thanks to the Heritage Fund and we seek people who look forward to growing the organisation. These posts will work closely together, managed by the Chair of Trustees and supported by skilled trustees and volunteers. 

About Us 

Cotesbach Educational Trust is a charity established in 2007 set within Cotesbach Estate and the thriving Stable Yard. At its core lies the Marriott archive which documents local and social history over 700 years and consists of roughly 12,000 documents. We draw on this collection to create an educational setting for environment, heritage and arts. We endeavour to use the resources in the archive as well as draw on our surroundings to ‘reconnect with place and land to develop skills for the future’. As well as providing opportunities to engage with the archive, we run talks, courses, events and facilitate bookable spaces and catered parties. Our previous speakers have included Satish Kumar and Baroness Shami Chakrabati and recent courses have been centered on nature including foraging, beekeeping, willow weaving and a dawn chorus walk. 

About the Place 

Cotesbach Educational Trust is set within Cotesbach Estate, a dynamic place that includes multiple thriving businesses and residential dwellings. This role is an opportunity to be part of this unique community.

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Coordinate and manage events including public events and private parties, liaising with practitioners, artists etc as required, overseeing everything involved in set up, moving furniture and packing away, ensuring events are fully equipped and run smoothly, and attending events in the majority of cases
• Market events, the full programme and room hire, online, locally and through contact lists
• Manage and curate social media content to generate and develop audiences
• Design marketing material (event flyers and posters, adverts, etc)
• Manage marketing activities including recruitment and overseeing of contracted work such as SEO, content creation and local circular campaign
• Collate the quarterly newsletter, manage and hone mailing lists
• Develop audience through engagement with onsite visitors to Cotesbach as well as more broadly
• Build relationships with local organisations
• Manage marketing budget
• Support programme design alongside trustees
• Maintain, update and improve the website
• Undertake any other activities that may be reasonably requested by Trustees from time to time

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of design and delivery events

• Experience of working with members of the public

• Positive and proactive attitude 

• Willingness to work ad hoc hours on site

• Working knowledge of marketing channels and social media

• Excellent written communication and ability to adopt an appropriate tone for our audiences

• Experience of managing a budget

• Experience of maintaining and developing a website

Desirable

• Experience of licensing and contracting

• Experience of successfully marketing events

• Experience of using design software packages including Canva

• Understanding of the cultural and heritage sector and knowledge of networks and building audiences

• Knowledge of search engine optimisation

• Creative and innovative thinker keen to develop a career in the sector

• Passionate about delivering imaginative, high quality events

Can you create the headlines that matter for nature?

Are you looking for a part-time role with flexible remote-working, where you can deliver high-impact media work for nature in partnership with leading charities?

As the biggest environment and wildlife coalition in England we are looking for an experienced media professional who can give a strong joint voice for nature in the news and across social channels.

This is a unique and exciting role. You will be playing a big part in a small organisation while also delivering invaluable collaborative work on behalf of our huge network of 80+ member organisations. You will be working with household names like the RSPB and the National Trust through to experts on particular wildlife like Butterfly Conservation and Bat Conservation Trust.

It is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for a story to turn vital policy and scientific thinking into an unmissable media narrative and eye-catching social content. You will be the lynchpin of our direct relationship with media, as well as being a generous matchmaker to raise the profile of our members.

Media know-how, great writing, and excellent communication are more important than having worked in the sector before. So, if you are passionate about our natural world and have fantastic traditional and social media knowledge, skills, and experience, we want to hear from you.

This is a part time role (2.5 or 3 days a week), salary pro-rata.

To apply, please send your CV, with a short covering letter and a completed diversity monitoring form by midnight Sunday 2nd February 2025.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Communications & Marketing Officer to join our dynamic social mobility charity which exists to remove the barriers that prevent children and young people having meaningful access to the natural world.  Through a week on one of our three heritage farms, Nethercott House in Devon, Lower Treginnis in Pembrokeshire, and Wick Court in Gloucestershire, children and young people experience increased learning and engagement, improved connections and wellbeing, and leave us with an enhanced sense of environmental citizenship.  Visiting children are immersed in the natural world of countryside through a food and farming offer that allows them to participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens; caring for livestock and looking after the land; and cooking up a home-grown feast in the farmhouse kitchen. In partnership with our commercial farming neighbours, children experience the benefits of collaboration, enjoy plenty of physical activity, good food, and fresh air, and discover the magical rural environment that is full of new words, sounds and experiences to inspire their creativity. Spending time working alongside real farmers fosters children’s independence and helps them to grow in confidence, develops their self-esteem, and encourages them to become more resilient.

About the Role

The Communications & Marketing Officer is responsible for producing and managing high quality content on the Farms for City Children website, social media channels and other communications assets which will promote and raise awareness of the charity to existing and potential donors, partners, schools, and groups, supporting the charity’s fundraising efforts and recruiting new beneficiaries to the farms.

The majority of the work will be home-based, but due to the farm locations we are looking for someone based in the South West England or South East Wales to ensure that travel expenses are manageable for the Charity. There will be regular travel to the Charity’s three farms in Devon, Pembrokeshire, and Gloucestershire. A full driving licence is essential as the farms are in remote locations and not accessible by public transport.

The post is a full-time role working 35 hours per week over five days. Our usual office hours are Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. A degree of flexibility is available in the working pattern for this role, so someone wishing to work 30 hours per week would be considered.

For full details about the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification and Job Information Pack.

Appointments will not be confirmed until the Charity has received two satisfactory professional references, evidence of the existing proof of right to work in the UK. Referees will not be contacted without candidates’ prior consent.

Farms for City Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to a Social Media check and a DBS check at the appropriate level. Employment with the charity is conditional upon the charity being satisfied with the result of the DBS Check. Successful candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration related to their criminal record or any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK, additional information may be required from you to satisfy safer recruitment checks.  Any criminal records information that is disclosed to the charity will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or code of practice published by the DBS.

Farms for City Children is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity and supports and encourages under-represented groups.  We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, with diverse lived experience, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we Offer

In return you will receive a starting salary of £28,000 per annum and a range of benefits, which include:

· 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

· 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

Deadline for applications is midday on Friday 24 January 2025.

Interviews: Tuesday 4 February 2024 (online)

To apply, please go to our website, download and fill out our application form that is located at the bottom of the page. Once completed, click on the Apply button, fill in your details and upload the application form. You may also wish to fill out and upload our equal opportunities monitoring form. 

We are unable to accept just cover letters and CVs.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – DIRECT RECRUITMENT ONLY

Joshua supports community-driven sustainable development projects to assist vulnerable children and their families in rural Malawi.  We are seeking a self-motivated, experienced individual to oversee and manage our current fundraising streams and develop new ones.  This is a varied role working across Trusts and Foundations to Community Fundraising.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, able to work independently and be able to respond to changing priorities. You will be expected to meet fundraising targets set by the UK Trustees.

 This is a home-based role on a self-employed basis. Ability to work flexible hours to suit, as long as application/reporting deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

 Developing detailed funding applications and providing regular reporting to our current donors/grants/trusts and foundations
 Major and Individual donor – fundraising and relationship building
 Assisting with event planning
 Liaison with community groups (churches/schools/member organisations)
 Supporting individual fundraisers
 Social media – including running online fundraising appeals, updating website, blog, Facebook, Instagram and X
 Working with our in-country team in Malawi to develop project proposals, including budgets working with variable exchange rates

Other areas of responsibility
 Community fundraising and liaison – particularly with schools and churches
 Maintaining the charity’s database
 Liaising and reporting to the UK Trustees
 Liaising with the team in Malawi 

The Information and Content Manager plays a crucial role within the Sarcoma UK team, leading this function within the organisation and bringing the ability, expertise and passion to achieve real impact for people affected by sarcoma. Access to high quality information is listed as the top priority for people affected by sarcoma, and therefore we place this work at the heart of our mission at Sarcoma UK.

The Information and Content Manager will be responsible for leading the development, maintenance, and promotion of a comprehensive range of high-quality print resources and digital content for sarcoma patients, their families/carers, healthcare professionals, and the general public. This includes creating new and innovative user-led content as well as reviewing, updating and redeveloping existing materials across various formats such as print publications, digital platforms, videos, and social media

Benefits:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Volunteering day per year
• Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
• Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
• Health and wellbeing:
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Therapy sessions
  • Wellbeing Group
  • Team activites throughout the year
• Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan

Our Values

• Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
• Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
• Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.

Duties and Key Responsibilities 

1. Content development:

• Work with the Information and Content Officer to research, write, edit and produce new information materials including print publications, web pages, videos, infographics and social media content.
• Work in line with Sarcoma UK’s information production process, including:
  • Liaise with clinical experts and lived experience reviewers throughout the content development process
  • Maintain formal systems within the information production process in line with the PIF tick quality mark
• Ensure all new content meets clinical standards, brand guidelines, plain English principles, and accessibility requirements.
• Be an advocate for best practice in content design and user experience.

2. Content updates & maintenance: 

• Maintain a schedule of review and updates to existing print and digital information resources to ensure accuracy and alignment with the PIF quality mark.
• Manage a comprehensive database to track all information resources and versions, and proactively manage stock levels.

3. Content promotion & distribution:

• Work with colleagues to create promotional content for Sarcoma UK's information resources across multiple channels.
• Utilise social media platforms to extend reach and engagement with target audiences.
• Collaborate with communications and digital teams on content publishing and marketing.

4. Administration & reporting:

• Manage the information and content production process in line with the PIF tick quality mark
• Undertake an annual audit of the performance of our printed information and manage the PIF assessment process
• Monitor and report on the impact of print and digital content to inform continuous improvement
• Manage budgets for content production, ensuring efficient use of resources
• Set and monitor KPIs for information resources, ensuring progress against organisational goals

5. External relationships:

• Work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure expert input and review is integrated into the development of new information and content.
• Work with our involvement network to co-create content and ensure it reflects diverse lived experiences
• Collaborate with external organisations to partner on our information and extend our reach.

6. Innovation and Evaluation:

• Explore new areas for improving and developing digital and print content, including improving web accessibility, incorporating more patient stories, and making our content more visual.
• Explore new models to evaluate impact of our resources on patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals
• Explore and implement SEO strategies to improve the discoverability of digital content

7. Line Management:

• Provide line management, day-to-day supervision, and support the learning and development of the Information and Content Officer.

8. General:

• Gain and develop knowledge of sarcoma, keeping up to date with developments in the field
• Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation, developing effective working relationships and participating effectively in cross-organisational projects
• Attend Sarcoma UK events and take part in Sarcoma UK’s wider work.
• Travel occasionally to meetings and events. Occasional weekend or evening work may also be required and time off in lieu will be given.
• Undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.

Media and Engagement Officer
Canterbury, Kent
£26,092 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week 

The Media and Engagement Officer is an exciting and crucial new role suited to a natural storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This role will support the way we communicate with communities across South and East Kent by gathering, creating and sharing stories in engaging and creative ways, whilst also handling media enquiries on behalf of the Diocese.

Reporting to the Senior Media and Engagement Officer and working closely with the team, you will play a key role in the execution of the communications and engagement strategy for our diocese and help to enhance our digital profile by creating informative, engaging and inspiring content to all our audiences.

You will acti as first point of contact for our clergy, parishes and staff to support their communications work, including support with digital, video, social and traditional media. You will also be a point of contact for media enquiries, as well as assisting with urgent/crisis communications.

You will ensure the diocesan website meets the needs of our audiences by working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the content is up-to-date, fresh and relevant, whilst also providing an analytical approach to web performance.

With a relevant professional or educational background, you should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be capable of writing engaging media content, including news stories and press releases.

You should be creative, detail-oriented, proactive in spotting trends and have a good awareness of current affairs, as well as having experience of editing, proofreading and fact-checking copy.

Experienced in managing and improving websites and social media platforms, you will be at ease analysing social media performance and capable of helping to implement the social media strategy, ensuring we connect and engage with audiences from a range of backgrounds.

As part of this role, it is important for you to maintain a high degree of personal visibility around the Diocese in order to build excellent relationships with clergy, parishioners, local communities, local leaders and media contacts. Therefore, sympathy with our values and the ability to relate to church communities, volunteers from a variety of traditions, and other key stakeholders, is essential.

After a period of training, you will be required to be on call one weekend a month and to work occasional weekends and evenings, with reasonable prior notice.

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.

Closing date: 29 January 2025.

We're Transforming Lives for Good, a national Christian Charity that helps churches to bring a hope and a future for struggling children. At an exciting time of growth, we're searching for a Director of Marketing, Communications and Advocacy to oversee and manage all aspects of our marketing and communication strategy. This position requires a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead a department, different projects and influence across the organisation. As a Director, you will be part of the Core Team and involved in the wider leadership of the charity.

You will be part of a team that campaigns and communicates the work of TLG through a variety of channels and will champion brand awareness, creativity and consistency throughout the charity. You will also have a passion for advocating on behalf of struggling children and developing our influence in this area. As a growing charity, we are focused on becoming a household name in order to make substantial difference for struggling children across the country and we are expectant for the impact the successful candidate will bring to this role.  If you are passionate about telling the TLG story and raising awareness of the issues that children are facing in the UK today, we'd love for you to get in touch.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Initial Interviews (Online) - 10th February 

Final Interviews (In Person) - 24th February 

Reports to: Director of Programmes, with a dotted line to Head of Who’s Losing Learning Campaign

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Hybrid with 50% office presence

Contract:  Permanent; full time

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience (+6% employer pension contribution)

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 2nd February

The Task Ahead

As The Difference moves from its early start-up phase into the delivery of our 2025-30 strategy, our programmes and sector-influencing work are expanding to reach more schools and to deepen our impact. 

As Communications and Marketing Lead, you will be a key member of the Research, Impact & Influence team. You will hold end-to-end responsibility for the communications and marketing function, from developing impactful content to executing high-profile events. You will decide where and how our existing processes could be improved, as well as developing new strategies that will underpin our work as a larger and more established charity. 

The Difference is still a small and growing charity. This means that our work is fast-paced, our roles are broad, and there is a culture of being reactive and flexible, as the needs of the organisation evolve. If this sounds exciting rather than daunting, then this could be the role and team for you!

Areas of Responsibility

The Difference is looking for a Communications and Marketing Lead to lead our this function in the following ways:

Communications

• Storytelling & content relation: Produce engaging and informative content that showcases the impact of The Difference's work and resonates with target audiences. Develop compelling narratives and case studies that demonstrate the value of our programs and services, effectively communicating our impact and expertise.

• Media Relations & brand awareness: Proactively build relationships with journalists and key influencers to secure coverage that advances our mission and drives engagement. Support The Difference team to draft and deliver engaging and high quality content in a range of styles. Cultivate The Difference's profile and influence by planning and placing articles, blog posts, social media campaigns and reports for sector-specific and national press.

Marketing

• Sales & Marketing: Drive sales for our school leadership programmes and events through targeted marketing campaigns, including social media, developing compelling collateral, managing online advertising, and exploring innovative approaches to reach potential clients and partners.
   

• Conference Management: Lead the planning, organisation, and execution of conferences and events, including our annual IncludED conference as well as smaller focus events, designed to generate direct sales and raise awareness of The Difference's work. This includes managing budgets, logistics, marketing, and delegate experience to ensure successful and impactful events.

• Events presence: Identify and map out key events where The Difference should have a presence throughout the year. Support the wider Difference team to ensure delivery and presence feeds back to sales.
   

Person Specification

Essential – We are looking for the following skills, aptitude and experience; though you may be stronger in some areas than others:
 

• Proven track record in marketing and communications, ideally within the children’s services or non-profit sector. This will include:

  • A demonstrable understanding of marketing principles and digital marketing best practices to achieve specific goals (e.g. sales targets and/or creating policy change)

  • Proficiency in social media marketing and campaigning and using digital tools to maximise impact

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to craft compelling narratives with different audiences, including the education sector and local and national government

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into impactful communication and marketing plans. You can connect the dots between The Difference's mission and specific communication and marketing activities.

• Experience engaging with media outlets and creating compelling content for the press. You have a knack for storytelling and can produce high-quality content that resonates with target audiences.

• Experience in planning and executing successful events. You can manage the logistics and deliver engaging experiences for attendees.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team. You are a collaborative team player who can build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Passion for The Difference's mission and improving the lives of vulnerable children. You are genuinely committed to making a difference in the lives of young people facing challenges.

Desired – You are more likely to be successful in your application if you have one or more of the following additional experiences: 

• Political Acumen: Experience providing strategic and tactical political advice to senior leadership on how to create change.

• Leadership & Development: Experience in coaching and developing staff.

• Lived Experience: Insight into the school experiences of marginalised young people, including those with experience of the care system, mental ill health, special educational needs, and racism.

Why Work for The Difference?

Schooling isn’t working for the children who need it most. Every week in England 109 children – equivalent to three full classrooms – are permanently excluded. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Since the pandemic, school suspensions have risen significantly, as has persistent absenteeism. 1 in 5 children are missing more than 10% of their time in school. Children who are excluded or persistently absent are much more likely to already be experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage. They are more likely to live in poverty, have additional learning needs, suffer mental health challenges, or experience a lack of safety outside school. Certain ethnicities are also disproportionately affected, notably Gypsy Roma Traveller and black Caribbean children. 

Exclusion and high rates of absence can have a dramatic effect on life chances. These young people are more likely to drop out of education or employment, become vulnerable to long-term mental ill health, or be at risk of criminal exploitation. The Difference believes that children and young people deserve better and that the education system has to change.

Our Organisation 

The Difference is a young education charity, founded to change the story on lost learning.  By 2030, we want rates of exclusion and absence to be falling nationally and for schools to be better equipped to support all children, including those who may be vulnerable.
The Difference was born out of a year of research into school exclusions with think-tank IPPR. This research identified a lack of inclusion expertise in schools and proposed a new leadership development programme to fill this gap. In 2018, Difference founder Kiran hired the team who took this idea from concept to reality, beginning work with our first schools. In September 2024, we published a follow-up report: Who is Losing Learning? This report broadened our definition of ‘exclusions’ to include lost learning from absence, as well as suspensions and permanent exclusions.

The Difference is now a 22-strong team delivering multiple school leadership programmes, alongside a growing research and policy arm. This work is needed more than ever. Effects of COVID-19, coupled with the spiralling cost of living, have substantially increased levels of vulnerability. Schools serving excluded pupils face under-funding. The Difference has had excellent early impact but there is work ahead to capture this, share learning with schools and policy-makers, and grow our capacity to lower exclusions across England.

Our Values

• Relationships underpin success - Strong relationships and the safety they bring are the foundation of achievement - for children, for school staff, in our workplace and in our collaborations. They enable higher trust, challenging feedback, bolder work and stronger impact.
   

• We build stronger from assets  - Every child, family, school and community has strengths and successes. We avoid deficit-labels about teachers, children and families, and instead focus on building from what’s strong. 

• Systems shape opportunities - Actions always take place within systems. These can help or hinder individuals. We recognise the role of policy and structural inequalities and address them directly in our work. 
   

• Agency makes the difference - Bold leadership by individuals can create significant and lasting change. We are proactive in addressing problems and seeking out opportunities. 

How To Apply 

To apply, please complete all sections of the application form by midnight on Sunday 2nd of February.

First round interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday the 3rd of February, over video call. 

If successful in this stage, second round interviews (including a task to be completed the same day) will take place on the week beginning Monday 10th of February, at our office in Bethnal Green. 

Please indicate if you would not be available to attend an interview during this timeframe.

We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the charity sector such as people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people with experience in the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates. 

As part of our commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed with names and any protected characteristics redacted.  

Please note that we are not able to provide working visas and therefore cannot hire anyone that does not have the right to work in the UK.

About GISF

The Global Interagency Security Forum strengthens NGO safety and security practices worldwide. We have more than 130 member INGOs and offices in London and Washington, DC. GISF’s member-led structure makes us a trusted platform for collaboration, a driver of innovative security risk management (SRM), and a repository of best practices. We also work closely with policymakers to enhance their understanding of SRM. We strengthen NGO security practice worldwide by:

• Maintaining and building from our expertise in humanitarian security risk management
• Offering trusted platforms for coordination and knowledge sharing
• Driving innovation, capturing best practice, and improving SRM capabilities.
• Supporting policy-makers and the humanitarian system to increase their understanding of SRM and maximise access to people in need

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Employer Pension contributions
• A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training

The Job

The Communications Officer will play a critical role in GISF’s Communications team, working closely with the Communications Lead. The Communications team supports the work of all other teams across GISF, including Research, Membership & Events, Policy & Advocacy, and more.

The Communications Officer will work on a wide array of communications outputs, including social media, e-newsletters, the GISF website, printed brochures, branded materials, the GISF podcast, and more. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on a diverse range of communications products, using different software tools, and consulting with a variety of external contractors, such as web developers and printers. Being proactive and adaptable are key skills for this role.

Job Description

The Communications Officer will be responsible for creating content across a wide range of Communications platforms. Some of the core duties of the role include:

• Organising GISF’s social media posting on LinkedIn and X (Twitter). This includes writing text for social media posts, designing graphics using Canva, and scheduling posts using Agorapulse. The Communications Officer is also expected to follow social media and sectoral trends to identify opportunities for engagement.
• Maintaining and updating GISF website content. This includes uploading new resources and publications; ensuring the vacancies, events and training sections of the website are regularly updated; and acting as a contact point with GISF’s external web development support team, to introduce new elements to the website and resolve issues when they arise. The Communications Officer also collects monthly website data using Google Analytics.
• Writing and designing GISF’s fortnightly newsletter. The newsletter is designed and sent using Mailerlite, with graphics created on Canva. The Communications Officer is expected to proactively suggest content for the newsletter and make sure it reflects the latest news from GISF, as well as the wider sector of NGO security risk management.
• Designing printed materials. These can include flyers, brochures, display banners, and more for GISF events and external events. The Communications Officer is expected to ensure promotional materials are designed, printed and delivered in a timely manner to maximise engagement with attendees at events.
• Supporting in the dissemination of new GISF publications and products. The Communications Officer is expected to take a proactive approach in reaching out to external contacts to promote GISF’s latest content. The Communications Officer should develop a dissemination plan for each new product, encompassing external outreach, member engagement, social media promotion, and more.
• Supporting with the creation and dissemination of GISF’s podcast. This includes attending planning meetings to develop new episode ideas; assisting with recordings; liaising with external audio editors; uploading episodes to Spotify and YouTube; and promoting the podcast though social media, newsletters, and more.

Strategic support

The GISF Communications team consists of two people, and GISF has a staff workforce of around 20. Therefore, the Communications Officer is expected to play an active role in the team, contributing new ideas to both the Communications team and the wider organisation. This includes:

• Contributing to the development of GISF communication plans. The Communications Officer is expected to bring a clear plan of the communications schedule to regular meetings. They will think creatively and suggest new ideas including ways to grow GISF’s audiences, implementing plans for promoting specific GISF publications, and more.
• Identifying possible allies for GISF communications. This might include other NGOs, journalists, think tanks, or universities that cover similar areas of interest to GISF and can promote GISF content or collaborate on podcasts, blogs, events or webinars. The Communications Officer is expected to proactively identify and reach out to such individuals and organisations and connect with them on specific projects.
• Interpreting GISF’s analytics data to inform better strategies. The Communications Officer is responsible for gathering data for GISF’s monthly reporting, including analytics from GISF’s website, social media and e-newsletter. The Communications Officer is expected to note trends and suggest improvements.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Experience

• Excellent communication and writing skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Some experience in a similar job or volunteer role.
• Experience in developing communications content appropriate for different channels.
• Ability to create visual graphics/designs for communications outputs.
• Ability to summarise information and present it through clear and persuasive writing or visual representations.
• Confident user of digital technology and tools (particularly in relation to managing websites and social media platforms).
• Independency in work and flexibility to changing priorities.
• Willingness to support others and adapt to different tasks.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
•  Strong interest in the humanitarian and development sector.
• Ability to collaborate within an inclusive team environment.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• University qualification.
• Editing experience.
• Graphic design skills and video editing/multimedia skills (or motivation to develop them).
• Interest and/or experience in compiling and interpreting communications analytics.
• Experience using Google Analytics and Salesforce.
• Additional language skills (especially Arabic, French or Spanish).
• Motivated self-starter and ability to take initiatives.
• Experience in developing a communications strategy and identifying target audiences and key messages.
• Experience in using Mailerlite for mass email communication.
• Experience in managing websites (using WordPress) and SEO skills.

Learning & Development Opportunities

Working in the Communications Officer role at GISF offers many exciting development opportunities. These include:

• Travel opportunities. GISF hosts three major events in Europe and North America and attends numerous humanitarian sector events throughout the year, such as HNPW and AidEx. The Communications Officer will have the opportunity to travel to several of these events.
• Training opportunities. GISF has access to online training resources, opportunities to attend in-person HEAT training (depending on travel locations) and encourages personal development .
• Networking opportunities. As a membership organisation, GISF is connected to over 130 NGOs and related humanitarian organisations, providing a unique opportunity for staff to build strong and wide networks across the NGO and humanitarian sectors.