This is an exciting role that does not require extensive experience so a possible entry level opportunity, but it does require commitment, attention to detail, and an ability to grasp and accurately record strategic discussions.

An interest in communications would be advantageous, as there will be opportunities to support our social media and newsletter offer, as would an ability to write well and to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders.  Otherwise, aside from IT skills, which will be needed, it’s an opportunity to develop in a role where you will be doing anything from minuting meetings to writing tweets to calling our members to find out their views.  There may also be the opportunity to support other Inclusion Barnet projects from time to time. 

The successful candidate will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.

As a Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, we always welcome applications from disabled candidates, but lived experience of disability is not essential for this role.  However, the candidate will need a commitment to the social model of disability and a passion for thriving, inclusive communities.  We also particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

The role will be part remote, but the successful candidate must be able to be work from our Colindale office if needed and travel to meetings around the Borough of Barnet when required.

To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter clearly stating how you meet the person specification.

This is a fixed term contract until the 31st March 2023 in the first instance, extendable subject to future funding.

Job title: Opportunities Partnership Officer

Location: Remote working, London office available for successful candidate

Responsible to: Director of Opportunities

Salary: £26,000 to £32,500 (including London weighting)

Contract: Full time, 37 hours a week (Immediate Start)

Closing Date: Monday 24th January 2022 at 12:00 PM

Interview Date: Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th January 2022

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one-page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Why us?

Speakers for Schools is a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown tenfold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives by raising the aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify, PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary

Launched by leading youth charities, Speakers for Schools, UK Youth and Young Enterprise, in July 2021. Youth Card aims to deliver high-quality, high-impact discounts, programmes and opportunities directly to the hands of young people. Youth Card is a free mobile app that will enable young people in the UK – particularly those with the highest need – to take charge of their futures. Following a successful launch, we are in the process of growing the Youth Card team with the addition of six new roles.

As part of the Youth Card team within Speakers for Schools, you will report to the Director of Opportunities.  You will work with some of the UK’s leading brands, and lesser-known ones, to broker meaningful discounts and life preparing opportunities, for young people across the UK. Although these roles are not income targeted, we are seeking results-driven business development professionals to help us win a flow of exciting discounts and opportunities in order to help young people get a positive start in their lives.

The main purpose of the role is to identify and engage retailers, service providers and other organisations up and down the country to provide opportunities for the Youth Card. Brands, which have already joined include Misguided, Fatface, LookFantastic, National Express, Cotswold, Snow+Rock, Holland and Barrett, and Bicester Outlet Village.  As members of the European Youth Card Association, Youth Card holders can also access 60,000 discounts across 36 other European nations.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Pitching products and services for the Youth Card Programme
• Developing and maintaining a portfolio of discount and opportunity providers
• Cultivate new leads and work towards KPI’s
• Manage multiple accounts simultaneously
• Maintain records of all sales leads and/or partner accounts in our CRM system
• Represent the brand during all partner and prospect interactions
• Educate businesses and opportunity providers on how products or services can benefit them
• Work closely with the Charity

General duties and responsibilities

• From time to time, the post holder may be required to work at any of the Charity’s sites in line with organisational needs
• All staff must ensure confidentiality and security of information dealt with in performing their duties. They must comply with and keep up to date with Charity policies and legislation on confidentiality, data protection, freedom of information and computer misuse.
• All staff are required to adhere to and act consistently with all relevant health and safety legislation and Charity policies and procedures in order to ensure that their own and the health, safety and security of others is maintained
• Staff will actively promote the Charity’s commitment to equality and diversity by treating everyone with dignity and respect
• All employees should take a proactive approach to personal development in order to ensure that skill sets are aligned to the demands of the role as it evolves and develops to meet the organisation’s changing needs
• All employees are responsible for protecting, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
• It is the responsibility of all employees to conduct all business honestly and ethically
• Staff should uphold and demonstrate the Charity’s values
• All staff should be aware of their responsibilities to protect the reputation of the charity, e.g. social media and behaviour
• Staff should be willing to undertake any activity deemed appropriate by the charity that aligns with skills, experience and knowledge

Personal Attributes

• High energy communicator with consistency, character and care, ensuring all you reach feel motivated to work with you
• Comfortable managing end to end sales cycles
• Passionate about making a positive difference
• An open and likeable personality, with honesty and integrity
• Autonomous approach with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude

Key skills and experience:

Essential: -

• 3+ years full-time sales, business development and/or partnerships experience, including lead generation
• Proven track record in new business development
• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential
• High degree of ethics and professional standards
• Highly motivated with a drive to achieve success
• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach
• A natural leadership style, able to gain respect and work as a team player with a range of people
• Able to communicate and respect diverse teams
• Track record of delivering results and working towards sales targets
• Proven negotiation and presentation skills

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those whose employment has been affected by Covid-19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity is at our core, join us.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a one-page covering letter that outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period. Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools:

The closing date for this role is Monday 24th January 2022 at 12:00 PM.

Successful candidates will be invited for a formal interview on Tuesday 25th January or Wednesday 26th January 2022. Please keep these dates free as alternative dates may not be possible.

Our new team member will start ASAP (as early as 31st January 2022).

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the interview date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

Are you an excellent administrator and organiser?  Are you brilliant at building relationships and enjoy getting stuff done? If ‘Yes’, then you could be our next Programme Officer. You enjoy having oversight and administer a training programme from start to finish, you can see yourself emailing mentors to introduce them to our Fellows one minute, then speaking to a prospective Fellow on the phone to see if they are the right fit the next and booking facilitators for the upcoming training session and ensuring that the attendees have all the materials they need. 

Working alongside the CEO and Founder the Programme Officer will lead the administration, promotion, planning, organisation and delivery of our training and development, specifically our Award-Winning Leaders Plus Fellowship programme along with our annual programme of events with our wider stakeholders.  You will play a pivotal role in supporting us to grow the Leaders Plus Fellowship Programme so that we can support more leaders with young children to progress their careers and drive positive change for others. In doing this you will provide first-class end-to-end administrative support to the team and ensure our stakeholders have seamless experiences with us.  You will enjoy trialling and learning new ways of doing things to offer the most efficient and effective administrative solutions to the team.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Administration

• Manage all programme logistics using project management skills to manage a complex programme of annual events and workshops running simultaneously
• Book and liaise with venues (where and when relevant)
• Support the selection and onboarding processes of new Fellows including interviewing Fellows where required
• Arranging interviews with Fellows and conducting focus groups
• Ensuring Fellows have the right information about programme content at regular stages of their programme lifecycle
• Enter data from evaluation surveys and analyse feedback to establish programme impact
• Act on feedback to ensure we are improving the quality of our processes and programmes wherever possible.
• Checking the office inbox – handling website & social media queries
• Data entry into CRM system ensuring GDPR compliance
• Manage and maintain Application Form system

Invoice processing and administration

• Oversee and track invoicing processes, ensuring all invoices are authorised for payment and processed in a timely manner
• Query and reconcile invoices and purchase orders
• Data entry to ensure meticulously tracking of spend against programme budgets

Promotion activity to support programme growth.

• Build partnerships with diverse networks of supporters to promote the Fellowship Programme and the work of Leaders Plus
• Market and advertise to our target groups to generate applications for our Fellowship.
• Support with sourcing and securing PR opportunities via publications aimed at parents, gender networks, HR Directors, & Diversity and Inclusion experts
• Organise and run webinars to generate interest and enthusiasm for the Fellowship and recruit applicants to it

Administrate and oversee Mentor recruitment and engagement activity

• Source and recruit the required number of senior leader mentors required for each Fellowship cohort
• Communicate with the senior leader mentors

Event Management

• Scheduling and overseeing the annual programme of events
• Source speakers and facilitators and prepare appropriate briefings
• Liaising with attendees, and speakers and being a welcoming presence on the day – virtually or in person
• Booking and arranging travel and catering for events (when appropriate)
• Administrative oversight of events to include pre-event planning, on the day event administration and moderation, post event review and feedback capture
• Trial new event formats be creative with tech that supports a virtual experience
• Measure, track and report on event conversion/ROI, ensuring leads are followed up with correctly
  Manage follow up communications with event attendees
• Running and monitoring event sign up systems

Contribute to the wider success and growth of Leaders Plus

• Find speaking opportunities for the CEO and support the Programme Director with reaching out to employers
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our Fellowship, finding ways to help it scale further and reach more people nationally

• Support team to build the Alumni and Mentor engagement strategy
• Support team efforts to ensure Diversity and Inclusion in all that we do
• Commit to team culture, planning and strategy days
• Support overall team with growing social media channels

The role - closing Friday 18 February 2022. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Services, Advocacy & Evidence team as a Campaigns Officer. In this role you will contribute to the development and delivery of UK wide campaigns that reach a wide range of audiences – raising awareness and increasing understanding of Crohn’s and Colitis, and the impact of living with these lifelong conditions.

Your main responsibilities will be to support the Campaigns Manager, and the Head of Policy and Campaigns, to ensure our campaigns drive and influence change that improves the lives of people with Crohn’s and Colitis. You’ll work effectively with external agencies, partners and in-house teams to create compelling campaigns like our Award-winning ‘Not Every Disability is Visible’ campaign, support their monitoring, evaluation and suggest improvements.

About you

You’ll be an experienced campaigner, skilled in supporting the development and delivery of effective campaigns UK wide. You’ll be passionate about empowering and mobilising people to effect change. You’ll also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, being able to build good relationships with all our stakeholders, as well as being enthusiastic, highly motivated, and target focussed.

Interested? Then don't delay in submitting your application. See our Recruitment Pack attached or visit our Jobs page on the Crohn's & Colitis UK website for more information. 

There is a director-shaped hole at Southall Black Sisters. Will you be the one to fill it?

Southall Black Sisters is looking for an exceptional woman with that mix of political vision and management & people skills which will ensure that the organisation retains and grows its iconic place in anti-racist, anti-fundamentalist, feminist politics, and provides an exemplary advocacy service to Black and minoritised women.

Originally set up in 1979, Southall Black Sisters has become a household name. Based in West London but with a national reach and reputation for its landmark legal interventions, its contributions to changes in policy through targeted campaigns and its unique approach to casework and advocacy have brought hope and freedom to countless women who have walked through its doors.

In 1983, we set up a not-for-profit advice, campaigning, resource, and advocacy centre for Black and minoritised women, defending women’s rights and freedoms, with a particular focus on challenging all forms of violence against women, especially in relation to South Asian women. We have been in the forefront of the fight to support migrant women whose escape from domestic violence is complicated by harsh immigration rules and the absence of state benefits.

Be prepared to challenge the state, community leaders, and all patriarchal and racist institutions in support of the women who come to our centre. You should bring substantial experience in a management role, including 5 years at a senior level. You should be committed to our values and have the experience and confidence to present our case to a range of external bodies, including the media and government. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of strategic leadership, and an ability to manage change, and inspire staff teams.

Due to the nature of our work the post is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1). We particularly welcome applications from Black and minoritised women.

About us

The King's Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. We help to shape policy and practice through research and analysis; develop individuals, teams and organisations; promote understanding of the health and social care system; and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all. We have a high profile and strong reputation for influencing health and care policy, providing leadership development and producing excellent communications.

About the role

We are recruiting for 2 Events and Partnerships Officers. One role is permanent and the other is a 12-month fixed term contract maternity cover.

This role will give you an exciting opportunity to work in our busy events and partnerships team within a well-respected health think-tank and charity. You will work with colleagues on planning and delivering a mixture of pay-to-attend conferences (virtual and physical), roundtable discussions, dinners, and free online events. You will also manage the content design and delivery of our joint-badged events with our Corporate Partners and Supporters.

The events and partnerships team has been growing and developing its offer over the past decade. You will be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team as we adapt to the new events landscape in light of the pandemic. You will lead on several events in the schedule; ensuring they run smoothly, keep to strict budgets, are delivered to a very high standard, meet the expectations of colleagues and delegates, and enhance our reputation and public profile. You will also play a key role in shaping the future of our portfolio of in-person, virtual and hybrid events.

To join us, you’ll need a degree (or equivalent) and experience in planning and delivering virtual and in person conferences and other smaller events. With this background, you’ll know how to research and develop event content to create engaging programmes and attract wide audiences. You will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead effective logistics arrangements in preparation for and on the day of events. We’ll expect you to work hard to support the team and you will be given responsibility for your own areas of work. You’ll also need to be flexible, diligent, and comfortable being the main point of contact for many people from sponsors to speakers.

The Fund has a set of core values and behaviours that we believe will help us to achieve our own goals and the culture we need to enable our people to work at their best. You will be expected to live up to these in all areas of your work. Clear communication is key, along with good organisation. Professional and efficient, you’ll thrive on ever-changing challenges.

Here at the Fund, we actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Our premises in London are open for staff. We are in the process of developing our working patterns in the longer term to incorporate hybrid working which we expect to include some time working from the office each week to better deliver our work and support our colleagues and clients.

How to apply

Please note that in order to apply, you must have documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. Please do not send CVs. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form. No agencies please.

To apply, please read our supplementary guidance documents and then download and fill in our application form.  Please state on the form whether you want to be considered for the permanent role, fixed term or both. 

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 2 February 2022 at noon. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 10 February.

Reprieve is a UK charity founded in 1999. Reprieve uses strategic interventions to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society, as it is in their cases that human rights are most swiftly jettisoned and the rule of law is cast aside. Thus, Reprieve promotes and protects the rights of those facing the death penalty and those who are the victims of extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”, with a focus on arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial executions.

Reprieve’s main office is in London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.

Reprieve works in close partnership with its independent sister organisation Reprieve US.  This collaboration is mutually beneficial to both Reprieve and Reprieve US as it enables each organisation to work more effectively and take advantage of the strategic locations to increase the impact of our work.

The Project Officer will join the US Death Penalty Project at Reprieve, working on Reprieve’s innovative Stop Lethal Injection Project operating at Reprieve’s Lethal Injection Information Center.

The Stop Lethal Injection Project engages in investigation, corporate social responsibility (CSR) advocacy, strategic litigation, and public education focused around preventing the misuse of medicines in lethal injection executions and exposing the myth of the humane execution.

The US Death Penalty Project Officer role is UK based and will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in Reprieve US.  They will support the Head of US Death Penalty and the Project Manager on activities across all four areas of the project:

• Investigation & Analysis: Investigating current and future lethal injection drug execution methods, including choice of drugs, method of administration, and source and supply chain of drugs.
• Strategic litigation: Supporting strategic litigation around lethal injection drug issues, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, development of legal theories for advocacy and litigation; and collaborating with and/or developing relationships with capital defence attorneys and experts in the medical and scientific fields;
• Engagement with Private Sector Partners: Engaging with and advising private sector partners in the pharmaceutical industry and wider healthcare sector, including relevant stakeholders and investors; providing advice and support in their efforts to prevent the diversion of drugs to death rows;
• Advocacy and Public Information: Establishing, maintaining and developing relationships with stakeholders who may help advance Reprieve’s death penalty work on a state and national level; communicating the risks of misuse of medicines in executions to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders; preparing reports, memos, and op-eds as needed.

The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders and translate technical, legal, and scientific issues into lay terms; will have strong research and drafting skills; and will be fully committed to Reprieve’s position on the death penalty.

For full details and information on how to apply please see the job description. Please note that this is a UK based role. 

About ThinkForward 

Why we exist

ThinkForward exists to empower young people to create better and brighter futures. We want them to be able to identify, realiseand shape their aspirations and be ready to make a successful transition into work.
Young people experiencing barriers such as challenging relationships, living in low-income households, or growing up in areas with a lack of access to opportunities can be confronted with hurdles. Without the right support these can lead to high risks of unemployment and long-term effects on their career and life chances.

There are more than 800,000 16-24-yearolds in the UK who aren’t at school or college, or don’t have a job or training place. Our ambition is to prevent young people becoming one of these statistics. In 2021 we will be supporting more than 1000 young people.

What we do

We run two programmes that young people to gain the independence, skills and confidence they need to fulfil their potential and have happy and successful futures. In an ever-changing world we support them to prepare for their move to adulthood, the working world and the start of the rest of their lives.

Overview of the role
The Development Officer is a new role in ThinkForward’s small but growing Development and Communications team and will provide someone with a unique opportunity to develop their skills and experience in an ambitious income generation team. The team is developing to support the organisation’s new strategy which is focused on adapting and growing the reach of its coaching programmes.

Interested candidates should read the job information pack attached to this advert. To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter via charityjobs.Your cover letter should outline your suitability for the role as described in the person specification. 

Media and Communications Manager

This is an exciting time to join UK Youth as we launch our new strategy to 2025- Unlocking Youth Work.

We are looking for someone to work closely with the Head of PR, Marketing and Communications to lead on the development of an organisation-wide communication strategy and develop and deliver the relevant plans related to your areas of expertise.

You will have responsibility for managing organisational narrative and messaging, creating engaging copy, both long and short form across multiple platforms, and developing inspiring and impactful stories to bring our work to life for our key audiences.

You’ll also have responsibility for media relations activities including identifying relevant media opportunities, writing press releases, building out the organisation’s digital PR infrastructure and reporting, and proactively supporting on selling into national, broadcast and trade media to grow awareness of our work with key audiences. This will include working closely with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs on our influencing work.

You will line manage a Digital and Communications Officer and sit within a team of seven communications, digital and marketing experts.

What we’re looking for:

• You are an accomplished writer and communicator with strong examples of tailoring content to different audiences across multiple channels

• You have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in PR, including writing and distributing press releases to deadlines (experience of media intelligence platforms is a bonus)

• You are comfortable with analysing data and reporting into the wider organisation to demonstrate results

• You are creative, strategic and enjoy problem-solving

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

With an open network of over 8000 youth organisations and national partners, we seek to impact young lives by unlocking youth work as a catalyst for change, working in partnership to build a cross-sector movement and create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a values-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including Black, Asian, minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

 How to apply

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description of this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please read the job description, and complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied).

• Closing date for applications will be Monday 7th Feb 22 at 11:59pm

• Interview dates TBC

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

As part of the recruitment process UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.

About the role

As Communications Assistant, you will support the Development team across all their communications and administrative needs, so that the organisation can deliver on its 2020-2024 Strategy objectives. Your main job responsibilities will be centered on organising and managing the admin that supports our work, including managing our social media, providing statistics for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting, updating our website with press releases, blog posts and new legal resources, and attending events.

You will be an enthusiastic team player as a lot of your tasks will involve and require input from other team members, including the Fundraising and Communications Officer, from scheduling meetings to the coordination of the production of case studies, writing social media content and press releases.

Main Responsibilities

Managing Social Media

• Create and upload social media content to various platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Oversee the growth of our Instagram page
• Create and/or support the creation of infographics and video content
• Engage with the work of other freedom of expression organisations over social media to cement our position as an expert voice in the sector

Gathering Data

• Regularly collect and assess data and analytics across a variety of digital platforms
• Based on your analysis of that data, make recommendations for expanding or improving both public image and online presence
• Update our CRM system (Odoo) and mailing lists when relevant

Content Writing

• Produce and/or coordinate the production of clear, concise and professional press releases, articles, blog posts and email campaigns
• Coordinate the production of case studies

Managing and Maintaining Website

• Regularly update our website, add blog posts and ensure all pages are fully up to date, including relevant tags
• Work closely with the Legal team so that the Legal Resources page has new content on a regular basis
• Support the Training Manager with the dissemination of all Project communication materials

Communications Materials

• Coordinate and assist with the production of newsletters, blog posts and podcasts
• Assist with the development, design and publication of our publications (i.e. Annual Report, Journalists Impact Survey, etc.)
• Assist the team with presentations, proof-reading, editing videos and making sure external materials are in keeping with our brand guidelines
• Support our image bank, to ensure it has the best available images for communications purposes

Other

• Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested 

Person Specification Essential

• Educated to atleast degree level
• Excellent written and spoken English, good editorial skills and the ability to communicate with diverse communities
• Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
• Experience with databases/CRM systems
• Ability to use CMS and Google Analytics
• Calm, cool and collected
• Excellent eye for detail • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent team player with the ability to work creatively and flexibly in a small team, supporting other colleagues, and with a strong commitment to learning and improvement
• Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Proven experience of working with, and relating to, a diverse range of people and a pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, as well as with Media Defence partners
• Passion and commitment to the mission and vision of Media Defence
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience of, and an interest in, working for a ‘not for profit’ and in a human rights environment would be an advantage

Equality and diversity are fundamental to our mission. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds and who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate.

Closing date: 31 January 2022. Interviews will take place w/c 7 and 14 February 2022

Salary: £35,608 - £36,685

This is a Fixed Term Contract

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty.

As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

In this role you will create and manage a programme of testing and optimisation across digital channels to increase engagement and conversion rates, enhance user experience on our website, and drive continuous improvement of supporter journeys.

Based in the Digital team and working with strategic, analytics, development and content colleagues, you will identify key points for optimisation in the marketing funnel, build hypotheses and create testing plans to improve CRO and UX across our digital channels. In particular you will collaborate closely with fundraising and marketing colleagues to maximise online income streams.

You will be comfortable using a range of tools and tactics to carry out A/B testing, user research, prototyping, heatmaps and surveys to gather insight, and be able to translate your findings into clearly-articulated recommendations.  

It’s essential you are highly organised with strong analytical skills; as an advocate of new processes, you’ll be a persuasive communicator, a can-do person focused on solutions, and will be adept at supporting your proposals with data and evidence.

In the Digital team we work on multiple projects simultaneously, so you should be able to prioritise your own time effectively and be able to deliver outputs to deadline.

ActionAid is committed to driving improvement through digital channels, tools and ways of working.  We will ensure that we provide the technology and the training to enable all staff to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. In return, we ask that all staff are committed to continually improving their digital skills and knowledge within the working environment. Our recruitment processes will evaluate the digital skills of all applicants. 

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

GRANTS & TRANSITION OFFICER – UK Aid Funds - London or Bath

3 Month FTC – Immediate Start

£23,000 - £26,000 DOE pro rota

Job Summary

We are the Fund Manager for UK Aid Direct and UK Aid Match – The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) central funding mechanisms for awarding grants to small and medium sized UK and international civil society organisations.

MannionDaniels are seeking to appoint a Grants & Transition Officer on a 3 month FTC Experienced in administration and with a keen eye for detail, you will use your expertise to support the grants team in managing a diverse portfolio of international development projects, manage key grant systems, and support virtual meetings with our grant holders.  The role will also have a focus on the review, summarizing and organization of key project documents from across the portfolio.

This role offers a unique entry point into the international development sector through exposure to the FCDO’s flagship funding mechanisms for NGOs working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in developing countries. Our Grants Officers develop insights into the wide range of organisations, sectors, approaches, and countries that the FCDO are working in, gain understanding of how large donor funding mechanisms operate, and learn a range of relevant skills for working in the development sector. Proactive and driven candidates will have the opportunity of gaining professional development within a dynamic international development consultancy firm.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate

• Education to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject and be able to demonstrate a passion for international development.
• Experience of setting up, administering and coordinating projects, claims or logistical processes with a good knowledge of standard operating procedures, using online systems and database management
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to work across diverse cultures.

Reporting and organisation

This is a UK based position reporting to the Operations Manager (UK Aid Funds) based in either London or Bath. It is a fixed term role for 3 months. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered.  

Salary and package

• Basic salary range: £23,000 - £26,500 DOE
• Holiday: 25 days per annum pro rata
• Pension: 8% employer contribution (applicable after 3 months)
• Life insurance: Company life insurance scheme
• Benefits: Access to a flexible benefits and discounts scheme

To apply

Please find the full job description on our website for more information. Please send your CV and cover letter by 26 January 2022. Successful applications will be invited to interview by the 28 January 2022, therefore early applications are encouraged

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity, right to work documentation and professional references as part of the recruitment process.

MannionDaniels is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All our employees are expected to share this commitment and abide by our Business Code of Ethics at all times

Support Line Officer

We’re looking for highly motivated, resilient and customer focused individuals to fulfil the role of Support Line Officer.

Position: Support Line Officer

Location: Homebased, U.K Nationwide

Hours: 28 or 35 hours per week (various positions available) All roles to be worked over the full 7 hour days including weekend and bank holidays.

Salary: £25,000 per annum FTE (Pro rata for part time roles) (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum FTE (pro rata for part time roles) or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum FTE (pro rata for part time roles) may be applied in accordance to where you live) 

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 6 February 2022

Interview Date: Week commencing 14 February 2022

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

As part of the Customer Care and Support Line team, you will play an integral role in providing consistent, high quality information and support for people affected by stroke, both in the immediate aftermath of their stroke and long into their recovery journey.  You will also respond to enquiries from healthcare professionals and members of the public.

This role delivers both our Stroke Helpline and Stroke Association Connect products.

This is a challenging and fast paced, yet highly rewarding role, requiring a high degree of resilience, flexibility and attention to detail.

Due to the nature of the role you would be expected to work flexibly on a shift basis (with availability to work between 8am-6pm), including some Saturdays and Bank Holidays.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing information and support to people affected by stroke, professionals and the public, making both inbound and outbound contact in writing and over the phone.
• Ensuring the practical and emotional needs of beneficiaries are identified and addressed through a range of channels including telephone, letter, email and social media.
• Connecting new beneficiaries to our charity, helping them to self-manage by making them aware of the support available
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Customer Care and Support team to provide an outstanding and personalised customer experience
• Working with colleagues across the organisation to deliver value to our customers and to realise our corporate objectives

About You

As Support Line Officer you will have:

• Experience of working in a helpline/information provision setting or of working directly with people affected by stroke.
• Experience of providing high quality support and evidence-based information to others, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to provide empathy and deal with calls who may be distressed or angry while remaining emotionally resilient.
• Access to a quiet and confidential space to work from.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.  Please also state the reference number and the amount of hours you are applying for CE83 28 hours per week or CE84 – 35 hours per week

To fulfil the requirements of the role you must abide and have the right to work in the U.K.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Support Line Advisor, Support Line Officer, Support Line Contact Centre Advisor, Helpline, Information and Advice, Advisor, Health Advisor, Customer Service Executive, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Customer Service Operator, Customer Service Call Centre, Helpline Advisor, Call Centre Operative, Call Centre Worker, Contact Centre Advisor, Customer Service Contact Centre Advisor, Customer Service, Contact Centre, Call Centre, Telecare Centre Advisor.

Want to use your filmmaking skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as a Social Video Producer to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Brand and Creative Content Team makes award-winning content for a wide range of audiences and channels. Our output is varied - from content for social and corporate partners, to adverts, animations, and short documentaries.

As our creative and energetic Social Video Producer you will have an eye for compelling stories and a track record in making a range of videos for social channels that engage audiences and drive impact. You'll be suggesting proactive content ideas that build awareness and affinity for WaterAid through established and emerging social media platforms. You will help maximise our video content on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook YouTube, LinkedIn - working in a small and dynamic team to concept, produce and edit, fun and interesting social video content.

The Social Video Producer requires a passion for and strong knowledge of what works across the content spectrum on all social media platforms.

The role is a fixed term contract for 6 months and will initially be based remotely, with a view to working in our London office when it reopens. It's a newly created role that you will have the chance to make your own!

In this role, you will create films to drive engagement and bring WaterAid's work to life across our social channels.

You'll also:
- Work with a global team of filmmakers
- Develop content strands and formats for our social channels
- Produce weekly engaging social content
- Work closely with our digital team
- Manage our YouTube channel

How to Apply:
Join us to change normal for good - apply today. To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in a single document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close 23:59 on 13/02/2022. Availability for interview is required the week commencing 21/02/2022. Interviews will take place virtually.

To be successful, you'll need:
- Experience of managing film projects from concept to delivery and excellent post-production skills (Premiere Pro or FCPX)
- Experience in delivering digital-and social-first content and a strong understanding of the social media landscape and ability to respond creatively to emerging trends and technology.
- Ability to create channel-specific content for maximum impact - Facebook, IGTV, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok.
- Capability of generating and developing creative ideas, with a thorough understanding of production workflows.
- Happy to work/manage projects remotely and a commitment to WaterAid's values.

Salary: £28,100 - £29,500 (subject to experience) with excellent benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Additional Information:

WaterAid is located in Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Please be aware that this role is UK based only. WaterAid is open and supportive of flexibility. We are currently defining our approach to hybrid working. The right balance between office and home-based working should be agreed with your line manager. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.