Social Media Officer Jobs in Westminster, Greater London
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We are looking for a Senior Policy Officer who, in effect, will be the Campaign’s Deputy Director. You will be involved in all aspects of the Campaign’s work.
You will work remotely initially with some face-to-face meetings in London. You must be able work from a London office in future
Main Responsibilities:
• Assist in developing strategy and other key aspects of the Campaign’s work
• Conduct and oversee research into FOI topics
• Monitor FOI developments and decisions of the Information Commissioner and tribunal
• Assist in drafting amendments to relevant legislation
• Help publicise the Campaign’s work via social media and the Campaign’s website
• Promote the Campaign’s work to the written and broadcast media
• Advise requesters and contribute to training courses
• Assist with funding applications
• Supervise volunteers
The salary and role are likely to be enhanced in future.
Person specification
• Familiarity with the FOI Act and case law – or proven ability to rapidly acquire detailed knowledge of complex legislation and case law
• Relevant full-time work experience
• Excellent judgement
• Flexibility to respond to urgent developments/changing requirements
• Live in or close to London
• UK citizen or person with right to live and work in the UK
• Proven writing skills
• Social media experience
Benefits
• We pay a contribution to your pension
• Friendly informal working culture
• Small organisation – 4 staff at full strength
Application Process
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages), outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements.
Please include your UK address. Applications from people living outside the UK are unlikely to be considered.
Applications will be considered before the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of poverty. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If like us you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
The vital work of the charity is partially enabled by income generated through fundraising; from supporter engagement and community events and activities, as well as philanthropic sources, such as trusts and foundations, and major donors.
As Supporter Engagement Officer you’ll play a key role in helping us to engage new and existing supporters as well as helping to deliver first-class stewardship to retain support and build trust. In addition you will develop appeals and communications that engage and inform supporters which help to raise more voluntary income.
Directly supporting the Direct Marketing and Legacy Manager and working closely with all of the Supporter Engagement team it would be beneficial if you have previous experience or an interest in Fundraising. Being a confident communicator with a “can-do” approach is essential as well as being able to demonstrate proven administrative skills, the ability to manage a varied workload and be highly organised.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are contractually required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.
Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date: 20th May 2024
Interview date: 23rd May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an Interim External Affairs Manager to help lead our communications activities from 24 June 2024 to 31 December, while our permanent External Affairs Manager is on sabbatical. This is a particularly exciting time to join the team, as we seek to maximise our impact ahead of the next general election and develop our strategy for the next few years.
The successful candidate will help to manage the day to day work of the External Affairs team, including supporting colleagues to enhance our reach on social media and digital channels, deliver our events programme and deepen our impact with key audiences.
You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities which you have had, it’s about you and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you.
This is a diverse role and will include:
Communications and events
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Working with Head of External Affairs and Income (EA&I) to manage the External Affairs’ team’s day-to-day work, including supporting the team with social media, website and press relations
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Working with Head of EA&I to deliver communications strategy
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Overseeing and project managing the charity’s events programme
Leadership and management
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Leading External Affairs team catch ups and project planning
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Line managing an External Affairs Officer and an Intern with a focus on professional development
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Providing sign-off on a number of areas, including those that carry some risk to the charity
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Working with the Head of EA&I to collect key management information to report on the impact and reach of external affairs activities to the CEO
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Assisting with the charity’s other activities as required.
Influencing and stakeholder management
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Working with the Head of EA&I to manage and deliver the influencing strategy, including helping to deliver campaigns.
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Supporting team with public affairs engagement
Essential skills and qualities:
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A comms all-rounder who can help lead and manage our busy External Affairs team.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tell a clear story and to tailor content for different audiences.
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The ability to guide colleagues in producing a range of content for different platforms and audiences, including via social media, digital and press relations.
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The capacity to juggle competing priorities, and to help guide others in doing so.
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Strong project management, organisation and decision-making skills.
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Experience of organising events (particularly online) and an understanding of different tactics to engage audiences.
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A creative self-starter who can take the lead in identifying and acting upon opportunities to increase the impact of our communications activities.
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Strong reputation management skills.
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The ability to support and develop junior colleagues.
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An interest and/or background in campaigning.
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A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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A passion for improving the lives of people with money and mental health problems.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post holder will help to champion and manage the PAPYRUS brand and support the delivery of our projects and services through developing engaging and targeted content. They will act as the day-to-day lead on our social media planning and scheduling, as well as blog writing and storytelling.
What you will do:
Lead on the PAPYRUS social media planning and scheduling, utilising a social media management suite such as Hootsuite, or similar.
Support the day to day running of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and YouTube), using these to promote our services, increase brand awareness and drive engagement with our audiences;
Lead on maintaining and creating content for the PAPYRUS website and blog, collating stories from people with lived experience of suicide, as well as other charity staff and stakeholders.
Develop the charity’s online presence by exploring new opportunities and channels to appeal to different audiences;
Produce creative designs and artwork for print and digital requirements, utilising in-house design tools and software (including Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva);
To be successful in this role you will have:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Social media marketing campaign experience
A natural flair for storytelling, with the ability to create compelling, informative written content promoting the voices of lived experience.
Good project management skills and ability to manage reactive and planned work
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £29,269 per annum (Scale SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (Scale SCP 23) If based in the London office, you will receive an additional cost of living allowance of £5,000 per annum.
Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Warrington, London, Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast, or Glasgow (with hybrid working)
Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 23:59 26 May 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The RSCM is on a mission to enable the flourishing of church music, and in particular to get children singing.
Working across the whole charity, you will work to sell existing products, courses and events, as well as membership subscriptions. With a passion for the power of singing and music, you will persuade musicians, teachers and members of church communities of the value of RSCM’s offerings. You will build and leverage a network of advocates to help spread the word, accelerating take-up and growing the RSCM’s reach in churches and schools.
The post holder will be expected to work to actively drive sales of RSCM products such as ‘Hymnpact!’ (a singing resource aimed at encouraging singing in primary schools), sales of events such as singing courses, and membership subscriptions; and in some instances voluntary giving. Some of the work will be in support of RSCM Enterprises, RSCM’s wholly owned trading subsidiary.
The sales plan will be delivered with some assistance of external contractors (e.g. social media), and with input from individuals across the organisation.
The post holder is responsible for selling to individuals, corporate customers (such as school federations) and organisations (e.g. choral societies) including through appropriate organisational networks. The holder will play an active part in suggesting, agreeing and delivering agreed KPIs and sales targets, monitoring and adjusting activities as necessary to improve results. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the long-term financial viability of the charity and whilst we have a comprehensive product offer, we welcome innovation. The post holder will be expected to make suggestions and recommendations for NPD (new product development) and changes to our strategy that could make the products more attractive to parallel markets.
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Location: remote or working out of our Salisbury office.
Closing date: 17th May 2024
About us
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund (LDF) we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
The LDF is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Diocese of London (LDF) is seeking a Community Engagement Lead to play a key role within the Children and Youth team, based from Pimlico, London.
Responsibilities
Community Engagement
- Engage stakeholders through various media channels, identifying stories and trends.
- Facilitate learning among churches and ensure they understand available support.
- Use email, social media, and Mighty Leaders for interaction.
- Maintain engagement rhythm with the community.
Content Creation
- Develop content to support Growing Younger initiatives.
- Capture impactful stories from across the diocese.
- Collaborate on shaping narratives and promoting resources.
- Support in capturing project impact and enhancing digital content.
Other duties
- Support diocesan communications featuring C&Y.
- Provide creative input for youth events.
- Coordinate promotion schedules and assist in event management.
- Analyse and report on community engagement impact.
Ideal candidate
Essential
- Qualification in communications or marketing practices, or equivalent.
- Experience managing email lists and social media accounts, including scheduling tools.
- Understanding of communications strategies.
- Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England.
- Passionate about youth work.
Desirable
- Experience using graphic design software.
- Experience in communications or marketing roles.
- Experience in running livestreams online or hybrid events.
- Managing real-time / social media platforms.
- Handling marketing data and analytics software.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Benefits
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
- Season ticket loans of public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Please apply via Pathways by 11 May 2024.
Senior Communications Officer
The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Senior Communications Officer to join their Strategic Partnerships and Communications team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.
As a Senior Communications Officer with Clean Air Fund you would help to support the Clean Air Fund’s communications and engagement with our key audiences of governments, funders, businesses, researchers, civil society organisations and campaigners. You will help proactively shape and deliver Clean Air Fund’s strategic communications activities to tackle global air pollution. You will lead our social media strategy and management to grow our digital audiences and foster deeper engagement. From delivering compelling content to executing digital campaigns to coordinating events, you’ll play a critical role in raising our profile and
supporting the clean air movement. Reporting to the Digital Communications Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day delivery of compelling communications and developing our digital channels. You will also support our wider campaigns across all our channels including earned and paid activities.
To be successful in this role you will have
- Proven experience in a wide-ranging communications role in a similar sector.
- Significant experience managing social media channels, and developing and delivering social media strategy.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multichannel communications campaigns and plans.
- Experience managing projects and running events.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience creating and optimising a range of impactful content, from blogs and webpages to graphics and social assets.
- Excellent editorial and creative judgement.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact with a variety of people at different levels, and to adapt style and approach appropriately.
- IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Previous experience using digital platforms and tools, such as content management systems, social media platforms, e-marketing platforms, and online event platforms.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interest in news and external affairs, environmental and/or social change.
- Fluency in English.
For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description
- Closing date – 9/05/2024
- Salary – £42,000-£49,874 gross per annum
- Type of employment - Permanent, Full Time
- The role will be based in Clean Air Fund’s offices (London). Applicants must be entitled to work in the location they have applied for (UK). Clean Air Fund cannot support visa applications.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
We work with governments, funders, businesses and campaigners to deliver clean air for all as fast as possible.
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Exciting Opportunity: Media & Communications Officer Wanted!
Join an esteemed membership association as a Media and Communications Officer for a dynamic 12-month contract, working four days a week!
Your primary focus will be crafting and executing proactive and reactive print, online, and broadcast media campaigns to amplify the association's benefits. Additionally, you'll contribute to broader communications initiatives by planning and generating content across various platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive media campaigns to showcase the association's advantages through diverse media channels.
- Strategically engage with journalists to expand message reach, collaborating closely with subject matter experts.
- Craft and distribute timely press releases, comments, and statements.
- Compile media lists utilising media contacts platforms.
- Pitch and advocate compelling stories.
- Manage inbound media inquiries promptly and accurately, liaising with journalists and spokespeople.
- Coordinate media opportunities such as interviews and thought leadership features.
- Develop pitch angles, interview briefs, and Q&A materials.
- Maintain the Media Centre with the latest releases, coverage, and journalist information.
- Cultivate warm media contacts and draft media-related content.
- Collaborate with internal teams on forthcoming media prospects.
- Support spokesperson briefing and crisis media activities.
- Drive proactive media relations for annual Awards and specific campaigns.
- Collaborate with the Press Consultant and Digital Marketing Manager to execute a journalist-focused social media engagement strategy.
- Produce content for various communication channels including blogs, websites, newsletters, and social media platforms.
- Contribute to multi-channel campaign development and execution.
- Generate and publish digitally accessible content on the website (WordPress CMS – training provided).
Person Specification:
- Demonstrable experience in media relations at an officer level.
- Proficiency in crafting content for diverse audiences and platforms.
- Track record of successfully pitching stories to journalists with tenacity and follow-through.
- Strong written communication, proofreading skills, and attention to detail.
What We Offer:
- An inclusive and dynamic work environment.
- Part-time 12-month contract role (four days a week).
- Competitive salary: £33,500 pro rata.
- Flexible working arrangements with two days per week in our Central London office.
This role is actively interviewing and hiring, so don't delay – apply now to seize this opportunity!
To apply, please submit your CV promptly. Due to high volumes, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every application.
We are dedicated to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair process.
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Events Officer
Working Hours: 30 to 37 Hours per week
Salary: FTE up to £30,000 per annum, (pro rata)
Contract: FTC Maternity Cover up to 12 months
Location: Hatfield Office/Hybrid - Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to everyone who is in need of support.
We are looking for dedicated and passionate Events Officer to join our team based in Hatfield!
How will you make a difference?
Manage, develop and evaluate an engaging programme of events fundraising, and support the Community Fundraising Officer when delivering local events to raise a target income of £90k . Support groups and individuals organising fundraising events and activities on behalf of hyh. To support the development and delivery of the Communications Plan.
What can we offer you?
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
- Holiday purchase scheme
- People's Pension Plan contribution
- Group Life Insurance plan
- Opportunities for personal and career development
- Hybrid working - option to work from home to be agreed with line manager
- An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
- Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
- Medicash – A healthcare cash plan offering cash back on a range of healthcare related treatments including optical, dental and complementary treatments. Unlimited access to a 24/7 health and stress related helpline and discounted gym memberships.
What will you be doing?
Contribute to hyh’s overall Fundraising strategy as a member of the Fundraising Team
- Identify, develop and support existing and new community and events fundraising activities to increase and generate significant net income and supporter engagement
- Provide excellent donor care for all fundraising activities, to develop productive and lasting relationships with the community and convert them into loyal supporters
- Assist the Head of Fundraising & Communications in the development and delivery of hyh’s Events and Communications Plans
- Update donor CRM databases and website
If you are open, big hearted, passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would love to hear from you!
View this video for more information from Rebecca about the role.https://youtu.be/6Y9W-j2ZTqY
hyh strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so
We would like a personal statement covering the following questions, please attach this with your CV to the application:
Why does this role interest you and what attracts you to HYH?
What is your experience of organizing events or fundraising activities?
Please attach a copy of your equal Opportunities Monitoring form as part of your application. These are not seen by the recruiting manager and are only used for monitoring purposes. thank you.
Closing Date 10th May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
It is an exciting time for the Co-operative Party, as we look to continue recruiting, engaging and mobilising Co-operative Party supporters, members and voters ahead of the upcoming General Election.
To help achieve this, we are recruiting a Communication and Media Officer to help communicate the story and aims of the Co-operative Party and our movement. We’re looking for a talented communicator who can inspire and mobilise the public in support of our campaigns, policies, and candidates.
For full job description and to apply , please follow
https://party.coop/jobs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Arts Emergency is looking for an enthusiastic person to join its dynamic Fundraising & Marketing team.
This rewarding role involves focusing on communicating with and nurturing a large network of donors. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fundraising environment and a good grasp of general fundraising principles and best practices in fundraising.
The salary is £30.5k pro rata. It is a part-time (21 hours per week), permanent role. The role can be home or office-based (London or Manchester), or hybrid.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- A good grasp of general fundraising principles and best practice in fundraising from a variety of audiences (e.g. Individuals, Communities, Major Donors, Corporates)
- A good understanding of diversity and access issues within the cultural industries or state/higher education
- Experience of working in a fundraising environment
- Experience of donor stewardship and relationship fundraising
- Experience of prospect research andevent coordination
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office programs and CMS databases
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Great writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and emotively
- Time management skills - the ability to work to deadlines and able to balance several priorities at once
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring tasks fully meet the brief
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide first-line support for all fundraising enquiries and ensure they are followed up appropriately and in a timely manner
- Ensure the fundraising database and Gift Aid declarations are up to date
- Support the Head of Fundraising in preparing income reports
- Send thank you emails and post packs to donors at all levels, and keep the website up to date with donor recognition
- Coordinate donor relationships and user experiences within Arts Emergency for regular and one-off donors and for community fundraisers
- Conduct detailed, ongoing research into new funding opportunities and prospective supporters
- Support the Finance team with income administration
- With the wider team, design a schedule of innovative donor events and coordinate preparation
- Contribute to donor communications on social media
- Undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the scope of this post
- Maintain the ethos and values of Arts Emergency
To apply:
- visit the Arts Emergency website
- download and read the Job Pack thoroughly
- follow the instructions on how to apply stated in the Job Pack
- Deadline to apply: 29 May 2024, 10am
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Engagement Officer
Location: Hybrid from our office in Stroud, Gloucestershire or remote based
Salary: £23,000 to £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Closing Date: 28 May 2024
We are looking for a Youth Engagement Officer to become an integral part of the Meningitis Now Communications and Fundraising team.
Young people are a key audience for Meningitis Now – and one where cases of meningitis are increasing. This role will be key in engaging with and raising awareness amongst young people across the UK. You will be responsible for developing content for our new TikTok channel, as well as moderating and finding ways to grow our audience. You will also play a key role in engaging young audiences with fundraising for Meningitis Now, helping to create new campaigns and explore new products to help us develop relationships with this important audience.
About the job
Duties and Responsibilities
- To create content for TikTok and other social channels, working to our social media strategy.
- Report on social media performance and use this to inform future content.
- Create and manage paid advertising campaigns on TikTok.
- Community management of our TikTok channel, signposting to further information or support where necessary.
- Engage with our Believe & Achieve team and Volunteering team to collaborate with young people to create social content.
- Engage and build relationships with potential influencers/ambassadors who can help amplify our voice and messages.
- Keep up to date with industry trends and identify opportunities for Meningitis Now to engage with trends.
- Work closely with digital colleagues managing Meningitis Now’s other social platforms, to plan relevant content and ensure a joined-up approach.
- Identify and develop youth audience fundraising opportunities.
- Work with our Fundraisers to develop new products that appeal to young people.
- Increase Meningitis Now’s profile and support the delivery of the charity’s strategic aims.
What we're looking for
Skills and Experience
- Experience in marketing or social media.
- Experience creating content for social platforms, particularly TikTok.
- Experience using Canva and CapCut.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with different teams.
- Empathy, often working with individuals who have been affected by meningitis.
- Competency in Microsoft Office.
Desirable Selection Criteria
- Experience in the charity sector.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud.
Other Requirements
- Commitment to the goals and values of Meningitis Now.
- Occasional out of hours travel and attendance at events, when required.
- Other requirements as determined by the organisation.
Ready to apply?
Click apply now and you will be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please complete the application form at the bottom of the page once you have been redirected. Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or cover letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed. Therefore, please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how your experience and skills fit with the requirements outlined.
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 28 May 2024*
Interviews: Week commencing 3 and 10 June 2024
*Note: Meningitis Now reserves the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
At the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies we create spaces for collaboration and learning, where conventional criminal justice policy agendas are scrutinised and challenged, fresh knowledge and ideas are discussed, and transformational solutions are developed.
We are recruiting two policy and research officer positions, to join our small and growing team. The roles will combine policy, research, communications, and programme support functions. We are therefore looking for applicants keen to work across a range of tasks, in a small organisation where flexibility and adaptability is important.
We prize intellectual openness, and a willingness to engage with difficult questions and challenging ideas. We welcome and encourage scrutiny of our work and are comfortable with the uncertainty that comes from not always having the answer. We recognise the importance of building solidarity and common cause, and reject superficial divisiveness and purity politics.
If this sounds like your kind of organisation, we’d love to receive your application.
Please note that you will need to have an existing right to work in the UK for this role. We do not hold a sponsor licence and are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Meridian One Community Garden serves as a space where we focus on cultivating fruit, salad, and vegetable produce. We involve the local community by hosting weekly volunteer gardening sessions, welcoming school visits, and organising various community events.
TCV is seeking a Senior Project Officer with expertise in community engagement, event coordination, and managing community facilities. The garden, which was established one year ago, encompasses facilities such as an office, a community meeting/education room, toilets, and a spacious polytunnel.
The Senior Project Officer will oversee a range of tasks including planning and executing community events, maintaining site Health & Safety, leading volunteers in practical projects like building wooden planters, tending to garden plants, and ensuring timely completion of administrative duties such as procurement, risk assessments, social media updates, and task reporting. They will also lead activities for the under 5’s Nature Explorers group, school visits, themed evening events, and family weekends. Additionally, they'll organise corporate volunteering sessions and cover holiday shifts for the Green Gym gardening program. Previous events have included 'Pampering and Enrichment,' 'Repurpose, Recycle, Reinvent' workshops, and a Black Women in Conservation and Horticulture photo exhibition, as well as our weekend family events featuring free food, music, and arts and crafts activities.
This role involves being friendly and open to various people who visit, from the toddlers attending the Nature Explorers club, to our volunteer gardeners, to senior staff from the local authority. There are two other people working part-time at the garden, and TCV provides thorough training and support from a helpful local team.
Ideally, we’re looking for someone with experience of gardening and/or nature conservation. However, what’s equally important is that the Senior Project Officer has initiative, is welcoming, and comfortable working with a wide range people. We’d therefore welcome applications from candidates who can display those personable qualities, with perhaps experience of working in a community centre setting.
In Spring 2024, TCV will be taking on the management of an additional nearby meanwhile space. The new Senior Project Officer will join us at an exciting time when we begin to turn that space into a new community tree nursery. Working with local people to gather seeds from significant trees in the surrounding area, we aim to grow saplings which will go on to be distributed for planting around London.
Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Given the nature of the role the Senior Project Officer will need to work from the garden during these times. Occasionally, to avoid lone working in the absence of another colleague, there will be the opportunity to work from home. Weekend family events take place on Saturdays, four times a year and there are approximately six evening events which take place between April to September. This post holder would be expected to attend those evening and weekend events.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
* A full driving licence would be ideal, though not essential, as the post holder has use of a company vehicle.
* This post is subject to an enhanced CRC check due to the activities working with children and vulnerable adults.
We are The Conservation Volunteers.
Our vision is Healthier, Happier Communities for Everyone. We believe that green spaces are an essential part of healthy, happy communities.
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· Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.
· Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.
· Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.
· Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors.
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Senior PR and Press Officer
Circa £38,000
Permanent
Wimbledon (with flexible and hybrid working))
We’ve been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. We help organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. We’re the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. With over 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using our research, insights and learning – we give trusted advice and offer independent thought leadership. And we are a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.
There has never been a more interesting or important time to join us. We offer an inclusive and stimulating culture and a wide range of professional development opportunities, as well as excellent benefits such as 28 days’ holiday with an option to buy and sell days, £125 personal development allowance, access to an award winning pension scheme and a commitment to wellbeing including a cashback health scheme.
The role
The Senior PR and Press Officer will raise the voice and impact of the CIPD in media and wider communications activities in pursuit of its core purpose of championing better work and working lives
What you’ll be doing
- Managing incoming media enquiries, ensuring journalists receive a prompt and efficient response and briefing spokespeople to help turn incoming enquiries into opportunities to proactively communicate key messages.
- Maximising media coverage to support the CIPD’s strategic priorities and our research, policy and campaign agenda. This will involve regularly translating policy matters and research findings into accessible news stories that will resonate with different stakeholder audiences.
- Being part of a wider team, which creates and delivers integrated marketing communications campaigns. You will have responsibility for managing the media element of certain campaigns.
- Building and maintaining relationships with trade media, national and broadcast journalists as part of our busy and respected press office. You will also work closely with the editorial team that manage our CIPD magazines: People Management and Work.
- Working with the PR Manager, Head of Marketing Communications, and wider team to protect and enhance the reputation of the CIPD.
- Supporting communications colleagues in our regional and international offices.
- Ensuring that the CIPD’s online media centre is an up-to-date resource for the media, CIPD members and other visitors to the website, and that press releases are distributed in a timely way.
- Proactively placing and writing articles for a variety of media and ensuring all articles from CIPD spokespeople are consistent with the CIPD’s key messages.
- Being part of the team that plan and run the on-site press offices for our annual conferences.
- Building strong working relationships with third party stakeholders, including commercial and strategic partners.
What you’ll need to be successful
- An excellent writer and communicator, able to create compelling copy for a range of audiences and channels.
- Extensive experience and knowledge in media relations.
- Strong awareness of media with good contacts in the national media.
- Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, juggling competing deadlines and shifting priorities at short notice.
- Ability to provide consultancy to the rest of the organisation, including the senior management team.
- A real team player, able to build relationships with teams across the business.
- Able to represent the organisation when working with media and other stakeholders.
- Has a good understanding of using social media channels to further our key messages and ensure that traditional and social media activities are aligned.
If this role describes you and your career aspirations, then click APPLY.
CIPD: valuing everyone as an individual! The CIPD define diversity as the differences in colour, ethnicity, abilities, age, gender, beliefs, interests, socioeconomic status(class), marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, geographic, academic/professional backgrounds, opinions, backgrounds, thinking, experiences, and many other personal characteristics. There is a growing body of research that shows that diverse workforce can be beneficial for decision making, innovation and problem solving as people bring a diverse range of skills and lived experiences with them. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everybody feels valued, where their talents are fully utilised and organisational and personal goals are met.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion and equality of outcomes in employment through recognising of how differences of age, disability, gender, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, ethnicity, colour, religion, or belief and other protected (by equalities law) and personal characteristics can advantage or disadvantage a person.
Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.