Job Title: Communications Manager - Programmes & Partnership
Location: London
Hours: 35
Salary: £30,000 to £37,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Closing Date: 22nd July 2020 (17:00 BST)
Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 months)
Interview Date: 29th July 2020

ABOUT US:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Free to make what they want from the Movement, girls learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In safe, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) keeps the global Movement thriving, united and growing.

This role operates within the context of a volunteer-led global charitable organisation with 150 Member organisations.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is an exciting opportunity to provide the full spectrum of communications services and support for global programmes and strategic partnerships within a large, complex international membership organisation.

In this role, you will raise the profile and visibility of our girl-centred programmes, Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting worldwide and our funding partners. You will do this through the planning, commissioning, production and co-ordination of web and media content across both print and digital publications.

This role will also be expected to provide communications expertise and advice to the Global Programmes and Strategic Partnerships teams. The work will be closely aligned with the WAGGGS Communications Manager, who focuses on communication with and about our 150 Member organisations.

ABOUT YOU:

As the successful candidate, you will have proven experience and skills in planning and delivering high-quality and successful social media and wider digital and print communications. You will be motivated to use your skills so that stories of impact of our work are crafted and told, and girls’ voices are heard. You will be ready to use your initiative, experience and creativity to take our communications to a new level.

You will be adept at working closely with colleagues across the organisation to successfully deliver on internal communications priorities.

We are often told that what we do is a well-kept secret – we want you to help us change that, so that more people know about our programmes and partnerships and the impact girls and their volunteer leaders have as they learn, act and advocate for change.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

- 26 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
- Flexible working
- 5% generous matched pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assisted Programme (EAP)

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this position, please select the button shown to be brought to our website. 

We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.

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Join the Bliss family and help us give babies born premature or sick the best chance of survival and quality of life.

Bliss is an award winning, digital first organisation looking for a Communications Manager to lead a dynamic and ambitious Communications Team.

You will have broad communications experience, in particular in digital and strategic marketing, and a strong track record of developing and delivering successful, integrated campaigns to meet fundraising, campaigns and service delivery targets. The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Broad experience and understanding of the full range of communications tools and channels, with specific expertise in strategic marketing and digital development
• A track record of developing and implementing successful communications strategies and plans
• An ability to analyse and segment audiences and tailor communications and key messages accordingly
• Strong experience of managing and leading a multidisciplinary team to meet objectives and deliver success, including ability to lead and develop team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Brand management experience including delivering materials to a high standard
• Experience of raising the profile of an organisation through the media

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to drive continued excellence and innovation in this varied and creative role.

For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert and also available on our website.

Why work for Bliss?

Bliss values and celebrates the work of its Communications Team and our organisation’s strategy prioritises digital.

We are an equal opportunities employer and take pride in our collaborative and inclusive work culture. We understand that we all have different priorities at home and we therefore aim to offer a mix of financial and non-financial benefits. Our benefits include financial, health & wellbeing, lifestyle and career development options:

• 25 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Flexible working practices such as flexi-time working hours and time off in lieu (TOIL)
• Relaxed work life and dress code
• A contributory Bliss pension scheme
• Interest free annual season ticket loans
• Company and statutory sick pay scheme
• Compassionate leave
• Time off for volunteering
• Salary sacrifice schemes (bike to work, payroll giving)
• Access to 24x7 free Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Learning and development via peer to peer, blended, cascaded and self-directed learning
• Mentoring and coaching

How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:

• CV
• Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification
• Equal opportunities form

Recruitment Timeline

• The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 15 July 2020
• The first round of interviews is provisionally scheduled for 20/21 July, and will be held via zoom video conferencing
• Second round interviews will be held week commencing 27 July

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for interview so if you have not heard from us by 22 July you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people, by training professionals to raise awareness of the potential of gaming and gambling-related harm; making resources available for parents and delivering impactful student campaigns with partner universities. Last year alone, we have reached approximately 364,918 young people, students and parents and we have collaborated with almost 2,488 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programmes.

YGAM are incredibly proud to be working with all stakeholders in this space, from the gambling & gaming operators who make products available to the public; education professionals who support young people & students learning; the criminal justice sector; partner universities; public health; third sector organisations; sports clubs; Local Authorities and young people, students and parents themselves.

As the topic of gaming and gambling continues to rise up the news and political agenda, the high demand in our social purpose and our projected growth also increases.  We now have a unique opportunity for two driven Marketing & Communications Managers to join the YGAM team to deliver the ambitious Marketing & Communications strategy and support the future growth of the charity with a particular focus on the mental health or higher education sector.  These posts are being offered as full time posts and are home-based role but you will be required to travel on a regular basis.

The principle purpose of the posts is to deliver a comprehensive, cost-effective Marketing and Communications plan which incorporates social media, stakeholder engagement and public affairs to support the objectives of the charity.  The ideal candidates will be highly organised, have an absolute eye for details and the ambition to support a fast growing, national charity.  They are very hands-on roles and whilst you will be working with members of the SLT, Trustees and agencies you will also be required to take on tasks such as creating and posting on social media and updating website copy, alongside the strategic responsibilities.

The roles will be demanding, highly rewarding and best suited to individuals with valuable experience working in a fast-paced marketing and communications environment who want to grow and develop their careers taking their experience to a national level.

To apply for the roles please send a copy of your curriculum-vitae along with a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) outlining your experience and how your skills match those in the person specification to the email address below.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th July 2020 at 1200noon. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview which is planned to take place on Monday 27th July 2020 in London.  Depending on COVID-19 restrictions this might be a video conference interview instead and there will be a pre-interview task for you to complete.  Please ensure you can attend on this date before applying.  YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Role purpose:

This role is focused on driving reach and engagement on social media. We want to foster two-way conversations and provide timely content to take ShelterBox to new audiences and engage more deeply with our existing audiences.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and ambitious team and play a key role in helping to make ShelterBox a global name. The role will seek to build awareness of ShelterBox, increase social engagement and build communities across our social channels.

This role is full of variety, working with other teams within the organisation to deliver a range of strategic projects that drive brand awareness and help to increase online giving.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is looking for a self-motivated individual with an in-depth understanding of all things social. You will be plugged into the social media world and be able to help us spot trends and quickly adapt our social media work to engage audiences in the most effective way – helping to keep us relevant and interesting.

Excellent writing skills are essential. You should have a good command of language and be able to adopt different tones and styles of writing when supporting projects from both our operational work around the world and fundraising campaigns – from commenting on the latest developments in the Syrian war to celebrating children who have raised £100 in their local community. You will be able to clearly convey ideas in a compelling and concise manner and bring passion and excitement when it is needed. Attention to detail is crucial.

We are looking for someone who has an active interest in global news, international politics, and international development. You will also have a genuine love for incredible charity supporters and for fundraising generally. And you will be able to develop a two-way relationship with our supporters on social media.

This is an exciting and demanding role – you will need to be able to juggle competing priorities and manage stakeholders effectively.

You should have a good eye for design and the ability to source and edit images. A solid understanding of SEO and content marketing is desirable. Social advertising experience would also be an advantage, although not required.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Management of social media accounts

• Day to day management of ShelterBox’s social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
• Supporting the Digital Marketing and Innovation Manager, to review and refresh the social media strategy and set goals to increase brand awareness and increase engagement
• Manage the social schedule – seek out content, plan, edit and publish engaging content daily across all relevant channels supporting fundraising campaigns for international teams and providing compelling updates on our operational work
• Respond to social media posts and develop discussions with our supporters – working with the wider Comms & PR team and the Supporter Care team where needed
• Create engaging multimedia content and/or work with the wider teams to achieve this
• Adapt content for specific channels, concentrating on getting the right tone of voice for the relevant audience and exporting videos and images in the right format for each channel 
• Build awareness and engagement on social during times of natural disaster and during periods of heightened public interest around conflicts or other events
• Leverage trends and new social opportunities to help drive social reach and engagement
• Spot relevant news stories, flag issues, and share developments with the rest of the team

Planning & reporting

• Manage competing priorities for social channels - getting the right balance of fundraising messages, telling the stories of people we support, celebrating our supporters and sharing real time updates about our work
• Create editorial calendars and campaign plans that meet specific objectives
• Gather input from and share plans with international teams in a timely manner so we can be coordinated globally, as well as thinking globally about content and posts.
• Regular reporting, measuring the effectiveness of campaigns and using data to make evidence-based recommendations for social media output
• Provide written and/or verbal social content briefs to the Brand & Content team for teams in the field
• Take an active role in creative brainstorms and help develop innovative ideas and campaigns to make ShelterBox stand out in a busy marketplace
• Research and monitor activity of other charities within the sector

Share knowledge and best practice

• Support wider teams with the development of social content, helping to create, source, collect and repurpose content so that it is optimised for social channels
• Work with the ShelterBox Book Club team to help develop the Book Club social channels, helping to grow Book Club's followers and increase engagement levels 
• Educate other staff members and volunteers on the use of social media and promote its use within the charity

Other duties

• Assisting with wider digital marketing and communications delivery where required, to support the charity’s strategic objectives
• Any other duties as deemed necessary to support the Digital team

Head of Marketing & Communications

£41,067 per annum

35 hours a week

We are a diverse and forward thinking charity embarking on a substantial period of growth. Are you a positive, ambitious and strategic thinker looking to make a significant difference to the lives of local children? If so, we want you in our growing, award winning team.

Reporting to the Director of Income Generation, you will have a dynamic and proactive approach to lead the Marketing & Communications team in delivering the strategy and take responsibility for ensuring the Martin House Brand is well recognised across our region. You will be passionate about Marketing and Communications and have a proven track record in delivering successful Marketing & Communications strategies both internal and external.  You will be part of our vision to be able to provide palliative care to every child and young person that needs it.

What does the role involve? 

• Lead on the development of the strategic direction for the Martin House brand, integrate the brand across the entire hospice and act as brand guardian
• Effectively lead, inspire, develop and manage the Marketing & Communications team to enable them to achieve key objectives
• To bring new ideas and creative for raising the profile of Martin House across key audiences across North, West and East Yorkshire
• To work across all departments to manage internal communications and lead on the development of all publications

Who are we looking for?

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you should have a strong track record in working at a senior level leading a successful, high-performing Marketing & Communications team. You must have proven experience of delivering compelling Marketing campaigns and excellent communications pieces. You must have worked across both digital platforms and more traditional press and print. An inspirational leader and communicator, you must have experience of dealing with senior level contacts both internally and externally, and possess the ability to contribute to the charity at a strategic level. The role requires excellent knowledge of contemporary Marketing techniques and will need someone with the confidence to be innovative and entrepreneurial. Of paramount importance is a proven record of managerial success, and a wealth of ambition and determination.

If you feel excited by the prospect of helping this outstanding charity to achieve their ambitions and have the skill set required to do this then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits include 32 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, and recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).

For further information about this role, including a full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, please visit the Job Vacancies section of our website,  or contact Clare Newbegin or Rachel Sherbourne at Martin House, Grove Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6TX or by telephone.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th July

Interviews will take place on Monday 27th July via zoom.  We try to keep our postage costs down so if you have not heard from us by Friday 24th July please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Registered Charity No. 517919

Company Registration No. 2016332, England

Are you a talented writer with a knack for pulling together compelling stories to make Samaritans stand out in the media, and will also encourage people to volunteer and donate? Are you good at managing key relationships sensitively and thinking creatively about the best ways to get our messages out to new audiences through traditional and digital media?

• Ewell, Surrey with some homeworking (Currently all home working)
• 6 month fixed term contract, full time
• £26-£28K per annum + Competitive Benefits

A little bit about the role...

Samaritans’ volunteers are there for people when life gets tough, and the demand for our service is rising all the time. Last year we responded to a call for help every six seconds. We are looking for a well-connected, innovative and digital savvy media professional to help us engage new audiences, reach younger people, and land great media coverage that increases awareness of the hugely important work Samaritans does.

We’re looking for somebody who is comfortable working with sensitive material and can support vulnerable people through the process of sharing their story, as well as prioritising the interests of Samaritans.

We are looking for someone with loads of creative ideas, ready to take on the challenges of a busy press office, writing press releases, responding to journalists’ requests, and supporting our volunteers with media advice where necessary.

If you have experience of working with case studies and driving positive news coverage at a news, PR agency or in house we would like to hear from you. Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing would be great, but most of all we need someone passionate about this job, good at devising and executing PR plans so that we get our name out there, and keep Samaritans at the top of the agenda where it deserves to be. re you a talented writer with a knack for pulling together compelling stories to make Samaritans stand out in the media, which will also encourage people to volunteer and donate?

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the attached job description as set out below.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their motivations for applying and how they meet each of role criteria as set out in the JD no later than 9.00 am on  Tuesday 14th July 2020.

Please see our website or the job description for further information. 

Samaritans is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strive to create a supportive environment for our staff and volunteers. We believe having a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and allows us to represent the communities we serve and support our callers. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and LGBT+ communities.

Reporting to the UK Communications and Fundraising Manager within the Executive Department, you will be at the forefront of demonstrating to the public how Afghanaid is changing lives in Afghanistan. You will perform a variety of administrative tasks to support the smooth functioning of the fundraising team; contribute to the retention and growth of our supporter base by producing content for our fundraising communications; support the management of our social media channels; and engage with current and potential supporters online. During this 6-month internship, you will be given close support and guidance to undertake the tasks detailed below.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications

• Work closely with the UK Communications and Fundraising Manager to assist in all supporter liaison and fundraising communications activities.
• Identify opportunities for positive exposure of Afghanaid, and opportunities to inspire new support.
• Liaise with project staff in Afghanistan to gather case studies and photos to develop into communications content.

Social Media:

• Create, edit and schedule engaging content across all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube (images, videos, animations/gifs and infographics).
• Use social media platforms to promote our website content and drive traffic to our website.
• Help oversee, collect and analyse social media metrics to assess the effectiveness and reach of our online presence, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor online content posted by others on our social media platforms and respond in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Identify opportunities to engage new audiences, potentially with targeted content.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new social media accounts.
• Identify trends and cultural moments on social media which are relevant to Afghanaid and identify ways to get involved.
• Help develop, maintain and execute a social media content calendar across platforms to grow community engagement, awareness, and adoption.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a social media strategy.

Website:

• Help keep the website up to date by drafting copy and proofreading content to ensure it is grammatically correct and sensitive to the cultural and security considerations within Afghanistan.

Email:

• Support in the creation of monthly email newsletters to be sent to our subscribers.

Administration

• Process post and answer the office telephone.
• Process all donations received, whether by mail, online or by other means and ensure donors are thanked in a timely manner.
• Ensure Gift Aid declarations are sought from all eligible donors and appropriately filed.
• Ensure lapsed regular givers are contacted in a timely manner.
• Support the Finance Officer to reconcile monthly income by accurately coding donation reports.
• Maintain up-to-date records in the fundraising database. Ensure data is collected and entered accurately in the database to enable effective communications and strategic marketing decisions.

External Fundraising Appeals

• Support the UK Communications and Fundraising Manager to pursue and execute external fundraising appeal opportunities, including UK Aid Match, The Big Give, and various national newspaper Christmas appeals. This will entail producing creative communications and logistical support.

For the right candidate, this internship has the opportunity to develop into a more permanent position.

Full job description and person specification attached.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and creative individual that is committed to the use of digital and communications to improve people’s lives.

The digital and communications manager role is a new post in the charity, taking an operational lead in implementing key aspects of the charity’s first digital strategy. This ambitious strategy aims to ensure that digital enables Unlock to increase the reach, accessibility and impact of our work to improve the lives of people with criminal records. The new role will also support Unlock to continue to ‘punch above its weight’ in policy, influencing and other ways by developing the charity’s external communications.

The role includes coordinating Unlock’s digital presence to ensure that we reach as many people as possible and help them to self-serve digitally, optimising digital tools to improve engagement – websites, video, communications, email and social media. The role will lead on embedding digital design principles into our work, joining-up our content approach, implementing innovative tools to help people and redeveloping the Unlock websites. The role will be responsible for creating powerful communications that raises the voice and experiences of people with criminal records, increases awareness of Unlock’s work and supports our policy and influencing work to challenge the stigma and discrimination that people face.

Multi-channel communications are crucial to Amnesty International UK’s success. We’re looking for a skilled Head of Communications and Engagement maternity cover who can tackle a complex and varied communications challenge that covers everything from social media and traditional print, to delivering our communication strategy and increasing awareness of our brand.

About the role

As our Head of Communications and Engagement you will lead our strategic communications to drive the impact of our campaigns, grow our movement and profile and increase our influence. This key, senior role will see you take responsibility for our overall communications strategy and planning, all our digital activities and the leadership of our brand. You will also oversee all our print design and editorial work including our magazine and all of our video and audio production.  

Alongside being a member of our Leadership Team, you will also be active on an operational level, leading a large, multi-disciplinary creative team to produce audience-centred communications. Innovation and best practice will be at the heart of your work. The day-to-day challenges that this role faces will be diverse.

About you

You have extensive experience as a senior communications professional in a similar role, either inside or outside the third sector. You are an effective team manager with experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams. You can manage digital marketing functions; substantial budgets; cross-organisational projects; and marketing programmes across online and offline channels. With your expert knowledge of your field, you’ll have the credibility to guide senior creatives and work with Amnesty International leaders. You’ll also be adept at managing suppliers, motivating teams and interpreting data. A strategic, innovative thinker, with a gift for dealing with people, you’ll be keen to stretch your talents and make a difference in an influential role.  

About Us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied.

Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We are dedicated to being an excellent inclusive employer and offer the following benefits:

• 9% employer pension contribution when you contribute 5%

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays

• Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary

• Opportunities to volunteer at major events

• Support a range of flexible working

• Interest Free Travel / Bike / Computer loans

• Range of wellbeing and social activities

Apply for this role

For further details about the role please click the 'apply' link. To apply, please complete an application form before 9am on Friday 17 July 2020.

Interviews will be held online/remotely on Tuesday 28 July 2020.

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

The position of Communications Manager at Prospect Burma is an interesting and diverse role, of vital importance to ensuring the success of our small charity. This is an important time for Prospect Burma as we implement a new three-year strategy focussing on growth of our programmes, supported by income growth and enhancement of organisational systems.

The post-holder will take responsibility, under the Executive Director, for Prospect Burma’s entire communications offering, working with Fundraising and Programmes departments in the UK and Myanmar to deliver on our business plan. The successful candidate will have strong experience of providing high quality and effective material for both online and offline content, experience in social media and digital communication, and in developing organisational language and voice. In the coming years we are seeking to raise Prospect Burma’s profile to new audiences in the UK and Myanmar, and this role will be vital to ensuring success.

We are a small team of just five people in the UK office, and the successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of a varied workload and will be skilled in developing and implementing creative solutions.

Please download the full job description and application form for more details. Please note, all applications that do not include a completed application form will be rejected.

Key Relationships 

The Communications Manager will report to the Executive Director, and will work closely with the Programmes Funding Manager (London), Supporter Relations Officer (London) and the charity’s Myanmar-based team. The Communications Manager will be supported by an advisory sub-committee of Trustees. 

Principal responsibilities 

A. Language and Branding 

• Maintain and develop the charity’s brand, brand guidelines and standards of use

• Work with the management team to develop organisational language, in particular around new projects and organisational strategies 

• Be the gatekeeper of the brand, ensuring consistency throughout the organisation 

B. Audience Engagement 

• Undertake the production of written publications both internal and external including the Annual Report, newsletters and other publicity materials

• Maintain and develop the charity’s website and microsites to provide accurate and compelling information to a variety of audiences in the UK and Myanmar, and supporting the needs of the rest of the charity. Use Google Analytics to track the effectiveness of website content.

• Create engaging marketing campaigns for the charity’s programmes and events 

• Manage a range of digital campaign and fundraising platforms, including Google AdWords and JustGiving 

• Oversee the use of social media channels 

• Maintain effective internal communications between departments and between the staff and board of trustees 

• Oversee the creation and development of a series of short videos 

• Support the planning, organisation and implementation of supporter events 

C. Strategy, planning and innovation 

• Use current and innovative trends to maximise and grow reach and engagement on social media

• Develop and implement a communications strategy that supports the charity’s 3-year aims 

• Develop a public relations strategy that will raise the charity’s profile with a variety of stakeholders in Myanmar and the UK 

• Identify key communication requirements in Myanmar; recruit, train and manage a Myanmar-based Communications Officer to fulfil those requirements. 

D. Other responsibilities 

• Manage all aspects of communications in Myanmar

• Recruit and manage communications volunteers in the UK 

• Support alumni communications within the ARCH structure

• Maintain and update the communications operations manual on a regular basis and run communications training sessions for staff 

• Assist with correspondence and responding to enquiries where necessary. 

• Other such duties as shall reasonably be required as part of a small, collaborative staff team. 

• Some travel to Myanmar, when the Covid-19 pandemic is under control, may be required 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and competency in writing, oral presentation, and copy for print / online production 

• Proficient in the use of design-based IT packages such as InDesign

• Flexible, with a proven ability to plan, prioritise and organise events and tasks 

• Ability to take initiative, analyse and assess problems, and suggest creative or innovative solutions; ability to identify areas for improvement in own areas of responsibility

• Proficiency in IT skills, using Microsoft Office software suite, web based software, Mailchimp and social media channels 

• Competent in the management of websites using Wordpress, or similar CMS

• History of working for a small organisation and/or having the sole communications responsibility with an organisation 

• Experience of PR and policy 

• Confidence and ability to speak up when needed, with diplomacy and respect 

• Proactive and highly organised, with good time management and planning skills, and attention to detail. 

• Ability to manage a diverse range of projects, meet deadlines and work under pressure. 

• Excellent team-working skills and the willingness to work flexibly within a small team. 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of, and an interest in, Myanmar. 

• An understanding of individual donor fundraising and stewardship 

• Event management skills 

• Experience in writing press releases and securing media coverage for campaigns 

• Experience of recruiting and managing staff and volunteers. 

• Creating and editing video content

We are looking for someone who can ensure the voices of people with lived experience of immigration detention are front and centre of all of our communications and online activities.

If you are interested in using your communications, digital and fundraising skills to help us have a genuine impact on the lives of people in immigration detention, then we would love to hear from you!

We’re looking for an ambitious, creative and motivated individual to join our small staff team as Communications Officer. This is a brand new role for the organisation and you will have the chance to shape it and make it your own. 

AVID is an equal opportunities organisation, committed to increasing diversity. Applications from people with lived experience of detention or the immigration system are encouraged. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled people regardless of background. 

Communications Officer

£28,000 per annum, full time (37.5 hours)

Initially fixed term for six months, funding is sought to extend this to a permanent role 

The Communications Officer will lead on all aspects of our external communications and digital work, ensuring that AVID can extend its reach, accessibility and influence on behalf of people in immigration detention. Putting the voices and experience of people in detention front and centre of our communications work, this is a unique opportunity to apply your communications and digital skills to raise the profile of a small charity which regularly punches above its weight in policy and influencing. Working closely with the Director, and AVID members, you will develop and deliver strong content across a range of online platforms, amplifying the voices of people in detention and the volunteers who support them. You will also apply your digital skills to creating new and innovative ways of servicing our membership and stakeholders, as well as building successful individual giving campaigns. 

The role includes coordinating AVID’s online presence to ensure we reach as many people as possible and help them to access timely, informative and accurate content on the challenges facing people subject to the hostile environment and in immigration detention. You will optimise digital tools to help build our engagement through our website, newsletter, social media and other online formats. The role will lead on taking a creative approach to expanding our communications portfolio, including through video and audio. As well as creating engaging content to meet these aims, you will help to build our membership base and contribute to our sustainability by raising funds online. This is the perfect opportunity for someone seeking to use their skills flexibly, creating powerful communications content that seeks to empower, strengthen and inform. 

CLOSING MIDDAY 10th JULY 

Challengers seeks a highly skilled individual looking to work with a ambitious team of fundraising and communications professionals. This role will be an excellent opportunity for the candidate who is seeking a role which will challenge and extend their skills, allow them to work with a great team of people in an inclusive and supportive environment, whilst being given autonomy to change and develop new strategies in a growing organisation.

You will be responsible for both the fundraising and communications strategies for the organsiation. A cultivator of income, support and followers, prepared to support the organisation to the next level of growth. Must be able to build great relationships both internally and externally and have a proven track record of income generation.

Communications and Campaigns Manager

FTE £50,000 - £55,000 + benefits

21 hours per week (happy to talk flexible working)

10 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Wimbledon

We’re the CIPD — the professional body for HR and people development. We are the voice of a worldwide community of more than 150,000 members committed to championing better work and working lives. We’ve been setting the benchmark for excellence in people and organisation development for more than 100 years, helping members build their professional expertise and organisations build their HR and leadership capability. Given the many recent changes in the world of work, there has never been a more interesting and important time to join us. We offer a friendly and stimulating culture and a wide range of professional development opportunities and benefits such as 28 days’ holiday, free access to LinkedIn Learning and flexible working arrangements.

The Role

As Communications and Campaigns Manager, you will develop engaging communications campaigns and activities that support the CIPD’s social impact strategy of equipping our members to drive positive change in the world of work through practical action and volunteering. You will strengthen the CIPD’s brand reputation and maximises our impact and voice.

This is an exciting time to join the CIPD. The world of work is changing and the CIPD is at the heart of important debates around the future of work, the ‘good work’ agenda and key workplace issues such as skills, productivity and inclusion.

Please note some UK-wide travel may be required for attendance at meetings and external events.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working with the Social Impact and Innovation Lead and Brand & Communications team to drive the CIPD’s impact against its mission of ‘championing better work and working lives’
• Driving the strategy and delivery of an integrated communications plan (encompassing member communication, wider marketing, media and social media) around our social impact, working with the Brand & Communications team to maximising all CIPD channels
• Working with colleagues to ensure that the social impact work directly contributes to enhancing the CIPD’s brand and profile, as well as the role of the people profession, amongst key audiences
• Driving the Social Impact and Innovation team’s programme of work that support communications activity (including surveys, external research and collaborations, case study collection and output creation) around our social impact programmes and activities. This includes providing comms support and guidance to social impact programme leads as required
• Proactively identifying and leading on opportunities for collaboration with third parties and external stakeholders and managing these relationships to maximise positive exposure for the CIPD. 
• Being a lead representative for the CIPD to key national stakeholders, where required, upholding our reputation and brand through excellent leadership and communication at external meetings and presentations
• Working with the Social Impact and Innovation team on developing communications to support the implementation of an outreach strategy to potential funding partners
• Measuring the effectiveness of communications and campaigns – focusing on outcomes, not just outputs
• Working with the Internal Communications team to increase awareness of the work of the Social Impact and Innovation team and make connections with other departments where relevant.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Experience of developing and delivering communications and campaign strategies
• Strong experience of delivering multi-channel audience-led communications campaigns with impact
• Experience of representing an organisation to senior external stakeholders
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Experience of writing copy to an excellent standard in a variety of styles (e.g. marketing and campaigns collateral, press releases, feature articles, web, social media)
• A proactive approach to relationship building and a high level of diplomacy, with the ability to manage difficult situations at all levels
• Ability to manage a wide-range of external suppliers and internal colleagues to deliver a range of discrete projects, events and outputs, on time and within budget
• Good presentation skills, confidence, resilience, and determination
• Working knowledge of volunteering, membership organisations, the world of business and public policy is desirable.

Please note, this advert is due to close on Tuesday 7 July 2020.

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CIPD: valuing everyone as an individual!

The CIPD define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we value all our employees, customers and clients as people. 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 in employment regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Since 2013 Justlife has carried out research and produced reports ranging from a review of the effects on the health and wellbeing of people placed in UTA, recommendations of solutions to the challenges faced by local authorities, landlords and support services, and mapping the provision of UTA across England.

The research, policy and communications work build on local frontline services in Brighton and Manchester that support adults experiencing housing vulnerability, many of whom face complex and multiple disadvantage. It uses learning from the services and from the wider research that it carries out to influence policy and systems change for residents of UTA on a local and national level, as well as within the Justlife services.

The role will build on our communications strategy and drive improvement in our ability to tell our story through promoting the work of Justlife, with the aim of building brand awareness and increasing fundraising, as well as highlighting the issues and solutions we develop locally and nationally. The role will include some travel between Justlife’s two projects based in Brighton & Manchester.