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Job Title: Web Specialist for Children with Voices Charity - One-Time Project
Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Web Specialist to collaborate with us on a one-time project at Children with Voices. As a non-profit organization committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children, we need someone to enhance our online presence for a specific initiative. The selected candidate will work closely with our CEO to update and add new information to our website and create compelling new pages that align with our mission.
Project Scope:
1. Content Update:
- Ensure timely and accurate updates to the content on our website to align with our ongoing initiative.
- Collaborate with various teams to gather information and present it effectively on the website.
2. New Page Creation:
- Work closely with the CEO to develop new website pages specifically for upcoming initiatives.
- Implement engaging visuals and multimedia elements to enhance user experience.
3. Timeline and Deliverables:
- The project is expected to be completed within [specified timeframe].
- Regular updates on project progress and milestones are required.
- Final deliverables include the updated content and new pages ready for deployment.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Web Specialist or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing previous projects.
- Familiarity with content management systems, particularly WordPress.
- Solid understanding of web design principles, user experience, and SEO best practices.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Passion for supporting charitable causes, particularly those focused on children's well-being.
How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic about leveraging your web expertise for a meaningful cause and can commit to a one-time project, we invite you to apply. Please submit your Upwork proposal with a brief cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and sharing why you are passionate about contributing to the Children with Voices Charity on this specific initiative.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to be a part of our mission.
About Children with Voices:
At Children with Voices, we believe in creating a brighter future for every child. Our organization is dedicated to providing support, resources, and opportunities to children in need. Join us in making a positive impact on the world and empowering the voices of the future.
Demelza Charity is seeking high calibre individuals to join our team of Trustees.
Demelza is an inclusive organisation, and we are committed to building a representative workplace, ensuring that we reflect the diversity of the children, families, and communities we support.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions at Demelza and we celebrate the value of difference.
You do not need previous Trustee experience. We offer comprehensive training and we pay all out of pocket expenses. Time commitment is up to 2 days every 3 months, broken down into meetings of around 2 hours and reading papers beforehand. All dates are given one year in advance.
This year we have added targeting to our general trustee recruitment by looking for talented individuals with expertise in the following specific areas, to support our vital work in providing expert palliative and end of life care to babies, children and young people and support to their families.
• Do you have senior nursing expertise at board level or equivalent, with oversight for
clinical governance/quality. You will support delivery of the clinical strategy with the
highest quality and user experience. You will have excellent safeguarding expertise.
• Medical expertise to strengthen the clinical strategy delivery and support a multi
disciplinary approach. Your expertise might come from any relevant medical discipline –
eg paediatrician, critical care, any area of acute medicine.
• Are you a senior experienced retailer, familiar with all aspects of maximising profitability
and positive customer experience. You will help us to maximise the financial,
reputational and PR opportunities of our suite of retail outlets and optimise the model to
support growth.
• We seek professional fundraising expertise for an income stream in excess of several
£million. You will support the broad portfolio to strengthen and sustain the Charity for
the future.
• Communications expertise to help us deliver a concise message to all our stakeholders.
You will have previous senior level experience of delivering key messages and developing
a tone of voice that is inclusive and compelling to all involved with Demelza.
You may have other valuable skills.
Closing date 26th May 2024, interviews to follow.
We deliver extraordinary care to extraordinary children facing serious or life-limiting conditions, providing support for all the family.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview: As a Volunteer Senior Digital Marketer for our women's menstrual health charity, you will play a crucial role in leveraging digital channels to raise awareness, drive engagement, and support fundraising efforts for our programs in Malawi, dedicated to ending period poverty. Your expertise in digital marketing will help amplify our message, reach wider audiences, and mobilize support for menstrual health equity in Malawi, despite being based in the UK.
Responsibilities:
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Digital Strategy Development: Collaborate with the team to develop and implement a comprehensive digital marketing strategy aligned with organizational goals. Identify key objectives, target audiences, and digital channels to maximize impact.
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Content Creation and Management: Create compelling digital content, including social media posts, blog articles, email newsletters, and multimedia assets, to raise awareness about menstrual health issues and our organization's work in Malawi. Ensure all content is culturally sensitive and resonates with UK and Malawian audiences.
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Social Media Management: Manage and grow our presence on social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Develop engaging social media campaigns, schedule posts, and monitor performance metrics to optimize reach and engagement.
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Email Marketing Campaigns: Design and execute email marketing campaigns to nurture donor relationships, promote fundraising initiatives, and share updates about our programs in Malawi. Segment email lists, personalize content, and analyze campaign performance to drive conversions and donations.
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Website Optimization: Collaborate with the web development team to optimize our website for user experience, accessibility, and conversion rate optimization. Regularly update website content, implement SEO best practices, and track website analytics to improve visibility and engagement.
Qualifications:
- Experience in digital marketing, social media management, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, tools, and platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in content creation, graphic design, and multimedia production.
- Knowledge of SEO, email marketing, and web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp).
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Passion for women's health, menstrual equity, and social impact in Malawi.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute your digital marketing skills and expertise to a meaningful cause.
- Professional development and networking opportunities in the field of digital marketing and international development.
- Flexible schedule and remote work arrangement, allowing you to make a difference from anywhere in the UK.
- Chance to collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to advancing menstrual health equity in Malawi.
Join us in leveraging the power of digital marketing to create positive change and empower women and girls in Malawi. Apply now to become a Volunteer Senior Digital Marketer and help us drive impact through innovative digital strategies and campaigns.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
At Teenage Helpline, we are a tight-knit community of people who are passionate about make a difference in the lives of young people across the UK
Teenage Helpline is an online peer-to-peer mentoring service for young people. We can act as the first stepping-stone for young people who do not feel comfortable seeking support for themselves, or who need a listening ear to help them cope with personal issues.
All of our volunteers and employees are remote workers. We have great systems in place to allow our employees and volunteers to get to know each other, work effectively together and do great work!
We are a flexible organisation that values the contributions of everyone. We will never ask more from our volunteers and employees than they can give, but we are sure to celebrate and recognise their efforts.
About the role
The Digital Innovations Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the delivery of value for Teenage Helpline through research of emerging technologies, development of proof of concepts and the delivery of new solutions through technology identified. The role involves communication with other Teenage Helpline team leads; managing team workload; creating an opportunities-based technology plan for the charity; researching technology opportunities; overseeing communication and awareness of technology; liaising with departments to develop use cases and developing solutions.
You’ll be at the forefront of our digital transformation journey. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that enhance user experiences, streamline processes, introduce new workflows and ultimately drive charity growth.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with IT Project Managers to ensure digital innovations projects are assigned, worked on and project requirements are understood.
- Exploring new opportunities with low/no code products such as those in the Microsoft portfolio, making the most of opportunities to provide more value for the charity.
- Forecasting work through research and creation of development plans.
- Promote best practices such as adhering to the project's software development lifecycle requirements.
- Planning initiatives and tracking associated timelines.
- Management of Digital Innovations Team, ensuring work is allocated, managed and tracked effectively.
- Reporting key updates and results to the CIO.
- Identify opportunities for new solutions and improvements in Teenage Helpline’s IT infrastructure and operations.
- Willingness to advise on the direction of development through clear reasoning and justification.
- Explore emerging trends, tools, and frameworks to drive continuous improvement.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh ideas to solve complex challenges.
- Ensure code quality, scalability, and security across all projects.
Skills
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about Teenage Helpline’s IT systems and processes.
- Passion for research and development and how it can create value for Teenage Helpline’s operations.
- Excited about the possibilities of implementing new technology.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organisational skills and the ability to ensure set tasks are delivered on time.
- Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
- Experience working with others and leading a team.
- Understanding of relevant software engineering and security by design principles such as the Software Development Lifecycle and OWASP.
- Strong familiarity with and use of Microsoft 365 and Azure products.
Our mission is to make Teenage Helpline the best charity in the UK. To build inclusive processes, we need to build an inclusive team. Please know that this list is indicative and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel you only are a 75% match. Skills can be learned, but diversity cannot. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture at TeenageHelpline.
The Process
Our hiring process typically has three stages
- Video or Written Application (when applicable)
- Interview with the Talent Team
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
Some roles will have extra stages but we’ll let you know as early as possible if so.
Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to assist.