We are looking for a passionate Support Services Officer to play a key role in offering support and information to women and their loved ones affected by cervical cancer, cervical cell changes and those with concerns or questions about the cervical screening or HPV vaccination programs. You will also be responsible for offering additional support through our Callback service and the day to day running of our Ask the Expert service providing online medical clarification. The ideal candidate will be self-motivating, and a clear communicator with strong supportive and multi-tasking skills

This is a full time, one year fixed term contract.

To apply for this role please send a CV and a covering letter to Debbie Shipley, Support Services Manager

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for application:  5pm on the 29th January 2021

Interview date:  Friday 5th February 2021

ABOUT THE ROLE

Amnesty Tech is looking for a part-time assistant starting immediately on a consultancy basis until the end of 2021. The post-holder will be remotely based.

JOB PURPOSE

Ensure that resources are used and accounted for effectively, Programme activities are well planned and reported on, and communication and cross Programme work is effective. Coordinate the planning, reporting and budgeting for Amnesty Tech. Provide administrative and program support to Amnesty tech and its Director and Deputy Directors, and implement and coordinate the Programme's administrative and communications systems to contribute to the smooth running of the Programme.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the development and operation of Amnesty Tech, including by: arranging meetings; supporting project management; preparation and support of missions, including supporting security preparation, booking flights and accommodations as needed, and preparing expense claims; and other tasks as needed.
2. Train and support new staff on various admin processes to ensure that all staff complete administrative responsibilities in a timely and accurate fashion.
3. Maintain a detailed understanding of IS financial procedures; deal with expense reports and process payments and invoices; assist with the preparation of project budgets and forecasts; monitor restricted funds; obtain and review regular reports on expenditure and other agreed management information from the Finance Programme.
4. Assist in drafting narrative donor reports for restricted funding grants and developing an information management system or systems for tracking funding proposals and reporting requirements.
5. Prepare draft contracts for consultancies, track deadlines for consultants' outputs, liaise with consultants as required to ensure that external partners are clear on their terms of work, and coordinate the work of consultants and volunteers. Liaise with the Procurement team and the Accounts Payable team to make sure that crisis consultants have signed contracts and their payments are processed on time.
6. Organise and coordinate travel for the Amnesty Tech Director and Deputy Directors and provide support to the Amnesty Tech colleagues for travel for urgent deployments or when on mission, and Programme Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings and associated logistics, (including for example agenda and document distribution, booking rooms, minute taking) to ensure that meetings run smoothly.
7. Coordinate and support Amnesty Tech planning, reporting and reviews so that records are maintained and senior team members can report accurately on the performance of the Programme.
8. Propose, organise and maintain filing and administrative systems for Amnesty Tech, maintain and update the Amnesty Tech project sites. Establish and maintain accurate record keeping, retrieval systems and other administrative processes to support the efficient operation of the Programme. Support the use of new systems such as SharePoint, OneDrive etc.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and diplomatically in English, other languages such as French and Arabic are an asset
• Experience of working with restricted funds and of preparing and monitoring budgets; an ability to identify budget problems and solve them
• Ability to organise and coordinate international travel and manage meetings
• Experience of establishing and maintaining office systems and coordinating an efficient flow of communications and information
• Ability to multitask and manage a workload with competing deadlines and to adjust priorities
• Understanding of and basic knowledge of human rights
• Ability to collaborate well with others as well as to work independently and with initiative
• Ability to use sound judgment and initiative, solve problems and provide constructive inputs

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Closing: January 18, 2021

Location: London

Salary: £27,510 - £30,618

Contract type: Fixed Term until 17/09/2021

Context and Purpose of the Job

The Refugee Council employs over 200 staff and works with volunteers across England. The Human Resources Team advises and supports the organisation on a range of HR matters. The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for supporting organisation-wide HR activity, including payroll collation and input, recruitment and selection, clearance checks, and ensuring systems and processes work efficiently.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

1. To be the main contact for managers in ensuring that information impacting on staff pay is inputted accurately and the relevant checking processes are carried out to agreed deadlines. To investigate and resolve any errors and discrepancies which may arise out of this.

2. To ensure the integrity and accuracy of information held on the payroll and HR databases across a variety of employee life cycle events so as to enable effective extraction, interrogation and reporting of data.

3. To produce associated HR paperwork for changes to individual staff circumstances for example: change of hours, maternity, pay awards, sick pay entitlements etc.

Recruitment Administration

1. To be an ongoing point of contact for recruiting managers/volunteer coordinators/candidates throughout the recruitment process, advising on timescales, interview panels and process.

2. To draft and publish effective and attractive adverts.

3. To issue relevant paperwork and information to new starters, including references and other clearances, offer letters, contracts, pension letters, induction, etc.

4. Responsible for managing the referral/renewal process for obtaining criminal records checks for staff and volunteers. Using both an online and hardcopy DBS application process. Liaising with staff/volunteers, managers/coordinators to ensure timely and accurate paperwork and adherence to policy. Maintaining the DBS log to ensure relevant staff hold the necessary clearance and making sure renewals take place in a timely manner.

5. To develop and maintain effective personnel and recruitment files.

6. To review processes and look for improvements in order to improve the candidate experience.

HR Data

7. To collate and compile HR metrics data for quarterly reports.

General

8. To manage the HR, recruitment and payroll mailboxes to ensure queries are dealt with or referred on as appropriate.

9. To coordinate the online mandatory training for new and current staff.

10. To contribute to ad hoc HR projects as required.

11. To ensure HR information published on the RC website is informative and up to date.

12. To take notes supporting key HR meetings, e.g. Joint Negotiating Committee (Union), disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings.

13. To provide a customer-focused service to team colleagues, staff and external customers.

14. To work as part of the Human Resources Team, attending regular team meetings and participating in the overall objectives of the team.

15. To undertake additional duties, commensurate with team working and job grade where required.

For more information, please see HR and Payroll Assistant JD.

Closing date for applications is 18th January 2021.

Interviews will take place in the week of 21st January 2021.

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Job title:   Legacy Marketing Assistant

Location:   Southwater HQ (temporarily based from home due to COVID)

Salary:    Circa. £19,800 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:   35

Closing date:   10:00 Monday 18th January 2021

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a marketing role? Are you highly organised with a passion for delivering excellent customer service? Do you care about animal welfare? If you have answered ‘yes’ to these questions, we can’t wait to hear from you!

The RSPCA is the largest animal welfare charity in the UK, every year helping  thousands of animals suffering from neglect, cruelty and abuse. In the decade of our bicentenary, and operating in a world that’s more complex and challenging than ever before, we’re determined to continue increasing our reach, impact, and effectiveness.

The Legacy Marketing team is responsible for activities that recruit, convert and retain supporters in order to grow and maintain the Society’s largest income stream. As a Legacy Marketing Assistant, your role is vital to developing and maintaining supporter relationships while assisting with marketing activity and fulfilling administrative responsibilities. 

You will be working in a small team, alongside the Legacy Marketing Manager, focused on delivering activities to convert enquirers into supporters and then retaining them through stewardship.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and coordinating incoming enquiries into the team - providing excellent customer service and personalising responses where appropriate

• Providing advice and guidance to supporters on leaving a gift in their Will or registering their pet for the Home for Life scheme

• Supporting the delivery of marketing activities (which can include proof reading, copywriting, drafting data briefs, coordinating suppliers) as well as the fulfillment of marketing activities

• Sourcing and developing supporter case studies to be used in marketing campaigns and press 

• Assisting in the operation of supporter events at our Animal Centres from invitation management to post event feedback and analysis

• Developing and maintaining relationships with legacy prospects and pledgers

• Maintaining records on databases and ensure accurate data input

• Logging and recording incoming communication from multiple channels

You’ll have: 

• Experience in managing customer/supporter relationships and a desire to start a career in marketing

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively build relationships

• The ability to quickly develop a knowledge of legacy marketing products and the work of the RSPCA

• An eye for detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

• Experience in using various databases or customer record systems and a willingness to learn new technologies

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google packages

What’s in it for you: 

You’ll have an opportunity to work for the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales. 

We value and recognise our employees’ contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:

35 hours standard working week, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days with service; a generous pension scheme with associated life assurance and group income protection scheme; access to private healthcare scheme; support for professional development after qualifying period and access to our employee assistance programme.We also offer free parking on site.

How to apply: 

An application form and job description can be downloaded from this web page.

We do not accept CVs without a fully completed application form.

Please visit the RSPCA jobs page for details of how to download an application form and submit your application by the closing date of Monday 18th January 2021.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic we will be holding interviews mostly through Google Hangouts. For any part of the recruitment process requiring an onsite visit a full assessment will be carried out to ensure everyone’s safety. 

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. 

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

Oasis is recruiting three Youth Development Workers to be part of a new team of working on a groundbreaking project, supporting A&E Departments in the Greater Manchester area in reducing the harm to young people from violence.  As this is a new project we are also recruiting for a Project Coordinator and an Administrator.

Key responsibilities for the Youth Development Workers will be:

• Offering intensive 1:1 support to young people who present to A&E due to violence, including support for the parent / carers and family unit.
• Designing a bespoke plan for the young person (inc referrals partners, agencies)
• Developing the skills of staff within A&E in engaging with young people who come into A&E as a result of a violent incident.
• Working in a team that delivers one-to-one support and mentoring.

Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:

• A relevant qualification in Youth & Community (JNC) or Social Work (QSW) or SEND OR able to demonstrate relevant experience.
• Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.
• Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes in circumstance and able to work unsocial hours
• Experience with working with multi agencies

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new project based in A&E Departments, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
• A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements

If you are interested in this position, please download the documents on this page or go to the Oasis UK charity website (CVs alone will not be accepted).

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 25th January 2021.

Interviews will take place on 11th & 12th February 2021 (possibly in person or online)

FULL TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK (1 FTE)

FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO MARCH 2022

SALARY:  £23,396 p.a. (plus 7% non-contributory pension)

LOCATION:  GREATER MANCHESTER

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 10 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

We are looking for people who care, have patience and life experience and like working with young people. Due to increasing demands for our service, we have several Talkback learning assistant vacancies to deliver a range of services to our members with learning disability and/or autism. Within the Equip team, you will be working part of your time in local Further Education colleges supporting young people,( 16-25 years old) one to one, towards their education goals. We also do community based projects including gardening and allotment groups (some of which are based in National Trust properties), social and life skills training, a men’s independence group, travel training, a drama group which puts on regular shows, a recycling and tools workshop, a creative media group and a group working with animals.

We are currently recruiting for:

Project Workers – Learning Assistants - £18000- £19200 p.a. or pro rata

Both full and part time roles available (a minimum of 3 days a week)

Full year and term time roles available

No shift work or evening/weekend work

You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability or autism to meet their individual needs also support young people with their families to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of how to build confidence in a young person. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).

Closing date: 31st December 2020

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced wildlife manager to be pivotal in developing a centre of excellent for wildlife rehabilitation in the South East.

You will be responsible for admissions, initial assessment of casualties and for developing individual care plans for each animal, leading to their eventual release. You will also be responsible for the development of protocols and operating procedures, driving best practice throughout the unit. 

If you are expecting to just ‘manage’ a wildlife unit, this role is not for you. You will be supported by a part time wildlife supervisor and a wildlife assistant at peak times, underpinned by volunteers, but you must be fully hands on in animal care.

We are not a sanctuary and every wild animal which comes to us has an expectation of release back to their natural environment. You must also be prepared to train and direct all of the staff and volunteers within the Unit and to liaise with our team of mobile animal rescue officers. 

You will help to shape the future of the care and rehabilitation of wildlife at Wadars. Our existing facilities restricts the number and type of casualties which can we can support. The new unit will enable us to deliver care at a significant level across multiple species. You will need to have the vision to see beyond our current offering and contribute to the overall design and development of the new wildlife unit.

We do not have a resident vet and you must be prepared to make decisions on a day to day basis regarding the welfare of each animal. It is therefore essential that you will have worked in a similar rescue and rehabilitation unit for at least five years of which, at least two years must have been as a manager or in a senior leadership position. We will also consider applicants from a veterinary background, providing you have management and extensive hands-on wildlife experience.

About Wadars

Set in the heart of the South Downs, Wadars Animal Rescue is a leading local charity and has been rescuing wildife and rehoming companion animals for over 50 years.

Are you looking to apply your skills to a passionate network committed to positive change? Are you interested in helping groups to develop and learn? Can you pull information together, work as part of a team and support volunteers? Are you comfortable working online as part of a distributed team? Are you willing to start small and help to grow the network, and the role? Are you looking for a flexible working pattern in an organisation committed to good People Care? If so, read on!

Who are we?

The Permaculture Association works to empower individuals and communities to design their homes, gardens, farms, businesses and whole lives in order to collectively generate a sustainable future. By putting ethics first and using natural systems as a model, there are simple and innovative ways to live fairly and sustainably now and in the future.

Our work is wide-ranging and varied, supporting permaculture education, research, networking and action. We are a growing charity, with 1700(+) members, and partnerships with organisations in the UK and internationally.

The Projects Network Development Officer role in a nutshell

We are seeking a projects network development officer to join our small and dedicated team. We work online using G-Suite, CiviCRM, Slack, & Zoom and other tools to enable us to collaborate and stay connected. Duties of the post will include:

• Projects network support, including hosting monthly Zoom socials for members of the Association's LAND network and wider projects
• Strategy and fundraising, including working with the network and CEO to identify and develop funding opportunities to further support this work
• Farming engagement support, including supporting members contributions to the Northern Real Farming Conference & Oxford Real Farming Conference
• Finance, admin, monitoring and evaluation, using our online co-working tools
• Communications & Events, including supporting and attending events, and providing news and updates to the Communications team and the website

Who we are looking for

As an inclusive employer and membership organisation, we want our staff team to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. Therefore we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

We are a small team and we want someone who is conscientious and well organised, able to be flexible, responsive and positive, and passionate about support our practical permaculture projects network to develop and thrive.

What next?

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification carefully, and get in touch if you have any questions or would like an informal discussion. The application form and all supporting information can be found via our website or attached here. We look forward to hearing from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the growth of the co-operative and voluntary sector and put your skills to good use in truly meaningful, interesting and rewarding work. We will not consider your application unless you send a cover letter explaining why you might want to work for us rather than any other accountancy practice.

Detail

In 2017, Third Sector Accountancy formed to change the world of accountancy for co-operatives, charities and social enterprises, providing friendly and expert help and advice to other organisations striving for positive social change. 

Committed to team development, all of our colleagues are either training for formal ICAEW ACA qualification or continuing their professional development within the firm.

Our rapidly growing client base value our understanding of the sector and our commitment to providing services that support their needs, and they appreciate that we share their desire to make the world a better place. Our clients are extremely diverse in activity, ranging from micro-enterprises to multi-million turnover co-operatives and charities.

We are looking for a new colleague, qualified (ACA/ACCA/AAT) or unqualified, who is keen to work with a variety of amazing clients. If you are unqualified (ICAEW or ACCA) then you will need to take on the challenge of training for the ICAEW ACA qualification to complement our team and support our growth. Are you an ethically and socially motivated individual with financial experience and commitment to personal development? If you are excited by the idea of joining us and engaging with our clients and are able to rise to the challenges and rewards of working in a non-hierarchical team, please send your CV and a letter saying why you want to work for us.

Do you love dogs?  Are you a tenacious account manager, with excellent relationship building skills looking for a new challenge?

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK and last year we cared for over 14,000 dogs in our network of 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. At Dogs Trust no healthy dog is ever destroyed.

We are reliant on voluntary donations in order to continue our work. As part of this, Dogs Trust receives donations from corporate partners, charitable trusts/foundations and wealthy individuals (major donors) and there is huge potential to increase funds from these sources significantly in order to continue the expansion of our work.

As a result, we are seeking a fundraiser who relishes the excitement of exceeding income targets, developing strong relationships and working with existing corporate partners to ensure that all commitments are delivered, whilst identifying opportunities to increase the value of these long-standing relationships.

Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Team Manager and working alongside our existing Corporate Partnerships Officers and Assistant, you will be responsible for account management of a number of our existing corporate relationships and will help in the development of the charity's partnerships strategy.

If you are a real team player with a proven track record in delivering exceptional account management, always meeting targets, as well as having excellent communication and relationship building skills, along with a tenacious approach, then we’d love to hear from you. 

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button.  Our application process requires you to submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

The Management Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller and be responsible for the production of all departmental management accounts. You will be working with budget holders to ensure effective management and optimal performance of the Hospice and assisting budget holders to set robust budgets that are fit for purpose, and play a vital role in the production of rolling forecasts.You will also be assisting the Financial Controller with the production of consolidated accounts and year-end accounts, as well as reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Part-qualified (finalist) accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of preparing and improving business and financial reports

Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme is available

We offer 27 days' holiday plus public holidays and excellent pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).

Closing date: 24th January 2021

The trustees are wishing to appoint an experienced senior manager to lead the further development and establishment of The Joshua Tree as both a credible provider of quality support services to families impacted by childhood cancer and as the organisation of choice for affected families seeking a supportive environment throughout all the stages of their personal and difficult journey. The Joshua Tree is ideally placed to meet these needs having a beautiful and purpose-built resource centre in the heart of Cheshire completed in the early part of 2020 and a skilled, compassionate, and committed team of staff and volunteers. At the heart of its ethos is the desire to provide more than anything else a quality experience for beneficiaries for as long as they need it, and this drives everything that we do. 

We are looking for an experienced and talented Fundraising Manager who can develop and execute an effective fundraising strategy to deliver growth across a wide range of existing and new income streams.

You will have the proven ability to research and develop winning fundraising applications, negotiate sponsorship deals and develop and maintain positive relationships with donors. A natural multi-tasker, you will have the flexibility to manage a varied workload, juggling responsibility for meeting bid deadlines, ensuring delivery of fundraising events, reporting to funders and managing key corporate accounts. With attention to detail and excellent written and verbal presentation, you will also have the negotiation and project management skills to co-ordinate the production of complex bids and budgets.

Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham works to improve the quality of life and enhance the status and influence of older people. Between now and 2022, we intend to diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our work. The Fundraising Manager role is a new management post, working closely with the CEO and sitting on the Fundraising Committee with Trustees.

Press & Communications Officer

We are seeking a Press and Communications Officer to generate and maximise positive media coverage of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice, in order to further the aims and objectives of the campaign.

Press & Communications Officer Responsibilities:

To date the campaign has been entirely run by volunteers, but as it has grown and developed there has been an increasing need for staff support to ensure that we are as effective as possible and have the best possible chance of achieving our campaign objectives. The Press and Communications Officer will provide wide-ranging support to the campaign in ensuring effective media coverage and achieving maximum engagement with social media channels. This will include media liaison and monitoring for opportunities, interview booking as well as prepping and training spokespeople, sharing content on our social channels, as well as a proactive and innovative approach to getting our campaign in the news.

This role will work with two other paid roles, the Campaign Manager and Campaign Coordinator and be line-managed by the Campaign Manager. Support will also be provided by a large pool of volunteers with a range of responsibilities and expertise. We are really excited for the potential these new roles bring to take our campaign to the next level and amplify the voices of bereaved families to secure positive change.

Press & Communications Officer Requirements:

• An understanding of the role news coverage plays in winning campaigns
• Experience of providing media services to an organisation dealing with contested matters of public interest
• Ability to advise, support and lead staff in carrying out media activities
• Ability to formulate and implement media strategy solely and within teams
• Ability to craft compelling messages that influence news coverage
• Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of the workings and needs of media in the UK
• Ability to advocate for and represent the campaign in meetings and publicly, if required
• Ability to solve problems relating to the work of a press office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of communicating clearly in face to face meetings and in difficult circumstances
• Experience of developing strong and enduring relationships with journalists
• Ability to manage the social media accounts of an organisation

About Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK:

Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice is a newly formed not-for-profit organisation working to provide a voice for families bereaved by Covid-19. We have more than 2,000 members who are all personally bereaved and at the heart of everything we do. We’re campaigning for a statutory public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the pandemic so that families can get answers and lessons can be learnt to prevent further loss of life. Alongside our campaign to secure an inquiry, we are also campaigning for improved bereavement support for families and to ensure that those bereaved are protected from hardship.

As a group of volunteers we've already produced agenda-setting front page news stories, garnered support from hundreds of thousands of people, given oral testimony to influential parliamentary committees, held high-level political meetings and been discussed by the Prime Minister in Parliament. Now we’re recruiting paid staff to take the campaign to the next level.

Location: Anywhere in UK - Home Based

Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months, possibility for extension subject to funding)

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December

You may have experience of the following: Communications Officer, Media Manager, PR, Public Relations, Public Relations Officer, Project Management, Charity, Third Sector, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Press Officer, etc.

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