Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 38 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Website Editor’ to join its award-winning Marketing Division based in its offices in Waterloo, London.

Job Purpose:

• As the principal writer for the IRUK website, the postholder will write the bulk of the copy for the website, applying SEO best practice and ensuring website content aligns with wider marketing plans
• As someone with a passion for writing, as well as meticulous attention to detail and a firm grasp of grammar and plain English, the postholder will be able to adapt and tailor messages for distinct audiences – including donors by different age and behavioural segments
• Manage all content on the website, ensuring timely content updates
• Sub-editing and proof-reading material written by others to ensure quality control and brand consistency - and provide training and guidance to internal contributors where required

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Significant professional copywriting experience, either in house or for an agency
• Proven conceptual copywriting experience, ideally gained in a multi-channel environment, across both print and digital content
• Proven ability to write original and insightful SEO copy to optimise webpages and increase visibility
• Experience of writing in a not-for-profit context and for a Muslim audience is valued
• Hands on experience of using content management systems, particularly Wordpress
• Proven writing skills and strong all-round communication skills
• Degree-level education, ideally in English, Media/Journalism or creative writing
• Knowledge of and interest in international affairs and development
• Strong research skills and interviewing ability
• Knowledge of SEO and keyword research
• A creative, conceptual thinker who is comfortable in a range of writing formats, from serious long copy to a witty one-liner
• A versatile writer who can connect with a variety of audiences within the British Muslim community and among the wider public and key stakeholders
• A strong sub-editor and proof-reader, with meticulous attention to detail and impeccable standards of grammar
• An ability to communicate complex and dry concepts in plain English and compelling copy

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 09/06/2022.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Description:

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing.

We are a friendly, inclusive, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer. Currently we are undertaking an ambitious Digital Transformation Programme so that we can achieve our digital vision to seamlessly connect and engage Customers, Clients, Members and Staff and support our mission to train 1:10 people in mental health knowledge and skills.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a talented Copy Writer, to create compelling and engaging copy that helps MHFA England elevate its position as the leader in workplace mental health. The post holder will lead on writing copy that will drive new and repeat business, grow market position, support members and achieve revenue and impact goals in line with the organisation’s, mission and commercial strategy. 

You will be able to:

- Work with the Marketing and Communications team, as well as other key teams across the organisation, to define requirements for high quality written web content.

- Write, proofread, and edit copy utilising your copywriting skills and experience to deliver new and optimised website copy, supporting the organisation to produce better copy to help meet our objectives. 

- Ensure all copy is on brand, utilising MHFA England’s tone of voice and copy guidelines ensuring copy is action focused, human, inclusive, accessible and has diversity at its core.

- Support the marcomms team with additional copywriting requirements as required, including though leadership, blogs, FAQs, mailers, key messages etc.

You will have:

- Strong understanding of what makes compelling web copy and drives the reader to act

- Skilled copywriter with ability to create variety of copy for a range of audiences

- Project management skills-

- Proof reading and editing skills

- Able to form good working relationships and manage stakeholders

- Excellent attention to detail

- Ability to manage workload independently and work on multiple projects simultaneously

- Strong analytical skills

Looking after you

Wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do and say - we are a friendly and supportive organisation. We are committed to rewarding our employees with competitive pay, a flexible and supportive workplace, opportunities to grow and develop, and our promise that we will put your wellbeing first.

What we offer:

-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

-Two wellbeing breaks, in summer and winter

-Free Mental Health First Aid training

-Employee Assistance Programme with a 24-hour helpline from Health Assured, occupational health and counselling

-Free flu jab to protect your health in winter

-Employee benefits after probation period:

-Investing in your professional development, including qualifications and mentoring

-Enhanced maternity leave

-Free eye test and £55 towards glasses

-Cycle to work scheme with an interest free loan to buy a bicycle

-Matched pension scheme (up to 5%)

-Flexible working hours and access to flexible ways of working

-Commitment to volunteering

-'Bonusly' employee recognition and reward scheme

Interested? How to apply:

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. Early application is advised as we will be interviewing as applications are received.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from candidates regardless of characteristics protected under equality legislation.  We are especially keen to encourage and welcome applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities and candidates who are Black or People of Colour.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting a leading London public research university, who are looking to recruit a full-time permanent Senior Web Developer This will be a hybrid working set up with two days a week onsite (South East London).

The universities website is maintained and developed in-house. It is a vital part of operations, providing information for potential and current students, staff and research partners, as well as being their shop window for the rest of the world.

The holder of this role will use their expert knowledge and experience to maintain and enhance the standard of accessibility, mobile responsiveness, security and efficiency in the front- and back-end code bases of the website. Most of the website is edited in the TerminalFour CMS with search and some pages are powered by Funnelback. They also have an externally managed WordPress Multisite platform for microsites they provide themes for.

They develop their own in-house applications, web-based editors, and databases for profiles, events and filterable information. This role holder is the owner and sole developer for the back end of these applications. You would also manage the websites' source control, asset module bundler and deployment processes. In addition, you must practice iterative development and have confidence in innovating novel solutions for unfamiliar problems.

The current web development team is made up of two people. It is therefore important that the holder of this role is used to working in a small, close and collaborative team.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV, covers letters are not required. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to discuss the role further.

Do you have an audience-first approach to content? Can you translate complex data and ideas into engaging content? We are looking for a Web and Editorial Officer to join our Content and Creative Team.

The main purpose of the role is to work predominantly with colleagues from our Department for Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns to translate their content needs into compelling material for online audiences. The Web and Editorial Officer will also help optimise existing web content, occasionally write for print, and support the wider organisation with web and editorial skills. You will be joining a small team with big ambitions, so a hands-on approach is required.

You will need solid experience and understanding of web content design, user journeys and use of a CMS in a professional environment. Demonstrable use of data and audience insight to create well-targeted, effective content is essential, as well as meticulous copywriting and editorial skills. Familiarity with SEO best practice and audiovisual storytelling are also desirable. 

Apply now if you have the right experience and are keen to join the biggest grassroots environment movement in the UK.

Closing date:  Sunday 29th May 2022

Location either: London, Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Belfast, Cardiff, Manchester  

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

Friends of the Earth is committed to equal opportunities and to continuously learning how to increase the diversity of our people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and encourage applications from people currently underrepresented in the environment movement and on our staff, including women in senior leadership positions, people of colour, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

The Talent Set are excited to be working with The National Lottery Community Fund to find them a content (written) specialist to join the team.

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK – we support people and communities to prosper and thrive.

This role will be working from home until September at which point a hybrid policy will come into effect, 1-2 days per week in any of our UK offices.

We are looking for an experienced writer/editor (known in The National Lottery Community Fund as a Knowledge and Learning Officer) to join our friendly and ambitious team. You’ll have the skills and experience to research, write and edit engaging and accessible copy, that combines data, evidence and stories that show the impact and contribution of our funding.

Key responsibilities:

• Produce a wide variety of material, including in-depth reports, case studies, features and web content that show how charities and community groups make a difference and what they’ve learned.
• Focus on a diverse range of subjects that matter to communities across the UK, so will need to be a fast learner, with the confidence to credibly write about issues that may be new to you.
• Be comfortable at seeking out different kinds of evidence, analysing information and synthesising it into a coherent whole.
• Work closely with colleagues on design, social media and distribution of the end product, and will be comfortable presenting your findings to a range of different audiences.

Person specification:

Essential

• A track record in producing evidence-informed, engaging, and accessible content. You should be able to convey findings in an impartial, but compelling and jargon free written style. You’ll have the confidence and skills to edit and improve content written by others.
• We’ll expect you to have meticulous attention to detail and impeccable grammar and spelling.
• You’ll have a commitment to quality – someone who cares about the work and is ready to revise and rethink to make it as good as it can be. You are curious and always looking for ways to find out more.

Desired

• Through background research and analysis, you can identify essential content from large volumes of information, identifying key points and themes, and drawing conclusions from across a range of data sources.

Please apply today so as not to miss out!

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Please note any third-party CVs submitted to The National Lottery Fund will be redirected to The Talent Set for review.

Website Manager
WWF Ref: REQ000480
Application close date: 14/06/2022
Salary: GBP32,937.00
Location: Woking, Surrey GU21/Hybrid Working

Job description:

This is a tremendous opportunity to use your passion for digital products and your experience of delivering high quality web content to help save our planet. As Website Manager for the world’s largest independent conservation organisation, you can shape our main website in one of the most crucial decades in human history.

Our world is under threat like never before. We need a global deal for nature and for people to come together to reverse the decline of nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. As Website Manager, you can use our website to change the hearts and minds of individuals, businesses, and government, ultimately delivering on our mission of a world where people and nature thrive together.

Join us and you will be responsible for the management of our website. This will involve setting the product vision, roadmap development and contributing to the functionality backlog. You will also oversee day to day BAU and delivery across a wide variety of projects and organisational goals. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that timely, cost effective, user-friendly content and functionality is delivered to meet business objectives. Your remit will cover servicing website specific requests, ensuring work complies with brand guidelines and much more. You will liaise with content owners across teams to encourage awareness and a sense of responsibility towards making sure their web pages are maintained. The ability to deliver a site that is visually appealing, scientifically accurate, and as interesting as possible for our supporter base is essential.

For this role you must have delivered sites to web standards and usability best practices.  This will have given you a strong understanding of SEO, accessibility and what a first-class user experience looks like.  You will be comfortable managing creative and web development agencies too.  You will also possess a working knowledge of digital analytics, key metrics and evaluating online activities. Understanding of the role of CSS and JavaScript, knowledge of Drupal CMS or similar would be an advantage.

In addition to your technical knowledge, you will possess excellent organisational and time management skills. An effective communicator, you will excel at engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational goals.

If you have good knowledge and experience in Website product management, excellent organisation, and communication skills we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website via the link, complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up-to-date CV with the Supporting Statement highlighting what makes you a good fit for us.

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF, we are committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose.  We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about writing and curating digital content to improve people’s experiences on the web?  If so, then you could be the Digital Content Specialist we are looking for to join our growing team of content enthusiasts!

As our Digital Content Specialist you will scope, commission, write, edit, and publish high-performing content that helps grow and deepen engagement for our diverse audiences across our website.
 
You will work with staff across the British Heart Foundation (BHF) on a variety of content and digital services, from helping people with cardiovascular disease access the support and advice they need, to supporting fundraisers, healthcare professionals or someone looking to book a furniture collections. By advocating for and researching user needs, using best practice and analysis techniques you will improve the user experience of our website one page at a time.

As well as designing and building content improvements you'll also help to train CMS Editors in Sitecore and instilling best practices in content creation, from writing user stories to sharing knowledge in areas such as SEO, accessibility, and analytics.

Over the next year as we grow our team and instil Content Design principles into the core of what we do, you'll help us to drive a dynamic overhaul of BHF website we look to upgrade and migrate our effective website content into new page templates and embrace emerging opportunities such as personalisation.

Working arrangements

This is a dual location role, with your working time split between your Home and approximately one day per fortnight in our London Office.

We understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in different ways, from the hours or days they work, to their office or home location or a blend between the two. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role in helping to deliver our cause. 

About you

You will have experience conducting research, writing, publishing, and implementing customer-facing narratives that engage and bring products, campaigns, and initiatives to life for a digital audience. As someone with relevant experience working in a similar role, you’ll be used to working in a fast-paced environment and have a good awareness of inclusive and accessible content and why that’s important. 

With an excellent knowledge of design principles and frameworks, Content Management Systems, Photoshop, A/B tests, Sitecore, Google Analytics, SEO and optimising content for organic search, you will be able to map structure and customer journeys as well as identify opportunities to increase engagement around pages and uplift conversions.

You will have strong data and analytic skills, and be able to gain buy-in from various stakeholders by demonstrating proposed changes and the reasons for them using evidence and insights.

In your application, we’d like you to tell us about your: 
 
• Experience of writing for the web and how ensured your content is accessible and findable
• Experience using Content Management Systems
• Experience in using analytics and user insight to make data informed decisions on content development
• Experience of collaborating and building relationships with wide ranging stakeholders
• Track record of prioritising and managing your workload 
• Experience in training and supporting others to produce high quality digital content and using Content Management Systems. 

 
About the team

Our focus and responsibilities lie with BHF website content design, information architecture and content management. Often, we’ll need to work in collaboration with cross functional teams in Digital Experience and across the BHF to develop experiences that are easy to use and meet people’s needs to keep them happy and healthy.

Our Content Design team is growing and as an inclusive employer we’re looking to recruit a diverse team who all share a passion for creating effective content to help the BHF realise its vision of a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

About the BHF

Since we were founded in 1961, the number of deaths in the UK form coronary heart disease each year had more than halved. But we still have so much to do. We fund research into all forms of heart disease, discovering molecules in the lab, harnessing the power of big data, funding impactful clinical trials to improve the presentation, detection and treatment of these diseases.

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy. Our aim is for all our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can continue to fund life saving research.

What can we offer you?

Our Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential. 

Our generous staff benefits include:
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Dental health cover
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance

We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support you to live a healthy and happy life, at home and at work.
 
Interview process

Please note interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams. Interviews may be held during the advertising period or shortly after the close date.
 

The Role

Working closely with the Head of Communications and Content, the Digital Content Manager will oversee and develop all aspects of digital for CRT, including LYN. Digital assets include both CRT and LYN websites, CRT’s CRM (Salesforce), a bespoke impact data gathering tool, and the online resource library and learning platform to be hosted on CRT’s website. They will ensure these are maintained to a high level of professionalism and functionality and that all digital assets work together to drive, support and enhance CRT’s mission. 

The Key Responsibilities

• Oversee, develop, update and maintain CRT’s websites
• Oversee, develop, update and maintain CRT’s CRM hosted on Salesforce
• Build and manage a website calendar, planning towards new pages, site resources and content
• Work alongside the Digital Content Producer and Publications Editor to ensure the implementation of website calendar
• Improve the user experience of the website by conducting content audits to eliminate redundant and/or duplicate information.
• Use Google Analytics to report on performance of websites and identify opportunities to improve metrics
• Optimise webpages content to garner organic search engine results
• Manage the reporting of email campaigns and using insights to increase email KPIs
• Identify gaps in site’s content and collaborate with internal teams and freelancers to create new webpages and web assets
• Manage any paid-social campaigns or Google keyword campaigns
• Manage licenses and internal training for all systems (Salesforce, GoCardless etc)  
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as required

The Right Candidate

• You're highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and project management skills
• You're digitally savvy with a passion for technology and an in-depth understanding of website management and CRM systems
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to read and interpret data to a high standard
• Confident with Google Analytics and ability to optimise website performance based on insights
• An understanding of email marketing KPIs and social media KPIs
• At least 2 years of experience using Wordpress and/or Squarespace
• Understanding of SEO marketing and ability to optimise content for organic search
• In depth understanding of Salesforce 

At Connection Support our team of staff members and volunteers work alongside people to overcome life’s challenges, with the goals of solving homelessness and achieving independence. We do this through our values of empowerment, collaboration, compassion and taking a personalised approach in all aspects of our work.

We are looking for an experienced Tender Writer and Project Manager to develop our tender writing 'function' to include having banks of example answers, stakeholder comments and client feedback, developing skills in others, so that we can develop and improve our organisational tender writing capacity. You will also work on specific development projects, as time and capacity allows.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A proven track record of writing successful tenders
• Excellent communication/persuasion skills
• Excellent organisation and project management skills
• Knowledge of procurement and funding processes
• The ability to operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Connection Support is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all our services and workplaces.

Copywriter

Flexibility between home-based or office-based at World Vision UK headquarters in Milton Keynes/London Hub

Starting From £25,650 pa + good range of benefits

Permanent. Full time 36.5 hours per week. Part-time considered and opportunity for flexible working

Looking for an inspiring job?

Do you want to work in a dynamic, positive, and inspiring role, for a charity which transforms children’s lives across the world?

Do you want to get up each morning, excited about what your job will bring today?

“Working here has been amazing,” said the current postholder. “The people are lovely, the work inspiring, and the stories I’ve edited have been so moving. Along with all that, the company is innovative, forward-looking, and seeks to develop staff. Apply now!”  

If you have the skills to tell stories and influence others to action, through the power of the written word, please read on.

Job Purpose

World Vision UK is looking for a talented, self-motivated Copywriter to work with our Public Engagement teams as well as the wider organisation. You will deliver targeted, creative and engaging copy for World Vision UK’s print, digital and experiential channels, ensuring our brand and Christian identity are embedded in the messaging and tone of all communications to existing and potential supporters.

Through your work, audiences across the UK will connect with our mission to transform the lives of children living in the most difficult circumstances – and be inspired to action. Our existing supporters will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their donations and gifts, motivating them to continue and deepen their support.

The right candidate will be educated to degree level (or with equivalent training and experience) in Communications, Marketing or a relevant creative discipline. You will be able to work to brief, working with and advising clients from across the organisation and delivering to schedule as required. You’ll have substantial, demonstrable experience as a copywriter, with a portfolio of examples from multiple channels. And you’ll demonstrate a good/strong working knowledge and experience of SEO and digital copywriting best practice.

As an active Christian (Permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of The Equality Act 2010), this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary indicated, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

To Apply

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: 7th June 2022

Please note, we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child-focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

**Please note that you MUST be holding the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately this role is not sponsored**

No agencies please.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  The Website Product Owner is a key and vital role for St John Ambulance, as it acts as a key voice of the organisation.

Exciting opportunity to join our External Communications team!  Reporting to our External Communications Director, the successful candidate will act as our in-house communications digital expert and advocate, championing a user-centric approach to design and development.  As a 2 people team you will create and deliver a vibrant strategy for our web presence.

The role benefits from a competitive salary, 35-hour week, hybrid working, generous pension, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), options to buy and sell holiday, Blue Light and NHS discounts, life assurance, eye care, mental health/wellbeing tools and volunteering days.  It will also provide opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• Minimum 18 months experience in similar role as Website Product Owner or similar Digital experiences
• Excellent understanding and experience of website capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills – be able to negotiate with people at all levels who may have conflicting goals
• Excellent written communication skills, with high-level proof-reading skills and attention to detail

About the Role:

• Lead on setting overall objectives for the website, manage the continuous release of features, prioritising functionalities with business units, working with senior business stakeholders to enhance customer journeys, customer experience, increase content engagement and sales
• Act as in-house communications digital expert and advocate, focussing on user experience
• Plan and produce engaging content, using a range of formats, to ensure an effective website
• Development, socialisation, prioritisation and agreement of the product strategy, backlog and roadmaps
• Champion an on-brand approach, act as gatekeeper for the organisation’s website strategy 

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately about equity, diversity and inclusion.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

Communications Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Manager to develop and implement Clinks’ communications strategy and oversee the activity of the team to promote, inform and advocate for the voluntary sector working in criminal justice. Based in our Influence and Communications Directorate you will manage our communications team to produce a wide range of high quality communications campaigns and content including publications, ebulletins, website content, social media and press releases.

You will be joining at an exciting time as we develop a new communications strategy. You will work closely with the Influence and Policy Manager to ensure the integration of activities to communicate with and influence key stakeholders and with our Support and Development Directorate to ensure that voluntary sector organisations have access to the information and support they require to meet the needs of their service users. Our new communications strategy will ensure we achieve optimal reach and impact for these activities, and you will be a key part in developing and delivering that.

This is an exciting role for the right person to work in a small but dynamic organisation, within a fast-paced external environment, and where you will learn a lot from voluntary organisations working in criminal justice.

About Clinks

Thousands of voluntary organisations support people in the criminal justice system. They provide vital support to people serving their sentence in prison, in the community and people returning to the community after prison.

Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Our vision is of a vibrant, independent and resilient voluntary sector that enables people to transform their lives.

Over the last couple of years these organisations have demonstrated strength, adaptability and resilience in the face of the damage and harm inflicted by Covid-19 on people in contact with the criminal justice system and the organisations that support them, combined with large scale changes in the criminal justice policy and operating environment. We are now at a critical moment to address longstanding, systemic problems facing the criminal justice system and the people within it. We are committed to working with the sector and the government to build a post pandemic future with a fairer criminal justice system that utilises the vast expertise and diversity of voluntary organisations, treating them as equal partners. A future where organisations not only survive but thrive.

Clinks is an equal opportunities employer committed to increasing diversity and actively working towards becoming anti-racist. Applicants from racially minoritised communities, those that have a disability or who are from a less privileged background, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Individuals with direct experience of the criminal justice system and/or with protected characteristics are actively encouraged to apply. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Clinks' recruitment policy is that there is no requirement to disclose any convictions when applying for this role.

Benefits

Clinks is an ethical employer offering an excellent benefits package, including competitive salary rates, a 6% employers company pension contribution and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We offer a monthly wellbeing day off to support healthy mental wellbeing and operate a flexible working approach to support work/life balance. We also provide internal coaching pairs, an employee assistance programme and employee resource groups to enhance inclusion.

How to apply for the job

Please see the job description, application form and equalities monitoring form . The equalities monitoring data is anonymised and data is received separately from the rest of the application.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 6 June 2022

Interviews are expected to take place on 22 June. If you are unable to attend on this date, please inform us in your application. We will endeavour to accommodate shortlisted candidates’ availability where possible.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Unfortunately, we are unable to notify non-shortlisted applicants. If you do not hear from us by the interview date, please assume that you were unsuccessful on this occasion and thank you for your interesting in working for Clinks.

ETT is seeking a creative, dynamic, and organised Marketing and Communications Manager to create, plan and execute ETT’s marketing strategy. The appointed Marketing and Communications Manager will be a key member of staff within our small permanent team and will play a leading role in shaping ETT's brand, supporting audience development across all public activity including our national and international touring operations and being the creative lead in the day-to-day marketing needs of the company.
This new role at ETT will allow the Marketing and Communications Manager the opportunity to craft marketing policy and infrastructure that best supports the artistic vision and the financial and operational aims of the organisation.

For further inforamtion and to apply please see our wesbite.