Amnesty Jobs
Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international, and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom, and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new IT Administrator.
About the role
The IT team is a dynamic and dedicated group providing vital first-line support, cybersecurity, and maintenance services for AIUK's IT infrastructure. As an IT Administrator, you will play a crucial role in advancing human rights through the effective use of technology. You will provide administrative and logistical support to the IT team, including laptop imaging, contract management administration, and managing helpdesk calls. You'll handle first-line responses to queries, allocate tasks appropriately, and contribute to the maintenance, installation, and problem resolution of IT equipment and services. Your work ensures our staff, members, and volunteers have the technical support they need to make a difference.
More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.
The role may be for you if:
- You have experience working in a service-led environment, providing efficient support and demonstrating a flexible approach to tasks within a team setting.
- You are skilled at prioritising a busy workload and balancing multiple priorities, ensuring tasks are completed effectively and deadlines are met.
- You have excellent communication skills, able to communicate clearly and professionally with all users and suppliers.
- You are organized and detail-oriented, capable of maintaining registers of software licenses and IT assets, and managing administrative tasks such as filing and placing orders.
- You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture.
Our commitment to you
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be actively anti-racist. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.
New colleagues receive 27 days of annual leave (29 after five years), plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time) and 3 wellbeing days. Employee pension contributions of 2-5% are matched at 6-9%, and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We support flexible working arrangements such as compressed hours and job shares.
Apply for this role
This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a high volume of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have the opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).
We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce.
To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If you prefer to apply in a different format or require adjustments during the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at the interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.
Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion, and hybrid working.
ABOUT CATSNAKE
At Catsnake: The Story Agency, we harness the power of storytelling, for good. We believe that remarkable talent, enthusiasm and creative thinking can change the world for the better.
We’re third sector specialists, working with clients like UNICEF, WWF, RSPB, and Amnesty International, to craft narratives that make a lasting impact.
Our team thrives in a collaborative, open environment where creativity flows freely, laughter is encouraged, and we’re powered by more tea than you might expect!
LOCATION
Somerset House/Remote (2-3 time in office per week, always on Monday)
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a full time Creative Strategist who will play a key role in developing and producing strategic and creative projects for our charity clients.
Working closely with our Creative Director and a talented team of storytellers, you will develop creative strategies that drive action and create change.
You’ll also be responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of Catsnake’s marketing output, ensuring our own story continues to be told in an engaging and impactful way.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Strategy:
- Collaborate with the Creative Director to develop innovative creative strategies for social media, paid media and content marketing.
- Conduct relevant desk research to inform strategy and audience insights.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to develop and test audience insights and key messages.
- Analyse research and test performance data to provide actionable insights.
- Work with and inspire a team of writers, designers, and storytellers to bring creative ideas to life.
- Ensure all creative outputs align with client goals, maintaining brand voice and driving measurable results.
- Create pitch decks and insight documents and present work confidently to clients.
- Stay on top of industry trends and apply them to creative solutions.
- Oversee Catsnake’s marketing efforts, including planning and executing content strategies, managing social media presence, and maintaining the website, to ensure our story is told effectively and consistently.
Project Management:
- Work with project managers to ensure creative solutions are aligned with overall project objectives and timelines.
- Facilitate the development of creative concepts and oversee the production process.
- Ensure high standards of quality, creativity, and delivery on time and within budget.
Skills & Experience:
- At least 3+ years of experience in creative strategy, ideally within a creative agency environment.
- Strong writing experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates relevant work.
- Proven experience in developing and executing creative strategies across various media, including digital and traditional platforms.
- Experience developing and optimising social media campaigns, with the ability to track and report on engagement.
- Experiencing in branding is highly desirable.
- Experience working with charities is highly desirable.
Who you are:
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
- Creative and strategic thinker with a keen understanding of how to inspire action.
- Confident and engaging in presenting ideas and building relationships with clients.
- Highly organised, with excellent project management and multitasking abilities.
- Eager to stay current on trends and developments in the creative and digital landscape.
Why Work at Catsnake?
- After one year of employment, you’ll be eligible to receive a share of the annual profit pool and be a part of our EMI scheme.
- Enjoy a hybrid work environment, offering the flexibility to balance office and remote working.
- A generous holiday entitlement.
- Be part of a passionate team working on meaningful, creative projects for leading charities.
At Catsnake: The Story Agency, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse group of creative-minded individuals will help us better understand our audience and achieve a diversity of thought in our work. Join us and be part of a creative journey that makes a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.