Campaign Management Jobs

Asylum Matters is looking for a Campaigns & Media Manager committed to fighting for the rights of

people seeking asylum. Our team of eight staff is geographically dispersed across the UK. We are a

charity that campaigns locally and nationally, in close collaboration with an extensive network of

partner organisations, to advocate for progressive change on a range of issues that affect people in

the asylum system in the UK.

These include;

- Our Fight The Anti Refugee Laws campaign

- Communities Not Camps, a campaign against mass containment sites

- Our campaign against Asylum poverty

- And the Lift the Ban campaign which we co-lead, and award winning campaign bringing together

over 300 organisations calling for the right to work for people seeking asylum

Asylum Matters was established in 2016 and became an independent charity in 2021, and plays a

significant role in efforts to defend the right to seek asylum in the UK and to bring about positive

change for refugees and people seeking safety here. We are a convenor and facilitator of

collaboration and joint action. Our work connects the local with the national, helps strengthen

collective advocacy on asylum reform and ensures it is informed by the reality on the ground.

We are looking for an experienced media manager to support our work in campaigning for the rights of

people seeking asylum. You will be an experienced & natural collaborator with a passion for charitiesand community based organisations, working with them to support improved communications and

media work around the Lived Impact of anti Refugee policies. The post will work directly with a range

of front line charities and groups to develop capacity for people with Lived Experience to tell their

story.

You will have established relationships with a range of media outlets, including those focussing on

asylum & migration, but also more broadly those covering poverty, racial justice and homelessness.

You will be a skilful communicator and ideally have experience of a range of digital media work in

addition to traditional media outlets.

We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of the UK asylum system and

anyone with lived experience who meets the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The

successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

About the role

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Engagement team as our Campaigns Manager. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week. This role will a hybrid position working between home and our office in King's Cross, London, with a minimum of 2 office days a week.

Sense campaigns to create a fairer society for disabled people and their families. Sense campaigns focus on the issues that matter most to the people we support, from the cost-of-living to social care. They are aimed at driving public awareness, engagement and positive change in people’s lives. We are looking for an experienced campaigner who is passionate about driving change, and able to lead organisational projects. You will play a leading role in campaign strategy for the organisation and help Sense really make an impact for disabled people and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and delivery of Sense campaigns, working alongside the Head of Media & Campaigns and Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research.
• Decide on campaign priorities and make recommendations on the most appropriate course of actions to achieve Sense’s campaigning and influencing strategy.
• Ensure Sense has a consistent narrative and that disabled people and their families remain at the heart of our campaigns, that Sense is a sector leader in terms of campaigning, and that we are compliant with new charity regulations. 
• Lead on the evaluation and reporting back of campaigns to the team and wider organisation.
• Provide leadership and expertise around campaigning strategy and management to senior management and trustees.
• Be an active member of the Media & Campaigns management team, ensuring team and project plans and budgets are developed, managed and reported against.

Key skills and experience

• A passion and commitment to Sense’s purpose and values, with a genuine interest in and understanding of the issues and policies affecting our work and the individuals we support. 
• Significant experience of campaigning work, designed to achieve change, that generates support and mobilises supporters.
• Demonstrable ability to develop, maintain and negotiate effective working relationships with groups and individuals with differing perspectives and agendas, and of working with other organisations on joint campaigns and coalitions. 
• Detailed understanding of online and offline campaigning techniques, and knowledge of using campaign planning tools to ensure the success of campaigns.
• Understanding of the value of involving disabled people and their families at all stages of campaigning.
• Ability to project manage, including personal time management, planning, implementing, devising and prioritising multiple projects to meet agreed deadlines and targets, overseeing work across teams and monitoring and evaluating quality and impact.

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity on the recruitment of an Individual Giving Campaign Manager for their fast-expanding fundraising team, project managing their iconic BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal in the lead up to its 100th Anniversary in 2026. 
 
What’s on offer: 
Salary: £43-£48,000 per annum 
Working Pattern: Hybrid working from their Bloomsbury office (Central London) 
 
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity exists so that everyone has a safe place to call home, providing emergency financial help that can transform a person’s circumstances within days. The Charity also funds a range of projects across the UK, providing innovative services within healthcare, legal advice and mental health support to facilitate a long-term transition out of homelessness.  The Charity is at a pivotal stage in their development, building on the hugely successful BBC Radio 4 Appeal that will enter its 100th Anniversary in 2026, diversifying income streams to create year-round opportunities to donate. The BBC Radio Christmas appeal generates over £2M income for the Charity, providing a unique and long-standing opportunity to engage a diverse audience to the wonderful programmes that the Charity funds across the country. Key duties for this role include: 

• Develop, deliver and evaluate inspiring, innovative and cost-effective Christmas Individual Giving activity, driving engagement and optimising long term value from cold and warm audiences. 

• Ensure effective management of the annual BBC Radio 4 broadcast appeal, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure opportunities to leverage engagement and net income are maximized across all relevant channels. These include broadcast, telephone, social media, paid search, SMS, email, inserts and mail. 

• Deliver the Christmas activity as part of an integrated approach, working collaboratively with the BBC, creative and media agencies and colleagues across St Martin’s Charity including the Fundraising, Communications and Programmes teams. 

• Work with the Leadership Giving Team to ensure high value giving opportunities arising out of the Christmas Appeal activity and Radio 4 Appeal Anniversary year are optimised. 

• Work collaboratively to optimise contactability across Christmas campaign activity, developing a seamless supporter journey that encourages regular giving and increases lifetime value.   

 
We’re looking for the following skills & experience: 

• Demonstrable experience of project management across a range of direct marketing channels including print & digital. 

• A strong track record of campaign planning, including ideation, proposition development, campaign execution and channel optimisation. 

• Experience of sourcing compelling content for utilisation across both online and offline channels. 

• Experience of working with creative, print, digital and media agencies, collaborating with them to get the best results. 

• Experience of using social media to target, communicate with and engage 

• Planning and budgeting experience in an individual giving context. 

• Experience of managing broadcast appeals, especially radio appeals is highly desirable. 

 
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to end homelessness in the UK, then we would love to hear from you! To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application. 
 
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices 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. 

Asylum Matters is looking for a dynamic leader committed to fighting for the rights of people seeking

asylum. Our team of eight staff is geographically dispersed across the UK. We are a charity that

campaigns locally and nationally, in close collaboration with an extensive network of partner

organisations, to advocate for progressive change on a range of issues that affect people in the

asylum system in the UK.

These include;

- Our Fight The Anti Refugee Laws campaign

- Communities Not Camps, a campaign against mass containment sites

- Our campaign against Asylum poverty

- And the Lift the Ban campaign which we co-lead, and award winning campaign bringing together

over 300 organisations calling for the right to work for people seeking asylum

Asylum Matters was established in 2016 and became an independent charity in 2021, and plays a

significant role in efforts to defend the right to seek asylum in the UK and to bring about positive

change for refugees and people seeking safety here. We are a convenor and facilitator of

collaboration and joint action. Our work connects the local with the national, helps strengthen

collective advocacy on asylum reform and ensures it is informed by the reality on the ground.We are looking for an experienced campaigner, advocate and leader, with the skills and experience to

effectively manage people, teams and programmes of work and to develop and implement strategies

to achieve real change locally and nationally. The successful candidate will have a commitment to

working towards a fairer and more effective asylum system, and to empowering and working with

those with direct experience of it. They will have experience of Parliamentary advocacy and cultivating

progressive relationships with MP’s. They will be proactive, able to identify influencing opportunities

and rapidly mobilise support to respond to them. They will also be a highly effective communicator,

able to represent the organisation externally, build strong working relationships and close

collaboration and manage various communication channels. We are particularly keen to hear from

people with lived experience of the UK asylum system and anyone with lived experience who meets

the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The successful candidate must have the right to

work in the UK.

Avon Wildlife Trust is looking for an inspirational communicator to lead the development and delivery of our communications and campaigns. Co-ordinating external affairs and public relations, you will generate high profile, impactful communications with a bold, confident, local voice, inspiring a love of wildlife, supporting nature’s recovery and stimulating people and communities of all kinds to take action for wildlife. 

The successful candidate will have a broad range of expertise in communications and campaigning, covering press, media, print, online and digital. You will have the skills and confidence to handle crisis communications alongside a proactive hands-on approach to communications planning, measuring reach and impact, and generating insight.

If this is you, we would love to hear from you.

Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region (former county of Avon). It is supported by more than 17,500 members, manages over 30 nature reserves and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, with one in four people taking action for wildlife.

Avon Wildlife Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of seeing nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, we need talented and more diverse people on nature’s side.

Senior Campaigns Manager

Location: Godalming HQ (flexible hybrid working)
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
Hours: 37

About us:

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global farm animal welfare organisation campaigning to bring an end to factory farming and to implement the highest animal welfare standards in the UK, European Union and beyond. We are looking for an experienced campaigns manager to lead our UK public campaigns.

We lead a growing worldwide movement of people concerned about how industrial agriculture mistreats animals, wastes precious resources and utterly fails to meet the needs of the planet’s inhabitants. With headquarters in the UK and offices in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the USA, we are an influential organisation whose supporters and partners throughout the world help us deliver on our initiatives. We campaign on a wide range of themes ranging from welfare issues for farmed animals to the wider environmental impact of the current food system.

Our recent campaigns include:

Delivered a ban on the live export of farm animals for fattening or slaughter from GB
Rallied over 1.4 million supporters for a European Citizens’ Initiative to end caged farming
Pressed the case for recognition of animal sentience in UK law.

About the role

As part of this exciting role, you will be responsible for successfully planning and delivering our UK campaigns. You’ll achieve this by leading a dedicated team to develop integrated strategies across multiple areas, managing campaign budgets and coordinating political and public engagement efforts. As part of this role you will help to foster partnerships with key stakeholders, align strategies with international counterparts and oversee digital campaigning.

Duties and responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Take responsibility for the successful planning and delivery of our UK campaigns
• Lead the development of integrated campaign strategies with a core team of dedicated staff of media, policy, business engagement and fundraising colleagues
• Build new, high impact campaigns, identifying the campaign resource needs across policy, advocacy and communications teams
• Manage campaign budgets
• Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, complex political and public engagement strategies
• Identify and build trusting relationships with key delivery partners and external stakeholders
• Work closely with the Head of UK to align campaign strategies and coordinate internationally
• Supervise and support a Digital Campaigner to deliver impactful communications driving high engagement from our supporters and the public by gathering insights and continuous testing and revitalization of communications
• Use insights to ensure campaign tactics and messages are audience and insights led
• Act as media spokesperson for Compassion as required for campaign work
• Represent Compassion UK in internal and external campaign meetings
• Commission and manage external suppliers as needed
• Ensure key teams in Compassion are briefed on campaign activities and the latest developments
• Identify and fill gaps in internal resource to deliver campaigns and advocacy.

About you

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and creative Senior Campaign Manager to develop and lead campaigns, as well as delivering additional campaigning activities. You will be working in a team of highly motivated advocates and campaigners. You will be able to construct imaginative and effective campaigns, inspire colleagues and mobilise our broad range of supporters.

This role requires proven campaigning and project management as well as excellent writing skills. It offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic campaigning organisation with an increasing impact in reducing animal suffering and working for a sustainable global future for farming. Please note that we have an anticipated start date for this role, as of 1st October 2024.

Applications:

Closing date: 12th July 2024
1st stage interviews: Monday 22nd July or Tuesday 23rd July
2nd stage interviews: Monday 29th July or Tuesday 30th July

Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure, we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. No agencies.

Benefits:

• Compassion in World Farming is located in bright, modern offices; just 2 minutes’ walk from Godalming mainline station (45 minutes from London Waterloo).
• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
• MHFA support – 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking at HQ
• Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit Scheme.
• Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying Excellent Development opportunities
• Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
• A defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
• Premium Subscription to Calm App

Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

You may also have experience in the following: Marketing Manager, Senior Campaigns Coordinator, UK Campaigns Director, Senior Marketing and Campaigns Manager, UK Senior Advocacy Campaigns Manager, Lead Campaigns Strategist, etc.

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Genuine innovation. Visionary solutions. Surprising results.

PROJECT MANAGER (FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS)

Salary: £37,000 - £43,000 per annum

Contract: 12-Month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week (we are open to 4 days per week and Compressed Hours)

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Wednesday 10 July 2024, 23:55

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone innovative and ambitious, someone like you.

This is a unique opportunity to project manage the delivery of Cancer Research UK's fundraising campaigns which raises approximately £50 million for our life saving research. You will be responsible for an innovative and sector leading portfolio of activities, working with teams across the organisation from Marketing and Technology to Legal and Supporter Services. You will have autonomy to change and improve existing ways of working, with the aim of supporting our mission of beating cancer sooner.

We are looking for someone who is highly experienced in project managing the delivery of products, public events, or campaigns and thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

What will I be doing?

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams (including social media, public relations, supporter services, legal, fulfilment and procurement) to deliver specific projects within the Fundraising Campaigns portfolio, managing requirements, plans, risks, and issues

• Planning and leading project meetings and workshops making sure minutes, agendas and pre-reads are produced as required

• Implementing operational and technical solutions to enable campaign delivery

• Constructively challenging teams to encourage continuous process innovation and improvement

• Building excellent working relationships with internal teams and external partners and suppliers.

What skills are we looking for?

• Experience of managing complex projects involving multiple partners / suppliers

• Formal experience of best practice project management principles (preferably in a Programme environment) & ideally a formal qualification in project or programme management

• Experience/knowledge of financial controls and budget management

• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively chair or manage a meeting to deliver the required outcome within the time allocated

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written - a skilled stakeholder manager who can influence and negotiate effectively within a matrix environment and can explain / present complex information effectively

• Comfortable with ambiguity

• A keen understanding of technical issues and constraints but able to work and communicate with both technical and non-technical people

• Delivery focussed with personal accountability and willing to provide constructive feedback to colleagues & customers

• A challenging mindset - looking for ways in which existing processes and approaches can be improved and championed within the business.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.

Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .

Please note that, Internally, this role is known as Programme Manager (Fundraising Campaigns).

Closing Date: 14 July 2024

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative individual with leadership qualities and organising experience to join us as our Campaigns Manager for Communities where you will work with a variety of volunteers and community organisers to make change for children in the UK and across the world. 

About Us 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

About the role 

As Campaigns Manager for Communities, you will ensure that our campaigners around the UK have a meaningful experience with Save the Children UK, building localised campaigns and networks for realising children's rights. You will lead the development and implementation of projects that deliver our strategic objectives, working collaboratively with a variety of colleagues to do so. You will be a strong leader and manage a small team of campaigners working across our key strategic focus areas.

The projects you will work on will be varied. From supporting our network of climate campaigners, to working with parents in poverty and diaspora communities working for peace. Your role will focus on building up in our community organising across the breath of our work. 

In this role, you will:  

• Lead Save the Children UK's campaign strategy to engage and build our communities and organising work. 
• Lead the development and implementation of campaigning and organising projects that are engaging, impactful and deliver our strategic objectives. 
• Work closely with mission colleagues to ensure that their work represents campaigning and organising best practice and innovation, and with Fundraising & Marketing colleagues to deliver our Supporter Engagement strategy.
• Ensure the direct reports are given clear direction, strong performance management, support, feedback and development opportunities. 
• Responsible for providing coherent and meaningful experience for our supporters across the missions and other areas of SCUK's work.
• Lead a community of practice in the team that keeps abreast of best practice and external trends and innovates to maximise impact for children.

About you 

To be successful, it is important that you have:  

• Experience of leading development and delivery of impactful campaign strategies, with knowledge and understanding of a range of campaigning and organising tactics, and a track record of success. 
• Excellent understanding and experience of mobilising public audiences to affect policy change. 
• In-depth knowledge of and experience of working with a wide range of campaigning and organising techniques and tactics and across diverse digital campaigning platforms.
• Knowledge of working with civil society actors to deliver change and ability to effectively manage and work within networks and coalitions. 
• Line management capabilities including the ability to delegate and prioritise for self and others, planning and goal setting, motivational and strong communication skills. 
• Delegation experience and ability to identify areas of interest and skills across a team. 
• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values. 

What we offer you: 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.

Closing date: midnight Sunday 14th July 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Are you a talented campaigns and media specialist keen to develop high impact campaigns that amplify and maximise the voice of an organisation that has a big impact on the lives of people who need advice?

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with AdviceUK at a time of investment within their team, and is leading on the recruitment of a Media and Campaigns Manager to join their talented, flexible and welcoming team.

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, as Media (Press) and Campaigns Manager you will create campaigns, partnerships and content that have innovation at their heart and support the organisation's advocacy goals. You'll work in close collaboration with the Marketing Communications team to grow reach and engagement across communication channels, delivering campaigns that mobilise support and leverage media opportunities.

Salary: £30,961 plus Regional Weighting (£4,454 in London). All staff also receive £600 per year work from home allowance.
Contract: Permanent position, 35 hours per week with part time (four days/28 hours) and job share options considered
Location: Remote home based role with a small amount of office time four days per year to staff days, plus some travel for meetings as and when required for your role. This is a national role and we encourage applicants from across the UK to apply.

Benefits include: 20 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year (to a maximum of 5 additional days) plus 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, home working allowance, 6% pension contribution plan, two days volunteering days per year, season ticket and bicycle loan scheme

Key responsibilities within this role will be as follows:

• Develop and implement effective campaigns to raise awareness and drive action on priority issues for AdviceUK, including the effective delivery and evaluation of the #AdviceSaves campaign that includes Advice Week
• Work with the Marketing and Communication Manager to build engagement with members in support of campaigns and advocacy work, including developing social media strategies
• Alongside Policy and Public Affairs colleagues, deliver high-quality communications products including media articles, reports, blogs, presentations, web and social media content that communicate complex messages clearly and effectively to stakeholders
• Manage media and campaign areas of the website, creating regular, engaging and evidence-based content
• Devise and deliver a media strategy to secure coverage which advances AdviceUK's strategic objectives and ensures a diverse and inclusive approach
• Identify and produce engaging stories for a wide range of national, sector and local media across England, Wales and Scotland, and work with colleagues internally to communicate this content across channels
• Use a range of material to support this media communications activity including press releases, website content, video, animation, graphics, case studies and media briefings
• Work with Policy and Public Affairs colleagues to ensure effective communication of policy positions in responses to the media, opinion pieces and features and briefings for journalists
• Develop constructive relationships with journalists across the national and sector media, working with them to place proactive stories and briefing them on latest AdviceUK activity
• Support reputation management for AdviceUK and develop and maintain public position statements for key issues, advising and supporting AdviceUK staff where appropriate

We'd love to hear from individuals with the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience within a media and campaigning role
• Ability to create multi-channel integrated campaigns with a strong eye for developing content that supports calls for action
• Experience of delivering media strategies that deliver news and features coverage
• Ideally some understanding of the social welfare advice sector
• Well-developed stakeholder relationship management experience, including of nurturing positive relationships with journalists, and of working in partnership to deliver joint campaigns
• Experience of media communication planning, monitoring and evaluations in order to support decision making and improve engagement and impact
• Experience and expertise in translating evidence, data and research into compelling media-friendly content for a range of channels

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 23^rd June
Interview date: week commencing 1^st July. Interviews will be held in person at AdviceUK's London office with travel costs reimbursed

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

The Miscarriage Association (MA) is a national charity dedicated to providing support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy. We also raise awareness of the impact of loss, advocate for those affected and challenge the taboos that can make miscarriage a lonely as well as distressing experience.

We do this by offering staffed support services (telephone helpline, live chat, email and DM), a network of peer support groups, a comprehensive website and a range of highly regarded patient leaflets. We also provide training and resources for health professionals and employers, contribute to research and ensure the patient voice is heard by policy and decision-makers.

We are about to begin a new chapter in our 40-year history, with ambitious plans to ensure our trusted services and support reaches even more people affected by this often-heartbreaking experience.

We are looking for a senior campaigns, media and PR specialist to lead our recently expanded communications team to deliver a compelling and influential comms and campaigns strategy.

You will be responsible for the strategic development and operational delivery of all our campaigns and external communications, finding creative ways to build our brand, increase understanding of pregnancy loss and grow our income. You will manage relationships with the media and lead on securing coverage across online and offline channels, through, for example, press releases, human interest stories, case studies and position statements.

Acting as a key ambassador for the MA, you will also support the CEO to develop and maintain strong relationships with, and represent the charity to, a diverse range of stakeholders. You will also work alongside the CEO, Head of Operations and Service Delivery and other key personnel to contribute to the charity’s strategic vision and plans and help to translate these into communications activities and KPIs.

Join our dedicated team and play a vital role in ensuring everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has access to the care and support they need. As a Policy and Campaigns Assistant, you will support the Campaigning, Policy, and Public Affairs Team in achieving their strategic goals. Your contributions will help develop our campaigning community, keep our records and communications up to date, and produce impactful, tailored communications.

You will be the primary point of contact for policy and campaigns enquiries received via email, phone, and post. This role involves monitoring and maintaining the policy and campaigns sections on our internal and external websites, as well as our social media channels. You will assist in drafting content for publications, online platforms, and promotional materials for events.

Managing and maintaining databases for contact management will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will support national and local campaigns and assist in planning and delivering campaigning events. Additionally, you will help organise communications for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on MND, involvement and advisory groups, and policy focus groups.

If you are ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and be part of a supportive, engaged team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to help us create a better future for everyone affected by MND.

Hybrid Working Expectations: up to 2 days per week office attendance

(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)

What are we looking for?

We seek an organised, proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for making a difference. Your role will be crucial in ensuring our campaigns reach and resonate with our audience, driving forward our mission to support those affected by MND.

Demonstratable campaigns experience is important. You should be adept at using digital and social media to promote campaigns and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, from senior politicians to local volunteers.

You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in writing for diverse audiences. Being a good team player is essential, as is the ability to plan and coordinate events. Strong computer skills, including database management, are required.

Flexibility is key, as occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary. You must also be able to travel to external meetings and events.

An understanding of health, social care, and welfare structures in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is desirable, as is knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases like MND. Experience with digital campaigning software and parliamentary processes would be an advantage.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Campaigns experience within a voluntary organisation.
• Experience of working with digital and social media.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience of writing for a range of audiences.

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.

Important Information

Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

Senior Campaigner

Job Description & Person Specification

 

Reports to: Director of Campaigns

Salary: £43,200 pro rata (£34,560 per annum for 4 days a week)

Contract: 4-5 days per week (30-37.5 hours), with flexibility over working hours (core hours 10.00-16.00).

Start date: As soon as possible.

Location: This role is based in London at our offices in Tottenham Hale, with possibility of hybrid working at home and in the office (minimum attendance in the office is 1 day per week on average.)

Duration: 12-month initial contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

 

Anti-oppressive statement: Feedback is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.

 

ABOUT US

Feedback is a UK- and Netherlands-based campaign group working for food that is good for people and planet. We want a world where:

• All people have secure access to delicious, culturally appropriate food that is nutritious and does not cause environmental harm

• Global supply chains, farming and fishing contribute to food sovereignty, good livelihoods, mitigate climate change and enable nature to thrive

• Communities have agency to create food economies that are inclusive, equitable, resilient and celebratory

To meet these objectives, we carry out the following activities:

• We delegitimize corporations

• We ideate and advocate for policy change and regulation

• We nurture community agency

• We widen our circle of allies

• We change culture and public discourse

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is an exciting role for an experienced campaigner (5-7+ years) to lead the design, development and delivery of a new campaign exposing the food security, environmental, climate, health and human right abuses and global injustice issues linked to the production and use of synthetic fertilisers.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Working closely with the Director of Campaigns, the Executive Director and other senior colleagues, lead the design and development of Feedback’s new campaign on industrial, fossil-fuel based agriculture reliant on synthetic fertilisers, formulating robust and striking policy positions and campaign asks that will result in socially equitable outcomes. During your first three months at Feedback you will:

a. Create an internal knowledge base on key aspects of fertiliser production and use based on a comprehensive review of the relevant technical and scientific literature;

b. Conduct supply chain mapping and scoping on corporate structures, ownership and market dynamics;

c. Build a network of allies supportive of our core objectives;

d. Build understanding of the interface between the livestock and fertiliser agendas.

2. Project manage implementation of Feedback’s fossil agriculture/ synthetic fertiliser campaign, which we currently plan to launch at COP29 in Azerbaijan;

3. Undertake research and analysis and produce high quality written campaign materials including reports, briefings, factsheets and open letters;

4. Produce written content for Feedback’s social media channels (e.g. blogs, posts);

5. Monitor key market and political/regulatory developments;

6. Build strategic relationships with journalists and represent Feedback in the media;

7. Engage at senior level with corporate executives and institutional representatives;

8. Represent Feedback at external meetings and conferences to engage and influence decision makers;

9. Participate in civil society coalitions and build a strong and effective network of like-minded organisations supportive of our work;

10.  Commission research and manage external contractors where required;

11.  Track and evaluate campaign impact;

12.  Manage campaign budget and provide updates on campaign highlights to donors as required.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential requirements:

· Knowledge of global food systems and/or global energy systems issues and ability to quickly master a technical brief;

· Experience working on a global campaign;

· Experience working with the media;

· Excellent writing skills and confident public speaker; 

· Ability to work autonomously;

· Flexibility, an appetite for teamwork and a learning mindset;

· Ability to attend Feedback’s office in London with minimum attendance of 1 day per week on average, and to undertake occasional international travel.

· A commitment to the objectives and core values of Feedback - Collaboration, Celebration, Audacity, Solidarity, Impact.

· A commitment to Feedback’s vision of a food system that regenerates nature and sustain us all on a fair basis.

· A commitment to Feedback’s anti-oppression work.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via Charity Jobs with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback. Please view the full job description and person specification for more information.

Deadline to apply: 9am, Thursday 11th July 2024

Successful candidates for interview will be notified by Thursday 18th July 2024.

Interviews will be held on Monday 22nd July 2024 

Campaigns Officer

Are you looking to build a career in campaigning? Do you want to work in a rewarding role where you can make a difference to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness? If so, you may be the person we are looking for!

We are seeking an organised, passionate and results-driven Campaigns Officer to join the team, working for the leading charity provider of mental health services in England.

This is a permanent, hybrid-working role, offering flexible working and some amazing benefits!

Position: Campaigns Officer

Location: London/hybrid (working in the London office a minimum of 2 days a week)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: £26,457 to £30,140 per annum (£29,457 to £33,140 per annum inclusive of London Allowance)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Close of play on Monday 8 July 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday 16 July

Work for an organisation that research shows is one of the most trusted major voluntary sector brands

The Role

This is an exciting time to join the team, with a new integrated campaign planned for the late summer. In this role, you will be central to the mission to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness. You will help to plan and deliver creative campaigns that mobilise supporters to bring about change in Westminster and Whitehall.

You will be responsible for monitoring the performance of campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement to achieve the campaign objectives. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks for the campaigns team and manage the online software platforms to ensure campaigns are engaging and targeting the right decision-makers.

The role sits within the dynamic Communications and Campaigns team, and you will work alongside, draw on the expertise of and learn from social media, digital content and media specialists.

About You

I have the essentials covered:

• I am passionate about the power of campaigning to make a difference to people’s lives.
• I have a meticulous eye for detail and am a self-starter, using my own initiative to drive campaigns.
• I am comfortable working with data, with experience of using databases and Microsoft Excel.
• I am a persuasive communicator, able to build good relationships.
• I have excellent project management skills.
• I have a good understanding of how to devise and use a range campaigning tactics.
• I have a good understanding of government and parliamentary processes and ways of influencing key decision makers.
• I am very confident using email marketing software to communicate with warm audiences.
• I have experience of website content management systems and creating engaging web content.
• I am creative, with the ability to develop new ways of delivering messages.
• I have experience of using petitions, email-to-target actions and other tactics.

About the Organisation

Join a leading charity provider of mental health services in England that supports thousands of people through groups, services, campaigns and advice and information. This work supports the organisation in delivering its mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

In everything the charity does, it seeks to demonstrate the values: Passion, Equity, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and Understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.

You will also receive: 

• Employer funded pension
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Training opportunities
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
• Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Your birthday off
• Plus many more great benefits…

“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful Organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member

We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

You may also have experience in areas such as Campaigns, Communications, External Affairs, Online Campaigns, Campaigns Officer, Communications Officer, External Affairs Officer, Online Press Campaigns Officer, Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Campaigns Officer, Policy, Website, Content, Campaign, Marketing and Campaigns Officer, Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, Campaign Manager. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our small team with big ambitions to lift people out of poverty and end the need for foodbanks.

Responsible for:

The support and delivery of Chichester District Foodbank’s external communications as well as the image Chichester District Foodbank portrays externally to our clients, volunteers, donors and stakeholders.

About Chichester District Foodbank:

Chichester District Foodbank was founded in 2012 and has four foodbanks in Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth and Selsey.  We are part of the Trussell Trust network providing emergency food and support for people locked in poverty and campaign for change to end the need for foodbanks.

We are committed to working alongside people struggling against poverty which results in food insecurity, to learn from and be shaped by their knowledge and experience.

Overall responsibility of the job:

Support the development of communications strategies working with the different areas of the Foodbank to galvanise support for ending hunger and inspire action from key stakeholders.

Support the creation of and deliver communications campaigns both short and long term in line with the overall strategy for Chichester District Foodbank.

Manage conception, design and development, implementation of communications materials and campaigns and analyse outcomes.

Position Chichester District Foodbank as a leading voice for change and promote buy-in of our vision to end hunger in partnership with the charitable and public sector.

Deadline for applications:

Please submit your application by the end of Tuesday 18 July.

Interviews:

Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 23 July.

Please see the attached role profile for a full job description and person specification.