Communication Jobs

The Communications Manager will use their considerable communications (and particularly digital communications) and marketing experience to tell QEST’s story; communicate the impact of QEST, facilitate the advancement of QEST’s UK-wide activities; and strengthen communications among the QEST network of alumni, the wider craft industry and existing and potential supporters and donors.

The role will include (but not limited to):

• Promoting and enhancing QEST’s reputation and positive profile within the craft sector, building on external relationships that relate to QEST’s activities and priorities, ensuring that all activities are delivered to the highest possible standards as befitting a charity with Royal Patronage
• Understanding and active interest in the craft/art/education sector, developing and building professional relationships with key contacts and networks
• Creating and delivering dynamic content for QEST’s digital channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and e-newsletters in order to promote:

· the QEST alumni

· the events and wider activities of QEST (with the Project Manager)

· the Crafting Tomorrow programmes (with the Education and Partnerships Manager)

· the outreach activity to encourage diverse applications from across the UK (with the Application and Grants Manager)

• Managing, and working collaboratively with colleagues, to gather and create compelling and impactful content and stories for the QEST website and the Annual Review (published annually)
• Developing and coordinating regional and national PR opportunities to raise awareness of QEST externally

Meridian Wellbeing

Senior Communications and Activities Lead

Pay & Pensions: £28,000 p.a. pro rata plus workplace pension contribution

Location: Meritage Centre, Church End, Hendon, NW4 4JT

Hours: 4 days, 30 hours a week (Based on FTE 37.5 hrs per week)

Term: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Responsible to: CEO of Meridian Wellbeing

Reports to: Head of Operations

This role offers the potential for flexible working hours with a minimum of 2 days based in the office.

Meridian Wellbeing are looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Lead to create marketing plans and to implement its development strategies across the organisation to support the digital delivery platform and physical activities for its wellbeing services. We seek applications from candidates with a proven track record in creating marketing plans focusing on social media, content creation and brand.

The successful candidate will work closely with all service teams to promote and enhance the awareness of our services through regular marketing and communications streams such as the weekly newsletter, promotion of physical activities and workshops, the online development of our digital platforms, and manage the organisation website.

As a member of the senior team, the successful candidate will work actively to contribute to the positive development of the organisation as a mental health and wellbeing hub, seek out and develop opportunities for partnership and to grow the organisation’s presence as a leading specialist mental health and wellbeing charity.

The post is for an initial 1-year period with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Lead will be responsible for the development of an effective marketing strategy to encourage participation and utilisation of digital platforms in the community to improve their wellbeing. They will have responsibility to manage the content on the website, social media platforms, promotional material and communication to beneficiaries and stakeholders, with the aim of establishing the leading digital platform for community-based wellbeing services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with the ability to develop, build and drive a marketing strategy to meet the goals of the digital platform development. The post holder will have a high level of marketing and communications skills, attention to detail, able to work independently, and with the ability to build connections with diverse audiences in the commercial, public and voluntary sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to apply and/or to further develop their skills in a vibrant and dynamic role. Working as part of a small and focused team, the Senior Communications and Activities Lead will lead on the promotion of the organisation’s brand, integrating and bringing together the collaborative work streams. The role will be integral in the continued development of a digital platform to improve access, and to raise awareness and conversion for our physical activities at our centre to achieve better outcomes for wellbeing services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Create marketing plans for social media, content and brand

· Lead on the communications and marketing activities for the organisation

· Work closely with the CEO, Head of Operations and colleagues to devise and implement a

coherent marketing strategy bringing together the different services, activities and products developed by the organisation

· Work closely with the team to encourage greater uptake of the digital platform, physical activity and workshops programmes to improve access and connection with vulnerable adults from harder to reach communities

· Establish and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships with regional and local press channels, as well as other communication agencies

· Update and support the creation of information and images on the website regularly

· Oversee marketing communications including promotional material and effective digital campaigns, and the weekly newsletter

· To coordinate all aspects of print production, design, proofing and distribution of all publications, leaflets, brochures and publicity material

· Provide administrative support for all media, social media, website and press related communications

· Provide administrative support for the activity and workshop programmes across the organisation, to promote, raise awareness and collect reporting data

· Ensuring copyright, collate images and proofing for both print and digital promotional material

· Maintain and update a library of publications, reports, stories and promotional material to archive and showcase the organisational development, and development of the digital platform

· Manage Google Analytics and social media reporting

General Duties:

· General administrative tasks as required of the work when necessary

· To adhere to all policies including equal opportunity and volunteer policies at all times

· Support the team in the promotion and running of events throughout the year

· Work with the team to support the recruitment and management of volunteers

· Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and supervision, as well as training sessions

· Carry out such other duties as deemed appropriate and may be reasonably required by the Head of Operations

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience:

· Proven experience on content creation, social media marketing and branding

· A creative marketer with a good eye for design

· Experience of developing communications materials across broadcast, print and online communications channels

· Proven record on successful individual decision making from within a marketing role

· Ideas orientated to drive an agenda within their role

· Experience of working with databases and website building

· Experience of using and establishing online content management systems and databases to effectively collate and manage internal and external intelligence

Desirable Experience:

· Experience of working with business management platforms

· Experience of the voluntary sector and community work

· An understanding of key current health and social care organisations

Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with people of different backgrounds within a variety of settings

· Strong ability to organise and forward plan

· Ability to lead and drive tasks towards completion to meet tight deadlines

· Manage a substantial workload and work with initiative and independently

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy and IT competency

· High proficiency in skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Excellent teamwork and can-do attitude

Other requirements:

· An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection and GDPR regulations

· An understanding of key current health and social care organisations

· Willingness to work flexibility and as per the demands of the role and organisation

Training:

A short period of training and induction will be given internally by your supervisors.

Please note that the job description is by no means an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities expected of a role. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are broadly in line with the above responsibilities to assist with service delivery and other organisational matters. The post holder should also be prepared to have the flexibility to work weekends/holidays on occasion if doing so is necessary to achieve the fundamental job objectives.

Internal Communications Officer

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an Internal Communications Officer who will play a critical role in developing and shaping the organisation’s internal communications for the staff of the Connexional Team.

The post holder will work closely with Senior Managers to ensure that the Team’s values, mission and updates are effectively communicated to all Team members working across several sites and from home, to foster a cohesive and motivated work environment.

The successful applicant will strive to create an environment where communication fosters a sense of community, aligned with the Church’s mission and values to create an engaged and informed Connexional Team.

In this crucial role, the Internal Communications Officer will be responsible for establishing and managing channels for staff feedback to leadership, producing engaging content for various channels, and organising and delivering internal events.

The successful applicant will also provide support and training for staff on communication tools and practices, encourage staff to be ambassadors of the Church, and plan and approve regular communications to be sent out to employees including staff newsletters and newsletters from Team members.

About You

The post holder will have at least three years’ experience of working with an internal communications context within an organisation and will have the ability to develop and implement comprehensive internal communications strategies that align with the organisation’s values.

You will be able to articulate messages clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, that are tailored to various internal audiences.  Exceptional writing, editing and proof-reading skills for a range of communication channels are a must for this role.

You will also have strong organisational skills with the ability to lead projects, work collaboratively and be proficient in digital communication tools and platforms.

The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal and listening skills with experience in building relationships with key internal stakeholders.

You will also have the ability to develop a deep understanding of the Methodist Church’s mission, values, and objectives to ensure alignment in all communications. 

If you have the skills, abilities and experience contained in the role description, we are keen to hear from you.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email our HR team (contact details available on our website).

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5 July 2024

Interviews will be in London on Monday 15 July 2024

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Policy Communications Officer will assist in increasing the visibility of Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) to external audiences, with a particular focus on influencing key political stakeholders, such as the next UK government, to support policy change.

The Policy Communications team sits within the Communications Department but works closely and collaboratively with the Policy and Public Affairs Department to maximise the success and influence of their work by gaining cut-through with key audiences and inspiring positive, urgent action. This is a varied role, covering areas across diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The postholder will also assist with efforts to shape public health policy around dementia, including dementia risk reduction and brain health messaging.

The postholder will develop engaging and compelling content for a range of communications channels, with the aim of developing the charity’s voice as an expert commentator on dementia policy and establishing the charity as a thought leader in the UK.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Working with the Policy Communications Manager to lead on the creation and delivery of communications and content to support ARUK's policy and public affairs activity, working through multiple channels including national media, newsletters, website content and social media.

· Develop effective relationships with ARUK’s Communications Department, Policy & Public Affairs Department, and with external stakeholders and partners, in order to identify and deliver on communications needs.

· Help find, develop and pitch news stories, press releases, thought leadership pieces and other content to national press on ARUK’s policy and public affairs activity, bringing the charity’s expertise and key messages to the forefront.

· Support the running of ARUK’s press office by co-ordinating responses to breaking news stories relating to relevant dementia policy developments, including drafting reactive comments, briefing spokespeople and accompanying spokespeople to interviews when appropriate.

· Monitor relevant media coverage; keep up to date with policy, social, scientific and charitable sector issues which could benefit, or have relevance to, ARUK.

· Assist with the organisation and delivery of events, including ARUK’s research conference and events in parliament.

· Develop effective working relationships with relevant members of the media, government and NHS communications contacts; respond promptly to queries, including occasional out-of-hours queries.

· Work with the Public Affairs team to build on existing relationships with ARUK’s campaigners and parliamentary advocates, developing engaging content to strengthen our communications with these groups.

· Work with the Internal Communications team to create and disseminate materials to support staff across the organisation in engaging their stakeholders and the wider public with ARUK's policy and public affairs work, including toolkits and Q&As.

· Liaise with the Social Media team to develop compelling content in support of the charity’s policy and public affairs work.

· Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.

· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Policy Communications Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post. 

 

What we are looking for:

· Educated to degree level in related subject or equivalent level of experience.

· Experience of working with national media on health/science or policy issues.

· Experience of working with external stakeholders and partners.

· Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media (e.g. press, social media, email, events).

· Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Microsoft office packages and databases, good keyboard skills.

· Understanding of the UK political landscape, its potential impact on health policy and the role communication plays in policy change.

· Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.

· Ability to understand and translate complex policy into consumable communications for journalists and the public.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage many tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.

· Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with a broad range of people, including journalists, policymakers, representatives from partner organisations, and people affected by dementia.

· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.

· Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.

· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 7th July 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 15th July 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

About ADI

ADI is the worldwide federation of Alzheimer associations which support people with dementia and their families. ADI was founded in 1984 and registered as a non-profit organisation in the USA. Based in London, ADI has been in official relations with the World Health Organization since 1996.

ADI’s vision is risk reduction, timely diagnosis, care and inclusion today, and cure tomorrow. ADI works by empowering Alzheimer associations to promote and offer care and support for people with dementia and their family carers, while working globally to focus attention on dementia and campaign for policy change from governments. ADI produces global socioeconomic information on dementia and publishes the World Alzheimer Report as well as a host of other publications.

ADI holds official status with the World Health Organization and routinely works with the OCED, UN, G7, G20 and other multilateral and regional bodies, plus directly with government ministries and key stakeholders

Each of our members is a non-profit Alzheimer association supporting people with dementia and their care partners. We can only achieve our aims if we work closely together with our members and other non–governmental organisations.

Our values

• Respect: treating all people affected by dementia with respect and ensuring their rights are protected.
• Integrity: transparency in our relationships with each other and our external stakeholders.
• Inclusiveness: reaching out and enabling all stakeholders to be represented and heard equally without prejudice or discrimination while celebrating and leveraging our diversity.
• Accountability: being transparent and accountable, as well as fiscally responsible and effectively governed, with a commitment to excellence in all our work.
• Cooperation: developing mutually beneficial working relationships and partnerships.

Job description

This position is full-time, permanent, and based in the ADI office in London. Some international travel for several days at a time will be required. Remote or international applicants may be considered for this role depending on circumstances.

Salary £26,000-£29,000 p.a. (London based)

ADI offers flexible working, an 8% employer contribution to a contributory pension scheme, employer-sponsored pension guidance, and a cycle to work scheme.

Main purpose of the role

• Policy: Assisting and strengthening ADI’s policy & advocacy work, supporting campaigns and engagement with multilateral bodies, including the World Health Organization and United Nations, and supporting member associations in national level advocacy work with government and key stakeholders
• Communications: Supporting the delivery of ADI’s communications, particularly where this intersects with policy.
• Advocacy: Supporting ADI’s campaigning and advocacy work, including the annual World Alzheimer’s Month campaign, as well as other ad-hoc initiatives.

Key tasks

• Work with the Policy & Communications Manager to deliver ADI’s policy and advocacy output at multilateral, regional and national level 
• Support policy strategy including the writing of briefing and position papers, official statements at World Health Organization, United Nations etc. Liaison with key organisations (World Health Organization, United Nations etc.) including setting up of meetings, agendas, report notes and managing action points.
• Preparation of presentation slides and speeches, predominantly for CEO, Deputy CEO and key Board members.
• Help build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders relevant to ADI’s policy portfolio, deputising for the Policy & Communications Manager, Deputy CEO or CEO in meetings where relevant.
• Assist ADI’s communication with national Governments, multilateral bodies and civil society partners including the drafting of official letters and meeting preparation.
• Assist in the development or press releases and other media engagement opportunities, working with the Policy & Communications Manager and ADI’s media agencies.
• Monitor and report on ADI’s coverage in the media.
• Work with ADI’s Digital Lead to translate and align ADI’s policy and advocacy work to its communication portfolio, through the development of blogs, emails, news items, social media posts or other relevant communication medium.  
• Support policy event participation and policy event logistics, including the managing and briefing of speakers, participants and volunteers. Plus representing and presenting on ADI’s behalf.
• Support ADI’s campaigns, including ADI’s annual World Alzheimer’s Month campaign. Generate content to support ADI’s publications portfolio as required.
• Any other reasonable task commensurate with this post as required by the Policy & Communications Manager, Deputy CEO or CEO.

Person specification

Skills knowledge and experience

Essential:

• Experience in policy and advocacy, including helping develop evidence-based policy positions and recommendations.
• Experience in preparing for and supporting stakeholder meetings. Fluency in English with an ability to analyse and write clearly and concisely about complex issues and to varying audiences.
• Strong project management skills, and an organised approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in communications, including the development of content for diverse audiences on social media, webpages and blogs, newsletters and other forms of dissemination. Experience working with the media.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, ideally with proven experience of developing quality presentations for diverse audiences.
• Experience of building constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations.
• Ability to communicate clearly, sensitively, and persuasively.
• Ability to work on own initiative without supervision, manage a diverse workload, prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel independently for several days at a time including internationally.
• Empathy with ADI’s aims and values.

Desirable:

• Experience working internationally with multilateral bodies
• A second major world language.
• Experience of working with elderly or other community organisations
• Experience of working for a charity or NGO

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London office. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

The role will support the Communications and Content team to deliver a wide range of projects, working closely with colleagues across the organisation. You will be responsible for managing and organising our libraries of videos and images, and creating improvements in our systems, to be easily accessible to colleagues. You will provide administrative support for content collection, to support the team to research, gather and shape the content needed for organisational communications needs, such as key moment appeals, emergencies and strategic communications.

About you

You will be an excellent communicator who pays attention to detail and has strong organization skills. You will be experienced in communications, marketing or a related area with ability to turn complex information into good content. You must be confident to manage and prioritise your workload, with a range of different projects, and to take initiative in your work. You will be knowledgeable and interested in development and share our commitment to decolonised and ethical storytelling.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process 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 their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balanc

Are you a commications officer looking for your next challenge?

Respect is a pioneering UK domestic abuse charity, leading the development of safe, effective work with perpetrators, with young people who are abusive and with male victims.  We are looking for a Communications Officer to increase our public profile and support our digital marketing and communications. 

Respect supports frontline organisations across the UK, so that together we can end domestic abuse. 

Our work is wide ranging: we offer accreditation of specialist services; we provide training for individuals and organisations working in the sector; we work in partnership with others to innovate and develop practice;  we provide two helplines to enable service users to get the help and advice they need; we lobby influencers to improve policy and practice; we support up-to-date research undertaken by specialists in the field; and we fundraise to ensure important work continues to happen. 

Respect are recruiting for a Communications Officer that sits within our Influence function. Respect has seen rapid growth over the last few years, our staff team runs a range of projects and core activities and have ambitious plans for further growth and influence.  The Communications Officer role is focused on supporting Respect’s communications across our projects and externally and is based within the Influence team.

With a General Election taking place on 4 July we are lined up to influence the incoming government.  Respect’s manifesto Stopping Domestic Abuse sets out our asks and we are pleased to note the commitments in the Labour manifesto which states:  “For too long, violence against women and girls has been ignored.  Our landmark mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade will require a national effort.  We will use every government tool available to target perpetrators and address the root causes of abuse and violence”. 

I hope that you will be interested in joining us at an exciting time to help deliver our strategy Stopping the Harm, and create a world where everyone is free from domestic abuse. 

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics, particularly from people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team: 

• Black and minoritised people 

• Disabled people 

We always welcome and support applications from those who have personal experience of domestic abuse. 

For further information please visit our website. 

Job title: Communications Officer

Location: FLEX office, Vauxhall, London - Currently flexible hybrid working with a mixture of in person and online working

Salary: £32,020 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience. This is subject to deductions for tax and national insurance.

Hours: 4 days, equivalent to 30 hours per week. This may be flexible.

Contract: 18 Months, renewable subject to funding

Reports to: FLEX Head of Policy

About FLEX:

Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) is a research and policy organisation working towards an end to labour exploitation. FLEX seeks to achieve this vision through the prevention of labour abuses, protection of the rights of those affected or at risk of exploitation and by promoting best practice responses to labour exploitation through research and evidence-based advocacy. FLEX is a small organisation that packs a big punch in terms of policy change and influencing.

About the role:

In this role you will be a key part of FLEX’s policy team and responsible for leading on the implementation of FLEX’s Communications Strategy, ensuring that FLEX’s communications help progress our strategic aims. You will develop comms outputs and work with internal and external contacts to produce content and conduct strategic comms work. This role involves tracking analytics, maintaining relevant records, and working with the press and other media partners to reach our audiences. 

Key responsibilities:

Communications

• Lead on the implementation of FLEX Comms Strategy, tracking, measuring, and reporting on the effectiveness of the Charity’s communications channels.
• Liaise with team members and external colleagues, as relevant, to conduct strategic communications planning and work.
• Maintain a comms workplan for key outputs and coordinate FLEX’s communications, including research publications, policy briefings, blogs, etc.
• Manage FLEX’s website and digital media accounts, and work with the wider team to ensure a regular social media presence for FLEX.
• Draft and edit communications outputs for the FLEX team, including blogs, video scripts, and other content.
• Maintain the FLEX website, including its structure and ensuring content is up to date and relevant.
• Devise, draft and circulate external comms outputs (e.g. the FLEX’s newsletter) and explore new ways to communicate our messages to our audiences (e.g. regular mail-shots, google groups, etc.).
• Represent FLEX and act as first point of contact for press enquiries, provide background information to journalists on relevant areas, and signpost to relevant staff as per FLEX’s press protocol.
• Produce visual content using relevant software (e.g. Canva, Piktochart, etc.).
• Develop contact management systems and/or databases (e.g. dissemination lists, media contact lists, etc.).
• Undertake media monitoring of salient issues for the team and use this monitoring to identify opportunities and new contacts. 

Project management

• Design, plan, and deliver comms activities against targets;
• Manage relevant project budgets;
• Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation plan for comms objectives and produce progress and learning reports for internal and external purposes. 

Other

• Scope, draft and support fundraising bids and reports to donors relevant to this role.
• Represent FLEX and networks at external meetings, as required;
• Undertake any other duties within the context of the role as may be determined by your line manager.

For more information on this vacancy as well as the application process, please visit the FLEX careers page on our website.

£34,300 - £37,300 per annum

Fixed term (12 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves 

This is an excellent opportunity to join our vibrant, proactive and attentive Brand and Media team in a varied and dynamic role. Our focus is on making Prostate Cancer UK widely recognisable and building a deep understanding of the cause for our brand to be sustained. Following audience insight, we gain the attention of priority audiences at tactical calendar moments through creative content and storytelling.

You’ll be helping to tackle some of the biggest issues facing prostate cancer, from building public support and momentum behind our ambitious research programme, to increasing public understanding of risk factors and treatment options.

With your expertise and understanding of the national health agenda you’ll plan, develop and deliver large scale integrated campaigns which result in high quality, engaging and impactful media coverage, working collaboratively with colleagues across Communications.

You’ll provide expert media and PR guidance to teams and individuals across the charity, including the Executive Team, Research and Support and Influencing teams, and will build long-lasting relationships with key influential journalists and stakeholders to ensure prostate cancer remains an issue high in their agenda.

What we want from you

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual with solid experience in media relations and a strong understanding of the national health and research news agenda. You’ll be experienced in turning complex research, health or policy information into bitesize messaging and eye-catching content, along with the ability to look for new angles for stories which will help us drive forward our agenda.

Whilst your focus will be on generating proactive and reactive media coverage, you’ll also have a good understanding of the range of current communications channels and will have an eye on the bigger picture, considering opportunities to share messages and content to a wider audience.

Your excellent people skills will enable you to form effective relationships with a range of groups and individuals from journalists to colleagues, to men living with prostate cancer.

You’ll be a flexible team player, capable of managing multiple projects to tight deadlines, and happy to use your expertise to support your team, or take the lead, as the occasion demands

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.

It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 14th July 2024.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for Monday 22nd and Wednesday 24th July 2024.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Are you a creative, problem solver with a passion for communications?

Are you looking for a fulfilling role in the mental health sector where you can use campaigns and storytelling to educate and inspire change?

Mind in Bradford are looking for a creative, Marketing and Communications Officer to join our growing organisation. A typical day might include filming and editing a video of someone telling their mental health story, writing a newsletter for one of our audiences or creating content on Canva to schedule on our social media channels. 

No two days are the same at Mind in Bradford, under the leadership of the Marketing and Communications Manager you’ll support the delivery of campaigns and communications that reach a number of audiences including:

• our workforce of staff and volunteers
• people who use our services
• corporate and community supporters
• key funders and stakeholders

If you are interested in developing a communications career path in third-sector or mental health then this would be a fantastic opportunity for you.

The role will appeal to those who have experience of:

• 1+ years in a Marketing or Communications role
• A passion for telling stories through blogs or videos
• Copywriting for different audiences and platforms
• Content creation for digital and print content
• Email marketing and social media scheduling
• Website content management

Job details

Salary scale: Band 2, £22,118 to £26,542 dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time

Hours:                                 *37 hours per week

*Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Base:                        Office and hybrid working available. Office in Central Bradford, BD1 4QU (5-mins walk from Bradford Forster Square Train Station). Some requirement to travel for events in Bradford and Craven. 

Responsible to: Marketing and Communications Manager

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).

Probationary Period: 6 months 

Closing Date: 18th July, 10am

Interview Date: 23rd – 24th July   

In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to recruitment.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Annual reviews
• Simply Health cash plan
• Casual / informal dress code
• Employee Assistance Service
• Flexible working and hybrid 
• Two staff company days every year 
• Excellent personal development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays
• Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card
• Work for an accredited employer; Mind Quality Mark, Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage

Making an application

Please send your CV and a cover letter no longer than one page outlining your experience and knowledge linking to the Job Description and Person Specification below to recruitment by 10am on Thursday 18th July.

You can find the job description and person specification on the Mind in Bradford website.

About the position

Are you a highly-creative communicator with a sharp eye for visual impact and a way with words and design? Can you help us tell the story of our programmes, including School Plates, which makes school meals healthier and more sustainable, as well the upcoming Hospital Plates and our policy work? We want to create engaging content to explain the need for better public sector food, to showcase our services, and to illustrate our impact. 

As well as being a strong writer, you’ll be a creative designer, comfortable with handling design requests among your other tasks in a busy workload. Reporting directly to the UK Director, you’ll also work closely with the rest of the UK team as well as some international colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Complete a range of design tasks including printed materials such as leaflets and banners, as well as slides and digital assets for social media and newsletters,  ensuring all designed materials align with brand guidelines

• Write and distribute our various newsletters on Mailchimp and LinkedIn, while also building and engaging our supporter base

• Create relevant web content including regular news stories, recipes and blogs 

• Improve SEO

• Manage and grow our social media channels with creative and engaging content focusing on School Plates

• Contribute to written reports, often liaising with external designers

• Proofreading and editing all external content before publication

• Produce detailed case studies to support our School Plates programme, including some occasional UK travel

• Provide communications support for School Plates across the different UK nations including Scotland

• Provide technical/logistical support for Zoom webinars and meetings

• Liaising with external partners/alliances and working together where appropriate to raise brand awareness and further our mission

• Managing and building Ambassador relationships, identifying opportunities to reach a wider audience through celebrity/influencer engagement

• Help to identify opportunities for UK PR work, and support the drafting of press releases and media approaches 

• Provide ad hoc fundraising support

• Setting and monitoring overall annual and quarterly comms objectives and key results

Personal Specification
Essential

• At least three years’ experience within digital communications, marketing or design

• Confident designer with experience of using Canva and Adobe

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to write effectively for a range of audiences

• Track record of growing online presence and reaching new audiences, as well as managing, scheduling, and monitoring social media channels

• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills

• Solution-focused and resilient

• Team player

• Passionate about food systems change

• Ability to work well unsupervised, with experience of working in remote teams 

Desirable

• Video content creation skills and experience

• Published writer

• Fundraising experience

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.

• Provision of a work laptop.

• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.

• Career development support.

• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.

• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.

• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

Application process and timeline 

Please submit your application using our online form including your CV and cover letter. By submitting your application you agree that your personal data will be processed by and shared with our UK entity (ProVeg C.I.C.) and German entity (ProVeg e.V.). We will be interviewing on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
 

The recruitment process consists of:
1.  Online Cognitive Aptitude test + Personality test
2.  Online trial task
3.  Interview with Senior Management

Poverty is not God's plan. You are.

As Tearfund's Internal Communications and Engagement Officer you will play a critical role in inspiring, connecting and informing almost 1,000 staff across the globe to work towards our mission: to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential.

We are a small, friendly and creative team with a passion for a fairer and more just world.

You will be working on our weekly publication, on live events, on standalone communication campaigns, on video and podcast editing, proofreading, corporate communications and plenty more.

Interested? Here is what we are after

• You are an excellent writer using plain English as our primary working language.
• You have a nose for a good story and know how to source it and tell it.
• You can spot a typo at 100 paces.
• You can run an internal communications campaign from start to finish, using insight, creativity and analytics.
• You have basic video / audio editing skills and ideally know your way around some of the Adobe Creative Suite products.
• You are a flexible, enthusiastic team player.
• You take initiative, make suggestions and are happy to work independently.
• You are passionate about modern trends in communications and always look for ways to improve how we work.
• You are committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs, and care deeply about our mission to follow Jesus where the need is greatest.

Are you up for the challenge and want to be part of something truly rewarding and meaningful? Then we would love to hear from you.

Please note: If you are based in the UK you will be required to come in to the office more often (at least once a month, with extra requirements for additional live in-person events (approximately six per year)). 

Get in touch for more information or to apply.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a watchlist database to check against criminal convictions, as a counter-terror measure.

Communication and Operations Officer

Orangutan Foundation, founded in 1990, has a unique and diverse approach to orangutan conservation. Orangutan Foundation operates its own programmes in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo and our work is carried out by a team of dedicated Indonesian staff. We work in partnership with The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry. We place a strong emphasis on capacity building of key stakeholders who include local communities, local NGO’s, local business and regional government. With their inclusion comes conservation success and sustainability.

Our Mission

A future for Orangutans, Forests and People - saving orangutans by protecting their tropical forest habitat, working with local communities and promoting research and education.

Communication and Operations Officer Role

The Communication and Operations Officer will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the Orangutan Foundation’s UK office and in raising the profile of this international conservation charity. Working as part of a small team, reporting directly to the Director and working closely with the Finance Manager, this multi-dimensional role requires a motivated and proactive individual, who can manage their own workload and has excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities (but are not limited to):

1. Develop and grow digital online content. Create digital communications and develop social media content, create website blogs, monthly e-news and members’ biannual newsletter. Manage annual online appeals ie The Big Give

2. Work with the Director and Finance Manager to deliver exceptional member and donor stewardship

3. Maintain and update the charity’s website and online shop. Process shop orders, adoptions and donations from various online channels

4. Respond to enquiries of supporters and members of the public

5. Ensure the charity’s database is kept up to date and accurately maintained

6. Attend charity events as and when required

Essential experience and requirements:

1. Educated to degree level

2. Excellent written communications skills

3. Ability to create compelling digital communications about the Orangutan Foundation’s conservation field programmes

4. Knowledge of wildlife conservation

5. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Desirable experience

1. Experience using Canva, InDesign or similar

2. Experience using Squarespace, WordPress or similar

3. Experience using Adobe Photoshop

4. Collating and analysing website/social media analytics

5. Willingness to work occasional weekends or evenings

This is a full-time role with a starting salary of £28,000 and 22 days holiday per annum (plus office closure between Christmas and New Year). This position is initially based in the London office with the potential for hybrid working. Applicants must be UK residents or be legally permitted to work in the UK.

Interviews to be held week beginning 29th July. Please note that we will only contact successful applicants.

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Overview

FPA is a campaigning organisation at the heart of the fight for warm, well-insulated homes and clean and affordable energy, under the control of people and communities. We want to see the UK’s energy system decarbonised as rapidly as possible, with a just transition for communities and workers. Alongside pensioners groups, trades unions, disabled campaigners, tenants’ organisations and others on the frontline of fuel poverty, we’re using protest and direct action to fight for real, sustainable solutions to the cold homes crisis. We are looking for a committed comms professional who shares our passion and values to expand our team!

The process

We’re running an inclusive and transparent application process to ensure a diverse range of people are able to demonstrate their fit for the team. Taking a CV-less approach means we’ll be focusing on the most critical things to compare candidates on, and by answering our three questions you can feel confident you’ve highlighted the most relevant experience and skills you have. 

About the role

Fuel Poverty Action (FPA) is looking for an experienced Communications Lead to help us amplify our voice, extend our reach and increase the engagement of our members and supporters.

This new role is pivotal in communicating our activities and outcomes to our network of members, supporters, and the broader public. 

As the Communications Lead, you will work closely with our core team and report to the Operations Lead. 

What you might find yourself doing:

• Campaign Promotion: Promote our events, actions, and mobilisations to maximise participation and support.

• Managing Social Media: Oversee all content on our social media platforms to keep our followers engaged and informed.

• Regular Newsletter: Curate, create and send out our quarterly newsletter to update our supporters on our latest campaigns and achievements.

• Website Management: Keep our website content fresh and oversee any improvements or updates.

• Internal Communications: Help the core team to keep stakeholders engaged and informed

• Press and Media Coordination: Work with other team members to handle press and media relations.

• CRM Management: Assist our Operations Lead in managing our CRM system to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of our contacts.

• Communications Strategy: Help develop, monitor and evolve our overall comms plan, alongside the core team, to ensure it has the most impact.

• Team Support: Provide insights and support to the core team as needed.

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• are highly organised and comfortable self-managing

• have strong written and verbal communication skills

• have a good understanding of accessibility and inclusive communication

• are passionate about social justice and committed to the mission of Fuel Poverty Action

• have a good working knowledge of social media platforms

• are aware of your own learning needs and open to trying new things

• enjoy sharing your knowledge and skills with others

It is also desirable (but not necessary) for you to have:

• technical knowledge of (or a desire to learn) graphic design and video

• an understanding of web analytics

• successfully contributed to the launch of a new website

• previous experience using and adapting CRM systems effectively

• experience of writing press releases and conducting media interviews

Key details

Salary: £32-£36k/year, depending on circumstances (FPA’s egalitarian payscale ensures all employees are contracted on the same terms and conditions). Applications from freelancers welcome - let us know your standard day rate.

Location: Remote

Working hours: 30 hours/week, flexible but will include anti-social hours

Contract: Permanent

How to apply

These three questions replace any traditional CV or cover letter. We want to give you space to speak to the most important aspects of your experience in relation to this job. Feel free to draw from professional or personal experiences.

1. Describe a time you created a multiplatform promotional campaign for a mission-driven organisation.  What challenges did you face and what approaches did you take to overcome those challenges?

2. Describe a time when you created accessible web content for a diverse audience. What steps did you take (or not take) to ensure the content was inclusive and accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities?

3. As a small team we often need to be flexible and adaptable, while also supporting one another to make the best use of our strengths. Share up to three unique strengths or perspectives you think you would bring to this team and role, and how they've been helpful to you in the past.

You may wish to refer back to the job advert and think about examples of the key competencies outlined there, but we’d also love to learn about other skills and experiences you would bring, even if ithey are not mentioned above.

We recommend writing roughly 500 words on each question (max 600 words).

Questions

• Can people outside of the UK apply for this role?

  • This opportunity is only open to UK residents. 

• Is there an office space?

  • We are a fully remote team.