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About the Company: Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. With a focus on the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, we provide vital health and medical care to those in need, particularly in crisis zones like Gaza.
About the Role:As the Head of Communications, you will lead the development of an ambitious communications strategy. The purpose of this role is to build a high-performing communications team to drive significantly increased communications performance across various streams. The Head of will champion Communication across the organisation, ensuring alignment with MAP's mission and values. They will actively contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team, fostering collaboration and strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Responsibilities
Leadership
- Lead the organisation’s communications planning to ensure alignment and maximise impact on influencing and income objectives. Monitor and manage communications-related risk for MAP.
- Collaborate with the Director of Advocacy and Communications, Strategic Communications and Media Manager, and Digital Communications Manager to ensure that the necessary communications processes and systems are established.
- Line manage a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about MAP’s vision and mission, and has in place necessary systems, processes, ways of working and motivating direction to drive impact in our communications and delivery against KPIs.
- Ensure MAP’s communications are ethical and aligned with the organisation’s values. Ensure the perspectives and voices of Palestinians and affected communities are at the forefront and their feedback on our communications heard and acted on
- Collaborate and engage with cross-organisational projects, taking the lead as required, and ensure consistent and coherent brand and voice across MAP’s varied communications outputs.
- Provide line management to direct reports, setting individual performance objectives, ensuring delivery, and motivating the team to be innovative, creative, strategic and professional in its thinking and delivery.
- Manage the team’s budget
Communications Strategy
- Develop and lead an ambitious and impactful cross-organisational communications strategy – including earned media, digital and PR.
- Collaborate with the Director of Advocacy and Communications, set and monitor progress against Key Performance Indicators for achieving the strategy, and report quarterly on results to global stakeholders.
- Plan and identify key moments of opportunity for MAP’s communications according to internal and external landscapes and timetables.
- Develop a crisis communications strategy and ensure that MAP has the resources and capacities needed to manage external and internal crises.
- Work with fundraising colleagues to develop a new focus on marketing and brand development and coordinate impactful cross-team campaigns
Review and delivery
- Provide senior review to communications outputs for MAP in line with an agreed sign-off policy, and MAP’s messaging and ethical communications principles.
- Act as a spokesperson for the organisation in the media as appropriate, and ensure that all MAP spokespersons are properly briefed, managed and supported
- ·Identify communication risks and develop strategies to protect MAP's reputation, staff, programs, and the people it serves in the media.
- Oversee key messaging for proactive and reactive communications to support advocacy and fundraising, ensuring coherence across media and digital channels during emergencies.
- Oversee the development of creative cut-through tactics and products across traditional and digital media and PR, from revealing MAP research and analysis to emergency media briefings.
- Oversee the development of communications guidelines and processes to ensure the alignment of communications outputs with MAP’s values and the active participation of Palestinians and affected communities in our communications strategy and output
- Report to MAP’s SMT and Board on press activity, trends and upcoming opportunities.
- Oversee the communications budget and reporting
General Responsibilities
● Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.
● Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
● Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.
Job Requirements
- Track record in creating, driving and evaluating a cross-organisation communications strategy incorporating digital and traditional channels, with demonstrable impact against KPIs.
- Creative problem solver, independent thinker and self-starter, strong communication skills.
- Strong network of key national and international media.
- Excellent eye to detail and commitment to high speed and high-quality writing and editing.
- Strong organisational and time management skills: ability to prioritise team’s work, and multi-task in a fast-paced work setting, sometimes with distressing content.
- Ability to represent MAP professionally at all times
- Excellent knowledge understanding of the work of MAP and the issues facing Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees, and commitment to ensuring their meaningful and active participation in MAP’s communications strategy and activities.
- Excellent knowledge of key political issues relevant to MAP and the people MAP serves.
- Fluency in English, spoken and written, is essential and Arabic is desirable.
- Experience with developing multi-stakeholder communications plans and strategies.
- Demonstrable experience of leading national and international teams
- Extensive experience of developing key messages and implementing media strategies with an international, and ideally humanitarian, or development focus.
- Substantial experience of identifying and responding to reputational threats.
- Experience developing ethical communications guidelines for charity communication and digital communications and PR.
- Excellent knowledge of tools for monitoring media coverage.
- Experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation and dealing with media enquiries into crisis and sensitive issues.
- Experienced in leading a team, managing budgets and reporting
- Experience in managing projects
Personal attributes and other requirements
●Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
●Able to travel, mainly to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon as required. Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Egypt and Israel
●Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
●Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.
●Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP.
●Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some evenings and weekends.
MAP has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.
£102,000 per annum
Fixed Term Early Moments Leave cover – up to 12 months
Full time (London/working from home)
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Director of Communications. This senior role is one of great breadth, with huge scope for inspirational values-led leadership and team building across Communications teams, the broader organisation and global UNICEF. The role has responsibility for Media Relations, Ambassador Relations, Creative Content and Organic Social Media, sits under the Chief Marketing Office, sits on the Extended Leadership Group. and has a close working relationship with the Chief Executive.
It plays a critical role in helping the Public Engagement function set and achieve its objectives as well as supporting teams across the organisation deliver influence, income and impact. The role also has responsibility for safeguarding the reputation of UNICEF UK, using foresight to identify and mitigate any major communications risks and managing any communications crises that may arise.
You will have strong leadership skills and proven expertise leading large, multi-discipline communications teams, including developing and implementing integrated communication strategies, cultivating significant high profile relationships and managing reputational risk and crises. You will be able to evidence working in large complex organisations, nurturing professional relationships with colleagues and external contacts at all levels along with engaging and guiding others to achieve ambitious goals.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 12 September 2024.
Interview date: 26 September 2024 (subject to change).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis. Formed in 1981, we offer information and support to women and those assigned female at birth with endometriosis, for example through our website and information leaflets, and via our local support groups, Helpline and online forum. As well as directly supporting those with endometriosis, we work to raise awareness of endometriosis amongst healthcare professionals, the public and the media; lobby for improved treatment and management; and support research.
This will be a busy, varied and important role working closely with the Head of Campaigns and Communications to raise awareness and increase the visibility of endometriosis and Endometriosis UK, and designing and managing campaigns that really make a difference across the UK. You will be working as part of a passionate team with a strong commitment to achieving change to help those with living with endometriosis.
You’ll be creative, resourceful and be able to create and deliver campaigns that make a tangible difference to those with endometriosis. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive forward Endometriosis UK’s new strategy and boost our impact for the benefit of everyone affected by endometriosis.
We are looking for a highly organised, pro-active and confident Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer to manage our press office, running it to the highest standard. You’ll have an eye for a strong story, and will be confident in pitching stories to press and drafting press releases. You will be responsible for raising the profile of endometriosis in the media and ensuring Endometriosis UK is the go-to voice on menstrual health and endometriosis issues. You will also be a passionate and creative campaigner who has demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful public awareness campaigns. You’ll enjoy working as part of a small but driven communications and campaigns team, who are passionate about driving change for those with endometriosis.
Job title: Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer
Reporting to: Head of Campaigns and Communications
Working hours: Full time/ 37.5 hrs a week
Location: Office based (London Bridge), there is an option to work two days week at home dependent on business need
Contract: Permanent
Annual salary: £33,000-£35,000 depending on experience (including London Weighting)
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 16th September 2024
Interview Date: Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th September, in person at our offices in London Bridge
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable communities? Zetetick Housing is seeking an inspiring and innovative Fundraising and Communications Manager to spearhead our mission of expanding support and services. In this role, you won’t just manage campaigns—you’ll craft stories that resonate, build relationships that matter, and develop strategies that drive real change. With a focus on creative growth and impactful outreach, this is your chance to bring your passion for social good to a place where it truly counts. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and a nurturing environment that champions personal and professional development. Join us in transforming lives—apply now and lead with purpose.
To provide and maintain specialised quality homes, not just housing. To empower choice and deliver dignity to all we work with.
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Role and Job description
Job title: Communications Officer
Responsible to: Fundraising Manager
Location: Flexible – home based with regular time at HTV’s base in Henley/across Thames Valley to cover events (some evening/weekend work may be required)
Hours: 12 hours per week
Salary: £26,600 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
This is a role within the charity with the purpose of developing our digital communications to increase awareness of our vital work with people with brain injuries and to grow our supporter/ donor base to help fund this work.
Main purpose of this role:
The focus of this new role will be on digital fundraising and communications initiatives and raising the profile of the charity across the Thames Valley. An important aspect of the role will be to contribute to the delivery of the digital fundraising strategy to diversify our income streams, creating regular online giving, increasing the donor base in a way that is long term and sustainable. The post holder will organise an agreed portfolio of events and campaigns – with a specific focus on digital initiatives and virtual events – to generate income and build more awareness which will enable Headway Thames Valley to support more people affected by brain injuries. The role will also help to develop consistent messaging to be used across the wider charity to raise awareness of our vital work and communicate our need for donations.
Key relationships:
Headway Thames Valley General Manager and staff team, Fundraising Manager, clients, families/ carers, Trustees, volunteers, supporters, donors, local community and other stakeholders.
Principal tasks and accountabilities:
Organising Campaigns and Events
Devise engaging digital awareness raising campaigns to appeal to wide range of new and existing supporters.
Create content showcasing all Headway Thames Valley services.
Plan, deliver and manage fundraising events & campaigns, both online/ virtual and offline – to generate funds and raise awareness of Headway Thames Valley’s work.
Create compelling cases for support for use on digital platforms.
Draft and manage e-newsletters and email communications to individual supporters.
Ensure consistent communications messaging across all platforms for all stakeholders.
Co-ordinate the production of fundraising and other information materials.
Identify opportunities to market new and existing events outside the existing supporter base, for instance, social media and local media.
Manage virtual fundraising events and projects within timeframe and budget.
Develop good working relationships for Headway Thames Valley with relevant event promotion companies and other suppliers.
Development and Stewardship of supporters
Motivate supporters in their efforts to raise funds for Headway Thames Valley.
Attract new supporters and new audiences to engage with existing and new fundraising initiatives.
Assist supporters by providing suitable materials tailor made to their needs.
Maintain contact and do everything possible to ensure their experience is positive and that we retain them as supporters and for future events.
Be alert to potential clashes of interest or ethos which might be of a sensitive nature to Headway Thames Valley.
Planning
Investigate and implement new opportunities for digital fundraising initiatives.
Prioritise activities to maximise opportunities.
Contribute to the long term development plans as part of the wider team.
Maintain a diary of events and action points ensuring that others can see progress on any one event at any time.
Ensure that all fundraising for events complies with charity law, by asking for support from the wider team appropriately.
Further information
We welcome applications from candidates genuinely interested in the work of the charity.
If you have any questions about the role or the work of the charity please contact Jamie Higgins, General Manager, Headway Thames Valley for further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Senior Communications and Marketing Manager will join the Trust at an exciting time and be responsible for providing first-class customer service to the local community who use this much-loved greenspace for rest, relaxation and exercise, as well as the promotion of the park as a unique visitor attraction.
The role will support the Trust to expand and diversify our audience and supporter base through creative, targeted and effective marketing of events and programming. It will also support the generation of commercial and philanthropic income, through strategic fundraising campaigns and raising the profile of the park.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all channels including digital communications (website, e-newsletter, social media) as well as handling press/ media, print and working with the grounds team on in-park communications.
About Crystal Palace Park Trust
Crystal Palace Park Trust is the new community-led custodian for the historic Crystal Palace Park in south London. Our mission is to protect, manage and improve Crystal Palace Park as a green, open, historic, ecological, recreational, sporting, cultural and educational resource in the interests of the community and other Park users.
The park is now on the cusp of benefitting from a multi-million-pound restoration and regeneration project that will save its unique heritage assets, such as the world-famous Dinosaurs and Italian Terraces, and bring much needed new infrastructure such as a new Visitor Centre and children's playground.
Joining Crystal Palace Park Trust now means having the opportunity to shape a vibrant and inclusive future for this incredible landscape and be at the forefront of community-led regeneration.
How to apply
For more information on how to apply, please download the Job Description
Applications must be received by 9 AM on Monday, 16 September.
All applicants must submit an Equal Opportunities Form
Crystal Palace Park Trust is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
We are looking for an experienced and talented Communications and Brand Manager to join The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). This is an exciting role for a creative and collaborative individual looking to lead on our member engagement, brand and marketing activity to ensure that the RCR is positioned as the global leader on all aspects of radiology and oncology.
Reporting into the Head of Marketing and Digital, with three direct reports, you will lead on the promotion of all RCR activity to our members, ensuring they are engaged and updated, while feeling valued, listened to and part of an innovative community at the heart of healthcare. You’ll be a confident and skilled communicator, who is able to create clear, compelling, and effective copy. You will build communication plans and campaigns that share the wide range of RCR services with all our audiences, and build an RCR brand that is innovative, authoritative and inspiring.
What you’ll do:
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Evaluate and develop the way we use our communication channels to ensure they are creating impact and engagement with key audiences.
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Support other teams to build engagement around our events, training courses, products and services through effective communications and promotion.
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Oversee the delivery of our printed publications and collateral.
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Manage corporate communications activity, including design and branding.
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Work collaboratively with the wider team and other colleagues to develop cross-organisational plans to promote RCR activity
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Oversee the development of an audience ad data-led approach to engagement.
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Translate key objectives and insights into action plans that achieve results.
What you’ll need:
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Experience managing operational day to day communications activity
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Experience creating content and narrative to drive engagement
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Ability to problem solve in a creative way
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Experience of line management
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Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
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Strong copywriting and presentation skills, confident in writing for different audiences
If you are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your passion and experience in a charitable organisation with a great cause and ambitious goals, please find out more about the Communications and Brand Manager role, the RCR and how to apply by visiting the RCR website and reading the candidate pack.
This vacancy closes 23:59 8 September 2024. Shortlist interviews are scheduled for 11 September and selection interviews for 17 September 2024 and will take place on site at our Central London office.
We are hoping for an October 2024 start date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join International Alert’s global communications team.
We are looking for an excellent candidate to tell impactful stories about the incredible work of Alert through engaging online, multimedia content and high quality, visually appealing publications. The role will lead on delivering our publications and working with teams across the organisation and a range of geographies to tell Alert’s story powerfully and to a high standard.
With a proven ability to manage complex projects, develop and deliver communications plans across a range of mediums, you’ll work with colleagues and suppliers to deliver great work to deadline. You’ll have a strong creative streak, with a passion for engaging audiences and finding the key elements of a powerful story.
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for an organisation that is helping to support and sustain peace, working on crucial issues from climate change to gendered violence and the potential for business to smooth a path for peace.
Role duties and responsibilities:
Storytelling
- Working with colleagues across Alert’s programming, identify projects that demonstrate the impact of our work and the need for peacebuilding in the countries where we work.
- Coordinate the development of impact stories, photo essays, videos and other engaging methods of storytelling for use on our website, on social media, by the press and elsewhere.
- Write and edit impact stories, photo essays and video scripts, and draft occasional press releases and blogs.
- Create or edit simple video content
- Commission photographers, photojournalists and videographers to accompany and support country teams in developing stories of impact.
- Manage the dissemination plans for storytelling outputs, including via traditional media, and digital platforms including social media.
- Monitor media coverage of the organisation and compile a daily digest of key news stories relating to peace and conflict for sharing with staff.
- Assist the Head of Communications and Media with monitoring the media email account and media phone, including out-of-hours media calls.
- Maintaining and advising on consent for stories and imagery
- Developing and maintaining an image library for Alert, including identifying gaps in the library and commissioning photography accordingly.
Publications
- Project manage the production of high-quality publications for teams in London and our overseas offices, including process management and supplier relations.
- Liaise with external vendors, including editors, translators, graphic designers, printers and photographers.
- Monitor production schedules to ensure that all publications are completed and signed off in a timely manner.
- Plan and co-ordinate the delivery and launch of publications.
- Draft key messages about our publications for the website, social media, newsletters, press releases and other channels.
- Lead on the procurement of suppliers, including recruiting new ones and managing the contracting process.
- Assist with the financial management of publications production by monitoring and processing invoices.
Events coordination
- Lead on the delivery of external corporate events (in-person and online), especially for the launch of new research. Appropriate support, resources and workload would be considered.
- Liaise with programme leads on developing outlines, key messages and briefings as required, with a particular focus on those in or organised by the Hague.
Quality control and branding
- Ensure all communications outputs comply with our brand identity, house style and quality standards.
- Manage and update our brand templates for publications and marketing materials and advise and train staff on how to use them.
- Create new brand templates for marketing materials as required, using Canva.
Contributing to the effective working of the team and to Alert generally
- Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of Alert’s influencing and communications strategies and work plans.
- Help maintain our content calendar and regularly update the team about upcoming content, to facilitate joined-up outreach.
- Monitor and post on our global social media channels when required
- Contribute to team-wide communications and knowledge management.
- Participate in organisation-wide events and discussions on related topics/projects as and when required.
- Any other tasks as may be reasonably required.
Please note that the above are just some of the role requirements. For the full requirements, please view the job description.
All applicants must have existing and permanent right to work in the United Kingdom.
International Alert prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented people including women, people from the Global South, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, and other historically marginalised people.
While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a self-driven creative, keen to use your communications skills to build awareness of our work and impact? The Communications and Engagement Officer will use their creativity, strong digital marketing and written skills to amplify the voices of young refugees, develop compelling content for fundraising appeals, build momentum around our policy and campaigns work, and create engagement opportunities and sustained connections with our supporters and key stakeholders.
We are looking for someone with strong admin and coordination skills to champion Young Roots and our work, with young people’s voices at its core, to new and diverse audiences, growing our supporter base and unrestricted income through appeals. Your willingness and ability to collaborate and build relationships, both internally and externally; your creativity and compelling storytelling; your passion to be part of bringing about real change for refugees; and your skills in sharing our work to engage the public, will be key to the success of this role.
Young Roots is committed to youth participation and to continuously embedding our approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across all our work. As such, the Communications and Engagement Officer will work closely with our delivery teams and with young people to facilitate co-creation within our communications.
You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive Fundraising and Development team within an empowering, values-led organisation that creates opportunities to learn and is focused on the wellbeing of its staff team.
This role will involve occasional evening and weekend work to attend youth activities and fundraising events. We have a TOIL (time off in lieu) policy in place for work undertaken outside usual hours.
Please read more in the job description and person specification (linked below) and apply via CharityJob with your CV and personal statement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hours: 35 hours per week, part time will be considered minimum 28 hours.
As the leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse, Woman’s Trust is on a mission to help women and their children to overcome the devastating mental health impact of Domestic Abuse. This is a pivotal time to join our Communications team.
As the Senior Communications Manager, you will be responsible for proactive and reactive media relations; effective engagement on social media; developing engaging content for our website; supporting on Calls for Evidence and drafting copy for marketing materials, including our e-newsletter. A highly autonomous role, you will work closely with our fundraising, counselling, and research teams. You will plan and deliver effective communications that reach, engage, motivate, and resonate with media, clients, fundraisers, and policy makers across a range of channels.
Woman's Trust
The charity was originally established by a group of survivors and Counsellors to meet the gap in specialist mental health services, designed by and for women, to ensure that women affected by DA can live a life free from further harm and abuse.
This is a pivotal time to join the Woman’s Trust Communication’s team, as we want to generate more awareness of our work, capitalising on our unique position in the women’s and mental health sectors. We want to proactively get organisations involved in the conversations that matter – while reflecting the confidential nature and sensitivities around domestic abuse and mental health.
If you are looking to make a real impact in your Communications career, then we would like to hear from you, so please do get in touch.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge, relevant to this post and showing us, through examples, why we should choose you.
Please also provide us with the details of two referees. We require their name, contact information, and relationship to you. Referees will not be contacted until an offer of employment is made.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 16th September 2024.
Please note, that this post is open to female applicants only, the Equality Act 100 pursuant to Schedule, 9 Part 1 applies. Thank you again for your interest in our work.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge, relevant to this post and showing us, through examples, why we should choose you.
Please also provide us with the details of two referees. We require their name, contact information, and relationship to you. Referees will not be contacted until an offer of employment is made.
FICS is seeking a creative and committed Communications Officer to join the Development and Communications team. The purpose of this role is to deliver FICS' communications strategy, expanding our reach and producing engaging and accessible content. This role sits as part of the Development and Communications function, serving both the advancement of FICS’ theory of change as well as working with the programmatic teams in a support capacity. In this position, you'll thrive on collaboration, working closely with various teams and working in a busy, adaptive environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form. Download the application form from the vacancy documents at the bottom.
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At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. Bookmark Reading Charity is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Executive to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about marketing and wants to make a positive impact through their work. As the Marketing and Communications Executive, you will support the marketing team in a variety of tasks, from creating content and social media listening to assisting with PR, events and campaigns. You will provide general marketing support to other functions within the charity, helping to ensure our message reaches the right audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation:
- Assist the Digital Marketing Executive in the creation of engaging content for various channels, including social media, newsletters, blogs, and website updates.
- Support the design and production of marketing materials, such as flyers, posters, and digital assets.
- Help develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent and timely communication.
Design:
- Assist the Digital Marketing Manager in the scheduling and management of the Senior Visual Communications Officer’s design schedule
- Organise, feedback and manage marketing briefs that come into the Marketing team from multiple support functions
Social Media Management:
- As required, support the Digital Marketing Executive with Bookmark’s social media accounts by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to comments and DM’s.
- Assist in creating social media campaigns that align with broader marketing objectives.
- Track and report on social media performance, providing insights to optimize future activities.
Email Marketing:
- Assist in the development and distribution of email campaigns, including newsletters, volunteer updates, and event promotions.
- Manage email lists and ensure data accuracy, adhering to GDPR guidelines.
- Monitor email campaign performance and suggest improvements based on analytics.
Event Support:
- Support the Volunteers team by helping plan and execute events, both virtual and in-person, aimed at volunteer recruitment, fundraising, and awareness-building.
- Assist with event logistics, including coordination with venues, vendors, and attendees.
- Support the promotion of events through various channels to maximize attendance and engagement.
Campaign Support:
- Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to drive volunteer sign-ups, donations, and brand awareness.
- Work with the team to develop campaign materials and track their effectiveness.
- Provide administrative support across projects and workstreams, such as managing campaign timelines, stakeholder communications, budgets, and reporting.
General Marketing Support:
- Provide day-to-day support to the marketing team, including managing enquiries, reports, updating databases, and maintaining records.
- Collaborate with other teams within the charity to ensure marketing efforts are aligned with overall objectives.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and bring fresh ideas to the table.
Person Specification:
Education:
- A degree in marketing, communications, media, or equivalent experience or qualifications will be considered.
Experience:
- Some experience in a marketing, communications, or related role (through internships, volunteer work, or previous employment at a similar level)
- Familiarity with marketing activity, management, content creation, social media and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark).
- Experience in the charity or non-profit sector is beneficial but not mandatory.
Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Creative thinking with the ability to generate ideas and solve problems.
- Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Basic understanding of digital marketing principles, including social media, email marketing, and content creation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with CRM systems or marketing tools.
Attributes:
- Passionate about literacy and education, and committed to Bookmark’s mission.
- Eager to learn, with a proactive approach to professional development.
- A team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on a variety of tasks.
- Effective time management, able to organise multiple work streams and projects.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications and Media Officer
£35,831 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Fixed-term contract for 12 months
Our small but high performing press team is looking for a Communications and Media Officer to help us raise the profile of paediatrics and child health across the UK and globally.
If you can write impactful press releases, commentary, and copy for online and print publication, we want to hear from you. In the press team you will manage media and social media opportunities, create content and will work collaboratively with policy and workforce managers, staff and our Senior Officers.
In the role you will horizon scan for key arising issues and provide support to preparing for and managing issues. Reporting to the Media Manager, you will also integrate media work with other activity in the organisation including public affairs, research, policy and campaigns.
Using your communication and report writing abilities, you will lead the collation of media coverage summaries following every report launch and campaign.
The Communications and Media Officer is a high-impact position at the College and we are looking forward to hearing from people with excellent interpersonal skills, able to influence and gain the support of others, and make recommendations for action.
Degree qualified or with relevant professional experience, you should have experience of communications and media and have an excellent standard of written work, being able to write quality content for a range of audiences, including for the press and online.
With proven experience in writing social media content, you should be able to develop compelling assets for use as part of communications activity.
You should have experience of project management and be capable of finding pragmatic solutions, seeking improvements and adapting to changing situations.
The ability to work with moderate supervision and manage your own workload is essential, whilst experience of video editing would be desirable.
The Membership, Policy and External Affairs Division actively promotes the membership, stakeholders and the public awareness of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and core child health priorities.
The RCPCH sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.
The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.
The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.
Closing date: 8 September 2024.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.
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Job Title: Global Communications Officer
Reporting to: Senior Global Communications Manager
Contract Type: Full time (37.5 Hours) Permanent
Principal Location: London
Salary: £27,000-£30,000
Part 1: Role Purpose:
Street Child is looking for a dynamic, confident individual with a passion for communications and a drive to make a difference.
We need a Global Communications Officer who is adaptable, personable, has an attention to detail and is ready to tackle any task with gusto. We are looking for someone who can drive forward our owned channel development, grow our website traffic and social media channels whilst maintaining strong platform engagement rates to generate fundraising.
Our ideal candidate will also create fresh campaigns with market cut through, develop clear, creative collateral, support our growing global advocacy efforts and identify opportunities for telling stories from Street Child’s programmes around the world. An eye for design and some basic editing skills is a bonus.
Part 2: Key Responsibilities:
1. Social channel content creation, maintenance and development
- Lead on the development and maintenance of the Street Child social channels, pushing forward our social strategy with a relentless focus on growth and engagement. Develop, create, and manage engaging content for our social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok), including identifying strategies for viral and timely content.
- Craft compelling copy and visuals that align with our brand voice and promote Street Child programmes around the world.
- Identify and leverage emerging trends and opportunities for Street Child’s social media presence.
2. Day-to-day website content updates & maintenance
- Lead on the day-to-day content updates and maintenance of the Street Child website, working to a turnaround time of 48 hours for business-as-usual activity.
- Work with external web developers to ensure Street Child’s website is optimised for raising awareness of our work, engaging supporters and raising funds.
- Develop high-quality written and visual content optimised for web, including managing our blog to ensure a steady output of content on Street Child programme areas, including primary education work, education in emergencies, and humanitarian programmes.
3. Communications resource for global fundraising teams
- Support the strategic development and communications needs of European and North American entities, ensuring a strong cohesive global voice for Street Child.
- Support global fundraising teams on all communication resource needs, including but not limited to event publicity/promotion, key appeal content and community resource generation.
- Support the creation of content/collateral for fundraising teams.
- Support the development of corporate communications, including but not limited to the design of impact reports, event promotion and publicity.
- Work with colleagues in other fundraising teams to establish communication calendars and plan for their respective areas of work, identifying communication needs and deadlines ahead of time.
4. Global advocacy communications support
- Support the delivery of global advocacy events, such as UNGA and World Economic Forum.
- Support corporate communications strategies around global advocacy events, such as UNGA and World Economic Forum.
- Craft compelling advocacy messages for Street Child-owned channels, working closely with our global programmes experts to position the organisation as though-leaders in the global education sector.
5. Wider MMC support
- Support the delivery of key content and assets for media.
- Support the contracting of in-country photographers and videographers.
- Support the individual giving donor mapping and communications development, helping to deepen and develop our donor relationships and increase unrestricted fundraising.
- Able to represent Street Child appropriately both internally and externally.
- Carry out all reasonable requests that are within the broad remit of the role.
- Support the delivery of the Annual Report.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- Create and implement communication strategies, working with all forms of media, including press, digital, campaigns, print, social media, audio, video and more.
- Line-management responsibility within the team. Establishing objectives and initiatives that serve the overall team aims and objectives.
- Provide strategic insight on product development on the suite of Difference resources and new/other RLN initiatives.
- Ensure distribution channels and methods are integral to the development of new resources.
- Regularly monitor and report on key indicators.
- Write impact reports for senior management, funding grants and governance.
- A salary of £56,833 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 2-3 days per week in our office in Lambeth Palace.
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies