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Us 

Population Matters is an environmental charity, working to ensure that our population can co-exist in harmony with nature and prosper on a healthy planet. 

We campaign for people to consider choosing smaller families and to consume sustainably; we believe in a multifaceted approach to confronting climate change and tackling biodiversity loss. 

Our vision is of a future in which our population co-exists in harmony with nature and prospers on a healthy planet, to the benefit of all.

Our mission is to drive positive, large-scale action through fostering choices that help achieve a sustainable human population and regenerate our environment. 

You 

Are you a creative strategist with expertise in digital content and social media? Do you thrive on creating and managing impactful campaigns that drive change and engagement? 

We are looking for a skilled Content Specialist to play a leading role in planning, creating and adapting digital content strategies that amplify Population Matters’ mission. With your innovative approach, you will ensure our campaigns remain timely, impactful and responsive to emerging trends. 

As part of our small, collaborative team, you will develop engaging content across multiple formats, commission high-quality material from internal and external creators and use your expertise in social media and analytics to grow our influence and connect with diverse audiences. 

If you are successful, you will be a key player in shaping our campaigns and maximising our global impact. 

How we’ll do things 

Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law. 

We will use blind recruitment practices to minimise unconscious bias.

The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 18 December. We will hold interviews on w/c 6 January, remotely, with Dominic Nutt, Interim Head of Campaigns and Communications, Ben Stallworthy, Digital and Communications Manager and Madeleine Hewitt, Campaigns and Media Officer. 

Thank you for your interest in Population Matters. 

Salary: £36,000, non-negotiable.

Working Pattern: We promote and encourage flexible working all types, in line with our new flexible working policy.

Location: Home-based in the UK or internationally, with occasional travel and access to our office space in London.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave pa; additional three days’ closure over Christmas; employer pension contribution 6-8%, employee matching contribution min 2%; Employee Assistance Programme; we fund and encourage CPD.

In this multifaceted role, you'll be responsible for both content creation and supporting unpaid Carers to become digitally connected. You will manage and create engaging content for our social media platforms and website as well as maintain the charity’s website, ensuring it stays updated, accessible, and reflective of our mission. 

You will conduct digital assessments for Carers to determine their needs—whether they require devices, internet access, or digital skills training and provide 1:1 support to help Carers navigate the digital world with confidence. 

Additionally, you will lead group training sessions on topics such as basic digital skills, using online services, and staying safe online. 

Summary

• Creative design and content production
• Graphic training and development
• Brand and visual identity across digital and print
• Digital evangelism and strategic implementation
• Website development content management
• Reputation and media management
• Analytics and performance, as well as out-of-hours social monitoring
• Digital and social media trend awareness and networking

• Hybrid working arrangements and must be able to work within the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• A salary of £38,918 per annum, 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 your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

Who We Are:
Fuel Bank Foundation is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to helping people who can’t afford to pre-pay for their energy, ensuring they aren’t left without heating, light, or the means to cook.

Our mission is to:

• Help people escape immediate fuel crises.
• Empower individuals to stay connected to their energy supply.
• Influence governments, energy suppliers, and regulators to address the root causes of fuel poverty for good.

We are guided by our core values:
Empathy, Collaboration, Commercial Head & Kind Heart, Ambition, Bravery.

Who You Are:
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for making a real difference? Join us as our Communications Executive and use your skills to help amplify our mission.

About the Role:
As Communications Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our internal and external communications. Collaborating closely with our Head of Communications, you will create impactful content, manage digital channels, engage with media outlets, and ensure our brand and mission resonate with key audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Develop compelling written and visual content for multiple platforms.
• Social Media and Digital Presence: Oversee and grow our digital footprint.
• Internal Communications: Foster clear and engaging communication within the team.
• Media Relations: Build relationships with media outlets and secure positive coverage.
• Event Support: Assist in planning and promoting events and campaigns.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Connect with donors, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Brand and Reputation Management: Safeguard and enhance our public image.
• Administrative Support: Provide operational support for communications activities.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:

• Education: Degree in Marketing, PR, Journalism, or related fields is preferred but not essential with equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1-3 years in communications, marketing, or PR, ideally within the charity or public sector.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in content creation tools, social media platforms, and CMS systems.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Creativity: A flair for storytelling and design.

Personal Attributes:

• Empathetic and compassionate.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused.
• Culturally aware with a passion for social impact.

Why Join Us?
At Fuel Bank Foundation, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to providing a flexible and supportive work environment where your voice matters.

We are proud to be a Great Place to Work and an accredited Living Wage Employer. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• 27.5 days annual leave (FTE).
• Benenden Healthcare plan.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders.

Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about using your skills to drive meaningful change and want to help us combat fuel poverty, we’d love to hear from you!

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The Role of Website Designer

We are seeking a talented Web Designer to work on two key projects over a 4.5-month contract period:

1. DBF Project: This involves implementing a full website remap, refresh and improvement to the current UX and design. The planning phase is complete, and the design process will be based on the existing platform/provider.

2. TFC Project: This will focus on creating a new website on a new platform, replacing the current site. There will also be a requirement for content management and integration.

This is a short-term post with the opportunity to work on impactful projects for dynamic organizations. If you have a keen eye for design, platform versatility, and experience in website creation and improvement, we’d love to hear from you!

The main responsibilities of the Website Designer are:

• Refresh the Diocesan Board of Finance’s website to improved clarity and user experience.
• Work within the existing website platform and in collaboration with the platform developers, Church Edit, who are funded and supported by a consortium of 20 Diocese.
•  Liaise with organisational department leads to ensure content is accurate and up to date.
•  Work with the Communications team to improve the current website’s overall functionality and design.
• Redesign Together for Change website and ensure the website content is accurate and up to date to outline the charity’s projects and keys areas of focus.
• Demonstrate through an updated online presence, Together for Change’s key partnerships
• Update Together for Change’s social media presence and ensure to align with updated website content, the DBF’s website and the charity’s ‘Saints Projects’ online presence.

What we are looking for in a Website Designer:

• Experience in website creation and upgrades to improve website functionality and design.
• Experience of engaging with a variety of audiences through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and X.
• Experience of implementing a new site map.
• A creative and proactive mindset, with a key eye for design and an ability to think innovatively across a number of platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to liaise with relevant teams and department heads, platform developers.
• Excellent written and communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences through online platforms and media content.
• Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A commitment to ‘Our Shared Future’ strategy, ethos, vision and values of the Coventry Diocese.
• Supportive of and live out our values at work:
  • Community: To have a sense of togetherness and common purpose, with room for differences
  • Christ-like: To show humility and love for one another, to be welcoming and to have grace and patience
  • Integrity: To be genuine, authentic and honest, and value each other
  • Service: To recognise people’s needs, give without expectation and use our gifts for each other

This post reports to Director of Communications and Engagement, Andy Waddams and is based in Coventry Diocesan Offices.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In the Diocesan offices we are committed to work with determination towards a fuller representation of the social, cultural and ethnic diversity which accurately reflects the people we serve in the Diocese of Coventry. We expect all employees to promote and model equity, diversity and inclusion in their working practices and relationships and to uphold principles of equality of opportunity in accordance with our legal and theological obligations as written in Galatians 3:28 which says, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”. If you have a disability, long-term illness or are neurodiverse, and you feel this prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss the adjustments we can make for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly welcome applications from United Kingdom Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage (UKME/GMH) candidates who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.

All employees undertake mandatory Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training during their employment with us.

For more information and an application form please visit our website

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home working or flexible location home working. Travel across the United Kingdom will be required.

Salary: £35,575 per annum for London based or £33,150 for home based 
Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024 at 10.00am 

Interview date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 

This is a full-time permanent position. 

Who we are looking for 

As Community Content and Information Lead you will be joining Breakthrough T1D, as part of our Community Engagement team. This role will work at the heart of a passionate team who deliver information and support to people affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D) to live well with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage T1D at all ages and stages, championing community voice at every stage. 

You will be an enthusiastic person with an eye for detail with the ability to plan, manage and deliver our community-based content and information, using expertise and knowledge of new developments. This is an exciting time to join the team with ambitious plans to refresh, review and update many of our resources. 

You will be an experienced information content professional, you may have worked for charities before in similar roles. You will be driven by insight, community feedback and unmet needs with the ability to be agile to adopt new approaches. 

Experience required 

Producing content and copy for multiple communications channels 

• Championing and ensuring lived experience insights drive new/updates to information and content which are rooted in community needs representing the diversity of the community 

• Immersing yourself within a beneficiary community 

• Building, managing and cultivating relationships with healthcare professionals, support groups and or other relevant organisations 

• Offering insightful guidance on developments and wider contextual work guided by external audiences and unmet needs 

• Representing an organisation through networking or exhibiting at conferences, community events and other similar functions 

• Experience of working with budgets 

• Working within a community and building relationships with volunteers, new and existing supporters and stakeholders 

• Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skill 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment

• Season ticket and cycle loan

• Pension scheme

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

You will be a creative teacher, or former teacher, who is excited to turn the biggest issues in the news into engaging lessons for 10- to 16-year olds, with a particular focus on our bespoke projects and events. You’ll research global topics and consider the best angles and innovative activities.This material will build children’s knowledge about the news and the essential skills they need to make sense of it, through discussion-based activities.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing production of our world-class lessons, live events and Festival resources, with help from a supportive, collaborative team and a wealth of journalistic expertise from across The Economist Group. You’ll be a driven, collaborative manager, able to coordinate a variety of stakeholders including freelance collaborators and internal volunteers, and manage our core content team of Designer and Educational Content Lead.

You will manage projects that help develop the content we offer to schools globally. From implementing AI to unlocking the power of translation, you’ll ensure projects are managed effectively, meet deadlines and keep to budget. You’ll work with the leadership team to monitor and evaluate the success of these projects and scope new areas for growth.

Reports to: Programme Director
Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm. 
Contract type: fixed term maternity cover May 2025 – May 2026
Location: Hybrid. Central London two days per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) and remote working.
Salary: £45,000 per annum 
Closing date: Friday 13th December, 5pm (GMT)

We will contact all applicants after the closing date.

Stories and Content Officer

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £38,817 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Strategic Communications and Content
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.   

We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal. 

We’re looking for a talented Stories and Content Officer to help tell the story of our life-changing work – and the people at the heart of it.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident storyteller with experience of working in a global setting to deliver authentic stories. 

In this role you will be our stories expert, building strong relationships to proactively source, commission and produce powerful case studies – travelling where appropriate and interviewing inspiring young people. You will champion ethical storytelling and ensure our communications are in line with our safeguarding principles, antiracism principles, brand guidelines and best practice. You will play an active role as part of the Brand and Content team in planning and shaping the content we produce to support our marketing, fundraising and influencing goals – taking specific responsibility for our UK asset management system. 

This role sits within the Strategic Communications and Content Unit and is part of the Influencing and External Affairs Directorate. The unit is a dynamic and integrated team that drives the organisation's mission through effective communication and compelling content creation. It also works closely with the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Directorate. 

To be our successful candidate, you will have a good nose for a story and significant experience of delivering powerful case studies to support multiple organisational campaigns or goals – and know how to do so ethically and safely. You will be proactive and creative, with the ability to build excellent collaborative relationships to deliver what’s needed. And you will be able to demonstrate you’re a true team player and willing to contribute to the operation of a small and creative content team. 

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 1 December 2024
Interviews will take place on 9 - 11 December 2024

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Global Head of Brand and Creative Content to join our global team.

Team and Role Purpose 

The Global Head of Brand and Creative Content sits in our Global Engagement Team, whose purpose is to harness the power of brand, creative content, digital experience, and integrated planning and strategy to expand our reach, increase revenue, and enhance our reputation. Working collaboratively with the global movement, the Global Engagement Team blends art and science to turn insights into action, designing audience-centric strategies, stories and campaigns that connect and inspire, driving lasting impact for children. By engaging more people in our cause and challenging not-for-profit conventions, we develop innovative content marketing and leverage digital technologies to stand out and stay relevant, ensuring the support children need for the future.

The purpose of the Global Head of Brand and Creative Content role is to lead the strategic vision and execution of Save the Children’s global brand and creative content to accelerate our income, influence and impact for children. This role will enhance global brand identity, drive consistency and relevance, and ensure high-quality, insight-driven and emotionally engaging content that expands our reach, boosts fundraising, and bolsters our reputation. By guiding a global team and collaborating across Save the Children International, members and country offices, the Global Head of Brand and Creative Content will foster innovation, inspire our audiences, and help build a movement of millions for children.

Job Title: Global Head of Brand and Creative Content
Reports To: Global Engagement Director
Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available 
Contract Length: Permanent

Grade: M4
Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. 

Time Zone: Any

Salary: In accordance with our global compensation and benefits framework, location-specific salary scales and benefits will apply. For candidates based in the UK, we can offer circa £75,000 per annum.

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment

International Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10%

Budget Responsibility: Yes

People Management Responsibility: manager of a team of 12, with 4 direct reports: Global Brand Lead, Global Story Gathering Lead, Global Storytelling Lead, Global Content Hub Manager. 

Principal Accountabilities  

• Drive the development and implementation of a unified global brand strategy and content strategy that aligns with Save the Children's mission and values, championing a cohesive and compelling way to tell our brand story worldwide that drives impact.
• Lead the creation and distribution of high-quality, emotionally engaging, and insight-driven content – with storytelling at its heart – that enhances the global brand, supports our Global Funding and Engagement Frameworks and bolsters Save the Children's global reputation.
• Ensure that brand is at the heart of our creative content through a consistent tone of voice and visual identity.  Develop and manage branding tools and guidelines to ensure a distinct, consistent and motivating brand experience across all platforms and regions.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical content collection and adherence to global consent processes and image guidelines, thereby protecting the dignity and rights of all individuals featured in Save the Children’s marketing and communications.
• Strategically lead our approach to content in an emergency to drive audience engagement, fundraising and brand equity.
• Support internal stakeholders and partners to embed and promote the global brand positioning and architecture across all regions and channels, and encourage integration across markets and campaigns where appropriate to drive up awareness, familiarity and hard preference to support.
• Monitor and analyse brand and content effectiveness through data-driven insights, ensuring continuous improvement and optimisation of strategies to achieve maximum reach and impact.
• Lead and develop a diverse and inclusive team, advocating for equal opportunities and providing professional growth and development to support their career progression in alignment with Save the Children's commitment to equity and inclusion. 
• Lead a strong and committed Global Brand and Creative community across our organisation, promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and collaboration to support our strategic goals.
• Cultivate and maintain effective partnerships with creative and brand agencies, and freelancers, ensuring all work is insight-driven, on brand, and of excellent creative quality to inspire and engage global audiences.

Experience and Skills  

Essential

1. Strategy:

Significant experience in strategic leadership roles within marketing, communications, content and brand management.

2. Significant experience of developing and implementing brand and content strategies, as well as strategic initiatives to advance the organisation's mission that require deep stakeholder engagement.

3. Leadership:

Provide strong, visionary leadership to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Empower team members and build a culture of mutual respect and trust.

Developing and nurturing high-performing teams and actively listens and allows others to be heard.

4. Brand:

Evidence of strategic brand leadership of high-profile, public-facing brand across multiple markets. Adaptable to changing needs, pressures and opportunities that elevate our brand and enable us to tell our story through our creative content.

5. Content:

Creating high-quality content across various platforms, including digital/social media, and for multiple markets.

Adept at understanding market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

6. Communication and Storytelling: Excellent written and verbal communication

Exceptional ability to craft compelling stories that align with the organisation's mission and that resonate with diverse audiences.

7. Creative Problem-Solving:

Innovative mindset for devising unique solutions that enhance brand identity.

8. Stakeholder Engagement and Influence:

Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including internal teams and external partners. Build and maintain effective relationships to promote a unified and compelling brand experience across the organisation.

Desirable

1. Experience managing large-scale, global campaigns with a focus on non-profit or humanitarian
2. Spearheading efforts to establish or rejuvenate brand
3. Project Management: Leading and managing marketing or communications
4. Data Analysis and Insight Generation: Proficiency in data interpretation to monitor, refine, and optimise brand strategies. 

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or a related Or equivalent work experience.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is essential; additional language skills, particularly in other UN languages, can be beneficial.

Desirable

• Relevant Professional Certifications: Certifications from recognised institutions in strategic marketing or brand management can be advantageous. 

Working at Save the Children International 

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.

We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities  

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.    

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.   

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this. 

Application Information  

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found on our website. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes. 

 
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. 

Our recruitment process: 

1. Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter 

1. Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team 

1. Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview 

1. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks 

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse.  All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities. 

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 

Flexible location, United Kingdom

At a time when our digital offering is expanding, we’re looking for a Senior Digital Content Officer to join our Digital team with excellent design and copywriting skills and extensive experience with using tools such as Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

We seek to tackle the causes of injustice and poverty, putting our faith into action with innovative projects that change people’s lives. You’ll be joining a dynamic and driven team of digital creatives who have a strong desire to use their talents to drive change.

As our Senior Digital Content Officer, you will lead on designing content and writing engaging copy for use across our digital platforms to help us reach new audiences, responding to requests for digital graphics from across the organisation.

You will have an excellent understanding of branding and using brand guidelines to bring designs and assets to life. You will also have great stakeholder management and organisation, an excellent eye for detail and design, and design skills to create engaging materials that tell stories that make an impact.

Working closely with colleagues, you will apply your knowledge and experience of understanding different audiences and their needs to find creative solutions. If you’re a talented creative with incredible ideas and a desire to do good, then we want to meet you.

Happy to talk flexible working

At The Salvation Army we strive to make flexible work arrangements available to everyone. Therefore, for this position, we are open to considering options that meet your needs and the needs of the department. Our flexible options include agile working (a mix of remote and a minimum of 40% Office Based), agile flex (Less than 40% office based), home-based working (irregular office attendance less than 1 day per month at a Salvation Army site), job sharing and compressed hours (full-time hours condensed into a shorter week). If you would like to know more or discuss any details about this vacancy, please contact us.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme 

Working hours: Minimum 35 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Group Marketing Executive (Content Focus)

Location: London/Hybrid
Department: Group Marketing and Communications
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35
Salary: Up to £31,000 depending on skills and experience

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for social impact? The Big Issue Group is looking for a Group Marketing Executive to help us share powerful stories, drive engagement and grow our community across our mission-focused initiatives, including Big Issue Media, Campaigns, Big Issue Recruit, and Big Issue Invest.

In this exciting and newly created role, you'll work closely with our impact-driven marketing team to create compelling content across all channels, manage social media channels, and support key campaigns like Poverty Zero and Christmas.

Ideal for early-career marketers, this role offers:

• The chance to hone your content creation and storytelling skills to shape and execute key campaigns for the Big Issue Group
• Experience with social media management and short-form video creation.
• The opportunity to highlight the stories of people impacted by poverty while respecting their dignity.
• Exposure to all areas of the Group Marketing Team and wider Big Issue Group

Join us and help grow awareness of the Big Issue Group’s mission, drive revenue streams, and create real change for people affected by poverty in the UK.

For a full job description including the summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role, please download from the link below.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary £31,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays incrementally increasing with service.
• Flexible working policy
• Pension scheme
• Private Health care cover
• Enhanced Family benefits
• On-going learning and development
• Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
• Blue Light Benefits scheme

Workplace details:

Whilst this role will be based at the Big Issue Group Head Office in Finsbury Park, the Group Marketing Team operates under a hybrid model - currently visiting the office every Thursday plus one other day each week at each individuals discretion and working the rest of the time from home. The successful candidate would be welcome to work in the office more frequently however if they desired. 

Closing date – 5 December 2024. Please note that we may invite suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. So please apply asap.

Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. 

Since 1991, the Big Issue has sought to tackle poverty by creating opportunities through enterprise and working with individuals to rebuild their lives. Over time our organisation has grown, extending our mission so the Big Issue Group now consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.

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Position Summary
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking to appoint a Social Media and Content Manager towork with the Marketing team to promote all aspects of the offer – someone who is passionate about social media and is excited to be an innovator in the sector.

The newly created role will be focused on developing and implementing a new social and content strategy, with strands of activity that focus on growing and engaging audiences, raising the profile of the Orchestra on a global scale and maximising income. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and optimisation of all our social channels, as well as content development and capture. Importantly, the candidate will work closely with the Marketing and Concerts teams to ensure our social channels are full of rich and engaging content, and a central part of the marketing mix. They will need to be confident in developing relationships pan- organisation, as they will work closely with a core group of staff and players to expand the capture and development of content.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning:

• With the Marketing team and any external research/audience agencies, develop an annual content and social strategy and planner, which serves all areas of the business and campaigns
• Develop a brand personality appropriate to each channel, which builds on the Philharmonia core brand mission and values
• Develop a strategy for paid social activity and digital advertising
• Look at the introduction of more social channels, where appropriate
• Using various analytics tools, and tied to the wider organisational data strategy, develop reports for circulation on a regular basis, which show growth in audience numbers and engagement

Project Management:

• Schedule and optimise social channels (organic), ensuring there is a variety of content with a consistent TOV and brand, which delivers audience engagement, growth, and diversification
• Schedule and optimise paid social and digital advertising to maximise best performing channels
• Work with Managers to support with SEO and website navigation, as part of the whole customer journey
• With the Managers and an external agency, support with optimisation of the Google Grant account
• Analyse the effectiveness of all social and content and implement any optimisations and learnings
• Attend concerts and activities where relevant and part of the strategy, in order to capture imagery, stories and footage
• Coordinate with the stage management and concerts teams to ensure that information is shared well in advance and opportunities are maximised
• Work with partner venues and organisations to promote the work we do as engagements and on tour, in support of both parties’ strategies
• Work with the Data and Insight Manager to improve data capture, monitoring and understanding

Leadership and Management:

• With the Director of Marketing & Comms, work to engage the whole Orchestra in the production of content
• Work with a core group of players and staff to build confidence in the creation of content and capture, building a strong in-house team

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Attend workshops/conferences/seminars to be on the front foot of social media and content development – share learnings with the team and other stakeholders
• Be a brand guardian for the Philharmonia identity, working with the Director of Marketing & Comms to evolve and optimise branding across online channels and beyond
• Work with Director of Marketing & Comms on new online projects that may arise, as part of the programme and business development

Skills and Qualifications
Essential:

• Minimum three years’ experience in a relevant role
• A champion for social media and content development
• Knowledge of all social platforms, Google Analytics and other reporting tools
• Passion and interest for music and the arts, with a good understanding of orchestras
• Some experience in photography/videography (does not need to be an academic qualification
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to communicate convincingly to a diverse range of people
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills, with the ability to create strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and colleagues
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team as well as to use own initiative
• Ability to prioritise a mixed workload and to work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to have a hands-on attitude
• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends both within London and the rest of the UK (occasionally internationally)

Desirable:

• Experience of working with a similar arts organisation
• Experience of working with musicians or other creative artists

Job Title: Digital Marketing and Engagement Executive

Location: London with Hybrid Working (2-3 days in London office, Fenchurch Street) with some travel to project visits

Job Type: 30 - 37.5 hours

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Reports to: CE and Corporate Fundraising Manager

About CRASH:

CRASH charity was founded in 1996 and thanks to the support of companies and individuals in the property & construction industry, for the last 28 years we have constructed places that care for people.  CRASH is a respected and unique charity that lies at the heart of the property and construction industry. 

CRASH helps homelessness charities and hospices with all aspects of their construction challenges.  The companies who support us provide their professional expertise, their construction products and their donations which combine to construct places that care for people.

Job Summary:

The Digital Marketing and Engagement Executive will be responsible for developing, executing and optimising strategies to enhance digital presence, drive and engagement, and foster loyal long-term support. This role combines digital marketing expertise with a passion for building and managing strong relationships with the Construction Media, Industry membership bodies and worshipful companies. The role requires a creative, organised and proactive individual who can manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a small team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Digital Marketing Strategy
   • Develop and implement a comprehensive digital marketing strategy to drive engagement and conversions across platforms including social media, email, website, and paid channels.
   • Coordinate with the CRASH teams to deliver and manage consistent, on-brand messaging across all digital touchpoints.
2.  Engagement
   • Develop and nurture relationships with the Construction media, Industry membership bodies and worshipful companies ensuring meaningful interactions and positive experiences.
   • Identify and build long lasting relationships with media outlets, drafting press releases and securing media coverage.
   • Aim to be the Construction charity of choice at media and association events.
   • Mange CRASH’s attendance at such events and look to drive increased revenue from attendance at industry events.
3. Content Creation & Management:
   • Create and distribute engaging content for charity projects and promotional materials across various channels, including social media, email, newsletters, website, press releases and marketing materials ensuring alignment with brand values and organisational goals.
   • Attend project visits with the projects team to help create story content.
   • Lead on content scheduling and publishing, ensuring messages are timely and relevant.
   • Create and maintain a content calendar that supports key campaigns, events, and organisational priorities.
4. Data Analysis, Reporting & Trend Monitoring
   • Monitor and analyse digital engagement metrics (social media, website traffic, email open rates, etc.) to assess campaign effectiveness and refine strategies.
   • Prepare regular reports for CE and board of trustees highlighting successes, insights, and areas for improvement.
   • Stay updated on digital marketing trends, supporter engagement best practices, and emerging technologies.
   • Propose and implement innovative approaches to engage audiences and build brand loyalty.
5. General
   • Represent the organisation at virtual and in-person events, strengthening relationships with key supporters.
   • Support fundraising team at events.
   • Ensure all brand promotional materials are up to date and current

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in communications, event management, or a related role, preferably within a nonprofit setting.
• Excellent communication skills with experience in writing compelling narrative and the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in social media management, content creation, and digital marketing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and design tools (e.g., WordPress Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for the mission and work of the charity and a desire to make a positive impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising event planning and donor relations.
• Experience with digital tools such as HubSpot, Act, or similar CRM platforms.

Key Competencies

• Creativity: Able to think outside the box and come up with innovative ideas for events, campaigns, and communications.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to event planning, communications, and content creation.
• Collaboration: A team player who can work effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Time Management: Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Quick thinking and adaptability in managing challenges that may arise during events or communications efforts.

Key Relationships

• CRASH is a small team of 7 so it is vitally important that this role builds strong collaborative working practices across the organisation as well as with external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme offering 5% employer contributions
• Hybrid working opportunities

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This is a permanent, full-time role based in any of BV's registered locations. You'll report to the Head of Communications and work closely with our Advocacy, Donor Stewardship, and Partnerships teams, as well as national and regional communicators and country leads.

Key responsibilities include:

• Content creation, coordination, review and publication
• Strategic communications
• Team development

Please review the attached Job Description for more detail.