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Community Engagement Coordinator - Central Region, England
Location: The role will be home-based with extensive travel across the central England region and regular travel to other regions and BookTrust offices.
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time contract
Salary: £30,000 per annum
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.
Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 1.3 million children and families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.
As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will work within the regional partnerships team to support projects, pilots and pieces of learning to build greater place-based working with the BookTrust partner network who need us most.
Working with the Partnership Team, and colleagues from across BookTrust support a caseload of community work to support programme delivery, partnership network development and bespoke pieces of learning and development. Create excellent links into and understanding of the issues facing local communities and stakeholders to support BookTrust delivery and development work, and place based, community led initiatives.
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic, credible ambassador with a demonstrable ability to develop relationships and make connections across a wide range of people and groups. You will have great communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences, in writing, and in person. You may have worked within or across a local authority provider network, in outreach or in a local community or project within the third sector. You will have experience in and an interest in work with children and families experiencing deprivation and or children’s reading. You will be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work and travel unsupervised across multiple projects simultaneously and to work at pace, often to tight deadlines.
PLEASE NOTE: Applying as soon as possible is advised, as the vacancy may close early, due to the high volume of applicants.
Want to join us? Find out more about who we are via our website.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Closing date: 29th November 2024 at Midday.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further (contact details can be found on our website).
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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
- Experience managing large-scale, global campaigns with a focus on non-profit or humanitarian
- Spearheading efforts to establish or rejuvenate brand
- Project Management: Leading and managing marketing or communications
- 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:
- Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
- Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
- Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview
- 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Arts for Dementia is an inclusive and dynamic charity, and a leader in our field. We work with artists, galleries, museums and community spaces to offer inspiring arts programmes for people in the early stages of dementia and their companions. We train facilitators from around the country to deliver effective arts-based activities for people living with dementia, and we advocate for the benefits of the arts for people affected by dementia.
Our values
Creative; Inclusive; Collaborative; Empowering; Inspiring
What we are looking for
We are seeking our first Communications Manager who will develop and deliver a Communications Strategy that helps us to: engage more effectively with existing stakeholders (workshop participants, volunteers, artists, funders, donors), increase our profile and reach new audiences. This role offers scope to grow, helping us to think big, bringing in new ideas, transforming our presence, and so helping us to realise our ambitions.
Main purpose of job
To develop and deliver an effective communication strategy across all channels
- Part time: 21 hours per week, working flexibly
- Salary: £35-38k pa dependent on experience (pro-rata’d)
- Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
- Location: Hybrid. Mainly home-based with one day in London per week. Very occasional evenings or weekend days in London for events and activities.
Example projects
· Reviewing our existing digital presence, and optimising current channels and opportunities, for example by improvements to and regular updates of website, segmenting socials audiences and creating appropriate content for each
· Creating impactful short videos of participants, volunteers, partners and donors, and gaining maximum value from them
· Examining existing database and contacts, segmenting audiences, and working with other teams to develop specific communications to increase engagement
Key responsibilities
· Developing and implementing a Communications Strategy that enables impactful communications with key audiences, transforming our reach
· Responsible for ensuring impactful implementation and engaging use of our relatively new brand (launched Jan 2024), clarifying our organisational voice and key messages, and supporting the team to embed them across their work
· Proactive strategic management, development and measurement of all social media channels (currently X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, to varying degrees)
· Responsible for appropriate use and development of our website, including keeping it up to date with our projects and case studies, and maximising engagement and SEO
· Supporting the fundraising team to fully realise new and existing income streams
· Supporting the operations team to deliver effective communications to participants, volunteers and partners
· Working with the team to identify and create assets and resources for use across the organisation, for example using participant stories, evaluation data
· Initiating public outreach and profile raising work, including identifying and engaging with relevant publications and events, soliciting and responding to media engagement, and cultivating high-profile ambassadors
· Supporting the rest of the organisation’s work, such as events, exhibitions, fundraising activities etc as needed
Skills, knowledge and experience:
Essential
· Experience developing and implementing a communication strategy
· Experience implementing a brand across communication channels
· Experience of working collaboratively with a small staff team, able to listen and support alongside bringing new ideas and expertise
· Written and verbal communication skills, and a love of writing
· Networking and relationship-building skills
· Experience and understanding of how to increase reach and engagement
· Engaging and enthusiastic when speaking and writing about our work
· Willing to work flexibly and respond to changing demands
· Organisational skills
· Self-motivated and able to manage your own time effectively
· Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
· Interest in a range of arts, art practices and creativity
· Experience and understanding of dementia
· Experience of working in London, particularly Southwark and Camden
· Experience with a CRM
· Website management, especially WordPress
· Experience with media and interviews
We are keen to have a diverse and inclusive team, and welcome applications from minoritised groups.
How to apply
Send a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should include:
· Your relevant skills and experience, with reference to the list of essentials and desirables above
· Why you would like to work for Arts for Dementia
· Deadline: 5pm Monday 25th November 2024
Your covering letter should include your relevant skills and experience, with reference to the list of essentials and desirables above, and why you would like to work for Arts for Dementia
At Arts for Dementia we use the power of the arts to inspire people living with dementia to get creative, connect, learn new skills and have fun.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our Finance team and you’ll be working with the existing Finance Office,r and supporting the Finance Manager in handling all our accounting needs.
If you have excellent attention to detail, experience of day-to-day finance procedures, and would like to work with an organisation that champions disabled artists, you could be our new team member.
Unlimited commissions extraordinary work from disabled artists that will change and challenge the world. We support, fund and promote new work by disabled artists, for UK and international audiences. We’re funded by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, British Council, Creative Scotland, and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Since 2013 we’ve supported over 521 artists and their work has reached audiences of over five million people. This makes us the largest supporter of disabled artists world-wide. With an intersectional disabled-led team and board, we’re passionate not just about talking about equality and diversity, but actually putting it into action.
This is a permanent, remote working role with a salary of £29,757 per annum, pro rata. We welcome applications for 40 hours full time or 32 hours (0.8 full time equivalent) including breaks. Your responsibilities will include recording transactions, processing invoices, expense claims and grants, administering the charity’s bank accounts, payroll, and audits.
Unlimited is delighted to make reasonable adjustments to existing practices and procedures to meet access requirements and supports all team members to apply to Access to Work to cover relevant costs. Our recruitment pack is available in a variety of formats, including large print, audio, Easy Read, and English, Scottish Gaelic and Welsh languages.
We also love inclusivity and value lived experience in all its forms, so people from the global majority*, who are LGBTQIA+, disabled** and/or from working class or low socio-economic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
* This includes, but is not limited to, people of Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Arab, Latinx, Jewish, Romany and Irish Traveller heritage.
** This includes but is not limited to, those who define as disabled people, as people with long term health conditions, as deaf, Deaf, neurodivergent or in relation to their health-related access requirements.
People from these groups are still currently under-represented in the arts nationwide, and we’re committed to challenging and changing this.
Unlimited is an arts commissioning body that supports, funds and promotes new work by disabled artists for UK and international audiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £45,864 per year
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid; based at delivery sites across contracted London boroughs as required
Are you a results-driven leader dedicated to advancing community mental health and wellbeing across London?
We are seeking a Head of Community Services to lead and develop our non-clinical community programmes, ensuring effective operational, financial, and people management across our boroughs.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic, compassionate person with experience in community-focused service management, budget handling, and team leadership. You’ll have a strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, shape policy, and implement impactful changes. Your commitment to diversity, equality, and service user involvement will also be evident in all aspects of your work.
You will:
- Oversee and develop a range of community programmes, including Westminster Community Programmes, Community Befriending Service, In-reach Peer Support Service, Complex Emotional Needs Peer Support Service, Community Living Well Peer Support Service, Skills Development Service, Tooting Hub Service, Creative Arts (Portugal Prints), and the SMI Outreach Project, ensuring each service meets quality and compliance standards.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations, service users, and funders to foster collaboration and expand our reach.
- Stay up-to-date on policy changes and lead service innovation, aligning our offerings with NHS and organisational strategic goals.
- Take ownership of budget setting and financial oversight across programmes, ensuring cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and financial stability.
- Support and guide a dedicated team, including Community Befrienders, Peer Support Coordinators, and Senior Peer Support Workers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Why join us?
If you’re looking to make a meaningful, lasting impact on mental health services across London, this is your opportunity. As Head of Community Services, you’ll be joining at an especially pivotal time, as we merge with Kensington & Chelsea Mind to form West Central London Mind. This new role offers the chance to help shape our enhanced vision to support community wellbeing across an expanded area, contributing to a sustainable and impactful future for mental health support in London.
We’re a leading community-based organization dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. We focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.
Our benefits:
- Hybrid/flexible-working if role permits
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Wellness Action Plans
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Free eye test and possible contribution to glasses
- Ride to Work – Interest free loan over 12 months period.
- Birthday leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Interest free loan of £750
How to apply:
The deadline for this role is 12pm on Friday 13th December 2024.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the application window early and without notice should a suitable number of applications be received.
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Job Title: Project Producer
Company: Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation
Contract: Fixed Term - 12 months
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 per annum (FTE £35,000)
Location: Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London, with home working
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Founded by Thomas Coram we are the first children’s charity, helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group supports more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation (CSSF) is a national cultural education charity that exists to instil curiosity and empathy, aspiration and self-esteem, literacy and teamwork - giving young people the confidence to stride onto whatever stage they choose. Our programmes follow a rigorous and supportive process to train teachers and young people in an active and ambitious way of working with Shakespeare.
About the Role
This role will lead the development of new, impactful arts projects for young people, focusing on disadvantaged communities in line with the charity’s 2030 Strategy.
We seek a Producer with strong creative judgment, experience scoping and piloting theatre- or arts-based projects, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. Excellent communication, organisation, creativity, and innovation are essential. The successful candidate will align with Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation’s mission and demonstrate excellent advocacy skills, flexibility, and ability to work well under pressure.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Monday 16 December 2024 at 12pm
Please note that we will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis.
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We encourage applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team, we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services we provide to children and schools.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA – the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art – delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA’s core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.
The Role
An exciting new role has arisen, where we are seeking a pro-active, solutions-focused, team player for the role of Development Officer (Operations) for our Development department. As Development Officer (Operations), you will lead the implementation of LAMDA's new fundraising database system of Raiser’s Edge, including data migration, system optimisation, and creation of comprehensive documentation.
Working closely with the Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing the CRM, to support fundraising and alumni relations efforts, while ensuring compliance with data protection laws and establishing best practices for system usage.
The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, with a good understanding of CRM systems and fundraising processes. You will also have experience in financial processing, have keen database management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Application Process
A full job description can be found on our website via the apply button.
We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you. All applications will be judged on content, not on format.
To apply, please provide:
- A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
- Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include any practical examples that you may have
- CV
- Completed Equality and Diversity monitoring form
To be considered for this role, please send the above information by email to our HR department.
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Sunday 24 November 2024.
Interviews will be held w/c 2 December 2024.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under -represented groups. we are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
LAMDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and adults that use our services and expects all employees and contractors to share this commitment. All LAMDA posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including background checks and the disclosure of criminal records where applicable. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all of our activities and services.
Job Title - Principal Systemic Psychotherapist
Hours – 35 hours per week (or 28 hours can be discussed)
Salary - £57,000 to £62,500 per annum (dependent on qualifications & experience)
Location - Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. We work in a dynamic environment, always innovating and changing whilst ensuring that our standards of data management are at the highest level and the best it can possibly be.
Coram Parenting and Creative Therapy Service offers art, drama and music therapy, therapeutic parenting, clinical psychology and family therapy to children in schools, at home (in person and online) and at our dedicated creative therapies building, the Pears Pavilion, on the Coram Campus. We work with adoptive and connected carer families: are a trauma-informed service, and are developing our Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) approach in our work and would also like to expand on our Narrative Therapy and NVR interventions. We have expertise in working with children with neuro-diversity and children with special educational needs. The team have a strong track record in developing group creative therapeutic interventions, including the recent ‘Family Harmony’ intervention. This is a multi-family group to promote healthy family relationships using systemic, music and art therapy approaches. We work within diverse communities and we consciously challenge ourselves and our practice, seeking at all times to develop opportunities for anti-racist practice. We want to reflect the communities we serve and we welcome applications from therapists who come from global majority communities.
The role:
We are seeking an experienced Systemic Psychotherapist to lead our adoption and special guardianship therapeutic support including multi-disciplinary assessments, and family interventions. To also offer supervision and consultation within the team contributing to the running of the clinical service and to RAA and VAA social workers and other connected professionals.
The successful candidate will be an experienced systemic psychotherapist with a background in CAMHS and/or a social care service. They will have an interest in working with adopted children and SGO families, and working with creative therapists. Experience of running multi-family groups would be an advantage. They will be expected to take overall responsibility for family therapy interventions and to support the development of innovative projects as required.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: 24th November 2024 at 23:30
Proposed Interview Date: 28th November & 2nd December 2024
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role purpose
As Digital and Social Media Manager, you will be using digital communication channels to support the engagement of our community of supporters, partners, patients, families and staff in the work of the charity and helping realise our shared ambition with the Trust to be national leaders in the delivery of patient care and health innovation.
The Digital and Social Media Manager is part of a collaborative and creative team responsible for the development and delivery of the CW+ Communications and Marketing strategy, including on- and offline communications, PR and media, donor stewardship and marketing collateral, and events support.
Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing, the Digital and Social Media Manager will be proactive in shaping and managing the charity’s digital presence (including the website), with a strong focus on tracking and using data. They will inform the direction of multiple exciting strands of work by providing insight into digital trends and performance.
Highlights for the year ahead include:
- Maximising the impact of the charity’s new website (launched September 2024) and ensuring that tracking and conversion metrics are optimised.
- Building and sustaining momentum for the Thirty at Thirty campaign, ensuring that we are consistently focused on building relationships and widening our supporter base via digital channels.
- Celebrating the continued success and impact of the CW Innovation programme, which marks its five-year anniversary in October 2024.
- Promoting the impact of our Arts in Health programme, including the creation of new world-class facilities for staff and patients on both of our hospital sites.
Key responsibilities and duties
- Working with the Head of Communications and Marketing to ensure effective, data-driven use of CW+ digital channels (website and social media) in support of marketing, communications and fundraising plans.
- Working with the Head of Communications and Marketing to develop the annual social media plan.
- Working closely with the Public Fundraising Manager to ensure that the charity’s fundraising activities are being effectively supported and promoted across all channels.
- Working closely with the Fundraising Team on the development, launch and management of fundraising campaigns and leading on the use of paid socials (including budget management, tracking and reporting).
- Leading on using digital tracking, analysis and insights to inform and adapt digital content and strategy as the charity’s strategic needs evolve.
- Providing expert ownership of Mailchimp (or other mailing platforms as required) and ensuring PECR/GDPR compliance.
- Strategic oversight and day-to-day management of the CW+ website and social media channels, including creating accurate, creative content and assets that conform to the CW+ style and brand guidelines.
- Recommending improvements and optimising content to increase performance.
- Being the main point of contact with external developers, designers and suppliers where necessary.
- Leading on website accessibility, updating and informing colleagues as necessary.
- Supporting the delivery of CW+ events.
- Commissioning and creating content for offline channels.
- Proofreading and editing copy, ensuring that it adheres to the CW+ tone of voice and style guidelines.
- Carrying out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the line manager.
Person specification Essential skills and experience
- Communications and content creation experience across a wide range of channels including digital and print.
- Demonstrable experience of tracking and analysing data in support of effective marketing and communications activities in line with strategic objectives.
- Experience of website Content Management Systems and Customer Relationship Management systems, and how they interact.
- Strong understanding of Google Analytics and Meta Ads Manager.
- Track record of running end-to-end income-generating campaigns.
- Extensive experience of using digital marketing email platforms.
- Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and SEO.
- Understanding of current PECR and GDPR guidelines.
- Understanding of running reports, segmenting audiences and setting up automated flows in an email marketing platform such as MailChimp.
- Experience of updating, monitoring and managing multiple social media platforms including managing paid campaigns.
- Knowledge of social media publishing tools such as AgoraPulse or Hootsuite.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, tailoring messages for different audiences and stakeholders.
- Excellent writing, copy-editing and proofreading skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience of working in a busy communications, PR or marketing team.
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing schedules internally and with external suppliers.
- Experience of working to corporate style and brand guidelines.
- Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
Desirable skills and experience
- Intermediate/advanced Adobe InDesign skills.
- Experience in a healthcare or NHS charity setting.
- Experience of Asana or a similar work management platform.
Personal attributes
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive and collegiate approach to work.
- The ability to work in a collaborative and sensitive way within a team, across an organisation and with external stakeholders.
- The ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, manage competing deadlines and perform well under pressure.
- Well organised and proactive with strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to the purpose and ethos of CW+.
- The ability to interpret data and extract valuable insights.
Key terms and benefits
- Hours: 35 per week (normally 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please note that there is a requirement to be in the office approximately 50% of the time.
- Pension: employer contribution of 8%.
- Holiday: 27 days per annum, plus UK bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
- Probation: six months is standard unless you have a specific reason to reduce/increase.
- Other benefits available: HSF health plan, season ticket loan.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a passionate Senior Youth Worker to join our amazing team and make it possible for girls, young women, non-binary and trans young people to create their own hopeful futures, free from violence and harm.
You will be embedded within our award-winning creative spaces, working directly with girls, young women, non-binary and trans young people to imagine and achieve change for themselves and their communities. You will be exceptional at building trusted relationships, committed to anti-oppressive behaviours and practice, full of creative energy and passionate about supporting young people in creating their own hopeful futures, free from violence and harm.
This post is exciting, challenging and varied. You will be responsible for directly supporting, safeguarding and empowering young people to imagine and achieve change for themselves and their communities. You will be exceptional at building trusted relationships with young people - ensuring they’re voices are centred at all times. You must be committed to anti-oppressive behaviours and practice as part of your active solidarity with marginalised, minoritised and racialised people.
BENEFITS
- 28 days paid annual leave per year, excluding bank holidays.
- 2 paid ‘Celebration days’ a year to be taken at any point in the calendar year
- Access to staff wellbeing and away days throughout the year
- A £500 annual training budget and 2 hours a month ringfenced for a wellbeing activity of your choice
- Clinical supervision provided during working hours.
- Access to regular internal learning and reflective spaces, including training via our own workforce and external partners.
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 helpline, counselling and home & work life assistance
- Up to 3% contribution to your pension.
- A workplace culture that invests and cares for our staff which is reflected in our policies.
- Access to events and networks via our relationships with progressive partners across the sector and the creative industries.
This post holder will be responsible for supporting young women, non-binary and trans young people who are most at risk of violence, abuse and exploitation, which disproportionately impacts upon racialised people and those whose identities are marginalised. Therefore we specifically welcome applicants who share these experiences, hold a deep understanding of and stand in solidarity with marginalised, minoritised and racialised people.
The closing date for this role is noon on Friday 29th November 2024.
For more information please download our recruitment pack which can be found via our website under the 'Work for Us' section.
We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK and you must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Roundhouse:
Roundhouse is an iconic music and arts venue in Camden. Since the 1960s we’ve opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities – day in, night out. We’re on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK so we give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills and be part of incredible moments that go down in history.
The Role
This role is a vital part of an ambitious, creative, and high-performing fundraising team, contributing to a collaborative, can-do culture. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing long-term support for Roundhouse's impactful work with young people. The position will involve supporting the Trusts and Statutory team in delivering exceptional donor cultivation and stewardship, contributing to high-value funding applications, and managing a personal portfolio of grants.
This is an exciting time to join the Roundhouse’s Partnerships and Philanthropy team as we enter a new business plan, with ambitious goals for our programming and fundraising in the years ahead.
Occasional weekend and evening work will be required according to business need.
About you:
This position provides an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to progress in their fundraising career. It is well-suited to someone who is highly organised, possesses exceptional written communication skills, and excels in a fast-paced, creative setting.
We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. We encourage those currently underrepresented across the cultural sector and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.
The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.
For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please click “Apply Now” to complete your application by 8th December.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Salary: £29,348 per annum
Application Deadline: 8th December 2024
Interviews: 18th December 2024
Benefits:
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25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata
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Pension scheme
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Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
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Season ticket loan
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Health Cash Plan
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Group Life Assurance
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National Arts Pass
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Staff discount at our bar and café
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Complimentary staff tickets
All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic, results-driven professional with a passion for building meaningful relationships? We’re seeking a Corporate Development Officer to join our dynamic Development Team on a full-time, permanent basis.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the forefront of creating and nurturing brand partnerships that align with our values and elevate our mission. You will be instrumental in fostering lasting relationships with corporate partners, and delivering real impact, as well as cultivating relationships with new prospective supporters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Revenue Growth: Support the team in delivering core income and the team’s financial targets through strategic partnerships and business membership.
- Corporate Memberships: Oversee and grow Southbank’s Corporate Membership program, ensuring partners receive exceptional service.
- Stewardship: Coordinate benefits roll out including execution of events for our corporate members and sponsors.
- Lead Generation & Prospect Research: Play a key role in identifying and securing new partnerships. Conduct in-depth research, produce detailed due diligence reports, and create compelling presentations that speak directly to prospective partners’ needs and priorities.
- Member Evaluation & Renewals: Produce detailed annual evaluation reports for corporate members, collaborating closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to ensure successful contract renewals and continued growth.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, with a strong track record in customer service and event management, and a passion for delivering results.
Ready to make an impact? If you have a proven ability to build connections, drive revenue, and elevate partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.
For a complete overview of the role, please download the Job Description from our Career page.
We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre.
By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff.
If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.
Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.
The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.
Our Artistic Mission
The Southbank Centre exists to provide great artistic experiences for everyone. Through art, we invite our visitors to enjoy shared cultural encounters together. To gaze. To listen. To be moved. To discover a new idea or a new perspective. We are proud that for the last 70 years, the performances and exhibitions here have moved millions. We have provided a home for art and for artists. A community centred on art, where everyone, no matter their job, helps make the experience.
At the Southbank Centre we believe in:
Creating welcoming spaces
- Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities.
- This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.
Making wonderful experiences together
- Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.
- This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.
Sparking new thinking
- Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.
- This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.
Benefits & Perks:
As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:
- A min 5% employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
- Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
- Free entry to Hayward Gallery
- Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
- Free staff yoga
- Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference for people affected by cancer? The Mulberry Centre is looking for a dynamic Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead to drive forward our ambitious growth plans, building on our 20-year legacy of award-winning cancer support.
In this vital role, you’ll be at the heart of our fundraising strategy, helping to secure and grow income from trusts, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals. Working closely with our Head of Fundraising and Engagement, you’ll have the chance to make a genuine impact, crafting compelling proposals, building new relationships, and stewarding existing supporters to bring our mission to life.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing substantial gifts from trusts, high-net-worth individuals, and companies through engaging proposals, face-to-face interactions, and events. You’ll be a strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills, capable of prioritising and managing a demanding workload while delivering high-quality communications in reports, presentations, and meetings. We’re looking for someone with a deep understanding of small charity fundraising, the principles of relationship management, and the latest trends in donor engagement. You’ll have experience in prospect research, donor outreach, and stewardship, with the ability to communicate persuasively and build relationships across various levels of seniority. Skills in preparing project budgets, financial reports, and organising events are essential, and a familiarity with relevant legislation, such as Gift Aid and GDPR, is highly desirable. If you bring creativity, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit, and are ready to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer, we’d love to hear from you!
At The Mulberry Centre, you’ll find a supportive team, inspiring mission, and the chance to help shape our future. If you're ready to channel your skills towards a meaningful cause, apply today and join us in our commitment to bring life-changing support to even more people.
Applications will not be considered wihout a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specifiction in the job pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Race Equality Foundation and City, St George’s University of London are looking to better understand the experiences of racism and discrimination among young people from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic backgrounds (aged 16-25).
We want to work collaboratively with young people themselves by supporting them to be researchers and using photography and running workshops to explore important issues. At the end of the project, we’ll share our findings and explore the next steps for further research to put ideas into action.
We’re looking for two Peer Researchers to join the study. A Peer Researcher is someone who has personal experience and knowledge about the topic and helps shape the research.
Peer Researchers will work closely with the team, lead various parts of the project, engage with young people, run workshops, and help develop the project’s findings.
To apply for this role, you can complete a written application form, send us a video with your answers, or answer the questions over the phone. You can find the application questions here. You will also need to complete a monitoring form.
The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on Friday 20th December.
This role will start in February 2025.
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AI Training Programme Manager
Place of work: Remote-based with regular travel to London for events and meetings
About Media Trust
At Media Trust, we believe when everyone has an equal voice, we’ll get to a more equal society. That’s why we connect media organisations with charities and under-represented talent to empower the third sector and advance media representation.
We design and deliver innovative and impactful training for charities so they can communicate more effectively to support their communities and drive social change. We also match charities with media industry volunteers for hands-on support.
At the same time, we provide under-represented talent with the skills, access and mentoring to progress their careers in the media and creative sectors.
For more information about Media Trust’s work, see our 2023 Impact Report.
About the role
Are you passionate and knowledgeable about delivering training in AI and keen to apply your skills to lead a purpose-driven project?
In partnership with the Centre for Public Impact with support from the Google AI Opportunity Fund, Media Trust is launching a pioneering new programme and we're looking for an experienced programme manager to lead on its delivery.
You will be empowering charities and under-represented creative talent, helping them gain AI skills to bridge the growing AI divide and prevent marginalised communities from being further excluded or disadvantaged.
The programme will provide AI essentials training to two of Media Trust’s key beneficiary stakeholder groups: (i) small charities advocating for and supporting marginalised communities, and (ii) talent from under-represented backgrounds working, or aspiring to work, in the media and creative industries.
The programme is funded by Centre for Public Impact with support from the Google AI Opportunity Fund and we'll delivering free bespoke AI training developed by Google and external partners.
You will be responsible for designing the delivery calendar and managing the launch and delivery of this ambitious programme, which will run from January to December 2025. You will also manage the MEL (measurement, evaluation and learning) processes for the programme and produce a quarterly progress report for the programme funder.
You will provide insights and learning from the programme to help Media Trust design new AI-related and other digital skills training programmes for charities and/or creative talent from under-represented backgrounds.
Key responsibilities
Programme Management and Evaluation
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Programme Management: Oversee the launch and delivery of this groundbreaking programme, ensuring all activity runs to schedule and on budget
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Training Coordination: Plan, recruit and deliver training for 8 separate cohorts of c25 participants per cohort, coordinating with partner organisations, trainers and programme participants
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Participant Engagement: Recruit and engage programme participants, encourage participation and retention, support any accessibility needs and ensure the training aligns with participants’ needs and expectations
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Training Content Development: Work closely with the trainers to create engaging, practical and tailored content, activities and resources to maximise learning
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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Manage the collection and analysis of programme data and insights, ensuring impact is evidenced with high-quality data and compelling case studies
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Budget Management: Manage the programme budget, providing accurate and up-to-date financial reporting
Partnerships:
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Cultivate Relationships: Build and maintain meaningful relationships with charities and under-represented creative talent, creating collaboration opportunities
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Networking: Represent Media Trust at third sector or media industry events to enhance our visibility and raise the profile of our work
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Insights for New Programmes: Share latest trends and programme-related insights to help Media Trust secure new funders/partners for additional AI and digital skills training programmes for charities and/or creative talent from under-represented backgrounds
Marketing and Communications:
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Programme Promotion/Recruitment: Work closely with the Marketing and Communications (MarComms) team to develop compelling promotional copy tailored to each target cohort
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Other Programme-Related Comms: Work closely with the MarComms team to write blogs, case studies and presentations about the programme and its impact
What we are looking for in you
Essential Skills:
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At least five years' experience of designing and delivering AI and digital skills training programmes, including facilitating workshops, training sessions and events
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Familiarity with AI and digital tools and a passion for staying informed and up to date with AI and digital trends.
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Proven skills in managing both in-person and online events, including participant and trainer coordination and logistics management
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Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; able to produce engaging and clear content for different audiences and communication channels
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Strong organisational skills, with the capacity to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple workstreams and deadlines effectively
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Experience of effective budget management
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Experienced in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation to support the assessment and communication of impact
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Proactive and takes initiative; can work effectively with minimal supervision
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Commitment to equal opportunities and Media Trust’s values
Desirable Skills and Experience:
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Experience of working with small charities and/or under-represented talent working in or aspiring to join the media and creative industries
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Background in the digital, media or creative sectors
The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Working at Media Trust
Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other to achieve our vision of a more representative media and equal society where everyone has a voice. We are looking for motivated, agile, and value-driven people to join our team. In return we offer:
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Remote working with a monthly co-working allowance
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30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
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Flexible First employer
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Opportunity to work flexible hours
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Pension contributions
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2 volunteer days each year
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Opportunity to attend up to two Media Trust Open Courses each year at no cost to you
Flexible working at Media Trust
Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Media Trust values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.
Registered Charity no. 1042733
# Programme Manager
We are using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias.
Please include a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages), describing how your skills and experience match our requirements. Please also tell us how you first heard about the vacancy.
Application deadline: Midnight on Tuesday 26 November 2024
Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 2 and 9 December 2024
Media Trust is committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. Please ask if you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process. Please note – due to the high volume of CVs and applications we receive, we can’t always get back to everyone, although we will try our best!
We believe in the power of the media to change lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.