Digital Communication Officer Jobs
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Communications and Media Officer to help us deliver high quality communications products and raise the profile of our work in the media.
You might already be a Communications Officer who is looking to move into the charity sector, or an experienced Communications Assistant who is looking for your next challenge. If you share our passion for great communications, particularly using your skills to communicate impact clearly to different audiences, we want to hear from you.
Based in our busy Communications team, you will be responsible for helping to increase Impetus’ brand visibility and engage our audiences effectively, for example:
- Working across all our teams, gathering information to help write and produce flagship Impetus collateral to help bring in more income from donors.
- Writing up case studies and collecting insights from our Investment team and charity partners for use across all our audiences and channels.
- Engaging journalists with our work and policy insight.
Day-to-day you might be monitoring the news media for reactive and proactive opportunities to talk about our work, or talking to charity leaders about the value of the support that Impetus gives them and translating this for our donor audience.
We are looking for someone who shares our ambition and can help keep us on top of emerging trends in the communications world.
This is an exciting time to join a rapidly growing organisation. Your work will have a tangible impact on tackling the barriers that hold back young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
About the team
The Communications team at Impetus is a friendly, creative team that punches above its weight. Sitting alongside our brilliant Policy colleagues within the wider Public Affairs team we are passionate about communicating Impetus’ work with clarity, in a way that resonates with our audiences, and increases our influence and impact.
As Impetus embarks on a new five-year strategy, we are putting strategic communications at the heart of the delivery of our ambitious plans, and are growing our Communications team to help us do this.
Key responsibilities:
- Working across all teams in Impetus to support with information gathering, writing and production of flagship Impetus collateral.
- Researching and writing up case studies and insights from the Investment team and charity partners for use across all our audiences and channels.
- Finding and using opportunities to engage journalists with our work and policy insight.
- Drafting press releases, proactive and reactive quotes and keeping the core media briefing document updated.
- Supporting the Events team to raise awareness of our regular fundraising events amongst our donor audience.
- Supporting the HR team to increase the visibility of our recruitment rounds, to help attract great candidates.
- Managing our quarterly ‘communications forums’ – a peer support network for our charity partners’ comms leads.
Person specification
Essential:
- Proven experience in a communications role, particularly in a press office or working in media relations.
- A track record of writing concise and engaging content that resonates with the target audience and presents complex subjects in a clear and compelling way.
- Experience of managing the production of marketing collateral, working across teams and to agreed timescales.
- A familiarity with the news media, and demonstrable experience of developing relationships with journalists.
- An understanding of digital and social media platforms, trends and audience behaviour.
- Collaborative style, able to build great working relationships across an organisation and with partners, working co-operatively as part of a team.
- Ability to manage complex workflows and deliver high-quality outputs on time and to agreed standards.
- Ability to work independently and show initiative.
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable:
- Experience of commissioning content and working in close collaboration with agencies and/or freelancers.
- An understanding of the education and youth employment policy landscape.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative, and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise, and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time, job shares, and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you would like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
Please use the URL link to People ATS ATS to apply.
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
The deadline for applications is 9.00am Monday 29 July 2024.
Interviews:
- First round interviews will take place: w/c 5 August.
- Second round interviews will take place: w/c 12 August.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
If you would like to find out more about this role or have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact recruitment@impetus.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
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Are you passionate about creating engaging visual content and enjoy working with images, and videos, especially of people and dogs? Do you have a knack for creating compelling graphics and films that inspire? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you!
Our Internal Communications team are looking for a proactive and imaginative person to produce outstanding creative assets, with a strong emphasis on video production and graphics. You will excel at storytelling and enhancing internal communications campaigns. The ideal candidate will have experience in filming, editing, and commissioning videos, creating graphics and infographics along with a proven ability to produce other visual content that boosts awareness and engagement.
About this job:
As Multimedia Officer, you will:
- Create engaging internal visual content, including video, graphics/infographics, posters, presentations, screensavers and images to support and create more engagement in internal projects.
- Create high-quality video content for Dogs Trust’s internal channels; plan video shoots and manage all aspects of post-production including sign-off and approval from relevant teams where needed.
- Document our internal events through photography and video recording.
- Contribute content to our intranet, reporting on analytics for user engagement, demonstrating impact and effectiveness of visual content.
About you:
With demonstrable experience of planning, project managing and delivering video and photo shoots, you will have excellent media editing skills, ideally using Adobe Creative Suite. Creative in bringing ideas and advice to internal projects you will have experience creating and editing graphics for print and digital content and have expertise in working with an internal communications team or in producing colleague-facing content.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
About the team:
Communications and Digital plays a central role at Dogs Trust. We help people know, love and understand the charity and take action to support the charity’s work. We use our understanding of Dogs Trust and audience need to produce impactful and creative on-brand communications, liaising with the media and celebrities, and engaging directly with our supporters. We also play a crucial role in evolving the digital supporter experience and use our internal communications expertise to communicate key messages to employees across Dogs Trust.
In return for all of this, as part of team Dogs Trust we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual, leave, Perkbox and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.
Communications Officer
Hours and Contract: Full time – 34.5 hours per week, permanent contract
Location: Hybrid/ London Head Office and remote
Salary: Circa £33,000 (dependent on experience)
We’re looking for a brilliant, proactive and resourceful Communications officer who is passionate about raising awareness and support for a leading working animal charity. We are looking for someone resourceful, tenacious and empathetic, who can pro-actively deliver and support communications and campaigns projects and activities, ranging from press releases and digital content to publications and media content. You should be creative and passionate about delivering impactful work, with a proven ability to be highly organised and manage your own workload.
The opportunity
The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) is the charity for the working animals of the world. Since 1923, working through a series of global projects and partnerships across 23 low-income countries, SPANA has supported the welfare of working donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals in communities that depend on them for water, transport, agriculture, and their very survival.
As part of the charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, SPANA is recruiting a Communications Officer. In this role, you will proactively develop and drive work to generate awareness and support for SPANA, and ensure working animals are represented in the global news agenda.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Communications Officer professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare. You will join a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support.
Your key responsibilities include:
Media and PR
- Deliver local, national and international PR (both online and offline), supporting awareness-raising, global programmes, emergency, fundraising and advocacy activities and campaigns.
- Implement media plans in line with the global fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and in support of communications KPIs.
- Organise PR engagements and activities for media and other stakeholders as required.
- Produce and distribute press releases, articles, statements, case studies, Q&A sheets, position statements, briefings, press packs and other media materials.
- Identify opportunities for, and support the development of, appropriate content (video, imagery etc) for media release.
- Oversee the production of video news releases or other content for broadcasters and digital media, assisting and supporting the content team in editing footage.
Communications and campaigns
- Work with the Communications and Campaigns team and colleagues to plan and implement strategic communications designed to grow awareness and understanding of the charity’s work and support income generation activities.
- Work with Global Programmes staff to identify and realise potential stories of geopolitical importance (e.g. conflict and security, climate, food security, gender issues).
- Work with the Global Programmes team to realise opportunities arising from advocacy work.
Brand and content
- Write copy for SPANA publications, marketing materials and digital channels, such as the website and social media.
- Work with the Senior Content Officer, in-country teams and freelancers, to develop, catalogue and select content (photography, video, case studies).
- Oversee the production of promotional materials as required.
- Proof copy and review materials against brand guidelines on behalf of staff from across the charity.
Other
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in PR and communications.
- Contribute to SPANA content on third-party sites (e.g. Wikipedia).
- Monitor sector activity and advise key staff of relevant developments.
- Work as part of a team, supporting each other to achieve deadlines and team goals.
- Uphold and promote SPANA’s values.
Your knowledge:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or with comparable press, journalistic or communications on-the-job experience.
- Knowledge of charity/not-for-profit communications.
- Excellent knowledge of the UK media environment, including print, broadcast and digital.
- An understanding international development issues, the importance of working animals and livestock in that context, and the international agencies and NGOs working in this field
- Professional qualifications and training in communications or journalism (desirable).
Your experience:
- Experience of working in a busy press or communications environment, including interacting with national media.
- Expertise in managing both reactive and proactive media relations.
- An experienced writer, with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive copy that is tailored to the needs of particular audiences.
- Experience of digital communications, including writing for the web.
- Experience of media contacts databases, such as Gorkana/Cision.
- Experience of working with content management systems (desirable).
- Experience of promoting income-generation activities (desirable).
- Experience of project management and delivering projects on budget and within deadline.
- Experience planning media trips and activities, including internationally (desirable).
Your skills:
- A proven ability to identify, develop and place a PR story.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
- An ability to communicate clearly with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work on balancing the competing demands of multiple projects, each with tight deadlines.
- Good numerical skills and the ability to analyse campaign results.
- An ability to create accessible and impactful media material from complex data and reports.
- IT literate, including Microsoft Office. An ability to rapidly adapt to new software, including media contacts databases.
- French speaker (desirable).
In return, SPANA can offer:
- 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Company pension scheme (SPANA will contribute 10% of salary, if you contribute 5% of salary)
- Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance subject to business need, on average approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included)
- Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a member’s discount portal.
- Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary.
- Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time.
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling.
- Paid Volunteer Day
- A career path that can grow with the organisation.
Next steps:
If you can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, and have the right to work in the UK, and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your CV, together with a covering letter, outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
Prompt response is encouraged as applications will be reviewed as and when received.
This position will close once a suitable candidate is identified.
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Working within the Engagement & Communications team, you will contribute to the success of fundraising at Cruelty Free International and its affiliated group of companies’. Using your knowledge and expertise, you will work to increase our individual giving income by being responsible for in-house fulfilment and response handling for our direct mail appeals.
This is an exciting new role, contributing to the development and implementation of our new income generation strategy. Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, this role will work closely with colleagues across the organisation including those in PR, marketing, data, and finance to deliver engaging communications to our offline audience.
Working alongside the Fundraising Manager you will use your excellent copywriting and creative skills to develop fundraising appeals for the organisation that inspire our donors to contribute financially to our organisation.
Working closely with our data and administration teams you will maintain effective response handling, ensuring donations are processed in line with best practice guidelines, donors are thanked promptly and supporter records on our CRM are maintained and updated.
Between mass mailings you will work closely with the wider engagement and communications team to deliver outward-bound communications tasks, such as ongoing targeted telephone fundraising campaigns, calling potential and existing supporters to acquire new donors and reactivate lapsed donors. Using your excellent communication skills to increase engagement, income and drive long-term relationships.
You will have excellent time management skills and be an enthusiastic self-starter with a hands-on approach, capable of working independently or as part of a multi-disciplined team. Your fundraising knowledge and experience will help advance animal protection on the international stage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service (EHCVS) is a registered local charity with over 30 years of experience supporting voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Ealing and, since 2012, in Hounslow. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for less advantaged individuals by empowering local charities and volunteer organisations.
In this rapidly changing world where our sector continues to face many challenges and take on new opportunities, it is highly appropriate that Ealing CVS undertake reviewing and planning for the next three years. Consulting with our stakeholders has been a refreshing process. It has allowed us to study how well we delivered our core themes developing, connecting, representing, and innovating with the third sector in Ealing and Hounslow - and to establish new and more relevant work themes for future delivery. Ealing CVS is a second-tier organisation that works with local charities and voluntary organisations in Ealing and Hounslow. Its overall aim is to provide a professional and effective service to local voluntary organisations through assistance, forming consortia, and bidding for major tranches of funding aimed at improving the lives of the local communities.
The Freelance Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing communication and marketing strategies that enhance the visibility and impact of Ealing and Hounslow CVS. This role will support our mission by effectively promoting our services, programs, and events to a broad audience, including local communities, stakeholders, and potential funders.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Communication Strategy:**
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy to raise awareness of EHCVS’s work.
- Create compelling content for various platforms, including newsletters, press releases, websites, social media, and other marketing materials.
- Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels.
**Marketing Campaigns:**
- Plan and implement targeted marketing campaigns to promote EHCVS’s programs, services, and events.
- Use digital marketing techniques to reach a broader audience, including SEO, email, and social media advertising.
- Analyse the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjust strategies as needed.
**Content Creation and Management:**
- Write and edit content for newsletters, blogs, reports, and promotional materials.
- Manage and update EHCVS’s website and social media accounts with engaging and relevant content.
- Coordinate with team members to gather information and stories that highlight EHCVS’s impact.
For more information see the recruitment pack.
As our Head of Design & Digital, you will lead a team responsible for improving the end to end service for Young People, including the definition and delivery of the next phase of our digital strategy. You will be equally comfortable whether you’re leading a design workshop with Young People or getting into the detail of secure software development. This new role brings together our Digital Delivery team (including live service operations), Product Ownership, Design, Youth Insight and Content, giving a brilliant opportunity to have a huge impact on our work with Young People.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ll bring experience of managing teams to perform at their best, understand the health and care landscape and the levers of influence. You might not have charity Chief Executive experience, but you’ll have experience of reporting to Boards, managing people, projects, and budgets.
You’ll be skilled at developing and maintaining partnerships and have experience of working with volunteers. You’ll have a passion for person-centred support and inclusion for the people of Islington, and you’ll be able to influence local providers and commissioners with residents at the heart of these negotiations.
Improved health and care outcomes for local residents
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This permanent post is ideal for someone who is keen to develop communications skills as well as build external affairs and policy experience. The role provides the opportunity to join a small agile team at the Council of Deans of Health, the representative body for the UK’s university faculties engaged in education and research for nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions.
We are looking for someone with a broad skill set including experience in developing and delivering communications plans, strong interpersonal skills, good organisation, and clear written communication. The successful candidate will be able to balance varied tasks and provide support to colleagues in the Council of Deans of Health team.
Main responsibilities:
- Leading the Council's communications; planning and delivering communications, writing and creating content for internal and external audiences.
- Developing and implementing communications plans for our Student Leadership Programme and other externally funded projects.
- Supporting the Council's policy campaigns, themed months (such as Innovation Month), and the promotion of events.
- Supporting specific projects linked to our parliamentary and public affairs work.
- Undertake any such duties or general tasks and hours of work as may reasonably be required.
The Council has an office in Woburn House, central London although all staff are currently working in a mixed home/office working model. The postholder should therefore be able to attend the office as required. The salary for this post is £31,000 – £37,500 depending on experience. The Council offers a 10% pension contribution, flexible approaches to working, travelling opportunities and continued development.
The Council is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone.
Interviews will be held on Monday 19 August at our office in central London.
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Communications Officer
We are looking for a Communications Officer to support our team in Scotland to respond to Scottish media enquiries, delivering campaigns to influence health policy and support our fundraising and engagement comms activity.
This is a remote working role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
Position: CE306 Communications Officer Devolved Nations
Location: Home-based, Scotland, however occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related travel).
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week
Salary: Circa £27,570 per annum (FTE circa £34,462)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 9 Aug 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 14 Aug 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the PR Manager, the role will help deliver key media campaigns that call for change to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Working as a team to deliver a proactive, effective and 24/7 press office, building relationships with identified media and opinion formers, and ensure timely media responses based on organisational and reputational priorities.
· Working with the Campaigns and Public Affairs team to deliver influencing activity to key health board stakeholders, Stroke Association campaigners and the general public.
· Working with the Stories team to identify and deploy the real stories of the stroke survivors we work for.
About You
You will have experience of:
· Generating media coverage, ideally in the charity sector.
· Using media to deliver calls to action to the public (eg donating, fundraising, campaigning) and/or decision makers (eg policy change).
· Planning, executing and monitoring media plans against identified briefs and overarching objectives.
· Working alongside Policy and Public Affairs colleagues.
· Creating, posting, and managing social media content.
· Reputation management and working with crisis communications teams.
· Working with colleagues from across an organisation to identify media volunteers (case studies) and developing stories to deliver media coverage.
This role requires occasional travel across the UK to attend team days, conferences and researcher events. Candidates must be able to meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as PR, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and Communications, Campaigns, Policy, Media, Media and Communications, PR Officer, Public Relations Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Campaigns Officer, Policy Officer, Media Officer, Media and Communications Officer, Devolved Nations.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Hope Health Action is a Christian NGO with the mission of empowering local communities in Haiti, South Sudan and Uganda to provide life-saving health and disability care for the most vulnerable. We are looking for someone creative, proactive and passionate to join our team to focus on nurturing and growing our community of supporters, as well as ensuring that we are effectively communicating what we’re doing and why it matters.
We are a relatively small organisation, but recent years have seen rapid growth, and we’re keen to make sure that this growth continues sustainably. That’s why we’re seeking someone to join our amazing team and play a key role in executing a long-term fundraising and community management strategy. At this exciting time in HHA’s development, as our ambition and projects continue to grow, this position offers the unique opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of the organisation - and ultimately improve the lives of vulnerable people and communities across the world.
This position involves three key parts:
- The design and implementation of strategies to engage and steward our community, including individual donors, churches and fundraisers.
- The management of all of our digital communications, including social media, website and newsletters.
- The creation of content for marketing and communications purposes.
You’ll work closely with the Development Director, Country Directors and in-country teams to raise vital funds and awareness – acting as a key contributor to the continued impact that our team makes possible.
For full details of the role, and the skills & experience we expect applicants to possess, please read the attached Job Description. We look forward to receiving your application.
Applications are welcomed through the CharityJob system but if applying directly to HHA, please include your CV and a covering letter specific to this role.
Our mission is to empower local communities to provide fair and equal access to life-saving health and disability care for the world’s most vulnerable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a Communications Manager to join our progressive and dynamic Communications team!
The postholder's responsibilities will include:
- Increasing the reach and impact of KCLSU profile and visibility through the delivery of high quality and influential communications and PR, ensuring KCLSU is effectively able to manage internal and external communications and public affairs.
- Supporting the Head of Communications and Digital in managing the Communications budget.
- Supporting the development of KCLSU's press/PR/external communications strategy to maximize media coverage across all areas of KCLSU in sector specific and local, regional and national media.
- Managing a small Communications Team, with a focus on member engagement and consistent, clear, and inclusive messaging across a variety of media.
- Taking a lead role in working with elected representatives to communicate campaigns and events, ensuring work is prioritised in line with strategic priorities.
- Supporting the Head of Communications and Digital on all issues management, reputation and crisis communications.
- Jointly deputising, with Digital Channels Manager for the Head of Communications and Digital.
- This position plays a key role in internal communications - supporting the Head of Communications & Digital and Director of Communications, Marketing & Data to advise SLT on the implementation of best practice and is responsible for maintaining an effective internal/staff communications cascade.
Interviews will take place on 5th, 6th and 9th August 2024.
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
- Discounts at Venues
- £30 wellbeing allowance per term
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
- Death in Service
- Access to Kings Libraries
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e.a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
- Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
- Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure.
Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
Thank you for applying with us. We look forward to bringing your talent onboard and working with you!
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
Overview
Are you passionate about digital communications, technology, and accessible web design?
Join our team and make a difference to the staff and volunteers of our organisation across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment, driving innovation and accessibility in our digital environment.
Change Grow Live is a national health and social care charity that believes in people and wants to make a difference. We help tens of thousands of people each day to change, to grow and to live life to its full potential. Our staff are critical to making this happen.
We are pleased to introduce this new position that demonstrates our commitment to providing our colleagues with high quality platforms for communication, connection and collaboration. As our Intranet Officer, you will be pivotal in enhancing the daily online experiences of our staff and volunteers, ensuring they have the essential information they need to perform their roles effectively.
We are in the process of renewing our SharePoint intranet, and you will join us at an exciting time where you can take ownership of the channel, ensuring it meets our high standards and continues to be developed. Another upcoming project involves implementing new employee channels, such as Viva Engage. You will play a key role in supporting this project and ongoing development.
You'll be highly organised and efficient, with a passion for improving employee's experiences at work.
The role is remotely based, or you can choose to work from one of our services. Occasional travel to Change Grow Live sites will be required for team meetings. We welcome applicants that are located anywhere in the UK. The charity is a friendly and energising place to work – and you will have the full support of the team to make this new role a success. We are open, bold and compassionate, and we value diversity.
Where: Remote
Hours: Full Time. 37.5h per week
Salary: £32,685 - £36,635 per annum
Responsibilities
Key Activities:
- Support the delivery of the internal communications and engagement strategy
- Coordinate the day-to-day requirements of the organisation's SharePoint:-
- Content – publish content that aligns with publishing standards
- Governance – manage the approval, review, and retention process to ensure information is user-centred, clear, and up to date
- Web design – support standards of UI/UX, accessibility and search optimisation
- Technical support – develop and deliver SharePoint solutions by working with colleagues in the IT department and testing with users
- Continuous improvement – use analytics, user feedback and Microsoft updates to progress the intranet roadmap
- Support the implementation and management of new employee channels such as Viva Engage and other applications in the Microsoft Viva suite
- Community management – proactively guide community managers to maintain healthy and compliant platforms
- Measure, track, and evaluate platform engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for improvements
- Advise and work collaboratively with colleagues to gather and prioritise requirements for channel enhancements, new features, and improvements
- Share best practice, upskill, and empower staff to improve how they communicate and engage
- Advocate Change Grow Live’s brand, including tone of voice, and shape clear messages that are aligned to the organisation’s values
About You:
Education Knowledge and Experience (essential):
- Qualification in a relevant subject, or the equivalent experience in a similar role.
- 3+ years' experience in a communication, marketing, digital, or technology role.
- Experience managing digital channels, e.g. intranets/websites/social media.
- Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills.
Abilities and Skills (essential):
- Excellent communicator, comfortable with presenting ideas.
- Understanding of digital accessibility with the ability to present complex information in an accessible, jargon free format.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks and work autonomously.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Creative, innovative, and passionate about helping people.
What We Offer:
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service for the first 5 years
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
If you are passionate about providing accurate and helpful content and making a positive impact in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 29 to 33 (£32,685.28 - £36,635.37)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Interview Date
19/8/2024
Closing Date
11/8/2024
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us
THE CHARITY
Unfold is led by the people we serve and we get people where they want to be. We’re a bold, agile and growing organization, with a friendly, energetic and welcoming team. As an established local charity (previously known as Westminster Befriend a Family), we’re powered by volunteers who support young people and families to identify and achieve goals that matter to them. We provide mentoring and peer support groups to people in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and the neighbouring boroughs.
We’re open to everyone, but we target those who face the most challenges: 93% of the people we work with describe themselves as coming from a racialized group, 85% of the families we support are single-parent households headed by a woman, and 75% of the children we support are eligible for free school meals. We also run specialized programmes of support for people seeking asylum and those with refugee status. Last year we provided one-to-one mentoring to over 246 people, and group support to a further 252 people. With increasing demand for our services, we expect to provide direct support to over 350 individuals in the coming year.
We have an ambitious growth plan, and we’re seeking a proactive, innovative fundraiser to help us establish a range of sustainable income streams. We’ve made incredible progress in both programme scale and quality, and we want someone to help us identify and articulate the change we make, so that we can keep improving and demonstrate the value we deliver.
JOB PURPOSE
Working with the Managing Director, you will support delivery of our fundraising and impact strategy, supporting us in identifying funding opportunities, submitting bids and ensuring reporting is completed. You will be responsible for maintaining all our communications channels, including social media, updating our website and creating copy and print materials for our programmes. You will help us to share our impact and tell the stories of the mentor and mentees. You will support us to use our data management system, Beacon, to track both our funding pipeline and commitments, as well as our programme impact data. You will analyse and use our data to tell stories that help us improve our work, expand our reach and increase our access to resources.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Funding
- Set up and manage funds on Beacon, our CRM system, tracking opportunities, applications, outcomes, reporting requirements and ensuring accurate record keeping.
- Support the delivery of our fundraising strategy, with specific focus on developing a portfolio of sustainable, multi-year grants, trusts and funds and service delivery contracts, while considering how we can expand individual giving, online fundraising and developing corporate relations.
- Income planning, including identifying, prioritising and scheduling funding opportunities.
- Liaising with programme teams to develop proposals for programme development, and gathering engaging information to demonstrate impact in reports.
- Supporting teams to manage monitoring and evaluation requirements for donor and internal purposes, developing and maintaining monitoring frameworks.
- Preparing and submitting proposals and tenders to donors, trusts and funds and government and local government contractors.
- Preparing and submitting timely donor reports in line with contractual requirements.
- Reviewing contracts and ensuring contract compliance.
Communications
- Attending monthly content planning meetings online
- Planning and developing content provided by Unfold staff and partners
- Sharing planned content for review and sign-off
- Keeping up to date with messages and followers on Unfold’s social media channels
- Keeping the team informed of updates on social media updates
- Design material for programme team to support with their work and outreach
- Create compelling stories from case studies and impact data
- Report every month on communications analysis so we can see trends on who is engaging with which platforms and to what type of contact.
- Build and develop our social media platforms with new brand and ensuring all communications meets the organisations brand guidelines.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in regular management supervision, team meetings and annual appraisal; help to identify your own job-related development and training needs.
Adhere to Unfold’s code of confidentiality, safeguarding, equal opportunities and all other policies.
Undertake your role in a professional manner and maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with aims, values and ethos of Unfold.
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
The role may involve out of hours working, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
ABOUT YOU
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good organiser – ability to manage multiple tasks
- Understanding of fundraising in the charity sector
- Experience of marketing/ external communications including managing social media
- Experience of creating communications material (in Canva or digital software) that fit within brand guidelines
- Great storyteller who can create compelling case studies
- Experience of running campaigns, using Mailchimp.
- Personable and positive
- People orientated
- Good listener
- Willing and able to work the occasional evenings and weekends
- Strong empathy skills
Desirable
- Understanding of the Charity Sector
- Experience of working with CRM systems and databases
- Understanding of how to create a comms plan and implement it
- Has knowledge or lived experience in the borough of Westminster or surrounding boroughs
WORKING AT UNFOLD
Holidays: 25 working days (along with additional Christmas closedown days)
Pension: We offer generous pension provision: New staff are automatically enrolled for a pension after three months, and after six months we will match your contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
Team working: We are a small but brilliant team: we're supportive, diverse and we help each other out. There are always opportunities to get involved in different aspects of the organisation, or lead on new initiatives.
Wellbeing: How we feel matters: Staff have access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and our staff Wellbeing Champions are leading on the design and delivery of our wellbeing strategy, including the review of our quarterly wellbeing survey.
Flexible working: We're happy to consider flexible working arrangements in line with the requirements of the role.
Working Environment: We work in a beautiful, accessible, eco-friendly co-working space with a number of other charities, with plants, a leafy roof terrace and free hot and cold drinks. With comfortable spaces to read quietly or talk in a group, our workspace is somewhere you'll want to be. You can find out more about our on-site benefits online at fivefields.
Unfold supports families and young people in London, helping them get where they want to be through mentoring powered by volunteers and support groups
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with public affairs experience to join our Communications and Engagement Team on a 12 month contract starting 1st October.
You’ll help co-ordinate the delivery of our public affairs work across Wales, working closely with colleagues in our public affairs team based across the UK. You’ll have experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with MPs, MSs and their staff.
You’ll support the Communications and Engagement team with managing and developing materials for key stakeholders (invites, briefings, blogs) and ensure the tone and content communicates our bilingual brand in Wales.
You can formulate ideas around how key stakeholders and organisations can be turned into ambassadors and you’ll have experience of organising events and visits for stakeholders.
You will have a key eye for detail and will need to be good with tight deadlines and able to work well and confidently with senior colleagues.
The ability to speak and write in Welsh fluently and confidently is essential for this post.
Deadline: 16th August
Interview date: 27th August
Location: Hybrid, Cardiff and/or Newtown offices
We have a hybrid approach to working and this role can be based in Cardiff or Newtown, along with homeworking.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing and co-ordinating a public affairs programme of activities.
- Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with political stakeholders including MPs and MS.
- Experience of writing high quality content for materials including for publications.
- Experience of supporting campaigns and/or creating content for digital media.
- Experience of organising events and/or project visits for stakeholders.
Desirable criteria
- The ability to hold a conversation in Welsh. Good Welsh writing skills aren’t essential and training and support by the Fund’s Welsh Language Team will be provided if needed.
- A strong interest in Wales current affairs, developing topics, issues and themes.
- Proficient in using software such as Microsoft 365 including experience using the mail merge tool
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
Position Title: Digital Media Coordinator
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Part- time, 4 hours per week (flexible hours)
Salary: £450 per month
Reports To: Regional Director and Chair of Trustees
Background: Encompass Trust's goal is to facilitate a collaborative space for young Israelis and Palestinians to work towards peace by challenging the status quo, confronting divides, and exploring nonviolent alternatives to addressing the conflict. We rely on the hard work of our dedicated country representatives to manage and deliver our programmes, including our bi-annual flagship programme, the Journey of Understanding, which brings young Israelis and Palestinians together in Cyprus for an intensive week of dialogue workshops and activities. In addition to this, we provide support to our many alumni, who continue to spread Encompass’ message of peace through smaller, independently run projects and events. Please read more about our Vision, Mission and Principles on the Encompass website.
The Role: As Digital Media Coordinator you'll be managing and boosting Encompass Trust’s presence on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X), writing and disseminating newsletters and articles, contributing to donor reports, and keeping our website up to date. You'll create and curate engaging content, aiming to build a supportive and vibrant online community that reflects Encompass Trust’s values and supports its mission. You will work closely with our Regional staff in Israel and Palestine to source content related to Encompass Trust’s programmes, such as alumni updates, interviews, and testimonials.
Responsibilities and key tasks:
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Develop and manage a content calendar for Encompass Trust’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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Create and schedule engaging posts that promote Encompass Trust’s activities and mission, ensuring a consistent and effective online presence.
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Coordinate and facilitate the writing of articles and blogs in collaboration with our regional staff and alumni.
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Attend Encompass Trust programmes to document the activities, including taking photos and carrying out interviews with participants.
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Ensure Encompass Trust’s website is kept up-to-date.
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Support with the design and editing of reports.
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Produce short form video content.
Role requirements:
Knowledge and Understanding:
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Good knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.
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Awareness of social media trends and their implications for engagement and content strategy.
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Knowledge of website management, including how to edit and maintain WordPress sites.
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Knowledge of peacebuilding within Israel and Palestine would be advantageous.
Skills:
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Strong writing and content creation skills, able to produce compelling and high-quality posts and articles.
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Basic video editing and photography skills, able to shoot and edit short form video for social media.
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Competence in WordPress, able to manage and update a WordPress website.
Attributes:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a diverse online community.
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Passionate about peacebuilding, human rights, and social justice.
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently.
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Proactive, with a willingness to take initiative and ownership of projects.
Experience:
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Proven experience working in a social media/ web content officer or editing role; and publishing workflows.
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Experience in producing, editing and disseminating multimedia content for online audiences.
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Previous work experience in the charity or peacebuilding sector would be advantageous.
Working Conditions:
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Occasional travel may be required.
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Freelance.
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Flexible working hours.
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Remote working.
Equal Opportunities:
Our organisation is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.
Facilitating a space for young Israelis & Palestinians to work towards peace by challenging the status quo & exploring non violent alternatives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.