Digital Communications Officer Jobs in South Bank, Greater London
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
We’re looking for a case study officer to join our talented and ambitious press, PR and celebrity team.
The successful candidate will support all elements of the charity’s case study function including recruiting and engaging new individuals with the charity who are willing to share their personal experiences of breast cancer to support our work and managing and nurturing key relationships day-to-day so they have the best possible experience when supporting the charity.
A key element of the role will be supporting colleagues in the press, PR and celebrity team to identify and seize opportunities for case studies to share their experiences to raise awareness of breast cancer, Breast Cancer Now and how we’re here for anyone affected by this devastating disease.
You’ll will work with teams across the organisation to support them in sharing the voices of people affected by breast cancer through their work. Liaising closely with colleagues to understand where case study support is required, you’ll identify the people who, through sharing their personal experiences, can best support activities to deliver on charity objectives. Key to this will be gathering the relevant insight and identifying ways we can engage case studies with our work in a way that’s mutually beneficial.
About you
You’ll have a good understanding of issues impacting people affected by breast cancer. With this you’ll have an awareness of, sensitivity to and ability to adapt to their changing needs and circumstances and how this might impact their ability or wish to support the charity’s work.
When engaging individuals with sharing their story to support us, you’ll approach this work with professionalism, sensitivity and care at all times, being sure to identify opportunities bring about mutual benefit for both parties.
Handling sensitive information appropriately at all times is key to this role, and requires you to have a knowledge of GDPR regulations and a commitment to[VS3] following Breast Cancer Now’s compliance and confidentiality regulations. You’ll also be proficient in using CRM tools to store and record interactions and sensitive data relating to supporters.
A strong verbal and written communicator with high levels of organisation, you’ll be prompt in responding to supporters and colleagues appropriately and with clear and accurate information. You will also be a quick learner and work well as part of a fast-paced press, PR and celebrity team.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email the Recruitment Team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 26 November 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 2 December 2024
This is an exciting time and opportunity for someone with a background in the charity sector. This role offers a chance to make a real impact within our team, especially as we prepare for a series of high-profile fundraising and awareness initiatives for our 25th birthday in 2026. Alongside celebrating this milestone, we’re eager to support the launch of the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex University Hospital. This development opens up new opportunities for collaboration with our local NHS provider, driving us towards more integrated services and preparing us for the increased patient volume we expect in the coming years.
The Mulberry Centre is an award-winning cancer information and support charity, based on the grounds of West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth, West London. Since 2001, we have provided services to more than 18,000 people, and we’re committed to expanding our reach. With an annual income now exceeding £700k and having doubled over the past five years, we’re on track for continued growth and diversification, aiming to extend our impact in the community.
As Head of Fundraising & Engagement, you will play a key role in developing a cohesive fundraising, communications, and engagement strategy to secure sustainable income and elevate our profile. This role will see you working closely with the Chief Executive and the Fundraising Committee to lead initiatives with trusts and foundations, the National Lottery, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate partners.
You’ll oversee a dynamic team of four:
- Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead: Managing a portfolio of trusts and assisting with corporate and high-net-worth fundraising.
- Marketing & Communications Lead: Responsible for boosting our profile across various media.
- Supporter Engagement Lead: Driving individual and community group fundraising.
- Community Engagement Lead: Raising awareness of cancer prevention, early detection, and our support services in the community.
This role requires a skilled multi-tasker with strong project management and interpersonal skills, capable of meeting bid deadlines and managing key partnerships. If you’re detail-oriented with a knack for crafting compelling applications and budgets, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification. Your apllication will not be considered without one.
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Job Overview
- The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is mid-way through delivering its Ready for Business 2023 - 2026 strategy. We are seeking to dramatically accelerate growth to achieve our target of reaching one million women entrepreneurs by the end of 2030.
- The Finance Director’s role is critical to the strategic and operational financial management of the charity. They will be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, COO, Director of External Engagement and Director of Programmes and Impact.
- The Board and CEO are looking for an experienced and qualified finance professional, with the ability to lead and shape the Foundation’s approach to financial planning and financial management, lead a financial improvement programme, and ensure the Foundation’s on-going financial sustainability.
Job Purpose
- To lead strategic and operational financial planning with responsibility for achieving and executing financial objectives, budgeting, investment opportunities and oversight of annual budget processes, including the annual audit.
- To provide strategic financial insight and be an effective business partner to guide organisational and departmental decision-making.
- To drive excellence and efficiency across Finance, strengthening and embedding the right financial systems and processes, integrated with other processes where relevant to enable the organisation to scale.
- To ensure robust financial control frameworks are embedded within the Organisation and to achieve financial compliance with all requirements from Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC etc.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Director will lead all finance processes and will have the following responsibilities:
- Working in partnership with the CEO and other members of the SLT to ensure robust and strategic financial management, effective and efficient controls, transaction processing and financial management reporting.
- Provide strategic financial insight and data to inform decision making and financial growth and sustainability of the organisation.
- Provide an excellent finance business partner service to the organisation, to shape and improve financial capability and capacity, improving visibility and rigour around forecasting income and expenditure.
- Lead and be accountable for reporting to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC).
- Lead on the preparation of statutory accounts, audit and tax requirements of the Foundation including returns to HMRC, Companies House and the Charity Commission.
- Co-ordinate the development and deployment of the annual budget, using zero-based budgeting techniques where relevant; and working with the COO to ensure alignment with yearly Operational Plans.
- Serve as an internal leader of the organisation: provide staff with a strong day-to-day leadership presence, and model a culture of performance, openness and accountability.
Strategic and Operational Financial Planning
- Lead on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities and policy matters and keep the Board, CEO and SLT informed of all critical issues.
- Lead the development and production of financial management reports for the Board, SLT, budget holders and donors.
- Working closely with the CEO, COO and SLT, manage and mitigate financial risks in line with the Foundation’s risk register and strategic risk assessment.
- Lead on production of the annual statutory accounts, audit and filing of financial statements.
- Lead on treasury management including foreign exchange and cashflow, and maintain banking, payroll, and bookkeeping services.
- Ensure effective relationship management with auditors, and all other financial suppliers, representing the organisation externally, e.g. in banking negotiations.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget and re-forecasting process; working with the COO to align planning and budgeting.
- Provide oversight of funders’ commitments, funding gaps and funding ratios to drive effective decision making.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the Foundation’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organisation.
Financial Insight, Business Partnering & Financial Process Improvements
- Provide strategic financial insight to drive financial performance and effective decision making (e.g. overall financial ratios, programme costing models, RoI, Value for Money etc).
- Consider commercial opportunities to support the diversification of income streams and financial growth.
- Working as an effective business partner with key departments, support and build staff capability and capacity in financial management.
- Ensure the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation run efficiently and smoothly.
- Assess, streamline and improve financial processes including but not limited to invoicing and payments, supplier, partner management, cost recovery, expenses management, purchasing and/or procurement processes and the introduction of an internal audit function.
- Lead on system and technology requirements for financial systems in line with the overall technology roadmap.
Financial Control and Compliance
- Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
- Serve as the management liaison to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC); effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at Trustee and committee meetings.
- Advise on organisational legal issues; oversee legal contracting and partner due diligence, ensure due diligence on money flows, overseeing compliance with contract and donor reporting. Lead on the implementation and review of the Foundation’s reserves policy.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria: Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Qualified Accountant with executive level experience within (or with a good understanding of) the charity sector including experience of international payments.
Ability to cover all aspects of the organisation’s strategic and operational financial management needs.
Commercially astute with a good understanding of income generation and investment opportunities.
Ability to provide strategic financial data and insights for decision-making.
Experience working in a Board-facing role highlighting key issues and risks for a Board audience.
Excellent financial technical skills combined with knowledge of financial software including Quickbooks.
Good understanding of, and ability to advise fundraising and externally funded programme portfolio(s).
Proven ability to develop organisational level budgets and plans and the systems to monitor and manage progress against them.
Good business partnering skills; ability to understand Fundraising and Programme departmental needs and build staff’s financial capacity and capability.
Experience of driving improvements in financial processes.
Commitment to excellence with an exceptional work ethic and creating a high performance and accountable organisation.
Ability to negotiate and influence at strategic level with excellent people skills to build strong relationships internally and externally.
Experience of risk management and mitigation, and a good working knowledge of the regulatory environment for UK-registered charities working internationally.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working with statutory and institutional donors and knowledge of donor reporting, compliance, and contract management issues.
- Strong commitment to the Foundation’s vision, mission, values, and goals with a passion for women’s economic empowerment.
- All applicants should already have the right to work in the UK. The Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time..
- Deadline to apply is 5pm Thur 14th November
- First round of interviews: w/c 18th November
- Second round of interviews: 25th November
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.
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Use your insight and creativity to raise the profile of the multi professional membership organisation for intensive care.
You'll manage campaigns to raise the profile of the Society and promote our educational and accreditation activities and events (including our annual 3-day State of the Art congress).
You'll use your knowledge and interest in data to make sure that we gain insight and learn from our website, email marketing, CRM database, and streaming analytics to help inform decision-making and strategy, and make sure our activity is as effective as possible.
If you want to know more download the job description and person specification and come and play a vital role to make sure we're meeting the needs of our beneficiaries and delivering impact for this high-profile national organisation.
Send your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 300 words explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
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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?
Media Trust is looking for an experienced programme manager to lead on the delivery of a pioneering new programme. 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.
Media Trust will be partnering with one of the world’s leading tech companies who will deliver the training for the programme – we expect a formal announcement of the partnership in late November.
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
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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.
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Be there when it matters
Sue Ryder has an exciting career opportunity within our Marketing, Communications and Digital services directorate for a driven and impactful Social Media Manager. The successful applicant will oversee and develop the strategic management and growth of Sue Ryder’s busy social media pages.
About the role:
This is an exciting time to join Sue Ryder and take the lead in shaping our social media offering. You will drive paid activity across Meta and other channels as needed, overseeing ad accounts to support key income-generating initiatives, including fundraising and retail, as well as supporting our volunteering opportunities. Additionally, you'll play a pivotal role in increasing our brand awareness and promotion of our online bereavement support services.
With at least two years of line management experience in a similar role, you will be the expert on our organic and paid activity with a strong understanding of analysing and acting upon digital metrics. Leading a proactive team, you will help to showcase our support, drive engagement and amplify our messaging.
You will be the champion for our platforms and manage our reputation online with the support of our Senior Digital Manager and Head of Digital. You’ll also have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to prioritise workloads for yourself and your team.
About you:
• Demonstratable experience of managing and moderating a busy portfolio of social media accounts
• A confident communicator with the ability to share knowledge and influence across levels, securing buy-in from across the organisation
• Experience of planning, implementing and optimising paid social media campaigns across a range of objectives and budgets, prioritising for relevant channels where necessary
• Excellent knowledge of social media monitoring, scheduling and listening tools (ideally Sprout Social)
• A keen eye for detail and design alongside excellent copywriting and proofreading skills
• Excellent understanding of social media strategy, delivering new and innovative ways to increase engagement
• Confident in planning, sourcing and editing creative content across a range of formats (image, video and graphics)
• Intermediate level skills in Canva, Photoshop and Premier Pro (or other image and video editing software)
• Experience of utilising social media analytics to provide reporting and analysis
• Proven line management skills with at least two years of experience, along with the ability to influence colleagues across other directorates
• A can-do approach, with a positive attitude and willingness to support others across the organisation
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
We reserve the right to close or extend the closing date according to our recruitment requirements.
Trees for Cities is an independent, national charity that works with communities to plant and care for urban trees, helping to create greener and healthier cities across the UK and internationally for the last 30 years.
We are in a pivotal decade for environmental action, and our current strategy, The Turn of Trees (2022-25), is focused on engaging communities in climate action through the simple yet powerful act of tree planting. Looking ahead, our new strategy launching in 2025 will build on this momentum to create a social movement for tree equity - ensuring that all communities regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or geographic location have access to the benefits that trees provide, including cleaner air, cooler temperatures, improved mental health, and enhanced biodiversity.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Marketing & Digital Engagement to lead our efforts in inspiring, engaging, and empowering communities, volunteers, and supporters across the UK. This is a critical new role, focused on implementing and operationalising our new strategy, enhancing our reach, and building the foundations for our future growth. The role offers the opportunity to lead the development of Trees for Cities’ first national digital engagement strategy, ensuring we build strong connections with communities and supporters through creative campaigns and digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of our first national digital engagement strategy, driving public awareness and support for urban trees.
- Inspire and mobilise communities and supporters through innovative campaigns that highlight the benefits of tree planting and urban greening.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the successful implementation of our organisational strategy, enhancing our digital presence to extend our reach.
- Oversee a talented marketing and engagement team, providing leadership, direction, and fresh ideas to foster growth and deepen our connections.
- Act as a senior voice in the organisation, influencing decision-making and shaping the future direction of Trees for Cities.
About You
We are looking for an experienced marketing leader with a passion for the environment and community engagement. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful digital engagement strategies, and experience leading creative campaigns that inspire action – this could be within a charity or a wider commercial setting. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of influencing at a senior level, and able to bring fresh perspectives to the organisation.
Why Join Us?
At Trees for Cities, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive, and vibrant work culture. Our team is deeply motivated by the cause, and we are committed to supporting each other as we work towards a greener, healthier future. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation making a tangible difference in urban environments and communities across the UK.
If you are passionate about mobilising social action and inspiring change, and have the skills and experience to lead our marketing and digital engagement efforts, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more about the role and organisation, including how to have an informal conversation about the opportunity and apply, please download the full appointment brief.
Closing date: 17 November 2024
Panel Interview Dates: 2 December and then 9 December 2024
Domestic abuse has blighted women’s lives throughout history. We’ve been helping women in London recover from its effects since 1996. Our specialist counselling transforms the mental health and wellbeing of women who have suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or coercive control, and we have assisted well over 15,000 people to date. Add your skills to our closely-knit all-female team and you can help thousands more on the road to recovery.
As a Senior Communications Manager, you will be responsible for planning and delivering effective communications that reach, engage, motivate, and resonate with media, clients, fundraisers, and policy makers across a range of channels.
We are looking for someone with a strong news sense and a demonstrable background of proactively getting organisations involved in the conversations that matter – while reflecting the confidential nature and sensitivities around domestic abuse and mental health. We want to proactively generate more awareness of our work, capitalising on our unique position in the women’s and mental health sectors.
The role will be responsible for proactive and reactive media relations; effective engagement on social media; developing engaging content for our website; supporting on Calls for Evidence and drafting copy for marketing materials, including our e-newsletter. A highly autonomous role, you will work closely with our fundraising, counselling, and research teams.
Our ideal candidate would also have experience of working on fundraising and awareness campaigns; and the ability to create content on social media in line with branding guidelines. Experience in developing communications strategies and reporting on Key Performance Indicators are essential.
Hours: 35 hours per week, flexible working. Part-time will be considered, minimum of 28 hours over four days. Mondays and Fridays are core working days.
Location: Office based with remote working available – minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust Office, Edgware Road/Paddington, NW1.
In return, you can expect exceptional career satisfaction plus an excellent package of benefits including:
- Flexible working
- 25 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and 3 mandatory days (prorated for part-time employees)
- Cycle to work scheme
- 3% pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 15th November 2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing 18th November 2024.
This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies
Are you passionate about dogs and their welfare? Do you have successful experience in political campaigning and policy research and development?
We are recruiting for a Senior Public Affairs Officer to lead on the planning, coordination, and implementation of Dogs Trust’s political engagement in the UK.
About this role:
As Senior Public Affairs Officer, you’ll:
- be responsible for implementing our Public Affairs programme, which includes coordinating political activities and responses, drafting and updating our manifestos,
- organise and attend political events, such parliamentary receptions, briefings, and politician visits to our rehoming centres across the country,
- identify opportunities for our work to be amplified by media/social media coverage, to ensure that our message reaches as many decision makers as possible,
- represent Dogs Trust at external meetings and events, ensuring our positions are represented at all times.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you’ll need demonstrable experience in public and parliamentary affairs, with an in-depth knowledge of the political landscape in the UK, including the working of Westminster, Whitehall, and the devolved administrations. You’ll also need proven experience of political campaigning and lobbying, working on policy research and development and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
Please note, Dogs Trust is a wholly independent organisation, free of association with any political party. Our independence is critical, as it allows us to pursue our mission to campaign on dog welfare issues, on behalf of the UK’s dogs and their owners. For our public affairs roles, the ability to display political neutrality in the public eye or when working with MPs is essential.
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.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, on rare occasions, we may close vacancies early if we receive an overwhelming response, so to avoid potential disappointment, please apply at your earliest convenience.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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We’re looking for a creative storyteller to develop our presence across social media and manage engaging campaigns that create emotional connections and deliver results.
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 pro rata, depending on experience
Location: Remote working, with occasional travel for meetings
About The Flying Seagull Project
A unique team of artists, performers, play specialists and fun-devotees, we are dedicated to ensuring no childhood passes without proper play, big belly laughs and everyone feeling valuable. We work across the UK and internationally, reaching out and sharing circus, music, art, dance and play experiences with children and communities facing the harshest of crises due to poverty, war, isolation and illness.
We create safe spaces, either in our big top tent, or an empty car park or wherever we can take over a corner, to ensure that every child feels safe, seen and special. The locations we work in include refugee camps, orphanages, institutions, refuges, marginalised communities, hospices and community centres. What unites us is the energy, determination and commitment to creating genuine childhood joy for those starved of that basic right and making magical memories that can last forever.
Our medium-sized charity is led by CEO Ash Perrin, with five core staff and a team of highly experienced crew and volunteers. We also have hubs in the Netherlands and Norway. We are a dynamic and friendly organisation, dedicated to delivering a huge impact with limited resources and are looking for people who are driven and who share our mission.
The Role
This is an exciting and pivotal new role, with huge scope and freedom to increase our reach and promote our dynamic, unique charity in a direct and rewarding way.
Your first job will be to draft our Social Media and Creative Communications Plan, setting out the key opportunities, milestones and targets for the next few years.
You’ll be responsible for developing our brand presence across multiple social media platforms. You’ll manage authentic, highly-engaging campaigns that delight our community, creating emotional connections and delivering results.
An all-rounder with the ability to see social media and communication plans through from inception to delivery, you’ll be adept at creating and editing digital media as well as analysing their performance.
In this role you’ll work closely within our tight-knit team, reporting directly to the CEO.
Responsibilities
- Bring the brand to life on social media with compelling and consistently engaging creative communication.
- Draft and roll out a compelling Social Media and Creative Communications Plan.
- Set KPIs, work to targets, analyse and report on performance.
- Reacting quickly to opportunities and title deadlines, keeping pace with a dynamic agenda.
- Increase engagement for existing audiences while acquiring new followers.
- Lead the creation and delivery of email marketing to charity stakeholders and our wider community.
- Create and run a GTM calendar to plan and schedule posts and campaigns that support the brand strategy.
- Work with the Executive Director to design and deliver integrated digital fundraising campaigns.
- Provide support Social Media support to our Netherlands and Norway hubs as required.
The Ideal Candidate
Vibrant, boundary pushing, brave and creative, you will be adept and skilled at creating and managing exciting and engaging content across all social and digital channels.
A natural storyteller with fantastic ideas and drive to share the magic we bring, building unity and compassion with new and existing audiences, promoting our work and expanding our reach and reputation.
Skills
- Minimum three years’ demonstrable experience working in social media & creative comms.
- Adept at developing and executing social media & communication plans from inception to creation to delivery to analysis.
- Skilled with digital editing software (Adobe Suite) as well as in-app editing on social media platforms.
- Able to write good copy, edit photos and video and create social native content.
- Skilled with Adobe Suite and able to learn new software quickly.
- Up to date with the latest trends, developments and opportunities on social media that align with the brand.
- An eye for excellent content, design and copy, understanding brand nuances like tone, personality and visual identity.
- Self-sufficient executor with a can-do attitude in a challenging and evolving environment.
- Comfortable working to targets, managing KPIs and delivering to deadlines.
- Commitment to The Flying Seagull Project’s vision, mission and values.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age.
How to apply
If you think this sounds like your ideal opportunity and you’d like to join our Seagull team as our new Social Media & Creative Communications Lead, please apply as soon as possible. We are considering applications on an ongoing basis as they are received, so don’t delay!
We will hold the first round of virtual interviews on 20th & 21st November 2024 for early applicants, with a potential second round of virtual interviews at a later date.
We are now reviewing a large number of early applications. Please be aware that further applications may not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Communications & Community Coordinator will join a small and fast-paced team that is developing a new place-based giving scheme in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. You will be a strong communicator, creative thinker, well-organised, and enjoy working flexibly on early-stage projects. You’ll also feel enthusiastic about working with a diverse range of Greenwich residents, charities, community groups, and businesses, and championing the transformative power of place-based giving.
This role will be responsible for helping to develop and grow the brand of Greenwich Giving and contribute to the creation of our first giving campaigns and grant-making processes. You will also work closely with the Head of Greenwich Giving and the Greenwich Giving steering group to provide administrative and organisational support for different aspects of our work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our team to lead on adult social care and public health.
This will involve taking a data driven approach and thinking creatively about how to reach and engage meaningfully with residents across our diverse borough to drive behaviour change and link those who need it with the right support.
The role also involves showcasing the work of our dedicated professionals, whose care and commitment protect our most vulnerable residents and enable others to remain as independent as possible.
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills to form and maintain productive working relationships with a range of the council’s partners, including community groups, voluntary organisations and other public services, as we work together to address health inequalities.
Additional Information
-We pride ourselves on being a diverse, tolerant and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve.
-As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application.
-We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer.
What we offer
Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you.
Harris Hill is urgently seeking a Digital Fundraising Specialist to support a Human right charity, starting ASAP for 2 months possibly longer.
This role is to take over from a leaver and cover the role into the new year where they will go out for longer term cover.
The Digital Marketing Specialist - Fundraising, will work closely with the Senior Digital Marketing Specialist and Fundraising teams to plan and deliver an innovative digital fundraising strategy across paid marketing channels, including paid social and pay-per-click (PPC). They will be responsible for driving the digital fundraising income to support the work of the charity
Experience
Overseeing campaigns on digital paid marketing platforms to attract new financial supporters/customers.
Creating financial supporter/customer acquisition strategies and content plans to deliver personalised, engaging and multi-touchpoint journeys.
Managing projects, communications, budgets and operational workloads.
Knowledge
Industry standards, best practice and trends in digital paid marketing.
Awareness of inclusive principles and ways of working, including ethical fundraising values and practices.
Skills
Excellent analytics, reporting and evaluation on the effectiveness of paid marketing campaigns, using this to continually test and optimise.
Technically proficient in using paid marketing platforms, analytics and optimisation tools, and project management tools.
Experience
Utilising Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager.
Leading digital innovation projects to test new platforms, channels and fundraising products.
Working with digital marketing agencies on project management.
If you would like to hear more, please apply for further details.
Doctors of the World UK (DOTW UK) is part of the global Médecins du Monde (MDM) network, which delivers over 400 projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers.
Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need.
Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all.
We believe that every person living in the UK has the right to healthcare, and we work to influence public policy and local implementation to reduce health inequalities and ensure access to healthcare for all.
DOTW UK boasts of a dynamic fundraising team dedicated to inspiring individuals and partners with the compelling story of DOTW’s impact and change. Their efforts are focused on building the necessary income, driving transformative change, and amplifying influence to fulfil our mission both in the UK and globally.
You will successfully manage the fundraising and communications team of 2 staff compromising of the Database/Donor Manager and Communications/Engagement Manage to develop a strategic approach that aligns with the charity's annually agreed income and expenditure budgets. This involves setting clear goals, providing ongoing mentorship, and implementing performance metrics to ensure that the team is equipped to generate the necessary income to support the charity’s initiatives. This includes management of Trusts and Foundations, Events and Community, Corporate, Statutory and Overseas funding streams and Individual Giving streams.
You will be responsible for all internal and external communications means ensuring that every message, whether it's a press release, social media update, or internal briefing, effectively conveys the charity's mission and values. This consistency helps to strengthen the brand, engage supporters, and raise awareness of our work, fostering a sense of community around our goals.
Your support to colleagues in the MdM Network involves leveraging relationships and sharing best practices to help secure funding from UK donors. This collaboration is crucial for expanding our reach and ensuring that our work is recognized and funded across various platforms.
Finally, you are an active member participating in the Senior Management Team contributing insights and strategies that align with the charity’s development goals. This collaborative effort is vital for shaping the direction of the organisation and ensuring that all initiatives are cohesively aimed at delivering our broader objectives. By engaging in this leadership role, the Head of Fundraising and Communications role will help to drive the charity's mission forward, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. To speak to someone about the position please contact the HR Officer to arrange a call with the Executive Director.
Salary & Contract
Full time 35 hrs per week
£51,300 per annum
Closing Date:
Friday 29th November at 9am.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter with the following details:
Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.
Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted.
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dementia Carers Count have an exciting remote opportuinity to deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Job Title: Fundraising & Admin Officer
Reports to: Public Fundraising Manager
Contract: Permanent contract
Hours: 35 hours/week
Salary: £30,000 pa
Location: Remote with some travel to London.
Job purpose
To deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support, as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Key responsibilities
• Be the first point of contact for supporters, campaigners and others, managing enquiries via post, online and over the phone to ensure everyone has a quality experience.
• Manage processes for fundraising donations.
• Work with teams across the organisation and with carers to produce creative and engaging thank you and stewardship materials.
• Support the fundraising team with prospect research to help identify potential new supporters.
• Draft funder reports, small trust funding applications and fundraising communications.
• Support the administration and delivery of fundraising activities and initiatives.
• Keep up to date with sector developments and best practice in fundraising.
• Support the marketing & communications manager to deliver effective internal communications.
• Support the services team to deal with carer enquiries and casework, administer online groups, and produce reports.
• Support the organisation with general administrative duties as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.