Digital Communications 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.

We are recruiting an experienced Communications Officer to support the effective delivery of our Communications and Marketing strategy, by helping us plan and implement high-quality, on brand communications activities across all our channels. This role will provide essential support and direction to our communications activities, helping us to share our story and build the Scripture Union brand.

The successful candidate will:

· Report to the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager and work closely with the whole SU staff team (and beyond) to ensure joined-up impactful advocacy for the movement.

· Develop and maintain year-round and day to day communication/key message plans to build brand awareness and encourage action.

· Help us improve systems and working practices to support and develop our communications.

· Produce high-quality, engaging written and visual communications pieces for web, email , print and social media.

· Ensure our messages are up to date, timely and engaging across all channels.

· Build good working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, helping to amplify their voice through our comms and supporting them in their own communications work.

· Help to improve our storytelling processes, and further to develop our internal storytelling culture by encouraging and empowering staff and the wider movement to share stories of impact.

This role is based on 25 hours per week or 3.5 days per week.The role requires a minimum one day a month working in our Milton Keynes office and travel to other locations as necessary.

If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please send your CV and a covering letter (by email) to our HR Officer, We will contact shortlisted candidates to ask them to complete an application form ahead of interview. For more details, please download the job profile below.

We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which includes: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service), permanent health insurance (PHI) and free Bible reading notes.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact , HR Officer by e-mail and they will call you back.

Closing date: 12th August 2024 (at 4pm)

Interview date: w/b 19th August 2024
(We may hold interviews as suitable applications are received. We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date should a successful candidate be identified).

Interview location: Trinity House, Opal Court, Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DF

The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require an Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and have an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.

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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Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Senior Communications Officer to join our team in London, UK. 

The post holder will be responsible for creating timely, compelling and targeted content that aligns with the overarching external content strategy, seeking the optimal dissemination channels to position the organisation with key stakeholders. This will include working with project/programme teams to capture and communicate progress, results and learning, drafting blogs, press releases and newsletters, developing targeted messaging and playing a leading role in delivering communications campaigns. 

The post holder will also seek to ensure that our external content speaks to philanthropic audiences, ensuring the impact of our work and perspectives from communities is articulated and shared in the most effective way and support with the formulation and delivery of stakeholder events.

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree in communications, journalism, international development or other relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including writing strategies, long form content, briefing papers, concept notes, use of social media, etc.
• Demonstrable ability to synthesise complex technical information and convey messages to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytic, strategic thinking, and planning skills.
• Ability to take initiative and manage assignments from concept to completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and thoughtfully with all levels of associates, including senior management, stakeholders and donors.
• Good experience and knowledge of effective dissemination of high-quality communications outputs.
• Good experience of the use of digital technology for external engagement.
• Experience of organising digital and in-person events.

Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in the UK. 

We are currently hybrid working and ask staff to come into the office once a week. 

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: 

1. The design and implementation of strategies to engage and steward our community, including individual donors, churches and fundraisers.
2. The management of all of our digital communications, including social media, website and newsletters.
3. 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. 

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!

PR and Communications Officer

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, high-performing external affairs and communications team at the national charity caring for the NHS. We’re looking for a brilliant, proactive and resourceful PR and communications officer who is passionate about the NHS and generating amazing media coverage for the charity.

We are looking for someone proactive, tenacious, and empathetic, as you will be working for a charity that represents 100% of the NHS charity sector in the UK, helping the NHS tackle today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Position: PR and Communications Officer

Location: Home based and flexible (you are able to work in Warwick and London offices occasionally, and at other locations nationally when required)

Salary: £30,000—£35,000

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) – less two hours wellbeing time, 9-11am on Friday mornings

Closing Date: 18th August 2024

The Role

The PR and communications officer plays a central role, responsible for providing events, content creation and PR support across both the external affairs and PR teams, to help people better understand the mission and take action to support the charity.

The role is a hybrid of office and home working, requiring occasional meetings at our Warwick office. The team also meets in London but this is flexible, depending on the location of the successful candidate.

PR and communications officer roles and responsibilities include:

• Media monitoring and reporting
• Media relations
• PR programme development
• Strategic communications

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have communications and project management experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You should be creative and passionate about delivering impactful work, with a proven ability to be highly organised and manage your own workload.

You will have experience of:

• Administration, communications and events management
• Supporting multiple projects in a complex environment.
• Using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Using digital content, scheduling and  monitoring software including WordPress, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Hootsuite, Instagram, YouTube, Canva and Photoshop)
• Developing and updating spreadsheets and managing digital brand assets including images and video files.
• Using relevant legislation, best practice, policies and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards.

In return, you will have a supportive team, where you can shape your role and the direction of your work, and the opportunity to be involved in new, exciting and ambitious projects.

Benefits Include:

• 10% Employers Pension Contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays as a minimum
• Flexible Working
• 2 hours per week Wellbeing time out for full time staff
• Apprenticeships, training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Rewards
• Plus many more great staff benefits!

Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining which vacancy you are interested in , your interest in the role, how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Equality and Diversity

The charity is committed to inclusivity and representing the diversity of the communities it serves. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. Applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process, and the team will ensure there is no unfair discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation or any other relevant characteristic.

Other roles you may have experience of could include PR, Communications, Marketing, Digital Communications, Media, PR Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Digital Communications Officer, Media Officer, Marketing and Communications, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, PR and press, Brand. #INDNFP2

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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.

Are you articulate, creative and energetic with an interest and relevant skills in digital media and relationship management? Would you enjoy a varied role that gives you opportunities to work collaboratively within a small, inclusive team? 

Active Impact is a Gloucestershire charity that is passionate about increasing inclusive activity opportunities that welcome disabled people in their local communities. We are seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to support the delivery and content creation of our printed, digital and electronic communication and to assist with the administration and marketing of ‘You’re Welcome Gloucestershire’ our groundbreaking inclusive activities guide, including attending promotional events and network meetings. 

Could this be the start of a great working relationship?

You might be the candidate we’re looking for if you have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and confidence communicating with a wide range of audiences through digital platforms and face-to-face opportunities. This might be your first job after an apprenticeship, degree or other training, it might be an appealing opportunity to work flexibly around family or caring responsiblities, or it might be the next step in your career. We think this role has something to offer the right person at any stage in their communications career!

What we are offering:

We can offer you a part time, flexible role in a supportive work environment with the opportunity to gain further skills and experience in development support and inclusive practice.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of facing barriers to inclusion such as disabled, deaf or neurodivergent people, members of the LBGTQ+ community and people from all faiths and ethnicities. We are committed to upholding an inclusive workplace and this is reflected in our approach to both recruitment and employment so that all our team members are able to contribute to their roles without facing access barriers.   

The role will be based at our charity office in Highnam but will include some travel within the county and the opportunity to work from home where appropriate.

All team members are required to understand the importance of safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk, and you will be required to keep your knowledge on this subject up to date.

If this role feels like a great match, and you would like to find out more, we would welcome informal discussions which can be arranged by emai. CVs are not accepted. We are happy to discuss any specific access requirements you may have in relation to applying particularly if the written application format presents a barrier to your application.  

Applications are invited via our application form which is available alongside a full Job Description and Person Specification below.

Closing Date for applications:  10am Tuesday 13th August.

Interviews: 27/28th August TBC (if you are unavailable on these dates please indicate this on your application – we may be able to accomodate a different interview date)

We have a fab opportunity for an experienced Digital Marketing Officer to join our friendly and busy Marketing and Communications team.

As Digital Marketing Officer, you will develop, implement, monitor and optimise the hospice’s digital channels – such as organic social media, paid advertising, website and email – for relevant audience groups and produce high-quality written, visual and video content that engages our community.

The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of, and passion for, digital marketing and communications. The role requires a mix of technical knowhow and creative vision that will drive audience engagement. You’ll make valued contributions to charity-wide campaigns, appeals and projects that support the hospice’s mission to make every day matter for our patients and those close to them.

If this sounds like you and you’d like your work to have a truly positive impact in your community, please read the job description and person specification, then click the button below to apply.

• Salary: £28,411–£35,294 (pro rata)
• Hours: 4 or 5 days (30-37.5 hours) per week
• Location: Hybrid (at home and at Searle House in Exeter)
• Closing date: Sunday 4 August at 23:59
• Interview date: Wednesday 13 August in Exeter

Hospiscare is Disability Confident and a Mindful Employer that promotes equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, disability or any other protected characteristic.

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. 

Public Affairs and Communications Manager

Cambridge House is looking for motivated and creative people who are willing to go the extra mile to create a more just society. Our innovative London-based charity has been tackling poverty, social inequity, and social injustice since 1889. We provide a range of services that are designed to improve people’s lives as well as transform society through research and social action.

Our team is very diverse in terms of cultural diversity and lived experience, the roles combine office-based and remote working, and we offer staff a range of competitive benefits.

This new Public Affairs and Communications Manager role will work closely with our Chief Executive and Heads of Services and is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing organisation-wide external communications and policy influencing strategies
• Enhancing our influence, reputation and profile both locally and nationally
• Developing strategic alliances to jointly raise awareness and drive media campaigns
• Maintaining the reputation of Cambridge House as an expert, lived experience and evidenced-based source of information

The successful candidate will be a public affairs professional with experience of:

• Delivering strategic public affairs and/or campaigning work designed to raise awareness and profile of an organisation and effect change
• Creating great communications using a mixture of traditional and digital communication methods – including social media

Please go to our website to download a recruitment pack.Applications must be accompanied by a CV (which should include details of 2 reference contacts) and a supporting statment , plus our criminal records declaration form and diversity monitoring (both forms are available to download from our website).

Digital Channel Owner

Location: Cambridge or London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £39,925 - £44,359 per annum plus benefits

Closing Date: 04/08/2024

The Royal Society of Chemistry is looking for a Digital Channel Owner to join our Integrated Media team. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be involved across our communications and marketing campaigns, focusing on a wide range of global audiences, helping us to target activity using timely, unique and relevant messaging based on preferences and behaviours, supporting both emotional and rational positioning to drive action and engagement.

As Digital Channel Owner you will play a key role in managing a range of digital channels to deliver impactful activity to support our ambitious campaigns. You will be expected to develop close relationships with colleagues, including delivery teams and those based overseas.

In this role, you will:

• Create and deliver content across digital channels (social media, website, email)
• Specialise in multiple digital platforms, becoming an in-house expert across our digital estate, including X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
• Monitor and analyse digital metrics to improve channel effectiveness, advising colleagues on digital best practices
• Stay current with digital communication trends as well as legal and best practices
• Collaborate with colleagues on integrated marketing and communications campaigns, including paid activities
• Ensure data integrity and provide performance reporting, building knowledge to monitor target audiences and industry trends
• Develop and maintain RSC brand consistency across all digital communications
• Collaborate and support Communications team in delivering strategic priorities

At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge or London office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. It is expected that you will attend the office an ad-hoc basis with some travel to support events. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.

What we are looking for:

• Degree level and/or a relevant communications/marketing qualification and/or relevant communications/marketing experience.
• Experience within an organisation of some or all of the following: social media management, digital advertising, content creation, email marketing.
• Experience of using social platforms as digital marketing tools – specifically the range of organic posting methods; social posting tools and measurement; paid promotion and measurement
• Experience of creating and using video on digital platforms, with a professional understanding of video content, video production and best practise for content on YouTube (including – but not limited to – closed captions, SEO tagging etc.)
• Experience creating and publishing content for corporate social media accounts such as X, Facebook/insta reels and LinkedIn, and using social media analytics tools to optimise social strategies.
• Experience of using leading email platforms and marketing automation systems, email automation and trigger/behaviour based email communications.
• Experience in measuring and reporting on the performance of digital content and channels.
• Experience of using website content management systems and knowledge of search engine marketing and SEO (search engine optimisation)
• Demonstrable interest in how the digital environment is evolving and an appreciation of its role in the delivery of effective and efficient organisational communications and marketing, together with an understanding of complementary disciplines such as advertising and ecommerce

A full job description is available here.

If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the Job Description.
About the RSC

At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we are a catalyst for the chemistry that enriches our world. As a not-for-profit publisher, we reinvest surplus funds back into the global scientific community, supporting our purpose to help the chemical science community make the world a better place.
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.

At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team.

You may also have experience in the following: : Website Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Marketing Assistant, Website Editor, Marketing Communications, Marcoms, Social Media, Marketing Officer, CIM, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Digital Copywriter, Digital Marketer, etc.

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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.