Digital Development Manager Jobs
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The increasing reliance on technology to support the strategy and mission at Anna Freud require much greater reliance on IT services. This means that the IT team is aiming to maintain the highest standards of IT operations.
The IT Manager will sit within the IT team reporting to the Head of IT. The post-holder will work closely with the managed service provider and IT colleagues to ensure the seamless delivery of IT operations and services. This is a wide-ranging role with opportunities to get involved in working in a tightly controlled environment where sensitive data is managed, whilst at the same time work for an ambitious dynamic organisation which is pushing the use of technology in delivering services to children and young people.
We are looking for an experienced IT manager with great technical understanding to ensure all work is consistently delivered with planned technical architecture and has previous experience of working with Managed Service Providers.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).
Contract duration
Fixed-term (two years in the first instance but with scope to extend)
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Monday 4 November 2024.
Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 8 November 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held either Thursday 14 or Friday 15 November 2024.
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated, proactive and imaginative fundraiser to make real impact and drive growth in the Peak District. The Foundation is at a step change in its development, and as such is investing in growing its staff numbers. The Foundation recruited its first Director in Summer 2023, and we are now seeking a Fundraising Manager to join the Foundation during this exciting period of growth.
You will work as part of a small team to deliver our fundraising strategy – we aim to grow fundraised income to £1 million annually by 2027 to fund vital work in the National Park, including moorland restoration and climate change mitigation, biodiversity and habitat preservation, and work with young people and under-served communities.
You will look after a mixed portfolio of supporters and prospects and take the lead on building a pipeline of potential supporters and building long-term meaningful relationships with grant-making trusts and foundations, corporate partners and individual donors. The role will also include helping to distribute much-needed grants to projects across the park.
We are looking for a talented individual with excellent relationship building skills and a passion for the Park to enhance and maximise the fundraising potential at the Foundation. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated, proactive and imaginative fundraiser to make real impact and drive growth. We are open to individuals looking to transition from other sectors.
This is a full-time post, but we are open to part-time applicants.
To create a Peak District which is thriving for nature and people and is protected for generations to come.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to harness the power of digital to drive social impact? Zetetick Housing is on the lookout for a creative and data-driven business development officer to lead our digital growth plans. You’ll be at the forefront of growing our online presence, managing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also generate the leads that fuel our mission. In this role, you’ll design digital strategies that resonate, analyse performance to optimize results, and collaborate with the team to create content that engages and inspires. You’ll be great at building relationships too, enjoy being the spokesperson for a brand and mission. Join us in leveraging digital campaigns to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable communities.
We offer a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a nurturing environment that promotes both personal and professional growth. Apply now, and help us make a real difference.
From flexible working, through health awareness and support for our staff through training, 25+ days holiday and much more we do our best to ensure everyone is able to work in a supportive, dynamic and engaging workspace, fuelled by our Bedrock values that encourage growth and development through kindness and social responsibility.
About the Job:
The Digital Growth Officer is responsible for developing and executing digital strategies that result in brand visibility, and lead generation. This role will leverage digital channels to support business development, increase tenant inquiries, and promote community partnerships and contribute to driving the growth of Zetetick.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Generation: Design and implement digital campaigns (SEO, PPC, email marketing, and social media) to generate leads for housing inquiries, partnerships, and donations.
- Analyse website traffic, engagement metrics, and conversion rates to optimize digital campaigns and increase ROI. Use insights to lead on recommendations to adjust strategy and content.
- Brand Development: Ensure that Zetetick’s digital presence reflects its mission, values, and objectives, enhancing its reputation and positioning in the community.
- Collaboration is key: Work closely with the fundraising, housing and finance teams to align digital marketing campaigns with tenant acquisition, fundraising initiatives, community engagement, and partnership initiatives.
- Oversee the creation of engaging and informative content for digital platforms (social media, blogs, newsletters, and website). Ensure all content aligns with growth and engagement goals.
- Social Media Campaigns: Develop and manage organic and paid social media strategies to build brand awareness, engage key audiences, and drive conversions.
- Lead on SEO initiatives to improve website ranking and visibility and manage Google Ads campaigns to target key demographics and drive traffic.
- Design and implement targeted email marketing campaigns for tenants, partners, donors, and other key audiences. Focus on engagement, conversion, and retention.
- Digital Partnership Support: Collaborate with the Partnerships Officer to create and promote community events, and partnership initiatives online.
- Reporting and Analytics: Provide detailed reports on campaign performance, including web traffic, social media engagement, and lead generation. Use analytics to continuously refine digital strategy.
- Preparedness to commit to ad hoc tasks across the organisation on occasion. Everyone at Zetetick is expected to conduct Homeliness visits and contribute to work at times that is not exclusive to their job description.
To provide and maintain specialised quality homes, not just housing. To empower choice and deliver dignity to all we work with.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Big ideas. Lifelong connections. One objective.
INDIVIDUAL GIVING PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Reports to: Product Marketing Senior Manager
Directorate: ?Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement (MFE)
Contract: ?Permanent
Hours: ?35 hours per week
Location: ?Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2024, 23:55
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We have an exciting opportunity to join us as an Individual Giving (IG) Product Marketing Manager. You will play a key role in supporting the Senior Manager to develop the regular giving product marketing strategy, plan and budget which aims to stabilise regular giving volumes and long-term income. Further to this, you will manage the delivery of the regular giving product marketing plan, meeting KPIs, to time and budget.
What will I be doing?
Supporting the IG Senior Product Marketing Manager to translate the Fundraising & Marketing operating plan and budget into a product marketing plan and budget for regular giving
Managing the planning, set-up, delivery and analysis of integrated multi-channel campaigns that meet and exceed specific product KPIs
Managing the content and creative production, ensuring campaign assets are fully aligned with Brand messaging and other communications themes
Working alongside the Senior Manager to motivate the Executives and matrix manage specialist Digital Marketing & Delivery teams to deliver activity across channels
Working with digital and data experts from across marketing and the wider organisation to improve communications
Managing the continuous testing and analysis of campaigns
What are you looking for?
Significant experience translating marketing strategy into tactical delivery plans
Significant experience delivering multi-channel campaigns, from planning through to execution and analysis, that meet campaign KPIs
Strong understanding of end-to-end supporter journeys and the role of different channels in fully integrated campaigns
Relevant experience of marketing for regular giving, and strong understanding of Individual Giving products and audiences
Data-driven with a strong understanding of UX principles and relevant experience of interpreting results and recommending opportunities for optimisation
Relevant experience of building positive working relationships and influencing others at all levels.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
Samaritans is looking for a driven and user-focused Website Manager to join our talented Digital Engagement team, for 12 months covering maternity leave. You will play a critical role in developing and optimising the content and functionality of our website to deliver impactful online services and information to our supporters, volunteers, and those in need of emotional support.
You will lead a small team and work collaboratively with colleagues and our external development partner to deliver products and campaigns that grow our reach and maximise conversions.
You’re a proactive and experienced digital specialist with a passion for using your skills to make a real impact in people’s lives.
• £40,500 – £42,000 per annum
• 12 months fixed term contract, covering maternity leave
• Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid working: Linked to Ewell, Surrey office. A blend of working from home, the Ewell office and other locations for team meetings.
• In-person working: Meeting in person is something we value. Mandated in-person meetings will be in place from Jan ’25. This includes regular meetings with line managers, team and directorate meetings, new starter inductions and time spent with colleagues in other teams. This is around 2 days per month and further information can be found on our careers website.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the Web team
• Manage and improve content and functionality for Samaritans’ websites
• Manage major projects
• Manage third-party suppliers, platforms and tools
• Increase our digital reach
• Grow digital maturity
• Analytics and reporting
Your skills and experience
• Strong understanding of digital marketing techniques, processes and best practice.
• Expertise managing a digital content production workflow.
• Experience managing web development processes, with experience of working in an Agile environment.
• Detailed experience working with and developing a CMS. Wagtail experience desirable but not essential.
• Experience of managing a high performing team.
• Demonstrable track record of successfully using data-led insights to support continuous improvement in a digital context.
• Knowledge of the digital sector: key trends, technology, ideas.
• Understanding of user experience principles and skilled at interpreting user behaviour.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards and how they apply to monitoring digital performance.
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply.
You’ll be asked to upload your CV and cover letter. Applications close Sunday 20th October. Video interviews likely to be held in the week commencing 28 October.
If you're ready to lead impactful change and contribute to our mission that fewer people die by suicide, apply today.
Volunteering Projects Manager
Maternity cover
Discovery is a student-run, charity based at Swansea University. Each year, more than 400 student volunteers deliver community-based projects to enrich the lives of the community around them.
The role of the Volunteering Projects Manager
The Volunteering Projects Manager is responsible for the support, development and effectiveness of our projects. Providing a high level of support, coaching and development to our student volunteer project coordinators.
Salary – £30,124.49 (Please not this is NOT pro rata. Discovery is a 4 day week organisation, the salary specified above is for a 28 hr working week.)
Working hours 28 per week (we are a 4 day week organisation)
Normal working hours will be agreed between 9 and 5.30, Tuesday to Friday with a half hour unpaid lunch break, some out of hours working will be expected for which time of in lieu will be granted. Exact working hours to be agreed with the Director.
Annual leave allowance – 26 days pro rata plus bank holidays. Usually taken outside of term time and must be agreed with the line manager.
Pension 5% employer contribution to NEST scheme after 3 months employment (employee contribution will be inline with statutory requirements)
This is a fixed term contract beginning early January 2025 ending 31st December 2025
Closing date 12 Noon Friday 15th November
Prosiectau Gwirfoddoli Discovery yn Abertawe
Rheolwr Prosiectau Gwirfoddoli
(Dros gyfnod mamolaeth)
Mae Discovery yn elusen sy'n cael ei rhedeg gan fyfyrwyr ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe. Bob blwyddyn, mae mwy na 400 o fyfyrwyr gwirfoddol yn cyflwyno prosiectau cymunedol i gyfoethogi bywydau'r gymuned o'u cwmpas.
Rôl y Rheolwr Prosiectau Gwirfoddoli
Mae'r Rheolwr Prosiectau Gwirfoddoli yn gyfrifol am gefnogi, datblygu ac effeithiolrwydd ein prosiectau. Maen nhw’n cynnig lefel uchel o gefnogaeth, hyfforddiant a datblygiad i gydlynwyr prosiectau gwirfoddoli.
Cyflog – £30,124.49 (Sylwer NAD yw hwn yn pro rata. Mae Discovery yn sefydliad 4 diwrnod yr wythnos; mae’r cyflog uchod ar gyfer wythnos waith 28 awr.)
Oriau gwaith 28 yr wythnos (rydyn ni’n sefydliad 4 diwrnod yr wythnos)
Yr oriau gwaith arferol fydd rhwng 9am a 5:30pm, o ddydd Mawrth i ddydd Gwener gydag egwyl cinio hanner awr heb dâl. Bydd disgwyl rhywfaint o weithio y tu allan i oriau arferol a bydd amser yn gyfnewid yn cael ei ganiatáu. Bydd yr union oriau gwaith yn cael ei gytuno gyda'r Cyfarwyddwr.
Lwfans gwyliau blynyddol – 26 diwrnod pro rata ynghyd â gwyliau banc. Fel arfer, bydd gwyliau blynyddol yn cael eu cymryd y tu allan i amser tymor a rhaid cytuno ar hyn gyda'r rheolwr llinell.
Pensiwn Cyfraniad gan y cyflogwr o 5% i gynllun NEST ar ôl 3 mis o gyflogaeth (bydd cyfraniad y gweithiwr yn unol â gofynion statudol)
Mae hwn yn gontract cyfnod penodol sy’n dechrau yn gynnar ym mis Ionawr 2025 ac yn dod i ben ar 31 Rhagfyr 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Development, Alumni & Campaigns Office
Development Manager
Ref: ALC1502
Salary on appointment will be £37,999 per annum, with an annual increment up to £45,163 per annum.
Are you passionate about philanthropy and skilled in relationship management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
We are looking for a Development Manager to join our fundraising team in the Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office at UEA. This Autumn we will be launching our new £100m fundraising campaign and we wish to appoint an individual who shares in our passion for philanthropy.
You will be joining a dedicated and enthusiastic fundraising team where you will be personally responsible for managing a portfolio of individual relationships. You will cultivate, solicit and manage a portfolio of major donor prospects (this includes holding regular face-to-face meetings) to secure significant donations towards our themes of Climate, Health, Creative and Campus.
Degree-educated or with equivalent qualifications/experience. To be successful in this role you will have excellent communication skills and demonstrable experience of a high level of achievement in fundraising or relationship management. You must be able to evidence that you meet all the essential criteria detailed in the Candidate Brochure.
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 5 November 2024
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Practical Action is an organisation that focuses on complex issues and works with multiple stakeholders on diverse challenges, seeking to achieve systemic change to permanently lift people out of poverty and provide vulnerable communities with resilience against climate change. These diverse areas of focus make the Practical Action brand a multifaceted and very rich framework that provides distinct opportunities to meaningfully engage with multiple audiences and deliver galvanising communications that offer relevant calls-to-action to varied stakeholder groups. To successfully leverage the full power of the Practical Action brand, all activations, campaigns, and communications projects ought to maintain an optimal degree of coherence and consistency, taking as a base of reference the key principles that conform our holistic brand narrative and identity mosaic.
Practical Action’s communications needs vary and follow the type of mobilisation we seek from diverse audiences. There are instances in which we seek to increase our profile and engagement with other organisations, so that they fund us, partner with us, or work with us towards shared impact goals. There are also moments in which we aim to implement communications campaigns that prompt an emotional response from individual supporters, so they make the generous and recurring donations that are key for our work. At times we also need to influence policy makers and governmental bodies, often in collaboration with partners, to achieve the systemic transformation which will enable our Theory of Change and take us closer to our organisational vision.
About the role
Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, the Senior Digital Communications Officer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing a Social Media strategy and Digital Communication plans that are aligned and feed into Practical Action's Global Communications strategy. In addition to managing the group social media profiles and digital communities, the Senior Digital Communications Officer will coordinate the creation and optimal utilisation of digital content across various platforms and channels, reaching and engaging a variety of audiences, and making decisions and recommendations based on data insight.
The Senior Digital Communications Officer will always be looking for new and effective ways to communicate our key messages online, keeping up to date with digital trends and best practice and eager to share what they learn. They’ll collaborate with colleagues from across different teams and geographical locations, providing them the tools and expert advice to represent our brand and work with consistency through digital platforms and achieve our profiling, awareness, fundraising, and advocacy objectives.
About you
You are a dynamic digital communications professional with a proven track record in developing and executing impactful social media strategies. With a deep understanding of digital trends and best practices, you thrive on using data-driven insights to inform your decisions and enhance audience engagement. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of creativity, knowledge sharing, and consistency across all platforms.
You have a strong background in content creation, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with various audiences. Your expertise in community management ensures that you can cultivate vibrant online spaces, responding to engagement with thoughtfulness and agility. You are adept at leveraging social listening tools and other analytics to optimise performance and drive meaningful conversations around key issues in social justice, dignified livelihoods, and climate resilience.
Passionate about international development, you stay informed about emerging digital innovations, always seeking new ways to elevate Practical Action’s work and profile. Your leadership style is collaborative and supportive, empowering colleagues through training and guidance while ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.
If you’re ready to take your digital communications expertise to the next level and make a significant impact in a global organisation that is changing the lives of communities at the frontlines of poverty and the climate crisis, we’d love to hear from you!
Accountabilities
Social Media Strategy & Community Management (internal & external)
- Create and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Practical Action's organizational objectives.
- Responsible for daily community management on social channels, monitoring engagements, responding to comments and/or escalating as appropriate; including out-of-hours cover during major events or exceptional circumstances.
- Leverage Social Listening tools to optimise our social activity performance and reach through creative engagement tactics, including reinforcing Practical Action’s position as a leader in the international development sector.
- Create social media toolkits to allow colleagues and partners to use their own social media channels to share our messaging and campaigns consistently and engagingly.
Digital Content Creation & Dissemination
- Collaborate closely with colleagues from the Brand & Communications unit and beyond in the development and constant optimisation of a content calendar; sourcing stories, updates, and relevant content for digital dissemination across multiple channels including social media and websites.
- Manage the creation of digital content (copy, audio, and graphics including moving image and video), working with cross-functional teams to determine the type of content to produce, and for which platforms, to best meet audience needs and further our objectives.
- Ensure all digital content is engaging, consistent with our brand identity and narrative, and aligned with Practical Action’s strategic objectives.
- Proactively seek opportunities to promote Practical Action content through digital channels -owned, earned, paid, and shared-, identifying gaps and opportunities to develop or repurpose existing content.
- Contribute to the development of integrated communications campaigns and initiatives, ensuring strong digital components that complement other channels are factored into the plans.
- Oversee quality assurance, ensuring best practice is adhered to with regards to platform, target audience, accessibility, and other considerations.
Digital Channels Reporting
- Report on relevant KPIs highlighting key achievements, challenges, insights, and recommendations to inform ongoing optimisation.
- Support the optimisation of user experience using testing, data and insight to champion an audience centric approach.
- Stay informed about emerging digital trends, opportunities, and best practices, recommending the incorporation of relevant innovations into our approach.
Subject Matter Leadership & Guidance
- Engage and collaborate with various multi-functional departments across the world, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
- Ensure digital channels are consistently maintained across the organisation, working with channel managers to ensure up-to-date branding, messaging, and accurate records of account access.
- Provide expert advice and proactive recommendations to colleagues, giving best practice guidance and promoting the use of digital content in support of annual business plans.
- Support the growth of digital capabilities through delivery of guidance, training, and ongoing coaching of staff.
- In partnership with the Digital Manager and the Head of Brand and Communications, develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of relevant social media policies for employees and teams to follow.
PERSON PROFILE
Person Specification
To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Experience & knowledge (Essential unless otherwise indicated).
- Proven experience in digital communications, with a strong focus on multi-regional websites and social media strategy and management, ideally in the international development / INGO sector.
- Demonstrable track record of creating and implementing successful social media initiatives for a wide array of audiences with diverse needs, insights, and digital consumption patterns.
- Robust experience using digital analysis and reporting tools (including Google Analytics and social listening) and applying data-driven insights to optimise communication strategies.
- Expert knowledge of each of the major social media platforms (e.g. Linkedin, Instagram, YouTube) unique opportunities and strengths, and how to leverage them to maximise results.
- Strong understanding of current digital trends, best practices, and emerging platforms.
- Knowledge of SEO, content marketing, and email marketing principles is desirable.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate digital data into insight and interpret it in simple terms to create accessible reports and actionable recommendations data and insights into recommendations and actions.
- Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g. Sprout Social), content creation apps (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and content management systems (e.g. Wordpress).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g. Mondaycom, Trello, Asana) is desirable.
- Spotless attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs.
- Ability to work with a diverse array of colleagues from multiple backgrounds and cultures at all levels and experience.
- Strong sense of collaboration.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent oral, listening and visual communication skills
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
Our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
- Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- 27 days’ holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays
- Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes a minimum of 5%
- Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.
- Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
- Bike to Work scheme.
This will be a global role based in the UK. The final salary for this role will be determined at the end of the recruitment process, at the offer stage.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK. They must be within a commutable distance from our office in Rugby, as they would be expected to attend the office on certain key dates and for specific meetings.
Additional information
Practical Action believes that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued. Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
Closing date for applications: 20th of October 2024. Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.
Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week commencing 28th of October 2024
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to work for a charity with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. To apply please submit a copy of your CV and send us a cover letter or supporting statement.
Please send us your CV and supporting statement.
Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone. We believe where there’s action, there’s hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Digital Fundraising and Marketing Manager to join an incredible international animal welfare charity to maximise income generation and support for the charity using digital channels, along with providing an outstanding digital experience to supporters and potential supporters.
This is a homebased role with once a month in the London office.
The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.
You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!
The Role
Develop, implement and optimise innovative multi-channel digital strategies that drive online visibility and performance
Develop, implement and optimise effective digital campaigns to target audiences.
Implement SEO strategies to improve online visibility and drive organic growth.
Lead the charge in shaping online presence and driving strategic online growth.
The Candidate
Strong experience of generating income and engagement via digital platforms and activities.
Strong knowledge of successful strategies and approaches to using digital marketing to maximise income generation and donor
stewardship.
Advanced user of content management systems (preferably WordPress).
Experience of working with agencies on the development of websites and microsites.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Pancreatic Cancer Action team as our new Digital Marketing Lead! We’re looking for an experienced, data-driven digital marketer who is a creative thinker and keen to innovate and continually grow and develop our digital channels.
Pancreatic Cancer Action is a national charity, dedicated to saving lives through early diagnosis. This post has a pivotal role to play in delivering our mission by increasing brand visibility, raising awareness amongst all our audiences and supporting the generation of income across the UK.
This exciting role will lead all our digital marketing channels and activities, with responsibility for delivering high-quality, creative and engaging content to our digital audiences. You will continually analyse and review channel and campaign performance, optimising content and developing activity as necessary.
Our new Digital Marketing Lead needs to be proficient in managing social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, website management and development, with a big emphasis on delivering results through social media advertising, SEO, SEM, and PPC.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a small but dynamic and fun team, really making a difference to an expanding charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about helping adult learners develop essential digital skills?
TPP is working with a community charity to recruit a Digital Skills Tutor who can deliver high-quality sessions in a supportive and engaging environment. If you thrive on making a positive impact and want to work in a dynamic and diverse community, this could be the perfect role for you!
Benefits - Digital Skills Tutor:
- Pay: £30 per hour for teaching sessions, plus additional paid prep time
- Location: London
- Working arrangements: On site
- Employment type: Temporary / Sessional Worker contract (funding guaranteed for the full 2024-2025 academic year with the potential to continue from this)
- Hours: 5-10 per week, depending on availability and nature of experience
- Proposed start date: ASAP
- Career development: Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.
- Impactful work: Play a key role in empowering adult learners with digital skills that will enhance their employability and personal development.
About the organisation - Digital Skills Tutor:
This role is with a community charity based in London, dedicated to creating social, economic, and environmental wellbeing. You'll be part of a team that is driven by a transformative vision to support the local community through education and skills development. With a strong commitment to justice, equity, and inclusivity, the organisation aims to empower individuals and improve quality of life for all residents.
About the role - Digital Skills Tutor:
As a Digital Skills Tutor, you'll be responsible for delivering engaging and interactive digital skills sessions to adult learners, including accredited and non-accredited courses. This role is ideal for a tutor with experience teaching digital skills to adults and a passion for community-focused work.
Key responsibilities - Digital Skills Tutor:
- Plan and deliver high-quality digital skills sessions in line with the curriculum and learner needs.
- Adapt teaching methods to support learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Provide individualised support to learners, addressing their unique challenges.
- Monitor and track learner progress, providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Adult Community Learning team to contribute to curriculum development and share best practices.
Skills / Experience required - Digital Skills Tutor:
- Experience teaching adult learners in digital or ICT skills (essential).
- A strong understanding of community-focused work and inclusivity (essential).
- Ability to engage and inspire learners from diverse backgrounds (essential).
- Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one (essential).
To apply:
- CV only, no covering letter required.
- Make sure to include your location and any relevant experience that highlights your suitability for this role.
Interview process:
- The interview will take place in person at the charity's offices in London, allowing you to get a feel for the environment and culture.
- As part of the process, you'll be asked to deliver a micro-teach session to the panel.
Deadline for applications:
- This is an urgent vacancy, so applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis - apply ASAP to be considered.
- Interviews will commence as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with human rights organisation Freedom from Torture to recruit their next Head of Digital. Providing specialist psychological therapy to asylum seekers and refugees who have survived torture and working with survivors to campaign together for change, the organisation is a key voice in raising awareness and influencing key decision-makers about torture and its impact.
Head of Digital
Contract: Permanent, full time role with flexible working options including part time (four days per week) and condensed hour options available
Salary: £54,086 per annum
Location: Hybrid - home based with ideally two days per week at the London office in Finsbury Park
Benefits: generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution)
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 20th October
Joining as Head of Digital you will lead Freedom from Torture's digital engagement programme to drive growth in income, activism and awareness, as well as an organisational wide digital transformation programme where you will support an integrated approach across communications, fundraising and influencing.
A pivotal role within the organisation you will work closely with colleagues across Fundraising and Communications, Survivor Leadership & Influencing and Clinical Services as well as with the SMT and will drive innovation to ensure digital activity is optimised to support an ambitious organisational strategy.
Key responsibilities within the role include:
* Implementation of Freedom from Torture's digital engagement strategy, using insight and analysis to set and measure appropriate KPIs to monitor success of strategy and drive testing and innovation
* Overall responsibility for the organisation's social media strategy; working closely with the Digital Engagement and Campaigns Manager you will provide support and guidance to ensure that campaigns are effective and impactful
* Work closely will colleagues across the Fundraising and Communications team and the Advocacy and Campaigns team to deliver an engaging package of social media activities that reflect the breadth of the organisation's work
* Have overall responsibility for an annual digital income of circa £500k including oversight of developing and implementing digital fundraising plans (organic and paid) across all digital channels, working closely with the Digital Fundraising Manager
* Responsible for ensuring that the organisation's website and wider digital products support the delivery of organisational strategy including driving fundraising growth, movement building and survivor empowerment
* Lead on the organisation's journey towards digital maturity including working with colleagues within ICT, Finance, SMT and stakeholders from across the charity to ensure that digital solutions are embedded across all elements of strategic delivery
* Provide leadership to a high performing team of digital experts - you will lead a team of five in total including three direct reports
* Annual budget development and development and delivery of operational plans across all digital activities
We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
* Extensive knowledge of digital marketing, mobilisation, social media and website development
* Proven experience in delivering growth in digital income and audiences, ideally in a fundraising environment
* Substantial experience of successfully leading and managing staff, including managers, with expertise in overseeing others' development around digital mobilisation and engagement, and proven ability to coach people to success
* Strong track record of leading and managing integrated multi-channel strategies (email, social, PPC, offline) to mobilise the public, win campaigns, grow income, and engage broad audiences
* Extensive experience of website management, UX, digital analytics and digital content development
* Experience of budget management and financial planning
We're particularly interested to receive applications from candidates who have the below, although this is in no way essential:
* Lived experience of torture or asylum and migration
* Experience working with and on behalf of people with lived experience
* Knowledge of human rights and issues affecting refugees and torture survivors
Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.
The organisation's policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £54,086 to £62,740 (including London Weighting).
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance
Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Since Rewilding Britain was formed in 2015 rewilding has moved from being a niche idea to playing a significant role in the fight against some of the biggest global challenges we face. Rewilding Britain is at the forefront of this change, acting as a catalyst for debate and action, and demonstrating the power of working with nature to build a sustainable world where people thrive.
Rewilding Britain wants to see rewilding flourishing across 30% of Britain, reconnecting us with the natural world, sustaining communities and tackling the interconnected nature and climate emergencies.
We influence policy, inspire public action and catalyse joined-up practical and financial support to help establish rewilding across Britain’s land and seas. Through our rapidly growing Rewilding Network we’re bringing together a community of rewilders - from land managers and farmers, to charities, community groups and national parks - to inspire and support each other to create a wilder, more prosperous Britain. It’s not too late - but we must act now.
We are now seeking a Social Media and Digital Assistant who will apply their creativity and digital expertise to deliver high-quality, innovative digital communications for the charity, helping increase Rewilding Britain's reach and impact across social media, email and our website. You will be part of a team with a mission to raise awareness of rewilding and promote Rewilding Britain's campaigns, fundraising appeals, practitioner resources and policy initiatives.
The post-holder will be a strong communicator with hands-on social media production experience, who's passionate about emerging technologies, has fantastic organisational and team working skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing charity and directly contribute to the growth of the rewilding movement.
Job purpose:
To engage and motivate our target audiences by delivering Rewilding Britain's social media outputs and assisting with our email campaigns and website content, with a view to continually enhancing our impact.
Line Manager: Digital Communications Lead
Your responsibilities will include:
Social media delivery and community management
- Plan and deliver inspiring and effective social media content, including as part of engagement campaigns, fundraising appeals and initiative launches, and in support of our partners and members.
- Produce text- and video-/graphic-based social media posts and campaigns that are both suited to our target audiences and adapted for the most appropriate social channels.
- Carry out community management across the charity's digital channels, triaging queries and drafting responses.
- Assist with the optimisation of Rewilding Britain's current social media channels and the identification of new opportunities/platforms/trends that would help further our mission.
Email communications
- Support the Communications and Engagement team with the planning, building and scheduling of email communications (campaigns, supporters, fundraising, corporate partners etc) within Mailchimp.
- Assist with the AB testing of our email marketing and executing a plan of continuous improvement for our emails.
- Support with managing our enquiry inboxes as and when required.
Reporting and optimising
- Collate statistics on the performance of our social and email channels, in line with our KPIs, and work closely with the Digital Communications Lead to make ongoing recommendations for our output.
- Implement feedback and lessons learned to refine and improve our social media approach.
- Stay current with sector and specialist trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously grow the effectiveness of our channels, particularly social media.
Communications support
- Take responsibility for triaging internal requests for content output across our channels and coordinate this across the Communications and Engagement team.
- Assist the team in keeping our image library up to date, by uploading and tagging new imagery.
- Support the team by uploading content to Rewilding Britain's website, following best practice. You may also provide support for more involved web optimisation projects.
- Support with the preparation and delivery of online and in-person events. As well as providing social media and email support, this could include representing Rewilding Britain alongside other team members at events, exhibitions, workshops, conferences, rallies and more.
- Contribute to content production across the team, where relevant, such as producing blogs or carrying out image research.
- Support the Communications Team with general administrative tasks where required.
Skills, experience and behaviours
Experience
Essential
- At least two years' experience in a similar digital communications role, delivering successful content across social media and/or email to further organisational objectives.
- Proven experience in managing social media channels in a professional role, including LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, as well as others that might be relevant for Rewilding Britain.
- Experience of reporting on digital communications and campaigns and measuring impact, using analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Plausible and social media management tools such as Hootsuite and Metricool.
Desirable
- Experience working in a sector relevant to rewilding, and understanding of the rewilding movement.
- Experience in producing email communications in a professional environment.
- Experience in managing web content, with an understanding of best practice and familiarity with web content management
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective engagement.
- Skills in creative content development, such as video creation and editing and producing simple graphics for our channels.
- A thorough understanding of current social and digital communications tools, landscape and trends.
- Strong organisational skills with experience in delivering across multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Desirable
- An understanding of SEO and the role this plays in digital communications.
- An understanding of social media's role in paid advertising and a willingness to support with paid social campaigns.
- Skilled in using email marketing systems (such as Mailchimp) to build emails and/or automated journeys.
- Skills in relevant content production programmes such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Personal qualities
Essential
- The ability to work in an agile environment, responding to the every-day needs of the business while also delivering on longer-term objectives.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively and autonomously from home, while also working collaboratively as part of a tight-knit team.
- Has a passion for digital communications and keeping up with the latest trends, with a keenness to apply this to our cause.
- Creativity, with the ability to unlock innovation as an individual and a team player.
- A passion for nature restoration and rewilding and an eagerness to develop learning in this area.
Education
Essential
- We're looking for someone with high standards of writing and reading proficiency for this role. While a degree is not essential, the candidate must demonstrate that they have obtained at least GCSE or equivalent in English (Pass or above).
This job description is not all encompassing and may change to reflect need. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes.
Terms and conditions and staff benefits
The role is a full-time, 5-day-week (35 hours) position.
The salary is £23,000 - £27,000 per annum depending upon experience.
There will be some freedom for the person to determine their own working arrangements each week, within limitations, providing the work is delivered.
Rewilding Britain employees benefit from 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part time roles), rising to 30 days over 5 years. A generous employer-matched pension scheme is also available.
We are a virtual team who work from home and/or co-working spaces. We will support you to achieve a suitable virtual working environment. Some meetings are held face to face across Britain, so a willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays is desirable.
Equality in employment: Candidates will be shortlisted and selected according to suitability for the post without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Use of artificial intelligence tools: Rewilding Britain does not accept cover letters, presentations or answers to recruitment questions whose content is AI generated and we will actively screen for this as part of our recruitment process. Rewilding Britain does not use AI tools to review candidate applications; real people will review and shortlist applications.
Rewilding Britain is not a licenced sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the provision of a valid right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Woods Mill
Salary: £34,051.50
Hours: 35
Department: Communications
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Our client is a conservation charity for everyone who cares about nature in Sussex. They focus on protecting the wonderfully rich natural life that is found across our towns, countryside and coast. By working alongside local people they create opportunities for us all to connect with nature and for nature to thrive in even the most unlikely places.
They are now in a critical decade for change to protect and restore nature with the help of more people taking action for wildlife. Now is the time for an ambitious action plan to match the scale and urgency of the challenges we are facing. Their new Strategic Plan – Their Wild Sussex – was launched in April and sets out their vision and commitment to turning the tide for wildlife so that by 2030, nature in Sussex will be in recovery.
To deliver their new strategic aims, they have recently completed a comprehensive restructure of the charity to align to their goals. This restructure has generated a suite of new roles and opportunities which will enable them to achieve their ambitions of restoring and protecting at least 30% of Sussex land and sea for nature, inspiring one in four people in Sussex to take meaningful action for wildlife, building a stronger more inclusive and diverse organisation and becoming a net zero and climate resilient organisation.
In order to encourage diversity and inclusivity within the environment sector, they particularly welcome applications from people who have an ethnically or geographically diverse background, who are non-graduates and/or are living in economically deprived areas.
Would you love to use your digital communications expertise to connect people with the amazing wildlife and wild places in Sussex?
Do you have experience across a breadth of digital channels and a desire to use these skills to reach diverse audiences and inspire them to take action for nature?
Our client is currently recruiting for a Digital Communications Lead, an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to lead their website and digital channel development. This role would help deliver the Trust's new strategy to support their vision of a Sussex rich in wildlife, valued and protected by everyone.
Responsibilities
- Develop, oversee and manage the Trust's website, with responsibility for content, design and user experience optimisation.
- Develop and oversee external e-newsletters, to include management of audience lists and staff training.
- Develop and oversee the Trust’s online community via social media channels to broaden awareness of the Trust’s work with existing and new, diverse audiences
- Implement and utilise monitoring to further engagement and protect the Trust’s reputation.
- Develop and oversee the digital support and content across the Trust’s projects in collaboration with the appropriate department or project manager.
- Measure website performance through an in-depth understanding of analytics and campaign tracking. Make evidence-based recommendations to continuously improve website performance & user experience
- Work effectively to assist Trust staff to understand online issues, solutions and techniques.
- Develop and oversee the relationships with external website contractors.
- Create graphic resources and digital assets.
- Support the Fundraising and Communications team and colleagues as required.
- Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity
- Comply with the requirements of Data Protection and GDPR
- Have a flexible approach to working hours, working unsociable hours, evenings and weekends (and emergency cover), as part of an agreed rota may be required on occasion
- Responsible for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of Health and Safety Regulations
- Comply with the Trust’s Policies and Procedures
- Support and promote the Trust’s organisational values.
The above list should not be regarded as exhaustive, from time to time staff may be required to carry out other such duties as determined by the Trust.
To enable them to deliver effective action for wildlife in Sussex by leading the development and delivery of the Trust’s digital strategy and engagement activities across their website and digital channels Engage and broaden the Trust’s online community and safeguard The Trust’s reputation.
Job Purpose
To enable them to deliver effective action for wildlife in Sussex by leading the development and delivery of the Trust’s digital strategy and engagement activities across our website and digital channels.
Engage and broaden the Trust’s online community and safeguard The Trust’s reputation.
This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change.
Benefits:
- 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible Working
- Life Assurance
- Generous Pension
- Learning & Development
- Company Socials
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and passionate business development manager who is excited to support our purposeful movement that brings about a positive sustainable change in young people’s lives.
Business Development and Management
- Develop strands of commercial activity, including employer engagement and social value.
- Support application to and reporting on investment programs, funding, and grant-making for business development.
- Develop proposals and attend stakeholder meetings to negotiate business terms with new and existing clients.
- Assistance in organising and coordinating contracts, teams and services.
- Manage performance database and systems information to ensure operational efficiency
- Compile and prepare quarterly and performance reports
- Create and maintain progressive working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Research and analyse new initiatives to support growth.
- Attend meetings to drive organisational growth and visibility. Management and Governance
- Review potential structures to support dynamic work, such as social investment.
- Update policies and governance in line with organisational needs (when needed)
- Ensure effective use of project management tools, CRM systems, and other digital data system platforms to streamline operations and stakeholder communications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.