Digital Marketing And Communications Officer Jobs

We are looking for a confident and driven marketer who is eager to join a hard-working and ambitious direct marketing team. As the fastest growing medical research charity in the UK, we’re proud that the direct marketing team is continuing to produce highly successful campaigns, driving income and acquiring the most engaged new supporters.

As Senior Direct Marketing Officer in a FTC role, you will operate with a level of autonomy, build excellent agency relationships and deliver outstanding fundraising campaigns. A focus on results will be vital but how these are achieved will also form a large part of the role; considering the non-financial measures of quality in addition to more traditional measures of success.

Working with a number of teams and suppliers, you’ll be delivering direct marketing activity through a range of channels and media. The programme is an evolving one with change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas. Your role will be to help to develop the supporter acquisition programme; taking responsibility for running large projects that will improve the long-term success of campaigns. You’ll also be responsible for delivering exceptional fundraising campaigns to achieve ambitious income targets.

In addition to this, you will be responsible for line managing the Acquisition Direct Marketing Executive who will support the Direct Marketing Acquisition team in achieving their targets.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive post holder, to cover a period of maternity leave.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Campaign Management

· Plan, manage and deliver successful campaigns across a range of channels and media.

· Manage projects that will improve the long-term success of campaigns.

· Deliver motivational fundraiser training and develop engaging fundraiser materials with agency stakeholders to ensure high-quality fundraising.

· Ensure compliance and adherence to regulation and codes of practice is considered in all campaign activity. This could include mystery shopping and call listening.

· Work closely with Data and Digital teams to ensure effective processes are worked to and full campaign evaluation is possible.

· Continuous improvement through test and learn principles across all activity.

· Integration of campaigns across the charity to drive maximum value.

· Development of compelling communications and materials to support all activities.

People management

· Management and development of the Acquisition Direct Marketing Executive.

· Ensure direct report has clear, SMART objectives and a development plan in place.

· Complete routine 1-1 meetings and annual appraisals.

· Ensure direct report has goals and a development plan written up which are routinely reviewed.

· Agency relationship management across a variety of partners and suppliers, from building relationships and negotiating, to routine performance reviews.

Planning and budgeting

· Input to annual planning and development of individual giving campaigns.

· Compilation of detailed income and expenditure campaign budgets.

· Work with Direct Marketing Manager in developing the Acquisition programme and strategy.

· Input to monthly forecasting and regular reporting across a range of financial and non-financial KPIs.

 

Finance and reporting

· Ensure daily campaign tracking and reporting.

· Routine end of campaign reviews and analysis.

· Ongoing reporting on long-term success measures, such as attrition and ROI.

· Invoice reconciliation and processing for timely payment.

· Non-financial KPI trend reporting, such as opt-out/in rates and quality scoring.

 

What we are looking for:

· Reporting and ability to understand complex data sets.

· Understanding of compliance in fundraising.

· Campaign management.

· Briefing and working with external suppliers.

· Direct marketing across a range of media and routes to market.

· Copy writing and proof reading.

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.

· Focus on results and continuous improvement.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people of all levels

· Agency management skills.

· Project management skills.

· Use of CRM or database systems.

· Strong team player and self-motivator.

· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 4th August 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 12th August 2014. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Marketing and communications officer

Location: Home-based with regular travel to the London office
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,646.92 - £30,718.8

There’s never been a better time to join the team! Our client have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

Our client want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. They’ll be sharing more information on their strategy soon but, it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike; promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone; and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Go with them on their journey and help them have more impact than ever before!

This role will support their member communication including leading on planning and delivering CycleClips, their weekly member email, and their thematic newsletters. Working closely with commercial colleagues, you will support marketing campaigns for member acquisition, fundraising and promoting exciting products like their popular off-road routes. Using your digital marketing expertise, you will play a supporting role on their behaviour change programmes to help identify and sign-up people to relevant programmes.

Tell them why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most.

Applications close at 9:00am on Friday, 07 August 2024. Interviews will be taking place 14 August 2024.

You may also have experience in the following: Communications Officer, Internal Communications, CRM, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Communications Executive, Communications, Public Relations manager, PR Manager, Marketing Management etc

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Are you passionate about using your communication skills to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity and strategic thinking go hand in hand? If so, The Blagrave Trust invites you to apply for our exciting role as a Communications Officer!

About The Blagrave Trust:

At The Blagrave Trust, we fund and collaborate with partners to bring lasting change to the lives of young people. We invest in them as powerful forces for change and act upon their right to be heard in pursuit of a fair and just society. We pride ourselves on our innovative approaches and dedication to equality, inclusion, and diversity. We are looking for a Communications Officer who shares our passion and vision.

About the role:

The Communications Officer will work across all channels to raise the profile of Blagrave and its partners and the work they do. You'll oversee the day to day management of our social media channels, website, and newsletter, and will leverage your creativity and proficiency in copywriting and content creation across the platforms. With a keen eye for detail, you'll work closely with the team to develop comms outputs, effectively delivering our message so that the right content reaches the right audiences, and our digital channels continue to grow.

This role is subject to Basic DBS. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Key responsibilities

Social media

• Maintain Blagrave’s social media accounts, and work with the wider team to ensure a regular social media presence for Blagrave.
• Research, create, and publish content for Blagrave’s social media platforms. This includes writing, getting approval and scheduling content, and creating appropriate imagery that is engaging and aligned to Blagrave’s style guide.
• Proactively monitor our social media channels, responding as relevant.
• Monitor social media outputs of other charitable foundations and youth organisations to inspire and inform Blagrave’s communications output.
• Strengthen Blagrave’s digital output/presence and reach by tracking analytics via monthly reporting on social media performance, making recommendations of how we can engage with audiences more effectively

​Website

• Regularly update and maintain the organisation’s website, liaising with colleagues to ensure all content is current and relevant.
• Publish regular blog posts and vacancies, when required.

Wider comms

• Liaise with colleagues in other teams to understand and support them in their comms needs, implementing internal / external comms initiatives as required.
• Design, draft and circulate internal and external comms outputs and suggest new ways to communicate our messages to our audiences.
• Be a guardian of Blagrave’s tone and brand identity, reviewing communications outputs prepared by the team.
• Share relevant comms assets and content to external stakeholders as required.
• Document Comms processes.
• Monitor Blagrave’s communication budget, liaising with the Head of Operations and Finance and Governance Manager.

Other

• Provide general support to the Blagrave team where additional capacity is needed across all areas of work.
• Represent the Blagrave Trust externally at meetings when required.
• Show an active commitment to anti oppressive and anti-racist practices including attending organisational training and reflection sessions to implement into your work and Blagrave's wider work.
• Attend regular training to support learning and development.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join the team at a leading Charity, based in London. The successful postholder will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies that support the Charity’s mission, goals and fundraising objectives.

Due to the fast moving nature of this role, you must be immediately available to interview and start.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and implement innovative marketing campaigns across various channels to raise awareness and drive engagement
• Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters and other communication materials
• Manage and grow social media presence, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging
• Coordinate and execute events, both virtual and in-person, to engage the community
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive and aligned communications
• Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement

Ideal candidate profile:

• Strong background in a Marketing and Communications related role, within the Charity or Not-For-Profit sector
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media management
• Creative mindset and the ability to think strategically and execute effectively

Agency reference number: J81414

Location: London

Contract: 6 months interim contract, with opportunity to extend

Daily rate: £130 a day PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in Central London office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

We are looking for a talented Communication and Marketing Assistant to join our fantastic team – and to help us continue to grow so we can change more lives across Wales.

This is a new role that will support the growth of Community Foundation Wales and the implementation of our marketing and communications strategy.

You will assist in creating compelling content and capturing diverse and compelling stories from our grantees and donors, helping the Head of Communication and Marketing to communicate the importance of our work and share its impact to help grow the reach and brand awareness of Community Foundation Wales.

From research to creation to publishing, you will work with the Head of Communication and Marketing to produce engaging and inspiring content and stories that will engage Community Foundation Wales’s key audiences.

You will help organise events and external meetings with our stakeholders that will help us to connect and build our supporter base.

This post requires someone who is eager to take on a degree of responsibility and wants to develop their creative skills. The ideal candidate will enjoy variety and be a self-starter with excellent organisational skills who is keen to learn.

You will ideally be able to work in English and in Welsh, helping us to share stories and communicate with supporters across all of Wales.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience working in a communications, marketing or digital marketing role.
• Experience of using social media in a professional context and working knowledge of the different types of social media and their best use.
• Experience of editing websites, using content management systems such as WordPress.
• Creative, with an eye for design and layout.
• A high level of IT competency.
• A great communicator and writer, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Appetite and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• The ability to speak and write in Welsh. We are a bilingual organisation and the ability to work in Welsh would be a strong advantage for a candidate with all the skills and experience we are seeking.
• Experience of using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience of using design platforms such as Canva to produce digital assets.
• Basic video editing skills using apps such as CapCut.
• Experience of using e-newsletter software such as Mailchimp, or equivalent.
• Experience of working in the third sector.

Rydym yn chwilio am Gynorthwyydd Cyfathrebu a Marchnata talentog i ymuno â’n tîm gwych – ac i’n helpu i barhau i dyfu fel y gallwn newid mwy o fywydau ledled Cymru.

Mae hon yn rôl newydd a fydd yn cefnogi twf Sefydliad Cymunedol Cymru a gweithredu ein strategaeth farchnata a chyfathrebu.

Byddwch yn cynorthwyo i greu cynnwys cymhellol a chasglu straeon amrywiol gan ein grantïon a’n rhoddwyr, gan helpu’r Pennaeth Cyfathrebu a Marchnata i gyfleu pwysigrwydd ein gwaith a rhannu ei effaith i helpu i dyfu cyrhaeddiad ac ymwybyddiaeth brand o Sefydliad Cymunedol Cymru.

O ymchwil, i greu, i gyhoeddi, byddwch yn gweithio gyda’r Pennaeth Cyfathrebu a Marchnata i gynhyrchu cynnwys a straeon diddorol ac ysbrydoledig a fydd yn ennyn diddordeb cynulleidfaoedd allweddol Sefydliad Cymunedol Cymru.

Byddwch yn helpu i drefnu digwyddiadau a chyfarfodydd allanol gyda’n rhanddeiliaid a fydd yn ein helpu i gysylltu ac adeiladu cefnogaeth.
Mae’r swydd hon yn gofyn am rywun sy’n awyddus i ysgwyddo rhywfaint o gyfrifoldeb ac sydd eisiau datblygu eu sgiliau creadigol. Bydd yr ymgeisydd delfrydol yn mwynhau amrywiaeth ac yn hunan-ddechreuwr gyda sgiliau sefydliadol rhagorol sy’n awyddus i ddysgu.

Yn ddelfrydol, byddwch yn gallu gweithio yn Saesneg ac yn Gymraeg, gan ein helpu i rannu straeon a chyfathrebu â chefnogwyr ledled Cymru gyfan.

Y person yr ydym yn chwilio amdano:

Profiad, gwybodaeth a sgiliau hanfodol

• Addysgwyd i lefel gradd, neu brofiad cyfatebol yn gweithio mewn rôl cyfathrebu, marchnata neu farchnata ddigidol.
• Profiad o ddefnyddio'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol mewn cyd-destun proffesiynol a gwybodaeth weithredol am y gwahanol fathau o gyfryngau cymdeithasol a'u defnydd gorau.
• Profiad o olygu gwefannau, gan ddefnyddio systemau rheoli cynnwys fel WordPress.
• Creadigol, gyda llygad am ddylunio a chynllun.
• Lefel uchel o gymhwysedd TG.
• Cyfathrebwr ac awdur gwych, gyda lefel uchel o sylw i fanylion.
• Sgiliau trefnu ardderchog gyda'r gallu i flaenoriaethu.
• Parodrwydd a pharodrwydd i ddysgu sgiliau newydd.
• Y gallu i weithio'n annibynnol ac fel rhan o dîm.

Profiad, gwybodaeth a sgiliau dymunol

• Y gallu i siarad ac ysgrifennu yn Gymraeg. Rydym yn sefydliad dwyieithog a byddai'r gallu i weithio yn y Gymraeg yn fantais gref i ymgeisydd gyda'r holl sgiliau a phrofiad rydym yn chwilio amdanynt.
• Profiad o ddefnyddio Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Profiad o ddefnyddio llwyfannau dylunio fel Canva i gynhyrchu asedau digidol.
• Sgiliau golygu fideo sylfaenol gan ddefnyddio apiau fel CapCut.
• Profiad o ddefnyddio meddalwedd e-gylchlythyr fel Mailchimp, neu gyfwerth.
• Profiad o weithio yn y trydydd sector.

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. 

Back Up is an organisation that has inspired and supported people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life for almost 40 years. Today, the organisation is at the forefront of helping people adjust positively to spinal cord injury; the organisation is there for people in their darkest hours and, because their support is provided by people who have been there, they are equipped to understand what individuals and their families are going through.

Charity People is delighted to be supporting this incredible organisation to recruit for an interim part time Director of Communications and Marketing who will join the team at a key point; the charity's income has grown year on year since 2020 and they have a goal to increase that further by 2025 in order that they can meet increasing demand for their services.

The interim Director of Communications and Marketing will simultaneously oversee delivery of current plans and look to the future; putting in place structures, systems and processes to support a growing organisation and make the most of new opportunities as they arise.

Part time Director of Communications and Marketing

Contract: interim, 12 month role

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum FTE (pro-rata for 0.6 hour week to between £36,000 and £42,000)

Location: Hybrid - home based with at least one day per week in the charity HO in Wandsworth, South London

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 7^th August

Interviews: first stage interview held remotely on Thursday 15^th August, with a second stage interview held in person on Wednesday 21^st August

Key responsibilities within the role will include:

• Lead and oversee the development of communications and marketing plans which will underpin Back Up's 2030 strategy.
• Line manage a team of three to provide leadership, motivation, support and guidance to enable members of the team to perform to the best of their abilities and work effectively together.
• Upskill and develop the staff team so that they have the skills necessary to sustain communications and marketing over the longer term.
• Be a key advocate for change management in the organisation, supporting colleagues at all levels to upskill through the delivery of wider organisational change.
• Lead the strategic development and delivery of communications and marketing practice across the charity, and work with the Fundraising, Operations and Services Teams to deliver shared business objectives and Back Up's strategy
• Have overall responsibility for creative, brand and tone of voice guardianship, ensuring that the staff team and freelancers have the resources required to implement Back Up's brand effectively.
• Ensure the provision of adequate processes and skills in-house to tell the stories of people the organisation has supported and deliver high performing content across all channels.
• Develop and implement a digital marketing and website strategy
• Model a creative, ambitious and positive culture within the communications and marketing team championing core values.

This is a wonderful opportunity to for a seasoned Communications leader to join a charity providing vital support to a community of people who have experienced a life-changing event and their families. We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Director level experience of leading successful communications and marketing teams
• Proven ability to unite diverse groups of individuals behind specific projects or initiatives
• Experience of change management with a track record of leading growth and meeting and exceeding targets
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and board level colleagues
• Gravitas and exceptional personal credibility to act as an ambassador for the organisation with the ability to effect positive change
• Collaborative approach with the ability to establish partnerships
• Outstanding communicator and storyteller with the ability to present and write with impact
• Highly effective project management and organisational skills: ability to plan and deliver projects on time and within budget

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Glen Manners 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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Marketing and Communications Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Communications Manager to work with a youth charity in Burnt Oak.

The aim of this amazing charity is to help improve the lives of young people by giving them somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.  If you have a passion for putting young people first, we want to hear from you!

Position: Marketing and Communications Manager

Location: Burnt Oak, London.

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 depending on experience

Hours: Open to either full time or part time contracts. Hours worked are generally flexible and certainly you are not tied to “9-5”. Some hybrid working is supported (1-2 days a week).

Closing Date: Noon on Friday 2 August – We will be interviewing for this role on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found. Do not delay in submitting your application.

About the role:

Communicating what the charity does is critical to their success, and this role will lead on this for three specific audiences: current and prospective donors; the local community; and the press. You will work closely with the Fundraising team to ensure that collateral is high-quality and donors are regularly hearing about the work of the charity. You will also devise new, innovative digital fundraising strategies, as well as having overall responsibility for the website.

Managing and working with the Marketing/Comms Officer, who will be hired soon after you start, you will also be responsible for marketing and communications aimed at young people and parents. This includes posters advertising events, banners, social media accounts, leaflets to display in the local areas, e-newsletters etc. You will also be responsible for either creating new video content yourself (or with the Marketing/Comms Officer) or finding creative and low-cost ways of generating it.

About you:

To be successful in the role of Marketing and Communications Manager you will be a role model for young people and present a positive “can do” attitude. You will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Proven Marketing & Communications experience
• Experience of developing and executing a marketing and/or communications strategy
• Experience of planning and managing income-generating campaigns – including monitoring budgets and expenditure (ideally in a charity but could also have been a sales campaign)
• Ability to use (or quickly learn) graphic design software (Canva and Photoshop)
• Experience of managing digital campaigns
• Experience of using a CRM system for logging and tracking stakeholder activity
• Experience in social media and website management
• Knowledge of how to implement an individual giving campaign
• Able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

The charity’s strength is its diversity of its people. We place a huge value on different people doing things in different ways and we welcome applications from what might be considered non-traditional backgrounds. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country. 

We very much welcome previous experience working as: Marketing Manager, Comms and Marketing, Communications Manager, Membership Engagement Manager, Engagement & Communications Manager, Head of Marketing, Marketing Campaign Manager, Senior Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Member Engagement, Marketing and Partnerships Manager, Digital Marketing, Marketing and Fundraising Manager, etc. #INDNFP

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

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. 

You will work in the School Support team alongside digital marketing, brand and press and public affairs colleagues. The team is responsible for reaching new teacher-audiences and helping them to make the most out of what Oak has to offer. 

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE ROLE EARLY.

We need someone who can:

• deliver impactful marketing campaigns
• lead on our email marketing and organic social media channels; and
• create engaging and inspiring content.

You will:

• Work closely with the Product Marketing Manager and Senior Digital Marketing Planner to deliver an editorial plan and content marketing strategy to meet our campaign objectives. This includes feeding into social media and email marketing strategies (organic and paid) for each campaign framework.
• Develop engaging online content, including videos, graphics, and blogs; write and edit copy in line with brand voice and core messaging; and, as a brand guardian, support colleagues in working effectively within our brand.
• Manage and monitor social media platforms, and support with delivery and analysis of email marketing.
• Work in cross-functional and product-oriented squads with colleagues from across the organisation, as required
• As a member of the Oak Team, contribute to the wider success and culture of the organisation.
• Deputise for senior school support colleagues and take on other general responsibilities as required

You will/should have:

• Experience in creating content marketing plans, with expertise across social media, web and email marketing platforms, management tools and reporting.
• Experience in community engagement or customer services - managing user queries and systems to monitor, escalate and respond.
• Experience working in Adobe Creative Suite, in particular, InDesign and PhotoShop - experienced at managing the production of on-brand graphic design elements.
• Able to write clear, concise and powerful communications for a range of different audiences across a number of channels, together with a creative flair to improve social media, email marketing and communications activity
• Experienced at managing multiple projects at any one time
• Desire to get stuck in, working across all areas, in an exciting, fast-paced team.

The role is full-time (36 hours) and we work a 4.5 day week or 9 day fortnight (alternate Fridays or half Fridays off). This is a predominantly remote role with occasional in-person events and activities.

We offer flexible working where you can base yourself at home or in an office; whichever works best for you. We believe in continually getting better as an organisation and as individuals and so there are plenty of opportunities for growth and a generous Learning and Development policy. Our team is supported with generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave so that their families get a fantastic start.

If Oak sounds like somewhere you could do your life’s best work then we would love to hear from you. We use Applied platform to support diversity in our recruitment.

Oak is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We particularly encourage applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates who are currently under-represented.

We are here to improve pupil outcomes and close the disadvantage gap by supporting teachers to teach, and pupils to access a high-quality curriculum.

We achieve this through building and developing our brilliant team who then collaborate with experts from across different sectors to produce the Oak platform.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

The Digital Content Officer will be a key member of the Communications team as we expand our digital mobilisation work. It’s a great time to join time to join the team, as we look to further embed our new digital mobilisation strategy and build momentum on the recent success we’ve achieved online. In particular, this role will help support the team as we expand our digital mobilisation programme and respond to emergencies around the world. This will be a fast-paced and rewarding role that will drive forward our weekly email schedule and supercharge our website content. 

Working with the Communications, Public Engagement and Operations teams, you’ll plan and produce brilliant weekly emails and website content that inspire new and existing supporters to take action, such as signing petitions, making a financial gift or simply signing up to hear more about our work.This role is needed because we want to mobilise even more people behind our aims as a charity. We need more people in the UK to care about global hunger, and feel like – together – we can do something about it.

For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.

Closing Date: 30-Jul-2024 23:30 Interview Date: w/c 5th August 2024

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.

For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

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.

Digital Product Officer

Location: This post is hybrid, with an office base in Leeds, requiring an average of at least eight days a month face-to-face working, with occasional travel to other locations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.  

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £33,000pa

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school. Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.

We are looking for someone to support our Digital team to plan, maintain, track, report on, optimise and evaluate the performance of our website, which in turn supports service provision through our network of delivery partners. Ensuring our pages can be found easily by users, this role will analyse and report on performance data, including insights into user behaviour, and work with the team to make suggestions for improvements, ensuring all activity is insight-driven and audience focused. This covers end-to-end digital journeys from external sources, through the site and related platforms, and conversions and goal completions.

All of this involves excellent technical and people skills, working with a range of people at all levels, including colleagues, suppliers, partners who deliver our services, and supporters. We are looking for someone who is also very adaptable and comfortable to work in a changing environment as we develop our new digital approach, starting with a major project to transform our website.

To apply please send a copy of your CV by applying on our website along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.

Closing date: Monday 29 July at 9am.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further.

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.

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)