Editorial Manager Jobs in Greater London
About us
The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. It has a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, schools, and other organisations.
Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.
Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is “whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice”.
Read more about our mission and values at our website
About you
We are seeking a Publishing Operations Advisor to work across Scientific Programmes theme to act as a point of escalation for the Publishing Operation Editors across the portfolio and is responsible as liaison for key vendor relationships. The postholder also supports as an essential point of contact for microbiologists in academia, industry, and clinical environments in their roles as authors, reviewers, and members of our Editorial Boards.
This role will contribute to and support the Publishing Operations Lead and Head of Scientific Programmes in the delivery of all Council’s strategic objectives, particularly in relation to the Society’s long-term sustainability by increasing efficiency and ensuring that our central services reflect the Society’s values.
The successful candidate will have experience in journal publishing operations, including peer review and production as well as, the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at different levels.
Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy.
For more information about the Society, please visit our website.
Our generous benefits package includes;
- Flexible working hours
- Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase
- 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance including free (health and well-being) employee support services
- Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay
- Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £50 contribution towards eye care
To Apply
Please attach your CV and Cover Letter.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 9th August 2024.
It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.
The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Please note that due to limited resources, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted therefore, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job purpose and background
The Physiological Society, whose purpose is to support the science, teaching and understanding of physiology, has a growing family of both hybrid and Open Access journals. These journals are given support by our publishing partners. The journals publish important advances in our knowledge of physiology that increase our understanding of how our bodies function in health and disease. They are highly regarded in the international physiological community. Between them, the journals have published the work of over 40 Nobel Prize winners, among them Sir Alan Hodgkin, Sir Andrew Huxley, and Sir Bernard Katz.
Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Editorial Assistant will provide vital support to the publishing team. Duties are varied, including editorial board administration, compiling and reporting journal statistics, updating websites, promoting content via social media, videos, coordinating peer review, and general office administration. This is an exciting time to join a busy, diverse and agile team within The Physiological Society.
The ideal candidates will have have an undergraduate degree, preferably in a life science. They will be keen to learn and willing to apply themselves to every aspect of the role. With an analytical approach to data collection and analysis, they will have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
For full details of the role, please refer to the full job description attached. Applications include a tailored cover letter and an up to date CV.
Please do not apply if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable application for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Directorate: Practice and Quality
Annual Salary: £10,000 (This will be pro-rated for 2025 as the role will be a job share with the current Editor-in-Chief, with full responsibility handed over in April 2025)
Location: Hybrid. Office is London – EC4Y 8EE (expect attendance to conferences and occasional in-person meetings)
Contract: Fixed term (5 years)
Reports to:Head of Publishing
British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) is a membership organisation that brings together expertise from across the rheumatology profession, harnessing a wide variety of experience and skills to ensure we’re supporting our members to the very best of our combined ability. Our mission is to support members to deliver the best care at all stages of the rheumatology care pathway, focusing on communication, transparency and collaboration.
Rheumatology Advances in Practice (RAP) is a fully Open Access journal that publishes quantitative and qualitative research on all areas of rheumatology and musculoskeletal practice. The Editor-in-Chief plays a key role in providing leadership, vision and strategy.
Job Purpose
The Editor-in-Chief will be appointed by BSR and the term of appointment will be for a five-year period. The Editor-in-Chief plays a key role in providing leadership, vision and strategy of the journal.
The Editor-in-Chief for Rheumatology Advances in Practice (RAP) will work with BSR to develop and produce a high-quality journal as well as establish its strategic direction. They will be involved in keeping the BSR Board of Trustees and RAP Editorial Board as well as leading the social media presence of the journal.
The Editor-in-Chief will have a general responsibility to the broader rheumatology, paediatric, primary care and allied health community in communicating clinical and scientific advances and standards, to promote their needs and aspirations by commissioning content and planning Special Issues that will enhance the field of research, care and support for these communities.
The Editor-in-Chief will work with the Society and Publisher to ensure that it continues to meet its objectives and set strategic goals for the journal.
The general strategic aims and objectives of the journal are:
- Ensure robust ethical standards and high-quality peer review
- Grow quality and number of submissions and publications yearly
- Ensure international recognition and reach of this journal by publishing high quality scientific and clinical research from across the world, and maintaining an engaged international Editorial Board
The journal is an open access, go to resource for the rheumatology community, with a scope that encompasses the wide range of disciplines involved in the field. We recently received an impressive first impact factor of 3.1 and we are excited to continue to grow the presence of the journal internationally. As the journal is fully online and open access, we have exciting opportunities to provide a multitude of publishing services for our authors, in line with the industry standards and experimenting with new ways of publishing. We listen to the voice of the authors, readers, reviewers and board members to understand their publishing needs and are excited to trial new projects. For example, we recently launched a new article type called an ‘Atlas Review’ with a unique offer of unlimited figures, allowing authors to illustrate their important discussions and not limiting the capabilities via text exclusively.
Quality and ethical standards
The Editor-in-Chief will ensure an appropriate balance of good quality articles, so the journal addresses the needs of the multidisciplinary rheumatology community. The Editor-in-Chief will see that the journal maintains the highest ethical and moral standards. The journal must be seen to be fair and unbiased towards individuals and provides a comprehensive and balanced view of the specialty. The journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and committed to the highest ethical standards in journal publishing.
Conference attendance
The BSR, EULAR and ACR conferences provide an excellent opportunity to network with current and prospective authors, reviewers and Editorial Board members, as well as to commission new content for the journal and to provide social media updates. Conferences can also be used to arrange podcast and video interviews with authors, Board Members and colleagues. Delegate tickets to EULAR, the BSR Annual Conference and ACR will be covered by the British Society for Rheumatology and travel and hotel expenses will be covered as outlined in the budget.
Editorial support to the Editor-in-Chief
The Editor-in-Chief will receive day-to-day support for processing papers and managing peer review from the BSR in-house Editorial Office team, as well as support from contacts at Oxford University Press. Co-Editors, Associate Editors and wider Editorial Board also provide support and guidance to the Editor-in-Chief.
The relationship with the British Society for Rheumatology
The day-to-day contact with the BSR will be through the Editorial Office; however, the Editor-in-Chief will have several relationships as follows:
- BSR Journal Committee
The BSR Journal Committee will review and supply any feedback about overall advice given by the Editorial Board on the content, quality, standards, promotion, and performance of the journal to the Editor-in-Chief. The Journal committee is responsible for overseeing and approving the finances, scope and policies of Rheumatology Advances in Practice. The committee ensure actions decided upon further the work of the Journal and its development within the Journal’s aims and scope.
- BSR Board of Trustees, CEO and Senior Management Team
Advised by the BSR Senior Management Team, the BSR Board of Trustees approve the finances and strategy of the journal. Members of the BSR Senior Management Team attend the Journal Committee meetings. The Editor-in-Chief is asked to attend the BSR Board of Trustees on an ad hoc basis to provide an update on strategy and delivery.
- Rheumatology Editor-in-Chief
There is a transfer of papers model in place, so the Editor-in-Chief will have opportunity to collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief of Rheumatology to ensure the right papers are directed to the right journals by understanding the scope nd criteria of each journal. The journals share a X and instagram pages and marketing and promotional campaigns can be co-ordinated.
- Oxford University Press
OUP publish the journal on behalf of the BSR. OUP provides a full publishing experience with expert teams who advise and support on matters related to production, marketing and law, publishing ethics and strategy. The publisher, BSR and the EiC work closely to ensure the journal strategy is bespoke in order for Rheumatology Advances in Practice to maintain the current community, build the readership and authorship, and align with the visions and values of BSR. The Editor-in-Chief will meet OUP contacts at the Journal Committee Meeting and strategy planning meetings, as the publisher highly values the knowledge and experience of the Editor-in-Chief. Day to day communication will be via the Editorial Office to ensure smooth running of journal procedures.
Main responsibilities
- Work towards and guide the 5-year strategy for the journal
- Set strategic goals with BSR and the publisher to apply for further indexing, and maintain or grow the Impact Factor
- Work with BSR, the publisher and Editorial Board to target and commission reviews, original articles and special issues, and curate a sponsored supplement timeline
- Ensure that the journal’s scope is international and is reflected in its content
- Ensure the journal is produced to a high standard, and that it reflects the needs of the full spectrum of the rheumatology professional community
- Ensure rapid peer review with time to first decision within three weeks
- Ensure the Editorial Board reflects not only the various subspecialties within rheumatology but also includes a global spread
- Ensure that the journal is promoted online using a range of media to promote and raise awareness of the journal
- Participating in the digital offerings of the journal, such as hosting podcasts
Person Specification
- A PhD degree/ Doctor of Medicine, specialised in rheumatology, with a clinical science background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments
- Demonstrable experience in an editorial role including, reviewer, editorial board member, associate editor or guest editor
- Adaptability to new publishing systems and software. Experience with the system, ScholarOne, would be beneficial to the role but is not a requirement as training can be provided
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
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The British Educational Research Association (BERA) is seeking a Publications Manager to oversee its publishing programme during a period of maternity leave. You will oversee our four academic journals, Research Intelligence magazine, the BERA Blog, book series, research reports and more. The role involves collaboration with BERA staff, committees, editorial teams, members and external partners to support our strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Publications Management: Developing BERA’s publications portfolio, maintaining standards, managing relationships and recommending activities.
- Journal Oversight: Supporting our journal editors, managing publishing partnerships and developing strategies for the journals.
- Academic Publishing: Managing the production of Research Intelligence, the BERA Blog, research reports and other outputs.
The role will also assist with project work, monitor budgets and support the work of our Publications & Digital Content Officer.
- Contract: Fixed-term from mid-October 2024 to late November 2025.
- Starting Salary: from £46,253
- Flexible Working: Options include full-time cover or flexible freelance arrangements.
- Reports to: BERA Chief Executive
As Publications Manager you will need the following skills and experience:
- A thorough understanding of professional publishing, ideally in an academic setting, and the changing publishing environment, particularly around open access, soft copies, websites and social media.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear and understandable way, and the capacity to negotiate at all levels of an organisation, both within BERA and externally.
- Having the personal stature and capability to influence a broad range of people including key decision makers/stakeholders.
- Highly organised in your approach to work, with the ability to prioritise your work under pressure to ensure it is completed accurately and to deadline, exercising initiative and working independently as appropriate.
- Excellent IT skills and computer literacy and familiarity with the Microsoft suite of software to intermediate level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Outlook, and the internet.
- Experience of working in academic publishing and with academic editors or contributors.
- A track record of having written, edited and published for a range of different audiences.
- Experience of having managed publications processes including tendering, commissioning and overseeing production.
- Experience in using own judgment and sound decision-making.
The BERA Office and Benefits
BERA has a small central office, designed to manage the day-to-day business of the Association. Its work is overseen by a Chief Executive appointed by Council, who is responsible for, and has oversight of, all BERA’s functions and activities. We offer a generous set of terms and conditions, including 27 days annual leave plus 10 closure days and bank holidays and 10% employers’ pension contribution.
The BERA office operates on a flexible working arrangement, with some core days in the office in Camden required of all staff. Flexibility is a central part of our offer to staff and for this role, we can discuss the amount of time required in the office for the duration of the role.
About the British Educational Research Association (BERA)
BERA is the largest UK-wide educational research organisation. With 3,000 members, it is a member-led organisation dedicated to supporting educational researchers and promoting high-quality research in education. It seeks to enhance the field of study, the growth of public knowledge and critical understanding, and the application of findings for the improvement of educational policy and practice.
If you think you have the correct skills and experience for this Publications Manager role please apply today!
We are looking to recruit a creative and ambitious Fundraising and Communications Manager. A key focus of the role is the development of our donor management systems and corporate partnerships, whilst providing strategic oversight of the charity’s internal and external communications. Bid-writing expertise is desirable but not essential. We are looking for a highly effective individual with demonstrable and relevant fundraising experience, as well as excellent planning, organisational and people skills. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will ensure we take a strategic approach to fundraising that ensures the charity’s income will support our growth and development in the years ahead, in line with our 2030 Strategy.
This is a great opportunity to bring established skills and experience to bear in a local organisation undertaking groundbreaking work in a range of exciting areas. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will work alongside colleagues with a wealth of experience at Sufra, and will collaborate closely with the local community and a wide range of local partners and donors. Your input and collaboration will support the charity’s work developing innovative food access models and civic engagement programmes, as well as our efforts campaigning to change the policies that perpetuate poverty.
We would encourage applications from local residents, with knowledge of the London Borough of Brent. We’re open to applications from anyone with relevant experience, but we are particularly interested in hearing from those with the following:
- Accredited Fundraising and/or Communications Qualification OR Equivalent Experience
- 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience in a charity of a similar size or larger than Sufra
- Experience in the strategic management of marketing and communications
- Line Management and supervision
- Budget Management
- CRM development and management
- Proven numeracy and data analysis skills
- Excellent written communication skills, including writing creative and impactful copy
- Ability to work with others collaboratively
- Advanced IT Skills (Microsoft Office, Teams,
SharePoint, Mailchimp, CRM systems) - Honest and Trustworthy
- Positive, Friendly & Hard-working
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage different projects at once
- A self-starter with a can-do attitude
- Commitment to the Values of Sufra
- Would you like to lead the political and government engagement strategy for the largest membership body representing the NHS? This includes exploring new relationships across both central and local governments, as well as how we can deliver consultancy support to our members and partners?
- Do you have a high degree of political awareness, a deep interest in current affairs and strong networking skills?
- Can you demonstrate excellent project management skills, with the tenacity to drive forward projects from inception to completion?
We would love to hear from you if have:
- significant experience in public affairs, either in-house, for an agency, or having worked in government or Parliament
- strong experience of providing communications counsel to senior colleagues, including the ability to deliver this advice autonomously and at short notice
- the ability to consistently horizon scan, model best practice and learn from success and failure to drive continuous improvement
- experience in line management and developing team performance.
About the role
The Senior External Affairs Manager is responsible for overseeing the NHS Confederation’s strategy for how it engages with central government, parliamentarians, political parties and national stakeholders so that the organisation can effectively influence on behalf of its members.
This post will support the expansion of the organisation’s political and cross-Whitehall connections and its public affairs ambitions following the 2024 UK General Election. The NHS is a major priority for the new government and we will increasing our political engagement on behalf of our members – both nationally and regionally as we respond to the government’s devolution agenda.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be influence changes that could be in place for a generation. As such, we are looking for someone with experience in steering Parliamentary discourse, and on engaging constructively with the Government.
About us
The NHS Confederation is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.
The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly to respond to changing circumstances and we want to ensure we do as much as possible to help support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.
You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave, pension scheme, flexible working, salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans.
As our digital communications and engagement manager, you’ll take an editorial role in ensuring our website is accessible and regularly updated with relevant and engaging content. You’ll lead on scheduling the send out of newsletter, advocacy, and fundraising emails to our mailing list and ensure they’re as engaging as they can be. And you’ll use our software to create digital tools allowing our supporters to take meaningful action.
Whether it’s donating to our cause or emailing local politicians, you’ll be the person who inspires people to take action on climate.
In our small comms team, there is a lot of crossover between roles, so you will also occasionally be asked to pitch into other functions across the team such as social media and press, and take joint responsibility for some of our administrative work. But don’t worry, we can train you up on this!
Working with others in the Possible team, you’ll take a proactive approach to deepening engagement among our existing supporters, and attracting new people to our campaigns through our website and digital tools. You’ll also be invited to contribute to general marketing, media, outreach, fundraising and campaign strategy. And everyone at Possible chips in to make the tea, take out the bins and do the washing up, or the virtual equivalent, so there’s that too.
Our core working days are Tuesdays and Wednesday, which means everyone works these days to make sure we have enough time to connect with each other. We usually work 9.30-5.30pm but staff can use flexitime to work the hours that work for them depending on the day, within reason i.e. 8-4pm or split shifts for the school run. Our all team meetings mostly run 10-1pm and smaller team meetings are usually in the afternoon.
About Possible
Our values Daring, Joy and Community guide our actions and our organisational culture. Here at Possible, we have a vision for a zero carbon Britain that has been built by and belongs to everybody. Our mission is to inspire people in the UK to take the action the climate crisis demands.
We create, build, and share ways people can take meaningful action on climate change together. We translate overwhelming climate urgency into socially just and workable proposals the public can get behind. And we do it all with a can-do attitude and stubborn optimism.
Commitment to anti-oppression
We have made a commitment to make Possible an anti-oppressive place to work. We’re doing the work to undo inequalities and oppressive systems reflected in wider society, and are an inclusive and welcoming group that wants our team mates and the communities we work with to be able to thrive.
We believe that our team and our projects should reflect the diversity of the communities they seek to serve. We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, disabled people, those who are neurodivergent, people who have experienced mental health challenges and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
Benefits
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35 hour full time work week.
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Flexitime and TOIL.
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33 days paid holidays including bank holidays (pro-rata) and additionally three days at Christmas when the office is shut.
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Employer pension contribution.
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Flexible working considered from day one.
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Learning and development plans and budget for all staff.
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Generous sick leave and pay, including paid time off for periods and menopause, gender affirming care, fertility treatment and disability leave.
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Good parental leave and pay and family friendly policies and practices.
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Up to one week (FTE) paid carer days.
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Paid volunteer and study leave.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Climate Perks - paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel.
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Headspace account (mindfulness and meditation app).
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Options to work remotely abroad.
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Employee assistance programme that includes free counselling sessions and financial advice for you and your family.
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A caring and supportive culture and lots of opportunities for team connection.
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Paid duvet days, when staff need to look after their wellbeing.
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Support and development boost fund.
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Staff discounts on selected climate friendly opportunities.
Interested?
Read the full job application pack, and fill in the application form.
Deadline: 9am Tuesday 13th August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with a professional membership organisation to recruit their new Interim Content Editor. This temporary position is available immediately and will run until the end of September. The role is based in Central London, requiring office attendance three days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the editorial production of the organisation’s journal.
- Contribute to the sub-editing and layout of articles in the content management system for the journal's online platform.
- Proofread and finalise pages for online publication.
- Handle administrative processes related to the journal’s production.
- Provide copywriting and editorial support across the organisation’s digital channels.
- Source and write/repurpose news stories and messaging for targeted audiences and channels.
- Understand the importance of design and imagery in supporting messaging.
- Collaborate with internal teams on editorial opportunities.
- Produce various membership newsletters, both general and specialist interest.
- Assist in reporting on events.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrated ability to deliver outstanding web, editorial, and corporate messaging.
- Skilled in writing/repurposing content.
- Highly proficient in English, sub-editing, and proofreading.
- Capable of providing creative and imaginative input while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Eager to learn in a team environment and willing to experiment with new software and multimedia to enhance content, including Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
This position offers a daily rate of £125 - £133 PAYE, including holiday pay.
If we receive a high number of applications, we may need to close earlier than advertised so get your application in quickly! Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Job Title: Communications Officer
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience
Team: Communications and Marketing Team
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Shooting Star House, Hampton / Christopher’s, Guildford
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
About the role
Your key purpose will be responsible for developing inspiring and compelling written content to support income generation and raise awareness of our important work. The postholder will need to bring knowledge and understanding of what makes a good story, working closely with teams across the charity to capture and develop engaging content for a myriad audiences.
Main job responsibilities:
- Copywriting / Storytelling / Content gathering
- Internal communications
- PR and media support
- Reporting and collateral management
About you
This role requires experience of copywriting and storytelling, with a strong understanding of what makes a good story. You will require relevant experience of generating compelling storytelling ideas and building relationships with colleagues at all levels.
You will also have an ability to work under pressure, through heavy workloads and to tight deadlines and have the influence and communication skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. You will possess an unyielding attention to detail, a can-do attitude and a passion for creativity.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
- 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5,10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Death in service benefits
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
- Employee referral scheme
- Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
Closing Date: 6th August
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with a Supporting Statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We’re looking for a Digital Content Executive to join our incredibly talented and passionate team. You’ll work with us to create engaging web content and exceptional digital experiences to support people affected by dementia.
Our website provides vital advice and support to millions of people affected by dementia and inspires our supporters to be a force for change by campaigning, joining events and fundraising.
We work with people affected by dementia to tell their stories and create content that reflects the full range of their experiences. Informed by user research and analytics, we seek to optimise our digital platforms, making them easier for our audience to understand and use.
As well as designing and optimising web content, the successful candidate will advise colleagues around the organisation on best digital content practices, such as writing for the web, SEO and accessibility. They will collaborate with teams to ensure our digital content always represents the needs of people affected by dementia and our supporters.
This is a homeworking role, but you will be required to travel to attend some meetings and team-days, so you must hold a current UK passport and reside in the UK. There is flexibility for more frequent office-working if desired. We are happyto discuss any preferences before or during the application process.
Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.
About you
- Experience of designing and publishing website content using a CMS
- Excellent editorial skills
- Understanding of the key the principals of good content design
- Passionate about sourcing, writing and publishing content
- Experience of working collaboratively with content editors and authors
- Experience using analytics, UX and SEO tools to review content
- Experience in content marketing, copywriting, or SEO content optimization
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive content decisions
Person Specification
- A highly confident individual who can effectively communicate at all levels
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Have excellent writing and editorial skills, as well as a very keen eye for detail
- Effective planning and organisation skills
- Be self-motivated, creative and confident enough to take the initiative
- Be innovative and imaginative; capable of creating engaging content and generating ideas
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a Content Designer to research, structure and write user-centred content for Tearfund's channels (website, email, advertising, social media and print). Collaborating with Marketing, UX Design, Graphic Design, Video and Social Media you will identify and meet audience needs whilst raising income and engagement to support Tearfund's work around the world. You'll be familiar with using evidence and data to write and optimise content, as well as running workshops to map user journeys and review content as part of the content production process.
Our successful candidate will have:
- Clear understanding of content design best practice
- Experience using data and insights to create user-centred content and user journey maps
- Proven track record of high quality copywriting and/or significant editorial experience
- Confidence running workshops and championing content design best practice
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Poverty is not God's plan. You are. We believe that we all play a part in ending extreme poverty and using our God-given skills to make a difference.
Do your skills, experience and passion match the above? Then we'd love to hear from you!
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from a designated Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
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Head of Communications and Brand
Contract: 12 Months Fixed term contract, full-time, starting September 2024
Location: Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal), London, UK or any WA Country, remote role
Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the successful candidate's location and depending on experience.
- Canada: $75,000 - $80,000 per annum
- UK: 65,000 - £74,000 per annum with benefits or equivalent established grade in the country of employment.
Offer will be made based on candidate's right-to-work location and other factors including the labor market, experience, internal equity, and budget, etc.
About WaterAid Canada:
WaterAid Canada is a member of WaterAid, an international nonprofit organization, determined to make clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Only by tackling these three essentials in ways that last can people change their lives for good.
About the role:
The Head of Communications and Brand will oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of WaterAid's communications and brand portfolio, including external communications, media relations, editorial and brand management, digital content development, and public engagement.
This position calls for a high level of collaboration within WAC and the global WaterAid Federation. The Head of Communications and Brand must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across teams to prioritize conflicting needs and deadlines. As part of a collaborative and fast-paced organization, the Head of Communications and Brand is expected to take initiative and be a creative problem-solver, possess a strong work ethic, take ownership of their work and have high personal expectations. The Head of Communications and Brand must also possess sound judgement and exercise discretion to ensure the integrity, security and confidentiality.
The Head of Communications and Brand will:
- Develop and implement an integrated annual communications plan to advance WAC's brand identity, leverage key activation opportunities, and increase the visibility of the organization across key stakeholder audiences.
- Implement major global campaigns for the Canadian market in coordination with communications leads across WaterAid Federation.
- Plan, execute and manage domestic fundraising communications in coordination with our fundraising team.
- Develop digital content that is integrated with the activities of WAC's Philanthropy, International Programs, and Policy & Advocacy teams.
- Actively seek opportunities to be endorsed by reputable external bodies that recognize sector excellence.
- Develop and maintain updated speaking points and key messages allowing WaterAid to comment on a range of issues that are relevant to the international development and WASH sectors.
- Grow WaterAid's brand identity and reputation for accountability and transparency in Canada through the production of high quality and innovative annual reports and newsletters.
- Manage WAC's website to ensure it is always up to date, accurate and user friendly.
- Manage WAC's social media strategy and develop social media content to support various WaterAid priorities, activities and programs in collaboration with all organizational teams.
- Utilize a data-driven approach to optimize WAC campaign outreach within the Canadian market, ensuring effective engagement and impact. Regularly prepare and present comprehensive reports on performance metrics and insights.
- Manage and maintain Google Enterprise Solutions and Google Not-for-Profit accounts, site directories, website domains, and SSL certificates.
- Contribute to the execution of WAC's national policy and advocacy strategy through strategic communications that demonstrate WaterAid's impact and leadership in our sector, as well as ensuring regular engagement with Canadian Members of Parliament and other decision makers.
- Work closely with the WaterAid leadership to manage opportunities to build WAC's thought leadership profile with key stakeholders through white papers, publications, and media, including social media as relevant.
- Support partnerships and expand upon collaborations with existing WaterAid partners and other stakeholders to advance advocacy objectives.
- Contribute to international development sector-wide advocacy and communications initiatives in Canada.
About you:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or another related field.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in marketing, media relations, and corporate/ nonprofit communications.
- Exceptional communication skills in English, with bilingualism in English and
- French being a strong asset.
- An entrepreneurial and collaborative work ethic. Diplomatic and able to work with teams from around the globe and different time zones.
- Experience of managing external public relations, web development, and other communications vendors.
- An understanding of international development issues.
- Experience working on advocacy plans and execution within the international development/NGO sectors would be a strong asset.
- A strong commitment to WaterAid's mission, vision, and values with the ability to effectively communicate this mandate in a manner that compels prospective supporters to join the cause.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 4th August 2024. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover in one document either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective country. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
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