The Communications and Information Officer is responsible for our external communications, our social media channels, and maintaining and managing our website. Working mainly with colleagues from the Sector Support and Grants team initially, to raise awareness about the impact of our work as well as the work of the legal advice charities we support. The role will also support Events and Fundraising team to achieve greater participation in our fundraising events, and better engagement with supporters across the legal sector. The role holder will help to create and implement a sustainable communications plan and social media strategy, generating innovative content to grow our online presence and increase engagement.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about access to justice and enthusiasm for our work and commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all. You will bring excellent digital skills; experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role; and a proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Creating contents and planning communications
- Website management
- Social media management
- Events and fundraising
- Contact management system management
- Public relations
- Data protection
Person specification, essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
- Excellent digital skills, including experience of content management systems such as WordPress
- Experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role and understanding of organisational branding
- Proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences
- Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent proofreading, copywriting and editing skills
- Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good eye for design and some experience with design software such as Canva or InDesign
- Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
- Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative as part of a small team
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills; professional, reliable and responsible
- Ability to occasionally work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build-up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
- A positive attitude to problem-solving and finding new solutions
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 31 days with the numbers of years in the organisation (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Contribution to pension scheme (5% employer, minimum 3% employee)
- Continuing personal development opportunities
- Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity leave pay
Please see attached Recruitment Pack for more details and specifications about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The British Society for Immunology (BSI) is recruiting a Marketing & Communications Officer to deliver engaging communications to a variety of audiences to drive the reach and influence of the Society’s work.
This role is split equally between supporting activities of the BSI and those of our publishing portfolio. On the BSI side, you will support in the development and delivery our marketing and communications activity through a variety of channels. Activities can include promoting our membership offering to immunologists working in academia, industry and the clinical sector, promoting key activities such as our events or training offerings, and supporting initiatives to raise the importance and influence of immunology. On publishing, marketing activities will be focused on increasing submissions and readership of our official journals, Clinical & Experimental Immunology, Immunotherapy Advances and Discovery Immunology, in particular building the reputation of our newer Open Access journals.
This creative role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills and a passion for science, who is looking to build their expertise and experience working on impactful marketing and communications projects in an innovative charity.
Please read the full job description to find out more about the role. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 3 December. Interviews will be held via Zoom on Thursday 12 and Monday 16 December.
This is a permanent role working 35 hours per 5-day week. However, the British Society for Immunology is currently participating in a 4-day week pilot, which sees staff work 32 hours over 4 days. This role will be eligible to opt in to participate in this pilot. The role is based remotely, with office space available in London two days a week. Occasional travel into London is required.
Driven by our values and behaviours, we are a high-performing, ambitious and forward-thinking organisation, who value teamwork and collaboration. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds who are inspired by our values and behaviours. If you have any questions, or if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
We request no contact from agencies. Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the application deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a budding marketeer with a keen interest in mindfulness? Do you want to work in a compassionate environment where your contributions directly support people living with chronic pain, stress, and illness? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Breathworks is a global charity based in Manchester, offering mindfulness-based tools to help people lead more fulfilling lives. We're looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our small, close-knit team, where your work will make a meaningful difference.
WHY WORK WITH US?
At Breathworks, we offer a unique opportunity to grow, learn, and make a tangible impact. In a smaller, close-knit team like ours, you’ll have the chance to be involved in a wide range of projects and take on more responsibility than you might in larger organisations. This means you’ll develop your skills quickly and see the real impact of your work in supporting people living with pain, stress, and illness.
If you’re passionate about conscious marketing and using your skills to make a meaningful difference, this is the role for you. You’ll gain broad experience across marketing and communications, from strategy to execution, all while being part of a supportive, compassionate environment that values personal and professional growth.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Marketing Coordinator, you’ll work closely with our Head of Marketing, Shannon Phillips, to bring the Breathworks story to life. From creating engaging content for social media to designing marketing materials and coordinating our free Community of Practice, you’ll play a vital role in helping us reach more people in need.
In this varied role, your key responsibilities will include:
- Content Creation: Crafting visuals, videos, and marketing materials that resonate with our audience.
- Community Development: Engaging with our online mindfulness community and boosting participation in our events.
- Social Media Management: Driving our presence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Website & SEO: Writing blogs and ensuring our online content remains up-to-date and SEO-friendly.
- Email Marketing: Supporting our monthly newsletters and maintaining segmented mailing lists.
You’ll also have the chance to collaborate on fundraising campaigns, event promotion, and even represent Breathworks at conferences.
WHO WE'D LOVE TO JOIN US
This role is ideal for someone starting out in their marketing career, looking for meaningful and rewarding work. An interest in mindfulness is essential - but you don't need to be an expert meditator (is there even such a thing?) Download our full Role Description here to see if this role is for you.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Breathworks, we believe in nurturing our team members, both personally and professionally. In addition to a salary of £24,824 FTE (pro-rated to £19,858.50 for 30 hours), we offer:
- Generous annual leave (7.6 weeks)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Free access to selected Breathworks mindfulness events
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- A supportive, compassionate team environment
APPLY NOW
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Please see our full Role Description with details on how to apply.
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 2nd December 2024
We look forward to receiving your application!
The Breathworks Team
To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and brief covering letter (maximum of one page) outlining:
- Why you would like to apply for this role.
- Any previous experience in marketing & communications.
- What you feel you could bring to the Breathworks team.
If you feel it would support your application, please feel free to submit one additional A4 page of previous work.
Registered Charity
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We help people living with pain, illness and stress to reclaim their lives through accessible mindfulness training
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.