Head Of Communication Jobs

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. 

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change. 

We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey. 

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

Working closely with the CEO, the Director of Policy and Influencing and the Head of Influencing, the Head of Policy and Research will lead an ambitious programme of research and policy development - with the experience of older people in poverty at the core - to secure change on reserved policy issues across the UK. The Head of Policy and Research will work proactively, collaboratively and strategically with internal and external stakeholders to secure support for our policy and practice recommendations and make them a reality. They will provide effective, inspirational, transparent and compassionate leadership and line management to colleagues in the Policy and Research department. This is one of two new roles in our well established Policy and Influencing Directorate, building on our commitment to drive forward policy change that tackles poverty in later life. 

You should have a passion to tackle poverty in later life, significant experience leading and evaluating large and complex programmes of strategic policy work and devising creative and workable policy solutions that are adopted by UK Government, businesses and/or regulators. It’s also essential to be an experienced line manager and team player, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across the nations to secure policy change. 

For full details on the role and requirements, please read the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification, but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.

What it’s like to work at Independent Age: 

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits. 

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website. 

Application Process: 

To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format). 

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do however include dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role. 

Closing Date: 23:29 on Monday 12th August. 

Interview Dates: Online interviews on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th August with flexibility if candidates would find these dates difficult. 

Head of Corporate Partnerships (Maternity Cover)

Reporting to: Director of Fundraising and Development

Direct reports: 5 Corporate Partnerships Manager x2, Snr Corporate Partnerships Manager, Account Management Lead, Partnerships Development Lead

Location of Work: Flexible, this post holder can be based at home, our London office or a hybrid approach working from home with office visits as required, we continue to seek to enable flexible and remote working. The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland.

Contract Type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although part time / flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work.

Contract Length: Permanent

Salary: £50,500

 BACKGROUND

Magic Breakfast is a registered charity providing healthy breakfasts to children and young people in the UK who arrive at school too hungry to learn, and expert support to their schools. Over 200,000 children and young people are on roll at Primary, Secondary, ASL / Special Educational Needs Schools and Pupil Referral Units that the charity works with, in disadvantaged areas of Scotland and England. Providing breakfast ensures that children start their school day with the energy and nutrition they need to be able to make the most of their morning lessons.  Magic Breakfast also undertakes research, and campaigns for long-term solutions to end hunger as a barrier to learning.

This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children. We are expanding our team to meet the challenge of ending child morning hunger, both for now and for good.

JOB PURPOSE

Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good.  The biggest team within the Fundraising and Development department, Corporate Partnerships are responsible for building and unlocking multi-layered and mutually beneficial relationships that go beyond, and include, critical financial support.

The Head of Corporate Partnerships is responsible for leading, empowering and enabling a dynamic, growing and ambitious team to maximise the potential of both cash and gift-in-kind income streams. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic, mission-led focus and alignment across new partnership development and management whilst also playing a critical role as part of the wider Fundraising & Development leadership and Magic Breakfast core management group.

In recent years, our existing corporate fundraising programme has developed and grown and includes a volunteering programme that engages with over 200 volunteers a year. Our portfolio includes long-term strategic relationships with companies including Heinz, Amazon and New York Bakery Company as well as newer partnerships with companies such as Marriot Hotels. As the Head of the team, you will provide senior and strategic support to help deepen the impact of our many multi-faceted relationships whilst championing innovation and creativity throughout. You will also oversee the development of a targeted pipeline to ensure there are clear strategies for identification, cultivation, and stewardship and that partners are aligned with Magic Breakfast values and our Ethical Fundraising Policy.

To enable the success of the partnerships team, the successful candidate will work closely with other departments across the organisation to build effective relationships and identify and deliver opportunities for partners to deliver on and engage with our strategic objectives and campaigns.

As a member of the Senior Fundraising Leads and Core Management Group, the post holder will also show exceptional leadership, role model our core values, and support the development and delivery of the major giving and wider fundraising strategy, and the in-year management of our organisational objectives and KPIs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Leadership

• Support the development and delivery of a new Fundraising & Development strategy, identifying and contributing specifically to sustainable and ambitious growth from corporate partners in line with the charity’s financial ambitions and strategic objectives

• Lead in convening colleagues to ensure the organisation can make empowered decisions and continue to grow in an informed and sustainable manner.

Income Generation and Donor Stewardship

• Manage a high-performing corporate fundraising team, providing leadership and support to set and implement an effective corporate fundraising strategy raising £3,400,000 in cash and £1,500,000 from GIK in 2024/25 with a focus on multi-year investment.

• Increase cash and gift-in-kind income from corporate partners by:

• Building the capacity of the new business function to grow a robust and diverse multi-year pipeline of prospects and support them in on-boarding new high value partnerships

• Building the capacity of the account management function to effectively steward, uplift and retain our existing partners, maximising added value opportunities for mutual benefit.

Reporting, Budgets and Financial Management

• Manage all aspects of the Corporate Partnerships team budget.

• Lead on the data capture and reporting on all corporate management cash and gift income via our Salesforce data base, reporting as necessary on opportunities, risk and any changes to forecast or projected income received.

• Conduct effective annual planning and budgeting in close collaboration with colleagues from across the organisation, setting, measuring, and reporting against agreed budget, KPIs and objectives

Core Management Group

• Lead the Corporate Partnerships team in line with Magic Breakfast’s values, supporting and managing them in line with Magic Breakfast’s policies and procedures. 

• Develop the team’s collective capability through career development plans, which identify training opportunities (formal external training as well as via project allocation and involvement with external partners)

• Take an active role in setting, delivering, and evaluating progress against Corporate Partnerships team strategy and goals 

Please read the full job description attached. 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

• long service leave ( 1 additional day per year)

• end of year closure

• enhanced pension

• cash back health plan

Please see our job pack below for more information

APPLICATION PROCESS

Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr@magicbreakfast. com

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Shortlisting - 19th - 21st August

First interview -  28th August

Second interview -   3rd September

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. 

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change. 

We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey. 

Responsibilities and Person Specification: 

Working closely with the CEO, the Director of Policy and Influencing and the Head of Policy and Research, the Head of Influencing will lead a powerful influencing programme. They will ensure that our work is centred around the experiences of older people in poverty, and that we undertake strategic and sustained influencing activity to persuade key decision makers and persuaders to support and act on our policy recommendations across the nations. Alongside providing cross organisational media communications support. The Head of Influencing will provide effective, inspirational, transparent and compassionate leadership and line management to colleagues in the Influencing department. This is one of two new roles in our well established Policy and Influencing Directorate, building on our commitment to drive forward policy change that tackles poverty in later life. 

You should have a passion to tackle poverty in later life, and significant experience leading the development and delivery of overarching influencing strategies across the nations to effectively target decision makers and secure support for our policy calls. It’s also essential to be an experienced line manager and team player, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across the nations to secure policy change. 

For full details on the role and requirements, please read the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight.

What it’s like to work at Independent Age: 

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits. 

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.

Application Process: 

To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format). 

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do however include dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role. 

Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 12th August. 

Interview Dates: Interviews to be held in person on 27th and 28th August.

Are you a communications expert passionate about gender equality? The Fawcett Society is seeking a Head of Communications to lead our strategic communication efforts and amplify our mission. As the UK's only member-powered organisation fighting misogyny and sexism in all its forms, we need a visionary leader to craft compelling narratives, manage media relations, and drive our rebrand implementation.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the communications team, collaborate with senior leadership, and engage with key stakeholders. You'll create and implement strategies that elevate our profile, grow our membership, and ensure our messaging resonates across all platforms.

This is a hybrid role based in London, with remote candidates welcome. If you're a skilled communicator with a passion for social justice and a track record of successful campaign management, we want to hear from you.

Join us at the Fawcett Society and help shape the conversation on gender equality. Apply now to be part of a transformative movement.

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 4^th 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.

We are looking for a Head of Communications and Campaigns to join an inspiring international animal charity to develop and drive work to generate PR coverage and awareness.

This is a homebased role with once a month in the London office.

The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.

You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!

The Role
Lead on the development and delivery of the PR strategy to deliver local, national, and global PR campaigns and activities (both digital and offline).

Organise PR activities for media, colleagues and stakeholders, as required.

Working with the Senior Leadership Team and Global Programmes, develop, manage, and contribute to agenda-setting integrated campaigns.

Provide dynamic and motivating leadership for the Communications and Campaigns team.

The Candidate

Demonstrable experience of managing PR and advocacy campaigns, nationally and internationally.

Experience of managing, building, and motivating a collaborative, high-performance team.

An experienced writer with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive, and impactful copy that is tailored to particular audiences.

Experience of managing both reactive and proactive media relations.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

I’m looking to speak to a communications and PR/ media professional with experience working for an international development animal charity, looking to join an advocacy led charity as Head of Communications and Campaigns. In this remote based role (with ad-hoc travel to London), you will pro-actively develop and drive work to generate PR coverage and awareness for the charity, and ensure working animals are represented in the global news agenda.

You will also represent global influencing and advocacy agenda externally, and you will manage the development of the charity’s content and stakeholder communications, including publications, films and digital media.

The Head of Communications and Campaigns manages the Communications and Campaigns team, which is part of the Global Fundraising, Marketing and Communications department. Experience at an international development and/ or animal welfare charity is essential, as well as line management experience.

• Salary £50,000+. 26 days annual leave, increasing after 2 years of service.
• Full-time hours (34.5 hour week), Permanent.
• Location- Remote based, anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, monthly will be needed.

Do you want to play a critical role in the development and delivery of a strategy to transform working animal welfare? Please get in touch!

Closing date- ASAP. The charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Advocacy and Healthwatch are powerful allies for change. As one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services, this new role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, putting people at the heart of what we do.

Advocacy allows Individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people’s rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves or to speak up for them when they can’t.

Healthwatch uses feedback from the public to better understand the issues facing the NHS and other care providers and make sure people’s experiences improve health and care for everyone – locally and nationally. Healthwatch can also help people to get the information they need to make the right personal choices to get the support they deserve. You can find out more about what we do on our website.

About the role

The Head of Operations will have oversight of all service delivery to ensure people are at the heart of what we do, and we are the best we can be, through:

• Setting and reaching high standards
• Promoting collective and personal responsibility
• Making best practice happen
• Championing continuous improvement.

What we need from you

We are looking for an experienced leader and manager who is skilled in building and developing effective relationships with colleagues, particularly with a workforce which is geographically dispersed. Looking for a chance to make a real impact, you will have the desire and passion to drive forward the mission and values of The Advocacy People.

Although this role is predominantly working from home the role does require monthly travel to see our local teams which are currently accross the south of England. You must have access to a stable home broadband service, good mobile signal, a full driving licence and your own transport as well as flexibility with working hours.

What happens next

If you’d like to know more, the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website 

Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment checks. Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks, including the appropriate DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references, one of which will need to be from your most recent or current employer, have been received.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing Date: 9am on 5 August 2024

Interview Date: 20 August 2024

Interview venue: MS Teams

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Sarah Deason.

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 per annum

As Head of External Communications and Engagement, you will be a key part of a talented and ambitious Communications and Engagement Team. You will play a leading role in implementing our integrated external communications and engagement strategy to enhance our brand reputation, co-deliver highly successful integrated campaigns, drive positive media coverage locally and nationally, and raise awareness and increase engagement with existing and new audiences around our lifesaving work and our five-year strategy – Working Together to Save More Lives. Our aim is to reach as many people as possible to inspire and generate the support we need to continue saving lives every day across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

You’ll be a highly strategic, self-motivated, organised and creative individual looking to make a real difference to the communities we serve, who values and understands the importance and benefit of highly effective and integrated external communications and engagement to widening our reach, strengthening our profile and building our supporter base. You’ll be a strategic communicator with a proven ability to build relationships with media and key stakeholders

The Communications Team sits within the Marketing and Communications (MarComms) Directorate which builds brand awareness and engagement among the public, builds our profile with the media and key stakeholders, and supports fundraising activities to generate income to keep the service running. The team culture is dynamic, creative, fun, collaborative and supports individual growth, learning and development.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Deliver targeted, engaging and impactful communications to support the successful delivery of KSS’s strategic objectives
- Play a lead role, in collaboration with colleagues in the Income Generation and Marcomms Team, in delivering successful integrated campaigns and support income generation activity including generating key messaging and communications
- Work with the team to develop and deliver our PR and Communications strategy, ensuring excellence in all our activity with consistent brand identity, key messaging, and tone of voice to maximise all opportunities.
- Ensure all other teams are confident and equipped in communicating our brand identity, key messages and tone of voice, and support teams in maximising the impact of their communications
- Lead our in-house press office, supporting an increase in media coverage across print, online and broadcast both locally and nationally. Be able to work to a strategic plan as well as have the flair to spot a story and other PR opportunities to further engage our audiences in our lifesaving work.
- Be an experienced and brilliant copy writer, content planner and event manager
- Have a track record in working with high profile ambassadors, celebrities and influencers
- Be experienced in public affairs and confident in working closely with MPs, other public figures and community leaders.
- Work closely with our Digital Team to ensure an integrated approach to on and offline activity to maximise our reach and impact
- Develop relationships with colleagues across Team KSS, including senior colleagues, offering strategic and tactical communications support
- Ensure a high level of confidentiality is kept on sensitive matters including medical information, press enquiries and patient stories
- Write and deliver strategic documents, in partnership with the Governance Team and Senior Leadership Team
- Manage KSS’s reputation escalating risks and threats to the Director of Communications and Engagement and rest of the MarComms Team
- Evaluate and report –through data-driven evidence – how effectively external communications and PR activity is performing
- Work in a manner that supports a culture that embeds and promotes our values
- Attendance at our fundraising events, which may include weekend work, will be expected. Time off in lieu will be provided for additional hours worked.

About KSS:
We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.
We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.
Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.

Additional Information:
The closing date for this role is the 12th August 2024 However, the role may close prior to this date if a suitable candidate is found.

Benefits: 33 days annual leave rising with service Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay Enhanced Parental Leave Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events Access to the Wellbeing Hub Money Purchase Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Cover Group Income Protection Cover Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programmes Hybrid working Development opportunities

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This is a new and exciting role to support the ongoing growth and development of the Men’s Sheds movement and specifically the work of the UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) made possible through long term support from a funder.

Having celebrated ten years of UKMSA in 2023, we are now looking forward to the next ten years with an ambitious target and programme to support and facilitate the growth of the Men’s Shed movement and the health and vitality of Sheds, together with campaigning for happier and healthier men with programmes to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness, anxiety, depression and ultimately save lives.

We are a small team, and the Head of Operations will be required to deliver against their own agreed targets, as well as supervise the work of others. The Head of Operations will be a member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and have day to day line management responsibility for five staff or contractors.

Head of Fundraising and Development

Contract Type This is a full time (37.5 hours) permanent role, however we welcome applications on a flexible working basis.

Fixed salary within Band F - £39,645 to £54,144 pa

About Us

Norwich Theatre is one of the leading arts organisations in the UK and the largest in the East of England, encompassing the historic Theatre Royal, the creative hub Stage Two, and the intimate mid-scale Playhouse. We present, produce and co-create a vibrant programme of live performance and creative engagement activities to entertain, enrich and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and we work with national and international partners to ensure we bring the very best theatre to our region.

We are an independent not-for-profit charity with no regular public funding, and rely on a share of ticket sales, one-off grants, fundraising/membership schemes and other commercial activities to deliver the work we do both on stage and in communities.

About the role

This newly created position  will play a crucial role in the strategic development of all aspects of fundraising and income generation at Norwich Theatre. Leading a small team to deliver income targets for individual giving, grants from trusts & foundations, corporate fundraising and income from statutory sources.

You will provide leadership and hands on delivery with the Development Team for income generation to support a range of revenue, project and capital needs across all areas of Norwich Theatre’s work.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive, ambitious and creative organisation with a commitment to having a wide ranging positive impact. Our people are the lifeblood of Norwich Theatre and we actively promote positive engagement, wellbeing, happiness and inclusivity for all colleagues across Norwich Theatre

About you

With significant experience in leading fundraising and income generation teams, you will have a track record of developing fundraising strategies and delivering income targets through a range of income streams.

Leading a small team, you will be empathetic and caring and have excellent leadership and management skills with the ability to empower, motivate and engage teams to succeed.

Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills, together with excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills will be key for this role

We offer

A competitive salary, 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, plus a day off for your birthday, together with an inclusive culture focussed on wellbeing and happiness. We have a commitment to personal and professional development, discounts on a range of food, drink and theatre tickets and access to My Discounts, employee discount scheme, offering savings on retail, gyms, travel, utilities and more.

Closing Date: 23 August 2024

Interviews re likely to be held in early September and may involve 2 stages

Westway Trust are seeking a full-time Communications Manager who will work closely with the Head of Communications and Marketing to develop and deliver annual Communications, Marketing and Engagement plans that demonstrates and promotes Westway Trust strategic priorities.

This is a pivotal role in the organisation with responsibility for managing the multimedia and digital ecosystem at Westway Trust; generating regular, creative and engaging multimedia content whilst line managing a small team.

You will be a creative thinker with strong communication skills, with considerable experience of using Adobe Suite programmes or similar.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

Multimedia creation and management

• Manage Social media platforms: Westway Trust, Visit Portobello, Adult Learning, Pop Up Crèche & Westway Arts
• Monitor and report the impact of social media campaigns
• Website/Intranet  administration
• Work with website Host Company: writing briefs, submitting tickets to developers, implementing new features and reporting site issues

Content Creation

• Developing content, producing videos: researching, coordinating, filming & editing
• Writing briefs and working with photographers, videographers and designers
• Writing, co-ordinating and producing newsletters

Digital Marketing

• Support the Head of Communications and Marketing to develop and deliver annual Communications, Marketing and Engagement plans
• Work across the organisation to promote our work, opportunities and work of stakeholders
• Communications and Social Media strategies: Lead and work with project leads for individual campaigns to develop plans for content production, calendars for social media, and timeline for project start to completion

Quality Control

• Follow brand guidelines for videos, social media artwork and written content. Including updating content for other teams before public publishing or distribution
• Proof reading content for digital and printed materials

Events

• Technical support
• Developing and implementing marketing plans

Digital Communications Support

• Internal: Supporting other teams with external & internal communications and content creation
• External: Supporting community groups with digital communications and content creation

Experience, knowledge and skills:

• Experience in developing, maintaining and analysing the performance of digital channels to meet organisational objectives
• Experience growing online communities
• A minimum of 12 months' line management experience
• Experience and/or qualifications in multimedia production, including:
  • Pitching ideas/stories
  • Researching and arranging shoots
  • Pre-production administration
  • Production – location set up, shooting (filming), interviewing, presenting and visual mixing
  • Post production editing and exporting in Premiere Pro or similar software
  • Post production administration – digital and hard copy filing
  • Experience in audio content production, including:
  • Recording audio
  • Editing and exporting audio package
• Qualifications/skills in using all Adobe Suite programmes or similar, including:
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Photoshop
• An awareness and understanding of developments in digital technologies and design
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with competing deadlines
• Proven ability to build relationships with external partners

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is Sunday 4 August when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

• Exciting Communications Leadership Opportunity in the Social Housing Sector
• Join this purpose-led Ombudsman to lead the Comms & Stakeholder relations!

About Our Client

The Housing Ombudsman service investigates complaints and resolve disputes involving the tenants and leaseholders of social landlords (housing associations and local authorities), as well as for our voluntary members (private landlords and letting agents).

They are a free, independent, and impartial service, whose vision is to improve residents lives and landlord services through housing complaints.

Job Description

The post holder will provide leadership and line management to the Communications & Stakeholder Engagement teams, ensure delivery of key business plan commitments and contribute to the development, design and delivery of the corporate plan as well as key communication and engagement strategies and plans. The post holder will also provide strategic challenge, guidance and support to the Ombudsman and senior leaders to manage key stakeholder relationships effectively.

Responsibilities and Outcomes:

To manage the brand of the Housing Ombudsman - developing strategies for all our external communication channels and platforms to increase the visible impact of our work and proactively seek opportunities to raise awareness of the Housing Ombudsman and develop our offer.
Be responsible for a comprehensive internal communication programme which includes multiple engagement channels and all staff events - driving internal engagement with key strategic documents such as the business plan.
Be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the Ombudsman's external-facing events including the Member Responsible for Complaints (MRC) Annual Conference and the 'Meet the Ombudsman' events.
To deliver quality stakeholder engagement with our members, the Residents Panel and key third parties, such as advocacy and advice agencies.
To assist the Ombudsman to identify emerging issues within the sector and political landscape, including proposals for influencing key policy makers and responding to relevant consultations.
To provide the Ombudsman and senior leadership team with coaching on crucial presentations (such as giving evidence at select committees or inquests), strategic and tactical communications analysis, advice and support.
To build strong, agile relationships with peers to proactively facilitate cross-directorate working and ensure that strategic thinking about communication is built into everything we do.
To lead and manage teams of communication and stakeholder engagement specialists to deliver the work to high quality standards in a timely manner.
To contribute to the development, design and delivery of the corporate and business plans.
To produce critically important corporate publications, such as our required consultations and annual report.
Be responsible for a Communications Grid tracking all internal and external engagement and activities.
To assist and support the presentation and publication of our casework, systemic work, Centre for Learning and Code compliance work.

The post holder should strive at all times to adhere to HOS values of Learning , Excellence, Openness and Fairness.

 

The Successful Applicant

The candidate that secures the Head of Communications & Stakeholder Engagement opportunity at the Housing Ombudsman Service will be able to demonstrate the following:

Track Record:

A track record of leading, managing and motivating professional teams.
Professional, senior level communications experience in an organisation with a high public profile and a track record of advising at the most senior level.
Proven ability to develop and deliver high quality and innovative strategic communication campaigns and powerful storytelling communications internally and externally across a range of channels with a track record in evaluation to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
Proven ability to translate complex and sensitive information and communicating it effectively and appropriately to a range of audiences.
Extensive experience of working with the media in a high profile, national organisation including an up to date knowledge of social media and the way it can work alongside traditional media.
Experience of managing change and achieving results.
Experience in business planning, quality assurance and risk management.
Budget management

Knowledge & Skills:

Ability and agility to work flexibly in a context of change and ambiguity.
Comprehensive understanding of government and the wider public service arena including its political decision making processes.
Understanding of the wider social, political and economic environment and their impact on the issues, implications and challenges facing public sector organisations.
Good resilience and proven experience of working well under pressure.
Communicate articulately and confidently with a wide range of people.
Write clearly and concisely for senior audiences.
Influence and persuade others.
Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office applications

Behaviours:

Willing to be viewed as an ambassador for HOS
Demonstrably able to collaborate with purpose.
Exceptional communicator - keeps all relevant parties informed in a meaningful and timely manner
Has a desire to learn - asks how can things be improved and is open to views and feedback
Able to see things from others perspectives - can represent the interests of stakeholders in internal discussions
Motivates and leads others to deliver
Inspirational and actively builds trust and confidence

What's on Offer

Competitive Basic Salary up to £70,717 depending on suitability
27 Day Annual Leave + Bank Holidays rising with service
remote working with offices available in London and Manchester
flexi time working scheme
one professional membership paid for annually
annual health assessment
opportunity to join the Local Government pension scheme
enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption leave
personal allowance to spend on well being apps
employee discounts scheme
volunteer days policy - paid leave for volunteering
employee assistance programme
Cycle to Work scheme
payroll charity giving scheme

HOS is committed to equality of opportunity in all its practices, policies and procedures. It is our intention to promote a working environment that is free from harassment, bullying, victimisation or discrimination, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We expect all staff to behave respectfully with courtesy and consideration, whilst carrying out their duties. 

Application - To apply for this post your application must include:

A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
A Statement of Suitability (no longer than 1,000 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the person specification. Please add this at the front of your CV

Interviews: W/C 22nd August 2024 and W/C 29th August 2024

The interview will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be released to candidates who are successful at shortlist. 

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Page Personnel.

Job title: Head of External Relations

Hours: A minimum of 28 hours up to 35 hours (full-time)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £38,961 - £44,522 – salary based on a 35-hour working week (pro rata based on hours agreed). Salary offered commensurate on experience.

Location: Hybrid working. Based at our Head Office in Chorley but with a mixture of home and office working, supplemented by work in the community and meetings across Lancashire. Expectation to be office based 2 days per week as a minimum.

Do you want to use your skillset to join a team who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for the people of Lancashire? 

In this exciting and challenging role, the Head of External Relations will be a part of Lancashire Mind’s Senior Management Team and will be a pivotal to the ongoing growth and sustainability of the charity. The successful candidate will need to be commercially astute and an excellent communicator, as the role will focus on building and maintaining relationships and growing the reach of our external communications.

More specifically, the role will have key responsibilities linked to the following four priority areas:

- Overseeing the development of our range of growing sold services.

- Ensuring our marketing and communications are relevant, impactful and engaging.

- Supervising and developing an expanding training service.

- Strategic relationship management with businesses across Lancashire.

Lancashire Mind offer a 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), additional leave between Christmas and New Year, long-service leave, a workplace pension scheme, sick pay scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, an Employee Assistance Programme, regular supervision and significant learning and development opportunities.

See attached Recruitment Pack for more detailed information about Lancashire Mind and the job role. 

We want to be a great equal opportunities employer for all our staff, regardless of their background or characteristics. We recognise that not everyone is the same and that different people will require different support to fulfil their potential. One thing we can do to work towards that goal is to ensure that our staff team is representative of the diverse communities across Lancashire. We particularly encourage applications from people in communities that face mental health inequalities and from anyone with experience of living with a mental health condition.