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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 on our website

About you

You will have the responsibility for overseeing the development and implementation of digital communications across the Society, including management and development of the website, social media platforms and email marketing.

The post holder will work across the Society to produce digital campaigns that build on the Society’s strategic priorities, harnessing the power of our members by putting their work at the front and centre of our communications, in order to champion why microbiology matters to a range of audiences including the public and the media.

It will involve the use of monitoring and evaluation to ensure effective delivery of innovative communications and content across platforms including social media and the Society’s email marketing output. The role will also manage, evaluate and develop the Society’s website, ensuring it is both future-proof and effective as a hub for anyone interested in microbes. 

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 wellbeing) 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: 30th 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 their 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.”

Digital Editor - Policy, Practice and Advocacy

Contract: Permanent, Full time,

Location: The role can be based in the UK or one of the following countries where WaterAid works, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective country, Ghana, Nigeria, or Tanzania
This post is a global role where the post holder will work closely with colleagues currently based in the UK. Therefore, time zones that make working in another country practicably feasible will be a consideration when choosing applicants.
For the UK Location, we offer hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. The role is within the salary banding of Grade 5 in the UK and Grade E in the Country Programme.

• UK: 39,358 - 41,325 GBP per annum plus benefits
• Ghana: 158,452 - 199,421 GHS per annum with benefits
• Nigeria: 13,026,241 - 17,892,728 NGN per annum plus benefits
• Tanzania: 73,500,591 - 91,875,738 TZS per annum plus benefits

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in digital communications to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Digital Editor - Policy, Practice and Advocacy to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. 

About the Team:
Fundraising and communications at WaterAid is ambitious, dynamic and rewarding. This post sits within the Digital Content and Experience team, which manages our online platforms and content, and delivers unique digital experiences designed to raise awareness, inspire brand love and stimulate action through a variety of channels. The team also supports global WaterAid colleagues. The Digital Content and Experience team is part of the Communications and Fundraising directorate and at the forefront of sector-leading, award-winning campaigns and products, thanks to a multi-disciplinary outlook and a test-and learn culture.

About the Role:
As our Digital Editor - Policy, Practice and Advocacy, you will take day-to-day responsibility for content on WaterAid's WASH Matters and global websites and digital channels, creating high-quality, user-centred material that compels people to act, while communicating organisational priorities.

In this role, you will work closely with our Programme Support, Policy and Campaigns, and global teams, to ensure the effective planning, production and continuous optimisation of digital content that is both inspiring and engaging.

You'll also:

• Support the Digital Content Manager - Policy, Practice and Advocacy (PPA) to develop and deliver on the digital content strategy for PPA.
• Proactively identify the need for new content that engages online audiences, writing or commissioning new content as required.
• Collaborate with other teams on developing audience-led digital content for global advocacy campaigns and moments.
• Work closely with the Content Marketing Manager (Email) to develop and publish the WASH Matters newsletter.
• Monitor and feed back on the performance of digital content through Google Analytics and social reporting tools.

About You:

• A track record in, and passion for, digital communications and copywriting.
• Proven experience of writing and sub-editing copy for web, mobile, social media and email.
• Extensive editorial skills, including creating digital content, taking decisions, making sound judgements (regarding copy, imagery and social interaction) and publishing without supervision.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• A strong understanding of the digital landscape and ability to respond creatively to emerging trends.
• Excellent stakeholder and project management skills, diplomacy, written and verbal communication skills.
• An understanding of web design and UX principles.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Monday, 26th 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 letter in one document in 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 countries. 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.

Join our team as a Publications Coordinator and use your skills to oversee the effective production, publication, and distribution of our two flagship Science Education journals. If you have experience in project management or publications coordination, a passion for ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality content and are looking for an opportunity to deepen your expertise in the publishing industry this flexible, part-time opportunity could be for you.Ideal for someone early in their career, this position provides the chance to work closely with editors, authors, and stakeholders in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

About you

You're a detail-oriented professional with experience in project management or publications coordination, eager to streamline processes and ensure the smooth production of high-quality content. You thrive in small, agile teams but are also confident working independently, managing conflicting priorities, and meeting deadlines. With strong written and verbal communication skills, you’re comfortable liaising with editors, authors, and various stakeholders at all levels. Your technical proficiency with software like Microsoft 365, and familiarity with content management systems, makes you well-equipped to handle the intricacies of journal publication and distribution.

About the ASE

The Association for Science Education is a not for profit professional association that supports a global community of science educators.  We provide a range of professional development activities, publish journals and books, run events including large annual and regional conference and provide a valuable community of professional support to teachers, technicians, teacher trainees and teacher educators. 

Benefits

• A small friendly charity with a sense of purpose and supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Employer contribution to personal pension of 4%
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (or part-time equivalent)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a remote GP service, an employee helpline, telephone counselling as well as up to 6 structured counselling sessions and cash back towards every day medical expenses.
• Personalised training opportunities.

The ASE is a professional community dedicated to supporting excellence in teaching and learning, driving forward initiatives to help make it a great place to work. Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the core of how we work. The Association aims to recruit and retain a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of our community, where everyone is welcome and supported regardless of ethnicity, faith, gender or sexual orientation.  

We will be interviewing as we receive suitable applicants, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

LabourList is the leading dedicated media platform covering all things Labour, providing breaking news, insider analysis and robust party debate through our website, daily newsletter and events programme.

We are looking for a new colleague to lead our business work alongside the editor, at an exciting and important moment for us with Labour now in power.

One day you could be sourcing new sponsorship for events or content or organising panel and social events; another day you could be planning our budget or handling payroll, invoicing and accounts.

We are supportive but independent of Labour, with readers, writers and speakers from across the party and beyond, from many MPs and members to policy experts.

We have hosted many events with leading Labour figures, and former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has called us a “wonderful” resource for the labour movement – while columnist Polly Toynbee has said she “couldn’t do without LabourList’s information and analysis”.

The role is likely to be mainly remote-working, but with some London co-working, meetings and events required, and very occasional work elsewhere.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences match the job description and person specification below, and a few lines on why you want the role. If you have any questions, feel free to email us via jobs (at) labourlist (dot) org - and there’s no such thing as a stupid question.

What the job role is likely to involve:

Events

• Planning, promoting and delivering a programme of successful panel, social or other events in person or online
• Raising revenue from events by securing sponsorship and selling tickets, helping fund our day-to-day journalism

Fundraising 

• Securing further funding opportunities more widely, from advertorials or adverts to sponsored LabourList editorial partnerships, from seeking out new grants to building donations from readers
• Building relationships with potential partners, donors and event speakers across and beyond Labour
• Working with ad partners to assist with their clients’ ad campaigns

Finances

• Planning and monitoring the organisation’s budget with the editor
• Making, invoicing for and following up on external payments due
• Managing payroll, HMRC payments and expenses
• Working with external accountants to maintain company accounts

Operations

• Taking responsibility for record keeping and organisation of documents
• Writing board meeting agendas, minutes and other relevant documents
• Supporting the organisation with other ad hoc work flexibly as required in a small team, such as HR or support on editorial projects

What we’re looking for in applicants:

This role is likely to suit someone who is:

• Highly organised and attentive to detail, with the ability to balance, keep track of and deliver on competing priorities to deadlines
• A good communicator able to promote LabourList in person and in writing, and to build and maintain good relations and work collaboratively with key stakeholders – from event or ad partners and MPs to LabourList colleagues and board members
• Able to adapt and learn quickly in a varied role where duties could evolve in a fast-moving political and media environment
• Available to work at Labour party conference in September 2025 (and ideally to attend at least part of Labour conference this year to see our work)
• Interested in and supportive of Labour politics
• Able to work occasional antisocial hours when events or tight deadlines require

It’s likely to suit someone with experience of:

• Directly generating income for an organisation or campaign
• Organising and running events, from design to marketing to on-the-ground oversight
• Leading projects from conception to completion
• Preparing and analysing budgets

Note this is not an exhaustive or fixed list of duties, which may develop over time in a small team.

If you can meet most but not all of the criteria listed, we would still encourage you to apply.

We are seeking applications from everyone, but would particularly encourage those from backgrounds under-represented in senior media or political roles to apply.

Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Health Advice Officers to join our friendly Health Advice team who create trusted health information to empower everyone with a lung condition to live well. All our health information is developed using the latest evidence and with the support of people with lung conditions and healthcare professionals.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

As Health Advice Officer, you will support our Health Advice team to produce high-quality, clinically accurate, and accessible health advice content for people living with lung conditions. You’ll support our Health Advice Editors to write, edit and proofread digital and print health advice. You’ll also be responsible for uploading health advice content to the Asthma + Lung UK website and ensuring our webpages offer a good user experience.

This is an excellent role for someone with strong writing, editing and proof-reading skills, who can create clear and engaging digital and print content in plain English. You’ll have strong digital skills which you will use improve the user experience on our website, gather and monitor performance of our content. You’ll be organised and able to manage competing priorities, you’ll be a strong team player who can build and maintain effective working relationships.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Contract: Permanent 

Salary: £38,613- £41,852 p.a. (Inc London Weighting) 

Hours of work: Full time/35 hours per week 

Location: London Office/ Hybrid 

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. 

Who we are 

CAFOD is a leading international development agency in England & Wales and is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). 

CAFOD is part of one of the world’s largest aid networks (Caritas Internationalis) which has a presence in 193 countries and is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. We work through Catholic and secular organisations to reach people of all faiths and none, and in places that others can’t. 

About the role 

This is the perfect role for a press officer with great news judgement, who is proactive about hunting out media opportunities, and tenacious about seeing ideas through until coverage appears.

You’ll be comfortable pitching to a range of producers, journalists and editors, will have a sense of what makes a good broadcast spokesperson, and be confident helping colleagues to prepare for media opportunities. International development experience is not essential, but you’ll be able to show a strong interest in our work and be passionate about helping deliver our mission. 

We are looking for a creative go-getter with lots of ideas about how to secure media coverage for our work. You should be able to write well and build relationships with a wide range of people around the world. In return, you’ll be given room to flourish and supported to raise the profile of CAFOD, and will also have the chance to work on humanitarian appeals launched by the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Essential criteria for the role will include:  

• Experience of securing media and PR coverage 

• Experience working with digital teams, to ensure a “digital first” approach to media

• Experience turning complicated issues into newsworthy stories

• Experience coming up with your own ideas to generate media coverage 

• Experience creating captivating and inspiring content 

• A passion for international development and the values of CAFOD 

Safeguarding 

All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.

Why Choose CAFOD?  

 At CAFOD we value our employees and are committed to offering a healthy work–life balance and promoting the well-being of our employees.  

Hybrid working with at least 40% of your time in the London Office.  

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below.  

• 34 days holiday (20 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)  

• Additional 10 days annual leave purchase scheme  

• Enhanced Pension (6% - 17.5% contribution)  

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan  

• Enhanced Maternity, paternity and adoption pay  

• Enhanced Sick pay & income protection  

• Life Assurance x 3 annual salary  

• Employee Assistance Programme  

 We offer all our employees learning and development opportunities, we provide training, coaching and mentoring to support your development in various aspects of our work.  

CAFOD is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and we are keen to increase the diversity of our teams. We are particularly keen to seek out applications from people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

There's room for everyone: Catholics and non-Catholics; people of all faiths and none. We employ people of all ages and ethnicities in all corners of the world. The result? A friendly and open-minded organisation.  

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults  

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.   

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.