Media Manager Jobs in Holborn, Greater London
By providing finance and support, at SIB we enable charities and social enterprises to exist, grow and thrive. We have disbursed nearly £0.5bn to thousands of organisations since 2002. Our team believes in the power of the social economy, champions the charities and social enterprises we support - and we are all working together to build a more equal society.
It is a hugely exciting time to join the organisation. We are growing, investing in our expert team, and building on the successes of the last few years.
To find out more about what we do here, our values and our generous benefits please visit our website.
Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable
About this role:
Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Communications and Policy Manager will support SIB’s track record of sector, government and media engagement, notably the high standard of publication set through its media partnerships with Tortoise and the Financial Times, its contributions to the policy landscape in the social sector, and its in-house data analysis and insight generation. This new post will contribute to SIB’s ongoing communications and policy work and its reach and influence.
Key responsibilities
1. Support the delivery of a comprehensive plan for our communications and policy activity, combining ongoing promotional communications, specific activities for funds and programmes, and proactively generated content and opportunities to influence
2. Co-ordinating with SIB partners in developing and delivering communication work, on major projects such as the Youth Investment Fund, the Recovery Loan Fund and the Enterprise Development Programme; ensuring that it is powered by data and customer insight of the highest quality
3. Keeping track of policy developments in areas of strategic importance to SIB, notably in social investment, youth, community energy and infrastructure investment. Writing briefings on key policy developments related to SIB’s strategic priorities, proactively identifying opportunities to further our policy agenda; also researching and preparing responses for relevant external consultations, using SIB data and evidence
4. Identifying, cultivating and maintaining relationships and partnerships with key policy, research and communications stakeholders
5. Attending and providing oversight to the Social Investment Forum, as part of SIB’s secretariat and hosting
6. Writing, editing and producing engaging and relevant content at pace for web, social media and e-newsletters, as well as earned and paid channels
7. Management of any external suppliers of communications and policy activities, including agencies, designers, consultants and think tanks
8. Working with the Marketing Manager, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Business Development Manager and wider team to deliver successful external events with customers, stakeholders and partners including attendance at Party Conferences.
9. To work in line with the organisation's values, principles and processes to achieve operational excellence.
10. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos
11. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I
12. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy
13. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required
Core competencies
- Significant experience at a managerial level in a PR, marketing, external affairs or communications role
- Excellent writing skills
- Good research skills, with an ability to absorb large amounts of information at pace, including in unfamiliar policy areas and produce cogent syntheses
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively teams across functions in an integrated way
- Good established networks through experience in a similar role, and a commitment to expanding those networks to support SIB’s strategic aims
- Experience of building effective media partnerships
- Good working knowledge of data-driven storytelling in a variety of outlets from organisation websites to mainstream media and confidence in interpreting data and understanding the key points to be drawn from it to gain traction in media and campaigning environments
- Experience of developing and delivering effective communications campaigns, including through a range of digital channels
- Strong planning skills and an ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong understanding of UK political context, especially as it concerns the social economy, and parliamentary process
- An understanding of how to promote research, policy papers, data analysis and other activities of a think tank and consultancy
- Excellent IT skills and the ability to learn new programmes quickly
Desirable competencies
- Data visualisation skills
- Data storytelling
- A good aesthetic eye and ability to shape images, visuals and formatting, and to liaise confidently with designers
- Understanding of the UK charity and social enterprise sectors
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
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Bain Research UK (BRUK) funds world-class research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of all those who are affected by neurological conditions.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters vital life changing, life-saving neurological research can be funded.
We are a well-established charity that has recently launched a new strategy to accelerate the progress and funding of neurological research. This is a new role. As a small and ambitious charity, we are seeking someone who is keen to join a growing team and develop their skills and career within a vibrant, positive organisation.
The role
Reporting to the Events and Community Fundraising Manager, you will play a crucial role as part of the Fundraising Team by providing the highest levels of fundraising and event administration support to ensure the provision of seamless, excellent supporter care and assistance to our supporters.
Whilst this role is primarily providing administrative support for our fundraising and event activities, there will be opportunities to be involved with all other aspects of the charity.
The successful candidate will need to be a good team player, able to work independently, flexible, hardworking and prepared to play an enthusiastic role in helping to deliver excellent supporter care and increased fundraising income. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
In this position, you will:
· Be the primary contact point with our supporters and fundraisers to provide excellent customer care
· Answer general public and supporter enquiries that come in by telephone, email and mail in a way that makes them feel important and valued regardless of the nature of their enquiry
· Ensure all fundraising income (cash, cheques online platform donations) is processed and recorded correctly onto the Donorfy database, and thanked in a timely manner
· Record as necessary enquiries, correspondence and responses on Donorfy
· Be the primary point of contact for our challenge events and community fundraisers. Build excellent relationships with them and provide materials and support, liaising before, during and following their activity/event as needed
· To work with the team to provide support for key fundraising activities such as the London Marathon and other challenge events. This will include assisting with event administration, answering telephone calls, responding to emails, thanking participants, processing donations, sending materials to participants and updating records on Donorfy
· Monitor our general email inboxes and respond to all enquiries in a timely manner
· Monitor Social Media and assist with providing content and responding to any enquires that come through these mediums
· Be responsible for ensuring stock control is monitored, both at the office and at our fulfilment house
· Appeal support: this may include contributing to content and will include monitoring schedules and deadlines
· Liaise with our fulfilment house and/or other suppliers, where necessary
· Liaise with finance as required
Person specification
You will be keen to develop your existing skills and to learn and absorb new skills. You will be methodical and well organised and provide careful attention to detail
It is essential that you have the following skills:
· Supporter care – must be able to provide our supporters and the general public with excellent customer service both written and over the phone
· Time management – you must be able to effectively manage your time and workload
· Attention to detail - you must be able to consistently produce accurate work
· IT literacy – you must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and, ideally, PowerPoint
· Familiarity with the use of social media
It is desirable that you have the following skills:
· Familiarity with CRM and/or database
Knowledge
It is desirable that you have the following knowledge:
· Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, and you may be required to carry out any other duties that fall reasonably within this role. There may be occasions where you will be required to work evenings and weekends at events.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is BRUK practice to review job descriptions and to update them from time to time, in consultation with the post-holder, to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are reasonably required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Help Musicians and sister charity Music Minds Matter are powered by a love of music, which is why they empower and support those who create it and make it happen.
For over 100 years, Help Musicians has been working hard to make a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across the UK. In a precarious profession often filled with ups and downs, opportunities are hard-won whilst challenges come along all too easily, with unsteady income and physical and mental health concerns common issues. Help Musicians offers a broad range of help to support music creators in times of crisis and opportunity - ensuring musicians across the UK can achieve their creative potential and sustain a career in music.
Sister charity, Music Minds Matter, puts mental wellbeing centre stage in music. It works proactively to help prevent mental health crises, providing everybody who works in music with the early support, knowledge and tools they need, at exactly the time they need them.
Love Music; Help Musicians
About the role
This role drives significant growth in awareness and engagement on our digital platforms through storytelling and campaign management.
You will use your digital marketing knowledge to increase the reach of the two charities’ brands, building donor awareness through optimised digital advertising (paid social, Google ad grants etc).
As a primary stakeholder in our social media strategy, you will understand what makes a good story; bringing our fundraising, brand and services to life.
About you
You'll be data-driven with a deep understanding of paid social media, Google Search, CPC, SEO. You will optimise campaigns by leveraging analytics and be able to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders across the charity using reporting platforms such as PowerBI. Excellent written communication skills are essential for effectively sharing insights.
Our work has a direct impact on the lives of thousands of people every year. If you are passionate about creating a world where musicians can thrive, then this could be the place for you.
How do I apply?
For full details of the role and how to apply please click Apply and visit our website. You will need to download our application forms and submit these to us by the deadline below.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 30th October, 9am
Our commitment to EDI
We are a charity that welcomes and positively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and will select the best person for the job based on merit, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, or socio-economic background.
We are proactively focussed on inclusion to ensure our team at Help Musicians and Music Minds Matter is representative of the diversity of musicians that we support. To find out more about our current Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, visit our dedicated webpage.
Find out more about our values, employee benefits and what it’s like to work at Help Musicians here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our ideal candidate will be a digital expert. You might have experience from the public, private or third sector or as a freelancer.
You will understand audiences and be a great writer for digital channels. You will be at home with the technical jargon of the digital world but be able to interpret and translate this for colleagues across the charity, cutting through piles of data to spot what is important.
This is a revamped, highly rewarding role, reflecting a renewed emphasis that we place on our paid media, and your work will be transformational working within a friendly and hardworking team committed to keeping children safe from sexual harm.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.
As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process we actively remove bias from applications i.e applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.
To prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to support a dynamic annual conference that brings together a diverse group of people to learn, be inspired and collaborate to achieve workplace justice and fight poverty and discrimination?
Workplace Justice is a new company limited by guarantee that has been created to take forward the annual New Organising Conference. The New Organising Conference is unique in bringing together a diverse group of participants - trade unions established and new, community organisers, not for profits, academics, lawyers and journalists, with a shared interest in worker rights. In July 2024, over 100 people delivered 57 different sessions to an audience of 240 people.
Overview of the role
This role, which will be largely remote, with regular online supervision and periodic meet-ups, offers the opportunity to support an important social justice initiative which has received hugely positive feedback from participants. You will have a high degree of autonomy, and a varied and interesting workload, as well as the opportunity to interact with and meet inspiring activists and educators. Because of the annual cycle of the conference, you will ideally be able to flex your working hours across the year, with the opportunity for a four week break after the conference.
Job description
To provide operational support for Workplace Justice and the New Organising Conference including finance, website, participant database, registration, social media and governance.
For more information please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We do appreciate that fundraising across radio is very niche and so are welcoming applications from candidates who have fundraising experience which has crossed over into media. Perhaps running large campaigns which have involved media interviews, PR projects etc.
We believe your skills in this areas are transferable to a radio environment and so are keen to hear from you as we recruit for this role.
Job Title Radio Fundraising Manager
Salary £35,000 per annum - £40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
Location London Office with some working from home
Hours of work Full-time 35 hours per week
Reporting to Head of Fundraising
Premier, Europe’s largest Christian Media organisation, is seeking a Radio Fundraising Manager to play a vital role in supporting our mission to connect people with God through media. You will lead all on-air fundraising efforts, including the Charity of the Year appeal, working closely with content teams and external consultants to creatively engage our audience. You’ll manage appeal resources, coach presenters, and ensure compelling messaging across all platforms. By supporting Premier’s on-air fundraising, you directly contribute to Premier’s ability to help listeners deepen their Christian faith through media.
If you’re an experienced fundraiser with a media background, or if you’re an experienced radio promotions manager with a talent for fundraising, this role could be for you!
Role Overview
- You will be responsible for the operational delivery of on-air fundraising appeals, including briefing documents, promotional materials, and donation incentives.
- You will review and implement the use of impact audio from on-air appeals, coach presenters during appeals, and manage the On-Air Testimony Producer who secures live donor calls.
- You will be a key contributor to Premier’s on-air fundraising programme, overseeing monthly on-air fundraising messaging, script writing, production, and traffic scheduling.
- You will contribute ideas for capturing audience data and oversee the execution of on-air data capture campaigns.
- The role requires liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of fundraising appeals, compliance with Ofcom regulations, and maintaining Premier's commitment to quality and equality.
Why Join Premier?
- We offer competitive salary
- Additional leave on your birthday
- Extra annual leave in addition to statutory
- Competitive sickness absence pay scheme
- Life Assurance scheme
- Employee Assistance with online GP scheme
- Working from home equipment allowance
- Eye care scheme
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, Premier offers:
- Great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look after one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually.
- Mission-driven work where you make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions worldwide.
- Dynamic team culture with supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.
Please note that the nature and/or context of the role mean that an occupational requirement applies for the postholder to be Christian.
Ready to make a lasting Impact? Apply now!
Premier exists to help people encounter God through media.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Policy Manager (Health and Care)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £43,342 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3*, Profession/Technical
*you will start at our entry point salary of £43,342 per annum, increasing to £46,051 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £48,760 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for an experienced policy professional to join our Policy and Evidence team to lead our impactful health and care policy activity. You’ll lead a high-performing team operating at the heart of a friendly and supportive directorate with an excellent track record of influencing policy change. Working across a large and varied portfolio, you’ll take the lead in developing and leading our policy positions, campaigns and influencing programmes.
We have strong relationships across the charity, clinical, and governmental sectors. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with external partners as a thought leader on major issues like access to treatments and neurology services, mental health, community rehabilitation, and support for carers.
You’ll have a central leadership role across the team in ensuring that our policy work is built around strong evidence, informed by and developed with people living with MS, and drives impactful change.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 30 October
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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Us
Population Matters is an environmental charity, working to ensure that our population can co-exist in harmony with nature and prosper on a healthy planet.
We campaign for people to consider choosing smaller families and to consume sustainably; we believe in a multifaceted approach to confronting climate change and tackling biodiversity loss.
Our vision is of a future in which our population co-exists in harmony with nature and prospers on a healthy planet, to the benefit of all.
Our mission is to drive positive, large-scale action through fostering choices that help achieve a sustainable human population and regenerate our environment.
You
Are you an expert fundraiser with a background in legacies and individual giving? Are you looking for a role that gives you the autonomy to shape and grow an individual giving, legacy and in-memory fundraising programme?
We are entering a new five-year strategy period and are looking for someone to take a strategic, long-term approach to maximising income and engagement in these areas. Your evidence-based approach will capitalise on firm foundations, in terms of our setup and our strong financial position.
If your application is successful, you will form part of a growing peer group of managers as the organisation’s recent successes means it grows, professionalises and increases its focus on impact.
How we’ll do things
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law.
We will use blind recruitment practices to minimise unconscious bias.
The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 28 October. We will hold first interviews on 5 and 6 November, remotely, with Sho Nair, Head of Fundraising and Engagement, and Ben Stallworthy, Digital and Communications Manager. We will hold second interviews on 14 November, in person, with Sho Nair and Amy Jankiewicz, Chief Executive.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
Salary: Starting in the range advertised, negotiable within that range.
Working Pattern: We promote and encourage flexible working all types, in line with our new flexible working policy, taking effect from November 2024.
Location: Home-based in the UK or internationally, with occasional travel and access to our office space.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave pa; additional three days’ closure over Christmas; employer pension contribution 6-8%, employee matching contribution min 2%; Employee Assistance Programme; we fund and encourage CPD.
Please address the person specification in your covering letter.
We are respectful of differences and embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities.
Role purpose
As Digital Communications Manager, you will be using digital communication channels to support the engagement of our community of supporters, partners, patients, families and staff in the work of the charity and helping realise our shared ambition with the Trust to be national leaders in the delivery of patient care and health innovation. Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing, the Digital Communications Manager will be proactive in shaping and managing the charity’s digital presence (including the website), with a strong focus on tracking and using data. The Digital Communications Manager will be part of a collaborative and creative team responsible for the development and delivery of the CW+ Communications and Marketing strategy, including on- and offline communications, PR and media, donor stewardship and marketing collateral, and events support.
Key responsibilities
- Working with the Head of Communications and Marketing to ensure effective, data-driven use of CW+ digital channels (website and social media) in support of marketing, communications and fundraising plans and annual social media plan.
- Working closely with the Public Fundraising Manager to ensure that the charity’s fundraising activities are being effectively supported and promoted across all channels.
- Working closely with the Fundraising Team on the development of fundraising campaigns and leading on the use of paid socials (including budget management and reporting).
- Leading on using digital tracking, analysis and insights to inform and adapt digital content and strategy as the charity’s strategic needs evolve.
- Providing expert ownership of Mailchimp (or other mailing platforms as required) and ensuring PECR/GDPR compliance.
- Strategic oversight and day-to-day management of the CW+ website and social media channels, including creating accurate content and assets that conform to the CW+ style and brand guidelines.
- Providing the main point of contact with external developers, designers and suppliers where necessary.
- Leading on website accessibility, updating and informing colleagues as necessary.
- Supporting the delivery of CW+ events.
- Writing engaging, tailored copy for a variety of audiences.
- Commissioning and creating content for on- and offline channels.
- Proofreading and editing copy, ensuring that it adheres to the CW+ tone of voice and style guidelines.
- Carrying out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the line manager.
Essential skills and experience
- Communications and content creation experience across a wide range of channels including digital and print.
- Demonstrable experience of tracking and analysing data in support of effective marketing and communications activities in line with strategic objectives.
- Experience of website Content Management Systems and Customer Relationship Management systems.
- Extensive experience of using digital marketing email platforms.
- Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and SEO.
- Understanding of current PECR and GDPR guidelines.
- Experience of updating, monitoring and managing multiple social media platforms including managing paid campaigns.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, with different audiences and stakeholders. • Excellent writing, copy-editing and proofreading skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience of working in a busy communications, PR or marketing team.
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing schedules internally and with external suppliers.
- Experience of working to corporate style and brand guidelines.
- Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
Desirable skills and experience
- Intermediate/advanced Adobe InDesign skills.
- Experience in a healthcare or NHS charity setting.
- Experience of Asana or a similar work management platform.
Personal attributes
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive and collegiate approach to work.
- The ability to work in a collaborative and sensitive way within a team, across an organisation and with external stakeholders.
- The ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, manage competing deadlines and perform well under pressure.
- Well organised and proactive with strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to the purpose and ethos of CW+.
Key terms and benefits
- Hours: 35 per week (normally 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday with flexible and/or hybrid working where appropriate).
- Pension: employer contribution of 8%.
- Holiday: 27 days per annum, plus UK bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
- Other benefits available: HSF health plan, season ticket loan
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter of no more than two sides demonstrating how your skills and experience match the person specification in the job description.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 22 October 2024.
Please note that interviews will be held in person at the CW+ office in London on 5 November 2024 so please let us know when you apply if you are unable to make that date. The successful candidate will ideally start in early January, so please let us know your current notice period if applicable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Communications and Digital Officer (Black Thrive Global)
Reports to: Communications Manager
Geographic focus: All
Salary: £30,000 - £32,500
Hours: 37.5 per week (full-time, flexible and hybrid working)
Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution, employee assistance program.
About Black Thrive
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding meaningful change at every level of society so that thriving is not the exception but the norm for Black people.
Black Thrive Global evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016 to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people in Lambeth. Black people’s cumulative exposure to negative experiences and poor outcomes are not unique to Lambeth therefore Black Thrive Global was founded in 2020 to address the detrimental outcomes for Black people of African and Caribbean descent wherever they may be located.
Our work covers all life stages – children and young people, working age adults and older adults. Our guiding principle is to center the lived experiences of Black communities in all that we do. Our strategic priorities are to embed race equity in systems change and to decolonise the evidence landscape, meaning we produce, amplify and support research developed via a Black lens.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for a creative, organised, and disciplined person to take on a key role within our rapidly expanding organisation. As the Communications and Digital Officer, you will be central in the implementation of Black Thrive Global’s communications strategy. You will be supporting our Communications Manager in the delivery of all aspects of communications and marketing activity with both key stakeholders and the public.
You will help to support the creation of a compelling and consistent narrative about the work that Black Thrive Global does across all our communication channels. You will be integral in helping to disseminate key messaging for core projects and work-streams working closely with our internal teams and external partners. Black Thrive Global’s communication approach aims to be both reactive and proactive, and you will be expected to be well informed about events and trends in the media and public arena.
Duties and responsibilities
- Produce compelling and engaging content for internal and external blog posts, newsletters, and digital content across our communication channels.
- Produce in-house design for publications and promotional materials and social media assets as required.
- Lead on delivery and scheduling of the Communications Calendar, this will include horizon scanning of the news agenda as well as regular yearly campaigns i.e., Disability Week, Refugee Month, International Day of the Girl, LGBTQIA+ etc.
- Deliver and implement our social media strategy across our various platforms.
- Lead on managing and developing social media channels to engage and grow our online audience.
- Maintain and update our website and digital content.
- Support the Communications Manager and internal teams with producing reactive media and digital outputs.
- Support with PR and media relations tasks, including monitoring coverage, building up journalist databases and drafting statements and releases.
- Support internal teams with event coordination and marketing campaigning.
- Collecting and analysing data and information of communications activity to assess our impact and opportunities for brand growth.
- Support the Communications Manager with the quarterly Directors’ Communications Report.
- Work with freelancers and volunteers as required.
- Spend up to 10% of time supporting corporate business such as strategy and administration.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
We are looking for someone that is wanting to grow and develop in this role, and we are committed to providing the time and resources needed to ensure that you flourish. We ask that you maintain a willingness to learn.
Essential (E) / Desirable (D)
* Indicates criteria which candidates can be supported to meet if other criteria are met.
Experience
- Experience of working in communications or PR role (E)
- Experience of maintaining WordPress website CMS (E)
- Experience of social media management (E)
- Experience in copywriting, editing and proofreading (E)
- Experience of videography, photography, and editing (D) *
- Experience of planning, managing, and delivering events (D)
*Ability, skills, knowledge
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the experiences of people of African and Caribbean descent. (E)
- Ability to think creatively, translating strategic objectives into appropriate communications activity and content (E)
- Analytical skills; able to undertake situational analysis and identifying opportunities for improved engagement (D)
- Ability to use the following software packages, MS Office, Canva, Adobe Photoshop (E)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying complex information in adaptable ways to different audiences (E)
- A strong interest in the news and external affairs, with a passion for social justice (D)
- Have the desire to make a positive impact, particularly for underrepresented communities (E
Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive so the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required but we will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Application process and requirements
Please write and submit a one-page cover letter alongside your CV. In your cover letter you should summarise how the experience on your CV makes you suitable for the role and your motivation for joining Black Thrive Global.
Candidates will be sifted using their submitted information of a curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter.
Successful interview candidates will be expected to do a pre-interview task and one interview presentation.
Unfortunately, due to capacity and volume of applicants only successful candidates will hear from us.
In your cover letter you should summarise how the experience on your CV makes you suitable for this role and explain your motivation for joining Black Thrive Global.
Successful interview candidates will be expected to do a pre-interview task and one interview presentation.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a passionate marketer to join The Economist Educational Foundation as a Marketing Executive. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness, engagement and growth for our global audience of educators.
This new role offers a rare opportunity to join an ambitious and dynamic team looking to reach over 1 million school children by the end of 2026. We are seeking an energetic, motivated marketing professional in the early stages of their career who is eager to develop their skills and work in a creative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is results-driven, an excellent communicator and a master of multitasking.
ABOUT US
We’re a small, creative and fast-growing charity that was established from inside The Economist Group in 2012.
Our programme, Topical Talk, reaches over 10,000 teachers and 400,000 children in over 124 countries. Children who take part in Topical Talk learn to form nuanced views on complex issues and consider different perspectives in times of misinformation and polarisation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Execute effective global marketing campaigns using a mix of channels (email, social media, PPC, web, etc.).
● Manage our social media channels and lead community engagement on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X, building relationships with corporate partners and other stakeholders.
● Develop automated email journeys and tailored content to increase account-holder engagement and retention.
● Work closely with our Product & Design team to deliver compelling content for all marketing materials (digital and print ads, emails, press releases, social media posts, etc.).
● Develop expertise in our programme and target audience, performing research and analysis to make decisions and recommendations.
● Ensure SEO best practices are implemented across all digital channels.
● Monitor and analyse marketing performance, using insights to inform optimisations and campaign plans.
● Build marketing partner relationships with external media publications and industry associations.
REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Skills and attributes
● Communication skills: you are a clear, confident communicator with excellent copywriting skills and attention to detail.
● Adaptable and organised: you are able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work to tight deadlines.
● Creative problem-solver: you are highly self-motivated, intuitive and committed to continuous improvement.
● Teamwork: you are energetic, curious, bold and collaborative, developing strong relationships internally and externally.
● Goal-oriented and driven: you are inspired by our mission and driven to exceed targets.
● Global outlook: you have a strong understanding of international market trends and are able to tailor strategies for a range of audiences.
● Tech-savvy: you have proven social media experience, including LinkedIn and TikTok. You are highly skilled in utilising digital marketing tools, analytics platforms and automation software to drive data-driven campaigns.
Experience
You must have…
● At least two years of digital marketing experience, including social media and email marketing.
● Experience using platforms like Hootsuite, MailChimp and WordPress, and analytics systems such as Google Analytics.
● A proven track record of planning, analysing and reporting on campaigns.
You might have…
● Relevant professional qualifications in marketing (e.g. CIM)
● Experience in charity and education sectors.
● Paid media experience.
We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
If you require any adjustments for your interview, just let us know.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
Tender works with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. We enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse.
We have identified core audiences we are seeking to engage more proactively and more consistently to both spread the message of our work and to influence public policy and statutory commissioning decisions. We are now looking for a Communications Manager to drive this work and establish our position as an influential, informed and powerful voice for change.
You will work closely with the Development Director to develop and implement a cross-organisational communications strategy to maximise our reach and brand awareness amongst core audiences, leading in turn to increased funding and an impact on statutory and policy approaches to preventing VAWG. You will line manage our Senior Communications Coordinator and collaborate closely with the senior leadership team (SLT), who lead on our policy and influencing work. You will also support the Development team to better engage current and potential supporters and funders.
Bridging the gap between senior leadership and delivery, you will be a confident and strategic thinker, but remain excited by the challenge of getting stuck in. You will be comfortable supporting colleagues to deliver activity as well as working independently on your own projects. You will have the knowledge and experience to ensure that the right policies, frameworks and plans are in place for our small team to achieve ambitious plans.
The main purposes of the Communications Manager role are:
- Developing, leading and implementing Tender’s communications strategy, focusing on supporting our fundraising and building engagement with key audiences
- Accountability for Tender’s organisational profile, building profile and engagement through content creation with key strategic audiences, including the website, social media, and print and online marketing materials
- Accountability for the development and management of Tender’s own media channels, ensuring a consistent user experience and organisational voice
Required knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of audience segmentation and personalisation and of optimising CRMs to improve supporter journeys
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Experience in leading or supporting the development of communications strategies and operational plans
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Demonstrable experience working in a communications or campaigning role
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Creating high quality content across various channels (blogs, social media posts, website landing pages, marketing materials, newsletters, case studies etc)
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Writing engaging copy for different audiences and objectives, such as fundraising campaigns, internal communications and corporate engagement
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Please note that role will involve regular travel across the North East region and occasional travel across the UK.
We are seeking a Training & Engagement Manager to work across our portfolio of programmes, particularly focusing on Education in the North East of England and our Parental Engagement Programme. You will be creative, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a small team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the education sector and awareness of parental engagement, including looked after children services, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to supporting families and young people.
Main Role & Responsibilities
As our Training & Engagement Manager, Parents & Education, you will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes, with particular focus on the education and parental engagement programmes.
You will have responsibility for stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training in the North-East of England (Education) and nationally (Parents). You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of stakeholders from schools, youth organisations, children’s services to parents and carers.
You will also provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events. You will work with organisations to collate case studies and evidence, supporting the programme's achievements and our overall impact.
Please submit your CV and covering letter by 12pm, Monday 4th November.
Your covering letter should include:
- Your motivations for applying to Ygam.
- How this role fits into your wider career plans.
- Any experience (professional, voluntary, lived, or other) relevant to this role in line with the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Role
As the Digital Marketing Manager, you will lead the strategic planning, execution, and optimisation of multi-channel digital marketing campaigns that drive impactful results for our charity partners. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management, ensuring that both day-to-day tactical tasks and long-term strategic goals are met.
You will be responsible for managing paid social campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter) and more. This includes overseeing campaign performance, client communications, and ensuring that our campaigns deliver a strong return on ad spend (ROAS).
You will collaborate closely with internal teams to build, deliver, and refine sector-leading digital marketing campaigns that maximise income for our clients.
Background
Social Mind are experts at using social fundraising to drive income and engagement. From product innovation, journey design and campaign builds to virtual event management, we support charities in delivering successful campaigns at scale.
Our fundraising platform, Social Sync, aims to revolutionise the sector with integrated digital fundraising campaigns, and behavioural omni-channel supporter journeys.
We empower charities to raise more money with integrated multi-platform fundraising, drive supporter acquisition and build stronger relationships with sophisticated, personal journeys unlocking supporter potential with meaningful insights.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy
- Campaign Development: Oversee the development of multichannel paid social media marketing campaigns with the objective of providing our clients the best possible return on ad spend.
- Strategy refinement and innovation: Responsible for the refinement of the paid marketing strategies offered to our charity partners. Leading on testing new platform, audience and creative approaches which significantly improve outcomes.
- Industry Leadership: Understand and influence industry trends and standards, ensuring that Social Mind remains a leader in digital marketing innovation for the charity sector
Campaign Delivery
- Production: Oversee and support the production of marketing campaign resources such as copy and media ensuring the final execution meets our charity partners brand requirements and delivers the best possible results.
- Media Buying and Search Engine Optimisation: Oversee and support the delivery of paid social media campaigns with significant budgets working across a variety of channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter), and more. Develop and execute SEO strategies.
- Campaign Optimisation: Continuously monitor campaign KPIs, adjusting strategies as needed to maximise ROAS and campaign effectiveness.
Team Leadership and Development
- Mentorship and Team Support: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in digital marketing practices. Lead on recruitment and resource management of both permanent staff and freelance contributors to build a strong marketing team capable of delivering exceptional results.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including Customer Success, Stewardship, Supporter Journeys and Product to ensure cohesive and successful campaign delivery.
- Client Side Subject Matter Expert: Work closely with Customer Success team to provide client communications and to attend client meetings in capacity of subject matter expert on digital campaign strategy and optimisation.
What You Will Do
- Proactively Lead Industry Innovation: Continuously scan the horizon for emerging trends and advancements in digital marketing, ensuring Social Mind not only stays ahead of industry shifts but also actively influences and shapes future standards in the charity sector.
- Lead Paid Social Campaigns and SEO: Oversee the end-to-end management of multi-channel paid social campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter) ensuring effective execution and optimisation for maximum return on ad spend.
- Drive Campaign Innovation: Implement innovative strategies to continuously improve campaign performance, adopting a test-and-learn approach to optimise ads, targeting, and creative assets.
- Creative Design: Be accountable for creative design and managing the required resource to deliver against multiple concurrent projects with competing deadline making decisions on when to outsource to support internal team.
- Analyse and Report Campaign Performance: Use analytics to track, measure, and report on the success of campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Develop Team Expertise: Mentor and support your team, fostering a progressive culture of development in digital marketing practices, creative design, and data-driven decision-making.
Skills and Knowledge
- Paid Media and SEO Expertise: Significant hands-on experience in planning, executing, and optimising PPC and paid social campaigns, preferably within a digital agency or charity environment.
- Analytical Proficiency: Strong analytical skills with experience in using tools like Google Analytics to track, report, and optimise campaign performance.
- Digital Marketing Landscape: A thorough understanding of the digital marketing landscape, including experience across multiple platforms.
- Attention to Detail: Outstanding written skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring error-free communication and reporting.
- Project Management: Proven track record of managing multiple projects or accounts concurrently while maintaining high standards of work.
- Innovative Thinking: Ability to identify and implement new digital marketing strategies, driving continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry trends.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team.
We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship and you must be able to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Communications and Engagement Manager to join AfriKids.
AfriKids is an international development charity which supports children in Northern Ghana. Established in 2002, they work hand in hand with local communities to deliver sustainable solutions that keep children in education and aim to break the cycle of poverty for the next generation.
The Communications and Engagement Manager is a new role which is part of AfriKids’ UK fundraising team. They have recently launched a new brand identity and you will play a key role in driving awareness of the charity and engaging with existing and potential supporters and donors to drive revenue from audiences in the UK and Africa. This role would suit a creative storyteller who is confident planning and delivering compelling content and impactful communications strategies.
To be successful in the Communications and Engagement Manager role you will need:
- Proven experience planning and delivering communications strategies that drive brand awareness and engagement
- Experience in email marketing and organic social media management
- Excellent storytelling skills and the ability to create compelling written and visual content
- Previous experience in international development or the charity sector would be beneficial but is by no means essential
Salary: £34,272 - £41,501
Full-time, Permanent
Location: Remote working (1 day in the London office per month)
Deadline for applications: Thursday 10th October
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.