Media Manager Jobs in Penzance
SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.
We are now looking for a UK-based dynamic Media and PR Manager to take the lead on media engagement and PR activities, helping to:
- build our brand profile in the UK
- raise awareness of the work we do.
- foster external relationships with journalists, potential ambassadors/advocates and others
- work with colleagues in the UK and across the SOS Children’s Villages Federation to achieve results.
- pitch stories and interviews; and create content, campaigns and other materials, to secure media coverage
If you are a proactive and motivated media and PR professional with a good understanding of global issues, looking for an exciting new challenge within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!
To Apply
Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 7 January 2025, 9am UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.
Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
Please ensure you have read the Candidate Pack in full before applying
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Based anywhere in the UK, this role is critical for increasing MyBnk’s visibility, engaging stakeholders, and driving brand advocacy.
As part of our Fundraising and Communications Directorate, this new role will play a critical part in our small but mighty communications team. The Brand Engagement Manager will lead MyBnk’s offline communication efforts, with a primary focus on public relations, public affairs, and event management. This role is critical for increasing MyBnk’s visibility, engaging stakeholders, and driving brand advocacy. You will work closely with the Senior Strategic Communications Manager to oversee the organisation’s public-facing presence through impactful events, campaigns, and strategic media outreach, while maintaining the organisation’s brand reputation.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and creative professional with a background in public relations, advocacy campaigns, events, or stakeholder engagement. You will have a passion for storytelling and a commitment to using your skills to drive MyBnk’s mission forward.
If you are interested in applying, more details can be found in the Candidate Pack.
We bring the language of finance to life so that everyone can navigate their money with confidence, no matter where they start.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Design for Good
Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.
Your Role
We are seeking a Senior Communications & PR Leader to drive impactful internal and external communications and strengthen our global network. You will be responsible for developing and executing a dynamic communications strategy while building strong relationships with media partners to raise awareness of our global alliance and its achievements. This is a hands-on role ideal for a candidate who excels at strategic thinking but is also comfortable with content creation using own copywriting and visual skills, as well as guiding other content creators from volunteering partners.
We are looking for someone who shares the DfG mission, has a passion for storytelling, and excels at strategising and delivering innovative communication and PR initiatives. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also possess exceptional communication skills to engage effectively within our global network, connecting diverse audiences and their communication departments. The Communication & PR leader will collaborate with programme staff, and senior management to deliver compelling content across various platforms, including digital marketing, press, branding and storytelling initiatives. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact-driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communication Strategy: Develop and implement a communications strategy to elevate DfG’s global visibility and impact.
- Public Relations & Branding: Build and strengthen relationships with press contacts, and public relations partners to expand DfG’s reach. Enhance and promote our brand to ensure consistent messaging and representation.
- Content Development: Lead and create content for various channels, including the website, social media, events, annual reviews, and press releases
- Content Execution: Plan, coordinate, and deliver communication activities in partnership with alliance communication leads and external partners.
Key Requirements:
- Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
- Senior-level experience in communications, and public relations ideally in an NGO, charity or mission-driven organisation.
- Strong public relations network and a proven track record of securing media coverage for a global organisation.
- Exceptional communication skills in English, with strong storytelling abilities (additional languages are a plus).
- Ability to work independently while motivating and collaborating with colleagues and partners globally.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working remotely with international teams across different time zones.
Preferred Skills and qualifications
- Proven experience building and managing relationships with media, partners, and stakeholders (foundation is a plus)
- Experience in sectors related to international culture, design, creativity, or sustainability.
- Familiarity with diverse media channels and target audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, or a related field.
Compensation
Salary payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education.
Responses to applications
Replies will be sent during January 2025.
Design for Good builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ SDGs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you are interested in leading a service that helps to empower women and birthing people and their supporters with advice and information about human rights through pregnancy and birth, please read on and download our recruitment pack for more information about Birthrights and the role.
About Birthrights:
Birthrights was founded in 2013 with the understanding that at the heart of the poor experiences and outcomes of maternity care for so many people in the UK, is a consistent failure to listen to the voices of women and birthing people and a disregard for their fundamental human rights. We champion the rights of women and birthing people through information and advice, training, campaigns, research and legal action. You can read our 10-year strategic framework here Strategy - Birthrights
About the role:
This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join Birthrights’ Senior Leadership team and play a key part in supporting Birthrights’ meet its ambitions and achieve its potential.
We are seeking an experienced service manager who can help us reach women and birthing people, particularly the most marginalised communities, and respond to their enquiries with expert advice in a trauma informed, culturally competent and empathetic manner. We want to equip women and birthing people and their supporters with information and advice to advocate for their rights and navigate a maternity system in crisis.
About You:
You will be resourceful and organised, with excellent co-ordination, management and administration skills. You will be able to understand what information is required and how to analyse data and intelligence to manage, review and improve a service area. You will be able and willing to work with a wide range of people to support, inspire, challenge and coach others and work collaboratively towards Birthrights’ commitment to anti-oppressive practices
You can find out more about the role in our recruitment pack. We still want to hear from you even if you don’t meet all our criteria. Please tell us about experiences that have not been included here, but that you feel might be relevant to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An opportunity to really make a difference.
Peaches Womb Cancer Trust was founded in 2020 by a team of enthusiastic and dedicated researchers, doctors and nurses working alongside Professor Emma Crosbie. Since then, the original founders have been joined by invaluable volunteers and 2 staff members to ensure we can raise awareness, support patients, fund and promote womb cancer research.
Womb cancer, also known as endometrial and uterine cancer, is the most common gynaecological cancer in the UK. Affecting approximately 9,700 people annually, most are diagnosed over 50 years of age and have gone through the menopause, but womb cancer can affect younger women too. When diagnosed at an early stage, womb cancer is often treatable: when diagnosed at early stages, 1 and 2, the survival rate is 92%. However, when the disease is diagnosed at later stages, 3 and 4, the survival rate reduces to 15%. Currently 1 in 5 women, or people with a womb, are diagnosed at advanced stages. Latest figures show that the equivalent of 27 people every day are receiving a new womb cancer diagnosis and 7 people are dying from this disease every day in the UK. Peaches want to change that and save lives. We can't think of a better way to spend your time and deploy your skills.
We are looking for a knowledgeable, diligent and skilled CNS to help develop and provide support services.
Role overview
Over the next 12 months, we have exciting plans to enhance the support services offered by Peaches to ensure we can meet the diverse needs of those affected by womb cancer. We envisage support services delivered will build upon our current monthly virtual peer support coffee mornings to include more bespoke and frequent meetings as well as an online peer support group, online peer events and some in-person events. Remote working contract for 12 hours per week on a 12 month contract. We may request that you attend in person strategy meetings in Manchester on a quarterly basis and some in person support events
Key responsibilities
Development of support services including an online peer support group, online peer support events, webinar series and in person events.
Manage support queries, set up of online events and peer support group including set up and moderation with assistance from charity staff...
Assisting in the development of content related to support services to include in monthly newsletter and social media.
Support the development of medical information pages on website and in print literature.
Help to facilitate the expansion of our network of CNS and healthcare professionals with an interest in womb cancer. Develop relationships to ensure appropriate signposting to charity and national awareness of support services offered through attendance at relevant conferences and events.
Ensure safeguarding of those requesting support and participating in peer support services.
We are looking for someone with the following:
Band 7 qualified Cancer Nurse Specialist with experience of caring for those affected by womb cancer
NMC registered
Previous experience of caring for others in a sensitive manner
Up to date knowledge of womb cancer
Previous experience of facilitating one to one support
Previous experience of facilitating group sessions is desirable but not required
We would love you to demonstrate your skills and experience in the following areas:
Compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach to all service users.
Commitment to maintaining continued professional development.
Excellent time management skills
Self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to work as part of a team.
For further details or if you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact us via the details in the application pack attached to the posting.
At Peaches Womb Cancer Trust, our aim is to preserve the health and improve the experience of those with, or at risk of, womb cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of Communications and Marketing Coordinator sits within the Communications Team at Kids Matter. As we seek to grow our audiences, our influence and ultimately our impact, it’s an exciting time to join the team. This role will predominantly be responsible for the day-to-day fulfilment of email marketing, maintaining our social media presence and ensuring the website is kept up to date.
Working closely with both the Head of Communications and Content Manager, this role will also be heavily involved in supporting other areas of the organisation, particularly fundraising and partnerships.
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.
Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The Communications and Marketing Coordinator role involves:
- Being responsible for the full creation process (building, testing, QA, data and distribution) of email marketing campaigns using Mailchimp.
- Helping plan and execute fundraising campaigns by creating audience-centric user journeys.
- Bringing new ideas and leverage new opportunities within social media to enable Kids Matter to further build its profile.
- Being responsible for ensuring the Kids Matter website is regularly updated with fresh and relevant content.
About you
Are you enthusiastic for what digital can offer organisations? Do you love social media? Can you help enhance Kids Matter's online presence? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
You can apply for the Communications and Marketing Coordinator position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 13/01/2025. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference for people living with Crohn’s and Colitis? Do you have a proven track record of creating impactful national campaigns and inspiring teams to deliver results? If so, Crohn’s & Colitis UK is looking for an interim Campaigns Manager to lead our campaigning and help shape the future for those affected by these life-changing conditions.
About the Role
As our Campaigns Manager, you will:
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Develop and deliver innovative UK-wide campaigns that amplify our messages and influence meaningful change.
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Work with external agencies, policy-makers, and diverse audiences to achieve our strategic objectives.
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Lead, support, and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring consistent delivery of effective, high-quality campaigns.
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Manage operational planning, budgets, and metrics to ensure maximum impact and efficiency.
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Act as a leader across the charity, representing Crohn’s & Colitis UK with stakeholders and at key events.
About you
You will have plenty of experience in developing and delivering effective national campaigns – with strong written and communication skills and a track record of working with a broad range of media. You’ll also have great analytical skills and the ability to see the big picture as well as experience of building links and negotiating with a range of organisations, internal staff and stakeholders. If your project management skills are first class and you can support and lead a team, then this is the role for you.
Our location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, however, there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. The charity meets four times a year at its office in Hatfield for our mandatory 'All Staff Together' days.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT US
The Teaching Awards Trust is a charity committed to raising the profile of the outstanding, life-changing work that takes place in education across the UK. We champion, celebrate and raise the morale of all those who work in education. Our mission is currently carried out through two powerful campaigns; The Pearson National Teaching Awards and Thank a Teacher.
ABOUT THE JOB
This is an exciting, new role that has been created to deliver a series of regional events aimed at bringing together and celebrating educators across the UK. We are looking for an outstanding, innovative and dynamic event manager to help us shape these regional events, and take full responsibility for all aspects of event content, and organisational delivery, overseeing the coordination of key tasks and ensuring smooth execution with support from the wider team.
The role holder will collaborate closely with CEO to expand the impact and visibility of The Teaching Awards Trust, ensuring these events serve as a platform to celebrate and elevate the work of educators nationwide.
- Work with events sponsors and strengthen stakeholder partnerships to support the delivery and promotion of the events to ensure wide attendance, and in particular the development of relationships with regional partners and TAT alumni
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to promote the events
- Manage relationships with the PR agency and media partners to ensure strong media coverage
- Responsible for producing detailed event project plans to include timelines, risk management, guest management, venues, suppliers, staffing and budgets
ABOUT YOU
- A track record of 5-10 years in the successful delivery of events, with experience within the education/charity sector advantageous
- Knowledge of event management and marketing including an advanced understanding of the logistics of what makes an event successful
- Stakeholder and supplier management experience
- You will have excellent project management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- You will possess excellent interpersonal and be adept at building relationships with stakeholders
- You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to convey ideas succinctly and persuasively
- You will also have a self-starter mentality with the proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced working environment
- You are people driven and have a team player profile that engages and empathises with others
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS
- A salary of £40- £45,000 per annum
- You will be home based with some need for regional travel and team meetings
- Annual leave is 25 days excluding bank holidays
- Employer pension contributions of 6%
- Learning and Development package also available
ABOUT OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
The closing date for applications is midnight on 10th January 2025 but applications will be reviewed and longlisted as soon as they are received.
To apply, please follow the website link provided, along with a CV and a covering letter including why are you applying for this role and also describing a specific event you have managed in the past,
Successful candidates will be contacted by phone or email by 13th January 2025 at the latest for an initial short phone conversation, followed by remote first interviews on 14/15th January 2025
Second round interviews will take place w/c 20th January 2025
The Teaching Awards Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome application from all suitably qualified persons. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Remote, in the UK (must be available to travel to London team meet-ups once a month)
Who we are
Animal Equality is an international animal protection organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India.
Animal Equality releases investigative materials captured from inside factory farms and slaughterhouses, exposing the conditions that farmed animals face around the world. We publish our findings on television, in newspapers and online. We routinely secure mainstream media coverage, including on the BBC, ITV, Sky news, The Times, the Guardian, New York Times and many more.
Animal Equality also advocates for political change. Our current campaigns include a UK ban on foie gras imports, increased enforcement of existing animal protection laws, legal protections for farmed fish, and Government subsidies for transitioning towards a plant-based food system.
We focus on farmed animals because of the scale and severity of the issue. More than a billion animals are confined and killed for human consumption every year in the UK. Farmed animals also often suffer in some of the worst ways: pigs typically endure painful mutilations, many chickens die of heart attacks, fish are confined in underwater cages, and some farmed animals are victims of deliberate abuse and neglect. But the problem is solvable! By utilising effective campaigning strategies, Animal Equality is having an impact for animals around the world and building a future where all animals are respected and protected, and are no longer exploited for human consumption.
About the Role
An experienced advocate with a proven track-record, the Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager will play a vital role in overseeing, delivering and publicly communicating Animal Equality’s life-saving campaigns on behalf of farmed animals.
Working as part of a highly effective team, within a fast-paced environment, the Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager will lead on the media promotion and development of the organisation’s campaign strategies, cultivate relationships with decision-makers and members of the public, and coordinate imaginative and effective campaigns until Animal Equality’s mission becomes a reality: a world in which animals are respected and protected.
Salary and Benefits
Salary band £36,000-£38,000, depending on experience. This is a remote working opportunity (UK-based candidates only). The candidate will be expected to attend mandatory monthly team meet-ups one day per month, at their own expense.
- Holiday entitlement equal to 33 days per year (including standard public holidays).
- Personalised Employee Assistance Program (EAP): an Animal Equality-funded benefit that offers employees confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. The program offers several services, such as a 24/7 confidential helpline and expert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Flexible hours, with the option to start between 8am-10am and finish between 4pm-6pm.
- Able Futures Support: The service is a nine month, practical and confidential support service for employees whose circumstances or mental health may impact their wellbeing or work. Employees can work with a mental health professional to deepen their understanding of how their mental health may impact them and will build coping skills and resilience to thrive at work.
- Yearly stipend to access learning and development resources, to help employees further grow their personal and professional skills.
- A free vegan lunch every month at the Animal Equality monthly meetups.
Apply now
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 5pm GMT on 17th January 2025.
The interview process comprises a multiple-stage interview and Skills Test. The appointment process will run throughout February, with Animal Equality UK making an offer to the successful candidate that same month.
As our Membership & Marketing Manager, you will be a crucial part of the team, reporting to the Head of Membership, Marketing and Engagement alongside the Campaigns Manager. The team also includes the Communications and Marketing Assistant. This is a new role, specifically designed to support growth in membership and income during the next phase of Waterwise’s journey - increasing our reach and impact on water efficiency both within and beyond the water sector.
The role involves leading on the delivery of the membership and marketing strategy, working across the team to promote Waterwise’s income generating products and services. You will manage external communications across a range of channels, including website management, social media, email marketing, public relations and media engagement work. You will also act as the main contact for Waterwise members, servicing and retaining Waterwise Supporters, Affiliates and Corporate Partners. You will be a key part of our middle management and will be expected to operate at both strategic and delivery level.
We need someone who is proactive and motivated, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have a track record in managing marketing activity across a variety of channels, and of working in a membership organisation and delivering member services or communications - and an ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload. Your values will be a good match with ours, and you will share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion; and wellbeing. You will be eligible to work in the UK.
Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet. Our vision is that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone. We are the UK’s conscience on water efficiency, on behalf of people and the planet, and are experts in water efficiency policy, regulation, research, behaviour and campaigns. We are a happy and growing team, and our staff survey reflects that the CEO’s number 1 priority is staff wellbeing - followed in second place of course by water efficiency, our mission.
Please see our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement here.
At Waterwise, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to
equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. For this role we therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in Waterwise’s workforce. These include people of the global majority, LGBTQI+ people, and men.
How to apply
To apply for this role, you will need to answer role-related questions. Click here to apply. The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on 13th January 2025. There will be a two-stage interview process. First interviews will be held on 22nd January 2025 on Zoom and second interviews will be held on 29th January 2025 in person in London. We will refund travel expenses within our expenses policy.
We will consider flexible working requests within this role - please state your preferred hours and working pattern in your application.
Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are working in partnership with the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) who are seeking a Fundraising Manager to manage their income generation via fundraising. The role will focus on enabling the growth and advancement of their mission in line with their strategic plan, whilst increasing opportunities for the development of new and existing projects.
MVS is a recognised national maritime training organisation, and a UK registered charity with more than 20 units around the country providing training to nationally and internationally recognised standards, serving local communities especially in times of need or emergency and taking part in resilience exercises ashore and afloat.
In this newly created post, the Fundraising Manager will lead on fundraising strategy and activity and will identify and develop a range of relevant income streams and opportunities to meet income targets, including trust and grants, corporate partnerships and legacy fundraising. Building on existing networks to develop strong relationships with members, key donors and sponsors, you will be able to analyse activity, providing accurate reporting on fundraising targets and income, whilst ensuring compliance and implementing best practice with respect to fundraising.
You will:
- Have fundraising experience with demonstrable management of a diverse range of income streams such as corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors and individual giving.
- Be results-driven with proven success of writing and delivering fundraising proposals, and meeting income targets.
- Be highly numerate and confident in handling financial data, and the ability to assimilate complex information.
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of legal, regulatory and best practice guidelines around fundraising including Gift Aid, GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.
- Have effective marketing capability including website, content, press and social media, with knowledge of digital marketing tools e.g. CANVA / Mailchimp.
We are seeking a strong generalist fundraiser, with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (both written and oral). You will be able to develop, manage and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders and be self-motivated. This rewarding role will come with the autonomy to shape and lead a new approach to fundraising for MVS, and you will have the opportunity to manage own time and workload.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Location: Home based/Remote
Salary: £34,000 – 38,000, based on £42,500 - £47,500 FTE
Closing date for applications: 12 January 2025
Interview date: 22 January in London
The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scotland based charity that promotes decent work and prevents exploitation. We support marginalised and isolated workers in labour sectors where there is a high risk of abuse and exploitation. We work in partnership with workers to build power to secure and advance workplace rights. We prevent human trafficking for forced labour by acting to reduce the risks of worker exploitation. WSC values include: respect for human rights, representation, transparency, equality and innovation.
WSC support includes advice, mediation, advocacy and assisted reporting to enforcement agencies. Our worker engagement informs policy change activity to address harms faced by those in high-risk work. In 2023 and 2024 WSC activities were targeted at workers in seasonal agriculture on the UK Seasonal Worker visa (SWV). During this time, we provided advice, support, and information to 1031 people in relation to the SWV. WSC is now embarking on a new project to engage workers in health and social care to advance care workers’ rights through worker education and power sessions.
About the role
This role is focussed on advancing care workers’ rights by supporting WSC’s peer engagement work including actively conducting outreach to workers and facilitating worker education and power sessions. In this role you will support WSC meet two of its four core objectives to work together with workers to claim spaces for power and representation in decision making; and to build the field of knowledge about workers and their experiences to influence policy. This role also includes handling a small caseload, providing health and social care workers with information, support and impartial advice with any issues that may arise during outreach or sessions. This role will work closely together with our Peer Engagement team and Outreach Caseworker.
WSC strives to achieve representation of individuals with lived experience of the issues on which we work at all levels of our organisation and actively promotes applications from individuals with experience of the issues on which we work. For this role we would especially welcome applications from individuals with experience of working in the health and social care sector.
NB A Basic Disclosure Check is required for this role.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Peer engagement and outreach
· To develop, together with WSC’s Peer Engagement team, a programme of outreach and engagement to workers in social care.
· To conduct social engagement and outreach activities in person and remotely.
· To contribute to the development of WSC’s programme of activities to build worker solidarity.
· To contribute to and translate information for communication with workers on their rights and entitlements and to support WSC Worker Power work.
· Liaising with community and civil society organisations to build strong community networks.
· To ensure that those in need of support access WSC’s Casework service, and/or are signposted to available services, including legal advice.
Casework
· To provide high-quality casework support around housing, debt and employment rights;
· To monitor and respond to email, phone and message enquiries from workers.
· To liaise with external services, including lawyers on legal advice sessions and make appointments for workers to access such advice.
· To support workers to navigate support and advice from external agencies;
· To record worker information using Advice Pro case management software.
Participation
· Support participatory analysis workshops with workers to jointly analyse concerns articulated in order to establish standards workers would like to see upheld for health and social care workers.
· Actively support workers to engage in advocacy, including by providing worker-centred briefings on advocacy processes and meetings, ensuring meaningful participation and leadership by workers.
· Engage with workers via social media and other online tools, through clear communications outputs.
General
· Support the whole organisation goal to integrate workers in all our work at all levels of the organisation.
Person Specification
1) KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Understanding of how NGOs operate and knowledge of the issues on which WSC works: labour rights, migrant rights, organising, anti-trafficking and human rights.
- Experience in worker organising, engaging with workers and upholding labour rights, or support provision to workers through casework.
2) QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree level in public policy, law, or human rights or equivalent experience.
- A valid UK Driving license
3) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Experience in labour organising or worker support - 2 years
- Experience of engaging with people with lived experience of the issues on which the organisation works and ensuring they are involved in decision-making processes - 1 year
- Use of equipment and case management systems & Standard Microsoft Office suite - 1 year
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Working competence in at least one other language spoken by migrant social care workers (eg Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali)
- Experience of work in a precarious sector (eg social care, agriculture, hospitality)
- Experience of work in social care
- Experience of handling a caseload and providing impartial, confidential advice - 1 year
- Experience of facilitating public outreach sessions/events - 1 year
- Experience of communication to wide audiences via a range of social media platforms (eg Tik-tok, Instagram, Telegram, X, Bluesky) - 2 years
- Experience of building and developing relationships with community and civil society organisations - 1 year
4. PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Enthusiastic and committed to advancing workers’ rights.
- Empathy with workers in high-risk labour sectors and the work of WSC.
- Strong work ethic: A self-starter with high-energy levels, ability to use own initiative, prioritise, make decisions and implement them, function to deadlines.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative and respectful relationships across the organisation and with workers.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required, to travel and spend occasional nights away from home.
- Sound understanding of equal opportunities, data protection and confidentiality.
Applications to consist of a CV and supporting statement no longer than one side of A4 outlining how you meet the skills and experience required.
Suicide is preventable. That's why we're working to create a safer online world and to connect young people with the help and support they need to stay safe and well.
We're Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year Molly Russell. At Molly's inquest, a coroner ruled harmful online content contributed to her death. In her name, we've now got big plans to create change and save young lives.
We're looking for two Policy and Public Affairs Managers that can help us grow and deliver our crucial mission. This is an important opportunity to shape policy, legislation and regulation, and to shape the tech accountability agenda in the UK and beyond.
You’ll have a clear track record in delivering high-impact policy interventions. You’ll be able to communicate sensitive and complex material and persuasively build and make the case for change.
You’ll have the strategic nous to succeed in a fast-moving policy landscape, with the skills and experience to set the weather with ministers, regulators and MPs. You’ll be as comfortable with the big picture as you are with the detail. Most importantly, you’ll be driven every day by the chance to make change that really matters.
We offer a competitive package that includes:
- 25 days holiday (plus 2 wellbeing days)
- Employee pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing budget
- We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and circumstances, and actively welcome flexible working requests.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scotland based charity that promotes decent work and prevents exploitation. We support marginalised and isolated workers in labour sectors where there is a high risk of abuse and exploitation. We work in partnership with workers to build power to secure and advance workplace rights. We prevent human trafficking for forced labour by acting to reduce the risks of worker exploitation. WSC values include: respect for human rights, representation, transparency, equality and innovation.
WSC support includes advice, mediation, advocacy and assisted reporting to enforcement agencies. Our worker engagement informs policy change activity to address harms faced by those in high-risk work. In 2023 and 2024 WSC activities were targeted at workers in seasonal agriculture on the UK Seasonal Worker visa (SWV). During this time, we provided advice, support, and information to 1031 people in relation to the SWV.
About the role
This role is focussed on advancing seasonal agricultural workers’ rights by supporting WSC’s peer engagement work including actively conducting outreach to workers and facilitating worker education and power sessions. In this role you will support WSC meet two of its four core objectives to work together with workers to claim spaces for power and representation in decision making; and to build the field of knowledge about workers and their experiences to influence policy. This role will work closely together with our Peer Engagement team and Outreach Caseworkers.
WSC strives to achieve representation of individuals with lived experience of the issues on which we work at all levels of our organisation and actively promote applications from individuals with experience of the issues on which we work. For this role we would especially welcome applications from individuals with experience of working in seasonal agriculture.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Peer engagement and outreach
· To conduct social engagement and outreach activities in person and remotely.
· To contribute to the development of WSC’s programme of activities to build worker solidarity.
· To ensure that those in need of support access WSC’s Casework service, and/or are signposted to available services, including legal advice.
· To contribute to and translate information for communication with workers, on their rights and entitlements and to support WSC Worker Power work.
· To monitor and respond to email, phone and message enquiries from workers.
· Support workers to access external services when needed
· Liaising with community and civil society organisations to build strong community networks
Participation
· Support participatory analysis workshops with workers to jointly analyse concerns articulated in order to establish standards workers would like to see upheld for seasonal workers.
· Actively support workers to engage in advocacy, including by providing worker-centred briefings on advocacy processes and meetings, ensuring meaningful participation and leadership by workers.
· Engage with workers via social media and other online tools, through clear communications outputs.
General
· Support the whole organisation goal to integrate workers in all our work at all levels of the organisation.
Person Specification
1) KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Understanding of how NGOs operate, and knowledge of the issues on which WSC works: labour rights, migrant rights, organising, anti-trafficking and human rights.
- Experience in worker organising, engaging with workers and upholding labour rights.
2) QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree level in public policy, law, or human rights or equivalent experience.
- A valid UK Driving license
3) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Experience in labour organising or worker support - 2 years
- Experience of engaging with people with lived experience of the issues on which the organisation works and ensuring they are involved in decision-making processes - 1 year
- Use of equipment and case recording systems & Standard Microsoft Office suite - 1 year
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Working competence in Russian and/or a Central Asian language
- Experience of work in a precarious labour sector (eg seasonal agriculture, social care, or other)
- Experience of work in seasonal agriculture
- Experience of developing and facilitating workshops/educational events- 1 year
- Experience of facilitating public outreach sessions/events - 1 year
- Experience of building and developing relationships with community and civil society organisations - 1 year
- Experience of communication to wide audiences via a range of social media platforms (eg Tik-tok, Instagram, Telegram, X, Bluesky) - 2 years
4. PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Enthusiastic and committed to advancing workers’ rights.
- Empathy with workers in high-risk labour sectors and the work of WSC.
- Strong work ethic: A self-starter with high-energy levels, ability to use own initiative, prioritise, make decisions and implement them, function to deadlines.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative and respectful relationships across the organisation and with workers.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required, to travel and spend occasional nights away from home.
- Sound understanding of equal opportunities, data protection and confidentiality.
Applications to consist of a CV and supporting statement no longer than one side of A4 outlining how you meet the skills and experience required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced communications professional to create a new role in our small national early years charity. You will ensure our messages reach stakeholders through multiple channels in a co-ordinated and impactful way.
Early Education (The British Association for Early Childhood Education) is a membership body for individuals and organisations working in early childhood education across the UK. We provide continuing development opportunities and campaign for every child's right to the best start in life.
This is a varied role which would suit an excellent communicator with enthusiasm for the importance of early childhood education. You will be responsible for producing our fortnightly email newsletters to members and our termly Journal, and for creating an active and engaging social media and web presence for the organisation. Some press and campaign support will also be included.
The role is part-time, 14 hours per week, which could be worked over two full days or spread flexibly across the week, either in our St Albans office, hybrid or working from home. You will join a friendly team of three who work a mix of in the office and remotely. Benefits include 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months, 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and three office closure days at Christmas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.