Media Officer Jobs

Are you passionate about improving the level of healthcare received by patients? If so, we may have the perfect role for you. The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is a leading membership organisation that supports and advocates for doctors that treat cancer (Clinical Oncologists) and interpret medical imaging in order to diagnose patients (Radiologists).

We are looking for a proactive and analytical thinker to join us as our Media Officer, taking on responsibility for leading our media engagement activity. In the Media Officer role, you will shape our approach to external communications, working with colleagues to identify opportunities to further the College’s objectives through media activity, refine communications plans and provide a responsive press office function.

In order to be successful in the role you will work as an integral part of our dynamic External Affairs team, utilising your extensive experience of press campaigns and responsive media handling in order to drive impactful change. As the RCR’s Media Officer you will have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare environment and advocate for the growth of our specialities in order to improve patient care. You will achieve this by working closely with RCR spokespeople and other internal stakeholders to develop a media strategy that establishes the College as go-to experts in radiology and clinical oncology.

What you’ll do: 

• Provide a highly responsive press office function to boost the RCR’s influence, build its profile and support its reputation.
• Create and deliver on external communications plans for key activities to achieve high profile press coverage and impact – e.g. RCR reports, events and policy statements.
• Develop a high level of knowledge of RCR’s external-facing policies, projects and initiatives.
• Undertake media and social media monitoring to identify proactive and reactive opportunities, as well as emerging stories with relevance to the RCR, keeping team members briefed as necessary.
• Monitor the political and policy environment in England and the devolved nations to identify threats and opportunities to the College’s objectives, disseminating and briefing senior RCR leaders and managers as necessary.

What you’ll need:

• Extensive experience of delivering press campaigns and responsive press work.
• Experience of delivering corporate communications strategies.
• Experience of working closely with policy and public affairs colleagues.
• Ability to translate complex policy content into succinct and clear messages.
• High level oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, confident to initiate and progress work, knowing when to consult or involve others.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. If you are interested in finding out more about the Media Officer role and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 17 February 2025. Shortlist interviews are scheduled for 21 February, with selection interviews taking place on 26 February 2025.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to help support our Communications team and to learn more about a range of activities and initiatives along the way.

Role Details

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain experience in a range of skills and expertise ranging from social media management, scheduling and monitoring, creating compelling content, as well as monitoring and evaluating impact.  

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: 

· Demonstrable ability to develop a comprehensive social media strategy that includes planning, creating, scheduling and monitoring of impactful campaigns on across social platform that drive engagement with Bliss’ services, fundraising, advocacy and brand. 

· Ability to collaborate closely with teams across the organisation to conceptualise and create compelling reels, short-form videos and other multimedia content to engage our audiences

· The experience in running paid social media advertising campaigns to meet specific objectives, as and when required. 

· Ability to respond to messages and comments on social platforms in a supportive tone of voice always keeping in mind the sensitivities of our audiences and being alert to any messages that might be offensive or triggering or a potential risk to reputation.

For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.  

How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents

· Your CV (please ensure this does not include your age, gender or any other personal characteristics)

· Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should address the essential points of the person specification and is expected to be no more than 1000-1500 words long

This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Recruitment Timeline

· The deadline for applications is 5pm Wednesday 19 February 2025

· First round interviews will be held virtually on w/c 3rd March 

· Second round interviews will be in person at our London Bridge offices on w/c 10th March 

This is an exciting time to be at Battersea at the start of a new five-year strategy for the charity as it seeks to scale up and deliver new services and partnerships that will help it in its mission to help more dogs and cats, creating lasting change for animals and those who care for them, wherever they are. Earned media and PR is crucial to help Battersea build its visibility awareness, and relevance to new and existing audiences to support engagement with our strategic aims. The PR team play a key part in telling our story, shifting public attitudes, and generating support. 

We need a confident, dynamic and enthusiastic Press / Media Officer to help us drive visibility, affinity, and relevance amongst new and existing audiences. They will ensure Battersea maintains a high profile and strong, influential voice by working closely with the media and delivering quality proactive and reactive media activity that supports the charity’s strategic aims to help more animals. This role will focus on promoting the work Battersea is doing to help animals not just at our three centres, but also across the UK and overseas. 

Responsibilities will include responding to press enquiries and working with production teams, as well as supporting the wider Marketing & Communications directorate on the delivery of integrated campaigns and PR plans that support our animal welfare campaigning (Our Voice), our brand platform ‘We’re all in for them’, our global programmes strategy, our income generation activity, and our sector and corporate partnerships.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 23rd February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 3rd March 2025 (1st round); w/c 10th March 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

We are looking for a highly organised, pro-active and confident Digital Communications Officer to join our Campaigns and Communications team. You will work closely with the Digital Communications Manager to support all things digital including social media and website content, as well as coordinating digital content for a European funded endometriosis research project. You’ll enjoy working as part of a small but driven communications and campaigns team, who are passionate about raising awareness and driving change for those with endometriosis.

Endometriosis impacts the physical and mental health of 10% of women and those assigned female at birth, from puberty to menopause - although the impact may be felt for life. Yet it’s a disease most people have never heard of, do not understand and currently has no cure. It costs the UK economy around £8.2 billion every year in healthcare costs, loss of work and treatments and yet it isn’t recognised by most employers. As the UK’s leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis, we’re determined to change this and ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support.

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive Endometriosis UK’s work forward and play a key role in raising awareness of endometriosis and driving change for those affected by the disease. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job title: Digital Communications Officer
Reporting to: Digital Communications Manager
Working hours: Full time / 37.5 hrs a week. Will consider 4 days a week for the right candidate.
Location: Endometriosis UK’s office at London Bridge, with hybrid option (2 days per week working from home).
Contract: Permanent
Annual salary: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
(including London Weighting)
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th February, 9am
Interview Date: Interviews will take place on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th February at our office in London Bridge.

You will have overall responsibility for the development and co-ordination of communications for YHF, working closely with the CEO and team on a communications strategy and plan, short video production, publicity and social media exposure of the member programmes and services across Harrow.

We are seeking a creative and innovative Digital Media Officer (DMO) to bring fresh ideas to our digital communications and marketing efforts. In this role, you will combine your expertise in video, audio, and digital content creation to elevate our digital presence. The Digital Media Officer (DMO) reports to the Digital Communications & Marketing Manager and has responsibility for SAT-7 UK digital media and contributes towards our website, social media and digital marketing. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital media content

·Create engaging rich media content across a range of digital channels, including SAT-7 website, app, email, social media and other external digital marketing platforms.

·Produce / repurpose and edit high quality video content, especially for resources, campaigns, appeals and events to engage and inspire supporters.

·Increase the flow and impact of inspiring digital media content, including podcasts, animations and shorts/reels, tailored to our existing supporters and emerging audiences.

Website

·Oversee SAT-7’s websites ensuring they are inspiring platforms to raise profile, income and deepen engagement.

·Create and update web content, such as articles, media, resources and landing pages, to drive engagement.

Social Media

·Work closely with other team members to deliver consistent and impactful social media content and engagement opportunities, across various platforms, chiefly Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Digital Marketing

·Design and produce digital marketing assets, for advertising, external agencies and other channels as required, to deepen engagement with existing supporters and donors, acquire new supporters and to raise funds for SAT-7 UK.

If this sounds like the right role for you and you would like to find out more, please see the Application Pack and apply via the SAT-7 UK website.

About Variety

At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child has the right to live their best life. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that give children and young people across the UK a better future.  

Over 600,000 children with disabilities are living in poverty in the UK today. We provide practical support that makes an immediate difference to disabled and disadvantaged children, supporting children to reach their full potential.

Role Summary

Working withing the Fundraising and Marketing team and reporting to the PR and Communications Manager, this role will be vital in delivering the mission of framing Variety as a highly impactful charity, working at scale to provide life-transforming support for many of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.   

There is the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation, attend various fundraising and cause led events, and work directly with the children the charity supports. You will have the chance to creatively grow Variety’s social media channels and develop the charity’s content library.

You will be working with a supportive and knowledgeable team who are regularly in our vibrant office in the heart of Camden, London.

This role will require a DBS check.

Role and responsibilities

- Manage social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn) and engage with audiences, including Variety ambassadors.

- Keep the social media schedule up to date (using Hootsuite) with consistent posting and avoiding clashes by planning in advance.

- Create engaging content that aligns with our overall mission by interviewing beneficiaries, creating graphics on Canva and filming reels and videos.

- Ensure social media content is child-centric and accessible.

- Attend events to capture social media content (these will always be pre-agreed in advance).

- Undertake analysis of social media outputs to ensure content is engaging and effective and then shape future content based on learnings.

- Keep up to date with the industry by horizon scanning the charity sector and social media generally for the latest trends.

- Support the PR and Communications Manager as needed.

- Any other duties as required

Skills and experience

Essential

- Experience with Canva, Hootsuite and all social media platforms.

- Experience planning and scheduling social media content for a charity or similar  organisation.

- Excellent copywriting skills.

- Have an understanding of GDPR and consent.

- Understanding of disability, diversity and equality issues.

- Enthusiastic and creative self-starter.

Desirable

- Experience of working with children.

- Experience editing videos and photos.

- Experience interviewing beneficiaries.

Further Information

· Variety is committed to equality and diversity. To help us assess the reach of our recruitment practices, we would be grateful if you would complete our attached equal opportunity form.

· The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential.

· Occasional evening and weekend working will be required. Some travel around the UK will be required. 

· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, or disability. It is the responsibility of employees to apply Variety’s Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety Policies in their own area of responsibility and in their general conduct.

· Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Benefits 

· Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).

· 25 days annual leave (pro-rata).

· Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme on completion of a six-month probationary period.

· 'Death in Service' scheme (Life Assurance).

We’re proud to partner with Versus Arthritis on the recruitment of their Social Media Officer.

The charity invests in world class research, delivers high quality services and campaigns on the issues that matter most to people with arthritis.

What's on Offer:

• 12-month fixed term contract, maternity cover
• A salary of £31,918
• Flexible working arrangements, coming into the London office 1-2 days/week

The Social Media Officer will drive the development of their social media channels and support communities, working to deliver the social media and content strategies.  You’ll be an expert in the delivery of all things organic social media including ownership of day-to-day content generation, community management, scheduling and reporting.

Main duties:

• Plan and create engaging, optimised social media content to build Versus Arthritis’ profile as the UK’s leading musculoskeletal charity and transform awareness of arthritis.
• Engage with social media communities to promote growth on channels and effectively moderate by triaging to support services and Helpline team to foster a supportive and safe online environment.
• Contribute to the content, communications and marketing planning across the whole organisation, proactively seeking out new opportunities and methods to deliver key objectives.
• Work flexibly and with pace to identify and respond to reactive opportunities.
• Onboard and work collaboratively with multi-level influencers, developing productive working relationships to support the marketing and communications strategy.
• Contribute to the ongoing measurement, evaluation and impact of the social media activity, working with performance and insight manager to report on activity and measure progress against goals.

Key skills:

• Experience of community management and moderation of large, busy social media audiences.
• A basic understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO) and how it shapes content.
• Experience in planning and creating engaging social media content shaped by insight (video for social, images, blog posts, storytelling, live video).
• Experience in using social media management tools such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite or Falcon to publish content.
• A solid understanding of the social media landscape, technologies, emerging channels and trends.
• Basic Adobe Photoshop or Canva skills and basic video editing skills (on smartphone and software).

To Apply:
Please send across a copy of your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience for the role. One of our team will get in touch to provide further details and discuss the role in depth. 

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Media & Social Content Officer

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Redditch – Hybrid, 2 days in the office (Tues/weds), 3 days from home

Full-time

12 Month FTC – Maternity Cover

Are you passionate about using social media to make a positive impact? Our client is a charity supporting nurses and midwives in times of crisis, they are seeking a Media & Social Content Officer to join their dynamic team on a 12-month maternity cover basis. With a salary range of £26,000 - £28,000 per annum, this full-time, permanent role offers 30 days of annual leave and up to 8% employer pension contribution.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced in designing and creating social media content
• Proven track record of designing and creating branded assets like presentations, posters and infographics
• Proficient in graphic design tools like Canva
• Strong writing abilities with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Motivated, proactive, and able to work well in a team setting
• Familiarity with CRM databases
• Experience creating social media videos for TikTok / Reels (desirable)
• Experience working with content creators or influencers (desirable)

Benefits:

• Hybrid – This role will require attendance in the office in Redditch, Worcestershire on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata) which includes 3 fixed days between Christmas and New Year in addition to bank holidays.
• Up to 8% employer contribution
• Opportunity to work for a charity that supports a noble cause
• Great potential for personal and professional growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Create engaging social media content and videos aligned with the charities communication strategy
• Design branded assets for various marketing purposes
• Support external communications to press, social media, and stakeholders
• Monitor and evaluate social media data for campaign optimisation
• Write creative copy for social media, long-form case studies, short-form blog posts, and internal newsletters.
• Create video content for social media channels, including Tiktok, based on social media strategy.
• Collaborate with partners and content creators to amplify the charities message

This provides a summary of the key responsibilities, please download the full recruitment pack on the application page to see the full list of duties and detailed Person Specifications.

Our client

Our client is the charity that transforms the lives of nurses and midwives facing crisis and tough times. The need for them has never been greater and the charity is at its most critical point in its 107-year history as the demand for support is at an all-time high and still increasing while there is a need to refocus income sources.

Over the past 10 years, the nursing and midwifery professions have faced multiple challenges, including covid, staff shortages, pay disputes, the cost of living, and now burnout.

Our client is there to help the professions when they need life-changing and practical support. They help the financial and mental health of nurses and midwives, enabling them to continue to provide the care that supports the ‘nation’s health’.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by Wednesday 5th of February 2025.

The Cover Letter should answer:

• Why are you interested in working for a charity?
• How will your skills, knowledge and experience make you a successful Media and Social Content Officer?
• How does this role align with your career aspirations?

Deadline for CV & Cover Letter - 5th February 2025

1st Stage Interview - week commencing 10th February 2025

2nd Stage Interview - week commencing17th February 2025

If you have experience as a Social Media Officer, Digital Marketing Assistant, Creative Marketing Officer or junior copywriter and want to make a positive impact on the world then this might be the role for you.

Are you passionate about women’s health and the power of communications to advocate, inform, and influence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join us as interim Head of Media and Communications.

In this role, you will play a vital part in the RCOG’s mission to improve the lives of women and girls around the world, through the delivery of creative communications campaigns and high-impact media stories. You will promote our guidelines, research and reports to support their use around the world to deliver high quality, safe and compassionate care for women.

Leading our busy press office, you will have opportunities to shape the media agenda on critical women’s health issues and champion the voices of women and girls through creative story-telling. Your social media expertise will ensure we are effectively listening to and engaging our members, partners and the public.

You will enjoy building and managing relationships with stakeholders to deliver opportunities for partnership working – including national health organisations, other Royal Colleges and women’s health charities. You will have excellent strategic judgement and be confident to advise senior College stakeholders on high profile and sensitive issues.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will line manage our Senior Media and Communications Officer and work closely with colleagues in our policy, public affairs and marketing teams to help ensure the College’s external affairs work is integrated, coherent and impactful.

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

This role is ideal for an experienced communications professional with a passion for women’s health and a proven track record in delivering high-impact media campaigns.

Requirements:

• Experience leading integrated communications campaigns, with strong strategic planning skills
• Proven ability to manage a busy press office and secure high-impact media coverage
• Demonstrated experience managing sensitive and high-profile issues with tact and professionalism
• Strong writing skills with experience in creating creative and technically accurate content
• Expertise in using digital and social media channels for engagement and advocacy
• Confident in building partnerships and being a trusted advisor to senior colleagues
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines, with a proactive and efficient working style

Our culture and benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• 10% pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family support
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 24 February 2025
• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 17,500 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care -, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

The purpose of the PR & Media team is to support the vision and values which enable Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy and strategic goals:
- To grow our influence, scale and impact to reach more people
- To grow our brand voice and influence thinking around end-of-life experience
- To build integrated place-based end of life services
- To build financial sustainability and grow our income.

Your role
As a Senior Regional PR Officer for Yorkshire and North East England, you will play a crucial role in raising the profile of Marie Curie amongst key target audiences by developing and delivering projects that command media attention and coverage, and you will work with the media to shape major fundraising and influencing campaigns and build our brand. You will ensure excellent PR support for our integrated place-based end-of-life services. Seeking to strengthen our regional and local voice and influence thinking around end-of-life experience.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with substantial experience in public relations (in-house or agency) who wants to take the next step in their career in one of the UK's largest charities.

Key requirements:
- Experience in building strong relationships with key target journalists.
- Excellent knowledge of the media - print, broadcast and online.
- Excellent understanding of digital and social media.
- Influencing and negotiating skills - e.g. working with internal and external key contacts to ensure the right PR opportunities are prioritised and maximised.
- Broad knowledge of the health and social care sector to ensure a competitive and relevant approach to media strategy development.
- Must be based within Yorkshire or North East England.

Please see the full job description .

Salary: £30,000- £32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35h per week)
Location: Home-based anywhere within the assigned region - Yorkshire and North East England. You will be expected to travel to our sites across the UK occasionally.

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: 29 January 2025

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications as well as the Events and Programme Manager, the postholder will support the delivery of the training and consultancy programme and support the communications and digital function at SMK.  

With the Head of Marketing and Communications you will support SMK’s communications and marketing activity, aimed at strengthening our stakeholder relations, growing our profile and amplifying our reputation.  This role will focus on digital marketing activity, in particular social media, and content creation.

With the Events and Programme Manager you will support administration, research and communications needs of the training and consultancy programme.  

Good knowledge of digital marketing, especially social media is essential. You should have an interest in developing innovative digital content including copy and visual media for a range of online channels. You will need to be able to produce and schedule quality content related to the programmes to build engagement and sales.

You will also have the ability to develop SMK’s channels further and stay on top of digital trends, audience development and stakeholder engagement practices.

We have some excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave, Christmas closure and an additional one week organisational shut down in August as part of our commitment to work/ life balance.

Job description 

Programme support  

• Provide overall administrative support to meet programme objectives.

• Coordinate programme activities for projects, events and workshops.  

• Support the T&C (Training and Consultancy) team with research around marketing and identifying new clients/organisations.  

• Support with managing and updating SMK’s online systems, including the website, our e-commerce platform, and Mailchimp.  

Marketing  

• Support the planning, creation, and scheduling of multiple marketing projects, ensuring the ‘SMK voice’ through tone and brand is implemented across the channels.

• With direction from the Head of Marketing and Communications, manage and implement the rollout of the Awards social media engagement content plan.

• Oversee our use of social media (e.g. scheduling and asset creation)

• Support with webpage updates when required.

• Collect social media data and monitor engagement

• Be responsible for SMK projects communications when required, which might include digital marketing and communications (webpages, e-news and social media). 

Salesforce  

• Database management, including cleaning and updating records.

• Undertake relevant training when required.

Other 

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the purpose and remit of the post. 

Person specification 

Essential 

• Demonstrable experience in social media delivery including content creation for appropriate channels and monitoring, collecting and analysing data.  

• Experience in co-ordinating online and in person events.  

• Experience of building effective relationships with stakeholders, such as clients or suppliers.  

• Ability to find pragmatic solutions, seek improvements, and adapt to changing situations 

• Good organisational skills – able to manage own workload effectively, take initiative and work under pressure 

• Willingness to support others where needed 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn and use new systems 

• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, if required 

• A good understanding of current issues affecting civil society and change-making 

• Flexible, hardworking, happy to work within a small team, and committed to continuous personal development 

• Good research, analytical skills and structured thinking.

Desirable

• Experience of developing a social media strategy

• Experience of audience development and engagement methods through digital marketing

• Experience or interest in campaigning  

• Experience with Salesforce or another similar CRM.  

Skills  

• Strong administrative and logistical capabilities 

• Good digital marketing skills 

• Ability to use social media tools such as Canva and Hootsuite 

• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills 

• Some experience of databases (ideally Salesforce) 

Digital Marketing and Social Media Executive Location: Home based

About The Teaching Awards Trust

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 role offers an exciting opportunity for a creative and results-driven digital marketing professional with expertise in data analysis, social media, and content creation, working remotely within a tight-knit team. The role holder will co-develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across all of our platforms, with a particular focus on enhancing our LinkedIn presence and growing ambassador groups to drive brand awareness and engagement in the Teaching Awards Trust and what we do.  You will also play a key role in designing and delivering email marketing campaigns.

ABOUT YOU

· You will be a creative and results-driven digital marketing professional with at least 4/5 years of experience in data analysis, social media, and content creation.

· You will have excellent organisation skills with a strong attention to detail as well as exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

· The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally is essential for you to be able to hit the ground running in this newly evolved role.

· You will be part of a very small, tight knit remote team.

· Overall, you will be looking for the opportunity to make a real difference in the job you do and to help support the aims of the trust.

· Experience in the education or charity sector would be highly advantageous

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

A salary of £35-38,000 per annum. You will be home based with some need to travel for team meetings and other events.  Annual leave is 25 days excluding bank holidays, Employer pension contributions of 6%, Learning and Development packages are also available.

ABOUT OUR APPLICATION PROCESS

The closing date for applications is midnight on 7th February 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 you are applying for this role and describing your key achievements in your most recent social media and digital marketing role.

Successful candidates will be contacted by phone or email by 7th February 2025 for an initial short phone call conversation followed by remote first interviews around 10/11 February 2025. and final interviews at the end of this same week.

Second round interviews will take place around on 14th February 2025.

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Events and Marketing Coordinator

Barnwood is not your typical funder. We drive change so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live. We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.

As part of this work, our Engagement and Insights engages a wide range of people in the Trust’s vision for Gloucestershire, and our Events and Marketing Coordinator is integral to this.

We are looking for an Events and Marketing Coordinator to carry specific responsibility for managing the logistics and coordination of a diverse range of external events for the Trust, as well as producing marketing materials, both print and digital, for external audiences – all to engage a wide range of individuals and organisations in the work of the Trust.

We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who:

• are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.
• have lived experience of disability and/or mental health challenges.

Contract terms:

• This role is 12 months fixed term, and we welcome applications from people looking for part time hours (22.5hrs per week).
• We offer a flexible start between 8am and 9.30am Monday to Friday.
• Salary £20,466 p/a pro rata
• 22 days holiday inc. bank holidays
• This position is based in our office in central Cheltenham with occasional opportunities for home working.

Summary of key duties:

Events management for Barnwood Trust hosted external events

• Plan and deliver high-quality events, including the Trust’s Annual Public Meeting and Members Event.
• Provide logistics and event management support for Barnwood’s change programmes and other activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape accessible and inclusive events tailored to diverse audiences.
• Manage event data and marketing functions using the Trust’s CRM system, ensuring GDPR compliance.

Marketing and communication to a wide range of external audiences

• Work with the Marketing Manager to engage diverse audiences creatively through print, digital, and social media channels.
• Contribute ideas for engaging content, utilising a range of channels.
• Support website and social media management.
• Project manage outsourced projects, such as film production, in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Manager. 

Essential Knowledge and experience:

• Proven experience in event management, including planning, coordination, and delivery of events to a high standard.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Awareness and understanding of accessibility requirements when organising events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including staff, Barnwood Circle members and external partners.
• An understanding of a range of marketing channels, including print media, digital media, social media platforms, and face to face engagement.
• Proven experience in using a Customer Relationship Management System (CRM, e.g., Bitrix) to include building and sending event invitations.

For full details please see our application pack.

Summary of skills

• Event Management
• Highly organised with project co-ordination skills
• Excellent communication including high level written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Collaboration and team working
• Strong IT skills (demonstrable proficiency in using MS Outlook, MS 
• Office Suite)
• Creativity, flexibility and adaptability

Benefits:

• 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)
• Life Assurance (3 x Salary)
• Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.
• Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates.
• Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
• Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.
• We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.
• Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.
• Assistance dogs are welcome.

Guidance On Applications:

Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.

You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.

Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org.

We want our application process to be right for you as an individual, so if there’s anything you think we can do to make this process more straightforward for you please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org directly to discuss what support we might be able to provide. Our career page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place for people who request extra support.

Deadline for applications: 12.00 noon on Thursday 13th February 2025

First interviews: Monday 17th February 2025

Second stage interviews: Monday 24th February 2025

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.