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Overview

FPA is a campaigning organisation at the heart of the fight for warm, well-insulated homes and clean and affordable energy, under the control of people and communities. We want to see the UK’s energy system decarbonised as rapidly as possible, with a just transition for communities and workers. Alongside pensioners groups, trades unions, disabled campaigners, tenants’ organisations and others on the frontline of fuel poverty, we’re using protest and direct action to fight for real, sustainable solutions to the cold homes crisis. We are looking for a committed comms professional who shares our passion and values to expand our team!

The process

We’re running an inclusive and transparent application process to ensure a diverse range of people are able to demonstrate their fit for the team. Taking a CV-less approach means we’ll be focusing on the most critical things to compare candidates on, and by answering our three questions you can feel confident you’ve highlighted the most relevant experience and skills you have. 

About the role

Fuel Poverty Action (FPA) is looking for an experienced Communications Lead to help us amplify our voice, extend our reach and increase the engagement of our members and supporters.

This new role is pivotal in communicating our activities and outcomes to our network of members, supporters, and the broader public. 

As the Communications Lead, you will work closely with our core team and report to the Operations Lead. 

What you might find yourself doing:

• Campaign Promotion: Promote our events, actions, and mobilisations to maximise participation and support.

• Managing Social Media: Oversee all content on our social media platforms to keep our followers engaged and informed.

• Regular Newsletter: Curate, create and send out our quarterly newsletter to update our supporters on our latest campaigns and achievements.

• Website Management: Keep our website content fresh and oversee any improvements or updates.

• Internal Communications: Help the core team to keep stakeholders engaged and informed

• Press and Media Coordination: Work with other team members to handle press and media relations.

• CRM Management: Assist our Operations Lead in managing our CRM system to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of our contacts.

• Communications Strategy: Help develop, monitor and evolve our overall comms plan, alongside the core team, to ensure it has the most impact.

• Team Support: Provide insights and support to the core team as needed.

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• are highly organised and comfortable self-managing

• have strong written and verbal communication skills

• have a good understanding of accessibility and inclusive communication

• are passionate about social justice and committed to the mission of Fuel Poverty Action

• have a good working knowledge of social media platforms

• are aware of your own learning needs and open to trying new things

• enjoy sharing your knowledge and skills with others

It is also desirable (but not necessary) for you to have:

• technical knowledge of (or a desire to learn) graphic design and video

• an understanding of web analytics

• successfully contributed to the launch of a new website

• previous experience using and adapting CRM systems effectively

• experience of writing press releases and conducting media interviews

Key details

Salary: £32-£36k/year, depending on circumstances (FPA’s egalitarian payscale ensures all employees are contracted on the same terms and conditions). Applications from freelancers welcome - let us know your standard day rate.

Location: Remote

Working hours: 30 hours/week, flexible but will include anti-social hours

Contract: Permanent

How to apply

These three questions replace any traditional CV or cover letter. We want to give you space to speak to the most important aspects of your experience in relation to this job. Feel free to draw from professional or personal experiences.

1. Describe a time you created a multiplatform promotional campaign for a mission-driven organisation.  What challenges did you face and what approaches did you take to overcome those challenges?

2. Describe a time when you created accessible web content for a diverse audience. What steps did you take (or not take) to ensure the content was inclusive and accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities?

3. As a small team we often need to be flexible and adaptable, while also supporting one another to make the best use of our strengths. Share up to three unique strengths or perspectives you think you would bring to this team and role, and how they've been helpful to you in the past.

You may wish to refer back to the job advert and think about examples of the key competencies outlined there, but we’d also love to learn about other skills and experiences you would bring, even if ithey are not mentioned above.

We recommend writing roughly 500 words on each question (max 600 words).

Questions

• Can people outside of the UK apply for this role?

  • This opportunity is only open to UK residents. 

• Is there an office space?

  • We are a fully remote team.

Join Police Care UK as our Fundraising Manager!

We're seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to lead our Individual Giving program. Reporting into the Head of Fundraising, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering fundraising appeals and regular giving campaigns. You’ll be inspiring supporters, cultivating a sense of ownership, and securing regular donations to support our vital work.

At Police Care UK, we're dedicated to reducing the impact of harm on police and their families. With roots tracing back to 1926, we've evolved from two merged charities, the Police Dependants’ Trust and The National Police Fund, to become leaders in the blue light sector. 

Our mission is to provide ground-breaking research and programs nationwide, supporting officers coping with exposure to trauma. From strategic initiatives to individual counselling, we're committed to making a difference. Join us in championing the welfare of our police community.

Main Responsibilities:

• Project manage, deliver, and develop fundraising campaigns across various channels including direct mail, email, digital, social media, radio, press inserts, and advertising.

• Grow and manage the regular donors’ scheme, Payroll Giving, In-Memory giving, and appeals, contributing to the overall fundraising strategy.

• Champion the use of data and insight to drive regular giving, utilizing databases for effective prospect and donor management.

• Monitor, evaluate, and forecast campaign performance, ensuring targets are met and providing reports as required.

• Manage and review all copywriting and creative processes, maintaining tone and key messages for appropriate audiences.

• Collaborate with the wider fundraising team, including Corporate Partnerships, Major Donors, and Trusts and Foundations, to maximize opportunities.

• Liaise with the Head of Fundraising and your colleagues to optimize fundraising opportunities.

• Champion Police Care UK and the support it provides to our police community.

Person Specification:

• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful regular giving strategies and campaigns.

• Effective stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.

• Experience in budget management, reporting, and forecasting.

• The ability to influence, motivate, and persuade donors.

• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, CRMs, social media, and web platforms.

• Empathy with the police service and an understanding of the welfare needs of police officers and their families.

Desirable:

• Experience working with external creative agencies.

• Volunteer management experience.

• Experience in organizing fundraising events.

• Knowledge of lottery management and legislation.

How to Apply: If you're ready to make a difference and meet the criteria outlined above, please press apply to complete your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Join us in supporting our police community and making a meaningful impact on their well-being. 

Limitations

This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time-to-time in the light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the jobholder.

The jobholder will be required to work within the rules and regulations of the Charity and accept the authority of the Head of Fundraising, who has the discretion to delegate authority to the jobholder and to withdraw it. 

Equal Opportunities Policy

Police Care UK is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. We provide equal opportunities in employment, and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the charity, volunteers, workers or contract workers on the grounds of their age, class, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion, belief, sexual orientation, or class. We particularly encourage applications from those with diverse backgrounds.

Location:  Hybrid/Woking

Contract:  Permanent, Full time

Salary: up to £45,000 per annum 

Closing Date: 16-07-2024

You may have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Engagement Manager, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Engagement, Community Engagement, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraiser, Supporter Engagement, etc.

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About ADI

ADI is the worldwide federation of Alzheimer associations which support people with dementia and their families. ADI was founded in 1984 and registered as a non-profit organisation in the USA. Based in London, ADI has been in official relations with the World Health Organization since 1996.

ADI’s vision is risk reduction, timely diagnosis, care and inclusion today, and cure tomorrow. ADI works by empowering Alzheimer associations to promote and offer care and support for people with dementia and their family carers, while working globally to focus attention on dementia and campaign for policy change from governments. ADI produces global socioeconomic information on dementia and publishes the World Alzheimer Report as well as a host of other publications.

ADI holds official status with the World Health Organization and routinely works with the OCED, UN, G7, G20 and other multilateral and regional bodies, plus directly with government ministries and key stakeholders

Each of our members is a non-profit Alzheimer association supporting people with dementia and their care partners. We can only achieve our aims if we work closely together with our members and other non–governmental organisations.

Our values

• Respect: treating all people affected by dementia with respect and ensuring their rights are protected.
• Integrity: transparency in our relationships with each other and our external stakeholders.
• Inclusiveness: reaching out and enabling all stakeholders to be represented and heard equally without prejudice or discrimination while celebrating and leveraging our diversity.
• Accountability: being transparent and accountable, as well as fiscally responsible and effectively governed, with a commitment to excellence in all our work.
• Cooperation: developing mutually beneficial working relationships and partnerships.

Job description

This position is full-time, permanent, and based in the ADI office in London. Some international travel for several days at a time will be required. Remote or international applicants may be considered for this role depending on circumstances.

Salary £26,000-£29,000 p.a. (London based)

ADI offers flexible working, an 8% employer contribution to a contributory pension scheme, employer-sponsored pension guidance, and a cycle to work scheme.

Main purpose of the role

• Policy: Assisting and strengthening ADI’s policy & advocacy work, supporting campaigns and engagement with multilateral bodies, including the World Health Organization and United Nations, and supporting member associations in national level advocacy work with government and key stakeholders
• Communications: Supporting the delivery of ADI’s communications, particularly where this intersects with policy.
• Advocacy: Supporting ADI’s campaigning and advocacy work, including the annual World Alzheimer’s Month campaign, as well as other ad-hoc initiatives.

Key tasks

• Work with the Policy & Communications Manager to deliver ADI’s policy and advocacy output at multilateral, regional and national level 
• Support policy strategy including the writing of briefing and position papers, official statements at World Health Organization, United Nations etc. Liaison with key organisations (World Health Organization, United Nations etc.) including setting up of meetings, agendas, report notes and managing action points.
• Preparation of presentation slides and speeches, predominantly for CEO, Deputy CEO and key Board members.
• Help build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders relevant to ADI’s policy portfolio, deputising for the Policy & Communications Manager, Deputy CEO or CEO in meetings where relevant.
• Assist ADI’s communication with national Governments, multilateral bodies and civil society partners including the drafting of official letters and meeting preparation.
• Assist in the development or press releases and other media engagement opportunities, working with the Policy & Communications Manager and ADI’s media agencies.
• Monitor and report on ADI’s coverage in the media.
• Work with ADI’s Digital Lead to translate and align ADI’s policy and advocacy work to its communication portfolio, through the development of blogs, emails, news items, social media posts or other relevant communication medium.  
• Support policy event participation and policy event logistics, including the managing and briefing of speakers, participants and volunteers. Plus representing and presenting on ADI’s behalf.
• Support ADI’s campaigns, including ADI’s annual World Alzheimer’s Month campaign. Generate content to support ADI’s publications portfolio as required.
• Any other reasonable task commensurate with this post as required by the Policy & Communications Manager, Deputy CEO or CEO.

Person specification

Skills knowledge and experience

Essential:

• Experience in policy and advocacy, including helping develop evidence-based policy positions and recommendations.
• Experience in preparing for and supporting stakeholder meetings. Fluency in English with an ability to analyse and write clearly and concisely about complex issues and to varying audiences.
• Strong project management skills, and an organised approach to work, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in communications, including the development of content for diverse audiences on social media, webpages and blogs, newsletters and other forms of dissemination. Experience working with the media.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, ideally with proven experience of developing quality presentations for diverse audiences.
• Experience of building constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations.
• Ability to communicate clearly, sensitively, and persuasively.
• Ability to work on own initiative without supervision, manage a diverse workload, prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel independently for several days at a time including internationally.
• Empathy with ADI’s aims and values.

Desirable:

• Experience working internationally with multilateral bodies
• A second major world language.
• Experience of working with elderly or other community organisations
• Experience of working for a charity or NGO

We are recruiting for a Communications Manager who will report to the Head of Advocacy & Communications and work closely with others in the team including one direct report.

The Advocacy & Communications Team works to support all area of our work including our Stop It Now helpline and programmes, our Shore website and support for young people, our paid services including training, assessments, intervention and consultancy as well as our advocacy, fundraising, research and teams in Scotland and Wales.

You will be responsible for project managing communications for our different services, teams and brands. You will develop, manage and deliver communication plans for these areas, working with operational colleagues to make the most of their expertise.

You will lead proactive reactive national, regional and trade press engagements across the charity. This includes a high-profile national campaign and several other projects vital to our success, identifying  and developing newsworthy angles.

You will maintain existing relationships with journalists and build new ones to raise support of our work and advocate for the importance of preventing child sexual abuse. You will support and develop the skills of our spokespeople and work with case studies to make sure their stories are told in a sensitive and engaging way.

You will also be responsible for our blog posts and growing that audience proactively finding opportunities to shine a ilght on all areas of our work.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be a communications all-rounder. You'll be a great project manager, able to plan and stick to timeline, understanding how to bring in and get the mot out of everyone involved.

You'll be at home working with journalists, spokespeople and case studies. You will be energetic and proactive to find, shape and sell stories.

You'll be on board with our mission to prevent child sexual abuse through working with people who have committed it or are at risk of doing so, plus the families and professionals around them.

What you'll get from us

It's a busy year for us as we start to develop our new 5-year strategy, overhaul our websites, embed our new brand and identity that was launched last year and deliver a high performing national multi-channel campaign that makes a difference to society and individuals and protects children.

Your skills will rapidly develop as you work on and link up several areas of communications, working out how best to speak to our varied audiences about the importance of a topic that might not be obvious to them.

We have a strong media preence that we want to expand with a renewed focus on less well known areas of our work. Supported by an experienced team and expert spokespeople, you'll be the leader who makes that happen.

We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days working from the office. We offer a NEST pension, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days (plus statutory bank holidays) after 5 years' service, up to 5 days learning and development per year to make sure you stay on top of your game, an employee assistance programme and the option of Benenden medical cover.

At Winston’s Wish we have been on a journey over the last few years – since Covid-19 we have transitioned to an online delivery, and we’re not going back.  We are listening to the voices of the bereaved young people that we are here to support and designing services that are right for them. 

We have raised the profile of data in all areas of our organisation and are always looking at ways to achieve ongoing improvements to our ways of working and our outcomes for the children that we are here to serve.

The Database Manager position is an exciting new opportunity to work alongside the Head of Salesforce to develop a solid foundation working with the world’s largest integrated CRM platform, Salesforce.  Winston’s Wish is currently leveraging various Salesforce products, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Non-Profit Success Pack. Additionally, we are investing in Marketing Cloud and AI in the upcoming year as part of our strategic shift towards a 'digital first' approach. 

We’re looking for someone with an ability to use their initiative to get things done, an enthusiasm for quality improvement with a keen eye for detail and someone with compassion and empathy for those affected by bereavement.  Whether you’re already a certified Salesforce Administrator or have lots of experience maintaining Salesforce but are yet to obtain the certification, we’d like to hear from you.  

Join us in this dynamic phase of growth and contribute to our mission of providing meaningful support to those navigating the challenges of loss. 

Main Responsibilities  

What you'll do: 

• You’ll be our 'go-to’ person for Salesforce end users; 
• Support the day-to-day platform administrative functions and configuration including user management, permissions, sharing rules, objects, fields, page layouts, record types, custom settings, reports & dashboards;
• Working on declarative development utilising Flows, custom objects, workflows, validation rules and security configuration; 
• Support day-to-day user queries; 
• Proactive system maintenance including keeping up with Salesforce releases, features and best practices; 
• Data management to improve Salesforce data quality, implementing rules and automation as needed; 
• Collaborate with Fundraising, Bereavement Services and Marketing & Communications to gather and analyse business requirements and translate into scalable solutions; 
• Provide ongoing user training and create training materials/technical documentation as needed; 
• Communication of any platform changes to end users and stakeholders; 
• Implement and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive data; 
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and internal policies; 
• Account manage our outsourced Salesforce & IT partner support companies.

All Staff

• Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities. 
• Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy. 
• Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
• Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).    
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager. 
• Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required. 
• Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager. 
• Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
• Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy. 

Person Specification

If you’re aligned with our values, excited about the opportunity and really good at what you do (even if you don’t tick all the boxes) apply anyway! 

• Certified Salesforce Administrator with at least 1 years’ experience or someone with 1 years’ experience of working in Salesforce at an administrator level (but would like to achieve the Salesforce Administrator Certification); 
• Confident using DataLoader to manage imports and exports of data; 
• Demonstrated experience implementing Salesforce configuration changes including (but not limited to): Flow, fields, page layouts, record types, custom settings, dashboards and reports; 
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels; 
• A proactive attitude to implementing best practice solutions; 
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards continued personal/professional development; 
• Hands-on experience with either Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Sales Cloud, NPSP and/or FormAssembly, don’t worry if you haven’t got experience of all of them; 
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with colleagues at all levels. 

Additional information, if you are yet to obtain the Salesforce Administrator Certification 

• During the first 6 months, time will be allocated to self-learning/self-development via Salesforce’s Trailhead learning platform and other resources;
• After 6-12 months, Winston’s Wish will support you through the Salesforce Administrator Certification Examination. 

Recruitment Timetable 

Application deadline: 19th July at 5pm 

Telephone conversation to take place: 24th and 25th July 

Interview by Zoom to take place: 29th or 31st July 

Interview location: Zoom 

Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date. 

£34,300 - £37,300 per annum

Fixed term (12 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves 

This is an excellent opportunity to join our vibrant, proactive and attentive Brand and Media team in a varied and dynamic role. Our focus is on making Prostate Cancer UK widely recognisable and building a deep understanding of the cause for our brand to be sustained. Following audience insight, we gain the attention of priority audiences at tactical calendar moments through creative content and storytelling.

You’ll be helping to tackle some of the biggest issues facing prostate cancer, from building public support and momentum behind our ambitious research programme, to increasing public understanding of risk factors and treatment options.

With your expertise and understanding of the national health agenda you’ll plan, develop and deliver large scale integrated campaigns which result in high quality, engaging and impactful media coverage, working collaboratively with colleagues across Communications.

You’ll provide expert media and PR guidance to teams and individuals across the charity, including the Executive Team, Research and Support and Influencing teams, and will build long-lasting relationships with key influential journalists and stakeholders to ensure prostate cancer remains an issue high in their agenda.

What we want from you

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual with solid experience in media relations and a strong understanding of the national health and research news agenda. You’ll be experienced in turning complex research, health or policy information into bitesize messaging and eye-catching content, along with the ability to look for new angles for stories which will help us drive forward our agenda.

Whilst your focus will be on generating proactive and reactive media coverage, you’ll also have a good understanding of the range of current communications channels and will have an eye on the bigger picture, considering opportunities to share messages and content to a wider audience.

Your excellent people skills will enable you to form effective relationships with a range of groups and individuals from journalists to colleagues, to men living with prostate cancer.

You’ll be a flexible team player, capable of managing multiple projects to tight deadlines, and happy to use your expertise to support your team, or take the lead, as the occasion demands

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.

It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 14th July 2024.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for Monday 22nd and Wednesday 24th July 2024.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

This is a remarkable opportunity to work with an incredibly dedicated team at WWF Cymru, and use your experience in multi-channel communications and knowledge of Wales (with an interest in Pembrokeshire in particular) to help put nature at the top of the political and media agenda in Wales and secure better decisions for our environment.

WWF Cymru is currently pursuing a multi-year work programme to address the ‘Triple Challenge’ in Wales: how we tackle climate change, reverse the loss of nature, and transition to a sustainable food system. The years ahead are critical for engaging politics and the public in Wales on this triple challenge, and as Communications Manager you will focus on delivering project based national and local communications as part of a small team based in Cymru. You’ll play a key role in raising the profile of both the Regenerative Ocean Farming and Pembrokeshire Wholescapes programmes, locally and nationally.

 As Communications Manager you will develop and deliver bilingual (Welsh/English) multi-channel communications plans. This will involve building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues to plan, create and commission content and assets as well as preparing public narratives, press releases, media briefings, case studies and more. You will therefore be able to ensure data and information is presented in a public friendly and accessible way. You will develop relationships with key stakeholders and supporters in Wales and work to implement campaigns that will engage and inspire them to take action. You will also provide advice and guidance internally on the Welsh context, culture and language and in relation to your programmes.

For this high-profile role, you must have experience in multi-channel communications and sound knowledge of the media landscape in Wales. Importantly, you will have experience of working in a bilingual environment in Wales and be able to converse in the Welsh language.

Effective at developing and delivering on communications plans aimed at a variety of groups, you will be comfortable speaking to journalists and using digital and social media tools to engage, mobilise and influence key audiences. You will also have a track record of delivering projects or campaigns working with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders.

If you have the experience to raise the profile of our Regenerative Ocean Farming and Pembrokeshire Wholescapes programmes, locally and nationally, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the link and apply via our website by submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

WWF UK are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF, we are committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose.  We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

Mae hwn yn gyfle arbennig i weithio gyda thîm hynod ymroddedig yn WWF Cymru, a defnyddio eich profiad ym maes cyfathrebu aml-sianel a’ch gwybodaeth o Gymru (gyda diddordeb arbennig yn Sir Benfro) er mwyn helpu i roi natur ar frig yr agenda gwleidyddol a chyfryngol yng Nghymru, a sicrhau penderfyniadau gwell dros ein hamgylchedd.

Ar hyn o bryd mae WWF Cymru yn dilyn rhaglen waith aml-flwyddyn i fynd i’r afael â’r ‘Her Driphlyg’ yng Nghymru: sut yr ydym yn mynd i’r afael â newid hinsawdd, gwrthdroi colli natur, a newid i system fwyd gynaliadwy. Mae’r blynyddoedd o’n blaenau yn allweddol er mwyn ymgysylltu â gwleidyddiaeth a’r cyhoedd yng Nghymru ar yr her driphlyg yma, ac fel Rheolwr Cyfathrebu byddwch yn canolbwyntio ar ddarparu cyfathrebu cenedlaethol a lleol ar gyfer prosiectau fel rhan o dîm bach yng Nghymru. Bydd gennych rôl allweddol wrth godi proffil rhaglenni Ffermio Morol Atgynhyrchiol a Cyflawnwedd Sir Benfro, yn lleol ac yn genedlaethol.

Fel Rheolwr Cyfathrebu byddwch yn datblygu a cyflawni cynlluniau cyfathrebu aml-sianel dwyieithog (Cymraeg/Saesneg). Bydd rhaid adeiladu perthnasau cryf â rhanddeilwyr mewnol ac allanol a chydweithio gyda cydweithwyr i gynllunio, creu a chomisiynu cynnwys ac asedau yn ogystal a pharatoi naratifau cyhoeddus, datganiadau i’r wasg, dogfennau briffio i’r cyfryngau, astudiaethau achos a mwy. Byddwch felly yn gallu sicrhau bod data a gwybodaeth yn cael ei gyflwyno mewn dull addas a hygyrch i’r cyhoedd. Byddwch yn datblygu perthnasau â rhanddeilwyr allweddol a chefnogwyr yng Nghymru ac yn gweithio er mwyn cynnal ymgyrchoedd fydd yn eu hysbrydoli i weithredu. Hefyd byddwch yn darparu cyngor ac arweiniad yn fewnol ar y cyswllt, diwylliant a’r iaith Gymraeg yn ogystal ag ar eich rhaglenni.

Er mwyn cyflawni’r ròl proffil uchel hwn, rhaid bod gennych brofiad mewn cyfathrebu aml-sianel a gwybodaeth dda o’r tirlun cyfryngol yng Nghymru. Yn bwysicach na dim, bydd gennych brofiad o weithio mewn amgylchedd dwyieithog yng Nghymru a’r gallu i gyfathrebu yn yr iaith Gymraeg.

Yn effeithiol wrth ddatblygu a gweithredu cynlluniau cyfathrebu wedi eu hanelu at ystod o grwpiau, byddwch yn hapus wrth siarad â newyddiadurwyr ac yn defnyddio ddefnyddio offer digidol a chymdeithasol i ymgysylltu ac ysgogi cynulleidfaoedd allweddol, ac i ddylanwadu arnynt. Bydd gennych hefyd record o gyflenwi prosiectau neu ymgyrchoedd gan gydweithio ag ystod eang o bartneriaid a rhanddeilwyr.

Os ydych chi’n meddu ar y profiad i godi proffil ein cynlluniau Ffermio Morol Atgynhyrchiol a Cyflawnwedd Sir Benfro, yn lleol ac yn genedlaethol, byddem wrth ein bodd i glywed gennych chi. Cliciwch ar y ddolen a gwneud cais trwy ein gwefan trwy gyflwyno copi o’ch CV cyfredol gyda’r Datganiad Ategol i nodi beth sy’n golygu y byddwch yn cyd-asio’n dda gyda ni.

Mae WWF UK wedi ymrwymo i gynnal proses recriwtio gynhwysol a hygyrch. Fel Cyflogwr Hyderus o ran Anabledd, rydym yn cydnabod efallai y bydd angen cymorth ychwanegol ar rai ymgeiswyr i oresgyn rhwystrau a brofwyd yn ystod y broses ymgeisio. Os oes arnoch angen unrhyw addasiadau rhesymol i gefnogi’ch cais neu gyfweliad, cysylltwch â’r tîm Caffael Talent drwy ein gwefan.

Mae pob rôl yn WWF yn agored i geisiadau gan bob rhan o’r gymdeithas. Credwn ym mhotensial pawb heb ystyried; hil, crefydd neu gred, tarddiad ethnig, gallu corfforol gwahanol, strwythur teuluol, ffactorau economaidd-gymdeithasol, oed, cenedligrwydd neu ddinasyddiaeth, partneriaeth briodasol, ddomestig neu sifil, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, hunaniaeth o ran rhywedd, neu unrhyw agwedd arall sy’n golygu mai chi yw chi.  Yma yn WWF, rydym wedi ymrwymo i gynhwysiant ymwybodol sy’n helpu i feithrin ethos o berthyn, cysylltiad a nod cyffredin.  Yn ein barn ni, po fwyaf amrywiol ydym ni, gorau y byddwn ni; mae hyn yn ein dwyn ynghyd ac yn ein grymuso i ddatblygu, ymgysylltu ac ysbrydoli; ac yn hollbwysig, i helpu i greu dyfodol lle gall pobl fyw mewn cytgord â natur.

Mae ein polisïau a’n buddion yn adlewyrchu’r ffaith ei bod yn bwysig i bobl allu cael cydbwysedd da rhwng bywyd a gwaith a gallu dod â’u ‘hunan llawn’ i’r gwaith.

Mae ar ein byd eich angen chi mwy nag erioed o’r blaen. Ni yw’r genhedlaeth gyntaf sy’n gwybod ein bod ni’n dinistrio’r byd ac mae’n bosibl mai ni yw’r genhedlaeth olaf a all wneud unrhyw beth yn ei gylch. Rydyn ni’n chwilio am bobl sy’n teimlo’n angerddol ynghylch ei gwneud yn annerbyniol yn wleidyddol, yn gymdeithasol ac yn economaidd dinistrio adnoddau naturiol ein planed. Mae arnom angen ichi ymuno yn y frwydr dros ein byd.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic non-profit organisation focused on convening and campaigning for economic systems change. The organisations vision is of a fair, sustainable and resilient economy. An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Strategic Communications to join the team. As Head of Strategic Communications, you will lead the development of an expanded strategic communications function, building on the organisations track record of shaping media narratives around the economy. This is a full-time, permanent role, with flexible working options in London working 4 days a week as the non-profit operates on a 32 hour working week. 

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess significant experience of working in press/communications roles focused on UK politics/media institutions. You will have a proven and extensive track record of securing coverage in mainstream print and/or broadcast media, including generating stories from scratch. Your skill set will contain strong capabilities in analysing and understanding the motivations and agendas of media actors and the factors influencing them is required for this role. You will possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, with experience of translating complex topics into engaging content and tailoring messaging and copy to different audiences. You will also have experience of developing and delivering successful strategic communications plans based on audience insights which respect the target audience perspectives. A good understanding of the UK economic policy landscape would be a bonus to have however this is not essential for the role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged.

About us

World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.

Since 2021, we have established a broad and varied portfolio of climate resilience programmes implemented through local partners across Africa and Asia. These all enable communities to cope with and be better prepared for the consequences of the climate crises, and all focus on groups who are marginalised, e.g. landless, displaced, low caste, and religious minority groups. Specifically, they focus on livelihood resilience, early warning systems and preparedness, and climate resilient WASH, across Nepal, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Ethiopia.

About the role

We are now recruiting a knowledgeable and experienced Climate Resilience Programme Manager to continue leading our climate action strategy. The purpose of the role is to bring climate change expertise to grow, strengthen, deepen, and diversify our innovative programme portfolio, continue to minimise the negative environmental impacts of all of our programmes, and deepen our carbon emissions reduction strategy as we continue to expand the reach and impact of our organisation.

You will build strong partnerships by working closely alongside our local partners in programme design, technical knowledge, implementation and monitoring. It is anticipated that the post will include 3-4 overseas trips per annum.

The role affords huge scope for personal development, with the flexibility and autonomy needed to shape this critical area of programming. A particular objective will be to strengthen the M&E across the portfolio and access additional external funding for scaling up our climate resilience programmes.

You should have:

Essential

• Experience in the climate resilience sector and demonstrable knowledge of how to build and manage climate resilience programmes
• Knowledge of humanitarian and/or livelihoods programming, including monitoring, evaluation accountability and learning (MEAL) processes is critical
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work with overseas partners with varying levels of English.
• Strong administrative, research, analysis, numeracy and IT skills.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills with an ability to produce accurate, factual and compelling reports, proposals, and presentations

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of carbon emissions reduction within organisations
• Demonstrable experience in supporting resource mobilisation
• Knowledge of gender theory and inclusion practices
• Experience of working in Nepal, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, or the Philippines

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays, after 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
• We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. Candidates from the global south or with lived experience would be particularly welcome. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role by answering the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in the role and how do you meet the person specification?
2. What are the most pressing climate challenges facing vulnerable communities globally, and what do you think World Jewish Relief's role should be in addressing these challenges?

Meridian Wellbeing

Senior Communications and Activities Lead

Pay & Pensions: £28,000 p.a. pro rata plus workplace pension contribution

Location: Meritage Centre, Church End, Hendon, NW4 4JT

Hours: 4 days, 30 hours a week (Based on FTE 37.5 hrs per week)

Term: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Responsible to: CEO of Meridian Wellbeing

Reports to: Head of Operations

This role offers the potential for flexible working hours with a minimum of 2 days based in the office.

Meridian Wellbeing are looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Lead to create marketing plans and to implement its development strategies across the organisation to support the digital delivery platform and physical activities for its wellbeing services. We seek applications from candidates with a proven track record in creating marketing plans focusing on social media, content creation and brand.

The successful candidate will work closely with all service teams to promote and enhance the awareness of our services through regular marketing and communications streams such as the weekly newsletter, promotion of physical activities and workshops, the online development of our digital platforms, and manage the organisation website.

As a member of the senior team, the successful candidate will work actively to contribute to the positive development of the organisation as a mental health and wellbeing hub, seek out and develop opportunities for partnership and to grow the organisation’s presence as a leading specialist mental health and wellbeing charity.

The post is for an initial 1-year period with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Lead will be responsible for the development of an effective marketing strategy to encourage participation and utilisation of digital platforms in the community to improve their wellbeing. They will have responsibility to manage the content on the website, social media platforms, promotional material and communication to beneficiaries and stakeholders, with the aim of establishing the leading digital platform for community-based wellbeing services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with the ability to develop, build and drive a marketing strategy to meet the goals of the digital platform development. The post holder will have a high level of marketing and communications skills, attention to detail, able to work independently, and with the ability to build connections with diverse audiences in the commercial, public and voluntary sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to apply and/or to further develop their skills in a vibrant and dynamic role. Working as part of a small and focused team, the Senior Communications and Activities Lead will lead on the promotion of the organisation’s brand, integrating and bringing together the collaborative work streams. The role will be integral in the continued development of a digital platform to improve access, and to raise awareness and conversion for our physical activities at our centre to achieve better outcomes for wellbeing services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Create marketing plans for social media, content and brand

· Lead on the communications and marketing activities for the organisation

· Work closely with the CEO, Head of Operations and colleagues to devise and implement a

coherent marketing strategy bringing together the different services, activities and products developed by the organisation

· Work closely with the team to encourage greater uptake of the digital platform, physical activity and workshops programmes to improve access and connection with vulnerable adults from harder to reach communities

· Establish and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships with regional and local press channels, as well as other communication agencies

· Update and support the creation of information and images on the website regularly

· Oversee marketing communications including promotional material and effective digital campaigns, and the weekly newsletter

· To coordinate all aspects of print production, design, proofing and distribution of all publications, leaflets, brochures and publicity material

· Provide administrative support for all media, social media, website and press related communications

· Provide administrative support for the activity and workshop programmes across the organisation, to promote, raise awareness and collect reporting data

· Ensuring copyright, collate images and proofing for both print and digital promotional material

· Maintain and update a library of publications, reports, stories and promotional material to archive and showcase the organisational development, and development of the digital platform

· Manage Google Analytics and social media reporting

General Duties:

· General administrative tasks as required of the work when necessary

· To adhere to all policies including equal opportunity and volunteer policies at all times

· Support the team in the promotion and running of events throughout the year

· Work with the team to support the recruitment and management of volunteers

· Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and supervision, as well as training sessions

· Carry out such other duties as deemed appropriate and may be reasonably required by the Head of Operations

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience:

· Proven experience on content creation, social media marketing and branding

· A creative marketer with a good eye for design

· Experience of developing communications materials across broadcast, print and online communications channels

· Proven record on successful individual decision making from within a marketing role

· Ideas orientated to drive an agenda within their role

· Experience of working with databases and website building

· Experience of using and establishing online content management systems and databases to effectively collate and manage internal and external intelligence

Desirable Experience:

· Experience of working with business management platforms

· Experience of the voluntary sector and community work

· An understanding of key current health and social care organisations

Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with people of different backgrounds within a variety of settings

· Strong ability to organise and forward plan

· Ability to lead and drive tasks towards completion to meet tight deadlines

· Manage a substantial workload and work with initiative and independently

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy and IT competency

· High proficiency in skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Excellent teamwork and can-do attitude

Other requirements:

· An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection and GDPR regulations

· An understanding of key current health and social care organisations

· Willingness to work flexibility and as per the demands of the role and organisation

Training:

A short period of training and induction will be given internally by your supervisors.

Please note that the job description is by no means an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities expected of a role. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are broadly in line with the above responsibilities to assist with service delivery and other organisational matters. The post holder should also be prepared to have the flexibility to work weekends/holidays on occasion if doing so is necessary to achieve the fundamental job objectives.

I’m delighted to be partnering with a fantatsic membership assocaiton to recruit their new Media and Communications Officer on a permanent basis.

As a Media and Communications Officer, you will be at the forefront of shaping and implementing media campaigns to enhance brand visibility.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for written content and storytelling. This role will work to build relationships with journalists, pitching stories raising the profile of the organisation within the sector. This is a real opportunity for a graduate looking for a role in which they can learn and develop in!

Key responsibilities include:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate interviews
• Proactively pitch stories to secure media coverage for the organisation and its member companies
• Write and edit press releases, news stories and blogs
• Work closely with digital, content and events teams to develop engaging content for various channels
• Identify and build relationships with thought leaders, influencers to drive engagement and impact within the sector
• Work closely with the CEO to develop crisis communications and respond to any issues promptly

Key skills include:

• Excellent written skills and attention to detail
• Ability to grasp complex issues and distil these for a variety of external audiences
• Experience or interest in working with journalists and media outlets
• Understanding of utilising CMS for editing/uploading content
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at once with strong ability to prioritise

This is a hybrid role, going into their central London office 3 days a week. Offering a salary of £26,000-£28,700 dependant on experience. This is a fantastic opportunty for someone early on in their career with the oppotunity to learn and develop from the CEO himself. Apply today so you don't miss out!

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

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 reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Closing Date: 7 July 2024

Ref 6760

Save the Children UK's PR Manager is an exciting role working to deliver media campaigns that have real impact.

• Do you have experience working in a busy, high-pressure Press Office, Public Relations agency or in-house?
• Do you have experience developing and executing PR strategies, including across multiple media platforms and involving different stakeholders?
• Do you have a track record of successfully obtaining media coverage in a variety of outlets for PR initiatives?
• Are you an excellent communicator with negotiation skills and the ability to adapt to different audiences?
• Do you have a commitment to Save the Children mission, values and approach (includes child focus, equal opportunities)?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

Note:

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting to our PR Lead, the PR Manager will play a crucial role raising the profile of Save the Children UK amongst key target audiences, by developing and delivering projects that command media attention and coverage.

As a key member of the PR, Artists & Broadcast team, the appointee will apply their experience working with the media to shape major income- and influence-generating campaigns and build our brand.

You will also work alongside a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders, including high-profile ambassadors, influencers and corporate partners.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. You will support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

The PR Manager's key duties will be:

Strategy and Project Management

Work closely with team members in other departments within Save the Children to provide excellent PR support to develop and execute creative ways to deliver on Save the Children's objectives. Delivery to include:

• Brand – Build high profile and positive perceptions of Save the Children and its cause across all audiences via PR. Communicate our brand promise and build understanding with the public and opinion formers, demonstrating the depth, scale, impact and complexity of our work.

• Campaigns – Provide PR support to deliver across high–profile moments across Save the Children's major campaigns such as Christmas Jumper Day in order to achieve mass audience engagement.
• Compelling storytelling - Engage audiences through impactful child-centric stories, championing children's voices in order to empower the communities we work with.
• Reputation management – Support the wider team to protect Save the Children's reputation and identify issues relating to corporate risk management.

Delivering Media Coverage

• Develop and execute mass-market PR plans that amplify key strategic campaigns and initiatives across the calendar year, including brand, fundraising and advocacy priorities.
• Identify and maximise opportunities to generate reactive media coverage, responding effectively to external events, news and the cultural conversation.
• Write, co-ordinate and issue media releases, statements, briefing materials and Q&As, including for high-profile spokespeople and corporate partners, if required.
• Plan, manage and participate in overseas and UK trips to Save the Children programmes for the purpose of generating coverage and content – including hosting journalists and high-profile supporters.
• Commission and manage multimedia crews and organise PR shoots, with the purpose of generating world-class film and photography content that commands media attention.
• Develop and nurture close working relationships with journalists (especially those on features, women's, lifestyle, showbiz outlets) across print, digital and broadcast media - including a diverse range of outlets beyond mainstream media.
• Leverage social media and new technologies develop digital-first PR campaigns, including influencer activations.
• Represent Save the Children as spokesperson externally, networking and building relationships that support brand building activity in the media.
• Take part in the on-call and out of hours media rota. This will see you handling media enquiries and proactively pushing out stories on the weekend and out of hours during the week.
• Support PR Leads and Head of PR, Artists and Broadcast as required in the smooth-running of the team, including chairing meetings and carrying out administrative tasks.

About you

To be successful in this role, it is important that you have: 

• Experience working in a busy, high-pressure Press Office, Public Relations agency or in-house.
• Experience developing and executing PR strategies, including across multiple media platforms and involving different stakeholders.
• Excellent personal contacts with journalists, PR and Marketing professionals.
• A track record of success in obtaining media coverage in a variety of outlets for PR initiatives, backed up by portfolio of coverage.
• Outstanding ability to pitch stories to key external contacts and senior media professionals.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas, often at short notice.

Abilities:

• Exceptional organisational skills, including ability to juggle short-term projects with longer-term ones.
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to manage time effectively and set deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to express self clearly, persuasively and a cohesive way and tailor communications to different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and make decisions on what to prioritise when working under pressure on a number of projects.
• Excellent writing skills – including writing compelling press releases, features and comment pieces.
• Commitment to Save the Children mission, values and approach (includes child focus, equal opportunities).

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 7th July

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Mind in Salford are offering an exciting opportunity within a forensic secure mental health setting, supporting vulnerable adults detained under the Mental Health Act.

Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA)
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (4 weekdays)
Contract: Fixed Term (until March 2025, with possible extension)
Location: Edenfield Centre, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL. Possible additional locations in the local area.

The salary, pro rata, is as follows:
For an unqualified advocate: equivalent to a full time post of £23,920 gross, which equates to £19,136 actual gross salary working four days per week.  
For a qualified advocate: equivalent to a full time post of £26,000 gross, which equates to £20,800 actual gross salary working four days per week.

About the Role

The post holder will support vulnerable patients within the Adult Forensic and Acute Adult Services of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, with scope to work with patients at various stages of their treatment and rehabilitation. Please note that this role requires physical presence at the hospital.  Appointment will be subject to risk assessment. 

The successful, dynamic candidate will have:

• Experience of providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy, or having worked in a related field, to a high standard.  Relevant skills and experience from backgrounds other than Advocacy can be built on.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals and service-users.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as well as being adaptable to the needs and abilities of others.
• A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, relating to both the civil and forensic sections of the Act and other associated legislation. As a minimum, a general understanding is required, with a willingness and an ability to expand on this once in post.

Required experience: Working within Advocacy or a Related Field for at least 1 year 
Desirable experience: Holding the National Advocacy Certificate Qualification

We welcome applications from disabled people and encourage those with experience of mental or emotional distress to apply.

An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior to any appointment due to the nature of the role.

Closing Date and time for applications: 9th July 2024 by 5pm
Date of Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates: 22nd July 2024

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY.

Mind in Salford is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.

*Female Support Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities - Waking Nights (Maternity Cover)

Stanmore - 35 hours per week

Join Our Team as a Support Worker!

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care? Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as Support Workers in the unique and vibrant community for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Use your experience and personal qualities to make an impact on peoples’ lives and enable them to fulfil their potential.  If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on! 

What Norwood offer: 

Hourly Pay Rate: £12.50 

Overtime: £13.75 p/hr & Bank holidays: £18.75 p/hr 

Fully Paid Induction: Get the support you need from day one! 

Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence. 

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE): For a well earned rest. 

NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification: Boost your skills and knowledge. 

Career Progression Pathway: Your growth is our priority. 

Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being. 

£300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards. 

Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme 

Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance  

Your Role at Norwood:

As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Guiding and supporting individuals in their day-to-day activities. 

• Encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests. 

• Accompanying individuals to routine appointments. 

• Teaching essential life skills like budgeting, shopping, and managing bills. 

• Assisting with personal care and, if required, administering medication. 

• Contributing to household tasks such as cleaning and cooking. 

As a Support Worker, you will provide day to day support including:

• Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life

• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests

• Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments

• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and paying bills

• Assisting with personal care and administrating medication (if required)

• Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking

If you have can do attitude, lots of energy and want to make a difference in someone’s life, then Our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you. 

*Please note: Female requirement exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We actively celebrate everyone's' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

No agencies please.

Please press apply and our Recruitment team will be i