Press Officer Jobs in Langho, Lancashire
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About Design for Good
Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.
Your Role
We are seeking a Senior Communications & PR Leader to drive impactful internal and external communications and strengthen our global network. You will be responsible for developing and executing a dynamic communications strategy while building strong relationships with media partners to raise awareness of our global alliance and its achievements. This is a hands-on role ideal for a candidate who excels at strategic thinking but is also comfortable with content creation using own copywriting and visual skills, as well as guiding other content creators from volunteering partners.
We are looking for someone who shares the DfG mission, has a passion for storytelling, and excels at strategising and delivering innovative communication and PR initiatives. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also possess exceptional communication skills to engage effectively within our global network, connecting diverse audiences and their communication departments. The Communication & PR leader will collaborate with programme staff, and senior management to deliver compelling content across various platforms, including digital marketing, press, branding and storytelling initiatives. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact-driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communication Strategy: Develop and implement a communications strategy to elevate DfG’s global visibility and impact.
- Public Relations & Branding: Build and strengthen relationships with press contacts, and public relations partners to expand DfG’s reach. Enhance and promote our brand to ensure consistent messaging and representation.
- Content Development: Lead and create content for various channels, including the website, social media, events, annual reviews, and press releases
- Content Execution: Plan, coordinate, and deliver communication activities in partnership with alliance communication leads and external partners.
Key Requirements:
- Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
- Senior-level experience in communications, and public relations ideally in an NGO, charity or mission-driven organisation.
- Strong public relations network and a proven track record of securing media coverage for a global organisation.
- Exceptional communication skills in English, with strong storytelling abilities (additional languages are a plus).
- Ability to work independently while motivating and collaborating with colleagues and partners globally.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working remotely with international teams across different time zones.
Preferred Skills and qualifications
- Proven experience building and managing relationships with media, partners, and stakeholders (foundation is a plus)
- Experience in sectors related to international culture, design, creativity, or sustainability.
- Familiarity with diverse media channels and target audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, or a related field.
Compensation
Salary payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education.
Responses to applications
Replies will be sent during January 2025.
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
Design for Good builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ SDGs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced communications professional to create a new role in our small national early years charity. You will ensure our messages reach stakeholders through multiple channels in a co-ordinated and impactful way.
Early Education (The British Association for Early Childhood Education) is a membership body for individuals and organisations working in early childhood education across the UK. We provide continuing development opportunities and campaign for every child's right to the best start in life.
This is a varied role which would suit an excellent communicator with enthusiasm for the importance of early childhood education. You will be responsible for producing our fortnightly email newsletters to members and our termly Journal, and for creating an active and engaging social media and web presence for the organisation. Some press and campaign support will also be included.
The role is part-time, 14 hours per week, which could be worked over two full days or spread flexibly across the week, either in our St Albans office, hybrid or working from home. You will join a friendly team of three who work a mix of in the office and remotely. Benefits include 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months, 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and three office closure days at Christmas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you believe that everyone should be proud of where they live? The post will act as a focal point for hundreds of civic societies whose interests span everything from blue plaques to bulding design and who all strive to improve the areas where they live and work
Civic Voice is a national charity and you will report to the Board of Trustees. You will work remotely but work directly with our membership, promoting their work and providing opportunities for them to grow and develop. You will communicate the work of the movement to the wider world and translate this into policies and positions to ensure that the voice of the movement is heard. A significant part of Civic Voice's funding comes via membership subscriptions, but you will have a role in identifying additional sources of funding and you will supoprt the work of the Trustees and line manage staff, volunteers and consultants who may be appointed to support our work.
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Job purpose:
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone enthusiastic about driving change to join the Huntington’s Disease Association, proactively working to advocate for and improve care for people with this rare neurological condition.
As Policy and Public Affairs Officer, you will work closely with our Head of Public Affairs to influence decision makers in the NHS, and UK and Welsh governments. You will be joining the charity at an exciting time as we develop a new influencing strategy. You will help shape this work, while having opportunity to work with external stakeholders, including health professionals, civil servants and other charities, all whilst developing your skillset and policy and public affairs experience. We have had success over the past year in parliament in highlighting the issues faced by people living with Huntington’s disease, and we are now focused on building this work to help drive policy change.
This is a remote role, working from home mostly, but will require travel to London and other locations across England and Wales (which the charity will cover expenses for).
This is an essential role in a small, national organisation supporting people affected by Huntington's disease.
Learn more about the role in the job pack included.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
* A pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
* Medicash scheme
* Tax-free working from home allowance
* Flexible working approach
* Supportive and positive working environment
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities
Applications:
Applications submitted without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 7th January 2025, 9 am.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We improve care and support services for people with Huntington’s disease, educate families and professionals, and champion people’s rights.
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Public Relations Internship-Remote
Organisation Profile
We are a global literacy charity with a strong focus on PR and media exposure to create greater community education and awareness.
With over 13 years of experience we work with mainstream media, social media, influencers, celebrities, and partners to build our brand and highlight the topic.
More information: visit the websites of World Literacy Foundation and World Literacy Summit
Project Description & Training Provided
* Create a strategy & roadmap document for an upcoming global literacy conference next year.
* assisting to write press releases
* researching into influencers
* researching into media contacts
* writing blog posts
* helping to organise PR images
* assisting to create PR strategies, ideas and concepts
Skills or Experience Required
You must be a 3rd or 4th Public Relations student
Learning Outcomes
Online Communication
Remote Team Work
Problem Solving
Responsibility
Creative Thinking
Planning & Organisation
Attendance:
15 Hours Per Week
Duration: January 15-April 15 2025
Stipend Offered: £10 per hour
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About GLAN
The Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) works with affected communities to pursue innovative legal actions across borders to challenge states and other powerful actors involved in human rights violations and systemic injustice. Our actions address the most pressing instances of human rights concern and they fall within the following themes: War and occupation; accountability and supply chains; environmental and economic justice; and migration and border violence.
Since our establishment in 2016, we have developed legal strategies directly addressing human rights impacts in over 23 countries and territories. Our cases include the successful legal challenge against imports of cotton produced with forced labour in Xinjiang (East Turkistan) into the UK on behalf of World Uyghur Congress and the climate case against 32 European States before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights, brought on behalf of six Portuguese youth-applicants.
More recently, we have supported the preeminent Palestinian human rights organisation Al Haq, to rapidly challenge UK weapons exports to Israel due to the risk of these arms being used in violations of international law
About the Role
GLAN has a small yet powerful fundraising team. Our Development Lead excels in relationship fundraising, having forged multi-year funding partnerships with aligned Trusts & Foundations and major donors. Additionally, our Fundraising Officer has successfully established GLAN’s individual giving programme, leveraging crowdfunding and nurturing potential regular givers.
We face a pivotal moment as we seek to expand the team to build on our success and pursue new business.
Job purpose
As GLAN’s Philanthropy Manager, you will support the launch of our new three year fundraising strategy. The Philanthropy Manager role is crucial in leveraging the momentum gained from our existing fundraising successes. This role will focus on attracting new major donors, including high net worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and exploring corporate funding opportunities. The introduction of a dedicated Philanthropy Manager will allow us to:
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Expand our Donor Base: Establish relationships with high net worth individuals, an area that holds significant potential but is currently underdeveloped at GLAN.
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Increase Fundraising Capacity: Strengthen our ability to secure large-scale donations and grants, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our programs.
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Achieve Strategic Goals: Meet the ambitious income targets outlined in our new fundraising strategy, supporting the expansion of our impactful legal initiatives.
Responsibilities
Income generation
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Philanthropic Giving Programme Strategy Development: Create and implement strategies to secure new major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, Trusts & Foundations, and corporations.
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Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with major donors, ensuring a robust pipeline of high-value prospects.
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Fundraising: Secure significant donations (5 and 6 figure gifts) from individuals and organisations.
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Event Coordination: Plan and execute donor cultivation events, meetings, and site visits to engage major donors and showcase the impact of their support.
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Budget Management: Oversee major donor income and expenditure budgets, ensuring targets are met.
Collaboration
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Work closely with senior leadership, trustees, and other stakeholders to align fundraising efforts with organisational goals.
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Work closely with GLAN lawyers and communications team to enable the use of impactful case updates in your stewardship of donors.
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Support legal and finance teams to ensure project activities and expenditure is in line with grant contracts.
Other
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Reporting: Utilise fundraising software and database systems to track donor interactions, manage donor relationships, and generate reports on fundraising progress.
Any other duties as required commensurate with the details above.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
A degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
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Proven experience (5 years+) in securing significant financial gifts from major donors and organisations.
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Experience of personally securing new business wins.
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Experience in organising and managing events.
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Experience of completing quality reports for funders by required deadlines.
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Experience of and interest in human rights and environmental issues.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
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Proactive and self-motivated, with a target-focused approach.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
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Ability to manage budgets.
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Ability to manage administration of donations, including the use of databases.
Desirable
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Knowledge of the Salesforce database
Special requirements
GLAN is a homebased organisation. It is expected you will have an appropriate space, free from distraction, to carry out your duties.
You will be required to attend semi-regular meetings & events
GLAN Values
GLAN has a set of core values. You would be required to uphold these values through some of the examples below: this need populating
Community Centred
Ensure fundraising campaigns authentically reflect the lived experiences of the communities we serve, using their voices to shape narratives in funding proposals and donor communications.
Partnership Focused
Cultivate trust-based relationships with donors, colleagues, and community representatives, working collaboratively to align funding priorities with shared goals.
Radical
Advocate for transformative change by highlighting systemic injustices, amplifying marginalized voices, and challenging harmful power structures in donor engagements.
Creative
Design innovative and engaging donor experiences, from storytelling events to interactive campaigns, that inspire support and align with our mission.
Tenacious
Develop resilient funding pipelines by pursuing diverse income streams, overcoming challenges, and staying focused on long-term goals to sustain and grow our impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.