Stories Jobs

You will be a creative teacher, or former teacher, who is excited to turn the biggest issues in the news into engaging lessons for 10- to 16-year olds, with a particular focus on our bespoke projects and events. You’ll research global topics and consider the best angles and innovative activities.This material will build children’s knowledge about the news and the essential skills they need to make sense of it, through discussion-based activities.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing production of our world-class lessons, live events and Festival resources, with help from a supportive, collaborative team and a wealth of journalistic expertise from across The Economist Group. You’ll be a driven, collaborative manager, able to coordinate a variety of stakeholders including freelance collaborators and internal volunteers, and manage our core content team of Designer and Educational Content Lead.

You will manage projects that help develop the content we offer to schools globally. From implementing AI to unlocking the power of translation, you’ll ensure projects are managed effectively, meet deadlines and keep to budget. You’ll work with the leadership team to monitor and evaluate the success of these projects and scope new areas for growth.

Reports to: Programme Director
Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm. 
Contract type: fixed term maternity cover May 2025 – May 2026
Location: Hybrid. Central London two days per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) and remote working.
Salary: £45,000 per annum 
Closing date: Friday 13th December, 5pm (GMT)

We will contact all applicants after the closing date.

Position Summary
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking to appoint a Social Media and Content Manager towork with the Marketing team to promote all aspects of the offer – someone who is passionate about social media and is excited to be an innovator in the sector.

The newly created role will be focused on developing and implementing a new social and content strategy, with strands of activity that focus on growing and engaging audiences, raising the profile of the Orchestra on a global scale and maximising income. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and optimisation of all our social channels, as well as content development and capture. Importantly, the candidate will work closely with the Marketing and Concerts teams to ensure our social channels are full of rich and engaging content, and a central part of the marketing mix. They will need to be confident in developing relationships pan- organisation, as they will work closely with a core group of staff and players to expand the capture and development of content.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning:

• With the Marketing team and any external research/audience agencies, develop an annual content and social strategy and planner, which serves all areas of the business and campaigns
• Develop a brand personality appropriate to each channel, which builds on the Philharmonia core brand mission and values
• Develop a strategy for paid social activity and digital advertising
• Look at the introduction of more social channels, where appropriate
• Using various analytics tools, and tied to the wider organisational data strategy, develop reports for circulation on a regular basis, which show growth in audience numbers and engagement

Project Management:

• Schedule and optimise social channels (organic), ensuring there is a variety of content with a consistent TOV and brand, which delivers audience engagement, growth, and diversification
• Schedule and optimise paid social and digital advertising to maximise best performing channels
• Work with Managers to support with SEO and website navigation, as part of the whole customer journey
• With the Managers and an external agency, support with optimisation of the Google Grant account
• Analyse the effectiveness of all social and content and implement any optimisations and learnings
• Attend concerts and activities where relevant and part of the strategy, in order to capture imagery, stories and footage
• Coordinate with the stage management and concerts teams to ensure that information is shared well in advance and opportunities are maximised
• Work with partner venues and organisations to promote the work we do as engagements and on tour, in support of both parties’ strategies
• Work with the Data and Insight Manager to improve data capture, monitoring and understanding

Leadership and Management:

• With the Director of Marketing & Comms, work to engage the whole Orchestra in the production of content
• Work with a core group of players and staff to build confidence in the creation of content and capture, building a strong in-house team

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Attend workshops/conferences/seminars to be on the front foot of social media and content development – share learnings with the team and other stakeholders
• Be a brand guardian for the Philharmonia identity, working with the Director of Marketing & Comms to evolve and optimise branding across online channels and beyond
• Work with Director of Marketing & Comms on new online projects that may arise, as part of the programme and business development

Skills and Qualifications
Essential:

• Minimum three years’ experience in a relevant role
• A champion for social media and content development
• Knowledge of all social platforms, Google Analytics and other reporting tools
• Passion and interest for music and the arts, with a good understanding of orchestras
• Some experience in photography/videography (does not need to be an academic qualification
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to communicate convincingly to a diverse range of people
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills, with the ability to create strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and colleagues
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team as well as to use own initiative
• Ability to prioritise a mixed workload and to work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to have a hands-on attitude
• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends both within London and the rest of the UK (occasionally internationally)

Desirable:

• Experience of working with a similar arts organisation
• Experience of working with musicians or other creative artists

At FrameWorks UK, we believe that when we change the story, we can change the world. Our framing research shows how people think about different social issues, and we use this knowledge to develop and test the best ways to communicate these issues to create social progress.

As our new Research Assistant, you’ll:

●    Plan and conduct qualitative research. 

●Oversee research processes, manage timelines, and coordinate with research teams in the UK and US.

●Share research findings with campaigners and organisations, driving real-world impact.

This is a new role for a proactive, organised individual with a minimum of two years of postgraduate or professional research experience. If you’re passionate about creating social change through research, we’d love to hear from you.

●Salary: £36,000 p.a plus benefits.

●Location: Hybrid, with 2 days per week in our central London office.

●Hours: Full-time requests for part-time will be considered.

For the full job description, and to apply, please go to our website.

Deadline: 8th December 

About The Role
Closing date: 11th December
Interviews: 19th December
Contract: This is a permanent, part-time position offering 28 hours per week across 4 days, with a prorated salary.
Location: This position is home-based, located in the South West of England region, with requirements for frequent travel. Candidates must live in this geographic area as an essential requirement of the role.
Application Process: If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Alzheimer’s Society, we would love to hear how your skills and experience are a good match for us.  To apply, please send a supporting statement that tells us what appeals to you about the role and why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
Are you looking for a role where your media and communications skills can help to make a positive difference?
Do you want to inspire and help people through powerful storytelling across regional media, amplifying the voices and experiences of people living with dementia to bring about change? If yes, we’d love to tell you more!
Alzheimer’s Society is seeking an experienced, proactive, and determined individual with a background in PR (in-house or agency) or journalism, who has a strong news sense and proven track record.
With an excellent understanding of regional media and living within South-West England as a requirement of this role, you will join a friendly and busy team working remotely, who support each other to overcome any challenges, achieve results and celebrate success.
This is a vital and rewarding role that offers you opportunities to be creative, lead the design and delivery of campaigns and be recognised as a trusted expert in regional PR.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is a fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
About you

- You will be providing a platform for people affected by dementia to be heard – through engaging media campaigns, sourcing interviews and working with journalists on stories that really matter.
- You will be making a real difference by raising awareness. Whether it’s boosting fundraising totals signing up for events or supporting someone to share their experience so other people living with dementia know they are not alone, and that help is available.
- You have the opportunity and time to develop ideas when leading key projects and campaigns throughout the year, working in collaboration with other teams across the organisation.
- Enhance your skills in multimedia by creating your videos and photos with the equipment provided to build packages of engaging content for regional media.
- Use your expert knowledge and skills to advise on media relations and reputation management and help train and develop spokespeople.
- You will work on varied and interesting campaigns including fundraising, research and influencing dementia support services – enhancing your knowledge and expertise.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Director of Research, from £70,000 dependent on experience, London and remote.

Are you a professional research manager ready to make the transition to leadership or already leading a team and ready to grow professionally and extend your reach?  If so, you could lead the Medical Research Foundation’s Research department as our Director of Research. 

This is an exciting time to join us. We recently launched our new five-year organisational strategy Giving hope through life-changing medical research  and you will be crucial in helping us to deliver on this and achieve our vision of a world where medical research improves health for everyone.

History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research.  Over the past 100 years, we have witnessed monumental advances in medical research. We know that by investing in medical research now, we will see life-saving advances in the future.

While the last century has brought huge improvements in the quality and longevity of life, there are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. And in many areas of health there is a severe lack of research funding, which is holding back the scientific progress needed to change lives.  This is where we step in.

Our mission is to lay the foundations for ground-breaking new discoveries and life-changing advances.  We give hope to people whose health conditions are overlooked, by supporting research in areas that are underfunded.  We invest in the brightest and best researchers, ensuring the next generation of scientists can continue to solve the biggest challenges facing human health.

In the last five years alone, we have invested over £25 million into life-changing medical research, focusing on areas that have historically been overlooked and underfunded.  But there is still much more to do.

Looking ahead, we know that nine million people in England alone will be living with a major illness by 2040 – that’s 2.5 million more than in 2019, an increase of 37%.  We will use our unique position, as a broad funder of medical research, to respond to these challenges and fund research in ways that will have the biggest possible impact on people’s lives.

We are broad and ambitious medical research funder and we operate to the highest professional standards. You will lead a department that funds research across the whole research spectrum from discovery to translation, and in a diverse range of priority areas including children and young people’s health, neglected mental health conditions and the impact of climate change on health. Visit our website to find out about our strategy to 2029: Giving hope through life-changing medical research.

As Director of Research, you will work closely with our CEO and will be responsible for:

• horizon scanning and landscape reviews to deliver our research strategy and ensure its continued relevance.
• research funding competitions to deliver at least £5m new research per annum.
• ongoing grant management of a £30m grant portfolio.
• reviewing and creating funding schemes to address unmet need.
• our framework for impact evaluation.
• wider development of the charity through membership of our Executive Leadership Team.

We are looking for candidates with:

• significant experience working in a biomedical sciences research/funding environment.
• significant experience of research funding competitions, peer review, and grant management.
• experience of the evaluation of research outputs and impact.
• experience of motivating and managing a team. 
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to evidence relationship building with senior stakeholders and acting as an organisational representative.
• a PhD in biomedical sciences or a degree in biological sciences (or equivalent experience) with extensive experience working in a biomedical sciences funding environment.

Our offer

• from £70,000 for full-time 36 hour week; willing to consider part-time (min. 0.8 FTE)
• 30 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays (some of which can be used flexibly)
• 10% maximum employer contribution
• Life insurance at four times salary
• Enhanced family-related leave and sickness leave
• Learning and development programmes and external training opportunities
• Generous additional benefits including regular team lunches, annual health assessments and optional social programme
• The opportunity to join a dedicated team making a difference to human health

Our team is proud to work for the Medical Research Foundation. We are ambitious for the organisation and for ourselves. We are approachable - providing advice to everyone and explaining our work. We are dedicated and committed to achieving the most for our donors and our researchers.  And we are involved – constantly looking for new ways to engage and improve. 

We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, and you will be based at our bright, plant-filled central London office for a minimum of three days a week, with the option to work remotely for the remainder.

Closing date: 09:00 Wednesday 11 December 2024

In person interviews: January 2025

Visit our website for further information and details of how to apply.

Background 
 
Brixton House is an award-winning modern arts venue in the heart of Brixton. Our arts programme reflects the rich and authentic storytelling of local and international diverse communities and champions innovative and creative entrepreneurial perspectives. 

Our vision is to empower our undervalued, unheard, and excluded communities through our creative and cultural spaces. 
 
Our mission is to present and collaborate with voices and perspectives not currently centered in mainstream funded culture. We focus on theatrical stories told through theatre and multiple other art forms. We are committed to and representative of Brixton, and a place where the lively and diverse communities who live, work and visit this place, come together to engage with culture and build community.
 
We live by our values, and they are at the core of everything we do:

- Enterprising 

We are a strong creative enterprise providing security and stability for creative freedom to be realised.

- Welcoming  

We will remain connected to our communities and treat everyone with kindness and respect; Brixton House is their home from home

- Nurturing 

We foster a caring and compassionate environment that inspires to be and give their best.

- Radical  

We encourage people to be authentic, affirm their rights, be critical, bold, resolute and determined.

- Celebratory

We embody a spirit of hope.

- Collaborative  

We will establish an integrated hub of creative spaces, performances, training, business ventures, and jobs for the local community and beyond.
 
We here at Brixton House believe in the power of stories and how it can transform and enrich our lives through the magic of theatre.

Our aim is to encourage children, young people, young adults, adults, our elders, families, artists, and communities to engage, create, learn, experiment, play and be the future storytellers.

Role & Responsibilities

The Event Sales Manager is the main contact for all hires enquiries about our fantastic 7 studio spaces, 2 theatres and café Bar.

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales, managing client relationships, supervising the event planning process.

No one day is the same at Brixton House. The versatility of the building enable us to host a wide range of events such as Meetings, Screenings, Conferences, Music Gigs and Book Launches.
 
Sales

- Achieve monthly sales targets
- Secure returning hire bookings
- Create and implement sales strategies
- Look at upselling opportunities across the venue including food and beverage packages
- Develop contacts with relevant cultural, commercial and social markets to increase sales opportunities – especially locally 
- To answer all enquiries in a timely manner with accurate information 
- Proactively source new business with the ability to strategically convert to sales
- Raise quotes, and issue contracts 
- Liaise with the Finance department to raise invoices and credit notes
- Liaise with other internal departments as necessary to deliver an excellent quality of service both for the client and Brixton House
- Liaise and build relationships with the Marketing, Operations and Technical departments, encouraging collaborative work
- Develop and deliver any related marketing assets with the Marketing team (eg updating the website, sales driven photography etc)

 
Management and Delivery

- Conduct tours of Brixton House, taking details of client’s requirements and responding with bespoke details as required 
- Lead in the advancing of Events and Hires 
- Book the spaces using Brixton House booking system, YesPlan, attending planning meetings as required and finding solutions to any possible clashes in delivery 
- Keep the booking platform up-to-date and raise any clashes with relevant teams
- Create Events sheets in a timely manner and distribute it to relevant teams
- Assist in all aspects of the day to day running of the department and Events and Hires
- Accommodate early get-ins and/or late nights for events and acting as onsite Event Manager during out of office hours
- Manage and resolve client’s complaints with a high standard of customer service care

 
Reporting

- Track enquiries to identify trends and understand Brixton House’s potential in terms of conversion rates, income opportunity and weekly conversion rates
- Schedule internal debriefs after events with relevant departments
- Complete monthly hires income reconciliation
- Report to the Senior Leadership and Executive Leadership team as required

 
Who are we looking for?

- Minimum of 2 years of extensive experience managing corporate and private events at a large, multi-space venue
- Evidence of hitting set targets and ability to adapt depending on income variances 
- Successful track record of handling diverse event requirements, deliver successful outcomes and the ability to achieve set KPI’s
- understand the complexities of delivering events within a busy event and/or entertainment venue
- To have a good working knowledge of lighting, PA, rigging and staging systems
- A confident and professional communication style, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills 
- Strong teamwork skills while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently when required
- Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, including Word, Excel, and other relevant software applications
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong numerical skills
- Diplomacy and tact dealing with a broad range of clients 
- Comprehensive knowledge of the cultural landscape of London

HOW TO APPLY?

Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through this Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. The closing date for this position is Monday, the 9th December 2024 at 9am. 

During the application process, we will ask you to:
1. Upload a current CV detailing a maximum of 10 years of work history, if applicable.
2. Upload a personal statement (cover letter) detailing your suitability for the role, referring to all points in the person specification and job description (1000 words max).

Interviews will take place week commencing 16th December 2024 (times TBC).
Preferred start date Monday 6th January 2025.
 
Should you have any access requirements in applying for this role please contact us.

PLEASE NOTE
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FROM THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED.  THIS WILL INCLUDE DETAILS OF CAUTIONS, REPRIMANDS OR FINAL WARNINGS, AS WELL AS CONVICTIONS SPENT OR UNSPENT. ONLY RELEVANT CONVICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.

Basic Terms & Conditions
 
Place of work will be Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL. 

The Company operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme. The company will contribute up to 4% if matched by the employee. 22 days holiday per year, rising by one day per year up to a maximum of 25, in addition to public and bank holidays and TOIL.

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Job Title: Trusts & Foundations Officer
Reporting To: Head of Trusts and Philanthropy
Manages: N/a
Location: Home-based (some travel across UK when necessary, including the Leicester office
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract for 1 year.
Salary: £28,160 (FTE)
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week). Flexible working options available.

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and 178 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

Home-Start UK is looking for an experienced Trusts & Foundations Officer to join the Trusts and Philanthropy Home-Start UK team. A highly motivated and results-focused fundraiser your role will be pivotal in helping raise funds for our work with parents and children across the UK.

Home-Start UK has a wide portfolio of grant funders, who support our work with grants and donations of around £2m each year. This income funds brilliant projects right across the Home-Start movement, from groups for army families, to volunteer perinatal mental health training, to large-scale initiatives to increase volunteer numbers. Our Trusts and Statutory Income team is central to the delivery and development of great support for families, and for ensuring Home-Start UK has the capacity it needs to deliver high quality services and support to our network. No two days here are the same, and we work closely with colleagues right across the organisation.

We are looking for someone who is organised and details-oriented, with a love of writing and who can build strong relationships with funders and colleagues. As the Trusts & Foundations Officer you will manage key funder relationships, submit compelling applications, develop end-of-grant reports and gather inspiring real-life stories from our network of Home-Start charities. 

You will be part of the Trusts & Philanthropy team and be managed by our Head of Trusts and Philanthropy who is keen to support your development in this role.

Closing date for applications is Friday 6th December at 5pm.

Interviews will take place virtually on the 16th and 17th December 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Candidates will also be sent the interview questions ahead of their interview so that they may fully prepare. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

No agencies please.

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Contract: One-year fixed term contract, renewable Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

 The Zimbabwe country office are looking to recruit a Programme Officer, Social Inclusion to support their CPP project. This role will assist in coordinating and implementing activities and programmes that align with Sightsavers’ strategic footprint and goals.

This role advocates for social inclusion on behalf of people living with disabilities and forges strong connections and networking opportunities with like minded organisations. If you have experience in a similar role at Officer level within international development to promote social inclusion of margnalised groups then this opportunity could be your next career step.

About the role

Key accountabilities but not limited to:

• Assisting the Programme Manager with effective implementation of CPP projects and activities, statistical data maintenance, promotion of shared learning and capacity building with external stakeholders
• Supporting the full lifecycle of the CPP project including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Provision of project documentation and reports in a timely and accessible way
• Contributing to programme monitoring and data collection
• Supporting activities tied to the project, collation of documentation, reporting, workshops, organising case studies, event management and travel arrangements
• Monitoring expenditure of financial resources, assisting project partners with budget preparation and submission of timely financial returns
• Proactive provision of quality information for case studies and news stories

 

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Recognised qualification or tertiary degree in social sciences/sociology/social inclusion/local development.
• Successful track record in programme implementation within development organisations.
• Skilled in designing, managing, and supporting programmes to facilitate inclusion of marginalized groups in governance, policy, campaigns, and decision making forums.
• Experience in participatory development, including participatory monitoring and evaluation
• Previous exposure to collaboration with ministries and agencies/institutions related to CPP and social inclusion such as the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Ministry of Women Affairs for example
• Experience working with people living with disabilities, and communities, organisations of people with disabilities, and disability governance actors.
• Knowledgeable on national and international disability rights policy frameworks, advocacy issues, campaigns, and best practices in governance and policy review.
• Good knowledge of key national networks and organizations working for people with disability and social inclusion
• Current and ongoing right to work in Zimbabwe
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Available to travel within Zimbabwe for the length of the tenure

The Programme Officer, Social Inclusion is a highly varied role and the above is not an exhaustive list of skills. Please see the job description for full details.

The deadline to submit your application is 1 December 2024 23.30pm GMT UK.

The recruitment process will consist of an on site interview lasting up to one hour. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 16 December 2024 onwards. We reserve the right to close this ad early.

To apply

As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people  with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

To apply, and for further details about the role, please simply click on the Apply icon. Please apply in English. We are particularly interested to understand why you want to work with Sightsavers.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls. 

About Global Witness

Our goal is a more sustainable, just and equal planet where humanity is propelled forward, away from the toxic practices of the past. This means fossil fuels staying in the ground, climate-critical forests standing tall and those on the frontline fighting the climate crisis, who defend our planet, are protected from persecution and attacks. 

We want justice for those disproportionately affected by the climate crisis: people in the global south, indigenous communities and communities of colour, women and younger generations. And that the necessary energy transition is done equitably and with the interests of those groups in mind.

To do this we have to stand up to the corporate drivers of the climate crisis - the fossil fuel companies that continue to extract and burn when the science is telling us to stop, the global banks financing deforestation and the businesses that turn a blind eye, or worse are complicit in, attacks on defenders.

For us to succeed, we need to embody the principles we fight for. Global Witness strives for cohesion, solidarity, and inclusion as only together can we protect one another and the planet to build a better and more just future.

About the role

Leading a team of key investigators and working on shared goals with the Fossil Fuels Campaigning Lead, you will deliver impactful and credible investigations which help dismantle the power of the fossil fuel industry.

You will be responsible for building strategic, innovative and focused investigations, followed by strategic storytelling and collaborative advocacy to ensure they create the change we need at this critical time.

About you

You’ll bring your significant experience and expertise in all aspects of designing and overseeing successful investigations . You embrace collaboration, bringing compelling and authentic communication skills where you listen, engage and influence at all levels, with a broad range of individuals and organisations.

As an agile leader, you will drive and support an empowered and valued team  accountable for the work they do.

Finally, you’ll have a strong affinity to Global Witness’ values. You’ll thrive in an environment where you frequently work with others to achieve our ambitions.

Working for us

Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas, and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.

We are currently operating within a 4-day working week as part of a Shorter Working Week Trial. All our full-time employees work a 30-hour week with a Friday off as standard until May 2025. 

We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and annual leave / vacation days . We also offer healthcare insurance and policies to support you during key life events.

This role is open to be based in London U.K., Washington D.C. U.S.A. or Brussels, Belgium. To be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the relevant location.

Applying

Please send in your CV (max 2 pages) and your responses to the shortlisting questions bby Midnight 4th December 2024

Shortlisting Questions

1) What do you see as the biggest opportunities for telling stories about the negative impact of fossil fuels in 2025?
2) Which media markets do you think we most need to engage to drive impact on tackling fossil fuels
3) In what ways can investigative storytelling drive campaigning impact?

To help us track your application please use the following in the subject heading of the email: Head of Fossil Fuel Investigations and please use the following file name protocol for your CV: ‘First Name_Last Name_CV’.

 Interview

Virtual interviews will be held virtual on week commencing 9th December but if anything changes, we will let you know. You will receive the interview questions 1 week ahead of the interview via email to enable you to prepare.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.

Equality and Diversity

We would appreciate your participation in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Global Witness wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and candidates in encouraging equality and diversity.

We need your help and co-operation to enable us to do this, but filling in this form is voluntary. The information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used for monitoring purposes.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity for a marketeer to use their expertise to support on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. 

The Marketing Lead will collaborate with colleagues to deliver marketing plans and advice to support the objectives of their work. We’re looking for someone who’s great at building stakeholder relationships – including our fundraising and corporate partnership teams. 

You’ll be playing a key role in some of our biggest external campaigns. We’re looking for someone who can produce bold campaigns and communications, while providing strategic marketing input to make sure all work is integrated, audience led and impactful.

About you 

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of planning and delivering integrated marketing campaigns 

• Experience of using audience insights 

• An understanding of the importance of brand 

• Experience working with internal stakeholders, preferably including colleagues in fundraising and corporate partnership teams.

• Experience of working with external agencies to deliver campaigns.

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills 

• Experience of managing or mentoring 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage. 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 15 December 2024 23:55

Interview process: Competency-based interview + presentation task

Interview date and location: W/C 6 Jan 2025 online via Microsoft Teams 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Are you a confident, proactive, and creative fundraiser? Do you like to seek out opportunities from your thorough research and build productive relationships using your great communication skills?

Your existing experience in fundraising and desire to succeed will be essential in this role; if you also want to make a difference for nature, Surrey Wildlife Trust are looking for you!

About the role

In this exciting and challenging role you will support the fundraising team to build and develop relationships with corporates which result in the generation of income and beneficial strategic partnerships for Surrey Wildlife Trust. Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Manager and working with other members of the Fundraising and Communications teams, this role will be responsible for account support for existing corporate members and partners, creation and delivery of corporate communications plans and organisation of corporate volunteering events.

Using existing leads plus building new relationships, your creative flair will generate compelling content and proposals tailored to different audiences and feed into press releases, newsletters, pitches and social media posts.  There are real opportunities to shine whilst promoting our essential aim to connect nature.

Travel across Surrey will be a necessary part of the role to visit our projects, sites, donors and other partners. 

About Surrey Wildlife Trust

Our head office is based in Pirbright, and our hybrid working policy aims to provide a good work/life balance which can incorporate partial home working whilst having an interesting working environment.  The salary offered to successful applicants will form part of a benefits package including: above minimum pension contributions, life assurance of 4 x salary, employee support scheme, 22 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), flexible / hybrid working policy.

We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. 

We aim to offer an interview to all candidates that meet the essential criteria for the post.  Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Please look at the full job profile to see if you match our criteria and would enjoy working with motivated, passionate, wildlife friendly nature professionals and fundraising experts.

If this is the role for you, please send a completed application form, available at our website, search for jobs, or send a full CV and covering letter to Charlie Thefaut, Corporate Fundraising Officer, by the closing date of Wednesday 4th December 2024.

 Surrey Wildlife Trust is the only local organisation dedicated to ensuring Surrey is a place where both abundant wildlife and people can live and thrive together. 

Our aim is simply to connect nature.

 Guided by a collaborative vision where we all play a part in connecting nature, we provide expert advice and guidance to landowners and managers, making sure the land we look after leads by example, while inspiring and educating people and organisations across the county on what they can do. By doing this we will create a Surrey that is full of diverse and abundant wildlife, where nature is at the heart of individual choices, corporate decisions, and local economic and policy making. One that helps tackle the ongoing climate emergency, while supporting the health and wellbeing of all who live here.

EXCITING BRAND NEW ROLE!

We are seeking a confident individual, ideally with lived experience of the Armed Forces life to manage all elements of volunteering for our Armed Forces Community project in the Northwest of England, as part of the "Thrive Together" Veterans' Places, Pathways & People Programme (VPPP) in the same region.

This is a part time home-based role with extensive travel, where required, across Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria. Hours are flexible to suit, but will be between Monday to Friday.

A mobile phone, laptop and training is provided. You will need to be a car driver and have access to a car which is essential (business mileage is paid).

Please see attached the full job description and person specification.

The deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 29 November 2024 and interviews will be held virtually on Teams week commencing 9 December 2024.

Please note that you must be a permanent UK resident and already living in the UK, specifically within the Northwest of England. We will not be responding to anyone that does not meet this criteria. Thank you.

SENIOR OFFICER (STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & CAMPAIGNS)

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Manager (Strategic Communications & Campaigns)

Department: ?Policy, Information and Communications

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024, 23:55

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Officer (Strategic Communications & Campaigns). We need you to help drive the implementation and delivery of high-impact, national communications, media, and public relations campaigns that align with the charity's broader organisational goals. This role is pivotal in working in a team that shapes the charity's external image through targeted national corporate and consumer PR campaigns.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the planning and implementation of national media and PR strategies that advance the charity's mission, ensuring all communications activity is aligned with organisational goals and priorities

• Planning and delivering national corporate and consumer PR campaigns to support fundraising campaigns, partnerships and events, and key corporate communications activities

• Taking ownership of designated media, PR and communications projects, working with senior leaders to deliver impactful campaigns

• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with national media to secure coverage that enhances the charity's reputation and impact

• Crafting compelling, innovative and bold content, including press releases and pitches, that resonates across traditional and digital media platforms

• Leveraging data and audience insights to shape communications activity, ensuring that all campaigns are evidence-based and targeted for maximum impact

• Serving as a key point of contact for media enquiries and proactively identifying media opportunities, crafting engaging storylines, and managing media placements to ensure positive coverage

• Working collaboratively with other departments to source case studies and leverage celebrity supporters, enhancing the human stories behind the charity's work

• Providing support and guidance to the Officer role in the team and contributing to the development of the team by offering strategic input in team meetings and working closely with senior managers to ensure consistency in campaign rollouts.

What skills are you looking for?

• Communications expertise: proven experience in leading high-profile national PR campaigns, a strong understanding of media trends, audience insights, and communications best practices

• Problem solving: able to confidently identify and solve problems with minimal guidance and show resilience in the face of challenging situations

• Decision making: able to use your own initiative to prioritise day-to-day tasks, meet deadlines and make decisions within established guidelines and policies

• Communication skills: excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of self-awareness

• Influence: able to communicate clearly and influence colleagues to understand different points of view, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders

• Strategic planning: demonstrates a clear understanding of how the role aligns with and contributes to the broader objectives of the directorate and charity

• Experience: you will have demonstrable national PR experience, either in-house or agency, with a proven track-record of delivering excellent results, managing national media relationships and securing high-profile national coverage.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.

Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Please note, you will also be asked to complete a short screening question.

Personal Assistant (P.A.) to Global & UK Communications Director

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK

Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:

Want to use your skills in administration, project management and communications to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference. Join WaterAid as PA to the Director of Communications to join a team that is united to drive powerful and purpose driven impact in our communications that will lead to change for millions of people.

About the Team:

Join our Communications Team at WaterAid, where five dynamic disciplines unite to create powerful, purpose-driven impact! Our team spans Brand and Strategic Communications, Digital Content Experience, Creative Content, Strategic Planning, and Media & Talent, each bringing unique skills to amplify our mission. We're all about collaboration, creativity, and bold thinking, working together to drive change and share stories that inspire action. If you're passionate about teamwork and want to be part of a positive, strategic, and open environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role:

As our organised and proactive PA to the Global & UK Communications Director, you will support the strategic and operational management of the Communications Department and ensure its smooth operation. In this role, you will provide seamless support to the Global & UK Communications Director and enhance the coordination across the Communications department. You'll coordinate critical projects, streamline processes, and foster a collaborative team environment, working independently and across teams to champion the department's impact across WaterAid. You'll also ensure efficient project management and information flow, helping the team operate at its best.

You'll also:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Director on departmental actions and communications, enhancing responsiveness and accountability
• Manage the Director's calendar and communications to prioritise key tasks and deadlines
• Coordinate inputs for presentations, reports, and key documents for senior management and board meetings
• Organise departmental meetings, away days, and training sessions, ensuring smooth logistics and follow-up on actions
• Lead the development of a robust internal communications plan to showcase the department's impact across WaterAid

About You:

• Proven and substantial experience as an executive assistant or administrator for senior leaders in a complex organisation, demonstrating a high level of personal responsibility
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively
• Excellent collaboration and relationship management skills, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and managing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy in producing written materials, including reports, presentations, and email correspondence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience in a charity, marketing, or communications environment
• A genuine interest in international development and WaterAid's mission
• Formal training in project management

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on December 01, 2024. Availability for interview is required week commencing 9th December online, and for second round interviews if successful week commencing 16th in person, at our Canary Wharf Office.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment:

Our People Promise:

We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:

We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.