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With 1 in 5 children struggling with their mental health, our surf therapy intervention is needed now more than ever. We transform the lives of children struggling with depression and anxiety. Through our 6 week course we help them to feel calm, confident, to have positive thoughts about themselves, to have higher self esteem and trust in others. We work with over 2000 children and young people across the UK every year and have reached over 14,000 over the past 14 years.
It is an exciting time to join the charity - we have a new CEO in post who has plans to take this charity to new heights - reaching even more children than ever before and we need an experienced fundraiser who can help us achieve that vision. Working as part of a small fundraising team you will have the ability to really make a substantial difference.
The role is advertised as 15 hours however there is the hope that this will end up being increased in the not too distant future. We will consider candidiates working remotely but for those based near HQ (Newquay, Cornwall) you will be able to join in with our pre work swims/paddles/coffee on the beach and our Bring and Share lunches! Please do not feel like you need to be a seasoned surfer for this role - the majority of the non delivery team are also not surfers!
Candidates are welcome to submit their CV and a covering letter or fill in the application form available on our website or on this advertisement
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Schools’ Project Officer Coordinator (4-5 days per week)
Do you want to have a significant impact on the personal development of 17-year-olds in state schools across London?
Who we are
We are a small, lively and expanding charity promoting the personal development of young people in partner schools, through challenging activities that they design, plan and finally undertake adult free. We invite students (usually in groups) to develop their own challenges, something they want to do but which is well outside their ‘comfort zones’ and to be responsible for every stage of them: we provide planning support, risk management, and expenses funding. Our award winners have climbed the highest UK peaks, cycled to Paris, performed plays at school, harnessed green power via a bike, among many other imaginative and ambitious projects.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an energetic, talented and reliable candidate to coordinate our schools’ outreach team, inspiring high-quality applications for funding from Year 12s. We are at an exciting stage of growth, now in 20% of London schools, so there is great scope to shape our strategic direction, including cultivating our alumni network of previous award winners. We are looking for competent leader, ideally with experience of risk and physical challenge, and strong administrative skills, who is comfortable working with schools. He/she will be keen to work with a growing charity, and to support young people usually with a poverty of experience and opportunity.
The post is up to 4-5 days per week, based in Southwark, with frequent travel to schools across London. The salary is £30,000 – £35,000 pa pro rata depending on experience. Flexible working considered.
Applications by 23 October 2024. Please see attached JD/PS for details.
See our homepage website for student reports, and more about us
Please send us a CV before 23 October, with a short statement explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification. Suitable candidates may be asked to complete an application form subsequently. The interest statement and CV submitted above or posted to the Mark Evison Foundation, PO Box 59519, London SE21 9AL.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Communications and Engagement Officer
Location: Birmingham, London or Greater Manchester
Salary: £26,000 – £31,000 (London), £23,500 - £29,000 (Manchester or Birmingham)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
This is a key role that will work closely with the Senior Communications Manager, Head of Public Engagement and Senior Digital Marketing Manager.
You will contribute to the implementation of our communications, engagement and fundraising strategies, ensuring that your work is anchored in our organisational and team strategic goals. You will also be closely involved in team planning, whether it’s inputting into our operational plan or sharing ideas for new campaigns.
There are opportunities to get hands-on developing and delivering communications and fundraising campaigns to educate and inspire individuals, businesses, and other audiences. The aim of these campaigns is to help remove barriers to employment for refugees and bring about systemic change via our partnerships. Please note, we do not currently run political campaigns.
You will be responsible for creating and delivering day-to-day communications across our owned channels (social media, email newsletters, and some website content). You will also help colleagues create content for earned and paid communications that they’re leading on (press and media, digital marketing, engagement with influencers)
A team player, you will build strong relationships across Breaking Barriers so that you can source and develop content that:
- increases our visibility and influence
- showcases our impact
- inspires members of the public to help refugees build new lives in the UK
- engages and stewards our key audiences, including corporate partners, employees who advocate for refugees, individual donors, volunteers, and people of a refugee background.
You will support the Senior Communications Manager to maintain our strong brand, ensuring that all our content complies with our brand guidelines and is of a high standard.
With a good eye for detail, you will play a key role in our data management, including overseeing data on the storytelling section of our CRM, monitoring communications enquiries, and setting up and running reports. You will become a Salesforce Superuser (full training and support will be provided for this).
It is an exciting time to join our team. Breaking Barriers is an innovative organisation, so you will need to be comfortable with change and building new knowledge. The Public Engagement team is fast-paced. We support each other, approach problems with a good sense of humour, and are willing to experiment and learn.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Which location you are applying for
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Thursday 24th October. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The Development Trusts Association Wales (DTA Wales) is an independent practitioner-based membership organisation promoting the work of, and supporting the growing network of, community enterprises in Wales. Our members are all independent not-for profit organisations who are serving their communities through a wide variety of services and initiatives.
We are seeking a skilled and adaptable comms professional to deliver engaging communications and event support in both English and Cymraeg for DTA Wales and our Egin programme. We need someone who loves telling stories to convey the power of community action, and who excels at curating online and in-person events which support it.
DEADLINE - Midday October 3rd 2024
Please find the job pack and application form on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
The Deputy Director for Policy, Communications and Strategy is an exciting newly created role that will be at the heart of our next chapter as we seek to build on our success and grow our impact for children and families.
Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy
Reference: 2403
Location: Mentmore Terrace, London Fields. NCB promotes a hybrid and flexible way of working. Staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and, in the office, or face to face for at least 2 days per week.
Status: Permanent, 35 hours per week. Will also be considering 28 hours per week. Salary: £72,353 (Band 8) with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.
Reporting to the Strategic Director for External Affairs, this is a pivotal role which will tell NCB’s story and the difference we make from the playground to parliament, analysing, influencing and ultimately changing the complex systems on which children and families rely. The postholder will position NCB across the sector as a trusted convener, a catalyst for change and a champion of children and families.
The post is part of the NCB Enhanced Strategic Leadership Team and is accountable for harnessing NCB’s specialisms within a broad understanding of children’s lives, providing high level policy and political analysis.
Working across the UK, the Deputy Director for Policy, Communications and Strategy plays a pivotal role in developing and leading our work with policy makers, bringing evidence and children’s voice to the heart of government and also telling the compelling story about the change we want to see, the work we do and the difference we make.
Leading a multi-faceted team of policy and communications staff, you will work across all NCB teams and with strategic external partners to develop ambitious policy, public affairs and communication plans that highlight the fault lines in the children’s system and create a powerful narrative for change.
You will also hold overall operational responsibility for implementation of NCB’s corporate strategy, most notably by leading annual operational plans for the organisation to ensure we remain focussed each year on our longer-term strategic goals, and leading impact reporting to ensure we are capturing our impact as fully and accurately as possible.
Applications close at 08:00am on 14 October 2024.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 18 October 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.
NCB is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
No agencies please.
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Purpose of the role
Tech Angels (previously Tech to Community Connect) is a service which aims to reduce digital exclusion across Surrey. In recent years, and particularly now in a post-pandemic society, so much connection happens digitally; those without the knowledge or equipment to connect to the internet are at a very high risk of loneliness and isolation, which have a significant negative impact on physical and mental health.
To combat this, we provide devices on long term loan to people who are disabled or living with a health condition, family carers, of older age, or to those with another vulnerability. We also offer a ‘match’ with one of our team of volunteer Tech Angels, to help with digital literacy and confidence. We also supply sim cards with data to those, who don’t have wi-fi, so that they can be connected.
The purpose of the role will be to drive and coordinate referrals into and through the service, making sure that people facing digital exclusion get the support they need to get (and stay) connected. Ultimately the outcomes we are focused on achieving are a reduction in health inequality and an increase in wellbeing.
Main responsibilities
1. Coordination of Tech to Community Connect activity in a defined part of Surrey
2. Communication with people using the service, carers, volunteers, organisations that may have referred to the service and other stakeholders
3. Database management, record keeping and impact measurement following all data security policies
4. On-going support for people using the service who are in a ‘match’ with a volunteer Tech Angel, those waiting for a ‘match’ or those who are accessing another part of the service
5. Writing case studies and sharing the stories of people the service is helping
6. Promoting the service by pro-actively building relationships across organisations and groups in Surrey
7. Working as a team to ensure we are delivering the highest quality of services
Person specification
It is essential that you have:
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences
· Advanced organisation and coordination skills
· Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases
· A high degree of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative
· Live within Surrey and be prepared to travel across the county when required
· The ability to either work from home (with regular work in the community) or be based in our office in Burpham, Surrey
It is desirable that you have:
· Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled, have a long-term health conditions and/or carers
· Experience and/or knowledge of working or volunteering in digital inclusion or technology training
· Confident and persuasive presentation skills
· Experience in group facilitation or training
· Volunteer management knowledge and experience
· A good understanding of the Health, Social Care and Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS)
· An understanding of GDPR and adult safeguarding principles
This role requires the successful applicant to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service check (and we will organise and pay for this for you if you are successful).
As part of a remote working and flexible team we will support you to find the ways of working that suit you best.
What we offer you:
· Induction training and support
· On-going training and development and the opportunity to complete accredited training
· 27 days annual leave per annum (excluding bank holidays)
· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
· Equipment (laptop and mobile phone)
· Pre-agreed expenses
· Prospects of career development
· Company Pension Plan
· A great team and an interesting role!
We are run and managed by Disabled people for Disabled people. Our aim is to campaign and promote the rights of Disabled people to live independently
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you ready to lead and develop this pioneering new project in partnership with the Office of Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner (OSPCC). Do you thrive on building trust and engagement with young people, school communities and families?
As the Breck Foundation's new Project Coordinator (Pan Sussex), with the support of the CEO, you will lead the initial project set up, the recruitment of schools and young people, followed by all training and coordination of the delivery.
The post holder will need to reside in Sussex and be required to work from home permanently but willing and able to travel regularly to various locations across East and West Sussex. Occasional travel farther afield as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role, to deliver aspects of the programme and to engage with other stakeholders and colleagues.
Breck Foundation
Breck Foundation is a unique and dynamic organisation that makes a real difference. The charity was founded in 2014 in memory of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old boy who was groomed and murdered by someone he met online. We inform, educate and campaign to help young people and the wider UK public reclaim the internet from those who seek to harm others through it. Our educational programmes reach thousands of students, parents and safeguarding professionals each year.
The Project
Over the last few years, the Breck Foundation worked closely with Volunteer Police Cadet Units in Surrey and Tower Hamlets to train cadets as ‘Breck Ambassadors’, equipping them with the training needed to talk in schools to their peers about staying safe online and the key signs of grooming.
We are proud to take this successful project further having secured funding with the Office of Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner (OSPCC) to recruit and train up to 30 ‘Youth Ambassadors’ (for online safety) in schools across Sussex. The Youth Ambassadors will learn how to tell Breck’s story and empower young people with the tools they need to stay safe online. Working closely with schools to enable the students to become Online Safety Ambassadors for their school community, advocate for their peers and to be a voice of expertise and counsel. You will work with schools and community groups to generate impact through Breck’s story (on online grooming) and other important topics related to children’s online safety.
This flagship project for the OSPCC will launch in April 2025 (Coordinator starts in January 2025) and run for at least 12 months, with potential funding up to three years. We hope it will set a precedent for others to follow our lead and develop similar programmes for young people across the UK.
To Apply:
Please attach your CV and personal statement, providing clear examples of how you meet the essential requirements of the job description - his is the section you will be scored.
Closing date: Monday 7th October at 5:30pm
Interview date: From Tuesday 15th October
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the role
The purpose of the role is to enable more Disabled people and carers to use technology in their daily lives to aid wellbeing and independence.
You will provide engaging one-to-one and group training to people who are digitally excluded, mostly in their own homes.
Main tasks
1. You will plan and conduct face to face, one-to-one (or group where required) training sessions with tech members – you will teach them how to use tablets and other devices, how to stay safe online, how to access services or do shopping online, or just help them get more confident in using technology – no two training sessions will be the same!
2. You will write reports from your visits, and will closely collaborate with volunteer coordination team
3. You will actively seek out tech members who may be willing to share their stories as case studies, and you will write up the case studies
Person specification
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in with a variety of audiences
· Great organisation skills
· Excellent problem-solving skills
· Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages
· The ability and willingness to travel around Surrey to deliver face to face training in homes (daily)
· The ability and willingness to travel to the main office base in Burpham (when needed)
· Friendly, patient, positive and open minded in your approach to delivering training
· Adaptable to individual requirements
· The ability to work safely from home and willingness to do so, or the ability to work from our office base in Burpham
· Live within Surrey or NE Hants, however ideally in East Surrey
This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (which will be provided).
What we can offer you:
· Flexible working hours
· Competitive rates of pay
· Chance to undertake accredited training
· 27 days of annual leave (FTE) + bank holidays
· Employee assistance programme
· Introductory training, follow up with continuous support in developing your skills and learning new skills, such as in assistive technology
· Prospects of career development
· Company Pension Plan
· Laptop and mobile phone
· Paid mileage
· A great team and the opportunity to really make a difference!
We are run and managed by Disabled people for Disabled people. Our aim is to campaign and promote the rights of Disabled people to live independently
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
As a Social Media Specialist at Christian Aid, you will shape and manage our social media presence across platforms, driving engagement and raising awareness of our mission. You'll develop and execute a dynamic strategy to grow our audience and support our fundraising and advocacy work. Collaborating with teams across the organisation, you'll create compelling content for our diverse audiences, including supporters, partners, and the faith community.
In this role, you'll oversee day-to-day management of multiple social channels, using analytics to optimise content reach and inspire engagement. Additionally, you'll provide guidance and training to colleagues, helping them maximise their social media impact.
About you
You are an experienced social media professional with a proven track record of managing multiple channels, either in-house or agency-side. You excel at crafting engaging, insightful content that not only tells a compelling story but also drives meaningful action. With a deep understanding of social media algorithms, analytics, and trends, you develop adaptable strategies to maximise reach and engagement. A creative thinker, you're skilled in producing diverse content formats—from written copy to video and graphics—optimising each for specific platforms. Highly organised and adept at project management, you thrive in balancing competing priorities. Your attention to detail and passion for supporting colleagues ensure that social media best practices are consistently upheld across the organisation.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
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Aga Khan Schools aim to provide high-quality education to students across the Global South, helping them to develop into leaders who can positively impact the people in their communities. Joining our team, the Communications Assistant will be working closely with the Communications Manager and, as a team, they will play a pivotal role in providing communications support and oversight to the Country Communications Leads in the countries that AKS operates in.
The Communications Assistant will be working across a wide range of priority areas, including producing, reviewing and editing communication materials, coordinating the development of communication materials, and supporting the Country Communications Leads. The Communications Assistant is expected to be keen to learn and grow within the team, have excellent writing and coordination skills, proven experience of managing digital platforms, the ability to develop engaging social media content, and multi-task.
The role may include some travel to AKS’ countries of operation.
“As well as aiding my physical recovery, Day One was indispensable in helping me psychologically. Through Day One I was able to hear from others who had gone through major trauma. Seeing the stories of survival online, and talking to others who had experienced similar injuries, helped me manage my expectations. With this support, I was able to get my head around what my body had been through, and above all, stay optimistic… I’ll never be able to thank Day One enough.” [Extracts taken from Vikki’s story]
Day One Trauma Support is the only charity supporting all major trauma patients, regardless of their type of injury. A catastrophic event can change everything. Every year, across England and Wales, there are 20,000 major trauma cases and 16,000 deaths following injury. 30% of major trauma patients acquire a physical disability, and there is a 40% increased chance of mental health difficulties following major traumatic injury.
We are looking for a Data Officer to improve the use of data at Day One Trauma Support. If you would like to be part of a team that manages data to aid strategic decision making and evaluate impact, this could be the role for you!
The Role
This role will help the charity with data management of Services to provide the best support and service for people affected by catastrophic injury. Main duties will include:
- Ensuring data is accurate, relevant and kept securely and confidentially.
- Developing expertise in the charity’s database, guiding and training others in consistent use.
- Providing insightful data analysis and regular reports to aid strategic decision-making.
- Compiling surveys to capture, analyse and review feedback followed by presenting findings.
- Utilising data collection tools to measure, evaluate and communicate the charities impact.
The Person
We are looking for someone with experience of managing databases and CRM systems. You should be able to interpret and analyse data to present findings clearly and make recommendations via reports and presentations. You will be working with confidential and sensitive data, therefore a knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, processes and compliance is compulsory.
If this sounds like you, and you are eager to join the team at Day One Trama this could be the hugely rewarding next step in your career!
Why Day One Trauma Support?
Not only is Day One Trauma Support hugely passionate about the individuals whose life it changes every year, the charity also puts significant emphasis on staff welfare and offers all employees the opportunity to be part of an inclusive organisation with an approachable senior leadership team.
This organisation has a range of benefits and promotes a culture that ensures all staff feel valued and respected, but also supported in their roles. The charity is inherently flexible and offers variable working patterns and reduced hours for those that may need.
How To Apply?
If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. The role is home based, but will require some travel to services and to meet the team in locations across the North of England. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Jen, Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Media, PR & Editorial to join a fantastic cancer research charity, based in London.
Location: London, hybrid working (2 days a week office-based)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits
As Head of Media, PR & Editorial, you will be responsible for planning, developing and leading the implementation of the charity’s media relations, editorial content and messaging, awareness campaigns and stakeholder communications.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and supporting key campaigns and strategies that help to promote and explain the work, impact, health messaging and funding needs to diverse audiences.
- PR and media relations, awareness-raising campaign development, supporter stories and celebrity/ambassador management.
- The management of a small team, including staff and specialist consultant support.
The successful candidate will be an experienced communications professional with demonstrable expertise and a track-record of success in managing communications for a charity, health or science-related organisation. This must include experience in developing successful media strategies, with positive press coverage, and writing clear, engaging copy for different audiences across digital and social media channels. Proven experience planning and managing multiple cross-departmental projects and leading a team, is also vital.
If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Deadline: Friday 11th October
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity that works in lower- and middle-income countries to implement waste management and recycling programmes that reduce climate emissions, creating livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities. An exciting opportunity exists for a Communications Officer to join the team. As Communications Officer, you will support increased revenue and showcase the impact of the charity’s programmes and their stories of partnership with funders and structures in the countries where the charity work. This is a part-time (3 days per week), permanent role, home based within the UK with some potential international travel. £19,200 per annum for 3 days work per week.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a communications role (or related field) along with excellent written skills. You will be working to develop press releases and build relations with relevant contacts and journalists and as such we require excellent communication and networking skills. You will have a strong track record of delivering engaging social media content across different channels and audiences to support organisational priorities. Experience of using creative software such as Illustrator, Premiere, Canva and Photoshop will be an advantage as well as possessing basic video editing skills. Knowledge of and experience of working with international non-profits or a comparable organisation or knowledge of issues linked to the charity’s work in either the waste management, environmental and climate change would be highly desirable however it 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 as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
I am excited to be working with an amazing international huma rights charity in search of a Digital Assistant. This is an immediate start, part-time (30hrs per week), London based hybrid (1 day in office bi-weekly) role for around 3-months. As the Digital Assistant your role will be to support the maintenance, development, reporting and monitoring of the organisation’s website.
Main duties:
Create visually appealing pages using the WordPress Gutenberg page builder in collaboration with colleagues, providing guidance on layout and content presentation.
Implement content updates on the WordPress CMS, ensuring the site is dynamic and up to date, including refreshing hero banners based on agreed priorities.
Study site analytics and make recommendations for UX improvements to address user pain points.
Ensure accessibility compliance, regularly monitoring the site for accessibility, making fixes, and suggesting improvements.
Troubleshoot bugs or errors under the guidance of the HDE and escalate to the web development agency when necessary.
Conduct quality assurance using tools like Google Search Console, performance checks, and broken link checker software.
Advise colleagues on on-page SEO, using Yoast to improve page rankings.
Provide support to web editors by troubleshooting upload issues and assisting with the creation and approval of web resources to ensure adherence to style guidelines and upload procedures.
Onboard new web editors, giving training sessions and updating the web editor’s guide and style guide when necessary.
Source and edit photography for news stories and web pages, maintaining an organized image folder structure with properly labelled and captioned images.
Assist with monthly website reports, using tools such as Matomo.
Review and action web contact requests, providing timely support with requests based on HDE guidance.
Support digital development projects as requested by the HDE.
Maintain the CRM by supporting data updates as necessary.
Process supplier invoices and assist with administrative tasks related to digital projects.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!
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Closing date for applications: 16 October 2024, 23:59 (BST)
Organisation: Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Flexible (UK only): remote and/or London office, plus possible business travel
Salary: £35,000
Start date: ASAP
Are you a friendly and outgoing communications professional interested in working for the Communications Services team in a value-driven company that’s focused on doing good? If you’re creative and highly organised with demonstrated experience producing first-class social media and online digital/video content, and confident coordinating and delivering a range of communications projects, then this is the job for you.
Who are we
Scriptoria is a values-driven, ethically focused company with a strong international reputation for excellence. We specialise in helping third-sector and research clients around the world with their work to tackle sustainable development, poverty reduction, health, and climate and environmental issues. We work with governments, foundations, research institutes and international development organisations globally. The company is made up of four service-delivery teams: Communications, Training, Data and Software, and Consulting.
Who we are looking for
Our Communications Services team is seeking a talented Communications Officer, Social Media and Digital, with a background in sustainable development, science or health communications. The successful applicant will be educated to degree level with at least a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree.
You will need to be creative with the ability to produce social media campaigns, digital content and videos, and lead the development of engaging websites to tell our clients’ stories. Plus, you’ll need to be highly organised and able to juggle multiple tasks to coordinate and deliver a wide range of engaging communications materials. You should also be open to travel, as the role could require you to visit projects in Africa or Asia.
What you will do
You’ll lead our social media and digital services for international development and research organisations around the world, as well as coordinating and providing advice on a range of other communications projects – covering topics such as climate change, health, poverty reduction, social equity, agriculture, water resources management, and green cities. You’ll need to think strategically and creatively, respond effectively to emerging trends, and help our team develop and grow.
Your role will include:
- Leading social media and digital communications services: you will conceptualise, coordinate and deliver social media campaigns, videos, websites, newsletters and other digital products for our clients – leading innovative content strategies that drive engagement.
- Content creation: you will create social media content and assets, graphics, videos and animations. You will also develop design templates and mock-ups, format presentations and Microsoft Word documents, produce event materials and make website updates.
- Project management: you will be the main point of contact for specific clients and projects, gathering requests for new products and services, and coordinating content development and graphic design work with other team members to ensure that projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. This may lead to overseas trips for some clients.
- Managing Scriptoria’s social media and website: you will lead Scriptoria’s external social media marketing and ensure our website and digital landscape remains dynamic and up to date. You will test and advise the team on new tools or programs.
- Business development as part of the team: you will explain our work to potential new clients, showcase our many successful projects, increase the amount of digital work flowing into the company, and so ensure that Scriptoria’s Communications team moves from strength to strength.
Working at Scriptoria
This role offers the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects, gain experience in different areas and contribute to the diverse range of services that Scriptoria provides. As a small and collaborative team, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player who is happy to support a variety of tasks and develop further skills, as needed, in the role.
Our staff have the flexibility to work wholly or partly from home or from our office in Tooting, South-West London, during regular operational hours (08:30–17:30; 40 hours/week). If working from home, staff must have a working environment suitable for holding video-call meetings with clients. Wherever you work, you will interact regularly with other team members to share skills and exchange ideas.
You will have 25 days of annual leave per year, plus UK public holidays.
Key skills and experience required
- A 2:1 or 1st class honours degree in a subject area relevant to our work. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
- A minimum of five years’ work experience in a communications role.
- Extensive knowledge and use of social media channels (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram etc.), marketing platforms (e.g. for newsletters) and management tools (e.g. Hootsuite).
- Experience using a range of tools to create digital communications materials (e.g. Canva and video editing software; Illustrator and Premier Pro would be an advantage) and content management systems (e.g. WordPress).
- Understanding of the digital landscape, emerging trends, tools and best practices in social media and digital communications (including SEO, UI, UX, Information Architecture).
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing social media, digital and campaign strategies, and using reporting and analytics tools – with proven success in driving engagement and followers.
- Strong creative flair with a strong understanding of best-practice design principles.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and cope flexibly with a range of jobs to meet (and exceed) client expectations.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.
Desirable characteristics
- Motivated and driven, with a strong desire to expand and build the company’s social media and digital communications services work, including building a team around you.
- Innovative, able to think outside the box and develop inspiring campaigns and products that stand out and showcase our clients’ amazing work.
How to apply
Please email the following to apply:
- CV and a one-page (one-side) cover letter. In your cover letter please (a) explain briefly why you would like to work for Scriptoria and why you’re the type of person we are looking for, and (b) outline how you meet the criteria for the job, making clear reference to the numbered list above. Please include examples of your most relevant experience, using specific examples wherever possible.
- A statement of when you would be available to start work, where you saw this job advertised, and confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.
Please apply by 16 October 2024, 23:59 (BST)
N.B. By submitting your application to us you agree for Scriptoria to retain your details in line with GDPR. These will only be used in relation to recruitment.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on a rolling basis. Invitations to interview may be sent to candidates before the closing date for applications. Our advice is to apply early.
Please note: if you do not receive a response from us within six weeks of the deadline then we have not decided to proceed any further with your application.