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Directorate:  External Relations Reporting to:  Head of Communications Responsible for:  Corporate Communications Officer Terms:  Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent. Requests for flexible working will be considered About the role The main purpose of this role is to develop and deliver a broad and engaging corporate communications strategy for the BSA to raise the profile of the organisation’s work and its spokespeople. Key responsibilities  The main responsibilities will be to:  Develop and deliver an integrated communications plan for the BSA, that supports the organisation’s mission, vision and purpose and highlights its focus on driving forward the equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) agenda for the science engagement sector; Manage a programme of profile-raising PR for the BSA and its spokespeople; Deliver the communications plans for our thought-leadership programmes, including the Huxley Summit; Be the custodian of our corporate brand, our corporate tone of voice and our owned social and digital corporate channels; Play an active role in evaluating the success of our communications campaigns; Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation on content & ideas for the various programmes we run.  About you The Corporate Communications Manager role would suit someone who has experience in delivering broad, multi-channel campaigns for stakeholder audiences. We’d expect that the successful candidate will have an interest in developing campaigns that can evoke behavioural change or influence audiences’ attitudes. They will also need to be able to contribute speaker ideas for high profile events, so an interest in current affairs is essential. The role would suit someone who has excellent communication and presentation skills, and would be confident acting as an ambassador for the organisation. Benefits  27 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees); Up to two days paid leave per year for significant voluntary commitments in support of professional and personal development, such as being a trustee of a charity or a school governor; Auto-enrolment pension scheme (currently 5% of salary from employee plus 3% from BSA); Up to five days’ unpaid leave per year (this is down to the Manager’s decision and ensuring it does not affect work); Life insurance from your first day; Occupational sick pay: up to six weeks’ full pay per year (pro-rata for part-time employees); Interest-free loan for season ticket, bike to work, and assisted study; Homeworking Wednesdays, subject to the needs of the BSA. To apply Please send a CV and covering letter (each of no more than two A4 pages) that summarises your interest in the role and details your ability to match the criteria. Applications should be made via this link:  https://recruit.smb.co.uk/vacancy.aspx?id=WWnAF6Wg6WRGtFpm   Interviews are due to take place on Thursday 16 or Friday 17 April 2020.  You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview. As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled* applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme. If you wish to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, you will be asked to indicate this when you submit your application by selecting ‘yes’ in the relevant box when asked during the application process. Applicants do not need to state any further information or declare their disability at the application stage. Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are successful in being shortlisted, we will ask candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions to let us know if they need any adjustments during the recruitment process. If you have further questions or would like this information in a different format, please contact:  recruitment@britishscienceassociation.org   

Contract: Fixed Term 1 year An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable  and peaceful world in which every person thrives. About ODI ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change.  WE are looking for a Senior Communications Officer to increase the impact of ODI’s research through the coordination and delivery of first class public affairs and communications activities on marking the 60th anniversary of ODI. To advance the 2030 Agenda, the Overseas Development Institute will look to host a series of talks under the theme ‘Addressing Global Challenges for A Changing World’. This role will coordinate activities and partnership with governments and communities around the world, to explore actions and adaptation strategies that business, governments, education providers and individuals will need to take in order to successfully navigate this transition and build a future that works for all. The main duties and responsibilities for the one year project consist of: Leading the development, project management and delivery of an ambitious and influential series  of ODI at 60 public events, round-tables, side events and digital products to increase the impact of ODI’s work on addressing global challenges for a better world series focusing around six strategic areas – climate, migration, gender, violence and conflict, financing and the future of work. Coordinating high level partnerships internally and in particular externally with organisations financially supporting the 60th year , ensuring donor objectives, impact reporting and ODI research align across the programme of activities. Effectively project manage and deliver high quality outputs for the ODI at 60 project, including but not limited to public events, roundtables, side events, conferences and digital products to deadline and budget (80%) Take the lead in coordinating strategic relationships with ODI partners and donors supporting the 60th year (up to 20%) You will have: Demonstrable interest in achieving the SDGs, economic, foreign, security and other policies affecting marginalised and vulnerable populations around the world Significant experience in strategic communications – working to inform/influence policy outcomes Experience managing high level partner and donor relationships across multiple organisations and geographies Proven experience managing convening activities and events Practical experience in e-marketing production/coordination and digital communications Excellent writing skills, and proven ability to summarise technical research in clear, compelling language Excellent organisational, prioritisation and project management skills Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure Strong attention to detail Ability to work collegiately with researchers, helping to shape research communications for target audiences Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at high levels of seniority and from different cultures Experience of managing relationships with external agencies and freelancers Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to quickly pick up new softwares and communications tools Excellent IT and data management skills, including Microsoft Office Interview date : On a rolling basis

Salary: Full time £46,372 or part time £36,072 Quaker Social Action is a charity and a limited company, founded in 1867, to address poverty and social exclusion. We are based in east London and support around 3,000 people each year through a diverse and innovative range of practical projects. We are seeking an ambitious head of operations to play a central role in shaping the strategic and operational direction of QSA. Joining the senior leadership team at our office in Bethnal Green, you will be a dynamic thinker, possessing a strong people-focus and a passion for maintaining organisational wellbeing. You will oversee all service delivery, supporting project teams to ensure we are meeting the strategic vision for each area of our work. This responsibility will include taking a lead on QSA’s impact, using a well-tested structure to capture evidence and reflect upon our practice. The role will report directly to QSA’s director, who you’ll work closely with to provide effective and appropriate accountability to the board, whilst taking the lead on strengthening QSA’s systems and processes. This is an excellent opportunity within an organisation that is small enough to see the direct benefit of your endeavours. We are looking for an exceptional person who is motivated by contributing in a pivotal role at an organisation with a reputation for delivering work of the highest standard. Visit our website or download the job pack to apply.