In Kind Direct has been a pioneer of product giving for social good since 1996. We are the leading authority in the UK consumer product giving sector. Our model, based on the visionary idea of our Founder, HRH The Prince of Wales, involves manufacturers and retailers donating their new, surplus consumer products to us. Using an integrated e-commerce platform, In Kind Direct distributes these products to charitable organisations; supporting almost 10,000 organisations with over £200 million worth of goods so far. From essential toiletries and cleaning supplies to office and sports equipment, catering supplies and toys – they are desperately needed to run services and to give to beneficiaries.
We are experiencing a continuing rise in demand for our service and seeing the emerging generation’s passion for social justice and commitment to sustainability and environmental issues. Our ability to engage with more manufacturers and retailers to meet the ever-growing demands of our recipient network has therefore never been more critical, or of more interest to the public.
We are seeking an E-commerce and Digital Marketing Executive to join our small team in Central London. Our ideal candidate will be a talented and energetic marketing professional, both flexible in their approach and a multi-tasker. They will have demonstrable experience of e-commerce platforms, website management and analytics, as well as email marketing software and knowledge of SEO and PPC techniques. This is a versatile role with crossover into campaigns, social media and content creation. They will report to the Head of Charity Partnerships and work closely with the Graphic Design, Social Media and Marketing Executive. Experience gained in the third sector would be very welcome but is not essential.
This role would ideally suit someone looking for the next step in their career. They will work across a range of projects and help ensure both that no usable product goes to waste and that everyone can access life’s essentials.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are firmly committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the best available talent.
To apply, please visit our website and read the full job specification. Application is by covering letter and CV to careers@inkinddirect.org by 9am Monday 2 September 2019 .
Aug 16, 2019
Permanent
In Kind Direct has been a pioneer of product giving for social good since 1996. We are the leading authority in the UK consumer product giving sector. Our model, based on the visionary idea of our Founder, HRH The Prince of Wales, involves manufacturers and retailers donating their new, surplus consumer products to us. Using an integrated e-commerce platform, In Kind Direct distributes these products to charitable organisations; supporting almost 10,000 organisations with over £200 million worth of goods so far. From essential toiletries and cleaning supplies to office and sports equipment, catering supplies and toys – they are desperately needed to run services and to give to beneficiaries.
We are experiencing a continuing rise in demand for our service and seeing the emerging generation’s passion for social justice and commitment to sustainability and environmental issues. Our ability to engage with more manufacturers and retailers to meet the ever-growing demands of our recipient network has therefore never been more critical, or of more interest to the public.
We are seeking an E-commerce and Digital Marketing Executive to join our small team in Central London. Our ideal candidate will be a talented and energetic marketing professional, both flexible in their approach and a multi-tasker. They will have demonstrable experience of e-commerce platforms, website management and analytics, as well as email marketing software and knowledge of SEO and PPC techniques. This is a versatile role with crossover into campaigns, social media and content creation. They will report to the Head of Charity Partnerships and work closely with the Graphic Design, Social Media and Marketing Executive. Experience gained in the third sector would be very welcome but is not essential.
This role would ideally suit someone looking for the next step in their career. They will work across a range of projects and help ensure both that no usable product goes to waste and that everyone can access life’s essentials.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are firmly committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the best available talent.
To apply, please visit our website and read the full job specification. Application is by covering letter and CV to careers@inkinddirect.org by 9am Monday 2 September 2019 .
House of Illustration is the UK’s only public gallery dedicated to illustration and graphic art. Founded by Sir Quentin Blake it opened in July 2014 in King’s Cross, London. Over the five years since then House of Illustration has developed its position as a significant cultural force, representing and championing the very best of an art form that, in spite of its rich heritage, contemporary significance and broad appeal, is rarely explored by other museums and galleries. This is your opportunity to join a unique cultural institution at a hugely exciting stage in its development.
About the role
House of Illustration is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join us as Design and Digital Communications Assistant. Reporting to the Head of Communications, this new role will support the Communications team in delivering House of Illustration’s communications and audience development strategies. It is an important post in a small, busy and ambitious team. It will involve varied work in collaboration with colleagues across a range of areas.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual that is able to lead on designing our digital and printed promotions with creativity, energy and initiative. They will create visually impactful content and engage our social media followers daily with creative video content and imagery, as well as copy writing for the newsletter and blog with flair.
The role requires meticulous attention to detail, solid design skills and an interest in the arts, as well as an ability to work quickly to multiple deadlines.
This is a part time post, 4 days per week. £22K pro rata (£17,600pa).
Closing date: 2 September at 6pm
Aug 16, 2019
Contract
House of Illustration is the UK’s only public gallery dedicated to illustration and graphic art. Founded by Sir Quentin Blake it opened in July 2014 in King’s Cross, London. Over the five years since then House of Illustration has developed its position as a significant cultural force, representing and championing the very best of an art form that, in spite of its rich heritage, contemporary significance and broad appeal, is rarely explored by other museums and galleries. This is your opportunity to join a unique cultural institution at a hugely exciting stage in its development.
About the role
House of Illustration is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join us as Design and Digital Communications Assistant. Reporting to the Head of Communications, this new role will support the Communications team in delivering House of Illustration’s communications and audience development strategies. It is an important post in a small, busy and ambitious team. It will involve varied work in collaboration with colleagues across a range of areas.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual that is able to lead on designing our digital and printed promotions with creativity, energy and initiative. They will create visually impactful content and engage our social media followers daily with creative video content and imagery, as well as copy writing for the newsletter and blog with flair.
The role requires meticulous attention to detail, solid design skills and an interest in the arts, as well as an ability to work quickly to multiple deadlines.
This is a part time post, 4 days per week. £22K pro rata (£17,600pa).
Closing date: 2 September at 6pm
Dot Net Web Developer (TDD Specialist)
Salary: c.£43,430 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits
Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week
Based: Remote, Milton Keynes or London
World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.
Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.
Job Purpose
We’re creating a brand-new team to do something very special.
We’ve already glimpsed what a really great digital team can do at the heart of an amazing organization, connecting our supporters directly with the children whose lives they’re helping to transform, responding more quickly to natural disasters and using technology for good.
Now we’re transforming ourselves by bringing a digital production capability to the heart of our organization and creating a brand-new agile scrum development practice to accelerate the adoption of digital marketing best practice and transform our capability to transform the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. We’d love you to be a part of that.
The Digital Platform Team will focus on creating the seamless digital platform required to execute growth in the digital channel and to create an outstanding digital supporter experience. The .NET Web Developer (TDD Specialist) will develop the core application code for web applications using a .NET CMS platform, whilst leading your team on best-practice TDD techniques and tools.
You’ll be part of a thriving Christian organisation, so you’ll need to be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations, and you’ll work directly with colleagues across the organisations to facilitate rapid agile development and data driven decision making as part of the digital collective (digitalcollective.org.uk).
In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only) and the opportunity for flexible hours and remote working. We’re looking for the right person, and if that’s you, we should talk.
Please visit our website via the Apply button to download the full job description and apply.
Closing Date for applications: 23rd August 2019
Interview Dates: TBC
Please note that if response for this role is higher than anticipated, we reserve the right to commence interviews and appoint before the published closing date.
World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.
As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice (click here).
No agencies please.
Aug 12, 2019
Permanent
Dot Net Web Developer (TDD Specialist)
Salary: c.£43,430 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits
Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week
Based: Remote, Milton Keynes or London
World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.
Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.
Job Purpose
We’re creating a brand-new team to do something very special.
We’ve already glimpsed what a really great digital team can do at the heart of an amazing organization, connecting our supporters directly with the children whose lives they’re helping to transform, responding more quickly to natural disasters and using technology for good.
Now we’re transforming ourselves by bringing a digital production capability to the heart of our organization and creating a brand-new agile scrum development practice to accelerate the adoption of digital marketing best practice and transform our capability to transform the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. We’d love you to be a part of that.
The Digital Platform Team will focus on creating the seamless digital platform required to execute growth in the digital channel and to create an outstanding digital supporter experience. The .NET Web Developer (TDD Specialist) will develop the core application code for web applications using a .NET CMS platform, whilst leading your team on best-practice TDD techniques and tools.
You’ll be part of a thriving Christian organisation, so you’ll need to be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations, and you’ll work directly with colleagues across the organisations to facilitate rapid agile development and data driven decision making as part of the digital collective (digitalcollective.org.uk).
In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only) and the opportunity for flexible hours and remote working. We’re looking for the right person, and if that’s you, we should talk.
Please visit our website via the Apply button to download the full job description and apply.
Closing Date for applications: 23rd August 2019
Interview Dates: TBC
Please note that if response for this role is higher than anticipated, we reserve the right to commence interviews and appoint before the published closing date.
World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.
As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice (click here).
No agencies please.
User Research and Digital Officer , 35 hours per week, circa £32,000 per annum, Home-based (regular team meetings in Hatfield and various work-based locations).
Candidates will need to be located within 1.5 hours travel of Central London.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated User Research and Digital Officer to join our Business Development Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for user research across our range of services, including our helpline, website and local services, as part of our digital innovation work to enable the charity to make a greater positive impact on the lives of families who access our services. Your role is to ensure that user needs are intrinsic to the design and implementation of our services.
You will drive user-led research and design as part of our project, helping us to design, build and maintain services which reflect the needs and experiences of the families we support. You will play a key role in ensuring our digital services are effective.
To be successful in this role you will be an excellent communicator, highly experienced in user research with a passion for helping people through digital.
Family Lives is a national charity supporting lower income and vulnerable families.
We provide support through our helpline, community services and online.
Family Lives was set up over 40 years ago by volunteers who wanted to ensure any family in crisis had somewhere to turn. Today, volunteers are at the very heart of the work we do to support families and we have over 300 working across the organisation.
Last year we supported over 36,000 helpline callers, around 6,500 adults and young people through our community services, and had 2.5 million visitors to our website.
Please visit our website at www.familylives.org.uk/jobs to see the full details of the role and obtain the job description, full person specification, application form and guidance or write to HR department, Family Lives, 15-17 The Broadway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5HZ. Please note that we only accept application forms, CVs are not accepted . The application needs to be emailed to recruitment@familylives.org.uk or posted to the above address.
If you have any questions please contact Rachel Tonkin , Director of Policy and Engagement on 020 7553 3089
Closing d ate: Sunday, 7th July 2019
Interview date: Friday, 19th July 2019
Aug 23, 2019
Permanent
User Research and Digital Officer , 35 hours per week, circa £32,000 per annum, Home-based (regular team meetings in Hatfield and various work-based locations).
Candidates will need to be located within 1.5 hours travel of Central London.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated User Research and Digital Officer to join our Business Development Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for user research across our range of services, including our helpline, website and local services, as part of our digital innovation work to enable the charity to make a greater positive impact on the lives of families who access our services. Your role is to ensure that user needs are intrinsic to the design and implementation of our services.
You will drive user-led research and design as part of our project, helping us to design, build and maintain services which reflect the needs and experiences of the families we support. You will play a key role in ensuring our digital services are effective.
To be successful in this role you will be an excellent communicator, highly experienced in user research with a passion for helping people through digital.
Family Lives is a national charity supporting lower income and vulnerable families.
We provide support through our helpline, community services and online.
Family Lives was set up over 40 years ago by volunteers who wanted to ensure any family in crisis had somewhere to turn. Today, volunteers are at the very heart of the work we do to support families and we have over 300 working across the organisation.
Last year we supported over 36,000 helpline callers, around 6,500 adults and young people through our community services, and had 2.5 million visitors to our website.
Please visit our website at www.familylives.org.uk/jobs to see the full details of the role and obtain the job description, full person specification, application form and guidance or write to HR department, Family Lives, 15-17 The Broadway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5HZ. Please note that we only accept application forms, CVs are not accepted . The application needs to be emailed to recruitment@familylives.org.uk or posted to the above address.
If you have any questions please contact Rachel Tonkin , Director of Policy and Engagement on 020 7553 3089
Closing d ate: Sunday, 7th July 2019
Interview date: Friday, 19th July 2019
Online peer support is a key strategic focus for Mind, and the role of the Digital Communities team is to create an engaging and supportive online space for people with mental health problems to share their experiences and support others.
Since 2013, Mind’s moderated online community Elefriends has provided a safe and anonymous space for people to talk openly about their mental health.
We’re looking for a Digital Community Officer to help us support the growth, development and delivery of Mind’s online peer support community.
Most importantly, you’ll help to create a safe space where community members have real and meaningful opportunities to share their experiences of the service, helping us to continually shape and evolve our online community offer to make it the best it can be.
To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midday on 16th September 2019.
Interviews date: 10th October 2019.
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Aug 23, 2019
Permanent
Online peer support is a key strategic focus for Mind, and the role of the Digital Communities team is to create an engaging and supportive online space for people with mental health problems to share their experiences and support others.
Since 2013, Mind’s moderated online community Elefriends has provided a safe and anonymous space for people to talk openly about their mental health.
We’re looking for a Digital Community Officer to help us support the growth, development and delivery of Mind’s online peer support community.
Most importantly, you’ll help to create a safe space where community members have real and meaningful opportunities to share their experiences of the service, helping us to continually shape and evolve our online community offer to make it the best it can be.
To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midday on 16th September 2019.
Interviews date: 10th October 2019.
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
We are looking for a Digital Experience Specialist to deliver outstanding supporter journeys by ensuring our digital experience is relevant and personalised to users and that digital products/campaigns are designed, built and delivered to best practice UX principles.
In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.
As Digital Experience Specialist you will lead on the coordination of organisational test and personalisation plans for website journeys, working closely with Digital Analysts and the Digital Experience content team. With experience in user testing focus groups and relevant technology you will also ensure new digital products and features are designed and tested to best practice user experience. In addition you will:
Lead on the implementation of Adobe Target, providing training, support and best practice to colleagues
Lead on the development and maintenance of the donation forms engine, becoming the in-house expert from the front end experience, all the way through to the back end systems
Input into cross-organisational campaign planning and develop supporter journeys and site experiences that take into account best practice user experience
Use customer insight to scope and shape user experience enhancements and enable new functionality on the Save the Children websites, at times working with external UX consultants and agencies
Learn, share and act on supporter, UX and content insight pertinent to the success of Save the Children websites.
To be successful you will have significant experience of developing website test and personalisation plans, with the ability to perform to targets in a high-pressurised environment. A sound understanding of user experience principles and user testing methodology is also essential, as is:
Experience of Adobe Experience Manager
A good understanding of analysis and conversion
The ability to communicate complex information to a non-technical audience
Experience of website production and content management systems for consumer/public-facing websites
Significant experience of developing end to end online marketing journeys
Experience of digital product development delivery.
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
Jobs are positioned within the salary structure on the basis of evaluation. New employees would normally be appointed at the bottom of the grade, however the appointed salary may also take into account the relevant experience a candidate brings to a role. Save the Children is committed to paying staff in a fair and equitable way and will benchmark all salary offers in line with the pay of existing staff.
Closing date: 5th September 2019
Aug 23, 2019
Contract
We are looking for a Digital Experience Specialist to deliver outstanding supporter journeys by ensuring our digital experience is relevant and personalised to users and that digital products/campaigns are designed, built and delivered to best practice UX principles.
In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.
As Digital Experience Specialist you will lead on the coordination of organisational test and personalisation plans for website journeys, working closely with Digital Analysts and the Digital Experience content team. With experience in user testing focus groups and relevant technology you will also ensure new digital products and features are designed and tested to best practice user experience. In addition you will:
Lead on the implementation of Adobe Target, providing training, support and best practice to colleagues
Lead on the development and maintenance of the donation forms engine, becoming the in-house expert from the front end experience, all the way through to the back end systems
Input into cross-organisational campaign planning and develop supporter journeys and site experiences that take into account best practice user experience
Use customer insight to scope and shape user experience enhancements and enable new functionality on the Save the Children websites, at times working with external UX consultants and agencies
Learn, share and act on supporter, UX and content insight pertinent to the success of Save the Children websites.
To be successful you will have significant experience of developing website test and personalisation plans, with the ability to perform to targets in a high-pressurised environment. A sound understanding of user experience principles and user testing methodology is also essential, as is:
Experience of Adobe Experience Manager
A good understanding of analysis and conversion
The ability to communicate complex information to a non-technical audience
Experience of website production and content management systems for consumer/public-facing websites
Significant experience of developing end to end online marketing journeys
Experience of digital product development delivery.
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
Jobs are positioned within the salary structure on the basis of evaluation. New employees would normally be appointed at the bottom of the grade, however the appointed salary may also take into account the relevant experience a candidate brings to a role. Save the Children is committed to paying staff in a fair and equitable way and will benchmark all salary offers in line with the pay of existing staff.
Closing date: 5th September 2019
Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now
Minories, London EC3N 1DY, UK
We’re excited to announce that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.
By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well.
The role
Following the merger this is an exciting time to join the merged charity and develop this role to make it your own.
The role sits within our Digital team, which is part of our Communications and Influencing Directorate.
This is a crucial role for the organisation as it informs marketing strategies for communications and fundraising activity. Supporting the Senior Digital Strategy and Insights Manager in the day-to-day tracking and analysis of all our marketing channels via tools such as Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Analytics (GA) one function is to make recommendations for optimisation. In addition, the role is responsible for training other staff members on understanding analytics and empowering them to take decisions based on their improved understanding of data and insight.
Working with the Digital Marketing team on the monitoring of our Google Ads, Bing ads, Facebook and other paid marketing campaigns, this role supports the reporting to internal stakeholders of results and recommendations for their PPC marketing and proactively suggesting new approaches based on the organisation’s priorities and testing opportunities. Additionally, the Digital Analytics and Insights Officer supports wider digital tracking and ecommerce setup, to accurately analyse results within GA. An understanding of GTM is important and hands-on experience is preferable. Working closely with the Digital Product team, the role is key in ensuring the analytics briefing process is utilised to ensure clear objectives are set and tracking and reporting is in place for all marketing activity and to support the development of digital reporting dashboards.
About you
You will be able to readily understand best practice for UTM link tracking and analyse data and draw actionable insight from data sets. Additionally, you will create a wide variety of custom reports in Google Analytics/Google Sheets; looking at a number of goals/events/ecommerce and have the ability to learn new platforms.
Confident in your approach to your work, your good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team will allow you to easily understand the needs of other teams and readily communicate your results to them. Equally you will be able to liaise with external agencies, including developers and account managers using terminology that is technical and relevant to the role. Other key attributes include excellent attention to detail as well as the ability to teach yourself and find teaching resources, for example online tutorials and forums as well as the ability to learn in structured training courses.
Willing to learn and develop your own knowledge, you will be proactive in your approach to your work, flagging issues to the team, checking campaigns for improvement possibilities; monitoring and spot-checking analytics for discrepancies. Your strong organisation skills will allow you to handle multiple projects, some which may have competing deadlines and allow you to utilise your prioritisation skills.
For further information and to apply
Please click on the apply button for a copy of the job description and person specification. Please submit your CV and supporting statement, addressing the criteria you meet listed in the person specification, via our online application portal.
Closing date: Monday 2 September 2019 at 09:00am
Interview date: Thursday 5 or Friday 6 September 2019
Aug 22, 2019
Permanent
We’re excited to announce that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.
By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well.
The role
Following the merger this is an exciting time to join the merged charity and develop this role to make it your own.
The role sits within our Digital team, which is part of our Communications and Influencing Directorate.
This is a crucial role for the organisation as it informs marketing strategies for communications and fundraising activity. Supporting the Senior Digital Strategy and Insights Manager in the day-to-day tracking and analysis of all our marketing channels via tools such as Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Analytics (GA) one function is to make recommendations for optimisation. In addition, the role is responsible for training other staff members on understanding analytics and empowering them to take decisions based on their improved understanding of data and insight.
Working with the Digital Marketing team on the monitoring of our Google Ads, Bing ads, Facebook and other paid marketing campaigns, this role supports the reporting to internal stakeholders of results and recommendations for their PPC marketing and proactively suggesting new approaches based on the organisation’s priorities and testing opportunities. Additionally, the Digital Analytics and Insights Officer supports wider digital tracking and ecommerce setup, to accurately analyse results within GA. An understanding of GTM is important and hands-on experience is preferable. Working closely with the Digital Product team, the role is key in ensuring the analytics briefing process is utilised to ensure clear objectives are set and tracking and reporting is in place for all marketing activity and to support the development of digital reporting dashboards.
About you
You will be able to readily understand best practice for UTM link tracking and analyse data and draw actionable insight from data sets. Additionally, you will create a wide variety of custom reports in Google Analytics/Google Sheets; looking at a number of goals/events/ecommerce and have the ability to learn new platforms.
Confident in your approach to your work, your good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team will allow you to easily understand the needs of other teams and readily communicate your results to them. Equally you will be able to liaise with external agencies, including developers and account managers using terminology that is technical and relevant to the role. Other key attributes include excellent attention to detail as well as the ability to teach yourself and find teaching resources, for example online tutorials and forums as well as the ability to learn in structured training courses.
Willing to learn and develop your own knowledge, you will be proactive in your approach to your work, flagging issues to the team, checking campaigns for improvement possibilities; monitoring and spot-checking analytics for discrepancies. Your strong organisation skills will allow you to handle multiple projects, some which may have competing deadlines and allow you to utilise your prioritisation skills.
For further information and to apply
Please click on the apply button for a copy of the job description and person specification. Please submit your CV and supporting statement, addressing the criteria you meet listed in the person specification, via our online application portal.
Closing date: Monday 2 September 2019 at 09:00am
Interview date: Thursday 5 or Friday 6 September 2019
Join our Young Peoples’ Programmes Development Team at this pivotal time, while we enhance our existing programmes and develop an exciting strand of digital learning opportunities. Our mission is to empower young people to develop the skills and attributes that they need to thrive in the future world of work. We are committed to ensuring that our programmes are accessible and make the difference to young people. The right candidate will play an instrumental role in coordinating, refreshing and innovating our suite of digital enterprise programmes.
About the role
The role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational support for our core digital programmes and platforms including YE Online (the platform for our company-based programmes), YE Market Place, Tenner Challenge and Fiver Challenge. To find out more please visit our website.
The role will report to the Senior Programme Innovation Manager and will support the improvement of existing digital systems and processes and identify new digital solutions to increase the accessibility and impact of our programmes. The role will also work closely with other members of the Programmes Team in a highly collaborative environment with plenty of opportunities to pitch in and support on different workstreams and projects.
About You
You will have at least two years’ experience of developing and managing web content, using CMS and databases. You will also have an excellent knowledge and understanding of designing digital programmes and resources that are engaging and enhance the learning opportunities for young people. Experience of using WordPress would be an advantage.
You will be a proactive and highly driven individual who can manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and demonstrate exemplary skills in the project management of a varied workload with competing deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is a must. You will describe yourself as a team player and be happy to pitch in and support other members of the team as and when needed.
Send us your current CV and a covering letter that outlines how you meet the criteria in the person specification no later than 12th September.
Interviews will take place in our Oxford Office on 19th September.
Aug 20, 2019
Permanent
Join our Young Peoples’ Programmes Development Team at this pivotal time, while we enhance our existing programmes and develop an exciting strand of digital learning opportunities. Our mission is to empower young people to develop the skills and attributes that they need to thrive in the future world of work. We are committed to ensuring that our programmes are accessible and make the difference to young people. The right candidate will play an instrumental role in coordinating, refreshing and innovating our suite of digital enterprise programmes.
About the role
The role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational support for our core digital programmes and platforms including YE Online (the platform for our company-based programmes), YE Market Place, Tenner Challenge and Fiver Challenge. To find out more please visit our website.
The role will report to the Senior Programme Innovation Manager and will support the improvement of existing digital systems and processes and identify new digital solutions to increase the accessibility and impact of our programmes. The role will also work closely with other members of the Programmes Team in a highly collaborative environment with plenty of opportunities to pitch in and support on different workstreams and projects.
About You
You will have at least two years’ experience of developing and managing web content, using CMS and databases. You will also have an excellent knowledge and understanding of designing digital programmes and resources that are engaging and enhance the learning opportunities for young people. Experience of using WordPress would be an advantage.
You will be a proactive and highly driven individual who can manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and demonstrate exemplary skills in the project management of a varied workload with competing deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is a must. You will describe yourself as a team player and be happy to pitch in and support other members of the team as and when needed.
Send us your current CV and a covering letter that outlines how you meet the criteria in the person specification no later than 12th September.
Interviews will take place in our Oxford Office on 19th September.
We’re looking for a digitally savvy marketing manager to supercharge our marketing as we enter our next phase of growth. You will have a test and learn approach and be keen to lead a team of freelancers to increase our reach and profile. You will have a strategic approach to all things digital and will lead on website management, digital marketing including developing social, email and other channels to grow supporter engagement, online sales and improve our brand positioning.
You’ll have proven experience in being able to plan, deliver and manage others to create and roll out activity across all digital channels.
We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee.
Aug 20, 2019
Permanent
We’re looking for a digitally savvy marketing manager to supercharge our marketing as we enter our next phase of growth. You will have a test and learn approach and be keen to lead a team of freelancers to increase our reach and profile. You will have a strategic approach to all things digital and will lead on website management, digital marketing including developing social, email and other channels to grow supporter engagement, online sales and improve our brand positioning.
You’ll have proven experience in being able to plan, deliver and manage others to create and roll out activity across all digital channels.
We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee.
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre is the leading provider of support services to carers in Wigan and Leigh. Our mission is to be a recognised centre of excellence in the provision of information, training and support for carers both to improve their quality of life and give them a voice.
Are you the Communications & Digital Media Officer we are looking for?
Maybe you are already in this role and are looking for a change. Or perhaps you are a communications graduate ready to start your career?
Are you a creative thinker with a sharp eye for detail that loves storytelling and creating content? Capable of developing and producing articles across a wide range of formats, channels and to a broad range of external audiences, including social media, web and print.
You will be a confident copywriter who can produce press releases and transform reports and personal stories into inspirational case studies. Are you ready to embrace new platforms and information delivery?
With strong time management and organisational skills, you’ll work well under pressure and thrive on challenges and problem solving.
You’ll be joining an exciting organisation with plenty of scope to develop and grow your skills across multiple areas of communications. No two days are ever the same and reporting directly to the Chief Officer, you will gain broad communications experience and develop your skills and expertise.
Please complete our application form and supporting statement as part of your application, addressing your experience in relation to the key points on the person specification and job description.
Closing date for applications Monday 2nd September 2019
Aug 19, 2019
Permanent
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre is the leading provider of support services to carers in Wigan and Leigh. Our mission is to be a recognised centre of excellence in the provision of information, training and support for carers both to improve their quality of life and give them a voice.
Are you the Communications & Digital Media Officer we are looking for?
Maybe you are already in this role and are looking for a change. Or perhaps you are a communications graduate ready to start your career?
Are you a creative thinker with a sharp eye for detail that loves storytelling and creating content? Capable of developing and producing articles across a wide range of formats, channels and to a broad range of external audiences, including social media, web and print.
You will be a confident copywriter who can produce press releases and transform reports and personal stories into inspirational case studies. Are you ready to embrace new platforms and information delivery?
With strong time management and organisational skills, you’ll work well under pressure and thrive on challenges and problem solving.
You’ll be joining an exciting organisation with plenty of scope to develop and grow your skills across multiple areas of communications. No two days are ever the same and reporting directly to the Chief Officer, you will gain broad communications experience and develop your skills and expertise.
Please complete our application form and supporting statement as part of your application, addressing your experience in relation to the key points on the person specification and job description.
Closing date for applications Monday 2nd September 2019
About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.
In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need. We work with over 20 charity partners and employ a staff of approximately 40 people, which includes the public affairs team, covering policy and communications.
About this role
The Communications Manager is a vital role to Impetus, helping to drive our digital and communications strategies to achieve our goals. You will be an enthusiastic team player, able to manage a busy and varied workload. Passionate about all things comms, you will particularly enjoy keeping up-to-speed with latest digital trends. You’ll help Impetus make the best use of digital, both to reach external audiences and work better internally.
You will bring your specialist technical knowledge and skills to all Impetus’ communications activities and ensure we produce high quality communications materials that convey our messaging in simple and attractive formats. Your main responsibilities will include day-to-day management of the Impetus brand, generating website content, search engine optimisation, managing social media channels and developing content for newsletters, videos, blogs and other online tools. Impetus is in the process of setting up the Youth Endowment Fund and part of your role will be to support the YEF with its digital communications.
How to apply
Please visit our website to read the full job description prior to applying.
Please send your CV and a one page cover letter telling us why you’re applying for this role to recruitment@impetus.org.uk by 5pm Monday 9 September 2019.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission. You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
First round interviews will take place on Friday 13 September 2019
Second round interviews will take place on Friday 20 September 2019
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Aug 16, 2019
Permanent
About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.
In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need. We work with over 20 charity partners and employ a staff of approximately 40 people, which includes the public affairs team, covering policy and communications.
About this role
The Communications Manager is a vital role to Impetus, helping to drive our digital and communications strategies to achieve our goals. You will be an enthusiastic team player, able to manage a busy and varied workload. Passionate about all things comms, you will particularly enjoy keeping up-to-speed with latest digital trends. You’ll help Impetus make the best use of digital, both to reach external audiences and work better internally.
You will bring your specialist technical knowledge and skills to all Impetus’ communications activities and ensure we produce high quality communications materials that convey our messaging in simple and attractive formats. Your main responsibilities will include day-to-day management of the Impetus brand, generating website content, search engine optimisation, managing social media channels and developing content for newsletters, videos, blogs and other online tools. Impetus is in the process of setting up the Youth Endowment Fund and part of your role will be to support the YEF with its digital communications.
How to apply
Please visit our website to read the full job description prior to applying.
Please send your CV and a one page cover letter telling us why you’re applying for this role to recruitment@impetus.org.uk by 5pm Monday 9 September 2019.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission. You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
First round interviews will take place on Friday 13 September 2019
Second round interviews will take place on Friday 20 September 2019
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are looking for someone creative, confident and enthusiastic who loves music and would like to work as part of a successful communications team in the largest charitable provider of music therapy services in the UK.
The Digital and Social Media Officer will play a vital role in taking our social media channels and digital content to the next level – ensuring that our content is engaging, on-trend and on-brand. We’re looking for an imaginative self-starter who can create compelling content, including social media posts, website articles, images, and short films that resonate with our core audiences. A flair for design would also be incredibly useful in this role.
Music is at the heart of what we do, and you’ll be championing music and music therapy across our digital channels - and working closely with colleagues across the organisation in our music therapy, fundraising, education, research and public affairs teams to discover and create compelling content that champions the incredible work we’re doing to change lives through music.
Aug 16, 2019
Permanent
We are looking for someone creative, confident and enthusiastic who loves music and would like to work as part of a successful communications team in the largest charitable provider of music therapy services in the UK.
The Digital and Social Media Officer will play a vital role in taking our social media channels and digital content to the next level – ensuring that our content is engaging, on-trend and on-brand. We’re looking for an imaginative self-starter who can create compelling content, including social media posts, website articles, images, and short films that resonate with our core audiences. A flair for design would also be incredibly useful in this role.
Music is at the heart of what we do, and you’ll be championing music and music therapy across our digital channels - and working closely with colleagues across the organisation in our music therapy, fundraising, education, research and public affairs teams to discover and create compelling content that champions the incredible work we’re doing to change lives through music.
WEB DEVELOPER (Advice Online)
SWANSEA OFFICE
POST NO: SC496
28 hours per week
£23,230 per annum (pro rata)
Shelter Cymru is the people and homes charity in Wales and works for the prevention of homelessness, the improvement of housing conditions, and the right of everyone to a safe, suitable and affordable home.
We are now looking to recruit for the following position to join our team.
If you want to help end homelessness in Wales, we would love to hear from you.
The postholder will work closely with the Advice Online Editor to oversee the technical maintenance and development of Shelter Cymru’s Advice Online information resource and to contribute to its ongoing evaluation. You will play a key role in devising and developing further ways to make Advice Online content more relevant and accessible.
Shelter Cymru offers generous terms and conditions, including 29 days annual leave for full time members of staff plus 2 concessionary Shelter Cymru days.
CLOSING DATE: 5 September 2019
DATBLYGWR GWEFANNAU (Cyngor Ar-lein
SWYDDFA ABERTAWE
RHIF Y SWYDD: SC496
28 awr yr wythnos
£23,230 per annum (pro rata)
Shelter Cymru yw'r elusen pobl a chartrefi yng Nghymru sy’n gweithio i atal digartrefedd, gwella amodau tai, a hawl pawb i gael cartref diogel, addas a fforddiadwy.
Rydym am recriwtio rhywun ar gyfer y swydd ganlynol i ymuno â'n tîm. Os hoffech helpu i ddod â digartrefedd i ben yng Nghymru, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.
Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gweithio’n agos gyda’r Golygydd Cyngor Ar-lein i oruchwylio gwaith cynnal a chadw technegol a datblygiad adnodd gwybodaeth Cyngor Ar-lein Shelter Cymru a chyfrannu at y gwaith o’i adolygu’n barhaus. Bydd gennych rôl allweddol wrth lunio a datblygu ffyrdd pellach o wneud cynnwys Cyngor Ar-lein yn fwy perthnasol a hygyrch.
Mae Shelter Cymru’n cynnig telerau ac amodau hael, yn cynnwys 29 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol i aelodau staff llawn amser yn ogystal â 2 ddiwrnod ychwanegol Shelter Cymru.
DYDDIAD CAU: 5 Medi 2019
Aug 15, 2019
Permanent
WEB DEVELOPER (Advice Online)
SWANSEA OFFICE
POST NO: SC496
28 hours per week
£23,230 per annum (pro rata)
Shelter Cymru is the people and homes charity in Wales and works for the prevention of homelessness, the improvement of housing conditions, and the right of everyone to a safe, suitable and affordable home.
We are now looking to recruit for the following position to join our team.
If you want to help end homelessness in Wales, we would love to hear from you.
The postholder will work closely with the Advice Online Editor to oversee the technical maintenance and development of Shelter Cymru’s Advice Online information resource and to contribute to its ongoing evaluation. You will play a key role in devising and developing further ways to make Advice Online content more relevant and accessible.
Shelter Cymru offers generous terms and conditions, including 29 days annual leave for full time members of staff plus 2 concessionary Shelter Cymru days.
CLOSING DATE: 5 September 2019
DATBLYGWR GWEFANNAU (Cyngor Ar-lein
SWYDDFA ABERTAWE
RHIF Y SWYDD: SC496
28 awr yr wythnos
£23,230 per annum (pro rata)
Shelter Cymru yw'r elusen pobl a chartrefi yng Nghymru sy’n gweithio i atal digartrefedd, gwella amodau tai, a hawl pawb i gael cartref diogel, addas a fforddiadwy.
Rydym am recriwtio rhywun ar gyfer y swydd ganlynol i ymuno â'n tîm. Os hoffech helpu i ddod â digartrefedd i ben yng Nghymru, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.
Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gweithio’n agos gyda’r Golygydd Cyngor Ar-lein i oruchwylio gwaith cynnal a chadw technegol a datblygiad adnodd gwybodaeth Cyngor Ar-lein Shelter Cymru a chyfrannu at y gwaith o’i adolygu’n barhaus. Bydd gennych rôl allweddol wrth lunio a datblygu ffyrdd pellach o wneud cynnwys Cyngor Ar-lein yn fwy perthnasol a hygyrch.
Mae Shelter Cymru’n cynnig telerau ac amodau hael, yn cynnwys 29 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol i aelodau staff llawn amser yn ogystal â 2 ddiwrnod ychwanegol Shelter Cymru.
DYDDIAD CAU: 5 Medi 2019
Age UK Enterprises is the commercial arm of the Age UK charity, providing products and services designed to meet the needs of those in later life.
We are seeking a Digital Channel and Opitmisation Marketing Manager to work across channels to deliver budgeted sales across a wide product range.
With responsibility for optimising the Affiliate marketing programme as well as ensure usability, enhancing the customer journey and improve online conversion rate, you will be working closely with product owners, marketing managers and agencies. You will also assist with the delivery of email marketing programmes.
You will be:
* Working with the affiliate network to improve the affiliate programme * Designing and creating new landing pages * Reporting weekly/monthly on affiliate performance at product level * Optimise the sales process and work with product providers to improve sales funnels * Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on all Enterprises digital marketing activity, quotes, sales data and customer journey * Commercially astute * Ensuring that the Digital Marketing budget is maintained and monitored
Please see the job description for a full list of responsibilities
Skills & Experience
* Affiliate Marketing experience * Advanced Excel Skills * Google Analytics * Experience in working with A/B testing platforms * Email marketing experience * CMS preferably Episerver * UX and UI experience * Design background would be preferred but is not essential
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Aug 13, 2019
Permanent
Age UK Enterprises is the commercial arm of the Age UK charity, providing products and services designed to meet the needs of those in later life.
We are seeking a Digital Channel and Opitmisation Marketing Manager to work across channels to deliver budgeted sales across a wide product range.
With responsibility for optimising the Affiliate marketing programme as well as ensure usability, enhancing the customer journey and improve online conversion rate, you will be working closely with product owners, marketing managers and agencies. You will also assist with the delivery of email marketing programmes.
You will be:
* Working with the affiliate network to improve the affiliate programme * Designing and creating new landing pages * Reporting weekly/monthly on affiliate performance at product level * Optimise the sales process and work with product providers to improve sales funnels * Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on all Enterprises digital marketing activity, quotes, sales data and customer journey * Commercially astute * Ensuring that the Digital Marketing budget is maintained and monitored
Please see the job description for a full list of responsibilities
Skills & Experience
* Affiliate Marketing experience * Advanced Excel Skills * Google Analytics * Experience in working with A/B testing platforms * Email marketing experience * CMS preferably Episerver * UX and UI experience * Design background would be preferred but is not essential
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
We are seeking a creative, skilled and proactive digital professional to join our communications team.
As IOP’s Digital Officer you will communicate with our audiences via our digital channels. The postholder will develop, manage, produce and upload content for the IOP website and other digital channels. This role is responsible for making digital content decisions, ensuring that content is on message and on strategy, serves user and organisational needs and is of a first-class standard.
The role
This is an exciting role that will see the postholder working closely with the Website Editor, the wider communications and marketing team, and with teams across the organisation in support of the IOP’s strategy and digital needs. In collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders, the Digital Officer will contribute to IOP’s projects and activities working with the communications and marketing team and with internal ‘clients’ and will write and commission new content, edit existing content, and advise on the best way to ensure our messages reach our audiences.
The job holder will also be responsible for maintaining editorial quality, following SEO principles, upholding usability and accessibility standards, and making continual improvements to our digital content.
The person
We are looking for a talented digital professional with a proven track record of producing great digital content across a range of formats and audiences. You must be a skilled writer with excellent attention to detail and the ability to express complex information in plain and engaging English.
You will need to be confident and effective at dealing with stakeholders at all levels as well as keeping end-users in mind with all digital content decisions.
You will have proven and recent experience of working on complex websites, a clear understanding of digital best practice, including usability and accessibility, and ideally will be proficient in using a Drupal CMS.
Why work with us?
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.
We have an ambitious new corporate strategy and transformation of our digital channels is a high priority. Our newly expanded communications and marketing function will be central to delivering our strategy and plans. We are looking for a superb digital professional to join the team and help develop our digital channels to their full potential.
Working from our new flagship King’s Cross offices, at the heart of the exciting ‘Knowledge Quarter’ our communications and marketing teams will raise awareness and understanding of our ground-breaking education, diversity, science and innovation programmes and help spread the word about physics and its value with the public. This is an exciting time to join IOP.
In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.
For further information on this role and to apply please visit the IOP Jobs website.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time Salary: Circa £32K Grade: C
Closing date for applications: 28 August 2019 Interview date: w/c 9 September
The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer. We request no contact from agencies or media sales.
Aug 13, 2019
Permanent
We are seeking a creative, skilled and proactive digital professional to join our communications team.
As IOP’s Digital Officer you will communicate with our audiences via our digital channels. The postholder will develop, manage, produce and upload content for the IOP website and other digital channels. This role is responsible for making digital content decisions, ensuring that content is on message and on strategy, serves user and organisational needs and is of a first-class standard.
The role
This is an exciting role that will see the postholder working closely with the Website Editor, the wider communications and marketing team, and with teams across the organisation in support of the IOP’s strategy and digital needs. In collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders, the Digital Officer will contribute to IOP’s projects and activities working with the communications and marketing team and with internal ‘clients’ and will write and commission new content, edit existing content, and advise on the best way to ensure our messages reach our audiences.
The job holder will also be responsible for maintaining editorial quality, following SEO principles, upholding usability and accessibility standards, and making continual improvements to our digital content.
The person
We are looking for a talented digital professional with a proven track record of producing great digital content across a range of formats and audiences. You must be a skilled writer with excellent attention to detail and the ability to express complex information in plain and engaging English.
You will need to be confident and effective at dealing with stakeholders at all levels as well as keeping end-users in mind with all digital content decisions.
You will have proven and recent experience of working on complex websites, a clear understanding of digital best practice, including usability and accessibility, and ideally will be proficient in using a Drupal CMS.
Why work with us?
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.
We have an ambitious new corporate strategy and transformation of our digital channels is a high priority. Our newly expanded communications and marketing function will be central to delivering our strategy and plans. We are looking for a superb digital professional to join the team and help develop our digital channels to their full potential.
Working from our new flagship King’s Cross offices, at the heart of the exciting ‘Knowledge Quarter’ our communications and marketing teams will raise awareness and understanding of our ground-breaking education, diversity, science and innovation programmes and help spread the word about physics and its value with the public. This is an exciting time to join IOP.
In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.
For further information on this role and to apply please visit the IOP Jobs website.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time Salary: Circa £32K Grade: C
Closing date for applications: 28 August 2019 Interview date: w/c 9 September
The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer. We request no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Bond and the role
Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. We strengthen and champion the sector to make international development more efficient and effective. We work to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, share expertise, and build organisational capacity and partnerships.
Main purpose of the job
This is a fixed-term part-time contract for 4 months covering for our current Digital Project Adviser from October 2019 - January 2020. The contract includes onboarding from and handover back to our current Digital Projects Adviser. The job holder will ensure Bond’s digital platforms and systems are run effectively to engage users and deliver Bond’s key services. The person will provide support and guidance to their colleagues on all aspects of digital work. They will be responsible for ensuring the website is fit-for-purpose and will be expected to effectively and efficiently manage relevant suppliers. This role combines ensuring that the digital underpinning of our day -to-day activities runs smoothly - troubleshooting and functionality.
Main responsibilities
Development and advising
• Project manage new and ongoing digital development projects, including website design members’ area, interactive tools and e-commerce services (jobs and training) • Provide support and advice for further improvements to the online members’ communities section of the website to ensure a seamless user experience • Act as the organisation’s point of call for advice and support with digital issues, including across the website, members’ area and CRM • Manage digital supplier relationships, ensuring projects are delivered within budget
Regular support and maintenance
• Effectively manage suppliers to ensure that Bond’s website and systems are working effectively and are seamlessly integrated, including the website, CRM and email service provider • Providing support to Bond members encountering issues with using the online member’s area and other digital services • Troubleshooting and providing regular technical support to staff, including managing website queries and bugs from staff relating to the website and CRM • Managing monthly digital support and maintenance, including prioritising tasks and handling suppliers
Person specification
Essential
• Strong digital project management skills and experience, including understanding risk, quality and optimisation in a digital project • Experience effectively managing digital suppliers, including holding suppliers to account and meeting deadlines • Ability to identify and articulate digital issues and developments to suppliers and staff • Experience developing user experience and testing guidelines to ensure optimal design standards and functionality • Experience of working with staff, including those unfamiliar with digital, and managing expectations • Understanding of digital integrations, such as with email marketing and CRM • Ability to respond to unexpected issues while completing regular tasks
Desirable
• Experience with Drupal • Experience with JIRA • Experience with CRMs, especially Salesforce • Experience of Google Analytics
Benefits
Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:
• Interest free season ticket loan • 27 days leave as standard for all employees. Additional staff privilege days, normally the period between Christmas and New Year • 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%) • Flexible working hours
How to apply
To apply submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this role by 12pm on Thursday 29th August 2019.
Please Note: Interviews will take place between 11-13 September.
Bond and equal opportunities
Bond values diversity and works to advance equality. We encourage and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.
The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.
Aug 08, 2019
Temporary
About Bond and the role
Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. We strengthen and champion the sector to make international development more efficient and effective. We work to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, share expertise, and build organisational capacity and partnerships.
Main purpose of the job
This is a fixed-term part-time contract for 4 months covering for our current Digital Project Adviser from October 2019 - January 2020. The contract includes onboarding from and handover back to our current Digital Projects Adviser. The job holder will ensure Bond’s digital platforms and systems are run effectively to engage users and deliver Bond’s key services. The person will provide support and guidance to their colleagues on all aspects of digital work. They will be responsible for ensuring the website is fit-for-purpose and will be expected to effectively and efficiently manage relevant suppliers. This role combines ensuring that the digital underpinning of our day -to-day activities runs smoothly - troubleshooting and functionality.
Main responsibilities
Development and advising
• Project manage new and ongoing digital development projects, including website design members’ area, interactive tools and e-commerce services (jobs and training) • Provide support and advice for further improvements to the online members’ communities section of the website to ensure a seamless user experience • Act as the organisation’s point of call for advice and support with digital issues, including across the website, members’ area and CRM • Manage digital supplier relationships, ensuring projects are delivered within budget
Regular support and maintenance
• Effectively manage suppliers to ensure that Bond’s website and systems are working effectively and are seamlessly integrated, including the website, CRM and email service provider • Providing support to Bond members encountering issues with using the online member’s area and other digital services • Troubleshooting and providing regular technical support to staff, including managing website queries and bugs from staff relating to the website and CRM • Managing monthly digital support and maintenance, including prioritising tasks and handling suppliers
Person specification
Essential
• Strong digital project management skills and experience, including understanding risk, quality and optimisation in a digital project • Experience effectively managing digital suppliers, including holding suppliers to account and meeting deadlines • Ability to identify and articulate digital issues and developments to suppliers and staff • Experience developing user experience and testing guidelines to ensure optimal design standards and functionality • Experience of working with staff, including those unfamiliar with digital, and managing expectations • Understanding of digital integrations, such as with email marketing and CRM • Ability to respond to unexpected issues while completing regular tasks
Desirable
• Experience with Drupal • Experience with JIRA • Experience with CRMs, especially Salesforce • Experience of Google Analytics
Benefits
Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:
• Interest free season ticket loan • 27 days leave as standard for all employees. Additional staff privilege days, normally the period between Christmas and New Year • 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%) • Flexible working hours
How to apply
To apply submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this role by 12pm on Thursday 29th August 2019.
Please Note: Interviews will take place between 11-13 September.
Bond and equal opportunities
Bond values diversity and works to advance equality. We encourage and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.
The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.
The role
Are you passionate about human rights, nature and tropical forests? Are you a great writer and digital native? Do you lie awake wondering how you can use your communication skills to create positive change in the world? If so, you might be who we’re looking for!
We are recruiting a Communication Officer to join our global human rights charity of 50+ dedicated staff. In this job, you will play a key role in supporting, planning and delivering all aspects of our communication work, as well as developing platforms and strategies to amplify the voice of those we work with.
You will have the opportunity to produce content for a wide variety of audiences, from policy makers in the UN system to local indigenous communities, our key supporters and our partners and staff. With support, you will write, edit, and publish content across multiple channels, including online, social and print. In addition, you will use your communication skills and attention to detail to support other staff to produce high-quality content and to create spaces for the voices of our partners.
As the successful candidate, you will have a degree in a relevant subject and/or two to three years’ experience in aspects of communication and be fluent in written and spoken English. Preference will be given to those with a working knowledge of French and/or Spanish. You will be working as part of a small team engaged in collaborative work across our organisation; therefore, excellent people skills are a must.
About us
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international NGO that supports forest peoples to assert their rights to control and manage their territories and forests.
We work with forest peoples in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, to help them secure their rights, build up their own organisations and negotiate with governments and companies to ensure that any economic and conservation activities on their lands respect their rights to self-determination. For more information, see our website.
Key responsibilities:
Communication
Provide creative, editorial and operational support for communications projects
Plan and create compelling multimedia communications materials
Assist with delivering strategies, tools and applications with the team to increase engagement and audience monitoring and retention
Maintain and manage social media accounts, regularly contributing to key messaging
Provide input into developing the website to provide trusted and powerful online content
Develop creative content and assist on copywriting and production of our publications including monthly newsletters
Provide communications support for our project and fundraising efforts
This role may require some overseas travel to attend meetings and events
Media
Assist with aspects of our media work, including input into press releases, articles, and blogs across a variety of channels
Help to monitor and report on relevant press coverage, including news stories which would benefit from indigenous peoples’ perspective
Help to maintain our media lists of key journalists and media outlets covering indigenous, human rights and conservation issues
Principles
Work with respect for the right to self-determination of forest peoples
Create space for ‘local voice’ and ensure FPP’s own communications complements and supports (but does not replace, dominate or subsume) the voices of forest peoples and their locally based, community based or civil society organisations
Support the principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent, and champion how this relates to communications outputs
Terms
Salary in the range of £22,750 - £24,750 pa depending on qualifications and experience Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK (some flexibility for home-working may be considered) This is a 12-month contract, with possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible.
Benefits include:
20 days’ leave (pro rata), plus all public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed
Time off in lieu and flexible working hours
Person Specification
Essential requirements
Degree in journalism, communication, and/or equivalent relevant experience in a communications role, ideally within an NGO, advocacy or international context
Excellent written and spoken English, with experience of writing and editing copy for print or digital media
Experience with a range of digital communication tools, including social media and/or website content management systems
Excellent organisational skills, a positive attitude, the ability to work under pressure, and flexibility to prioritise tasks at the last minute
Interest in human rights, environmental protection and international affairs, and a commitment to FPP’s vision, mission and values
The skill to work in a multi-disciplinary team and a proactive approach to developing the role
Desirable requirements
Experience of communications work in multilingual contexts and environments, preferably with indigenous peoples or local communities
A working knowledge (written and spoken) of French and/or Spanish would be advantageous
Photography and/or videography skills, including knowledge of video editing, Adobe InDesign and/or Photoshop experience
Further information
Further information about our work is available on the Forest Peoples Programme website.
If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Tom Dixon, Communication & Media Manager.
To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: This is an open recruitment, and applications will be assessed on receipt.
Aug 06, 2019
Contract
The role
Are you passionate about human rights, nature and tropical forests? Are you a great writer and digital native? Do you lie awake wondering how you can use your communication skills to create positive change in the world? If so, you might be who we’re looking for!
We are recruiting a Communication Officer to join our global human rights charity of 50+ dedicated staff. In this job, you will play a key role in supporting, planning and delivering all aspects of our communication work, as well as developing platforms and strategies to amplify the voice of those we work with.
You will have the opportunity to produce content for a wide variety of audiences, from policy makers in the UN system to local indigenous communities, our key supporters and our partners and staff. With support, you will write, edit, and publish content across multiple channels, including online, social and print. In addition, you will use your communication skills and attention to detail to support other staff to produce high-quality content and to create spaces for the voices of our partners.
As the successful candidate, you will have a degree in a relevant subject and/or two to three years’ experience in aspects of communication and be fluent in written and spoken English. Preference will be given to those with a working knowledge of French and/or Spanish. You will be working as part of a small team engaged in collaborative work across our organisation; therefore, excellent people skills are a must.
About us
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international NGO that supports forest peoples to assert their rights to control and manage their territories and forests.
We work with forest peoples in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, to help them secure their rights, build up their own organisations and negotiate with governments and companies to ensure that any economic and conservation activities on their lands respect their rights to self-determination. For more information, see our website.
Key responsibilities:
Communication
Provide creative, editorial and operational support for communications projects
Plan and create compelling multimedia communications materials
Assist with delivering strategies, tools and applications with the team to increase engagement and audience monitoring and retention
Maintain and manage social media accounts, regularly contributing to key messaging
Provide input into developing the website to provide trusted and powerful online content
Develop creative content and assist on copywriting and production of our publications including monthly newsletters
Provide communications support for our project and fundraising efforts
This role may require some overseas travel to attend meetings and events
Media
Assist with aspects of our media work, including input into press releases, articles, and blogs across a variety of channels
Help to monitor and report on relevant press coverage, including news stories which would benefit from indigenous peoples’ perspective
Help to maintain our media lists of key journalists and media outlets covering indigenous, human rights and conservation issues
Principles
Work with respect for the right to self-determination of forest peoples
Create space for ‘local voice’ and ensure FPP’s own communications complements and supports (but does not replace, dominate or subsume) the voices of forest peoples and their locally based, community based or civil society organisations
Support the principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent, and champion how this relates to communications outputs
Terms
Salary in the range of £22,750 - £24,750 pa depending on qualifications and experience Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK (some flexibility for home-working may be considered) This is a 12-month contract, with possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible.
Benefits include:
20 days’ leave (pro rata), plus all public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed
Time off in lieu and flexible working hours
Person Specification
Essential requirements
Degree in journalism, communication, and/or equivalent relevant experience in a communications role, ideally within an NGO, advocacy or international context
Excellent written and spoken English, with experience of writing and editing copy for print or digital media
Experience with a range of digital communication tools, including social media and/or website content management systems
Excellent organisational skills, a positive attitude, the ability to work under pressure, and flexibility to prioritise tasks at the last minute
Interest in human rights, environmental protection and international affairs, and a commitment to FPP’s vision, mission and values
The skill to work in a multi-disciplinary team and a proactive approach to developing the role
Desirable requirements
Experience of communications work in multilingual contexts and environments, preferably with indigenous peoples or local communities
A working knowledge (written and spoken) of French and/or Spanish would be advantageous
Photography and/or videography skills, including knowledge of video editing, Adobe InDesign and/or Photoshop experience
Further information
Further information about our work is available on the Forest Peoples Programme website.
If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Tom Dixon, Communication & Media Manager.
To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: This is an open recruitment, and applications will be assessed on receipt.
Project Manager
Full-Time, Exempt position in Warsaw, Poland
We are currently seeking a talented professional for the role of a Project Manager who will support planning and implementation the rollout of TechSoup Europe projects portfolio. This individual will help to assure accountability and oversight for all bilateral and multilateral grant-funded projects planning and implementation.
Project manager is a hands-on and participative individual to support the following areas: project planning, implementation, budgeting, grant reporting, and program development. Project manager will work closely with Program leads as well as the finance and administration team.
The ideal candidate has a positive, can-do attitude and is happy to lend a hand to make sure all tasks are completed correctly and on time with attention to details. The individual is an expert who anticipates the needs of both the donors and the team. This person has exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities :
Overseeing Projects Management Process in TechSoup Europe
Ensuring excellent delivery of capacity building technology for CSOs programs across Europe, through project management experience.
Tracking projects resources, budgets, milestones and deliverables, including internal as well as outsourced work effort.
Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with funders.
Ensure that the projects are executed in a timely manner, within a budget, and in accordance with the grant agreement.
Assist Development Team, Program Managers, Coordinators and Budget Owners with the preparation of budgets for funding applications, and projects implementation, in various formats.
Support the project's implementation and reporting to ensure compliance with funders/grants requirements, applicable laws, approved policies and procedures including allocations and allowances. Set up policies and procedures if needed.
Contributing to the development of standardized project management processes, and tools to manage multilateral and bilateral grants according to donor requirements.
Implementing, and managing grant monitoring systems/tools which will provide timely and periodic reports to grantors and which will be able to identify problems that grantees are encountering in implementing their grant activities.
Setting up, monitoring and reporting on standardized, actionable KPIs for all projects, and in risk analysis.
Key Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in related field or equivalent.
At least 5 years of hands-on European grant management experience.
Knowledge of and experience with European Union Institutions’ procedures on calls and tenders.
Thorough knowledge of internal control systems and auditing standards.
Experience with financial report preparation, and matrix budget preparation/compilation.
Experience with information systems support, proficiency in MS Office Applications and experience working with several different accounting software packages required.
Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
Strong analytical skills. Detail-oriented and ability to work and interpret numbers, figures, and other financial information.
Strong communication skills – both oral and written.
Knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques, and good practices
Patience and perseverance in understanding and explaining issues with employees.
Must have the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision, be a self-starter, innovative and demonstrate the capacity for maintaining high professional standards.
Fluency in English.
For your contribution and passion, we can offer:
An attractive international working environment where you can meet many new, inspiring people from all across the world.
Possibility to gain experience in the social enterprise at a global scale.
Employment contract and benefits package (medical and life insurance package included).
Aug 01, 2019
Permanent
Project Manager
Full-Time, Exempt position in Warsaw, Poland
We are currently seeking a talented professional for the role of a Project Manager who will support planning and implementation the rollout of TechSoup Europe projects portfolio. This individual will help to assure accountability and oversight for all bilateral and multilateral grant-funded projects planning and implementation.
Project manager is a hands-on and participative individual to support the following areas: project planning, implementation, budgeting, grant reporting, and program development. Project manager will work closely with Program leads as well as the finance and administration team.
The ideal candidate has a positive, can-do attitude and is happy to lend a hand to make sure all tasks are completed correctly and on time with attention to details. The individual is an expert who anticipates the needs of both the donors and the team. This person has exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities :
Overseeing Projects Management Process in TechSoup Europe
Ensuring excellent delivery of capacity building technology for CSOs programs across Europe, through project management experience.
Tracking projects resources, budgets, milestones and deliverables, including internal as well as outsourced work effort.
Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with funders.
Ensure that the projects are executed in a timely manner, within a budget, and in accordance with the grant agreement.
Assist Development Team, Program Managers, Coordinators and Budget Owners with the preparation of budgets for funding applications, and projects implementation, in various formats.
Support the project's implementation and reporting to ensure compliance with funders/grants requirements, applicable laws, approved policies and procedures including allocations and allowances. Set up policies and procedures if needed.
Contributing to the development of standardized project management processes, and tools to manage multilateral and bilateral grants according to donor requirements.
Implementing, and managing grant monitoring systems/tools which will provide timely and periodic reports to grantors and which will be able to identify problems that grantees are encountering in implementing their grant activities.
Setting up, monitoring and reporting on standardized, actionable KPIs for all projects, and in risk analysis.
Key Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in related field or equivalent.
At least 5 years of hands-on European grant management experience.
Knowledge of and experience with European Union Institutions’ procedures on calls and tenders.
Thorough knowledge of internal control systems and auditing standards.
Experience with financial report preparation, and matrix budget preparation/compilation.
Experience with information systems support, proficiency in MS Office Applications and experience working with several different accounting software packages required.
Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
Strong analytical skills. Detail-oriented and ability to work and interpret numbers, figures, and other financial information.
Strong communication skills – both oral and written.
Knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques, and good practices
Patience and perseverance in understanding and explaining issues with employees.
Must have the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision, be a self-starter, innovative and demonstrate the capacity for maintaining high professional standards.
Fluency in English.
For your contribution and passion, we can offer:
An attractive international working environment where you can meet many new, inspiring people from all across the world.
Possibility to gain experience in the social enterprise at a global scale.
Employment contract and benefits package (medical and life insurance package included).
The Communications and Media Manager will be well-versed in communications across the spectrum, including traditional media, press and PR, social media, and digital, with an ability to plan and execute integrated communications activities at the country level in support of the organisation, campaigns, and brand. The role will suit an experienced, driven, and media-hungry self-starter, who is able to multi-task, prioritise multiple workstreams, and manage and build relationships internally and externally in order to achieve wide and high-quality reach for our messaging. Responsibilities
Manage, develop, plan, and monitor key communication strategies and interventions, working with the UK Executive Director, the International Programme Directors, and the UK team.
Work effectively with communication agencies to timeously develop and deliver a hard-hitting media presence for ProVeg UK and ProVeg International.
Through effective and targeted communication strategies, drive programmes and campaigns that change the behaviours of the public, institutions, government, retailers, and other stakeholders.
Act as a media spokesperson and respond to media coverage of ProVeg Campaigns when appropriate.
Develop pitches, press releases, blogs, articles, op-eds, and other press materials as required.
Manage and build relationships with media and digital influencers.
Ensure media and outward-facing communications and assets are proofed, on message, and effectively tailored to audiences.
Work closely with Campaigns and Fundraising departments to ensure effective and holistic media messaging and focus areas.
Develop and design (with graphic-designer support) assets for digital channels and campaign materials and events as required.
Coordinate press inquiries, interviews, and local event logistics as required.
Attend meetings and calls as required.
Develop knowledge of plant-based-related issues and trends relevant to the role.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the UK Executive Director.
Qualifications Requirements:
Strong experience in PR and/or communications, with expertise in writing captivating content for a variety of mediums and audiences, developing of communications plans, building media relations, and finding the story.
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification/accreditation (Journalism, Media, English Language, etc.)
Ability to understand the elements of what makes a good story and be confident to sell it to known and unknown journalists and outlets.
Effective written and spoken communication skills.
Extremely well organised, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively, and to balance competing demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible approach with a high level of detail across workstreams, with a hunger for success.
A professional and positive outlook, with the ability to adapt and connect with a variety of stakeholders.
Self-starter with a high level of professionalism and demonstrated initiative, judgement, decisiveness, and confidence.
Excellent problem-solving ability and a ‘can-do’ approach
Preferred
Experience in managing complex projects.
Experience of supporting and managing events.
Understanding of and/or experience in the charity sector.
Experience in environmental, food, or animal-welfare sectors.
In line with the values and vision of ProVeg, follows a plant-based or vegetarian diet.
Benefits of working with us
A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
Flexible working arrangements.
And last but not least: become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet.
When?
Application deadline: 25 August 2019
Phone interviews: last week of August
Face-to-face interviews: the beginning of September
Start date: Immediate
Job Details Reports To: Executive Director, UK
Supervises/Manages: Social Media Volunteers (as required)
Location of Position: Home-based with frequent travel across UK, as well as to ProVeg International, Berlin, as required. Located in London or within close commuting distance of London. Hours: 40h/week Salary range: £25,000 - £28,000 (annual brutto salary) - depending on experience
Further information
Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Please tell us how you found this job ad. Please submit your application using our online form. Thank you!
If you have successfully made it to the long-list of applicants, you will be invited for a phone interview, usually within two weeks of the application deadline. Should you be shortlisted, the next steps will be:
An online task
A face-to-face interview (remote possible)
If applicable, an optional ‘trial day’, that includes the handling of tasks that are typical for the role you are applying for. This step helps us to get to know you and your way of working better and gives you a chance to get a full picture of the job and the organisation.
The final decision may require an additional interview, usually with Senior Management.
Jul 30, 2019
Permanent
The Communications and Media Manager will be well-versed in communications across the spectrum, including traditional media, press and PR, social media, and digital, with an ability to plan and execute integrated communications activities at the country level in support of the organisation, campaigns, and brand. The role will suit an experienced, driven, and media-hungry self-starter, who is able to multi-task, prioritise multiple workstreams, and manage and build relationships internally and externally in order to achieve wide and high-quality reach for our messaging. Responsibilities
Manage, develop, plan, and monitor key communication strategies and interventions, working with the UK Executive Director, the International Programme Directors, and the UK team.
Work effectively with communication agencies to timeously develop and deliver a hard-hitting media presence for ProVeg UK and ProVeg International.
Through effective and targeted communication strategies, drive programmes and campaigns that change the behaviours of the public, institutions, government, retailers, and other stakeholders.
Act as a media spokesperson and respond to media coverage of ProVeg Campaigns when appropriate.
Develop pitches, press releases, blogs, articles, op-eds, and other press materials as required.
Manage and build relationships with media and digital influencers.
Ensure media and outward-facing communications and assets are proofed, on message, and effectively tailored to audiences.
Work closely with Campaigns and Fundraising departments to ensure effective and holistic media messaging and focus areas.
Develop and design (with graphic-designer support) assets for digital channels and campaign materials and events as required.
Coordinate press inquiries, interviews, and local event logistics as required.
Attend meetings and calls as required.
Develop knowledge of plant-based-related issues and trends relevant to the role.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the UK Executive Director.
Qualifications Requirements:
Strong experience in PR and/or communications, with expertise in writing captivating content for a variety of mediums and audiences, developing of communications plans, building media relations, and finding the story.
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification/accreditation (Journalism, Media, English Language, etc.)
Ability to understand the elements of what makes a good story and be confident to sell it to known and unknown journalists and outlets.
Effective written and spoken communication skills.
Extremely well organised, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively, and to balance competing demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible approach with a high level of detail across workstreams, with a hunger for success.
A professional and positive outlook, with the ability to adapt and connect with a variety of stakeholders.
Self-starter with a high level of professionalism and demonstrated initiative, judgement, decisiveness, and confidence.
Excellent problem-solving ability and a ‘can-do’ approach
Preferred
Experience in managing complex projects.
Experience of supporting and managing events.
Understanding of and/or experience in the charity sector.
Experience in environmental, food, or animal-welfare sectors.
In line with the values and vision of ProVeg, follows a plant-based or vegetarian diet.
Benefits of working with us
A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
Flexible working arrangements.
And last but not least: become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet.
When?
Application deadline: 25 August 2019
Phone interviews: last week of August
Face-to-face interviews: the beginning of September
Start date: Immediate
Job Details Reports To: Executive Director, UK
Supervises/Manages: Social Media Volunteers (as required)
Location of Position: Home-based with frequent travel across UK, as well as to ProVeg International, Berlin, as required. Located in London or within close commuting distance of London. Hours: 40h/week Salary range: £25,000 - £28,000 (annual brutto salary) - depending on experience
Further information
Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Please tell us how you found this job ad. Please submit your application using our online form. Thank you!
If you have successfully made it to the long-list of applicants, you will be invited for a phone interview, usually within two weeks of the application deadline. Should you be shortlisted, the next steps will be:
An online task
A face-to-face interview (remote possible)
If applicable, an optional ‘trial day’, that includes the handling of tasks that are typical for the role you are applying for. This step helps us to get to know you and your way of working better and gives you a chance to get a full picture of the job and the organisation.
The final decision may require an additional interview, usually with Senior Management.
The Green Wave is rolling. Brexit is threatening. The possibilities are enormous for the Green Party, but so are the challenges of maintaining and growing a 10%-plus general election poll rating after the spectacular successes of the May council and European elections. The Green Party has many different parts. The small digital team is a critical part of our future success.
The development of our digital systems and digital communications are of paramount importance. The Digital Manager will be responsible for managing the Green Party’s digital systems across membership, supporter engagement, communications, canvassing, and local party support, creating a flawless user journey to encourage a variety of engagement.
The Digital Manager will have regular direct contact with many of our Regional and Local parties, managing our external agency relationships and helping manage and grow our ‘virtual agency’ of volunteers across the country.
Key projects will include developing a digital strategy to future proof our systems including reviewing our current CRM, engaging users to feel empowered when working with the Green Party’s digital systems. The Green Party wants to lead the way in digital democracy, member engagement and collaborative working and this role will be the key to this success. Working closely with our communications team, you will be able to ensure significant reach of our messages via digital platforms.
Line management responsibilities: Digital Officer, Members Database Officer, Digital volunteers
Key relationships: Membership Experience Manager, local & regional parties
Applications to be submitted no later than 11:59PM the 25th of August 2019 with interviews likely to be held the week commencing 2nd of September 2019. Please email your completed application form found on our website.
Strategic digital delivery
1. Implement and project manage the digital objectives set out in the Green Party’s organisational plan 2. Design and implement training for staff, and local, regional and national party volunteers on digital systems 3. Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attendance at workshops, conferences, professional publications and bodies, and networking 4. Manage the Digital team budget and ensure cost effectiveness 5. Design and implement digital systems, policies & procedures
Digital & web management
6. Manage our Membership system based on CiviCRM and review its performance with the potential to project manage its replacement if necessary. 7. Manage the development of our Members’ intranet website 8. Liaise with the Green Party’s external digital agencies and IT suppliers as necessary to carry out project work and ensure the stability of systems 9. Contribute towards ensuring that high content standards are maintained across all our digital platforms in line with brand guidelines 10. Liaise with local & regional parties, keeping them updated on changes to our digital systems by creating technical documentation, digital communications and coordinating training 11. Create deeper integration across our entire suite of web, membership and canvassing systems, and take advantage of increased digital opportunities to fundraise and manage the increase in membership and supporter tasks 12. Manage and develop the national website 13. Manage the email delivery system ensuring our delivery reputation is maintained to maximise the effectiveness of our mass mailings 14. Manage DNS records for the party and affiliated domains
People management
15. Line manage members of the Digital team 16 Recruit and manage digital volunteers
Digital Communications
17. Procure and maintain digital tools for online campaigning - both single issue and electoral campaigns 18. Support our communications team in setting up systems to measure their digital advertising to advance the promotion of our political messages via digital communications, particularly social media
Information & communication technology
19. Ensure security of data and network access of national office systems 20. Manage the support ticket system used by staff, and local & regional parties to ensure tickets are resolved within agreed timeframes 21. Overall responsibility for GDPR compliance and data protection 22. Management of all IT systems including Office 365, VOIP system, Windows server, file shares, VPN, active directory, and mobile phones
Person Specification is listed on our website advertisement - please ensure you review prior to submitting your application, and feel free to reach out with any queries.
Jul 26, 2019
Permanent
The Green Wave is rolling. Brexit is threatening. The possibilities are enormous for the Green Party, but so are the challenges of maintaining and growing a 10%-plus general election poll rating after the spectacular successes of the May council and European elections. The Green Party has many different parts. The small digital team is a critical part of our future success.
The development of our digital systems and digital communications are of paramount importance. The Digital Manager will be responsible for managing the Green Party’s digital systems across membership, supporter engagement, communications, canvassing, and local party support, creating a flawless user journey to encourage a variety of engagement.
The Digital Manager will have regular direct contact with many of our Regional and Local parties, managing our external agency relationships and helping manage and grow our ‘virtual agency’ of volunteers across the country.
Key projects will include developing a digital strategy to future proof our systems including reviewing our current CRM, engaging users to feel empowered when working with the Green Party’s digital systems. The Green Party wants to lead the way in digital democracy, member engagement and collaborative working and this role will be the key to this success. Working closely with our communications team, you will be able to ensure significant reach of our messages via digital platforms.
Line management responsibilities: Digital Officer, Members Database Officer, Digital volunteers
Key relationships: Membership Experience Manager, local & regional parties
Applications to be submitted no later than 11:59PM the 25th of August 2019 with interviews likely to be held the week commencing 2nd of September 2019. Please email your completed application form found on our website.
Strategic digital delivery
1. Implement and project manage the digital objectives set out in the Green Party’s organisational plan 2. Design and implement training for staff, and local, regional and national party volunteers on digital systems 3. Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attendance at workshops, conferences, professional publications and bodies, and networking 4. Manage the Digital team budget and ensure cost effectiveness 5. Design and implement digital systems, policies & procedures
Digital & web management
6. Manage our Membership system based on CiviCRM and review its performance with the potential to project manage its replacement if necessary. 7. Manage the development of our Members’ intranet website 8. Liaise with the Green Party’s external digital agencies and IT suppliers as necessary to carry out project work and ensure the stability of systems 9. Contribute towards ensuring that high content standards are maintained across all our digital platforms in line with brand guidelines 10. Liaise with local & regional parties, keeping them updated on changes to our digital systems by creating technical documentation, digital communications and coordinating training 11. Create deeper integration across our entire suite of web, membership and canvassing systems, and take advantage of increased digital opportunities to fundraise and manage the increase in membership and supporter tasks 12. Manage and develop the national website 13. Manage the email delivery system ensuring our delivery reputation is maintained to maximise the effectiveness of our mass mailings 14. Manage DNS records for the party and affiliated domains
People management
15. Line manage members of the Digital team 16 Recruit and manage digital volunteers
Digital Communications
17. Procure and maintain digital tools for online campaigning - both single issue and electoral campaigns 18. Support our communications team in setting up systems to measure their digital advertising to advance the promotion of our political messages via digital communications, particularly social media
Information & communication technology
19. Ensure security of data and network access of national office systems 20. Manage the support ticket system used by staff, and local & regional parties to ensure tickets are resolved within agreed timeframes 21. Overall responsibility for GDPR compliance and data protection 22. Management of all IT systems including Office 365, VOIP system, Windows server, file shares, VPN, active directory, and mobile phones
Person Specification is listed on our website advertisement - please ensure you review prior to submitting your application, and feel free to reach out with any queries.
